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Smith to take Franken's Senate seat, run in 2018

December 13, 2017

Gov. Tina Smith on Wednesday to replace Sen. The appointment won't change the balance of power in the Senate; both Franken and Smith are Democrats. Smith said she'd decided this was the best way for her to serve Minnesota in this "extraordinary" time, adding, "I'm prepared to do this".

'Time is of the essence,' United Nations warns North Korea

December 13, 2017

Feltman, the UN's under secretary general for political affairs, also stressed the importance of full implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions. The public display is a signal North Korea is sending to the global community about its capacity to withstand heavy economic sanctions, South Korea's CBS No Cut News reported.

Iraq says its war against IS has ended

December 13, 2017

In an Iraqi state announcement, Lt Gen Abdul-Amir Rasheed Yar Allah said combat operations against the extremists have concluded after Iraqi forces retook control of the country's border with Syria . "We mark today's historic victory mindful of the work that remains". The following year, ISIS fighters also overran Anbar's provincial capital of Ramadi.

(APA) Holdings Raised by Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc

December 13, 2017

Apache Corp now has $15.50 billion valuation. The return on assets (ROA) (aka return on total assets, return on average assets), is one of the most widely used profitability ratios because it is related to both profit margin and asset turnover, and shows the rate of return for both creditors and investors of the company.

Egypt, Turkey, China Named Top 3 Journalist Jailers

December 13, 2017

Turkey incarcerated 73 journalists, compared of 81 a year ago. They are freelance correspondent of Novoya Gazeta Khudoberdi Nurmatov (Ali Feruz) from Uzbekistan, accused of violating migration legislation, and Ukrinform journalist Roman Sushchenko, detained on espionage charges.

Russian Flag 'May' Appear at 2018 Olympics, Says Chief Organizer

December 13, 2017

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has made a decision to support Russian athletes who choose to compete in next year's Winter Games in South Korea, the RIA news agency reported on Tuesday. Russia's athletics federation, paralympic committee and anti-doping agency RUSADA remain suspended over doping scandals. "The opinion of all taking part was united, and that was that our athletes need to go to South Korea, compete and win for the glory of Russia", Zhukov said.

Russian Olympic Committee approves competing as neutrals

December 13, 2017

The Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday agreed to support athletes who choose to compete at the winter Olympics in February as neutrals after the Russian team was banned over doping allegations. Some Russians will formally be invited by the International Olympic Committee to compete as individual athletes, though the ROC will submit rosters of its preferred teams.

AMC Theatres Sets Sights on Saudi Arabia

December 13, 2017

Movie theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings is exploring investing in Saudi Arabia in the wake of the kingdom lifting its 35-year-old ban on cinemas. Without cinemas, most Saudis watched films via satellite TV , DVDs or the internet. "Opening of movie houses at all times is an invitation to mixing of sexes".

Oireachtas committee set to vote for unrestricted abortions up to 12 weeks

December 13, 2017

They have also voted to allow abortion without restriction for up to 12 weeks. Mr Harris has been working with Attorney General Seamus Wolfe on the wording of legislation to provide for every outcome of the Oireachtas committee's deliberations.

'Raped by Tory MP's chief aide in Parliament'

December 13, 2017

Forshaw suggested that the woman was "inhibited by drink", found Armstrong attractive and willingly had sex with him. The woman, who can not be named for legal reasons, said: "Yes - I was completely confused and devastated in the truest sense of that word".

Venezuela court says Utah man will stand trial on weapons charges

December 13, 2017

The news comes after Holt's family received a audio message from Holt, where he is complaining of pain due to a serious illness . Lawyer Carlos Trujillo told The Salt Lake Tribune that Josh Holt is in "dire" need of medical attention.

Banco Santander (SAN) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by UBS

December 13, 2017

Now moving toward intermediate time frame, 50-day Moving average is more useful at showing position trading trends lasting 50 days. Banco Santander ( Brasil ) S.A. The company was able to keep return on investment at 4.30% in the last twelve months. The stock closed its day at $26.12. However, most financial instruments are traded after hours which mean that the closing price of a stock might not match the after-hours price.

Senate Republicans barrel toward sweeping tax overhaul

December 13, 2017

The Republicans aim to get a final blended package to Trump by Christmas. They want to chalk up a major legislative achievement to preserve the party's majorities in next year's elections and fulfill a Trump campaign promise. How to pay for it? The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget illustrates in charts how the plan compares with past tax cuts. Key Republican lawmakers oppose efforts to scale back a proposed cut in the corporate income tax rate to pay for other tax breaks, ...

Auburn players named second team All-Americans by Sporting News

December 13, 2017

The senior guard started all 13 games for Auburn this season, extending his streak to 40 consecutive starts dating back to 2014. Smith was already named a first team AP All-American and second team honoree by Walter Camp and FWAA . Overall, the SEC had 15 players named to AP All-America teams. The senior Auburn linebacker announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he had accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl, which will take place January 27 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile.

NY bombing suspect identified as Akayed Ullah

December 13, 2017

Darius' brother, 26-year-old corporate strategy manager Darren Lee, said the family of four stayed five nights at The Wellington Hotel and visited nearby Times Square several times. A "pipe bomb" has exploded at New York's main bus station and sparked a "stampede". He also told investigators that he set off the bomb in retaliation for United States airstrikes on Isis targets in Syria, Gaza and Israel.

Joe Biden comforts John McCain's daughter in emotional moment on 'The View'

December 13, 2017

Biden quickly switched seats to sit beside McCain and hold her hand, comforting her as they talked about his son, Beau Biden , who died a few years ago to the same type of cancer John McCain is now battling. And I'm sorry. I think about Beau nearly every day, and I was told - sorry - that this doesn't get easier, but that you cultivate the tools to work with this and live with this.

Grab ASSassin's Creed For Free This Week

December 13, 2017

The game also features enhanced 4K textures on the PC. A new title update will be released in December. Announced at the start of the month , Nightmare difficulty makes all the game's enemies "more resilient to damages and more dangerous", upping the challenge for anyone that way inclined.

Bengaluru: 'Hide ignorance - it is okay to lie to convince voters' - Eshwarappa

December 13, 2017

PFI activists were taken into custody in the killings of Rudresh and Sharath Madiwala, the RSS/BJP workers in Bengaluru and Mangaluru respectively, BJP leaders alleged in their memorandum submitted to the Governor. Eshwarappa told them that during their house visits of voters, they should not keep mum if the families claim that Manmohan singh was a good administrator and Siddaramaiah has done good things for the downtrodden.

Crews Gain On Massive SoCal Wildfire But Wind Threat Remains

December 13, 2017

From here on in California, Brown said, fires are going to be more "intense" and penetrate lives and property. "Severe fire weather will continue to promote significant fire growth" into Santa Barbara County and threaten the communities of Montecito and Summerland, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said in a Monday morning update.

4-month-old baby seriously injured in Etobicoke double stabbing

December 13, 2017

According to Hopkinson, one woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and she is also suffering from "very serious injuries". They found the baby. A woman and a new-born girl are suffering grievous stab wounds in Etobicoke in a matter which has seen the woman taken into custody. "We're waiting for updates as to what's happening with her, she may require an emergency run to hospital".

Woman, 70, is first California fire victim

December 13, 2017

The fire grew to 4,100 acres on Friday. Herman was relieved to find her home in Murrieta, east of Los Angeles , still intact. The couple, in their mid-80s, grabbed only a change of clothes and medications before fleeing Thursday through wind gusts and smoke as fire swallowed the row of mobile homes behind their place in the Rancho Monserate Country Club north of San Diego .

Denbury Resources Inc (NYSE:DNR) Institutional Investor Sentiment Trend

December 13, 2017

On the other hand Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR ) has Relative Strength Index (RSI 14) of 50.31 along with Average True Range (ATR 14) of 0.14. Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR ) shares traded on -2.33% below secure line and closed at $1.68.

Oscar Pistorius in jail scrap

December 13, 2017

The man he reportedly fought is also detained on a special unit "where inmates with special needs and different sexual orientation are held for their own protection", spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo, from the Department of Correctional Services, told MailOnline .

Windstream (WIN) Earns "Buy" Rating from Canaccord Genuity

December 13, 2017

Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIN), at its latest closing price of $2.03, it has a price-to-book ratio of 0.71, compared to an industry average at 4.96. The company was maintained on Friday, November 10 by Citigroup. Shares of Windstream Holdings (NYSE:WIN) opened at 4.54 on Wednesday. RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock to "Outperform" rating in Tuesday, December 1 report.

Facebook accused of fudging inquiry into Russian interference in Brexit

December 13, 2017

Facebook's investigation into whether Russian Federation tried to influence Britain's vote to leave the European Union yielded just three suspicious ads viewed no more than 200 times over four days, the social media firm said Wednesday. Britain's Electoral Commission had requested that Facebook look into any dubious activity in last year's Brexit vote after an earlier probe by the firm into alleged Russian meddling in the USA election uncovered more than 3,000 ads targeting US voters.

Shin Bet foils Hamas plan to abduct Israeli during Hanukkah

December 13, 2017

The leader of the terror cell, aged 26, has reportedly been looking for an apartment around Nablus where the abducted Israeli would be hidden. "The Shin Bet internal security agency will continue to act with determination to thwart terrorist cells and terror attacks in advance, with an emphasis on the Hamas terrorist organization, which is constantly working to carry out serious terrorist attacks in Israel", the statement read.

Teen drug use dropped after Colorado legalized marijuana

December 13, 2017

Brian Vicente, one of the lead drafters of Amendment 64, Colorado's recreational marijuana law, said that increased penalties for selling to minors and stricter ID checks could be partly responsible for helping curb cannabis use among minors.

LLC Purchases New Stake in Chicago Bridge & Iron Company NV (NYSE:CBI)

December 13, 2017

It has underperformed by 12.66% the S&P500. Also, the number of investment professionals holding Chicago Bridge & Iron Co N V in their top 10 positions decreased from 2 to 1 for a decrease of 1. Its Capital Services operating group provides environmental engineering and remediation, infrastructure EPC services and program management. It now has negative earnings.

Librating Stock JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)

December 13, 2017

Mengis Cap invested in 47,865 shares or 3.1% of the stock. About shares traded. Detour Gold Corporation (OTCMKTS:DRGDF) has 0.00% since December 13, 2016 and is. Moreover, Fayez Sarofim And has 2.27% invested in JPMorgan Chase & Co. Tokio Marine Asset Management Company Ltd owns 56,727 shares for 0.74% of their portfolio.

Giancarlo Stanton brutally honest about Marlins during his Yankees introduction

December 13, 2017

Stanton says Marlins officials threatened to keep him for the rest of his career. But the Red Sox, as far as Wolfe understood it, weren't serious about adding another outfielder, not even one who hit 59 homers as the National League MVP. As for why not St. Louis or San Francisco? "I gave my list of teams prior to", Stanton said. "So I want to change that dynamic and be a victor". The way they wanted to go was subtract.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli ties knot in Italy

December 13, 2017

As an invite, Virat and Anushka have sent a sapling. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli , India's most loved couple for the past few years, tied the knot on Monday. On the other hand, Rohit also told Virat that he is going to give him a husband handbook. It set the pace of a career which has seen her be a part of movies like "Band Baaja Baaraat", "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", "PK", "NH10", "Dil Dhadakne Do", "Sultan" and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".

Cold Air Swings in With Biting Wind Chill

December 13, 2017

SATURDAY: More sun than clouds. As temperatures fall into the upper teens to mid-20s overnight, wind chill values will dip into the single digits to lower teens by daybreak. While this front won't have any rain with it, a wind shift to the north and the colder temperatures the wind will help sweep in will be dramatic. Otherwise most of New England stays fair, with a slightly less windy Thursday .

Deputy attorney general says no cause to fire Mueller

December 13, 2017

Rosenstein faced tough questions from Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday amid revelations that Federal Bureau of Investigation officials on Mueller's team had exhibited political bias. Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress have suggested that potential biases within the FBI have unfairly influenced investigations - including the probe of Clinton's use of a private email server.

Rep. Mo Brooks Announces He Has Cancer

December 13, 2017

Brooks said the public should do not forget to not take health or family for granted, age-appropriate men should get Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) tests, and, lastly, not winning the Alabama GOP Senate nomination allowed him to catch the cancer diagnosis.

Ruth Davidson hints at switch from Holyrood to Westminster

December 13, 2017

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson , tipped by some as a future British Prime Minister, hinted she might stand for a seat in the United Kingdom parliament at the next election, a first step towards taking a more prominent role in British politics.

Rep. Peter King: Bannon Looks Like A 'Disheveled Drunk'

December 13, 2017

If we are to Make America Great Again for all Americans, Bannon must go! But this Bannon confidant said that McConnell would still be unpopular with Republican primary voters, a weapon still available to Bannon in midterm primaries regardless of the outcome in Alabama.

AMP Capital Investors Ltd Has $7.90 Million Stake in Zions Bancorporation (ZION)

December 13, 2017

Ltd. grew its holdings in Zions Bancorporation by 9.8% in the 3rd quarter. Therefore 46% are positive. Zions Bancorporation has a 1 year low of $38.43 and a 1 year high of $52.20. P/E ratio of the company is 18.88. Shifting gears, we can see that Zions Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:ZION) has a Q.i. The Volatility 12m of Zions Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:ZION) is 23.560100.

Mohammed Bin Salman Meets King Abdullah in Riyadh

December 13, 2017

Signaling his support for the campaign of arrests, he said that he had ordered the formation of a higher committee against corruption headed by the crown prince. Bin Salman and the Jordanian king also emphasized the historical rights of Palestinian people on Al-Quds and other occupied areas, the agency said.

EU Parliament fails to skewer kebab meat phosphates

December 13, 2017

You're welcome, ' said the Christian Democrat EPP group, which argued for keeping the phosphates in since it claims there is no proof of negative health effects. The European Parliament has marginally defeated plans to ban phosphates, an additive that is considered key in frozen meat for the popular döner kebab.

Zac Bolland and Courtney Brierley charged over Salford house fire deaths

December 13, 2017

They are both in custody and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday. The fire appears to be the latest in a series of attacks on the family with police having been called out just three hours before the blaze took hold, with reports of ongoing threats and an attempted arson attack two weeks prior.

Jones Victory in Alabama Is 'Political Hygiene' for GOP

December 13, 2017

This guy does not belong on a national stage. During a CNN interview with Chris Cuomo, King explained that it isn't a political issue, rather it's a moral issue. "I think last night Alabama...was a revulsion at people at his style, at his type of divisive views". "After Alabama disaster GOP must do right thing and DUMP Steve Bannon ".

U.S. government ban on Kaspersky Lab software signed into law

December 13, 2017

The ban on Kaspersky software comes after the United States government has accused the Russian antivirus vendor of working with Russian secret services to steal classified data from United States computers using its product. "This law is long overdue". "All software, including various products more widely deployed in government networks than Kaspersky Lab software, can have vulnerabilities exploited by a malicious cyber actor", the firm said in a statement Wednesday.

Analysts See $0.47 EPS for Carnival plc (CUK)

December 13, 2017

The stock increased 0.18% or $0.12 during the last trading session, reaching $67.03. About 474,864 shares traded or 49.10% up from the average. It has outperformed by 7.42% the S&P500. Credit Suisse Group set a $72.00 price objective on Carnival and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday. The stock has "Hold" rating by RBC Capital Markets on Tuesday, May 30.

Cummins (CMI) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Analysis Finds

December 13, 2017

Cummins Inc . now has $28.16B valuation. The stock increased 1.33% or $0.67 during the last trading session, reaching $51.09. About 1.14 million shares traded. Finally, SRS Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Cummins during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $133,000. It was reported on Dec, 12 by Barchart.com.

Where are the most good and outstanding schools?

December 13, 2017

The quality of early years provision is higher than it has ever been, with 94 per cent of providers graded good or outstanding, due mostly to a rise in the proportion of providers graded as good. Ofsted East of England Director, Paul Brooker said: "From the youngest children to those of school age, the East of England overall serves its children well".

World Bank discontinues support toward fossil fuels

December 13, 2017

The World Bank said it will continue to lend "in exceptional circumstance" but only in the very poorest countries and if the project does not conflict with the 2015 Paris climate change accord. One major goal of the One Planet summit was to encourage private financing to fill the annual gap of $210 billion required to meet the Paris Agreement goal of keeping global temperature rise "below 2°C".

Public told: Trust other vaccines despite Dengvaxia scare

December 13, 2017

The Health Department has already created a task force that will conduct a review of the dengue vaccination program and oversee an in-depth evaluation of its safety. The Justice Department and the House of Representatives are also investigating the controversy. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque earlier said the government may file corresponding cases against Sanofi Pasteur.

Former 'Apprentice' star Omarosa Manigault is leaving the White House

December 13, 2017

Her acquiescence comes after the White House declared recently that representative national security consultant Dina Powell will advance down from her position ahead of schedule one year from now. Manigault's official title was director of communications for the White House Public Liaison Office, but in reality she had a more undefined portfolio that caused some consternation among her colleagues.

Some glitches seen in deadline week for 'Obamacare' sign-ups

December 13, 2017

That information was incorrect because every county in the nation now has at least one health insurer offering plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for next year. - "Come back to HealthCare.gov to select a plan before the final deadline or risk missing out on 2018 Marketplace coverage". Through the Marketplace, many Kansans may be eligible for the Advanced Premium Tax Credits, which help lower monthly insurance premiums.

Semitrailer hits school bus with 39 students on board in Highlands County

December 13, 2017

Two students were airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries. According to Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Lake Placid, the hospital is received several patients from the bus crash. Authorities tell News Channel 8 the students were middle school and high school age, and say the bus was headed to Lake Placid Middle School. A witness tells FOX 13 that the bus was crossing USA 27 when it was hit by the truck.

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