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Bodycam footage shows cookie-stealing squirrel lunging at police officer
- January 02, 2018
Within seconds, it jumps onto a cutting board sitting on the kitchen island, using it as a springboard to launch itself toward the officer. "Officers Sime and Dawson arrived on scene but were not at all expecting the warm welcome they would receive from the squirrel", police wrote on Facebook. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
Within seconds, it jumps onto a cutting board sitting on the kitchen island, using it as a springboard to launch itself toward the officer. "Officers Sime and Dawson arrived on scene but were not at all expecting the warm welcome they would receive from the squirrel", police wrote on Facebook. (more...)
Rahul Gandhi Appoints New Meghalaya Unit Chief After Five Congress MLAs Quit
- January 02, 2018
Adolf and Billykid were former Congress MLAs while John and Omillo were National Peoples Party MLAs. The term of the Assembly ends in March 2018 and the State is expected to go to the polls along with Tripura and Nagaland. Congress lawmakers, including former deputy CM Rowell Lyngdoh, Sniawbhalang Dhar, Comingone Ymbon, Prestone Tynsong, and Ngaitlang Dhar resigned on Friday. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
Adolf and Billykid were former Congress MLAs while John and Omillo were National Peoples Party MLAs. The term of the Assembly ends in March 2018 and the State is expected to go to the polls along with Tripura and Nagaland. Congress lawmakers, including former deputy CM Rowell Lyngdoh, Sniawbhalang Dhar, Comingone Ymbon, Prestone Tynsong, and Ngaitlang Dhar resigned on Friday. (more...)
Trump travels to golf club for fifth straight day
- January 02, 2018
As The Hill noted , "The president has visited the property each day for the past five days, and has made seven trips there total since he arrived in Florida last Friday". Trump, who was wearing a red U.S. hat and white polo shirt, praised the Coast Guard, calling it "fantastic" and noting their response efforts in Texas and Florida. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
As The Hill noted , "The president has visited the property each day for the past five days, and has made seven trips there total since he arrived in Florida last Friday". Trump, who was wearing a red U.S. hat and white polo shirt, praised the Coast Guard, calling it "fantastic" and noting their response efforts in Texas and Florida. (more...)
Winston guides Bucs to improbable win over Saints
- January 02, 2018
The Saints finish the regular season with 11 wins and 5 losses. The Carolina Panthers (11-5) lost to the Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams (11-5) lost to the San Francisco 49ers leaving all three teams with the same record. The victor of that wild-card play will play at No. 1 seed, Philadelphia (13-3), the following weekend. Rookie running back Alvin Kamara accounted for both New Orleans touchdowns in the first two quarters, when the Saints assumed a 14-13 advantage at halftime. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
The Saints finish the regular season with 11 wins and 5 losses. The Carolina Panthers (11-5) lost to the Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams (11-5) lost to the San Francisco 49ers leaving all three teams with the same record. The victor of that wild-card play will play at No. 1 seed, Philadelphia (13-3), the following weekend. Rookie running back Alvin Kamara accounted for both New Orleans touchdowns in the first two quarters, when the Saints assumed a 14-13 advantage at halftime. (more...)
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Shares Bought by Tocqueville Asset Management LP
- January 02, 2018
They expect $1.67 earnings per share, down 36.74 % or $0.97 from last year's $2.64 per share. One Capital Management Llc, which manages about $676.36M and $480.74 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Ishares Tr (IWN) by 7,620 shares to 42,835 shares, valued at $5.32M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
They expect $1.67 earnings per share, down 36.74 % or $0.97 from last year's $2.64 per share. One Capital Management Llc, which manages about $676.36M and $480.74 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Ishares Tr (IWN) by 7,620 shares to 42,835 shares, valued at $5.32M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
Mayor Bill de Blasio to Be Sworn in For Second Term Monday
- January 02, 2018
He said that NY was the safest big city in America, highlighting a continued drop in the number of murders during the a year ago. "We are safer than any time since the 1950s". De Blasio will be sworn in for his second term on January 1 by the man who he met and described as his first-term highlight: Sen. The mayor was officially sworn-in Sunday during a ceremony at Gracie Mansion. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
He said that NY was the safest big city in America, highlighting a continued drop in the number of murders during the a year ago. "We are safer than any time since the 1950s". De Blasio will be sworn in for his second term on January 1 by the man who he met and described as his first-term highlight: Sen. The mayor was officially sworn-in Sunday during a ceremony at Gracie Mansion. (more...)
Newly-weds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma go shopping in Cape Town
- January 02, 2018
It brought de Villiers down to earth, although he was still South Africa's best batsman, scoring 258 runs at an average of 36.85. "We wanted to bowl as long as possible", said Bhuvneshwar. While Rahane and Pujara may be high-quality players - in the same way that Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla are for South Africa - no player on either side can match the aura created by Kohli and de Villiers, whose thrilling stroke play can change the course of a match. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
It brought de Villiers down to earth, although he was still South Africa's best batsman, scoring 258 runs at an average of 36.85. "We wanted to bowl as long as possible", said Bhuvneshwar. While Rahane and Pujara may be high-quality players - in the same way that Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla are for South Africa - no player on either side can match the aura created by Kohli and de Villiers, whose thrilling stroke play can change the course of a match. (more...)
Kim says United States should know North Korean nuclear force a reality
- January 02, 2018
He used the message to warn the U.S. that the country is now in range of his nuclear warheads. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held out a rare olive branch to the country's southern neighbor Monday, offering talks over sending a delegation to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang next month. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
He used the message to warn the U.S. that the country is now in range of his nuclear warheads. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held out a rare olive branch to the country's southern neighbor Monday, offering talks over sending a delegation to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang next month. (more...)
Group of New Zealanders build island to avoid alcohol ban
- January 02, 2018
A group of booze-loving New Zealanders built their own island - just so they could legally get drunk in public on New Year's Eve , reports said. The ban was put in place at the Tairua estuary on the Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand's north island in an attempt to curb excess drinking, but the group found a loophole. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
A group of booze-loving New Zealanders built their own island - just so they could legally get drunk in public on New Year's Eve , reports said. The ban was put in place at the Tairua estuary on the Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand's north island in an attempt to curb excess drinking, but the group found a loophole. (more...)
In Bonkers NY Times Interview, Trump Says 'No Collusion' 16 Times
- January 02, 2018
He said " everybody knows " his people didn't collude with Russians and insisted the "real stories" surround Democrats and their ties with Russians during the campaign. Mr Flynn and Mr Papadopoulos have pleaded guilty to charges of lying to the FBI and are cooperating with the investigation, while the two other men have pleaded not guilty to charges that include money laundering. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
He said " everybody knows " his people didn't collude with Russians and insisted the "real stories" surround Democrats and their ties with Russians during the campaign. Mr Flynn and Mr Papadopoulos have pleaded guilty to charges of lying to the FBI and are cooperating with the investigation, while the two other men have pleaded not guilty to charges that include money laundering. (more...)
Rouhani: Iranians have right to protest but must avoid violence
- January 02, 2018
Iranian state television aired footage of a ransacked private bank, broken windows, overturned cars and a firetruck that appeared to have been set ablaze. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is failing and called for a change there, as security forces clashed with demonstrators rallying in a rare show of displeasure with the country's leaders. (more...)
- January 02, 2018
Iranian state television aired footage of a ransacked private bank, broken windows, overturned cars and a firetruck that appeared to have been set ablaze. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is failing and called for a change there, as security forces clashed with demonstrators rallying in a rare show of displeasure with the country's leaders. (more...)
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) Holdings Cut by Convergence Investment Partners LLC
- January 01, 2018
About 486,683 shares traded. It also increased its holding in Laboratory Corp Amer Hldgs Com (NYSE:LH) by 22,219 shares in the quarter, for a total of 401,821 shares, and has risen its stake in Tempur Sealy Intl Inc Com (NYSE:TPX). Wealthtrust has 0.02% invested in PulteGroup, Inc. Since January 1, 0001, it had 0 insider purchases, and 10 insider sales for $1.49 million activity. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
About 486,683 shares traded. It also increased its holding in Laboratory Corp Amer Hldgs Com (NYSE:LH) by 22,219 shares in the quarter, for a total of 401,821 shares, and has risen its stake in Tempur Sealy Intl Inc Com (NYSE:TPX). Wealthtrust has 0.02% invested in PulteGroup, Inc. Since January 1, 0001, it had 0 insider purchases, and 10 insider sales for $1.49 million activity. (more...)
Lisa Bloom: Trolling for Trump sexual harassment accusers fails
- January 01, 2018
So who exactly is Buell? In 1963, Buell married Doug Tompkins who she met when on a hiking trip. Her relationship with Hillary Clinton blossomed from there. However, Bloom stated that the funding did not bring the desired results. The New York Times published a story Sunday on the hundreds of thousands of dollars being spent to support women willing to come forward with sexual misconduct accusations against Donald Trump . (more...)
- January 01, 2018
So who exactly is Buell? In 1963, Buell married Doug Tompkins who she met when on a hiking trip. Her relationship with Hillary Clinton blossomed from there. However, Bloom stated that the funding did not bring the desired results. The New York Times published a story Sunday on the hundreds of thousands of dollars being spent to support women willing to come forward with sexual misconduct accusations against Donald Trump . (more...)
Extreme cold warning continues for New Year's Eve
- January 01, 2018
With the continuation of the unsafe cold it's especially important to dress appropriately when outside. More arctic cold will arrive for Thursday and Friday . Afternoon highs will be almost 15-20 degrees below average as the Arctic air remains in place. We could see a few flurries to the north with the passing of the front and then we'll start to see the clouds break up as arctic high pressure builds over the region through Tuesday . (more...)
- January 01, 2018
With the continuation of the unsafe cold it's especially important to dress appropriately when outside. More arctic cold will arrive for Thursday and Friday . Afternoon highs will be almost 15-20 degrees below average as the Arctic air remains in place. We could see a few flurries to the north with the passing of the front and then we'll start to see the clouds break up as arctic high pressure builds over the region through Tuesday . (more...)
Palestinians recall envoy to US
- January 01, 2018
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he would not accept any U.S. peace plan in the wake of Mr Trump's move. Trump made the declaration before any peace treaty occurred. Violence since Trump's announcement has left 13 Palestinians dead, with most killed in clashes with Israeli forces. Jerusalem remains at the core of the Middle East conflict, with Palestinians hoping that East Jerusalem - occupied by Israel since 1967 - might eventually serve as the capital of a Palestinian state. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he would not accept any U.S. peace plan in the wake of Mr Trump's move. Trump made the declaration before any peace treaty occurred. Violence since Trump's announcement has left 13 Palestinians dead, with most killed in clashes with Israeli forces. Jerusalem remains at the core of the Middle East conflict, with Palestinians hoping that East Jerusalem - occupied by Israel since 1967 - might eventually serve as the capital of a Palestinian state. (more...)
Below-zero wind chills greet IN on New Year's holiday
- January 01, 2018
In the metro region, temperatures failed to break out of the low 20s, which combined with gusty winds out of the northwest (15-25 mph) to create wind chills in the single digits. Risky wind chills will likely continue into New Year's Eve night. Wind chill advisory , 3 a.m. until 9 a.m. Monday: Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Choctaw, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, inland and central Mobile and Baldwin and coastal Mobile county. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
In the metro region, temperatures failed to break out of the low 20s, which combined with gusty winds out of the northwest (15-25 mph) to create wind chills in the single digits. Risky wind chills will likely continue into New Year's Eve night. Wind chill advisory , 3 a.m. until 9 a.m. Monday: Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Choctaw, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, inland and central Mobile and Baldwin and coastal Mobile county. (more...)
Chris Paul back in lineup after missing past three games
- January 01, 2018
Ingram has done well against the Rockets this season, but Trevor Ariza and the Rockets could deal the Lakers offense a severe blow if they can slow Ingram down during this matchup. When halftime rolled around it was Los Angeles that held a 72-65 lead. With 1:16 left in the game, Rockets guard James Harden got to the rim, scored and was fouled. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Ingram has done well against the Rockets this season, but Trevor Ariza and the Rockets could deal the Lakers offense a severe blow if they can slow Ingram down during this matchup. When halftime rolled around it was Los Angeles that held a 72-65 lead. With 1:16 left in the game, Rockets guard James Harden got to the rim, scored and was fouled. (more...)
Helen Of Troy LTD (NASDAQ:HELE) Institutional Investors Quarterly Sentiment
- January 01, 2018
Shares of Helen of Troy ( HELE ) traded down $0.45 during trading on Monday, reaching $96.35. 88,402 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 152,901. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its position in shares of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) by 12.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Shares of Helen of Troy ( HELE ) traded down $0.45 during trading on Monday, reaching $96.35. 88,402 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 152,901. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its position in shares of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) by 12.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. (more...)
Halep hurries through 2018 opener in Shenzhen
- January 01, 2018
Sharapova defeats Mihaela Buzarnescu easily, winning their meeting 6-3, 6-0. Sharapova dropped an early service game but recovered quickly to dominate her match. "I look forward to the next matches and hopefully I can become better and better", said Halep. Russian ace Sharapova eased to a 6-3, 6-0 win over Mihaela Buzarnescu of Romania with a powerful forehand victor, while Romanian Halep advanced into the next round after a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Nicole Gibbs of the U.S., reports ... (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Sharapova defeats Mihaela Buzarnescu easily, winning their meeting 6-3, 6-0. Sharapova dropped an early service game but recovered quickly to dominate her match. "I look forward to the next matches and hopefully I can become better and better", said Halep. Russian ace Sharapova eased to a 6-3, 6-0 win over Mihaela Buzarnescu of Romania with a powerful forehand victor, while Romanian Halep advanced into the next round after a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Nicole Gibbs of the U.S., reports ... (more...)
New York family among 12 dead in Coast Rica plane crash
- January 01, 2018
Costa Rican investigators are working to determine what caused a charter aircraft carrying 10 USA citizens and two local crew members to crash in a wooded area in the country's northwest soon after takeover, killing everyone on board. "This tragedy hits our community very hard", Mr Blake wrote. The US State Department said it was working with Costa Rican authorities to determine if the plane carried US citizens. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Costa Rican investigators are working to determine what caused a charter aircraft carrying 10 USA citizens and two local crew members to crash in a wooded area in the country's northwest soon after takeover, killing everyone on board. "This tragedy hits our community very hard", Mr Blake wrote. The US State Department said it was working with Costa Rican authorities to determine if the plane carried US citizens. (more...)
Cologna on a roll to move into Tour de Ski lead
- January 01, 2018
Cologna said: "I was little bit surprised". "When Sergey got exhausted I just went". Harvey is 61.8 seconds back of the overall leader. Away from the Tour de Ski, Falla has leapfrogged Stina Nilsson in the sprint World Cup standings as she sits on 223 with the Swede - who didn't compete on Saturday - on 195 and Finland's Krista Parmakoski, eighth in Lenzerheide, third on 173. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Cologna said: "I was little bit surprised". "When Sergey got exhausted I just went". Harvey is 61.8 seconds back of the overall leader. Away from the Tour de Ski, Falla has leapfrogged Stina Nilsson in the sprint World Cup standings as she sits on 223 with the Swede - who didn't compete on Saturday - on 195 and Finland's Krista Parmakoski, eighth in Lenzerheide, third on 173. (more...)
Mike Pence's visit to Israel postponed indefinitely
- January 01, 2018
But on Monday, the Foreign Ministry said Pence is not scheduled to visit this month. Pence originally postponed a planned mid-December visit to Israel so he could preside over the vote on a tax overhaul favored by Trump. Late last month, Pence's press secretary Alyssa Farah said in a statement following the postponement that the Vice President was "committed to seeing the tax cut through to the finish line" and that he " looked forward to traveling to Egypt and Israel in January ". (more...)
- January 01, 2018
But on Monday, the Foreign Ministry said Pence is not scheduled to visit this month. Pence originally postponed a planned mid-December visit to Israel so he could preside over the vote on a tax overhaul favored by Trump. Late last month, Pence's press secretary Alyssa Farah said in a statement following the postponement that the Vice President was "committed to seeing the tax cut through to the finish line" and that he " looked forward to traveling to Egypt and Israel in January ". (more...)
Newport News man, 81, reported missing
- January 01, 2018
Adams is described as a white male with a gray beard and gray hair. "Adams, who is 5'9" and weighs 160 pounds, was last seen wearing bedroom slippers, brown trousers, a flannel shirt, and a teal color coat. He was reported missing at 11:30 p.m. Anyone with information about Mr. Adams is encouraged to call 911 or the Newport News police at 757/247-2500 or Virginia State Police at #77 on a cell phone. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Adams is described as a white male with a gray beard and gray hair. "Adams, who is 5'9" and weighs 160 pounds, was last seen wearing bedroom slippers, brown trousers, a flannel shirt, and a teal color coat. He was reported missing at 11:30 p.m. Anyone with information about Mr. Adams is encouraged to call 911 or the Newport News police at 757/247-2500 or Virginia State Police at #77 on a cell phone. (more...)
Prince Philip's Reported 'Terrorist' Remarks Provoke Uproar on Twitter
- January 01, 2018
As many people in the crowds were applauding and wishing them both a happy New Year, the Duke of Edinburgh was drawn to the bearded man. He pointed at him in a amusing way and turned to one of his Royal bodyguards, saying: "'Is that a terrorist?'" This time it was Prince Philip , who reportedly asked a bodyguard, "Is that a terrorist?" "He was obviously having a little joke but he said it within earshot of the man, who burst out laughing and seemed to find it hilarious". (more...)
- January 01, 2018
As many people in the crowds were applauding and wishing them both a happy New Year, the Duke of Edinburgh was drawn to the bearded man. He pointed at him in a amusing way and turned to one of his Royal bodyguards, saying: "'Is that a terrorist?'" This time it was Prince Philip , who reportedly asked a bodyguard, "Is that a terrorist?" "He was obviously having a little joke but he said it within earshot of the man, who burst out laughing and seemed to find it hilarious". (more...)
Israelis continue protests against Netanyahu 'corruption'
- January 01, 2018
The English language video was released with both Farsi and Arabic subtitles. Netanyahu said "Brave Iranians are hitting the streets". Regional Cooperation Minister Tzachi Hanegbi tweeted that Iranian protesters were "courageously risking their lives in the pursuit of freedom", and that the "civilized world" should support them. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
The English language video was released with both Farsi and Arabic subtitles. Netanyahu said "Brave Iranians are hitting the streets". Regional Cooperation Minister Tzachi Hanegbi tweeted that Iranian protesters were "courageously risking their lives in the pursuit of freedom", and that the "civilized world" should support them. (more...)
EPS for Polaris Industries Inc. (PII) Expected At $1.48
- January 01, 2018
It has underperformed by 34.29% the S&P500. The stock of Polaris Industries Inc. Prudential PLC now owns 47,300 shares of the company's stock valued at $4,363,000 after acquiring an additional 6,100 shares in the last quarter. (NYSE:PII) for 22 shares. It improved, as 5 investors sold Vermillion, Inc. shares while 2 reduced holdings. Investors sentiment increased to 1.71 in 2017 Q3. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
It has underperformed by 34.29% the S&P500. The stock of Polaris Industries Inc. Prudential PLC now owns 47,300 shares of the company's stock valued at $4,363,000 after acquiring an additional 6,100 shares in the last quarter. (NYSE:PII) for 22 shares. It improved, as 5 investors sold Vermillion, Inc. shares while 2 reduced holdings. Investors sentiment increased to 1.71 in 2017 Q3. (more...)
Delta flight delayed after bird flies into cockpit
- January 01, 2018
Members of the flight crew saw a sparrow fly onto the plane before the flight took off from Detroit , and delayed the journey while they tried - unsuccessfully - to locate and remove the unwanted guest, Fox 5 Atlanta reports . The plane landed safely in Detroit , and the unexpected passenger was removed from the cockpit and set free unharmed. The airplane should be taking off and head to Atlanta after a long delay. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Members of the flight crew saw a sparrow fly onto the plane before the flight took off from Detroit , and delayed the journey while they tried - unsuccessfully - to locate and remove the unwanted guest, Fox 5 Atlanta reports . The plane landed safely in Detroit , and the unexpected passenger was removed from the cockpit and set free unharmed. The airplane should be taking off and head to Atlanta after a long delay. (more...)
Pakistan govt bans terrorist Hafiz Saeed's JuD, FIF from collecting donations
- January 01, 2018
Pakistan on Sunday defended Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's participation in a pro-Palestine rally, saying the JuD chief's United Nations proscription does not place any restrictions on the freedom of expression. They have said they will deal with this matter appropriately". Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) in statement said the country's unambiguous and steadfast support to the Palestinian cause was well known and several rallies had been held since the U.S. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Pakistan on Sunday defended Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's participation in a pro-Palestine rally, saying the JuD chief's United Nations proscription does not place any restrictions on the freedom of expression. They have said they will deal with this matter appropriately". Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) in statement said the country's unambiguous and steadfast support to the Palestinian cause was well known and several rallies had been held since the U.S. (more...)
Amber Alert issued out of Round Rock for 2 missing children
- January 01, 2018
Terry Miles is wanted in connection to the disappearance of Lilianais Griffith (top right) and Luluvioletta Bandera-magret. KHOU reports that authorities responded to a call regarding a welfare check at a home off of 2600 block of Leslie Court in Round Rock. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
Terry Miles is wanted in connection to the disappearance of Lilianais Griffith (top right) and Luluvioletta Bandera-magret. KHOU reports that authorities responded to a call regarding a welfare check at a home off of 2600 block of Leslie Court in Round Rock. (more...)
Lorde labelled a 'bigot' after she cancels Israel concert
- January 01, 2018
The ad by Boteach, an outspoken rabbi and political advocate, shows a photo of Lorde superimposed on a background of men carrying babies through rubble from bombed-out buildings, apparently in Syria, alongside a photo of Israeli flags flying on top of buildings. (more...)
- January 01, 2018
The ad by Boteach, an outspoken rabbi and political advocate, shows a photo of Lorde superimposed on a background of men carrying babies through rubble from bombed-out buildings, apparently in Syria, alongside a photo of Israeli flags flying on top of buildings. (more...)
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