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Handgun Waiting Periods Actually Do Save Lives

October 18, 2017

The study , which appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , shows that in the 17 states (including the District of Columbia) that have waiting periods of three to 14 days, gun homicides are reduced by approximately 17%, or 750 deaths per year.

California declares state of emergency over deadly hepatitis A outbreak

October 18, 2017

California is expected to place an order for more hepatitis A vaccines after Gov. "Vaccinating people at risk of exposure is the most effective tool we have to prevent the spread of hepatitis A infection during an outbreak", said California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr.

USA demands an end to Canada's supply management

October 17, 2017

President Trump has repeatedly criticized the agreement, calling it the "worst trade deal ever made". Then, suddenly, the populists appeared to gain ground, with numerous news outlets reporting that the White House was prepping an executive order to pull out of the deal.

11 million USA men are infected with oral HPV

October 17, 2017

They found that almost 12 percent of men and about 3 percent of women were infected with oral HPV. Previous studies have shown that men have higher rates of overall HPV infections than women. Forty percent of girls and 22 percent of boys aged 13 to 17 years of age had completed the three-vaccine series by 2014, the organization found. "In contrast, the rates of oropharyngeal cancer among women have declined".

Into the Fray: Investors are Watching Increased Activity for TransEnterix, Inc. (:TRXC)

October 17, 2017

This may include using technical analysis, fundamental analysis, or a combination or the two. (: TRXC ) puts the stock on today's active list. Investors tracking the fundamentals may be looking closely at many different factors. Of the analysts who provided ratings, 1 rated the company a Hold, and 2 rated it a Strong Buy. This is based on a 1-5 numeric scale where Rating Scale: 1.0 Strong Buy, 2.0 Buy, 3.0 Hold, 4.0 Sell, 5.0 Strong Sell.

Hyderabad family, which went missing for a day, found dead

October 17, 2017

The bodies of two of the five family members found near Narsangi on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Oct 17, 2017. While two of the bodies were found in a auto parked, the other bodies were found 200 meters away in a secluded place on ORR.

Riz Ahmed in negotiations to star in Netflix's 'Hamlet'

October 17, 2017

Set in a modern-day London of economic and political uncertainty, the story follows the intersecting themes of familial honour, moral duty and dynastic corruption. Moreover, Riz Ahmed's tweet on Hamlet too hints at his part in the show. Details about his part in the show have not yet been disclosed. The English actor, who also raps with Das Racist alum Heems as duo the Swet Shop Boys, was last seen in the Star Wars standalone Rogue One .

England 'disappointed' as Dortmund recall starlet Sancho

October 17, 2017

Dortmund have asked that he heads back to Germany, which is obviously a disappointment in terms of the tournament. "He might start for Dortmund over the weekend", Cooper said on the eve of England's pre-quarterfinal tie against Japan here on Tuesday.

Tennessee's kicker wanted to fight one of South Carolina's defensive linemen

October 17, 2017

Watch the final play of the game below. SC (5-2, 3-2 SEC) survived an absolutely atrocious first half of football (on offense, anyway) to claim a critical come-from-behind win over struggling Tennessee (3-3, 0-3 SEC). Here's a closer look at the second stiff-arm. The Vols scored three times, but they were all field goals. The freshman kicker was in for senior Aaron Medley, who missed the game due to an illness.

Irma Nursing Home Deaths: 911 calls Released

October 17, 2017

The Herald and the Sun-Sentinel received the calls Monday after they filed a lawsuit against the city of Hollywood after it refused to release the audio of all 911 calls made from the center on September 13, including calls at 3 a.m. Seven 911 calls, including the one from the EOC, came in over a four-hour period. "She's not breathing." "Her fingers started to change color". In the lawsuit, the newspapers argued that the recordings were public records and that the city could not ...

Govt Confirms 3 Cases of Monkey Pox

October 17, 2017

Etebu was joined at the conference by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the Chief Medical Director of the NDUTH , Dimie Ogoina, and other senior health officials. According to Adewole, patients with the disease were "doing well clinically". The minister sought to reassure the public that "all the necessary public health measures have been put in place and will continue to be implemented".

ECP reserves decision on Ayesha Gulalai's disqualification reference

October 17, 2017

A four-member bench headed by the Chief Election Commissioner Sardar Muhammad Raza is hearing the case. On August 1, Gulalai had accused the PTI chief and his "gang" of sending lewd text messages to women workers, saying they were constantly harassed within the party.

Doctors have found a link between hair dye and cancer

October 17, 2017

Professor Mokbel's study concluded: "Although further work is required to confirm our results, our findings suggest that exposure to hair dyes may contribute to breast cancer risk". According to Daily Mail, the study was conducted by researchers at the Rutgers School of Public Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. A London surgeon has found a possible link between hair dye and breast cancer.

England hospitals to ban 'super-sized' chocolate bars

October 17, 2017

Simon Stevens, NHS England's chief executive, said: "The NHS is now stepping up action to combat the "super-size" snack culture which is causing an epidemic of obesity, preventable diabetes, tooth decay, heart disease and cancer ". But he suggested the NHS should introduce "more draconian measures" if levels of obesity continue to rise, banning all sugary foods with more than 250 calories, rather than 80 per cent of them.

Lincolnshire Police play Gran Turismo to improve driving

October 17, 2017

After an initial lap time was recorded, the officers spent a full day playing Gran Turismo , some of which was played in VR, and all of which likely helped the officers get to grips with the overall track layout through memorisation. We don't want that kind of driving on Lincolnshire's roads. West added: "Also, we're really keen to progress our immersive learning and exploring this type of training fits that brief well".

Six men missing after fishing trawler overturns off Queensland coast

October 17, 2017

Police say the boat overturned near Middle Island off the town of 1770 about 7.30pm on Monday and sank about midnight. The vessel capsized at about 7.30 pm last night, and it sunk around midnight, according to authorities.

Man passes away after vehicle hit by tree in Dundalk

October 17, 2017

Emergency services were called to the scene in Ravensdale. A person has been killed as result of a tree falling on their auto. "A recovery operation is now underway and no further details are available at this time".

Woman loses home in Santa Rosa wildfires after surviving Vegas massacre

October 17, 2017

Despite the two tragedies , Flores tells the news station that she's holding it together. As she was listening, she began to hear gunshots. "That's when everybody started screaming and coming out of the festival screaming, 'Shooter!'" Flores told CNN.

US Airstrikes Kill Dozens of IS Fighters in Yemen

October 17, 2017

The Pentagon says IS used the camps to train militants to carry out terror attacks with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, and also subjected the fighters to endurance training. Daesh has used ungoverned spaces of Yemen to plot, direct, instigate, supply and recruit for attacks against America and its allies around the world, the statement said, adding Yemen has been a hub for terrorist recruiting, training and transit for years.

Former Sarpanch Ramzan Sheikh Shot Dead by Terrorists in Kashmir's Shopian

October 17, 2017

According to police, a Hizbul militant identified as Showkat Ahmad Kumar died in a scuffle with his own men. Reports said that gunmen opened fire on Muhammad Ramzan Sheikh near his residence at Homun, Nagbal around 8:05 pm. In a tweet, Vaid said that three fired and killed ex -Panch PDP Mohammad Ramzan in Shopian . Meanwhile, Army, Special Operation Group of Police and CRPF cordoned off the area and launched a hunt to nab the other terrorists involved in the incident.

Riyad Mahrez wins crucial point after brilliant Nacer Chadli strike

October 17, 2017

But Mahrez popped up with an equaliser 10 minutes from the final whistle to give Shakespeare some welcome relief. Trailing to Nacer Chadli's free-kick in the 63rd minute and with his side marooned in the relegation zone, the Leicester manager's decision to recall the player who did so much to inspire the famous title-winning season was eventually vindicated by a brilliant solo finish 10 minutes from time.

Trump says he will 'look into' drug czar pick following report

October 17, 2017

The announcement came in response to a news report exposing how a law enacted previous year allegedly raised the bar the Drug Enforcement Administration must meet to stop distribution of controlled substances being shipped to suspected diverters.

Aust wins seat on UN Human Rights Council

October 16, 2017

USA ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who has called for the Human Rights Council votes to be competitive, said Congo's election harmed the credibility of the body. To ensure geographical representation, states are nominated in five regional categories. Council members can not serve more than two consecutive terms.

Atlanta hospital says Black dad can't donate kidney because of probation

October 16, 2017

He was arrested last month for parole violation and weapons possession. "All I ever wanted was a son", Dickerson says. Anthony Dickerson Jr. was born without either kidney, and was set to receive his father's left organ until he violated his parole.

Nobel-winning team spots merging neutron stars

October 16, 2017

What's left in the gamma ray afterglow are rare, heavy elements, such as platinum and gold. The scientists have relied on new technology that tracks gravitational waves as they travel through the universe. "Forty minutes later, I got an email from a colleague at LIGO saying that our trigger has a friend and that we should buckle up", McEnery says. Less than 11 hours after the gravitational-wave detectors sounded the alarm, astronomers had their first glimpse of this never-before-seen event ...

US Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Broker Price Targets For The Coming Week

October 16, 2017

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB ) has risen 23.07% since October 15, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 6.37% the S&P500. Lombard Odier Transatlantic Limited Partnership now owns 82,225 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $3,524,000 after buying an additional 5,350 shares in the last quarter.

Filmmaker Lekh Tandon passes away aged 88

October 16, 2017

Mr Tandon's TV show Farmaan , starring Kanwaljit Singh and Navin Nischol, was also a hit. One of his directed movies, Amrapali , was nominated by the country for the 39th Academy Awards for the Best Foreign Language. "Will miss U. #RIP". She also wrote that she was fortunate to have worked with him in two films " Ek Baar Kaho " and " Doosri Dulhan ", the latter of which was about surrogacy and way ahead of its times.

CBI showing complete lack of interest in missing JNU student case: HC

October 16, 2017

His mother Fatima Nafees had moved the Delhi High Court in November previous year, seeking directions to the police to trace her son. The CBI counsel informed the court that the agency had examined 26 people, including JNU officials, staff, Najeeb's friends, colleagues and those who had issues with him, during its investigation.

Three killed as three floor building collapses in Ejipura

October 16, 2017

Sources said that four houses collapsed following the explosion. National disaster response force (NDRF) officials have also recovered the bodies of the other four victims. The minister also said that the government will adopt the girl (whose parents died ) who was rescued and will take care of all her expenses. The incident comes on the day a family lost their lives in another building collapse in Gadag district in Karnataka.

Here's why Joe Maddon didn't use Wade Davis in 9th

October 16, 2017

What the Cubs fail to understand is that if the rule is not in place, Culberson likely plows into Contreras or at the very least slides feet first into their star catcher potentially injuring his outstretched leg. "The ball drove me to that position". I think if there's anybody that's played Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball, then they'll agree with me 100 percent.

49ers players kneel again as talks loom over protest controversy

October 16, 2017

The 49ers have been central to the protest movement in the NFL . Seven 49ers knelt before the game against Washington on Sunday, down from 20 who took a knee before last week's contest in Indianapolis. "We can either wait until we receive our respective marching orders, speak up individually, or find a way to collaborate, and exercise our agency as the lifeblood of the league", the player, Russell Okung , wrote.

Military sources: Isnilon Hapilon, Omar Maute killed

October 16, 2017

Hapilon, an Arabic speaking Islamic preacher, gained notoriety as leader of the ruthless Abu Sayyaf group that has carried out beheadings, kidnappings, bombings, assassinations and armed attacks since the 1990s. Omar is one of the leaders behind the Maute Terrorist Group . At least 17 hostages, including an infant and women, were rescued by troops in the scene of the battle, which the officials said may finally end this week.

Plane sustained minor damage after hitting drone near Quebec City: Garneau

October 16, 2017

No injuries were reported in the incident, which happened on Thursday at Jean Lesage International Airport and involved a plane belonging to Quebec-based Skyjet Aviation. "Let's get a move on". "I would like to remind drone operators that endangering the safety of an aircraft is extremely unsafe and a serious offence", he said.

Insider Activity - First Industrial Realty Trust, (NYSE:FR)

October 15, 2017

The firm earned "Buy" rating on Wednesday, June 28 by Bank of America. (NYSE:FR) by 2.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Parametrica Mgmt Ltd reported 0.2% stake. 11,933 are held by Cibc World. Vornado Realty Trust had 23 analyst reports since August 5, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.

Marcus Mariota questionable to play against Indianapolis Colts this week

October 15, 2017

Louis star is listed as questionable to play this Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts after missing last week with a hamstring injury. Mariota missed Week 5 due to the hamstring injury and with his return, the Colts will have an even tougher time defending the run against a unit that is No.

Okorocha unveils huge statue of SA President, Jacob Zuma in Owerri

October 15, 2017

Those present at the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, to welcome the South African president included Mr. Okorocha; former president, Olusegun Obasanjo; former Jigawa State governor, Saminu Turaki; and Maurice Iwu, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, among others.

Energy drink consumption leaves man with a hole in his head: claim

October 15, 2017

Her husband, Austin, suffered a brain bleed. Brianna said, "I had planned on Austin being a part of this huge moment". Her posts and a photos posted on a photography Facebook page have been deleted. I wanted to see Austin tell him that our baby is here and how much I need him. "I wake up every day to take care of our handsome little boy and my husband".

Students to celebrate Diwali sans crackers

October 15, 2017

At the same time, they urged the State Government, particularly the State pollution control board, to ensure that the rules framed by them to mitigate damage to environment during the festivity- are observed. Will the ban for 22 days make any difference? In the hope to witness a cleaner Diwali in the national capital and its neighbourhood (NCR) this year, the Supreme Court imposed a ban on the sale of firecrackers till November 1.

Hundreds walk to fight breast cancer in downtown Eau Claire

October 15, 2017

Unfortunately, with cancer as common as it is, organizers say that holding events like the making strides walk is something that needs to be done. "Today is just really about celebrating our survivors, remembering those we lost, and fighting back for those who have yet to be diagnosed with breast cancer".

Will directly approach CM for 'solar report': Oommen Chandy

October 15, 2017

The BJP has accused the CPI (M) of indulging in "political murders" in Kerala. The multi-crore solar panel scam relates to a fraudulent company collecting money from people by leveraging its connections with top government officials. Two former Congress MLAs - Benny Behanan and Thampanoor Ravi - had also been brought under the ambit of the SIT probe. Mr. Venugopal, who flagged off the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus service from Bengaluru to Alappuzha in Kerala, ...

Ginebra blows out Meralco to take Game 1 of Govs' Cup Finals

October 15, 2017

Justin Brownlee torched the Bolts with 32 points on 13-of-20 shooting from the field on top of 19 rebounds and six assists in over 44 minutes of action. Meralco found some rhythm in at the end of the third quarter, trimming its deficit to four points, 75-71, after Mike Tolomia sparked a rally that he capped with a four-point play.

Public Sector Pension investment Board Lowers Stake in AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMAG)

October 15, 2017

The value of the investment in (AMAG) went from $402,000 to $386,450,000 increasing 96,031.8% for the reporting period. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained the shares of AMAG in report on Monday, July 24 with "Hold" rating. The recommendation is based on a 1 to 5 scale where 1 or 2 indicates a Buy recommendation, 3 a Hold and 4-5 a Sell. If you are accessing this story on another domain, it was illegally copied and republished in violation of USA & global copyright & trademark legislation.

Ollie The Pit Bull Dies Days After Being Stabbed 50 Times

October 15, 2017

A GoFundMe account had been set up to help pay for Ollie's medical bills, raising more than $40,000 so far. "I was crying when he was alive, so I'm even worse now", she said. He seemed to be making progress. "Rest in peace attractive boy!" one woman wrote. Love for Ollie came all the way from Finland: "Sweet angel, RIP".

Sheriff: At Least 1 Dead As Plane Crashes In River Near Ramsey

October 15, 2017

Investigators say a pontoon boat was near the crash when it happened, and the boaters on board pulled a woman's body from the water. "Rescue efforts are really being hampered by the fast current". Her husband, who had about five years of flight experience, was piloting the plane when it went down. Recovery efforts continued Saturday, and crews located the fuselage and one wing of the plane with sonar equipment.

Marc Anthony, JLo, ARod Host 'One Voice

October 15, 2017

The pop star sat down for an interview ahead of the star-studded concert and telethon One Voice: Somos Live! - which was put together by the power couple to help raise money for those who have been affected by Hurricane Maria - and she gushed over how A-Rod stepped up and supported her as she put together relief efforts.

CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL) — Trending Stock Analysis

October 15, 2017

Driving interest in CenturyLink, Inc . It has underperformed by 24.32% the S&P500. The company had Year Ago Sales of 4.38 Billion. The Firm operates in three divisions, which include Animal Health, Mineral Nutrition and Performance Products.

Man-on-man 'bromances' are threatening heterosexual relationships, warn researchers

October 15, 2017

Men in the study told researchers that their bromances served as an emotional outlet and helped them resolve conflicts in their lives. "Bromances" are threatening heterosexual relationships, researchers say, as men surveyed report sharing beds, cuddling and getting more emotional satisfaction out of male friendships than those with women.

British Intelligence Blames Iran for June 23rd Cyber-Attack on MPs' Emails

October 15, 2017

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen said that such an attack "absolutely" could leave many people open to blackmail. There is an ongoing investigation into the attack by Britain's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The reasons behind such attack are unknown, but experts reportedly suggested that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps might have carried out the attack to undermine the nuclear deal as it wants Tehran to continue its weapons program.

'It is about time' Goodell is 'demanding' National Football League players stand for anthem

October 15, 2017

I like many of people I've spoken with, along with the majority of the American citizens, are fed up with the NFL allowing its players to disrespect the national anthem, our flag or our country, and they are tuning out these games as well they should be.

Arpita Khan Throws The First Diwali Bash; SRK, Katrina, Salman In Attendance

October 14, 2017

We know who the Jatt is but Salman's team is now on the hunt for a Juliet. The pre-bash was a star-studded gala event, which also introduced Aayush Sharma to Bollywood Brigade, who is all geared up to make his entry in Film Industry. Diwali is around the corner and Arpita chose to host an early bash for her family and friends. The two struck a flawless pose with Bhaijaan! No matter where the part is, Karan Johar is the main man! Sophie Choudry and Manish Malhotra stuck together at ...