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Students in Manatee told: No backpacks today
- February 24, 2018
Prior to the incident, the accused had been the subject of numerous complaints both to local police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The school building, he said, has been the site of active shooter trainings and more are scheduled. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Prior to the incident, the accused had been the subject of numerous complaints both to local police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The school building, he said, has been the site of active shooter trainings and more are scheduled. (more...)
United Kingdom violating rights of women in North on abortion access, says UN
- February 24, 2018
A United Nations committee found [report, PDF] Friday that the UK is breaching the rights of women in Northern Ireland by restricting their access to abortions. "Devolution - even if functioning - does not relieve the United Kingdom government of their responsibility to uphold human rights in Northern Ireland". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
A United Nations committee found [report, PDF] Friday that the UK is breaching the rights of women in Northern Ireland by restricting their access to abortions. "Devolution - even if functioning - does not relieve the United Kingdom government of their responsibility to uphold human rights in Northern Ireland". (more...)
Woman sustains serious injuries after shark attack near La Perouse in Sydney
- February 24, 2018
Paramedics attended the scene and transported the woman to St George Hospital, where she is having surgery to treat the deep cuts. But Ms Shurey says Randwick Council will take advice on whether they needed to be installed. There have been no sightings of the shark since the terrifying incident. The woman, aged in her 50s, was swimming at Congwong Beach, near La Perouse about 7:00pm when she was attacked by the shark . (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Paramedics attended the scene and transported the woman to St George Hospital, where she is having surgery to treat the deep cuts. But Ms Shurey says Randwick Council will take advice on whether they needed to be installed. There have been no sightings of the shark since the terrifying incident. The woman, aged in her 50s, was swimming at Congwong Beach, near La Perouse about 7:00pm when she was attacked by the shark . (more...)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to end discounts for NRA members
- February 24, 2018
Some companies are distancing themselves from the National Rifle Association after outcry over the mass shooting at a South Florida high school last week. Survivors of Florida school shooting endure new assault, this time from internet trolls. "I'm kind of confused about the Republican Party", Kroeger said. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Some companies are distancing themselves from the National Rifle Association after outcry over the mass shooting at a South Florida high school last week. Survivors of Florida school shooting endure new assault, this time from internet trolls. "I'm kind of confused about the Republican Party", Kroeger said. (more...)
JCPS superintendent opposes arming teachers
- February 24, 2018
NPR's Don Gonyea was there. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), at National Harbor, Maryland, Feb. GONYEA: His targets - the media and those who would imply that the NRA is somehow complicit in such violence. Boulder Valley Schools superintendent Cindy Stevenson, who led Jeffco Public Schools in the years after Columbine, says arming teachers isn't a good solution to school security.While the latest school shooting is reigniting the ... (more...)
- February 24, 2018
NPR's Don Gonyea was there. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), at National Harbor, Maryland, Feb. GONYEA: His targets - the media and those who would imply that the NRA is somehow complicit in such violence. Boulder Valley Schools superintendent Cindy Stevenson, who led Jeffco Public Schools in the years after Columbine, says arming teachers isn't a good solution to school security.While the latest school shooting is reigniting the ... (more...)
At US Urging, Pakistan to Be Placed on Terrorism-Financing List
- February 24, 2018
However sources indicated that the country would be put on the list at the next plenary in June. According to Pakistani officials, the move was politically motivated and it was through Islamabad's friends like Turkey, China and Saudi Arabia that it was thwarted. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
However sources indicated that the country would be put on the list at the next plenary in June. According to Pakistani officials, the move was politically motivated and it was through Islamabad's friends like Turkey, China and Saudi Arabia that it was thwarted. (more...)
(NASDAQ:MSFT) Position Increased by Allen Investment Management LLC
- February 24, 2018
About 19.10 million shares traded. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 31st. It has outperformed by 17.82% the S&P500. Harding Loevner LP owns 2.63M shares or 0.72% of their USA portfolio. First Dallas Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Microsoft during the 4th quarter valued at about $123,000. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
About 19.10 million shares traded. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 31st. It has outperformed by 17.82% the S&P500. Harding Loevner LP owns 2.63M shares or 0.72% of their USA portfolio. First Dallas Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Microsoft during the 4th quarter valued at about $123,000. (more...)
Voting begins in Mungaoli, Kolaras
- February 24, 2018
The outcome of the bypolls will provide an opportunity to gauge the mood of the state that will elect a new assembly later this year. Both the seats fall under Jyotiraditya Scindia's parliamentary constituency Guna, and were earlier held by the Congress. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The outcome of the bypolls will provide an opportunity to gauge the mood of the state that will elect a new assembly later this year. Both the seats fall under Jyotiraditya Scindia's parliamentary constituency Guna, and were earlier held by the Congress. (more...)
Ex-Trump Aide Paid European Politicians For Ukraine Lobby
- February 24, 2018
White House tallies economic impact of cyber crime Lawyer charged in Mueller probe pleads guilty to lying to federal investigators The Hill's 12:30 Report MORE . The new indictment removes charges against Gates. The first is conspiracy against the United States for "impeding, impairing, obstructing and defeating the lawful governmental functions of a government agency, namely" the Justice Department and the Treasury Department. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
White House tallies economic impact of cyber crime Lawyer charged in Mueller probe pleads guilty to lying to federal investigators The Hill's 12:30 Report MORE . The new indictment removes charges against Gates. The first is conspiracy against the United States for "impeding, impairing, obstructing and defeating the lawful governmental functions of a government agency, namely" the Justice Department and the Treasury Department. (more...)
Trump says raise age for buying assault rifles, defying NRA
- February 24, 2018
He praised the president for calling on Congress to tighten background checks and restrict bump stocks, which are created to speed up the fire of a semi-automatic weapon. There is also proof that gun control works. He argued that was " more " than the Democratic Party or news organizations were doing. Thirteen months into his presidency, Trump can still surprise. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
He praised the president for calling on Congress to tighten background checks and restrict bump stocks, which are created to speed up the fire of a semi-automatic weapon. There is also proof that gun control works. He argued that was " more " than the Democratic Party or news organizations were doing. Thirteen months into his presidency, Trump can still surprise. (more...)
Range Resources Corporation (NYSE:RRC)
- February 24, 2018
The stock decreased 0.86% or $0.54 during the last trading session, reaching $62.47. About 9,720 shares traded. Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT) has risen 96.82% since February 23, 2017 and is uptrending. Among 10 analysts covering Orbotech ( NASDAQ:ORBK ), 9 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 57% are positive. Analysts are expecting that the company may be attaining earnings growth of -2.36% for next five years. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The stock decreased 0.86% or $0.54 during the last trading session, reaching $62.47. About 9,720 shares traded. Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT) has risen 96.82% since February 23, 2017 and is uptrending. Among 10 analysts covering Orbotech ( NASDAQ:ORBK ), 9 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 57% are positive. Analysts are expecting that the company may be attaining earnings growth of -2.36% for next five years. (more...)
Ivanka Trump says visit to Korea is to reaffirm 'commitment' to ally
- February 24, 2018
Although the White House says the president's adviser is here to represent the United States and cheer on the American team, local media are drawing comparisons between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's decision to send his sister to the opening, and President Trump's decision to send his daughter to the closing. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Although the White House says the president's adviser is here to represent the United States and cheer on the American team, local media are drawing comparisons between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's decision to send his sister to the opening, and President Trump's decision to send his daughter to the closing. (more...)
Marjory Stoneman Douglas to reopen for students on Wednesday
- February 24, 2018
In Norfolk, Virginia, detectives detained a 14-year-old student Monday over threats to harm classmates if they attended school the next day. We found out the shooter was in the freshman building, 50 feet away from our classroom. McKeone said about 20 to 25 officers were on the first, second and third floors of the school when they thought the shooter was still inside. At some point, there was a miscommunication and officers believed they were watching real-time footage, he said. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
In Norfolk, Virginia, detectives detained a 14-year-old student Monday over threats to harm classmates if they attended school the next day. We found out the shooter was in the freshman building, 50 feet away from our classroom. McKeone said about 20 to 25 officers were on the first, second and third floors of the school when they thought the shooter was still inside. At some point, there was a miscommunication and officers believed they were watching real-time footage, he said. (more...)
Walk to honour Tina Fontaine taking place Friday morning
- February 24, 2018
Cormier was recorded telling multiple people he was attracted to Tina and had sex with her. Cormier also said he would bet that Tina was killed because "I found out she was 15 years old". "This is 2018. Canada, you've got to wake up". One witness, Ernest DeWolfe, testified that Cormier told him he had sex with Tina. "The defence is saying you should say no to both". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Cormier was recorded telling multiple people he was attracted to Tina and had sex with her. Cormier also said he would bet that Tina was killed because "I found out she was 15 years old". "This is 2018. Canada, you've got to wake up". One witness, Ernest DeWolfe, testified that Cormier told him he had sex with Tina. "The defence is saying you should say no to both". (more...)
Amber alert issued for missing 8-year old in Cape Coral
- February 24, 2018
All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Florida Missing Child Alert for Juliet Odierna has been canceled. Theodore faces charges of interference with custody, a third-degree felony, police said. Juliet was last seen wearing a light blue shirt with white horizontal stripes, tan shorts, brown sandals and a white hat. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Florida Missing Child Alert for Juliet Odierna has been canceled. Theodore faces charges of interference with custody, a third-degree felony, police said. Juliet was last seen wearing a light blue shirt with white horizontal stripes, tan shorts, brown sandals and a white hat. (more...)
Ex-Trump campaign advisor admits charges in Russian Federation probe
- February 24, 2018
Mr. Manafort and a longtime business associate, Richard Gates , were indicted in late October by the special counsel's office on charges of conspiring against the US, money laundering , failing to file reports on foreign bank and financial accounts, and making false statements connected to their work for a pro-Russian political party in Ukraine. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Mr. Manafort and a longtime business associate, Richard Gates , were indicted in late October by the special counsel's office on charges of conspiring against the US, money laundering , failing to file reports on foreign bank and financial accounts, and making false statements connected to their work for a pro-Russian political party in Ukraine. (more...)
WEATHER WARNING: Bitterly cold Russian air to blast NI
- February 24, 2018
Sky News weather presenter Joanna Robinson warned that while spring should be approaching, winter was "far from over" for the UK. Bitterly cold conditions are set to invade the United Kingdom from Siberia during the latter part of the weekend and early next week. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Sky News weather presenter Joanna Robinson warned that while spring should be approaching, winter was "far from over" for the UK. Bitterly cold conditions are set to invade the United Kingdom from Siberia during the latter part of the weekend and early next week. (more...)
School shooting victims plead with Trump for action
- February 24, 2018
Students, teachers and lawmakers have urged Trump and other Republican lawmakers to take action on guns in the wake of the Parkland shooting. "While discussions are ongoing and revisions are being considered, the President is supportive of efforts to improve the Federal background check system". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Students, teachers and lawmakers have urged Trump and other Republican lawmakers to take action on guns in the wake of the Parkland shooting. "While discussions are ongoing and revisions are being considered, the President is supportive of efforts to improve the Federal background check system". (more...)
Trump on Twitter (Feb 20) - Obama administration, America's elections, taxes
- February 24, 2018
Trump's tweet also repeats his recent assertions that President Barack Obama did little or nothing to respond to Russia's subversive activities. The U.S. It's clear now that Donald Trump is behaving like a man deeply insecure about his presidency, for all his transparent braggadocio. But in our resistance to this attack on our democracy, we should beware of actions that do more to further hostile objectives than to thwart them. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Trump's tweet also repeats his recent assertions that President Barack Obama did little or nothing to respond to Russia's subversive activities. The U.S. It's clear now that Donald Trump is behaving like a man deeply insecure about his presidency, for all his transparent braggadocio. But in our resistance to this attack on our democracy, we should beware of actions that do more to further hostile objectives than to thwart them. (more...)
Some rhetoric surrounding gun control misguided
- February 24, 2018
In fact, our current president is fighting hard to repeal the few laws we have. The Point: Fear is a powerful political motivator. They are demanding something the Legislature has not been willing to give - restrictions on weapons like the one used in the slaughter. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
In fact, our current president is fighting hard to repeal the few laws we have. The Point: Fear is a powerful political motivator. They are demanding something the Legislature has not been willing to give - restrictions on weapons like the one used in the slaughter. (more...)
Trump's campaign aide Rick Gates to plead guilty
- February 24, 2018
The guilty plea would indicate Gates' cooperation the investigation, which is probing the extent of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. Manafort insists on his innocence. Mueller's prosecutors. Gates also worked briefly with the outside political groups supporting Trump's agenda, America First Policies and America First Action, but was pushed out of that job a year ago. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The guilty plea would indicate Gates' cooperation the investigation, which is probing the extent of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. Manafort insists on his innocence. Mueller's prosecutors. Gates also worked briefly with the outside political groups supporting Trump's agenda, America First Policies and America First Action, but was pushed out of that job a year ago. (more...)
Centre meet on Lokpal panel on March 1
- February 24, 2018
Extending this to the appointment of an eminent jurist by the selection panel, the court said: "If, at present, the LOP is not available, surely, the Chairperson and the other two Members of the Selection Committee, namely, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India or his nominee may proceed to appoint an eminent jurist as a Member of the Selection Committee under Section 4 (1)(e) of the Act". (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Extending this to the appointment of an eminent jurist by the selection panel, the court said: "If, at present, the LOP is not available, surely, the Chairperson and the other two Members of the Selection Committee, namely, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India or his nominee may proceed to appoint an eminent jurist as a Member of the Selection Committee under Section 4 (1)(e) of the Act". (more...)
Man held for 'forcibly kissing' woman at Turbhe platform
- February 24, 2018
Two alert RPF constables while monitoring on CCTV surveillance system saw a man stalking a woman on Turbhe platform and "forcibly kissing" her, immediately rushed to the spot and nabbed the accused molester. 43-year-old Naresh Kurnashankar Joshi, a resident of Ghansoli on questioning, admitted his crime. "We have registered a case under IPC section 354 (A) (sexual harassment) and are investigating the matter", Krishna Kadam, inspector at Vashi was quoted as saying by Mumbai Mirror. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Two alert RPF constables while monitoring on CCTV surveillance system saw a man stalking a woman on Turbhe platform and "forcibly kissing" her, immediately rushed to the spot and nabbed the accused molester. 43-year-old Naresh Kurnashankar Joshi, a resident of Ghansoli on questioning, admitted his crime. "We have registered a case under IPC section 354 (A) (sexual harassment) and are investigating the matter", Krishna Kadam, inspector at Vashi was quoted as saying by Mumbai Mirror. (more...)
Father, son among four onboard missing aircraft
- February 24, 2018
Four people are dead after a missing plane from Alberta vanished in the USA and was later found with no survivors. He says the aircraft left the regional airport there on Thursday morning for Albuquerque, but did not arrive at its destination. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Four people are dead after a missing plane from Alberta vanished in the USA and was later found with no survivors. He says the aircraft left the regional airport there on Thursday morning for Albuquerque, but did not arrive at its destination. (more...)
Nashville Announces Series Finale Date, Midseason Return
- February 24, 2018
It's the beginning of the end, #Nashies. Down the stretch, the series will feature two new recurring roles with the additions of Ronny Cox and Mia Maestro . It's been a journey for both the cast and fans of Nashville as they've watched the show succeed during its premiere seasons on ABC to getting cut from the network's lineup in a surprise cancellation. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
It's the beginning of the end, #Nashies. Down the stretch, the series will feature two new recurring roles with the additions of Ronny Cox and Mia Maestro . It's been a journey for both the cast and fans of Nashville as they've watched the show succeed during its premiere seasons on ABC to getting cut from the network's lineup in a surprise cancellation. (more...)
Hundreds flee their homes after Pak shelling along LoC
- February 24, 2018
Hundreds fled their homes after Pakistan shelled civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector, even as the Indian Army foiled a Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) strike in Tangdhar sector of north Kashmir's Kupwara district for the second time in two days. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Hundreds fled their homes after Pakistan shelled civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector, even as the Indian Army foiled a Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) strike in Tangdhar sector of north Kashmir's Kupwara district for the second time in two days. (more...)
Venezuela Raises $735 Million On Commodity-Backed Cryptocurrency
- February 24, 2018
Only this Thursday accessed the webpage www.elpetro.gob.ve over 950 thousand persons interested in technical information regarding the virtual currency of Venezuela, asserted Maduro as describing the birth of Petro as a positive event in the monetary, political and economic fields. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Only this Thursday accessed the webpage www.elpetro.gob.ve over 950 thousand persons interested in technical information regarding the virtual currency of Venezuela, asserted Maduro as describing the birth of Petro as a positive event in the monetary, political and economic fields. (more...)
Scattered showers today; heavy rain Sunday - FIRST ALERT FORECAST
- February 24, 2018
Highs will top out in the upper 30s and low 40s for Saturday , a touch cooler than our highs from Friday . The better chance of a severe storm will be north of I-20, and those south should generally be out of the clear from severe weather. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Highs will top out in the upper 30s and low 40s for Saturday , a touch cooler than our highs from Friday . The better chance of a severe storm will be north of I-20, and those south should generally be out of the clear from severe weather. (more...)
Suspect in Filipina's Kuwait freezer death arrested
- February 24, 2018
Cayetano said in a statement, adding that he expects Kuwait will seek Assaf's extradition. The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait reported the arrest of Assaf to Manila the same day the chief executive visited the wake of Demefelis and assured her family that the goverment will seek justice for her and other OFWs abused by their employers overseas. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Cayetano said in a statement, adding that he expects Kuwait will seek Assaf's extradition. The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait reported the arrest of Assaf to Manila the same day the chief executive visited the wake of Demefelis and assured her family that the goverment will seek justice for her and other OFWs abused by their employers overseas. (more...)
Defying NRA, Trump wants assault rifle age limit at 21
- February 24, 2018
Conservatives, however, believe more gun laws will do little to deter killers. "Customer feedback has caused us to review our relationship with the NRA ", the bank said in a statement posted on Twitter. "As a result, First National Bank of Omaha will not renew its contract with the National Rifle Association to issue the NRA Visa Card ", spokesperson Kevin Langin said in a statement Thursday. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Conservatives, however, believe more gun laws will do little to deter killers. "Customer feedback has caused us to review our relationship with the NRA ", the bank said in a statement posted on Twitter. "As a result, First National Bank of Omaha will not renew its contract with the National Rifle Association to issue the NRA Visa Card ", spokesperson Kevin Langin said in a statement Thursday. (more...)
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