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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.

RRA lose to Prisons at Africa Women Club Championships

March 15, 2018

In the third set Prisons head coach David Lungáho brought on experienced Shyrine Jepkemboi for Kwanthanze Secondary School alumnus Loraine Chebet, seeking to change tact for the strong North Africans but the last year's bronze medalists went ahead to lose 25-23.

"You Give Us Peace, We'll Give You Prosperity"- CM Mamata Banerjee

March 14, 2018

We may discuss about peace, prosperity and everything. " Darjeeling is a part of West Bengal and will continue to remain so without being separated from it". Banerjee said special focus would be given to agriculture, horticulture industries, food processing zones, nurturing of orchids and developing IT infrastructure in the region.

Willie Nelson headlining Outlaw Music Festival at Verizon Arena

March 15, 2018

As for now, the final weekend of this year's festival will find the event visiting Little Rock on June 29, Dallas on June 30 and The Woodlands near Houston on July 1. on Tuesday, March 13, and ending at 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, through Citi's Private Pass program for Citi card members. Prices include $39.50, $49.50, $69.50, and $99.50.

Homicide unit investigating suspicious death in Ajax

March 14, 2018

A body was found and a second person, a female, was transported to hospital. None of the victims' ages have been made public. Initial reports indicated that police were attending for two victims, one of whom was covered in blood when answering the door, according to a person who went to the house.

Iran offers Pakistan, China participation in India's strategic Chabahar port project

March 15, 2018

The move would likely put pressure on the Pakistani policy making apparatus, since it would have to weigh involvement in a project that would make it part of a corridor that undercuts its geographical advantage and offers to cut down on India's strategic advantage, against the setback it could deal to its own ambitions over the nearby Gwadar Port.

Ebix Inc (EBIX) Climbing the Ladder Up 2.55% For Month

March 15, 2018

Hanson & Doremus Inv has invested 0.01% of its portfolio in The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX ). This is a boost from Clorox's previous quarterly dividend of $0.84. KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained the shares of AMZN in report on Thursday, June 15 with "Hold" rating. RBC Capital Markets maintained First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) on Friday, July 14 with "Hold" rating.

Ole Miss set to hire Kermit Davis as men's basketball coach

March 15, 2018

The deal, which has been in the works for days, could be announced by the end of the week. The Blue Raiders won the Conference USA regular-season championship, but were left out of the NCAA tournament field after losing to Southern Miss in the C-USA tourney.

Analyst Upside Underscores Impressive Growth for NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI)

March 15, 2018

Angelo Gordon & Company Lp who had been investing in Nxp Semiconductors N V for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $42.14B market cap company. The stock of NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) has "Overweight" rating given on Monday, October 12 by Morgan Stanley. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Monday, June 19 by Deutsche Bank.

Stormy Daniels Launches Crowdfunding Campaign, Needs Money to Battle Trump

March 15, 2018

Anthony Kotzev, the boyfriend of Stormy's manager, Gina Rodriguez, told the site that he was actually sitting next to Stormy when she physically signed her second statement denying that she was paid any " hush money ", and he said the environment was extremely "lighthearted".

ODPM: No danger to T&T from Kick'em Jenny at this time

March 14, 2018

The National Disaster Management Agency of Grenada yesterday advised that due to increased activities of the volcano the alert has been moved from yellow to orange. Since then, the UWI-SRC has reported that quake activity has slowed. The disaster agency said people in coastal areas should lookout for unusual material that might be ejected during the eruption.

Maran brothers discharged in Telephone exchange scam

March 14, 2018

Watch CNBC-TV18's Jude Sannith caught up with former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran and asked what he had to say on the verdict. Referring to Kalanithi , the seventh accused in the case, Judge Natarajan said the Sun TV had not been made an accused by the prosecution.

Labor to end 'millionaire welfare' by axing tax loophole

March 15, 2018

A fallout from retirees and pensioners who use the scheme has prompted Mr Shorten to consider a supplement payment package for up to 250,000 pensioners to make up for the annual cash refunds they stand to lose, The Australian reports on Thursday.

In Kerala, ally BDJS says it won't back BJP in bypolls

March 14, 2018

Without the support of the BDJS, the BJP is not going to win the election in Chengannur. P S Sreedharan Pillai, who had polled over 45,000 votes in the last assembly election, is most likely to be the BJP candidate. It was a propaganda unleashed by certain individuals in the saffron party's state unit to "insult" him and BDJS, he alleged. "BDJS would file a written compliant to BJP national president Amit Shah seeking action against those responsible for spreading false reports about my ...