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Liquor Stores Can Now Sell On Sundays

July 04, 2017

Convenience and a liquor law actually from this century. Some store owners fear the increased overhead will make it hard for small family-owned stores to compete against bigger retailers. Now, not everyone is thrilled about this new law. Others say that this forces the smaller stores to be open on Sundays so they don't risk losing customers to the bigger retail stores.

DC City Officials Talk July 4th Safety

July 04, 2017

Kilgo said few citations have been issued, but fire marshals and police will respond to complaints and confiscate fireworks or cite residents discharging fireworks . "Just go see a show and enjoy yourself, and leave the other stuff alone". From all-day festivals to nighttime fireworks , here's what's poppin' in Humboldt.

Police shoot suspect near Hillsboro airport

July 04, 2017

The man pointed his gun at police and fired one shot into the air. Reimann says the man got into the helicopter, which was running, but officers arrived before he could take off. Airport employees told KATU that they heard shots fired at the airport and that someone tried to steal a helicopter from the airport. A witness also said they saw a masked man with a hoodie fleeing police.

One person in custody, one hospitalized after incident at Dallas hotel

July 04, 2017

A second person was loaded into a police cruiser, Dallas police said. A man was seen "acting oddly " outside a room before the shots were heard, WFAA reported.

North Korea can make 10-20 nuclear warheads, think tank says

July 04, 2017

It now believes that Kim Jong Un's regime has enough fissile material for up to 20 nuclear warheads, compared to the 10 it was thought to possess in 2016. "The projected increases in US spending are not unexpected", SIPRI Associate Senior Fellow Hans Kristensen said. Meanwhile, a number of countries declare their determination for preservation and development of their nuclear programs as well as modernization.

Disney Releases First Episode of Star Wars

July 04, 2017

As they cross the desert on Jakku, they encounter a Nightwatcher worm-a creature we glimpsed briefly in The Force Awakens , but never saw its entire form until now. "The heart of the story would still be the same if you changed the medium". Star Wars Forces of Destiny will also be supported by global product extensions, such as books, apparel, bedding, and toys - including the new line of "Adventure Figures" created by Hasbro, which bridges the gap between traditional action figures and ...

Wayne Rooney Return Reportedly Expected by Everton Amid Man United Transfer Talk

July 04, 2017

The veteran striker, long linked with a move away from Old Trafford with Everton , MLS and China as possible destinations, looks happy and feeling like a part of the club, for sure. Once those deals are done, Everton will then turn their focus to securing Rooney's signature. Rooney has also rewritten the England record books, having scored 53 times in 119 caps to become the national team's all-time top scorer.

Hot air balloon crashes in pond near Disney World

July 04, 2017

The Florida Highway Patrol said there were 16 people and the pilot on board when the balloon crashed around 8 a.m. "The balloon tilted, the basket tilted, people got underneath the plastic, and that's when it got serious", Westerby said.

Elderly driver plunges vehicle into Colorado resort pool

July 04, 2017

Vehicle lands in a pool at Cheyenne Mountain Resort on July 3, 2017. Police told the station the woman was going 50 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour at the time of the crash. The pool was not open at the time, so no one was inside. Police gave her a ticket for careless driving. The crash may disrupt holiday swimming plans - police told media that officers would be at the site for the majority of the day and the pool has to be drained before the vehicle is removed.

Sony is restarting production of vinyl records

July 04, 2017

In the digital age, we have no trouble getting our music fix without turning to large, delicate records that require a bulky machine to play them. Sony , which represents chart-topping artists like Adele and Beyonce, stopped making vinyls in 1989.

Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX) Rating Increased to Hold at Berenberg Bank

July 04, 2017

Barrick Gold Corporation's revenue for the quarter was up 3.3% compared to the same quarter previous year. Colfax Corporation now has $4.92 billion valuation. Stocks of Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE ABX ) started trading at 15.91 on early Wednesday. the company has 50 Day SMA of $16.37 along with a 200 - day SMA of $17.50.

ConocoPhillips (COP) Rating Lowered to Strong Sell at BidaskClub

July 04, 2017

The Company's lead product, Vascepa capsule, is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. The stock of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) earned "Strong-Buy" rating by Vetr on Monday, August 31. Cowen and Company reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ConocoPhillips in a research report on Friday, April 14th.

Harrison Hot Springs wildfire prompts notice-to-leave order

July 04, 2017

But the fire continues to burn in steep terrain in a heavily used recreation area above the east shore of the lake. Last year, enormous fires in the Prince George fire centre pushed that number of to about 92,513 hectares burned by the end of June.

Will, Kate and Harry visit Princess Diana's grave on her birthday

July 04, 2017

Before the statue is erected in the public gardens of Kensington Palace in London in August, visitors are leaving balloons, signs and flowers at the palace gates to honor Diana . Speaking to Newsweek for a profile published this month, Harry said his grief at her death still haunts him. Diana's older sisters - Lady Sarah McCorquodale, 60, and 62-year-old Baroness Fellowes - also attended yesterday's ceremony.

USA launches new air strike on Somalia

July 04, 2017

The strike this weekend was the second under this new authority. Audricia Harris, a Pentagon spokeswoman. Nearby in Yemen, the USA military has conducted more than 80 airstrikes against Al Qaeda's Yemen affiliate, known as Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, since President Trump took office, doubling the average over the past five years.

Sunny skies, with highs in the mid-80s — Sunday weather

July 04, 2017

Wednesday|Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 60s. Most of us will stay dry. Light and variable wind. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Low: 79. High: 97. By Thursday , dewpoints and the threat for a shower or thunderstorm will both be on the rise. It's the morning after Canada Day and the rain has tapered off for now, but there seems to be more of yesterday's weather in store for the national capital again today .

Tripura TMC MLAs back Ram Nath Kovind, Mamata disassociates from them

July 03, 2017

Already, the BJP has almost 63-65% votes, enough to ensure Kovind will comfortably sail through. Speaking on this expulsion the working cong president Pradyot Manikya Deb Burman has said that these MLA's who can not live without power will keep on looking for greener pastures while this may be an internal matter of another political party it would be ill advised for any national party to welcome them back into their fold.

Players Want Ravi Shastri To Become India's Next Coach

July 03, 2017

Media reports It was Tendulkar who had asked Shastri to apply for the job. Shastri revealed that he had applied for the position "long back". Kumble had finally had to go because of differences with captain Virat Kohli. The head coach position has been vacant since Anil Kumble's resignation following India's 180-run defeat against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final at the Oval on June 18.

Miami judge rules Florida's new Stand-Your-Ground law is unconstitutional

July 03, 2017

The updated legislation was supported and promoted by the National Rifle Association, who said that it was merely a clarification on the true intent of the "Stand Your Ground" law when it was enacted in 2005. Supporters argue it is critical for self-defense, while opponents believe it contributes to a "shoot-first" mentality. The law eliminated a citizen's duty to retreat before using deadly force to counter an apparent threat.

Canadian baby registered 'gender unspecified' in possible world first

July 03, 2017

Doty is demanding that the child's gender be removed off all official records, according to the CBC . Kori Doty, an educator and advocate for gender-free identification, said that gender designation at birth can cause problems for gender non-conforming persons, later in life.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) Stake Held by Stonebridge Capital Management Inc

July 03, 2017

Fisher Asset Management LLC decreased its stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC ) by 0.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Vetr upgraded shares of Wells Fargo & Company from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $55.95 target price on the stock in a research note on Monday, June 26th.

China's Not Too Thrilled With The US' Newest Arms Sale

July 03, 2017

The total includes roughly $1.3 million in transactions that are considered "foreign military sales", plus another commercial deal that also requires USA government approval and brings the total to $1.4 billion. "But the planned arms sales do add weight to Trump's wrestling match with Beijing", Hsieh said. Relations between Taipei and Beijing have rapidly deteriorated since Tsai took the reins, ending an eight-year cross-strait rapprochement.

Turkish captain says Greek coast guard fired on his freighter: CNN Turk

July 03, 2017

The M/V ACT was about 3 miles off the coast of Rhodes and carrying steel from the southern port of İskenderun to İzmit in the northwest, Turkey-based Deniz Haber Ajansı reported. The ship was cruising in worldwide waters and its captain replied that he will not follow this directive, while informing the Turkish coast guard of the incident and changing the ship's course towards Turkish territorial waters.

DEVELOPING: Vehicle Mows Down Pedestrians Near Logan International Airport In Boston

July 03, 2017

Several pedestrians suffered varying degrees of injury, according to police. Boston police, firefighters and EMS units are on scene. "He wouldn't hurt anyone". It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. Ten people have been taken to several different hospitals, some with serious injuries, the Boston Globe said.

Now a high chance tropical depression forms later this week

July 03, 2017

If a storm develops, it would be Don, the fourth named storm of a season that so far has gotten off to an early start. It's a bit unusual for Atlantic storms to form this early, as they usually pass through in August and September, forecasters say.

NEET counselling 2017 From Today - Fill Choices at mcc

July 03, 2017

Anshul, the counsel for the petitioners in recent HT report mentioned that all the petitioners had appeared for the NEET UG 2016, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the result of which was published on August 16, 2016.

New Jersey Holocaust memorial targeted by Neo-Nazis

July 03, 2017

Seven married couples who live in Lakewood , including a rabbi and his wife, now face charges they misrepresented their incomes to get a combined $2 million in public welfare benefits they weren't entitled to. In another recent antisemitic incident in Lakewood, fliers referring to the arrests of the Jewish couples were placed on dozens of cars. Lakewood, where 60 percent of the 100,000 residents are Ultra-Orthodox Jews, has 100 private religious schools.

City delegation to present Brexit blueprint to Brussels

July 03, 2017

According to the newspaper, the delegation, to be led by former City minister Mark Hoban, is independent of the Government, but has the unofficial support of some Whitehall figures. Last week, Brexit Secretary David Davis suggested the United Kingdom will be out of the customs union and single market after March 2019. Drugmakers, which overwhelmingly favored remaining in the European Union, account for 25 percent of all United Kingdom business research spending and companies have warned ...

Sunil Grover & Ali Asgar Upset With Kiku Sharda's Tweet?

July 03, 2017

It all started when Kiku retweeted a comparison between the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) ratings of Kapil's "TKSS" and Sunil's "Super Night With Tubelight ". Apparently, Kapil in an drunk state hit Sunil and abused other members like Ali Asgar , Chandan Prabhakar , Sugandha Mishra and others. The source further added that Sunil and his team feel that there can't be any comparison between theirs and Kapil's show as the show that was supposed to be aired on Sunday (June 18) ...

Reds Zack Cozart expects Joey Votto to come through on donkey pledge

July 03, 2017

And yes, that is actually a reward Cozart wanted. Zack Cozart and Joey Votto will represent the Cincinnati Reds at the MLB All-Star Game. Now that Cozart is headed to the Midsummer Classic on July 11 in Miami, that dream is going to become a reality.

Microsoft is getting in-your-face about Windows 10 privacy

July 03, 2017

Microsoft has announced an update to the Windows 10 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) enterprise service, which will reportedly be much better at preventing cyber attacks. The post was written by the company's own cable guy, John Cable, "unofficially the Director of getting you to damn well update your version of Windows", whose official title is "Director of Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery".

Hindi signages at two metro stations in Bengaluru masked after protests

July 03, 2017

However, it is not confirmed whether higher-ups in BMRCL have instructed officials at metro stations to morph the names of stations displayed in Hindi. Security personnel from the both the police department and Karnataka Industrial Security Force were deployed at the stations. "I have written to the MD of BMRCL asking him under what rules Hindi has been added on the signboards", Siddaramaiah was quoted by the Hindustan Times .

SC allows 26-week pregnant woman to go for abortion

July 03, 2017

The woman had filed a petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the validity of Section 3 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, which says pregnancy can not be terminated after 20 weeks. The pregnancy termination law allows a woman to abort but only after doctors confirm "it is necessary to save the mother's life". The proposed bill intends to extend the permissible period for abortion from 20 weeks to 24 weeks if the healthcare provider believes the pregnancy involves a ...

Power sharing talks at Stormont to resume

July 03, 2017

A deal to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland is unlikely to materialise in the short term, Sinn Fein has said. Secretary of State James Brokenshire will give a statement to the House of Commons late Monday afternoon after the latest deadline to reach agreement fell by the wayside last Thursday.

Menta Capital LLC Takes Position in Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE:KRG)

July 03, 2017

The firm has "Buy" rating given on Monday, January 18 by Jefferies. The stock of Central Asia Metals Ltd (LON:CAML) has "Speculative Buy" rating given on Tuesday, April 12 by Beaufort Securities. 350,718 are held by Ameriprise Fincl. Arizona State Retirement Systems owns 43,007 shares or 0.01% of their U.S. portfolio. Manufacturers Life Ins The reported 35,844 shares.

IL school says 2 of 6 dead in plane crash worked there

July 03, 2017

Two of the men are identified on the Tioga Elementary School Facebook page as Thomas DeMauro, a psychical education teacher, and Chuck Tomlitz, the district maintenance director. "Mr. DeMauro and Mr. Tomlitz will be missed by all the Tioga Community", the school's co-principals wrote in the post . However, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are en route to assist with the investigation.

Syed Salahuddin confesses to conducting terror strikes in India

July 03, 2017

Salahuddin, the head of the biggest and principally indigenous militant gathering that battles against security constrains in India-held Kashmir, was responding to the US State Department's declaration of assigning him as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), at a question and answer session on Saturday at the Central Press Club in Muzaffarabad.

BSNL offering massive data benefits to postpaid users

July 03, 2017

BSNL customer care executive confirmed to Gadgets 360 that there's no additional data benefit for users enrolled under Plan 799, 1125, and 1525, and that they will continue to get 10GB, 20GB, and 30GB data per month, as before. What will happen after Jio offers reach the expiry date? This can be done via the Jio app itself. Now, there are no updates regarding the free services from Jio.

I'll be fine to play the Wimbledon, says Andy Murray

July 03, 2017

Murray sparked concerns he might have to withdraw from the grass court event after cancelling two scheduled exhibition matches this week at London's Hurlingham Club due to a sore hip. "It's not a distraction in the slightest". The return to form of veterans such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal sees the pair leading as front-runners heading into Wimbledon this year, but Murray's two titles in the past four years show he also can't be ruled out-injury or not.

Israel detains Palestinian lawmaker on security allegations

July 03, 2017

The 54-year-old was released in June 2016 after 14 months in an Israeli jail for allegedly encouraging attacks against Israelis. "The arrest follows a campaign of incitement launched by the Israeli government against PFLP and the resistance factions", it said in a statement .

Maitama Sule : Kano govt declares public holiday for deceased former minister

July 03, 2017

The statement read, "The death has occurred today (Monday) of Alhaji (Dr.) Yusuf Maitama Sule, Dan Masanin Kano ". The holiday was declared in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Mallam Mohammed Garba . The Shagari administration however appointed him an ambassador to the United Nations. After, Shagari's re-election in 1983, Sule was made the Minister of National Guidance, a portfolio created to assist the President in tackling corruption.

Trump Cuts White House Budget, Saves American Taxpayer $22 Million

July 03, 2017

Ivanka told CEOs who attended a summit at the White House in April, that encouraging young women to pursue jobs in professions including science, technology and engineering would help reduce the pay gap. The savings come from a cut in the amount spent on Michelle Obama's budget as First Lady, an end to the large number of "czars" and so-called "fellowships" that Obama employed, and a smaller White House workforce, Forbes magazine reported.

Manchester United Reveal 2017-18 Home Kit Ahead of Pre-Season Tour

July 03, 2017

The most distinctive feature is a white and black thick stripe end to the sleeves. The Reds will wear their new home shirt for the first time on the pre-season tour of the USA. Adidas say the new shirt "mixes classic football looks with terrace-inspired details like contrast-colour cuffs and a granddad collar". Minimalist, sophisticated designs and all-new button-up collars aside, United supporters remained disappointed due to the fact that they've now had to deal with more kit ...

Weak landspout tornado touches down in Michigan, NWS confirms

July 03, 2017

Nobody was injured and no damage has been reported. Meteorologists also surveyed a suspected tornado that was reported on the western shore of Sebago Lake. The tornado began on the southeast shore of Highland Lake before crossing through Bridgton. The third tornado touched down at 6:09 p.m. on Saturday, cutting a 200-yard path for less than half a mile in Oxford County.

NASA wants to throw DART at an asteroid

July 03, 2017

Part of a collaborative concept between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is a probe that, when built, is expected to divert the trajectory of space rocks hurtling toward Earth. DART's first mission is to intercept a small, non-threatening asteroid system known as Didymos. NASA clarified that asteroids strike Earth nearly every day, but most are small and break down as they enter the atmosphere.

Qatar defiant as deadline nears to resolve Gulf rift

July 03, 2017

Kuwait, which has been acting as a mediator in the crisis, has received assurances that " Doha would submit its official response to the demands to Kuwait on Monday", the statement said. Khuraiji stressed that Arab states' decision to end their diplomatic ties with Qatar must not be interpreted as blockade on the region. In a related development, U.S.

Democrats Push Bill That Could Oust President Trump For Mental Health Reasons

July 03, 2017

After the latest string of the president's Twitter rants, House Democrats are looking to pass a bill that would create an oversight commission that could remove the president by declaring them "incapacitated" under the 25th Amendment . And the response by Norm Eisen , former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republication, and White House Special Counsel under President Barack Obama .

Man allegedly mistakes son for intruder, shoots and kills him

July 03, 2017

Frank Leo Huner Jr., called Douglas County dispatch saying that he had fatally shot an intruder breaking into his home in the 3400 block of Elk Canyon Court. A coroner still has to identify the body in order to confirm the person shot was indeed Huner's son. Huner said he shot his son, who was not named, six times, WTOL reported.

Sophie Turner defends controversial rape scene

July 03, 2017

She claims that it's necessary for these topics to air to give people the "strength" and make them comfortable to be able to talk about their personal experiences. As yet, obviously, the production hasn't actually got off the ground, but it would make sense that we'll see extended run-times, given how much there will be to say around the war between the surviving men and the White Walker army.

Govt busts GST myths, asks people to ignore rumours

July 03, 2017

With VAT of 14.5%, service tax of 6 % and in some cases levy of various types of cess, consumers shelled out 20.5% plus for most items manufactured within Telangana. K M John, secretary (Legal and Taxation) of the KMCC, said that though there was adequate preparedness ahead of GST, there were concerns over the sale of existing stocks and additional costs in updating billing systems.