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Pedestrian hit by vehicle, killed while crossing Encinitas street

September 18, 2017

SDSO said a vehicle approached the intersection while the woman was crossing and stopped to allow her to pass. The pedestrian was rushed to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla with life-threatening injuries; she died a short time later. The woman's name has not been released. The SDSO said the female driver who hit the victim remained at the scene and spoke with deputies. This investigation is ongoing by the San Diego County Sheriff's North Coastal Station, Traffic Division.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Robert W. Baird

September 18, 2017

Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc now has $2.12 billion valuation. The stock decreased 0.04% or $0.03 on September 15, reaching $79.46. About 961,608 shares traded or 107.94% up from the average. After $1.40 actual earnings per share reported by Costco Wholesale Corporation for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 43.57% EPS growth.

Dubai to operate world's largest solar power project

September 18, 2017

The AED-14.2-billion (USD 3.86bn/EUR 3.23bn) park will use a 260-metre (853 ft) tower, touted as the tallest of its kind in the world, in combination with parabolic trough CSP. "The awarding of this strategic project supports the vision of Sheikh Mohammed to promote sustainability and make Dubai a global centre for clean energy and a green economy".

Ajay Devgn's romantic comedy to release on Dussehra 2018

September 18, 2017

If rumours and sources are to be believed then it has been announced that the movie will be produced by Bhushan Kumar, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg and will hit the theatres on Dussehra next year. Ajay's upcoming Golmaal Returns will also have him doing both action and comedy. They have acted together in several films together and were seen for the first time in the film Vijaypath .

U2 cancel St Louis gig over safety concerns amid protests

September 18, 2017

After dark "the unruly crowd became a mob", according to police, and protesters threw bricks, rocks and projectiles as officers tried to disperse crowds. The officers later helped her up and took her away. Police said that 10 businesses were damaged. St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson and Interim Police Chief Lawrence M.

Shots fired after OH man chases daughter in clown mask

September 18, 2017

When the family looked out the window and saw the girl's father wearing the clown mask, authorities say Dion Santiago fired a gunshot into his yard but missed Barrett. He said that the girl's mother is already incarcerated on child endangerment charges after she beat the child so violently that she broke for of the girl's ribs.

Kenyan opposition to rally for electoral reform

September 18, 2017

A failure to remove Chiloba from his post and have him prosecuted for his alleged malfeasance has seen Odinga and his National Super Alliance (Nasa) coalition threaten to enforce the cancellation of the forthcoming election. President Uhuru Kenyatta said the electoral commission should not be changed and even warned the judiciary from interfering. Odinga also said the Al Ghurair printing firm should be blacklisted from supplying ballot papers because the Supreme Court found that some of the ...

Man dies after crashing into a dead horse

September 18, 2017

Troopers say a 2006 Ford F-250 was driving eastbound on USA 322 near mile post 23 when it came upon a dead horse in the road. The Ford went out of control, striking the horse and then overturned on the road. A passenger in the pickup, a 16-year-old from Williamsfield, was taken to Mercy Health's Andover clinic with minor injuries. The passenger was wearing his seat belt.

San Jose Sues President Trump over DACA Rollback

September 18, 2017

It included a framework for protection for the dreamers in exchange for beefed-up border security, but did not include money for the president's border wall. To demonstrate their conviction, clergy members knelt on the concrete outside the Capitol and washed the feet of DACA recipients, mirroring a moment in Christian Scripture in which Jesus washed the feet of his disciples before the Last Supper.

Maya Kodnani Wasn't in Naroda Gam, Amit Shah Tells Ahmedebad Court

September 18, 2017

Earlier, Kodnani had sought time from a special SIT court, saying that she was not able to find Shah's address where the court could issue summons to him. The apex court had in September a year ago given the special court six-month time to conclude trial. A gynecologist who was always more keen on politics than on her medical practice, Maya Kodnani's fall from being a poster girl for the RSS in the state after being implicated in the 2002 Naroda Patiya massacre has been rapid and had finally ...

Yesudas seeks consent to enter Padmanabhaswamy Temple

September 18, 2017

He has filed an application to the temple management that said it will take a positive decision at the executive committee meeting on Monday. Yesudas has sent a request letter along with a declaration of his faith in Hinduism to the temple authorities through a messenger on Saturday evening.

Rohingya presence threat to national security : Centre tells Supreme Court in affidavit

September 18, 2017

According to reports, it is also expected that the Centre will also submit a confidential report along with the final affidavit . The affidavit was filed in response to a petition against the deportation of Rohingya Muslims from India.

Rahul Gandhi wishes Modi on birthday, Digvijaya asks PM to 'correct mistakes'

September 18, 2017

The Prime Minister also announced that the Central government was planning to bring a law where "farmers wouldn't require the permission of the forest department for cutting and selling timber". Harbhajan Singh was not too far behind as he too joined Suresh Raina in wishing the Prime Minister. Thereafter, the prime minister will attend the closing ceremony of "Narmada Mahotsav", and address a gathering at Dabhoi.

Wet spell in Kerala to continue, educational institutions to remain closed

September 18, 2017

The fire force, disaster management department and security forces have beend asked to be on high alert, especially those staying in landslide prone zones and river banks. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has initiated standard operating procedure for level two (L2) disaster preparedness across the state.

Husband killed wife, intentionally blew up Madison home

September 18, 2017

Koval says Lee Ann's body remained in the home "for weeks, if not months" before the explosion. An autopsy completed Saturday shows that Ms. Pirus's death was the result of homicidal firearm trauma and that her death was not due to injuries sustained in the explosion and subsequent fire.

Turkish army deploys 80 military vehicles to Syrian border

September 18, 2017

The vehicles, which departed from the Lüleburgaz district in northwestern Kırklareli province, were sent to Hatay's Iskenderun via railroad. The new deployment was part of a fresh reinforcement for troops already stationed there. The treaty requires the entry of Turkish forces in areas controlled by the Syrian opposition in the province of Idlib. Turkey's Foreign Ministry said Friday that Russia, Iran and Turkey had agreed to deploy observers around a "de-escalation zone" in northern ...

PM Modi condoles Lok Sabha MP Mahant Chand Nath's death

September 18, 2017

Chandnath took his last breath on Saturday at around 11:45 p.m.at Delhi's Apollo Hospital. Lok Sabha MP from Alwar and head of Rohtak's Baba Mastnath Math, Chand Nath Yogi passed away here on Sunday. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje also expressed condolences to the grieving family members. A senior leader and former minister in Union Council of Ministers, Taslimuddin served the people, particularly those from the Lok Sabha constituencies that he represented during his long ...

Nepal holds final phase of crucial local polls

September 18, 2017

The protesters also blocked crossings at the border with India, resulting in severe shortages of fuel, medicine and supplies in Nepal. Election Commission said border points with India had been closed to deal with any kind of security challenge.

US Stealth Jets, Bombers Hold Joint Exercise Over Korean Peninsula

September 18, 2017

The United States often sends such high-tech, powerful aircraft in a show of force in times of heightened animosities with North Korea. South Korea and the USA will also conduct a combined missile alert drill joined by Japan between late September and early October, according to the ministry.

BJP observes liberation day, TRS calls it politics

September 18, 2017

While the liberation day is celebrated officially in Maharashtra and Karnataka, even after the bifurcation the TRS government failed to recognize this day, because of vote-bank politics as it might anger AIMIM. The Telangana BJP met Governor ESL Narasimhan and asked him to advise the government to celebrate the day. The state BJP leaders, under the auspices of their president Dr K Laxman, had been touring all parts of the state sensitising the people on the issue and convey the message that ...

Iran to react any U.S. "wrong" move on JCPOA

September 18, 2017

The criticisms were lobbed at a critical moment for the Iran deal , which eased economic sanctions in return for Iran agreeing to restrictions on its nuclear program. President Hassan Rouhani said last month Iran could within days return its nuclear work to a level much more advanced than the beginning of nuclear talks in 2013, if the United States keeps expanding anti-Iran sanctions.

I'm Glad Boris Has Reintroduced A Pure Brexit Voice To The Cabinet

September 18, 2017

Damian Green , a close ally of the prime minister, told Radio 5live's Pienaar's Politics , that the timing of Mr Johnson's article "could have been better for all sorts of reasons not least the awful terrorist incident we've had". The timing of Johnson's article - published a day after a bomb injured 30 people on a train in London - also drew criticism from some colleagues. The book, "Betting the House: the Inside Story of the 2017 Election", chronicles the history of difficulties between ...

Florida Governor Imposes New Rules After Nursing Home Deaths

September 18, 2017

After losing its full air conditioning on Sunday, the facility placed eight portable air coolers throughout the building and fans in the halls, state officials said in an emergency order late on Wednesday. Power to a few homes was held up because homeowners first needed to do electrical repairs to their home, Fletcher said. Officers are checking all of the other 42 assisted living facilities in Hollywood as a precaution, officials said.

Ryan International School reopens for first time since student's murder

September 18, 2017

Fear was palpable among students and their parents as they came out in large numbers to drop their children off at the school. The school had been mired in controversy since the murder as reports have found that there were serious lapses in the security of the students.

Ibrahim Brothers Extradited To Sydney From Dubai

September 18, 2017

The two Ibrahims landed in Sydney on Sunday night under heavy police guard, before being taken to the Sydney Police Centre where they were charged in relation to their alleged involvement in worldwide criminal syndicates. Fadi Ibrahim, 43, is alleged to have played a role In helping secure the funding and importation of illegal tobacco. AFP Assistant Commissioner Neil Gaughan said the extraditions demonstrated the reach of Australian law authorities around the world.

Second Suspect Arrested in London, Terror Threat Lowers to Severe

September 18, 2017

Police said they are searching a residential address in Stanwell, Surrey, in conjunction with this arrest . At " critical " level soldiers and armed police are deployed to secure strategic sites and hunt down the perpetrators of an imminent attack.

Iranian leader warned Washington against any 'wrong move' on nuclear deal

September 18, 2017

The Trump administration on Thursday extended sanctions relief to Iran , avoiding imminent action that could implode the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, even as President Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson accused Tehran of not respecting the entire agreement.

United Kingdom lowers official terrorist threat level after second arrest

September 18, 2017

However, the classification means they think an attack is still highly likely. On Saturday an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the bombing on suspicion of a terror offence. The BBC's home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani, who was at the scene, said a large number of officers have been working inside the property and a forensics tent is in place in the back garden.

Nine million people without power as Irma death toll climbs

September 18, 2017

The Florida Health Care Association , a nursing-home industry group, said Wednesday morning that about 150 of almost 700 nursing facilities in the state do not have electricity fully restored. Trump also said they are "way ahead of schedule" in restoring power back to parts of Florida. "We're working very hard on that, and we have a lot of goods out there, a lot of water, food, a lot of everything", the president said.

Qatar announces surprise deal to buy 24 Typhoons from the UK

September 18, 2017

It marks Qatar's first big defense contract with the United Kingdom, and will keep the nation's Typhoon project viable until at least 2019, the Telegraph reports. The list of demands include closing a Turkish military base, scaling down ties with Iran, shutting down Al Jazeera network, cutting ties with Muslim Brotherhood and other groups such ISIS, Hezbollah, and al-Qaeda, and stop granting citizenship to wanted people from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain, among others.

Customs looks to amend laws to tax foreign digital service providers

September 18, 2017

Speaking to reporters at the GST Conference 2017 today, he said foreign companies based outside of Malaysia providing services in Malaysia are now not taxed, unlike local service providers who have to register for GST. Subromaniam stressed that the amended GST law would have implications for the business-to-consumer (B2C) segment of the digital economy, and not those in business-to-business.

Qld rejects plans for Year 1 student to face new tests

September 18, 2017

The test, which was recommended by a government-appointed panel on Monday, would consist of a one-on-one interview with a teacher in an "informal" assessment. The numeracy test should also be an oral test because, in year 1, "you don't want an assessment to depend on a child's writing skills", Dr Buckingham said.

Man arrested after woman found dead inside home on Sydney's Northern Beaches

September 18, 2017

Officers said the woman, believed to be aged between 45 and 55, was found in a home on Marine Parade at Avalon Beach. Her son, who was living in the garage, is believed to have been arrested at nearby Ruskin Rowe this morning. Ms Ward told Daily Telegraph: "My heart goes out to the family and all involved in this tragedy". Gemma Ward arrives ahead of a YSL beauty launch at Sydney Town Hall on April 14, 2016 in Sydney, Australia.

North Korea releases photos it claims are of latest missile test

September 18, 2017

And Trump tweets that he's asked Moon about "Rocket Man" - an apparent reference to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (kim jawng oon). "I also want to say to you that I have long felt the United Nations is an underperformer but has tremendous potential".

Man dies inside haunted house ride at Hong Kong theme park

September 18, 2017

Visitors are supposed to get inside a coffin-turned-slide, local media said, and slip through into the haunted house where they would experience what the park's website described as "a rocky maze filled with terrible ghouls". The department believes the incident was not due to mechanical failure. Cheng was in the group of visitors who were given the opportunity to try out the rides before the official opening of the festival, scheduled for October 5.

United States options on North Korea 'effective and overwhelming': Donald Trump

September 18, 2017

Mr Trump's appearance at the United Nations - highlighted by an address tomorrow before the world body - is his biggest moment on the world stage since taking office. In New York , Trump will hold a series of individual and small-group meetings with leaders from the Mideast, Latin America, Africa and Europe. We have your back! "It's incorrect that criticism of the United Nations, especially its management flaws and lack of accountability, will play into the hands of China".

Haley: Trump's fire, fury comment 'not an empty threat'

September 18, 2017

Trump is making his first appearance at the U.N. General Assembly, his biggest moment on the world stage since January's inauguration. "The world is still trying to take the measure of this president", said Mr Jon Alterman, senior vice-president of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

Power outage causing extensive delays on these subway lines

September 18, 2017

Subway service between Brooklyn and downtown Manhattan ground to a halt on Sunday after a transformer near Jay Street briefly failed, according to the power company. Cuomo and MTA Chairman Joe Lhota have demanded Mayor de Blasio cover half the cost, but Hizzoner says the subway system is the state's responsibility.

Tillerson: If 'Peaceful Pressure' on NKorea Fails, Military Last Option

September 18, 2017

McMaster stressed that a sense of urgency is key whether through sanctions, diplomacy or even military options. "In a statement issued after the North's latest missile launch on Friday, Tillerson urged China and Russian Federation to indicate their intolerance for the North's weapons program by taking "direct actions" of their own against Pyongyang".

WVU wants defense to improve vs. Delaware State

September 18, 2017

The Mountaineers would go 25 yards in just over a minute (1:02) in 5 plays and Justin Crawford would punched it in from 3 yards out to put the Mountaineers up 17-7. But the Hornets would score a quick touchdown of their own on an 81-yard touchdown pass on a coverage bust that would give Delaware State its second offensive score of the year and knot the game at 7-7 at the 12:20 mark of the first quarter.

Riding out Hurricane Irma in Key West, Florida

September 18, 2017

Officials warn living conditions will be primitive for at least the next few weeks or more. Ramsay said he will "saturate" areas like Big Pine, Cudjoe, Little Torch and Ramrod Keys to prevent looting. on the other hand, I can't imagine what it's going to be like with thousands of more people taxing what resources we have here. Marathon was also badly hit by the storm.

United Kingdom police recover number of items after arresting 18-year-old man

September 18, 2017

The port was subsequently evacuated and police last night revealed "a number of items" had been recovered . At the time, the Home Secretary Amber Rudd described the arrest of the man in connection with Friday morning's attack as very significant, but added the operation is ongoing.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc (DPS) Position Raised by BlackRock Inc

September 18, 2017

Amphenol now has $24.95 billion valuation. The stock increased 0.14% or $0.01 during the last trading session, reaching $7.11. About 619,427 shares traded or 29.11% up from the average. Therefore 0 are positive. Robert W. Baird maintained the shares of RECN in report on Friday, August 25 with "Hold" rating. The stock's market capitalization is 16.76B.

Trump's Supporters, Protesters Hold Rival Rallies in Washington, DC

September 18, 2017

Also near the National Mall, a crowd marked by the red "Make America Great Again" caps ubiquitous among supporters of President Trump will rally in favor of the administration's policy agenda. Organizers, on the event's website , appealed for people to "help send a message to Congress, the media & the world" that "we stand united to defend American culture & values".

Jockey Velazquez earns record fifth Ricoh Woodbine Mile victory

September 18, 2017

World Approval , a six-year-old son of Northern Afleet, had been to Woodbine before, finishing third in last year's Northern Dancer Turf before ending eighth in the Canadian International. Mondialiste, victor of the 2015 Woodbine Mile , came up for fourth. "I wasn't sure who the speed would be", added Velazquez. With career stats of 23: 10-2-4 and earnings of $1,887,363, World Approval has stepped up to lead the American turf horses against some of Europe's best milers in the ...

Iran says it won't be 'bullied' by United States over nuclear deal

September 18, 2017

In comments to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump repeated his campaign pronouncement that the deal is bad and again said he believes Iran is violating its terms and spirit. The president is seeking to take a more aggressive approach, according to administration officials. He may have also been reacting to later news regarding an upcoming meeting between Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu on a plan to demand that Iran amend the deal to allow inspection of its centrifuges.

Israel Will Fix Adoption Law To Give Same-Sex Couples Equal Rights

September 18, 2017

High Court Justice Esther Hayut deemed the June 2018 deadline for passing such legislation to be reasonable, and noted that "if things don't progress at the proper pace, it's always possible to return and monitor [matters]". At the end of the hearing, Udi Ledergor, head of the Association of Israeli Gay Fathers, said, "We leave the High Court with our heads held high. If the state does not meet its obligation, we will resubmit the petition".

Almost 1.9 million still without power in US Southeast after Irma

September 18, 2017

Rob Gould, the utility company's chief communications officer, said they did not expect to have the power fully back on in Miami-Dade specifically until Tuesday. Nursing homes, shelters, major thoroughfares are priorities. Restoration teams continue to face challenges including downed trees, blocked roads and bridges that had be inspected by the state following flooding.

6 civilians killed Afghanistan bombings

September 18, 2017

Khairat said the explosion was caused by a "remote-controlled bomb". Sarhadi Zwak, a spokesman for the provincial governor, said two others were wounded in that attack. Afghan security forces have been struggling to beat back a resurgent Taliban since US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces ended their combat mission in 2014.

Will Rangers bounce back at Angels? MLB Predictions 9/16/17

September 18, 2017

Beltre suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring on August 31, an injury that typically requires a recovery time of 4-6 weeks. However, he returned as a pinch hitter on Wednesday and assumed full-time designated hitter duties on Thursday.

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