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Clock ticks on immigration in United States after shutdown ends
- January 25, 2018
Democrats are listing other priorities they want to get done with upcoming spending legislation, such as increased funds to fight the opioid epidemic; funds for community health centers, which expired in September; and relief for major pension programs that are struggling, like the Central States Pension Fund. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Democrats are listing other priorities they want to get done with upcoming spending legislation, such as increased funds to fight the opioid epidemic; funds for community health centers, which expired in September; and relief for major pension programs that are struggling, like the Central States Pension Fund. (more...)
UN Calls for Probe into Killings of Anti-Government Protesters in DRC
- January 25, 2018
High Commissioner for Human Rights is urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate the alleged killings by security forces during anti-government protests Sunday. Congo must respect the rights to freedom of religion, expression and peaceful assembly, Shamdasani said. The violence prompted Pope Francis to appeal for peace in Congo. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
High Commissioner for Human Rights is urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate the alleged killings by security forces during anti-government protests Sunday. Congo must respect the rights to freedom of religion, expression and peaceful assembly, Shamdasani said. The violence prompted Pope Francis to appeal for peace in Congo. (more...)
US Senate advances bill to reopen government
- January 25, 2018
Democrats have been spearheading an effort to protect around 700,000 young, undocumented immigrants from deportation after Trump last September announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program instituted by his predecessor President Barack Obama , a Democrat. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Democrats have been spearheading an effort to protect around 700,000 young, undocumented immigrants from deportation after Trump last September announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program instituted by his predecessor President Barack Obama , a Democrat. (more...)
First Trust Advisors LP Sells 107466 Shares of Microsoft Co. (MSFT)
- January 25, 2018
Huntington Steele Llc who had been investing in Microsoft Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $708.97 billion market cap company. Sentinel Lba has invested 0.04% in 3M Company (NYSE:MMM). Hsbc Hldgs Public Limited has invested 0.7% in The Home Depot, Inc. Ancora Advsrs Ltd Llc has 51,110 shares. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Huntington Steele Llc who had been investing in Microsoft Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $708.97 billion market cap company. Sentinel Lba has invested 0.04% in 3M Company (NYSE:MMM). Hsbc Hldgs Public Limited has invested 0.7% in The Home Depot, Inc. Ancora Advsrs Ltd Llc has 51,110 shares. (more...)
Indonesian Soldiers Drink Snake Blood, Head-Butt Bricks for James Mattis
- January 25, 2018
Indonesia's elite and historically vicious counter-terrorism force, the Kopassus, dazzled Mattis with a highly unorthodox display of military expertise at a military headquarters in Jakarta Wednesday. "The way they were whipping them around-a snake gets exhausted very quickly". " You could imagine how much training went into each individual there, that they were able to do that ", he added. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Indonesia's elite and historically vicious counter-terrorism force, the Kopassus, dazzled Mattis with a highly unorthodox display of military expertise at a military headquarters in Jakarta Wednesday. "The way they were whipping them around-a snake gets exhausted very quickly". " You could imagine how much training went into each individual there, that they were able to do that ", he added. (more...)
Democratic mayors blast Trump, decline White House invite
- January 25, 2018
Mayors of the three largest US cities skipped a previously scheduled meeting at the White House Wednesday after the Department of Justice sent a letter threatening to subpoena jurisdictions across the country for failing to share information with federal authorities related to undocumented immigrants. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Mayors of the three largest US cities skipped a previously scheduled meeting at the White House Wednesday after the Department of Justice sent a letter threatening to subpoena jurisdictions across the country for failing to share information with federal authorities related to undocumented immigrants. (more...)
High-speed Arizona chase ends in terrifying crash
- January 25, 2018
It appeared that law enforcement had at least one person in custody. Seconds later, Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers swarmed the vehicle while onlookers pointed at the suspect. The suspect climbed out of his wrecked vehicle and ran a short distance, stopping to speak to people emerging from a building to see what was happening. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It appeared that law enforcement had at least one person in custody. Seconds later, Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers swarmed the vehicle while onlookers pointed at the suspect. The suspect climbed out of his wrecked vehicle and ran a short distance, stopping to speak to people emerging from a building to see what was happening. (more...)
Schlumberger (SLB) Given a $95.00 Price Target by UBS Group Analysts
- January 25, 2018
It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: "Commonwealth Equity Services Inc Buys 11,038 Shares of Schlumberger Limited". $764,781 worth of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) shares were sold by Young Mark Richard. The company has its outstanding shares of 1.39 Billion. Marshwinds Advisory Co. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: "Commonwealth Equity Services Inc Buys 11,038 Shares of Schlumberger Limited". $764,781 worth of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) shares were sold by Young Mark Richard. The company has its outstanding shares of 1.39 Billion. Marshwinds Advisory Co. (more...)
Video released in fatal shooting of man by US Park police
- January 25, 2018
Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler and Bulova had each called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation to release the video as quickly as possible. Once again, Ghaisar attempted to drive off, but five gunshots can be heard. The family released a statement after the video was released calling Ghaisar's death a "senseless killing" by an "over-aggressive" officers. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler and Bulova had each called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation to release the video as quickly as possible. Once again, Ghaisar attempted to drive off, but five gunshots can be heard. The family released a statement after the video was released calling Ghaisar's death a "senseless killing" by an "over-aggressive" officers. (more...)
Prosecutors want to keep parents accused of torturing children from contacting victims
- January 25, 2018
The parents have pleaded not guilty to 37 charges. The Turpins are each facing almost 40 charges, including a dozen counts of torture and another dozen counts of false imprisonment. The lawyer, David Macher, told reporters that "the case will be tried in court". They started having a wild period that they didn't have when they were younger. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The parents have pleaded not guilty to 37 charges. The Turpins are each facing almost 40 charges, including a dozen counts of torture and another dozen counts of false imprisonment. The lawyer, David Macher, told reporters that "the case will be tried in court". They started having a wild period that they didn't have when they were younger. (more...)
U.S. designates Indian origin ISIS militant Siddhartha Dhar as 'global terrorist'
- January 25, 2018
E.O". Along with Dhar, Abdelatif Ghani a Belgian-Moroccan citizen was also designated a terrorist. Through the Office of Assets Control (OFAC), it authorises the U.S. These designations seek to deny Dhar and Gaini the resources they need to plan and carry out further terrorist attacks , it said. Dhar posed a terrorist threat to United States citizens and interests and any property he may have in the USA are frozen and Americans banned in dealing with them, the department said. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
E.O". Along with Dhar, Abdelatif Ghani a Belgian-Moroccan citizen was also designated a terrorist. Through the Office of Assets Control (OFAC), it authorises the U.S. These designations seek to deny Dhar and Gaini the resources they need to plan and carry out further terrorist attacks , it said. Dhar posed a terrorist threat to United States citizens and interests and any property he may have in the USA are frozen and Americans banned in dealing with them, the department said. (more...)
Tariffs Don't Help Industry or Consumers
- January 25, 2018
It will provide a strong incentive for LG and to follow through on their recent promises to build major manufacturing plants for washing machines right here in the United States , he added. Significantly more people work in installation. Manufacturing of solar panels is only one component of the solar industry, which employs between 260,000 and 374,000 workers. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It will provide a strong incentive for LG and to follow through on their recent promises to build major manufacturing plants for washing machines right here in the United States , he added. Significantly more people work in installation. Manufacturing of solar panels is only one component of the solar industry, which employs between 260,000 and 374,000 workers. (more...)
Rajasthan HM appeals for peaceful protests over Padmaavat
- January 25, 2018
It is a matter of investigation that who exactly was behind these acts. "I may be arrested and bullets may be fired but this can not stop us", Kalvi said and claimed that his outfit has support of cinema hall owners and film distributors. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It is a matter of investigation that who exactly was behind these acts. "I may be arrested and bullets may be fired but this can not stop us", Kalvi said and claimed that his outfit has support of cinema hall owners and film distributors. (more...)
Unofficial Returns Show Measure 101 Passing Easily
- January 25, 2018
The vote is noteworthy because voters were the sole decisionmakers on how to pay for rising health care costs. The money will also be used as leverage for federal money for low-income citizens' health care expenses. The ballot measure said the tax is "temporary" and that insurance companies can not pass more than the 1.5 percent cost on to policyholders. A recent audit of the health authority showed the agency failed to detect improper payments and didn't act swiftly when trying to determine ... (more...)
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- January 25, 2018
The vote is noteworthy because voters were the sole decisionmakers on how to pay for rising health care costs. The money will also be used as leverage for federal money for low-income citizens' health care expenses. The ballot measure said the tax is "temporary" and that insurance companies can not pass more than the 1.5 percent cost on to policyholders. A recent audit of the health authority showed the agency failed to detect improper payments and didn't act swiftly when trying to determine ... (more...)
Congress Far From Agreement On Day 2 Of Government Shutdown
- January 25, 2018
White House officials said Trump is looking forward to spending much of the year promoting his achievements on judicial nominations, deregulation and passage of the tax overhaul. In exchange for his support, Schumer said, he has received assurances from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky., that if an agreement isn't reached by then, the GOP leader will bring a vote to the floor on legislation to grant legal status to those protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood ... (more...)
- January 25, 2018
White House officials said Trump is looking forward to spending much of the year promoting his achievements on judicial nominations, deregulation and passage of the tax overhaul. In exchange for his support, Schumer said, he has received assurances from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky., that if an agreement isn't reached by then, the GOP leader will bring a vote to the floor on legislation to grant legal status to those protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood ... (more...)
What Does The Data Behind CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) Suggest?
- January 25, 2018
Company trades at a P/E ratio of 16.61, and is less expensive than the average stock in the Health Care Plans industry . Now focusing our attention on earnings data, we were able to identify that EPS consensus estimate for CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) for the current quarter stands at $1.88. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Company trades at a P/E ratio of 16.61, and is less expensive than the average stock in the Health Care Plans industry . Now focusing our attention on earnings data, we were able to identify that EPS consensus estimate for CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) for the current quarter stands at $1.88. (more...)
Thousands of dollars in cash left strewn across highway after auto crash
- January 25, 2018
According to CNN, an interstate in IL was covered in US$5, $10 and $20 bills after a vehicle carrying cash from a video gambling machines crashed into a guardrail before hitting another auto. Lillard said there were minor, non-life-threatening injuries. All three drivers were wearing seat belts, Lillard said. The highway, however, was shut down for almost an hour, backing up traffic for four miles, according to the Illinois State Police . (more...)
- January 25, 2018
According to CNN, an interstate in IL was covered in US$5, $10 and $20 bills after a vehicle carrying cash from a video gambling machines crashed into a guardrail before hitting another auto. Lillard said there were minor, non-life-threatening injuries. All three drivers were wearing seat belts, Lillard said. The highway, however, was shut down for almost an hour, backing up traffic for four miles, according to the Illinois State Police . (more...)
US President Trump to WEF Davos: "US is Open for Business"
- January 25, 2018
If the US president opts to take the less diplomatic route, it will be poorly received by the audience in Davos and elsewhere, cautioned Eizenstat. Ross said "there will be more to come". "It stops good things from happening because we are losing out on the tax base". "Keep your fingers crossed for me that we will have a new and stable government in Germany soon", she said. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
If the US president opts to take the less diplomatic route, it will be poorly received by the audience in Davos and elsewhere, cautioned Eizenstat. Ross said "there will be more to come". "It stops good things from happening because we are losing out on the tax base". "Keep your fingers crossed for me that we will have a new and stable government in Germany soon", she said. (more...)
Donald Trump backs USA anti-abortion movement
- January 25, 2018
The Trump administration has announced that it's revoking the Obama-era policy of restricting state governments from denying Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood on the grounds that they are abortion providers. Title X was enacted in 1970 under the Public Health Service Act and authorizes the Office of Population Affairs to oversee the disbursement of federal funds for the goal of assisting organizations that offer "family planning" services. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The Trump administration has announced that it's revoking the Obama-era policy of restricting state governments from denying Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood on the grounds that they are abortion providers. Title X was enacted in 1970 under the Public Health Service Act and authorizes the Office of Population Affairs to oversee the disbursement of federal funds for the goal of assisting organizations that offer "family planning" services. (more...)
San Francisco board appoints Mark Farrell as interim mayor
- January 25, 2018
Farrell was approved for the role 6-3 after the board voted down its president, London Breed , who had been serving as acting mayor following the unexpected death of Ed Lee in December. "It is unfortunate, but understandable, that some saw last night's vote as being racially motivated", Yee said Wednesday. The June 5 race features three big-name candidates besides Breed: former state Sen. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Farrell was approved for the role 6-3 after the board voted down its president, London Breed , who had been serving as acting mayor following the unexpected death of Ed Lee in December. "It is unfortunate, but understandable, that some saw last night's vote as being racially motivated", Yee said Wednesday. The June 5 race features three big-name candidates besides Breed: former state Sen. (more...)
We will approach HC, SC for justice to Lalu: Tejashwi Yadav
- January 25, 2018
He was speaking after Lalu Prasad along with another former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra was convicted by the Special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ranchi in connection with fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 33.67 crore from the Chaibasa Treasury in 1992-1993. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
He was speaking after Lalu Prasad along with another former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra was convicted by the Special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ranchi in connection with fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 33.67 crore from the Chaibasa Treasury in 1992-1993. (more...)
Larry Nassar sentenced to 175 years for abusing gymnasts
- January 25, 2018
The sentencing Nassar faces today is for seven counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct in Ingham County, to which he pleaded guilty. In the parts that were read aloud, Nassar criticized a federal judge as going "ballistic" in sentencing him to 60 years, and he continued to defend his actions. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The sentencing Nassar faces today is for seven counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct in Ingham County, to which he pleaded guilty. In the parts that were read aloud, Nassar criticized a federal judge as going "ballistic" in sentencing him to 60 years, and he continued to defend his actions. (more...)
Teen Mom's Javi Marroquin Reacts to Kailyn Lowry's Plastic Surgery Decision
- January 25, 2018
But hours before the surgery I decided I don't want to go through with it". She also said that instead of paying for the surgeries, she will use the money that she saved to pay for a nutritionist and work out as soon as she returns home. Javi hasn't always been so kind to Kail about her workout plans - he even blamed her gym time for their miscarriage after Lincoln. "Things come up. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
But hours before the surgery I decided I don't want to go through with it". She also said that instead of paying for the surgeries, she will use the money that she saved to pay for a nutritionist and work out as soon as she returns home. Javi hasn't always been so kind to Kail about her workout plans - he even blamed her gym time for their miscarriage after Lincoln. "Things come up. (more...)
Roger Federer makes Australian Open semis for 14th time
- January 25, 2018
Federer, who beat the 25-year-old Fucsovic's coach, Attila Savolt at the 2002 Australian Open , reached his 52nd Grand Slam quarter-final with his 91st victory at Melbourne Park despite the best efforts of 80th-ranked Fucsovics and now faces in-form Czech Tomas Berdych . (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Federer, who beat the 25-year-old Fucsovic's coach, Attila Savolt at the 2002 Australian Open , reached his 52nd Grand Slam quarter-final with his 91st victory at Melbourne Park despite the best efforts of 80th-ranked Fucsovics and now faces in-form Czech Tomas Berdych . (more...)
Weather service warns of rapidly worsening conditions
- January 25, 2018
Very windy, with a northwest wind 31 to 36 miles per hour decreasing to 23 to 28 miles per hour in the afternoon. The National Weather Service is warning that up to 3 inches of rain could fall locally through Thursday and predicting wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Very windy, with a northwest wind 31 to 36 miles per hour decreasing to 23 to 28 miles per hour in the afternoon. The National Weather Service is warning that up to 3 inches of rain could fall locally through Thursday and predicting wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour. (more...)
Shutdown ends with 3-week funding deal
- January 25, 2018
The White House defended Trump's hands-off approach to the negotiations, one out of character for a president who made his reputation as the master of " The Art of the Deal ", as he titled one of his books. "So the Gang of Six is going to be replaced by the Gang of 60". Dick Durbin of IL is " unacceptable " to Trump. Like Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders a day earlier, Mulvaney contended the process allowed the administration to get "exactly what we wanted". (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The White House defended Trump's hands-off approach to the negotiations, one out of character for a president who made his reputation as the master of " The Art of the Deal ", as he titled one of his books. "So the Gang of Six is going to be replaced by the Gang of 60". Dick Durbin of IL is " unacceptable " to Trump. Like Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders a day earlier, Mulvaney contended the process allowed the administration to get "exactly what we wanted". (more...)
Devon Energy (DVN) Downgraded to Hold at KLR Group
- January 25, 2018
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) shares are up more than 13.61% this year and recently increased 0.36% or $0.22 to settle at $60.94. 4,055,230 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,750,320. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) shares are up more than 13.61% this year and recently increased 0.36% or $0.22 to settle at $60.94. 4,055,230 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,750,320. (more...)
Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) Getting Somewhat Positive Press Coverage, Report Finds
- January 25, 2018
After $3.68 actual EPS reported by Northrop Grumman Corporation for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -25.54% negative EPS growth. Marketfield Asset Management Llc who had been investing in Northrop Grumman Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $54.86 billion market cap company. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
After $3.68 actual EPS reported by Northrop Grumman Corporation for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -25.54% negative EPS growth. Marketfield Asset Management Llc who had been investing in Northrop Grumman Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $54.86 billion market cap company. (more...)
Halep fights back to dismantle Pliskova at Aussie Open
- January 25, 2018
Keys said: "She obviously is incredible at getting lots of balls back and makes you feel like you have to go for bigger shots than you would against other players, because she's going to get two, three more balls". I know her pretty well. But she struggled in fourth-round win over No. 88 Hsieh Su-wei going to three tough sets and was coming up against No. 17 Keys who hadn't lost a set in the tournamenht. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Keys said: "She obviously is incredible at getting lots of balls back and makes you feel like you have to go for bigger shots than you would against other players, because she's going to get two, three more balls". I know her pretty well. But she struggled in fourth-round win over No. 88 Hsieh Su-wei going to three tough sets and was coming up against No. 17 Keys who hadn't lost a set in the tournamenht. (more...)
Ministry investigates data breach of Malaysian organ donors
- January 25, 2018
However the data dump from January 2009 to August 2016 carries complete personal details of around 220,000 individuals who have signed up as organ donors, as well as the details of their next of kin. The personal details of around 220,000 Malaysian organ donors and their next-of-kin have been leaked online since September 2016, popular Internet forum and technology magazine website Lowyat.net reported on Tuesday (Jan 23). (more...)
- January 25, 2018
However the data dump from January 2009 to August 2016 carries complete personal details of around 220,000 individuals who have signed up as organ donors, as well as the details of their next of kin. The personal details of around 220,000 Malaysian organ donors and their next-of-kin have been leaked online since September 2016, popular Internet forum and technology magazine website Lowyat.net reported on Tuesday (Jan 23). (more...)
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