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94000 customers lose electricity after fire at station

July 09, 2017

By 10 p.m., at least 50,000 customers received electricity again, while crews worked to restore power to the the remaining 94,000 customers. The fire at the station in the Northridge/Reseda area of Los Angeles started about 6:52 p.m. Viewers on social media reported outages in Porter Ranch, Winnetka, West Hills, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Granada Hills, North Hills, Reseda and Chatsworth.

Brokerages Anticipate Liberty Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ:QVCA) to Announce $0.41 EPS

July 09, 2017

Shares of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ:BATRK) traded down 1.09% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $23.57. Macquarie Group Ltd. now owns 4,600 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $159,000 after buying an additional 3,285 shares in the last quarter.

Celtics Trade Bradley to Pistons for Marcus Morris

July 09, 2017

Morris is a skilled offensive player, but averaged just 4.6 rebounds last season (fewer than Bradley ) and has a career rebound rate of just 8.9 percent. Entering free agency, many theorised that Hayward would indeed go to the Celtics to pair up with his old college coach back in Butler - Brad Stevens - and move to the weaker Eastern Conference where he could push the C's over the three-time defending conference champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Aussie golfer Katherine Kirk takes a crack at shattering LPGA record

July 09, 2017

It suits my eye. "My husband was up here Monday and Tuesday with me, and he said to me last night, 'Someone could easily shoot eight under around here, '" Kirk said. "I hit the ball really solid". It's fun I mean I made I think a 19-footer on 17 and a 19-footer there for par on 18. I just kind of favored to the side of the pin that you had to, and I rolled in a few 15-footers.

ED Raids Premises Of RJD Chief Lalu's Daughter, Her Husband In Delhi

July 09, 2017

As the ED dug its heels and interrogation continued for above six hours, a sombre Misa, standing at the entrance, was captured in pictures that spoke about the trouble looming over a family that had dominated the political stage in Bihar and the national level for many decades.

G20-Gipfel: Schlachtfeld Schanzenviertel

July 09, 2017

Kurz danach gibt es die ersten Rangeleien zwischen Demonstranten und Polizei. Sie hat Augenzeugen aufgefordert, den Beamten Videos und Fotos von den Geschehnissen zur Verfügung zu stellen. Nach der verheerenden Freitagnacht im Hamburger Schanzenviertel ist die Lage auch am Samstagabend wieder eskaliert. Auf dem Rollladen eines Geschäfts stand "Chaostage Hamburg ".

US plans to test THAAD missile defenses as North Korea tensions mount

July 09, 2017

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to be tested is created to intercept and destroy short-, medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their final phase of flight. Moreover, many South Koreans don't want THAAD in their country because they believe the system is destabilizing relations with the north. He underlined that position at the summit on Friday, saying: "The nation with overwhelmingly the greatest leverage over North Korea is China".

Five RCCG workers among those crushed to death by container in Lagos

July 09, 2017

According to the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Mr Adesina Jamiu who confirmed the incident, three passengers were rescued when the truck carrying two 20ft containers fell on a commercial bus with Reg. Three other occupants of the bus that were trapped, were rescued alive by officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA ) and the police, even as the truck was said to have experienced deflated tyres and tumbled on the bus, as it tried to navigate a ...

New Trump administration travel ban in place

July 09, 2017

The Hawaii court filing claimed the travel ban excludes certain individuals from entering the United States who qualify under protections provided by the Supreme Court's ruling. The Visas which have already approved won't have revoked , but instructions issued by the state Department say that new applicants from Syria , Sudan , Iran , Somalia , and Yemen .

Analysts Set McDermott International, Inc. (MDR) Price Target at $8.30

July 09, 2017

Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS) shares were last seen up 5.47% at $8.49, which is 92.17% higher than the previous trading session. Similar statistics are true for the second largest owner, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, which owns 18,213,138 shares of the stock are valued at $130.59 million.

Man United announce fee agreed for Romelu Lukaku transfer

July 09, 2017

United said they were "delighted" to agree a deal, and the move was "subject to a medical and personal terms". Rooney is understood to be prepared to take a significant cut on his £250,000-a-week basic salary at United to make the deal happen.

Mass. budget resolution hinges on fate of marijuana legislation

July 09, 2017

The new fiscal year began Saturday with a temporary budget in place allowing MA to avoid the types of partial government shutdowns that spurred warring lawmakers and governors in other states like ME and New Jersey to reach deals over the holiday.

United States to conduct test of THAAD missile defense system

July 09, 2017

The weapon system, housed at the Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska in Kodiak, Alaska, is part of the United States' missile defense system created to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles during flight. The launch of THAAD missile defence system was planned months ago. Vice Admiral James Syring, a former director of the Missile Defense Agency, said in May the THAAD system has a 100% success rate in its 13 flight tests so far.

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc

July 09, 2017

It has underperformed by 27.65% the S&P500. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating , one has given a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. The stock's market capitalization is $470.35 million. The Company operates in three segments: Nurse and Allied Staffing, Physician Staffing and Other Human Capital Management Services.

Alistair Overeem Defeats Fabricio Werdum Via Majority Decision

July 09, 2017

Potentially risky spot for Overeem here despite being on top given Werdum's submission skilss. Overeem avenged that loss by decision in the Strikeforce Grand Prix tournament in 2011 in a boring bout. Werdum charges forward and he swings wildly at Overeem, Werdum then pops Overeem with a knee strike. Overeem lands a hard uppercut. They end up back on the ground but Overeem stands up.

Clapper Warns Russians Could Go After GOP

July 09, 2017

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates on Friday slammed President Donald Trump's "inexplicable refusal" to confirm Russian interference in the 2016 election , saying it hinders the US Intelligence Community. Clapper said he was not sure where the 17 reference in media reports had come from and explained the three agencies - CIA, FBI and NSA - as well as his office handled the matter alone because they were the ones that could contribute relevant intellgience and the sources involved ...

Hawaii Five-0 boss responds to Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park controversy

July 09, 2017

Nowhere in his statement does Lenkov suggest that that is untrue. Ultimately, the refusal to pay Kim and Park on matching terms with O'Loughlin and Caan was CBS's formal declaration that they were determined to protect a disparity that has been a sore point since the show's premiere: The assertion that O'Loughlin and Caan are "Hawaii Five-0" "stars", and Kim and Park are merely "co-leads".

Married teacher, 43, accused of adopting student, 15, for sex

July 09, 2017

She's on leave from her job as a Trenton school teacher amid allegations that she carried on a regular sexual relationship since 2016 with a 15-year-old boy whom she taught while at Rivera Middle School . The sex "happened nearly every day over several months", according to the 15-year-old. Culver denies that anything wrong transpired between the two.

Egyptian soldiers killed in vehicle bombs

July 09, 2017

Large areas of the area have been depopulated to secure them, forcing undreds out of their family homes. Egypt held funerals on Saturday for at least 21 soldiers killed in an attack by ISIL in the restive Sinai Peninsula, officials said. The army's statement reported that additional attacks were foiled in northern Sinai. On July 1, 2015, IS carried series of attacks, killing over 50 soldiers in Sinai.

Fiji qualify for Rugby World Cup 2019 after narrow win over Tonga

July 09, 2017

It will be the fourth successive World Cup that Wales have faced Fiji in the group stage. The Oceania qualifying process is based on the combined results of the Pacific Nations Cup in 2016 and 2017. Tonga appeared to have the upper hand in the scrum and close exchanges, while Fiji launched some promising attacks but could not find a way through a strong and willing home defence.

UFC 213: Valentina Shevchenko to take on Amanda Nunes

July 09, 2017

According to MMAFighting.com , Nunes had been feeling sick all week. Her appeal is distinct from Rousey's. "Octagon jitters." That's UFC President Dana White's term for the nerves that affect fighters debuting in the world's largest mixed martial arts promotion.

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. Sells 2766 Shares of Accenture PLC

July 09, 2017

Stock institutional ownership is 80.80% while insider ownership includes 0.20%. 258,612 shares of the company traded hands. Mcrae Capital Management Inc. Restaurant Brands International was reduced too. More interesting news about Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) were released by: Reuters.com and their article: "Accenture, Microsoft team up on blockchain-based digital ID network" published on June 19, 2017 as well as Zacks.com's news article titled: "Accenture to Buy Phase One, Boost Salesforce ...

Woman dies in officer-involved shooting on I-40 in Johnston County

July 09, 2017

The North Carolina Highway Patrol says a trooper and a deputy shot a woman on the side of the interstate after she fired at them first. The North Carolina Highway Patrol says a woman is in critical condition after an armed confrontation with a trooper and a Johnston County deputy on Interstate 40 east of Benson Saturday morning.

CNN In Twitter Cross-Hairs Of Another Trump

July 09, 2017

But that apparently wasn't good enough for Acosta, who's no stranger to sparring with Trump and White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. "And so for the President, despite those expressed reservations about all of this, to go into this meeting and say that, I think is pretty significant", he said.

Jury now deliberating in murder trial for ex-officer

July 09, 2017

He's charged with murder in the death of 19-year-old Jeremy Lake, who was dating Kepler's daughter Lisa at the time. Defense attorney Richard O'Carroll, as he did at this stage in the February trial, made a procedural motion for a mistrial, which was denied by Holmes on Friday morning.

US THAAD Missile Defense System to Be Tested

July 09, 2017

The test takes on greater significance after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile earlier this week. Ever since Kim Jong-un became Supreme Leader for North Korea , their involvement with nuclear missiles and tests in not hidden.

What Are Analysts Opinions On MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG)

July 09, 2017

As per Thursday, June 30, the company rating was upgraded by FBR Capital. (PRU) has the trading volume of 3.18 Million shares with the average trading volume of 2190 shares. Therefore 75% are positive. Mgic Invt Corp Wis now has $4.25 billion valuation. (NASDAQ:HAIN), maintained return on investment for the last twelve months at 7.56, higher than what Reuters data shows regarding industry's average.

Macron plans December climate summit

July 09, 2017

Once in Paris, the two leaders reportedly talked trade, terror, climate change and the nations' shared military history. Moon opened the first bilateral meeting with Macron, held on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Hamburg , and said he was pleased to meet with the French president, touting Macron's election was a political revolution that surprised the world.

Politics Obasanjo - There's Nothing Wrong With Nigeria, the Problem is Nigerians

July 09, 2017

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday disagreed with those calling for the restructuring of Nigeria, saying the same social crises bedeviling the country would persist in a restructured country associated with injustice, impunity and bad governance.

Mueller Water Products (MWA) Earning Positive Media Coverage, Accern Reports

July 09, 2017

It has underperformed by 35.92% the S&P500. O Shaughnessy Asset Management has an ownership of 80,965 stocks of the industrial products firms shares valued at $957,000 after scooping up an extra 413 shares through out the quarter. It operates through the research, development and commercialization of biopharmaceutical products segment. It has a 11.49 P/E ratio. The firm has "Underperform" rating given on Monday, September 21 by Bank of America.

A Confederate General statue was vandalized in Virginia

July 09, 2017

A statue of Confederate Gen. According to reports from the rally, several people were arrested. "They are trying to erase whites and our great culture right out of the history books ". " They only thing they seem to want is division and confrontation and a twisted kind of celebrity ", he said . Protesters chanted, "Klan Go Home", and "Black Lives Matter", booing loudly as the group arrived and cheering wildly as they left after about half an hour.

USA to Conduct Test of THAAD Missile Defense System

July 09, 2017

When asked on Friday about a possible Australian missile defence system against such threats as a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile, Mr Turnbull said the Australian focus was on protecting deployed forces in the field. This year's United States deployment of Thaad in South Korea to guard against North Korea's shorter-range missiles has also drawn fierce criticism from China, which says the system's powerful radar can probe deep into its territory.

Carnival Corporation (CCL) Stake Decreased by First Interstate Bank

July 09, 2017

Carnival Corporation presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $60.08. Carnival Corp now has $46.70 billion valuation. The stock has "Buy" rating by William Blair on Thursday, June 8. Exane Derivatives invested in 794 shares. Moreover, New England Rech And Mngmt has 0.38% invested in Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) for 9,400 shares. Retail Bank holds 5,017 shares.

Setback For Super Eagles As Carl Ikeme Diagnosed With Leukaemia

July 09, 2017

The Championship club confirmed on Thursday that the Nigeria worldwide has leukaemia and will begin an immediate course of chemotherapy. The Championship club announced on Thursday that the 31-year-old is to undergo a course of chemotherapy , having been alerted to the condition by abnormal blood results during pre-season testing.

The US Is About To Test Its THAAD Missile Defense System

July 09, 2017

The U.S.is expected to test its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, or THAAD , sometime in the next few days. The THAAD interceptors will be fired from Alaska. The looming USA test will reportedly happen in Alaska. THAAD is a ground-based missile defense system created to shoot down short-, medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

Shire PLC (ADR) (SHPG) Analysts See $3.61 EPS

July 09, 2017

It has outperformed by 24.26% the S&P500. Shire PLC (NASDAQ:SHPG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 2nd. SHPG's profit will be $1.09 billion for 11.62 P/E if the $3.61 EPS becomes a reality. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.08 in 2016 Q4. Its down 0.55, from 1.39 in 2016Q3. A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of SHPG.

Alaska mother takes adorable photos of baby with former President Obama

July 09, 2017

The two then chatted about kids while Obama held her baby. The mother was walking toward the man in a waiting area for private planes, and soon, Jackinsky knew she had the real deal. "Who is this pretty girl?" Obama was reportedly headed home from a vacation with his family in Indonesia . Barack Obama may not be president anymore, but his legendary baby-whispering skills are apparently still going strong, after photos of his encounter with a baby at an Alaska airport were circulated ...

Petroquest Energy Inc (PQ) Analysts See $-0.17 EPS

July 09, 2017

Zacks' EPS calculations are a mean average based on a survey of research firms that cover Petroquest Energy. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: "Analysts Expect Petroquest Energy Inc (PQ) Will Post Earnings of -$0.21 Per Share" was first published by Chaffey Breeze and is the sole property of of Chaffey Breeze.

Mattis Underscores 'Economic Aspects to the Diplomatic Effort to Divert' North Korea

July 09, 2017

To do that, North Korea still needs to figure out how to build a nuclear warhead small enough to fit onto one of its longer-range missiles. U.S. President Donald Trump , speaking at a news conference with Polish President Andrzej Duda, called North Korea a threat and and vowed "we will confront it very strong", although he didn't say what he will do.

Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX) Receives News Affect Recommendation of 0.10

July 09, 2017

This is calculated by dividing the five year average ROIC by the Standard Deviation of the 5 year ROIC. Additionally on 3/02/15 Jefferies "Maintained" Diana Containrshp (NASDAQ:DCIX) to Buy setting price target at $3 and on 6/11/14 Barclays "Downgrades" the stock to Underweight at $2.

Kashmir: Militant attack injures three army jawans

July 09, 2017

The firing continued for almost five minutes, a local said. All three injured jawans moved to Srinagar army hospital for treatment are said to be critical. Sources said that the militants took advantage of the darkness and congested the locality and fled from the spot. Army's defence spokesperson in Srinagar , Lt Colonel Rajesh Kalia, did not respond to repeated calls.

Chinese CAS Signs Agreement With Airbus to Buy 140 Airliners

July 09, 2017

The aircraft will be bought on behalf of several Chinese airlines. "It's one of the biggest deals that we've signed in a long time", Airbus Group Chief Executive Tom Enders said after the agreement was signed. At last month's Paris Air Show Boeing secured twice as many orders as Airbus, closing 571 orders worth €60bn against Airbus' 326. However, it was outpaced at the event, one of the biggest annual sales bazaars in the industry, by Boeing thanks to its new 737 MAX 10 airliner, taking in a ...

Noose found hanging in Philly tree

July 09, 2017

The noose was made with rope meant to close coin bags once they're full, according to the president of the mint workers union. That worker has been placed on administrative leave . Nooses were also found at a frat house at the University of Maryland , a middle school in Florida , and at two high schools in separate incidents in North Carolina.

New Report Suggests Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike May Actually be Hurting Workers

July 08, 2017

Another change to consider would be a teen-age training wage that would be at a designated level below the minimum wage. The economic evidence that has spurred states and cities to move ahead with significant pay increases remains the same: Raising the minimum wage improves the lives of workers without hurting the local economy.

Abe, Trump hold talks, eye greater pressure on N. Korea

July 09, 2017

The meeting followed a long-range missile test launch by North Korea on Tuesday, which a Pentagon spokesman said was a type not previously seen by USA analysts. "Ultimately, our security hangs in the balance". The much-anticipated meeting is one of several Trump and top administration officials are having Saturday with world leaders at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.

Bengal announces judicial probe into Basirhat violence, police stop BJP MPs

July 08, 2017

Meanwhile, a 65-year-old man succumbed to stab wounds on Thursday in the communal clashes that erupted in Basirhat . Police officers cited prohibitory orders in different parts of Basirhat sub-division to prevent Lekhi's team from proceeding to the areas scarred by communal clashes this week.

Former martial arts champion Khaltmaa Battulga poised to win Mongolian presidential election

July 08, 2017

Preliminary results Saturday after most of the polling stations were counted showed Khaltmaa Battulga of the Democratic Party was leading with 50.6 percent of the vote. The former Soviet satellite's economy grew by a measly one per cent a year ago, a stark contrast from an impressive 17 per cent in 2011. The country has been hit hard by a more than 50 percent fall in the price of copper, its main export, over the past five years, while slowing growth in China has hobbled the economy.

Anti-Qatar bloc threatens further steps against Gulf state

July 08, 2017

It went on to say that Qatar "is an active member committed to worldwide conventions in combating terrorism and its financing at the regional and global levels". Boris Johnson made the call during a meeting with Kuwait's foreign minister in the Kuwaiti capital on Saturday, according to KUNA, Kuwait's state news agency.

Vancouver cop irate with woman over kids left in vehicle

July 08, 2017

Two kids were left in the auto, including a six-year-old girl and a three-and-a-half-year-old boy. Palmer says the mother was in the store for about 20 minutes before she came outside. The incident has prompted police to remind the public of the dangers of leaving children or pets in a hot vehicle. "I think all of us know the interior of a vehicle heats up dramatically higher than what the outside temperature is and leaving any sort of human or animal in a auto for that long is very, very ...

Chelsea match United's Lukaku bid

July 08, 2017

Chelsea reportedly believe he would rather return to them, but that means going against his agent. Raiola has had a profitable time since Mourinho took over at United past year, with the world's most expensive player Paul Pogba, attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, all his clients, arriving at the club in 2016.

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