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Indian PM Modi visits Portugal on trip to meet with Trump

June 24, 2017

On his way back, Modi would visit The Netherlands for talks with Prime Minister Mark Rutte in The Hague, besides calling on the King of The Netherlands Willem Alexander. An industry official involved in promoting India-U.S. business ties said the drone sale enjoyed support from the White House and Congress, and was now awaiting clearance from the State Department.

UAE warns Qatar to take neighbours' demands 'seriously'

June 24, 2017

It stipulates that Qatar also shut down Al Jazeera's affiliates, which could include its English-language sister news network that is available around the world. The current crisis followed a visit to Saudi Arabia by Donald Trump. Erdogan has strongly backed Qatar in the crisis with Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations that cut off relations with Doha after accusing it of supporting terrorism.

Storm Cindy continues to cause destruction

June 24, 2017

In Alabama , Cindy was blamed for the death of a 10-year-old boy, who was killed by debris Wednesday morning in Fort Morgan. It included drenching rains that posed flash flood threats, strong tidal surges, waterspouts and reports of possible tornadoes.

Tech, energy shares lift Wall Street

June 24, 2017

Looking at the Relative Strength Index, the 14-day RSI is presently standing at 55.79, the 7-day is 52.17, and the 3-day is resting at 41.37. SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF ( NYSE DIA ) opened at 213.89 on Thursday. A value of 25-50 would indicate a strong trend. The Williams %R is a momentum indicator that helps measure oversold and overbought levels. A reading from -80 to -100 would indicate an oversold situation.

GOP senators now oppose health bill

June 24, 2017

John Kasich of Ohio, Brian Sandoval of Nevada, Charlie Baker of MA and Larry Hogan of Maryland issued separate statements criticizing aspects of the legislation, including the secrecy under which it was written as well as the impact it would have on state budgets and low-income residents.

Other Opinion: Republican's health care hypocrisy is on full display

June 24, 2017

Yet overall it would do the same thing as its House counterpart: less federal money for health insurance and a greater likelihood that more Americans will be uninsured. In Kansas, spending on Medicaid grew by an average of 4.5 percent per year from 2007 to 2010, and 3.2 percent per year from 2010 to 2014. Senate GOP bill: Stretches phase-out of Medicaid expansion financing.

Senate's version of health care plan is bad

June 24, 2017

In May, 67 percent of Republicans found the measure favorable compared with 56 percent who say the same today. Veteran Senator John McCain said the draft bill was better than Obamacare in "100 ways", but like many Senators wanted to study the bill further and consult with his state's governor.

Sen. Collins should fight Senate health care bill

June 24, 2017

But she described Obamacare as a failure. Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada told reporters on Friday that he will not vote for Senate Republican leadership's healthcare bill as it stands now. It would be a big mistake to call the legislation Senate Republicans released on Thursday a health care bill. Also like the House version, the Senate bill caps federal funding for Medicaid.

Saudi foils terror attack on Mecca's grand mosque

June 24, 2017

The blast demolished the building, its walls crushing a parked vehicle. What appeared to be shrapnel and bullet holes peppered nearby structures. Interior Ministry security spokesman Mansour al-Turki said four had already been released from the hospital.

South Africa reports outbreak of H5N8 bird flu in Mpumalanga: OIE

June 24, 2017

The company said the farm had been quarantined and the site affected would be depleted of all birds. The single outbreak is the first to be found in South African poultry; however, there is a possibility that the disease is present in other wild water birds, especially ducks, in South Africa, which makes it hard to control and contain to a particular area.

UAE: Arab states don't seek 'regime change' in Qatar

June 24, 2017

Al Jazeera first garnered attention in the USA after it aired videos of Osama bin Laden justifying the 9-11 attacks. The official wasn't authorized to comment by name and requested anonymity. His country and others will maintain restrictions on Qatar until they feel a solution is found, he added. Qatar is also required to immediately terminate its construction of a Turkish military base and stop any joint military cooperation with Turkey on Qatari territories.

Pemberton Township native wins tight Va. primary race

June 24, 2017

Virginia Democratic candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam , with his wife Pam, left, son Weston, and daughter Aubrey celebrate his victory in the Democratic primary during an election party in Crystal City, Va., Tuesday, . Mark Warner and Tim Kaine , and Gov. Terry McAuliffe , who can not seek a consecutive term in office. Northam is lieutenant governor of Virginia and a pediatric neurologist at the Children's Specialty Group in Norfolk.

Nevada's Heller opposes GOP health bill

June 24, 2017

The Senate bill to undo much of Barack Obama's health care law is better for Wisconsin than the House bill in some ways, health care experts said, but is worse in other ways, particularly with Medicaid funding. But other provisions aimed at enticing conservative senators could bring more sweeping cuts to the expansion program than the health care bill approved by House Republicans.

California Bans State-Sponsored Travel to the Lone Star State

June 24, 2017

Greg Abbott , a Republican. The city of San Francisco previously blocked state-funded travel to South Dakota - but it has since expanded to the entire state. It was a controversial bill. The AG's office said he believes that allows these groups to discriminate against LGBT families. It says religious adoption agencies can't be forced to place children in homes that violate the agencies' beliefs.

Interior Department To Remove Yellowstone Grizzly From Endangered Species List

June 24, 2017

And in a lot of ways, allowing people who live with or near grizzly bears to have more of a say on how they're managed is a really powerful thing. Wyoming Gov. So it's a pretty remarkable increase and one that the Interior Department says should be celebrated. That will permit the states to allow hunting, provided the regional grizzly population stays above 600 over the next five years, as well as the killing of bears that harm livestock in a ranching-heavy area.

Free screenings for National HIV Testing Day

June 24, 2017

There are also community-based organizations throughout the state which offer rapid HIV testing able to give results in about 20 minutes. African-Americans are statistically more at risk than other racial groups for contracting the virus, accounting for 40percent of people diagnosed with HIV nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN) Quarterly Sentiment Change Report

June 24, 2017

The quarterly performance stats for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc . stands at 41.42% and the half-yearly performance is at 40.42%. It has outperformed by 0.70% the S&P500. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, May 4th. The rating was initiated by Wells Fargo on Friday, December 4 with "Outperform".

Hate and racism in Virginia's governor race

June 24, 2017

Stewart, the chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors and a former co-chairman of Trump's campaign in Virginia , ran a controversial campaign, promising to fight the removal of Virginia's Confederate memorials and to crack down on illegal immigration, and pledging his loyalty to Trump and his policies.

GJM supporters pelt stones at police in Darjeeling

June 24, 2017

The forces are equipped with full riot gear. GJM president Bimal Gurung has asked tourists to leave the hills because of the possibility of occurrence of "untoward" incidents. After the clash between the police and GJM supporters, the district police launched a search operation. So, the entire Dooars, Terai , Siliguri, Mirik, Kurseong, Kalimpong and Darjeeling would be reorganized to form the Gorkhaland, demanded GJM.

Global Smart Fingerprint Locks Market and Investment Analysis Report 2017

June 24, 2017

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Almost 1300 children killed by guns in U.S. every year

June 24, 2017

Suicide was calculated only for children 10 or older in the study. A new study found that almost 1,300 children are killed by guns each year in the United States. Many gun control advocates in the U.S. have called for similar restrictions to those Australia imposed in 1996 following the Port Arthur Massacre, banning military style automatic and semi-automatic firearms while strongly limiting the availability of other types of rifles.

Fifth Republican Senator Comes Out Against Senate Health Care Bill

June 24, 2017

The Senate bill maintains much of the structure of the House bill but differs in key ways. The Senate health care bill created to replace the Affordable Care Act has drawn criticism from conservative Republican lawmakers who say the measure does not go far enough to repeal Obamacare .

Wales eke out win against Samoa

June 24, 2017

Pisi's kick was charged down by Aaron Shingler and Wales struck. Wing Evans then ran in his first global try two minutes after the restart before Manu Leiataua's score put Samoa back ahead, to the delight of the home fans. Samoa held the early advantage in the match when it rocked Wales with Leiua's try. The second period started as it had ended for the Samoa fly-half.

Another GOP Senator Says He Won't Back Health Bill

June 24, 2017

But Mr. Heller did not rule out ultimately voting for a version of the bill . Other Republicans in the Senate are reserving their complete support, saying they require more time to digest the 142-page bill and consider its implications.

Search for boy ends after helicopter reporter spots him on roof

June 24, 2017

Angel, who says he has ADHD , told reporters he didn't want to go to camp and got into a fight that morning with his mother. The helicopter was flying over the family home shortly after 12pm as police were seen with bloodhounds searching the area.

WB Govt. honoured with UN Public Service Award for Kanyashree Prakalpa

June 24, 2017

Out of 552 nominations from 62 countries, the United Nations awarded the United Nations Public Service first place victor award in the category on reaching the poorest and most vulnerable through inclusive services and participation to the West Bengal Government for Kanyashree.

Video ruling could be short-lived

June 24, 2017

The case was filed by Michelle Grove, who requested a copy of the police report as well as any video or audio recordings pertaining to the auto accident in Potters Mills, about 15 miles east of State College. "They have to prove that's the case", Ready said. The Supreme Court went on to note that according to Pennsylvania's law in effect at the time the amendment was passed, proceeds from the sale of trust assets must be returned to the body of the trust, which, in this scenario, would mean ...

Appeal expected; jury awards $218M to Kan

June 24, 2017

The Kansas class action lawsuit began on June 5 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and represents the first of eight class-action lawsuits against Syngenta. Syngenta AG et al, No. 2:14-cv-02571). The farmers suffered profound economic damage in 2013 when Chinese authorities refused imports of corn grown with Syngenta's bioengineered seeds, causing prices to plummet, according to a lawyer for the plaintiffs.

Jefferson County Relay for Life set for this weekend

June 24, 2017

In your life, you've probably known five people who have had cancer. Gil Pharand, Manager of the North Bay and District Canadian Cancer Society, says that everyone at some time has or will be touched by the disease. "It's an event we have been a part of four 17 years and we are very proud to host it". "I'm cancer-free in 2017", she said. Bleau's daughter, Nicole Krueger, was also diagnosed with cancer in May of 2015.

Soon, We should get a Fitness App from Malaika Arora

June 24, 2017

The source also added, "While actresses like Shilpa Shetty and Bipasha Basu have written books on fitness or released DVDs, that doesn't excite Malaika". In Instagram, she posted an image where she is seen performing yoga in the woods with her child. On World Yoga Day 2017, Rakhi sweated it out in her workout session.

SoftBank holds back Paytm-FreeCharge merger until Flipkart, Snapdeal agree to deal

June 24, 2017

PremjiInvest - the personal investment arm of Wipro chairman Azim Premji and a minority investor in Snapdeal - had written to the company seeking greater clarity on the deal terms. However, The Economic Times report says special payments to be made to shareholders is expected to be around $150 million. SoftBank, which is looking to own about 20% of the combined entity, will put in more money via its massive joint investment fund.

Sen. Collins: Long-Awaited Health Bill is a Concern

June 24, 2017

The Senate bill is similar to the version of the House measure that passed last month. Virginia's two Democratic U.S. senators were quick to blast the proposed health care bill on Thursday while Tennessee's two Republican senators said there's a need to repeal and resolve the Affordable Care Act now in place.

Senate Health Bill Would Revamp Medicaid, Alter ACA Guarantees, Cut Premium Support

June 24, 2017

And the Senate bill would take more time to phase out the ACA's expansion of Medicaid coverage; despite claims that this represents "heart", it may have less to do with compassion than skewing how the bill is scored by the Congressional Budget Office.

Mitch McConnell Seeks Votes to Help Push Health Care Bill Through Senate

June 24, 2017

Any replacement for the Affordable Care Act needs to address the problems that led to its adoption in the first place: rising numbers of uninsured people, resulting in steadily higher costs for the shrinking number of those with health-care coverage.

Death of freed United States student mystery, says N.Korea

June 24, 2017

North Korea claimed Friday that it doesn't know why American college student Otto Warmbier's health was so poor that after months of imprisonment he ended up dying - and said it even revived him after his "heart was almost stopped". North Korea has tested several new missile systems this year, including a powerful midrange missile that experts say could one day reach targets as far as Hawaii or Alaska.

Vermont pot proponent still hopes for legalization next year

June 24, 2017

Democratic state Sen. Dick Sears , who helped negotiate the Senate version, said he's still hopeful legalization can be passed in time for it to be implemented on July 1, 2018, the same date in the Senate bill , but expressed concern that delays could make that more hard.

Three people killed in semi, auto collision

June 24, 2017

The truck driver tried to take evasive action to avoid the crash, the patrol said. Matthew Bramel, 21, Shelby Johnson, 19, and Cody Nelson, 25, were all pronounced dead at the scene. Another backseat passenger, a woman from New Albany, was taken to a hospital. US 6 will be closed between USA 23 and Helena until the investigation is complete and EMA coordinates the cleanup of the diesel fuel spilled at the crash.

US Rep. Jacky Rosen to run for Senate in key Nevada race

June 24, 2017

Nevada Republicans are calling a first-term congresswoman self-serving and untrustworthy for moving quickly up the political ranks with her expected candidacy in the state's closely watched U.S. Many political commentators have named the incumbent as the most vulnerable sitting Republican in the nation, and his possible support - or lack thereof - of a GOP-backed healthcare law may make that re-election bid more hard.

Obama denounces 'fundamental meanness' of Senate GOP health care bill

June 24, 2017

If passed in its current form, the Senate bill would greatly weaken Medicaid , the federal-state program that provides insurance to almost 69 million people , more than any other government or private program. State Democratic Party Chairman Marcel Groen called the plan "unconscionable ... heartless, immoral and wrong", a claim backed by Sen. Democrats were hoping to scare off as many Republican votes as possible by planning efforts around the country to criticize the measure.

Ford recalls 15 600 cars in South Africa over fire risk

June 23, 2017

Previously, Ford India had recalled 1,66,021 units of Figo and Fiesta Classic models in September 2013 to rectify faulty rear twist beam and the power steering hose. As reports came in of an increasing number of Kugas catching fire, the South African National Consumer Commission stepped in, resulting in Ford recalling Kugas for replacement of components which could cause overheating.

Expect a rainy New Orleans weekend after Tropical Storm Cindy

June 23, 2017

It is the first tropical system to make landfall in Louisiana since Hurricane Isaac in 2012. Urban, densely populated areas near Birmingham, Alabama's largest city, have taken significant damage. "Right now, we're not anticipating any severe weather with these storms", Villanueva said. In southwest Louisiana, not far from where Cindy came ashore before dawn Thursday, motorists in trucks were driving through knee-high water in the streets.

Ignatius High School Student Killed In Fall From San Francisco Cliff

June 23, 2017

She had lost her footing and fell from a steep cliff about 6:30 p.m. near the Lands End Labyrinth, according to the fire department. Rescue crews were hampered by "strong and treacherous search conditions", said SFFD spokesman Jonathan Baxter .

Qatar Says Neighbors' Demands Have Nothing To Do With Terror

June 23, 2017

The Iran provisions in the document say Qatar must close diplomatic posts in Iran, expel any members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard, and only conduct trade and commerce with Tehran that complies with US and worldwide sanctions. The Arab countries signaled that if Qatar refuses to comply by the 10-day deadline, they will continue to restrict its access to land, sea and air routes indefinitely amid mounting economic pressure on the Persian Gulf nation.

Bombings at market in Pakistan kill 15

June 23, 2017

Emergency has been declared in all hospitals in the city, said local officials. Earlier this year in March, a auto bomb blast outside an imambargah located in a busy Parachinar market claimed the lives of 24 people and left 90 others injured.

Your Baby Warms Your Heart. Breastfeeding Might Protect It

June 23, 2017

The long-term gains on cardiovascular wellness , however, remained mostly unclear. What's more, for every six additional months of breastfeeding , the risks of heart disease and stroke were reduced by 4 per cent and 3 per cent, respectively.

Traders Secrets on Calpine Corporation (CPN), Macy's, Inc

June 23, 2017

Merck & Co Inc now has $183.18 billion valuation. The last session's volume of 4.69 million shares was lower than its average volume of 5.93 million shares. Moreover, Glovista Ltd Llc has 0.07% invested in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) for 1.81M shares. Cornerstone Advisors Inc holds 0% or 525 shares in its portfolio.

YouTube CEO announces new mobile, VR features at VidCon

June 23, 2017

Logged-in users spend an average of more than one hour per day watching YouTube just on mobile devices, a pretty daunting number that showcases just how pervasive video has gotten on the mobile web. The new format is aimed at making it easier and cheaper for YouTube creators to shoot VR video. In terms of app updates, YouTube said its mobile platform will now dynamically adapt to the format of any video (see below) - whether it be vertical, horizontal, or square, as well as other ...

Senate conservatives try to gain leverage over health care overhaul

June 23, 2017

The Senate bill would also reduce subsidies now provided to help people without workplace coverage get private health insurance, said Caroline Pearson, a senior vice president of the health care consulting firm Avalare Health. The House bill did the same, but beginning in 2025, the Senate bill will use a different funding formula that slows spending growth even more than the House bill.

DPRK says death of United States student Warmbier "mystery"

June 23, 2017

China's top diplomat told Donald Trump that Beijing was willing to keep working with Washington to defuse tensions on the Korean peninsula - days after the United States leader implied that Chinese efforts had failed. On June 13, North Korea released Warmbier in a comatose state. His family objected to an autopsy , so the Hamilton County coroner's office conducted only an external examination of his body and is still trying to determine his cause of death.

South Carolina city puts barricades on parts of ocean street

June 23, 2017

Joey Crosby said. The city is working to fix its sense of safety and reputation after multiple shootings. City manager John Pedersen said people mingling with traffic were responsible for the most serious shooting early Sunday. A person was shot at Coastal Grand Mall on Saturday afternoon. Councilman Randal Wallace told the Sun News on Tuesday he was supportive of the idea.

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