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Rep. Scalise Readmitted to ICU; Condition Listed as Serious

July 06, 2017

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has been readmitted to the intensive care unit, CNN and Fox News reported Wednesday night. The congressman was struck in the hip, and the bullet tore into blood vessels, bones and internal organs. The hospital added in a statement that Scalise is in serious condition. Four others, including two Capitol Police Officers, were also wounded in the shooting.

Jeremy Corbyn takes prime minister to task on public sector pay

July 06, 2017

The assertion by Prime Minister Theresa May that awarding front-line emergency services workers and NHS medical staff a pay increase equal to or above the rate of inflation would bankrupt the country was met with derision after Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) and an urgent Commons question on the matter.

Police receive hundreds of reports of illegal fireworks during 4th of July

July 06, 2017

In addition to taking possession of the exploded and unexploded fireworks, police arrested Theodore Lynch, 50, of Madison. Leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, Stockton Police made a number of illegal fireworks seizures. Big bursts of fireworks were visible across the Treasure Valley overnight, and since July 1, Ada County says they've received 392 calls related to illegal fireworks - keeping law enforcement plenty busy.

US would consider no-fly zone in Syria if Russia agrees

July 06, 2017

The United States is prepared to work with Russian Federation on establishing "no-fly zones" in Syria as part of a joint effort to stabilize the war-ravaged country, America's top diplomat said Wednesday, ahead of President Donald Trump's first face-to-face with Vladimir Putin.

America's Cup homecoming - Team NZ party about to get started

July 06, 2017

The pair thanked the crowd, along with skipper Glenn Ashby and teammate Blair Tuke. "It's an overwhelming feeling of just pride", Dalton said. One family wore matching T-shirts reading "revenge and redemption", in a nod to Team New Zealand's crushing loss to Oracle in San Francisco in 2013.

United Nations experts to Virginia: Don't execute man with mental disorder

July 06, 2017

Morva's history, mental health experts have determined that Mr. Morva has suffered for years from delusional disorder, a condition in which a person steadfastly believes and acts in accordance with "realities" that are not true", they wrote.

Wendell Resident Wanted For Alleged Murder And Armed Assault

July 06, 2017

Police say a warrant has been issued for 53-year-old Lewis Starkey III on murder and assault charges. The woman, identified as Amanda Glover, later died. He then allegedly drove to Chicopee, where police said he went into a trucking company where he used to work and fired through the glass at an employee.

Inmate serving life sentence escapes from maximum security facility near Charleston

July 06, 2017

He and another inmate escaped Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia in 2004 by hiding in a trash truck. They were both captured days later without incident at a Jasper County hotel. Causey was in prison on a life sentence for a kidnapping violation from Richland County. Causey had served prison time in 1992 for grand larceny and other charges, according to the Associated Press .

Performance Details for - SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG)

July 06, 2017

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sheets Smith Wealth Management increased its stake in Realty Income Corporation by 0.3% in the first quarter. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 28th. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.36%.

Weather warning for England and Wales

July 06, 2017

Greg Dewhurst, a forecaster at the Met Office, said the risk of thunderstorms is likely to develop during the night mainly across the south coast of England, before pushing into the London area at around 6am on Thursday. It stays warm on Friday, as the main threat of any impacts from thunderstorms and torrential downpours moves away during the early hours of Friday.

Trump's first paycheck to fund restoration projects at Antietam

July 06, 2017

By law, the president apparently must accept a paycheck. "The Civil War Trust and the National Park Foundation, and Save Historic Antietam Foundation have also pledged funds bringing the total gift to $263,545". The Battle of Antietam was a critical one in the Civil War, and it remains the single bloodiest day in American history. The win by the North prevented the Confederates under Robert E.

Increase in stray pets at Humane Society after 4th of July

July 06, 2017

July 5th is a big day for intakes at Washoe County Animal Services because so many dogs take off during the loud explosions that accompany fireworks. Kilman says they are nearly at capacity. When an animal is brought in, animals are given a vet exam. Gary said the technician looks for tags and microchips to identify the pets. "So we would love to have more of those reunions", Fugate said.

Simone Veil to be laid to rest in the Panthéon

July 06, 2017

Best known in France for spearheading the legalization of abortion, Veil faced down sexist criticism and repeatedly broke barriers for women in politics. "Sixty years later I am still haunted by the images, the odours, the cries, the humiliation, the blows and the sky filled with the smoke of the crematoriums", she said in a TV interview broadcast in 2005.

Puppy abandoned at Las Vegas airport highlights domestic violence

July 06, 2017

She didn't want to leave me with all her heart. The note reads: "Hi!" He probably needs a vet. While the note the Chihuahua was left with mentions a possible injury, Chewy appears to be healthy and happy. "I cried", said Darlene Blair of Connor & Millie Rescue. Chewy was found by a concerned passerby who placed him in the care of Connor and Millie's Dog Rescue (CMDR ) in Las Vegas , Nevada.

Watch SpaceX Launch A Satellite Into Orbit

July 06, 2017

SpaceX cancelled the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket the second time in as many days with the latest one caused by an automation system. SpaceX launched yet another Falcon 9 successfully today, for a mission from its LC-39A launch facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

China presents Germany with two giant pandas

July 06, 2017

Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Wednesday ahead of the G20 summit on Friday. China had previously given three pandas to Germany, but the last one, 34-year-old Bao Bao, died in Berlin in 2012, having become the oldest male panda in the world .

Shell recalls cardboard cutouts of female employee after groping pics emerge

July 06, 2017

Shell Malaysia has pulled advertisements of a smiling woman - because men wouldn't stop pawing her and posting pictures to social media. She has criticised the "extreme behaviour" of the men in the images. The member of staff who posed up for the picture to feature on the lifesize posters said she felt " humiliated " when pictures of her chest and crotch being grabbed my motorists were seen by her friends and family.

Trump Travels To Europe Amid North Korea Threats

July 06, 2017

US President Donald Trump will touch down in Warsaw on Wednesday evening to talk security and trade with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda and meet regional leaders before heading to Germany for a G20 summit. As in Saudi Arabia, there will be business to showcase. Less than a month after Poland's Baltic Sea terminal received its first shipment of US liquefied natural gas, a spot cargo from Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass plant in Louisiana, authorities in Warsaw are mooting ambitious ...

Investors Real Estate Trust (IRET)

July 06, 2017

MNR's SI was 599,700 shares in July as released by FINRA. Any way you dice it, a dip below $2.05 a share would be very bad news for CVM's technical picture in the near-term. $686,905 worth of DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) was sold by Stout L Kevin on Tuesday, March 14. DOUBLEDAY RICHARD also sold $217,290 worth of DexCom, Inc.

Qatar's reply to demands 'negative'

July 06, 2017

As per people believes, the White House having an urge to unite all the friendly countries to the U.S. in the Arabian Peninsula, which will help the United States in a long time bonding between them, and it also allows the USA to evade a potential war that might begin in the region.

Women with high testosterone have competitive advantage — IAAF study

July 06, 2017

Track stars such as South Africa's Caster Semenya and India's Dutee Chand both endured banishment for failing so-called "gender tests". "The study analysed 2127 mass spectrometry-measured serum androgen concentrations obtained from elite athletes participating in the 2011 and 2013 IAAF World Championships", the IAAF said in the release.

Government Services Shut Down in New Jersey and Maine

July 06, 2017

He objected to both its contents and the process that led to Friday's vote, which ended with the leaders of the House and Senate negotiating the final details. By Monday, the partial shutdown was continuing for a third day. The House passed the budget by a count of 92-54 on Monday. The Maine Senate has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a $7.1 billion, two-year budget proposal that some Democrats said they hated.

Fidaa Movie Second Song "Edo Jarugutondi" will be out Today

July 06, 2017

The movie revolves around Varuntej who plays a NRI and Sai Pallavi who plays a Telangana village girl. Now makers will give a second YouTube blast by releasing Fidaa 2nd song. The Fidaa movie is starred by Megastar nephew Varun Tej and Malayalam actress Sai Pallavi , who gained fame in one night through " Premam " movie.

Roswell Police rescue dogs locked in hot vehicle

July 06, 2017

Horrifying bodycam footage released on Wednesday shows the rescue and medical treatment of two dogs that suffered from heat stroke after they were left in a auto that reached temperatures of 167 degrees Fahrenheit. Dogs exhibiting heat stroke will have very red gums and will be panting. She says even with the windows down cars can reach temperatures over 108 degrees, which will cause heat stoke for dogs.

Are Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost back on?

July 06, 2017

But while Jost was in France two weeks ago for a Cannes Lions event for truTV, Johansson was photographed holding hands with her lawyer Yorn and dining with him at Upper East Side eatery Scalinatella. Johansson was married to actor Ryan Reynolds from September 2008 until the couple announced their separation in December 2010. Jost dated Rashida Jones for three years.

Panama leaks: JIT in Qatar

July 06, 2017

According to a report by The News citing sources, the high-powered JIT has chose to send one of its members to Doha to record Prince Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabar Al-Thani's statement in the purview of money trail of Sharif family. "They were supposed to acquire details on the London apartments, for which the Qatari letter is adequate", added Kirmani. It was earlier reported that one of the JIT members will fly to Doha on July 6, to record his excellency's statement.

Flint Airport Attacker Shows No Regret; Chants 'Allahu Akbar' in Court

July 06, 2017

Ftouhi, shackled and wearing a white T-shirt and orange trousers, chanted in Arabic " Allahu akbar " ("God is greatest") four times as he entered the courtroom on Wednesday afternoon and spoke again only to acknowledge he understood the charges and possible prison sentence he faced.

UFC 213 Embedded (Ep. 2): The Fighters Get Settled in Las Vegas

July 06, 2017

After two minutes of feeling each other out and fending off a couple takedown attempts, Nunes planted a clean right hand on Tate's jaw that straightened the champion up and instantly signalled that she was in trouble. Many said afterward if it had been a five round bout, Shevchenko would've gone on to win. Nunes battered Rousey for 48 seconds until the leading lady of mixed martial arts couldn't handle anymore.

Japanese PM Abe Urges G20 to Work Together on Climate Protection

July 06, 2017

They warned, "given the United States intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, the resolve of the other 19 leaders at the upcoming G20 Summit to safeguard the future of our planet is more important than ever". "We must stop funding fossils and shift these subsidies". But according to the report's authors, "talk is cheap" if financing of fossil fuel projects continues .

Vatican rocked as police 'break-up drug-fulled orgy at Cardinal's apartment'

July 06, 2017

Police entered an apartment at the former palace of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (or Holy Office) located on the outskirts of Vatican City. Il Fatto Quotidiano reported that Pope Francis was furious at the news and as a result may force Coccopalmerio into retirement. In March the Vatican was hit with a wave of lurid accusations of misbehaving priests across Italy with scandals involving orgies, prostitution and porn videos.

Miami Heat Taking Serious Approach to Re-Sign Dion Waiters

July 06, 2017

These teams have reportedly been in on Waiters for a while now. As a result, Waiters made the decision to opt out of the second year of his contract, thus becoming an unrestricted free agent. If the Knicks renounce the rights to Derrick Rose (who, ESPN reported , will meet with the Clippers on Wednesday), they will have $ 15 million of cap space.

No Information on NJ Voters Given to Trump Voting Commission -Yet

July 06, 2017

The vast majority of state secretaries of state have since rejected the president's demand for confidential voter information, including Delbert Hosemann, the Republican secretary of state of Mississippi. "We will not give the commission information that is not public in our state". The Kansas secretary also addressed the criticism from several secretaries of state over the past few days that the commission might be seeking to legitimize Trump's assertions that widespread voter fraud cost ...

Kenyan security officers battle al-Shabaab militants

July 06, 2017

A separate police statement said "three officers are confirmed dead, one is seriously injured and 14 were unhurt". In July 2014, more than 60 militants attacked the same village, torched houses and stole drugs at the same dispensary. In Lamu county four children and four police officers were killed by a roadside bomb last week, while seven police officers and one civilian died in a similar attack in May.

Brown Advisory Securities LLC Reduces Stake in Exelon Corporation (EXC)

July 06, 2017

Private Advisor Llc reported 0.09% of its portfolio in Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC ). It also reduced Allergan Plc stake by 1,646 shares and now owns 11,488 shares. Investors of record on Monday, May 15th were paid a dividend of $0.3275 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 11th. This represents a $1.31 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.63%.

San Francisco's minimum wage rises to $14

July 06, 2017

The reasonable increase of $12 by 2018 left room for businesses to adjust and was supported by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. They also may have limited wiggle room in how much they can charge their families, particularly if they are serving a low-income clientele.

What Do Analysts Say About Array BioPharma Inc. (ARRY)

July 06, 2017

Windward Capital Management Company acquired 64,624 shares as American Intl Group Inc (AIG)'s stock declined 2.08%. Lowes Companies Inc now has $66.25B valuation. Johnson Group invested in 116 shares. 82 funds opened positions while 197 raised stakes. TEGNA Inc. (NYSE:TGNA) is another stock that is grabbing investors attention these days.

A New Era Has Not Yet Arrived — Israel and UNESCO

July 06, 2017

The three countries that rejected the resolution were: Burkina Faso, the Philippines and Jamaica. Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan supported the UNESCO resolution despite Israeli efforts toward these countries. This is the third time in five years that the Palestinians have attempted to use the emergency procedure to deem a site in danger, beginning with the Church of the Nativity in 2012 and followed by the Battir Terraces in 2014.

China: Travel Alert For India Only Depending On Security Situation

July 06, 2017

It also said that India had "trampled on" the Panchsheel pact by "illegally entering" Chinese territory. The standoff between troops of India and China at Doklam area started after Bhutan, which has close diplomatic and military ties with India, protested to Beijing about the People's Liberation Army troops building a road in the strategic location close to chicken neck tri-junction.

Spain's PM urges calm over Catalonia independence

July 05, 2017

The regional government led by Carles Puigdemont , said if "Yes" wins, it would declare independence within 48 hours, while if voters rejected the move, there would be an early election to form a new regional government. Spain's Constitutional court and the country's government have blocked previous independence bids and will block an attempt to hold a referendum. Catalonia's regional government chose October 1st for a referendum on a split from Spain, stepping up the confro.

Norwegian Air launching London flights to Chicago, Austin

July 06, 2017

We will now offer nonstop service from 15 USA cities to 13 European cities, no other airline can rival that. There will be four flights a week to Chicago , starting on March 25, and three flights a week to Austin, starting on March 27. From March 25, 2018, the low-priced carrier will fly to Chicago O'Hare four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos said: "As America's third biggest city, Chicago is ideal addition to our growing networks while ...

Coentrao moves to Sporting CP on loan

July 05, 2017

Coentrao won one Primeira Liga and two Taca da Liga titles during his time at Sporting's arch rivals Benfica before joining Real for €30m in 2011. Sporting have given Coentrao the opportunity to prove he can still perform at the top level, with the player tweeting a picture of himself and his family in their famous Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Palestinian Authority Lays Off Thousands of Gaza Employees

July 06, 2017

Despite mediation efforts by several Arab states, Fatah and Hamas fail to reconcile since the near civil war a decade ago. Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum slammed the move calling it "immoral and inhumane". Abu Omar said he expected the arrival of 22 Egyptian fuel trucks the Rafah crossing Sunday evening, headed to Gaza's only power plant. The majority of the Israeli public believes that during the next year, a war will break out between Israel and Hamas in Gaza .

U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan

July 05, 2017

The death of a 19-year-old US soldier in southern Afghanistan on Monday highlights the USA military's evolving role in the war there under President Trump's administration, after years of President Barack Obama restricting the use of conventional combat troops on the battlefield.

More than 100 shot in Chicago over Fourth of July weekend

July 05, 2017

Of those, 12 were killed. Still, the nation's third-largest city has seen almost 330 murders already this year, according to USA Today . The Harrison District on the West Side, which hadn't seen a shooting since the end of May, saw 14 people shot over the weekend.

Bankrate, Inc. (RATE) Mix Thrust In Focus with CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL)

July 05, 2017

They are also projecting the Low EPS estimate of $0.46 and the High EPS estimate of $0.57. The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS), at its latest closing price of $22.91, it has a price-to-book ratio of 3.04, compared to an industry average at 4.29. 03/22/2017 - CenturyLink , Inc. had its "sell" rating reiterated by analysts at Goldman Sachs. Cleararc Capital Inc. now owns 13,386 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $316,000 after buying an additional 93 shares during the period.

Lindsay Lohan urges people to stop bullying Trump

July 05, 2017

Former child star Lindsay Lohan called for people to stop "bullying" President Donald Trump on Twitter this week and declared herself a supporter of the embattled president. - Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) July 4, 2017 It's not the first time Lohan has offered her support of the president. I think it would be a positive thing for America to show their care and support, and for him to experience what it's like for these people ...

Explosion at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida under investigation

July 05, 2017

An explosion is being investigated at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, officials say. Eglin officials said on Twitter a fire broke out at a building near the lab, causing a plume of smoke that was believed to contain methyl chloride . According to the EPA , even short-term exposure to the chemical can cause severe neurological effects, and organ and nerve damage. The site of the explosion is not near the housing area of the base.

Erdogan, Merkel to hold meeting in Hamburg ahead of G20 summit

July 05, 2017

The latest dispute between Berlin and Ankara reflects a sharp deterioration in relations between the two governments over the past year. Mr Erdogan triggered a diplomatic spat earlier this year when Germany and The Netherlands banned rallies meant to increase support for him in April's emergency powers referendum.

Booker Group sales rise as it prepares for Tesco takeover

July 05, 2017

Booker Group, who own the Londis and Budgens convenience store chains said its balance sheet remains strong, and added that it plans to seek shareholder approval to pay a special dividend of 3.02p per share. Total sales at the group were up 4.0%. Tesco and Booker asked the competition watchdog last week to "fast-track" its investigation into their £3.7 billion merger, with the deal expected to face an in-depth probe.

Sunderland AFC set to complete triple signing from Premier League

July 05, 2017

The defender, who can play both at centre-half and left-back, is Simon Grayson's first signing at the club following his appointment as the Black Cats manager, according to the club's website . The 31-year-old was a huge hit during his six years at Celtic, where he scored over 30 goals for the club and won three Scottish Premier League titles.