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Six soldiers hit by avalanche at Smugglers' Notch in Vermont

March 15, 2018

Wednesday. One soldier returned to active duty. The Guard declined to release the names of the soldiers. But soldiers who take the winter training course, based at the Ethan Allen Training Center in Jericho, practice ice climbing in the notch as well as other cold-weather activities.

United States warns if UNSC doesn't act on Syria, it will

March 15, 2018

In the third week of the assault on Ghouta , an opposition enclave in Damascus' suburbs, by the regime and its main backers, namely Iran and Russian Federation, more aerial strikes shook the city, while the ground forces have split the densely populated city into three with the aim of cutting the road links.

Two people injured after shooting at United States hospital

March 15, 2018

UAB Highlands is a campus of UAB Hospital, which is part of the medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The male victim is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in the chest. Wednesday at the hospital located at 1201 11th Avenue South in Birmingham. We will bring you more information as it becomes available. No word on the severity of the injuries.

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (PNFP) EPS Estimated At $1.09

March 15, 2018

Vertex One Asset Management Inc who had been investing in Arrow Electrs Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $7.14B market cap company. Its down 0.51, from 1.47 in 2017Q2. It worsened, as 24 investors sold PNFP shares while 66 reduced holdings. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: "Virtus Fund Advisers LLC Raises Position in Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:PNFP)" was first posted by StockNewsTimes and is owned by of StockNewsTimes.

Woman charged in Clinton Officer Christopher Ryan Morton's death

March 15, 2018

According to public court records, Widger is now in the Henry County Jail. Henry County 911 officials hope to have some answers this week about why Clinton police were dispatched to the wrong address, leading to a deadly shooting. Waters, 37, opened fire, killing Morton and wounding two other officers. He says the original domestic disturbance call came from a different town.

Cuomo says conviction of ex-aide an 'aberration'

March 15, 2018

Cuomo called the critical comments "garbage" and part of the "political silly season". But he hadn't addressed the verdict or trial evidence on camera or in front of reporters. "It is an insult to the intelligence of New Yorkers", DeFrancisco said. "People somehow knew they were supposed to hire Todd Howe, because he was close to the governor, to get things done in the executive branch", Horner said, referring to an ex-lobbyist who acted as the conduit between contractors and Percoco, his ...

House leaders finish Miccarelli investigation, forward their work to Dauphin County DA

March 15, 2018

Miskin said the report itself, which also was given to lawyers for Miccarelli and for the women, will not be released because House policies prohibit details from internal investigations from being made public. State Rep. Tarah Toohil, R-116, Butler Twp., on Friday obtained a restraining order against Miccarelli. On March 1, the eight members of the House Republican Leadership team called for Miccarelli to resign from the House.

Governor Rauner Vetoes State Gun Licensing Plan

March 15, 2018

Rauner said. The governor faces a tough primary challenge from conservative Jeanne Ives who says the governor has betrayed Republicans too often. Supporters of the measure accused Rauner of putting politics over doing the right thing. Next week's Primary Election might have forced the governor's hand. He voted against the measure when it passed the General Assembly. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel described Rauner's veto as "cruel" and "cold".

Equities Analysts Issue Forecasts for Cutera, Inc.'s FY2022 Earnings (NASDAQ:CUTR)

March 15, 2018

The stock decreased 0.50% or $0.15 during the last trading session, reaching $29.96. About 107,608 shares traded. (NYSE:CF) has declined 0.63% since March 14, 2017 and is downtrending. Summit Creek Ltd Liability Company holds 186,133 shares or 1.52% of its portfolio. Moreover, Gsa Cap Prns Llp has 0.11% invested in Cutera , Inc. (NYSE:CF).

KIFI celebrates the 30th anniversary of Pi Day

March 15, 2018

Physicist Stephen Hawking died on Pi Day this year, at age 76. Some people believe the ancient pyramids of Giza in Egypt were built on the principles of pi. It is a constant number which means that for all circles of any size, Pi will remain the same. It's approximately 3.14159. Round it down to two decimal points and you get 3.14.

GDP rises on strength in services

March 15, 2018

Capital Economics Australia and New Zealand economist Kate Hickie also said the economy failed to regain any momentum at the end of a year ago and with net migration past its peak and business confidence remaining low, the recent strength of consumption and business investment won't be sustained.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Yemen military kitchen bomb attack

March 15, 2018

Suicide bombers detonated two cars laden with explosives at the camp's entrance whilst up to six gunmen stormed the unit. At least four people were killed in the attack, which occurred earlier on Tuesday, when a vehicle bomb ripped through a military kitchen in Aden used to prepare meals for Yemeni forces trained and backed by the United Arab Emirates, Reuters reports .

Missing Purdue Nobel Laureate Found Alive, Wife Dead

March 15, 2018

It was then police learned the man and his wife were reported missing Monday out of West Lafayette, Ind. Dr. Ei-ichi Negishi was found wandering a rural road south of Rockford, Illinois early Tuesday morning. Officials do not suspect foul play. Local authorities in IL are now leading the investigation. He, along with two other scientists, won the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2010 for developing a method for creating complex chemicals.

Trial begins for Noor Salman, widow of Pulse nightclub shooter

March 15, 2018

Salman, 31, is charged with aiding and abetting her husband's 2016 attack on Pulse nightclub in Florida and obstructing justice. She has pleaded not guilty. Salman's attorneys contend the USA government could not show any direct links between Mateen and Islamic State before the attack and has provided no evidence that Salman aided her husband.

McDaniel to Run for Open Mississippi Senate Seat

March 15, 2018

Senate that would like to avoid a contentious primary in deep red MS have strongly supported the idea of McDaniel running in the open seat. State Senator Chris McDaniel has made a decision to run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Senator Thad Cochran .

Slovakia's PM offers to quit to resolve crisis triggered by killings

March 15, 2018

Fico says he is ready to resign if the next prime minister is from his leftist Smer-Social Democracy party and presents his or her name Thursday. Fico has been fighting to keep his three-party government intact after coming under pressure to call a snap election.

Mississippi State receives 1-seed in NCAA Tournament

March 15, 2018

Mississippi State made history with its first No. 1 seed after putting together a 32-1 regular season that saw MSU win the first SEC regular-season championship in program history. But to have an opportunity to play in front of another sold out crowd in the Hump is so incredible. The Orange and the Cowgirls will play Saturday at 2:30 p.m., also on ESPN2.

Donald Trump seeking to slap steep tariff on Chinese imports, says report

March 15, 2018

The industry actually added 8,000 jobs over that period. Shortly after Trump took office, the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a US technology think tank whose board includes representatives from top companies such as Apple, Amazon, Cisco, Google, and Intel, called for coordinated global pressure on Beijing.

Big Bang invite us to walk the "Flower Road"

March 15, 2018

Meanwhile, Big Bang has released a new single titled " Flower Road ". The almost four-minute track finds the five-piece group singing about their special relationship with fans over a slick, mid-tempo melody. The song, with lyrics written by G-Dragon and T.O.P, features the voices of all 5 members, including Taeyang , Daesung , and Seungri . Now that BigBang's Daesung , Taeyang and G-Dragon have begun military service, fans are missing the hugely popular quintet dubbed the Kings of ...

Danny Rose says Tottenham's Heung-Min Son is very underrated

March 15, 2018

Tottenham Hotspur's worries don't seem to get over anytime soon, after skipper Harry Kane injured himself out till the World Cup, Spurs can be losing their in-form winger Son Heung Min due to a freaky South Korean law. The South Korean worldwide is a real fan favorite at Wembley Stadium, and he seems to be enjoying life with his teammates. His country were drawn in group F with Germany, Mexico and Sweden .

Short Interest in Banco Santander, SA (SAN) Rises By 52

March 15, 2018

Investors analyze price earnings ratio (P/E) ratio that helps how much they should pay for a stock based on its current earnings. Active Investors have to observe some key indicators about shares of Banco Santander (Brasil ) S.A. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 104.61 points, or 0.42 percent, to 25,074, the S&P 500 lost 13.7 points, or 0.49 percent, to 2,769.32 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 62.19 points, or 0.82 percent, to 7,526.13.

SC adjourns contempt case against Talal till tomorrow

March 15, 2018

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan had chose to frame charges against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader during today's hearing but was deferred on his counsel's request. Previously, the minister had submitted a reply, maintaining that he was never indulged in mocking the judiciary, nor could he even think of committing contempt of court.

Fortis Healthcare suitors look to buy shares from public, banks

March 15, 2018

Yes Bank is forced to invoke the pledge when the promoter group companies defaulted on the credit facility the bank had extended to them. The acquisition of Fortis's stock in small quantities will strengthen their position if they have to make an open offer for the target company's shares from the public.

Peter Dutton looks to help 'persecuted' white South African farmers

March 15, 2018

He said he had "hope" some of the farmers could be settled in Australia, declaring: "We have the potential to help some of these people that are being persecuted". AfriForum's point of view remains that solutions for the problems that Afrikaners and other minorities experience in South Africa must be found and that a future must be created at the southernmost tip of Africa wherein Afrikaners and other minorities can continually exist as free, safe and prosperous.

Signet Jewelers (SIG) Upgraded by ValuEngine to Buy

March 15, 2018

The stock increased 1.49% or $2.79 during the last trading session, reaching $190. Investors also need to beware of the Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG ) valuations. The rating was maintained by Buckingham Research on Friday, August 28 with "Buy". Telsey Advisory Group maintained the stock with "Outperform" rating in Friday, August 26 report.

Moose Jaw murder suspect may be in Regina

March 15, 2018

The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Bailey Anderson. Munroe is considered armed and unsafe and is believed to have connections to Regina. Police said Anderson was stabbed. She is not facing charges but has existing warrants for her arrest. The police are asking the public's assistance in locating her. Police say it's unknown whether or not Desjarlais and Munroe are together but that she also is believed to have connections to Regina.

Jordan Peele & Keegan-Michael Key Teaming Up For Animated Netflix Film

March 15, 2018

Deadline is reporting that recent Best Original Screenplay Oscar victor Jordan Peele ( Get Out ) and Keegan-Michael Key ( Don't Think Twice ), formerly of Comedy Central's Key & Peele, have taken their stop-motion animated feature film Wendell and Wild to Netflix , which will finance and distribute.

Ramaphosa to face land questions in Parliament

March 15, 2018

South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa gestures as he delivers a speech after being elected by the Members of Parliament, during his swearing-in ceremony at the Parliament in Cape Town on 15 February 2018. "In the absence of the appointment of Cyril Ramaphosa as the country's new president and his subsequent cabinet reshuffle, among other factors, developments around business activity - and profitability - would not have justified the large 11-point jump in the BCI".

14-year-old girl rented house, hosted 200-person super rave

March 15, 2018

Jeff Palmer. Police discovered the home had been booked through an online rental agency by a 14-year-old girl, who had used her parent's credit card without permission to pay for the rental. "The streets stank of Jägermeister from all the pour-out", the neighbor added. West Vancouver police say the owners of the house do not want to pursue criminal charges and the family of the girl who rented it have agreed to cover the cost.

Gayle Manchin terminated from West Virginia state role

March 15, 2018

The bill passed in the state Senate on Friday. As of Tuesday evening, Gov. Justice was still weighing action on the legislation. Manchin said she was told by Hall not to send out a release and that he would be in touch with the governor immediately and get back to her.

Jake Paul Introduces Plan To End School Shootings… Without Any Gun Control

March 15, 2018

Paul's video, which runs for more than 20 minutes, uses the same serious tone and polished camerawork employed by Jake's brother Logan in his much-shared suicide prevention video . But at the end of his video, Paul reveals that he has donated $25,000 to school safety causes and will participate in the March for Our Lives on March 24 in Washington , D.C.

Caption Management LLC Takes $1.58 Million Position in Callon Petroleum (NYSE:CPE)

March 15, 2018

About 900,988 shares traded. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 34.52% since March 13, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 1.55% the S&P500. The PEG ratio is used to determine a stock's value while taking the company's earnings growth into account, and is considered to provide a more complete picture than the P/E.

Attack on Afghan checkpoint kills 10 forces personnel

March 15, 2018

So far the group s response to the offer has been muted, which analysts said reflects debate among Taliban leaders over the merits of engaging with an administration it has long viewed as illegitimate. Asked whether the United States would be willing to talk directly with the Taliban, Mattis reiterated the US position that the talks should be led by Kabul.

Gujarat: Three Congress MLAs suspended for creating ruckus in Assembly

March 15, 2018

At that time, Der asked the speaker to allow Madam to speak. Speaker Trivedi barred Madam from raising the point of order and asked him to take his seat nearly 26 times. War of words between legislators though continued unabated and Congress MLAs even entered the well and vowed to not let normal work process resume. Trivedi subsequently suspended both the Congress MLAs for the day and they were escorted out of the assembly by the marshals.

Person with gun at Northwestern University

March 15, 2018

On the same day that walkouts have come out throughout the country demanding stricter gun laws and promoting school safety a month after the Parkside shooting, reports came out of an active shooter at Northwestern University, as announced on the school's social media account.

IB warned of Sukma attack, change in Maoist strategy

March 15, 2018

According to intelligence reports reviewed by Mint , Maoists are now expanding their base beyond Chhattisgarh's Bastar district to the tri-junction of Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh in order to support their existing strongholds in Sukma and Dantewada districts.

Naftogaz to hold talks with Gazprom in March

March 15, 2018

Earlier Russian gas giant's Deputy Chairman Alexander Medvedev told journalists Naftogaz Ukrainy had confirmed its readiness to start talks on the termination of gas supply and transit contracts with Gazprom. Gazprom also reports on gas supplies to Europe in the first two months of the year. With Ukraine cut off from Russian gas supplies, there are concerns about a repeat of the gas crisis in 2006.

House passes school safety bill, Senate has hearing on Parkland

March 15, 2018

The House bill passed on Wednesday would authorize $50m in grant funding for campus safety improvements, including training for local law enforcement and faculty and the development of an anonymous reporting system to identify early warning signs of potential threats.

Ansar Ghazwatul Hind claims one terrorist slain in Anantnag was from Hyderabad

March 15, 2018

With Ansar Ghazwatul Hind (AGH), an Al Qaeda cell in Kashmir headed by former Hizb commander Zakir Musa , claiming that one of the three militants killed in Sunday's gunfight with security forces in south Kashmir was a resident of Hyderabad , Telangana, police in Jammu and Kashmir is verifying the claim and is in touch with their counterparts in Hyderabad police.

Navy F/A-18 jet crashes in Key West

March 15, 2018

The Naval Air Station at Key West is the southernmost base in the continental U.S. The F/A-18F Super Hornet, carrying two crew members, was headed to Boca Chica Field at Naval Air Station Key West at the time of the crash around 4:30 p.m.

Jefferies Group Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for Anglo American plc (OTCMKTS:NGLOY)

March 15, 2018

About 1.60M shares traded. Anglo American (LON:AAL) traded down GBX 7.20 ($0.10) during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting GBX 1,731.60 ($23.92). It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Capital Advisors Lc has 136 shares. Jefferies Group upgraded shares of Anglo American to a buy rating and raised their price objective for the company from GBX 1,500 ($20.72) to GBX 2,000 ($27.63) in a research note on Friday, January 5th.

Ogier wins in Mexico to retake championship lead

March 15, 2018

Northern Irishman Kris Meeke - the victor of this event last season - was leading the rally after the second stage when he took first place on the Duarte-Derramadero 1 stage. Meeke had been on course for second before a crash three stages from the end tipped his auto on its side, leaving the Ulsterman third after spectators helped get him back on the road.

New Sell Rating Was Given to Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN)

March 15, 2018

That is, if security is continuing higher in an uptrend, the amount of the protection should also increase and vice versa. We can now take a quick look at some historical stock price index data. The organization has the market capitalization of $266.42M. JP Morgan "Downgrades" Windstream Hldgs Inc (NASDAQ: WIN ) in a research note issued to investors on 1/02/18 to Underweight with price target of $0.

ITN pays men 20% more than women, new figures reveal

March 15, 2018

This compares with a mean pay gap of 10.7 per cent at the BBC and a nationwide gap of 17.4 per cent. ITN said the gap was "mainly caused by there being fewer women than men in numerous most senior roles in the company". In the next five years, ITN has committed to ensuring 50% of the 20 top earners in the company are women; 33% of these roles are to be filled in the next three years.

PD: Teen stabbed three kids because 'of his Muslim faith'

March 15, 2018

He was pronounced dead at the scene. "As she got to the top of the stairs, Johnson lunged at her with a knife, cutting her multiple times". He then attempted to kill Brancroft's mother, 43-year-old Elaine Simon and her son, 13-year-old Dane Bancroft.

Rapper Craig Mack Dies

March 15, 2018

Mack, who became popular in hip-hop with his platinum summer hit " Flava in Ya Ear " in 1994, died of heart failure at a hospital near his Walterboro, S.C., home Monday. "The one word that I would use to define Craig is 'cooperative.' All he knew was music, he didn't know the ins and outs of the [music] business, but he was completely willing to learn", said Brookshire.

Missing BC climber died in Alaska, dad says

March 15, 2018

Alaska State Troopers and Juneau Mountain Rescue did not confirm the news Tuesday night. Rescuers had to wait until Tuesday for the weather to clear to fly to Mendenhall Towers, a mountain that rises almost 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) over the Juneau Ice Field, about 12 miles (20 kilometers) north of Juneau.

Salisbury attack: 'Sheer fury' at Corbyn's response to spy poisoning

March 15, 2018

This clearly presents Labour moderates with a dilemma. Asked by Sky News whether they were happy with the Labour leader's response, one member of the shadow cabinet said: "I could not possibly comment". "There is a Labour tradition that understands that and it has been understood by prime ministers of all parties who have stood at that despatch box".

Woman who married daughter pleads guilty to incest

March 15, 2018

The employee found out about the marriage during a "child welfare investigation", police said. It was Misty who applied to have the marriage annulled in September of previous year, accusing her mother of "illegality and fraud" for saying she had made sure the union was legal by conferring with three attorneys.

Global Cleaning Robots Market Analysis 2018 Ecovacs, Mamirobot, Toshiba and Samsung

March 15, 2018

Pick-And-Place Robots Manufacturing Cost Analysis -This Analysis is done by considering prime elements like Key RAW Materials, Price Trends, Pick-And-Place Robots Market Concentration Rate of Raw Materials, Proportion of Raw Materials and Labour Cost in Manufacturing Cost Structure.