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Trump weighing Scaramucci for White House communications director

July 21, 2017

A different White House official described Scaramucci to NBC News as a "total professional" with the respect of President Donald Trump. Scaramucci, a Republican fundraiser and founder of Skybridge Capital, had been offered to be the US ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris.

Hooligans with iron bars attack Aberdeen fans in Bosnia

July 21, 2017

Around 200 Aberdeen fans are in Bosnia ahead of the Europa League second qualifying round second leg. Evening Express reporter Sean Wallace was hit on the head with a metal bar and on the thigh by a flare. In a statement on its Facebook page , the Black Dog Pub offered its "sincere apologies" to the Aberdeen fans. It said: "This was a football rivalry-related incident and is not normal in the old city of Mostar.

Dow Chemical Company (The) (DOW) Position Held by Boston Family Office LLC

July 21, 2017

The stock decreased 0.16% or $0.14 on July 17, reaching $85.24. Another trade for 821 shares valued at $65,746 was made by BOLDEA LUCIAN on Tuesday, February 28. Shares for $320,320 were sold by KLING LEWIS M on Tuesday, February 14. Among 15 analysts covering The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW), 9 have Buy rating , 1 Sell and 5 Hold.

France wades into Qatar row, urges end to punitive measures

July 21, 2017

Demonstrators have gathered outside Qatar's embassy in Brussels to protest against Doha's support for terrorism and to express rejection of its approach to fuel conflicts around the world. officials noted that Tillerson was just supporting the efforts of Kuwait, the official mediator, his first foray into shuttle diplomacy has thrust him into the forefront of the standoff.

MarineMax (NYSE:HZO) Earns Daily Coverage Optimism Rating of 0.12

July 21, 2017

Legal & General Group Plc increased its stake in shares of MarineMax by 0.3% in the first quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 13,380 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $259,000 after buying an additional 1,060 shares in the last quarter.

LS adjourned amid ruckus on farmers' issue

July 21, 2017

Amid the ruckus, the Speaker tried to conduct the Question Hour. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan earlier adjourned the House twice, first within 10 minutes of its start at 11 am and again within ten minutes of its reconvening at 11.30 am. "They are shedding crocodile tears", Kumar said. While talking to The New Indian Express, K C Venugopal, Congress said that, "We wanted a judicial probe and government should come forward on this...the report clearly said that BJP leaders have taken bribe".

ARKHAM ASYLUM & WONDER WOMAN: EARTH ONE Sequels Coming From GRANT MORRISON

July 21, 2017

Wonder Woman Earth One Volume 2 is coming and it is part of a planned trilogy by writer Grant Morrison. The main villain will be a Paula Von Gunter who tries to takeover Paradise Island; she is a "Nazi Superwoman". But in what Morrison is calling his "jump the shark" moment, a sequel is just what fans are going to get. Morrison with artist Andy Kubert introduced an adult Damian in 2007's Batman #666, which depicted a dark possible future in which the former Robin strikes a deal with ...

Two killed on Kos after quake hits off Turkey coast

July 21, 2017

A magnitude 6.7 quake is considered strong and is capable of causing considerable damage, but the effects of this one would have been dampened by seas. According to Turkish disaster officials, the quake had a magnitude of 6.3, and more than 20 aftershocks have been recorded. In Bitez, a resort town about 6 kilometres west of Bodrum, the quake sent frightened residents running into the streets.

People Injured When SUV Jumps Curb, Slams Into Madison Avenue Watch Store

July 21, 2017

The female pedestrian was laying on the sidewalk next to the Vacheron Constantin store, video of the aftermath showed . Medics rushed three people to New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, according to an FDNY spokesman. An overturned mailbox, shatter glass and other debris was on the street nearby. "I was like holy moly", said Mike Briggs, a tourist and witness. "And that's when he kept taking up the sidewalk and made his way up to here", Medina said.

Family fights to bring newborn in Mexico hospital back home to US

July 21, 2017

The trip was supposed to be a fun vacation before the mother gave birth, but she wound up needing an emergency C-section on Tuesday. According to the couple's family back in IN, the hospital where Beckham was born has held the child until a growing medical bill is paid.

Singapore army to aid Philippines battle terrorism

July 21, 2017

Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen told local news media in Singapore on Wednesday, July 19, that he offered the Philippines' Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana help in order "to enhance the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities" of the Philippine military.

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam Announces Lowest Unemployment Rate in State History

July 21, 2017

The unemployment rate has also dipped almost a percentage point below the national figure, which stands at 4.4 percent. "What's truly exciting about today's news is that this is a statewide story", Haslam said. Filling out the FAFSA is a requirement to get federal and state aid for post-secondary education, including Tennessee Promise and the HOPE Lottery Scholarship.

Environmental group sues EPA over pollution rules, cites Houston refineries

July 21, 2017

In January, the EPA issued a six-month extension to act, setting a July 15 deadline that has expired without required EPA action. The secretary warned that the state will sue the EPA in federal court if the agency does not meet its obligations within 60 days of Thursday's letter.

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) Stock Price Down 3.1% Following Analyst Downgrade

July 21, 2017

Barclays PLC dropped their price target on shares of Vornado Realty Trust from $104.00 to $103.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. WARNING: This piece of content was originally reported by Stock Observer and is the sole property of of Stock Observer. If you are reading this news story on another website, it was stolen and reposted in violation of United States and global copyright & trademark laws.

Police search for NJ movie theater vandals who jumped on, damaged cars

July 21, 2017

Many hoods were dented and at least one windshield was broken. That 40-second long recording was later posted on an Instagram account. In addition to the social media video, police are also reviewing surveillance footage from the parking lot where this occurred.

Early Morning Crash Leads to One Fatality

July 21, 2017

The 50-year-old truck driver was not injured. The crash was reported around 6:15 a.m. on Highway 275 between Valley and Fremont. Investigators say the eastbound semi was trying to turn left onto Highway 36 when it collided with the westbound motorcycle.

Malloy signs law letting CT tribes build East Windsor casino

July 21, 2017

The bill signing ceremony will take place at 11 a.m.in the State Capitol. The casino site is about a 20 minute drive from MGM's resort, which remains under construction in Springfield. The General Assembly and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs must now approve the amended agreements before the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes can proceed with the project, which is expected to protect the tribes' existing casinos - Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun - from the competive impact of MGM Springfield, ...

Funeral set for 9 family members killed in flash flood

July 21, 2017

The Department of Public Safety is doing DNA analysis on the remains. Authorities said the group was engulfed by a sudden flash flood when a thunderstorm dumped as much as 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) of rain in 20 to 30 minutes about 8 miles (13 km) away from an area that had been burned by a almost 7,200-acre (2,914 hectares) wildfire last month.

Latah County searching for homicide suspects

July 21, 2017

The sheriff's office says Tennant and McKetta are believed to be armed and risky, and may be driving a stolen white 2002 Pontiac Grand Am with Idaho license plate 1B X8758. The suspects had their faces covered. Reports said the men could be in a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am with the Idaho license plate IBX8758. They are believed to be armed and unsafe.

SIMPSON PAROLE HEARING | Nevada parole board weighs OJ Simpson's release

July 21, 2017

Over a decade later, he was again arrested after a September 13, 2007 incident at a hotel in Las Vegas. She said he didn't make the right decision in 2008 when he tried to take back sports memorabilia in a budget hotel room in Las Vegas. Simpson's prison sentence is unrelated to the 1994 killing of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson , and her friend Ron Goldman , of which he was acquitted in 1995.

Elderly woman dragged 20 feet after carjacking outside Florida church

July 21, 2017

Authorities arrived and chased the suspects, David Leo Perkins III, 21, and Darius Matthews, 20 who crashed the woman's auto about a mile away. The woman attempted to stop the men from taking her vehicle and grabbed the steering wheel but was dragged before she collapsed to the ground.

United States says ban on laptops in airplane cabins has been lifted

July 21, 2017

Saudia, also known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, was the last carrier to have its ban lifted. The DHS had banned electronic devices larger than a smartphone in the cabins of airplanes on direct flights to the US from 10 airports in the Middle East and North Africa.

Williams Lake firefighter threatened with gun

July 21, 2017

CKNW's Charmaine de Silva speaks with RCMP Cpl. July 20-Two men were arrested Tuesday and one had his firearms seized after threatening firefighters working in wildfire-ravaged British Columbia. Police have located the man who made the treats, who told officers he made the statements in a time of extreme stress. But making threats, we're obviously not going to stand by and allow that to happen.

Firefighters battle to revive dog following house fire

July 21, 2017

Jack was pulled from the burning house but needed help from the Bakersfield firefighters . The fire crew finally found him and raced him outside, where they tried to revive him with oxygen in the front garden. The two girls donated pet oxygen masks to the Bakersfield fire department in California previous year. After a few moments he slowly began to respond, ensuring a happy ending for both the firefighters and Jack's owners.

The local state of health care

July 21, 2017

A solid majority of employees (61%) who get their health insurance from work surveyed by employee communication platform provider Jellyvision say they do not think an ACA repeal would have a major impact on them and their families. But it's not easy to craft a replacement that suits at least 50 GOP senators. But the straight repeal bill, too, is headed for failure. "I understand the importance of input from both parties and especially governors being critical to produce a bill that will ...

The American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) Rating Lowered to Hold at BidaskClub

July 21, 2017

The stock declined 0.17% or $0.05 reaching $29.3 on the news. (LW) climbed 0.32% and its total traded volume was 0.57 million shares contrast to the average volume of 0.83 million shares. The volume of the particular stock is the shares bought and sold in a single trading day. The fund owned 89,564 shares of the apparel retailer's stock after selling 804,284 shares during the period.

Air Lease Corporation Class A (AL) Reaches New 52-Week High

July 21, 2017

Belden Inc. (NYSE:BDC) has risen 12.57% since July 19, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 4.13% the S&P500. Cipher Cap Lp reported 0.37% in Air Lease Corp (NYSE:AL). Finally, Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Air Lease Corporation from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 30th.

U.S. restoring asset seizures _ with safeguards — APNewsBreak

July 21, 2017

Law enforcement groups praised the initiative, which has helped them pay for everything from drug dogs and bulletproof vests to overdose antidotes. Federal agencies, for example, must continually review seizures to ensure they were done legally.

Invasive Crawfish Found in Michigan Waterways

July 21, 2017

The crayfish are a concern due to their ability to damage earthen structures and they pose a threat to the environment. They are considered invasive because they compete with the native crayfish and feed on plants, insects, snails, juvenile fish that removes the food chain for many aquatic species.

MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) Position Maintained by Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt

July 21, 2017

Trexquant Invest LP holds 0.26% or 159,668 shares in its portfolio. (NYSE:MTG). Metropolitan Life Insur New York, New York-based fund reported 229,671 shares. The stock has "Outperform" rating by Keefe Bruyette & Woods on Monday, October 12. The rating was initiated by Atlantic Securities with "Neutral" on Friday, December 18.

Teens who filmed and mocked drowning man 'unlikely to face charges'

July 21, 2017

When Dunn doesn't resurface the teens continue to joke about him, The New York Daily News reported via Florida Today . When Dunn disappears under the water, a teen is heard saying, "Oh, he just died" before they burst out laughing. They just laughed the whole time. "He was just screamig for someone to help him", she added. "There was no remorse, only a smirk", Martinez said. Investigators have identified the teens and interviewed them.

Trump to Nominate Ambassador to Turkey as Top Diplomat to Afghanistan

July 21, 2017

President Donald Trump has nominated a key diplomat as the new United States ambassador to Afghanistan. "He has served at six U.S. Missions overseas and in senior leadership positions at the Department of State", a White House press release read.

Montana firefighter killed fighting forest fire

July 21, 2017

Johnson not only leaves behind his family but great friends and colleagues. Johnson was a stand-out athlete at Hellgate High School, and a second year student at Montana State University. He was taken to the nearest heliport about half mile from the fire where he was airlifted to Saint Patrick Hospital. "He's coming from Southern Oregon, he'll be here this afternoon", Wheelock said.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) Position Raised by Roundview Capital LLC

July 21, 2017

American National Registered Investment Advisor Inc.'s holdings in Texas Instruments were worth $2,151,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. The Target Price for Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN ) is $85.19/share according to the consensus analysis of analysts working on the stock.

Prabhas's jump from 'Baahubali: The Beginning' "claims" one life

July 21, 2017

It was shocking for all of us, even more for his wife. His brother, Mahendra stated that it was the police who informed them about his brother's death. However, some of the die-hard Baahubali fanatics thought of them to be real and attempted to recreate that, which cost them their lives. Shetye told Mumbai Mirror , "We have done everything, from trying to make people aware to deploying police bandobast.

Sessions Says He Plans To Continue Serving As Attorney General

July 21, 2017

The U.S. Justice Department announced plans Wednesday to seize property and money suspected of being used illegally in crimes, including drug-related incidents. "This is a troubling decision for the due process protections afforded to us under the Fourth Amendment as well as the growing consensus we've seen nationwide on this issue", Rep.

Trump halts covert Central Intelligence Agency program to train anti-Assad rebels in Syria

July 21, 2017

Support for the program further eroded previous year after the rebels lost the areas they held in the Syrian city of Aleppo under a brutal Russian-backed government assault. But the USA commitment remained ambiguous amid doubts in some quarters that the rebels could actually manage to depose Assad and as attention turned to the rising power of the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq.

Andrew Scheer reveals new 'strong, diverse' Conservative leadership team

July 21, 2017

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer announced July 20, Candice Bergen, P.C., Portage-Lisgar M.P. will continue in her role as Conservative House Leader. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said Thursday he's keeping local MP Chris Warkentin as his deputy House leader, calling him the Prime Minister's "scourge".

Governor LePage: "I might change my mind" About Running For Senate

July 21, 2017

U.S. Sen. Angus King , a first-term ME independent, has only one challenger to his re-election bid so far, Republican state Sen. Brakey is aiming to make sure the governor doesn't think he should. Senate to uproot Sen. Brakey, of Auburn, is now a member of the Maine Senate and announced his run in April. LePage, a longtime ally of President Trump, told ME radio station WGAN he could enter the race if state Sen.

Jepsen Joins Effort To Protect Campus Sexual Assault Policies

July 21, 2017

If that's your thing, asking the NCFM for advice on college sexual assault sounds just about right. In colleges and universities in CT, and across the country, more students have stepped forward since 2011 to file allegations of sexual assault, according to college statistics.

The Blackhawk Network Holdings' (HAWK) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Citigroup Inc

July 21, 2017

It closed at $31.73 lastly. Logitech International SA (USA) (NASDAQ:LOGI) has risen 143.25% since July 20, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 85.92% the S&P500. On Tuesday, May 30 the stock rating was maintained by Jefferies with "Hold". The rating was maintained by Wunderlich with "Buy" on Tuesday, January 5.

Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth favourites as British Open begins

July 21, 2017

If you took hole by hole, I've been in a better position tee to green than I was that year. So things are in check. It's just about keeping it consistent. And I feel like I got a little bit burned out the end of 2016. Had a chance to win. "I got a few bad breaks". "And he kind of ended up being nearly as a father figure to me in the States, which is very nice, because my parents were all the way in Spain".

Former Kentucky forward Derek Willis signs with Detroit Pistons

July 21, 2017

He averaged 11 minutes per appearance and totaled 14 points and eight rebounds over the course of Summer League. He played in all 38 games and made 15 starts as a senior. Players designated by an National Basketball Association team as affiliate players are automatically allocated to that team's affiliate if they choose to sign an National Basketball Association G League contract.

Rivlin reaches out to Turkey's Erdogan to help calm Temple Mount tensions

July 21, 2017

Palestinian President Abbas, in turn, expressed gratitude toward Erdoğan for his sensitivity on the Palestinian issue. Stating that Israel's actions restricting access to the Al-Aqsa mosque were unacceptable, Erdoğan added that preservation of Islamic character and holiness of Jerusalem and the Haram al-Sharif (Noble Sanctuary) was important for the whole Muslim world.

Visa shares tick higher after earnings top Street estimate

July 21, 2017

The company announced a program earlier this month under which it's offering up to $10,000 each to 50 USA -based small business owners that are committed to going cashless. Jfs Wealth Advisors Ltd Limited Liability Company has invested 0.01% in Visa Inc (NYSE:V). During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.68 EPS.

Lillard, McCollum trying to sell Melo on Portland

July 21, 2017

That's where Anthony comes in. McCollum believes that Anthony is exactly what Portland needs to reach the next level. "He wants to play in the playoffs and be competitive". "I think he's very good", McCollum said Wednesday. Trail Blazers rookie Caleb Swanigan was arguably one of the breakout stars of summer league, earning first team honors and helping lead Portland to the title game in Las Vegas.

Arsene Wenger backs Wojciech Szczesny to replace Gianluigi Buffon at Juventus

July 21, 2017

The value of Szczesny's transfer could eventually rise to €15.3m depending on certain conditions being met over the course of his contract. The Poland worldwide will now rival Buffon for a starting spot in Turin, with the Italian goalkeeping legend due to bring down the curtain on his glittering career at the end of the season.

Turkey natural disaster triggers 'small tsunami — BBCI

July 21, 2017

The Baia Bodrum Hotel was reportedly evacuated and holidaymakers lined the streets outside as they waited to get permission to go back inside, the Mirror reported. However Turkish officials said large waves were more likely than a tsunami. Pictures on social media showed people walking with water lapping their ankles.

Theresa May's poll rating plunges from pre-election high to post-election low

July 21, 2017

Adding to her woes today, Mr Corbyn has scored his best ever rating and overtaken her. The Tory leader is backed by 46 per cent against 38 per cent for the Labour chief - very similar numbers to those found by Ipsos MORI in June. Her net satisfaction rating then was minus seven. It also confirms the town as one of Labour's target seats, included in a national list of constituency the party must win if it is to triumph in a future general election.

Edmonton air quality at 6, or moderate risk, as sky remains hazy

July 21, 2017

Environment Canada is calling it a "smoke event". The smoke will remain in Alberta's skies until at least Thursday afternoon, when thunderstorms might flush some of it away. "If you open the windows you may let in more polluted air". The province is the encouraging residents and visitors to be aware of air conditions, and take precautions against potential health concerns, that can be a result of the smoke filled air.

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