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Renaissance Technologies LLC Raises Stake in Extended Stay America, Inc. (NYSE:STAY)

July 21, 2017

Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 10,100,858 shares of the company's stock worth $161,008,000 after buying an additional 1,718,428 shares in the last quarter. sold $142.65 million worth of stock. Extended Stay America comprises 1.0% of Peregrine Capital Management LLC's holdings, making the stock its 6th largest position.

Extended Stay America, Inc

July 21, 2017

A number of other equities research analysts have also commented on STAY. Four analysts have issued estimates for Extended Stay America's earnings. The company is expected to report its next earnings results on Monday, January 1st. First Quadrant L P CA now owns 1,473,003 shares of the company's stock worth $28,517,000 after buying an additional 332,407 shares in the last quarter.

Iran told new U.S. sanctions violation of nuclear deal

July 21, 2017

On July 18, 2017, for the fifth time in President Trump's brief six months in office, his Administration added still more Iranians to the USA list of Specially Designated Nationals ( SDNs ). Iran-related designations made by the Trump Administration have been made under sanctions targeting transnational criminal organizations, terrorism, ballistic missile activity, and human rights abuses.

Five Ukrainian soldiers killed, 8 wounded in Donbas in past 24 hours

July 21, 2017

Ukrainian military spokesperson Andriy Lysenko said rebel shelling killed six servicemen and wounded two more around the insurgents' de-facto capital Donetsk. The surprise plan quickly unravelled as Kiev and its allies in the West denounced it, and even Zakharchenko's backers in the Kremlin labelled it his "private initiative".

Israel boosts 'security measures' as Al-Aqsa tensions simmer

July 21, 2017

Police later fired stun grenades toward the protesters around the Old City. At least 3,000 Israeli police and border police units had been deployed to the area, according to a police spokesman. "To the Zionist enemy, I say openly and clearly: al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem are red lines". "We call on all Muslims to make this Friday a day of anger against the Zionist actions in Jerusalem and the people residing there", a statement by the group read.

Venezuela: Opposition Strike Shuts Down Part of Capital and Many Other Cities

July 21, 2017

The crisis has fueled public anger and massive protests that have left at least 96 people dead since April. Opposition sources spoke of a total of four deaths, of which two have been confirmed so far. Maduro insists opposition leaders are United States pawns intent on sabotaging the economy and bringing him down through violence as part of an worldwide right-wing conspiracy led by Washington and fanned by private domestic and foreign media.

Excessive heat warning in effect for Coles County

July 21, 2017

We'll be monitoring the situation all afternoon, providing updates when/if necessary! The national weather service in Lincoln has issued an excessive heat warning in effect until 8 p.m. We will see afternoon showers and storms increasing in coverage as we move into Sunday night. There is a chance of a few isolated showers or thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening.

Cantante Barbara Weldens muere en pleno concierto

July 21, 2017

Francia está desconcertada ante la repentina partida de la cantante Barbara Weldens durante una actuación en el Festival de Leo Ferre en la localidad de Gourdon en Quercy, al sur del país galo. Una de sus mayores influencias era el cantautor belga Jacques Brel . Weldens fue ganadora del prestigioso concurso de jóvenes talentos del Festival Jacques Brel para el año 2016 y fue considerada la revelación por la Academia Charles Cros , adicionalmente, en febrero pasado lanzó su ...

Poland prime minister defends courts legislation

July 21, 2017

Polish lawmakers were set to defy the European Union and massed opposition protesters on Friday by backing a judicial overhaul denounced by critics as a move towards authoritarian rule. The zloty fell half a percent against the euro, underperforming the region's other currencies and ending a period of relative stability since the ruling party first submitted the bill on July 12.

Police capture parolee who escaped from custody on Staten Island

July 21, 2017

Thursday. He was taken into custody, without incident, at 1:15 a.m.in the Bronx, according to a statement from the NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI). Cops swarmed the Staten Island neighborhood as they searched for Calo. Residents were alerted by police, who went door to door. Calo served almost two and a half years in Fishkill for second-degree burglary.

Australia's unemployment rate unchanged in June

July 21, 2017

This is the third month in a row the rate has held steady, with June's rate a full percentage point down from a year ago. Nevada's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund uses taxes collected from employers to finance unemployment insurance benefits, and is administered by the state.

OJ Simpson to be freed from Nevada prison

July 21, 2017

A Nevada parole board unanimously made a decision to allow the 70-year-old release from prison after serving a minimum term of his 9 to 33 years for armed robbery and assault with a weapon. "He made a mistake", Mr Fromong said, adding the two remain friends. He says Simpson's almost nine years behind bars is "way too long" and that it's time for him to go home to his family and friends.

Hot and humid conditions continue, with rain chances returning

July 21, 2017

Winds will be out of the south-southeast between 5 to 10 miles per hour. Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 3pm. Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 83. Tuesday .Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms possible. Light and variable wind. SATURDAY NIGHT: Mild and muggy conditions continue, with an overnight low temperature of 76 degrees.

Female dies in shooting, no suspect in custody

July 21, 2017

Patten is considered armed and risky. Officers attempted to revive a female victim after they were called to the scene of a shooting on Thursday night in the 1800 Block of Tray Lane in Kalamazoo. The second shooting happened around 10:15 p.m. Thursday at home in the 16000 block of Featherstone Road in Florence Township, south of Three Rivers.

Murkowski: Can't repeal ACA without acceptable replacement

July 21, 2017

Allen Whitt, President of the Family Policy Council said, "Our organization made almost 50,000 phone calls in her election effort and if Senator Capito is unwilling to protect the most vulnerable among us and fails to defund Planned Parenthood when the outcome for the whole nation is in her hands, then all options must be on the table when her senate primary race comes around".

Trump had second conversation with Putin in Germany

July 21, 2017

On the health care front, 65 percent of registered voters said they preferred to keep and improve the Affordable Care Act , rather than to repeal and replace it as Republicans have proposed. And the man he was talking to is accused by USA intelligence of ordering the covert effort to help Trump get elected. It has since been reported that more people attended the meeting than Trump Jr.

Canada man built stairs in park for $550 after city estimated $65000

July 21, 2017

Astl says his neighbours chipped in on the project, which only ended up costing $550 - a far cry from the $65,000-$150,000 price tag the city had estimated for the job. "It's a huge improvement over what was there". He said: 'We're going to go back to the drawing board on this and get a proper estimate. "I think everyone will understand that it will be more than $550".

Qatar changes anti-terror law amid Gulf row

July 21, 2017

It also created two national terrorism lists and established rules for including individuals and groups on each list, QNA said. Qatar issued a decree to amend some provisions of a law on combating terrorism. On Thursday, Qatar claimed that the report was fake and had been put on the QNA website by a hacker from the United Arab Emirates. Details on this are still scant, but it echoes a Sunday report in the Washington Post which quoted U.S.

RT America: Trump Jr. & Manafort set to testify before Senate judiciary panel

July 21, 2017

Later that night, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted a dinner for leaders and spouses only, and the German Government set the seating arrangements, it said. He perceives his conversation partner very well. That appeared to be a reference to Veselnitskaya's previous statement the meeting with Trump Jr focused on US-Russian adoption policies and a US sanctions law.

We don't support Gau Rakshak violence, Centre tells SC

July 21, 2017

Khanwilkar and M.M. Shantanagoudar, said. Solicitor general Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the Centre, said law and order was a state subject and it was up to them to curb such incidents. The court also directed states which are before the SC also to file an affidavit in this regard. The petitioner had alleged that cow vigilante groups have unleashed a reign of terror on minority and Dalit communities, ANI reported, and that the Centre has proven ineffective at reining them in.

Nagaland trust vote: CM TR Zeliang proves majority with 47 MLAs' support

July 21, 2017

While issuing a whip to all its 47 legislators to vote in favour, the NPF, which is also a constituent of the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre and in Manipur, made a decision to sever ties with the BJP, with which it has been associated for decades.

Renamed "Trump Village" loses its charm after 10 days

July 21, 2017

However, nobody questioned the sudden change in the name of the village, which came just a few days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the US on June 25-26, which saw a lot of bonhomie between the Indian PM and the US President. For now, the village has returned to its old name. The report also states that Sulabh International has written to chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar seeking approval for the name change.

Trump's Son, Campaign Manager To Testify In Public Before Congress Next Week

July 21, 2017

But Ian Bremmer, who said he spoke with two people who attended the dinner, said that Trump and Putin spoke for almost an hour while sitting among the other world leaders and their spouses at the dinner. That is not business as usual. He also has called before the committee and threatened to subpoena Mr Glenn Simpson, a co- founder of Fusion GPS, a firm that commissioned former British intelligence agent Christopher Steele to dig up opposition research on Mr Trump when he was a ...

Officer-involved shooting in north city; suspect killed

July 21, 2017

Police say after they used spike strips to stop the vehicle near Natural Bridge and Goodfellow, two people in the auto ran away but one was caught and Tasered. During the struggle, police said the armed suspect pointed the gun at the officers. Authorities said they are still searching for the second suspect.

RedHawks score four in ninth inning to defeat Sioux Falls

July 21, 2017

He did not allow a runner to reach base until the seventh inning. In the eighth inning, Jabari Henry gave the Canaries the lead with a two out single that scored Mike Falsetti from second. Following the All-Star Break, the Birds will return to The Birdcage for a four-game homestand, starting with a three-game set against the Lincoln Saltdogs.

Deputy AG Rosenstein Slams Comey For Leaking Memos

July 21, 2017

Entirely unsurprisingly, the new New York Times interview with President Trump shows he has learned nothing from the biggest mistakes of the first six months of his presidency. But I don't know what it means. "We take confidentiality seriously, and so when we have memoranda about our ongoing matters, we have an obligation to keep that confidential", Rosenstein said.

Anglo American Raises Kumba Iron Ore Production Guidance

July 21, 2017

However, the miner raised its 2017 guidance for production from Kumba Iron Ore to between 41 and 43 million tonnes from between 40 and 42 million tonnes, as a result of improved performance at the Sishen operation. The price of iron ore recovered from its lowest this year in June and has since risen 24% to about $66 per tonne on Thursday, but is still down about 15% this year.

Will decide on early hearing in Babri Masjid dispute case

July 21, 2017

After the court refused, Swamy said that he was not happy with it. "We don't have time to hear you now", the court said. "We are going to list the main matter soon". But the apex court in March 2017 has declined an urgent hearing of the case. The verdict of the same was upheld in the Allahabad High Court in 2010. The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court had in 2010 ruled a three-way division of the disputed 2.77 acres area at the disputed site in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.

Metal detectors to remain ahead of Temple Mount prayers, police increase security

July 21, 2017

Muslim leaders have called on worshippers to pray in the streets near the shrine rather than walk through metal detectors. "I'm reading in the global press about heavy pressure leveled at Prime Minister Netanyahu to give up our security needs on Temple Mount and cancel the metal detectors placed at the entrance, just as there are metal detectors at the Kotel and in Mecca", said Education Minister Naftali Bennett.

IPhone 9 could have a big, fast charging battery

July 21, 2017

Apple has customized it to take advantage of the space on the bottom right of the iPhone that has evolved from the development of electronic component integration technology. Upbeat LG Chem is hoping to push its sales growth in the battery business riding on Apple order alone. It is also expected to provide faster charging for the device, Apple Insider reported.

U.S. 'looks forward' to working with President Ram Nath Kovind

July 21, 2017

Although the role of India's president is largely ceremonial, Kovind's election can still help Modi achieve several political goals, said Eurasia Group analysts Shailesh Kumar and Sasha Riser-Kositsky in a recent note. "We shall strive on this path together". Noting his roots, the president-elect said he represented all hardworking people such as farm workers, laborers and the poor, and said his election was a message to those people who earn their livelihood with hard work and honesty.

Teenager killed after Army allegedly fires at protestors in Kashmir's Budgam

July 21, 2017

The Army's Srinagar based spokesman could not be reached for comments despite repeated attempts. Meanwhile, Kashmir valley is witnessing a complete shutdown today after Joint Resistance Leaesrship (JRL) called for "UN March" against caviling killings in Kashmir valley.

One killed in Highway 400 crash near Vaughan Mills

July 21, 2017

One of the vehicles had been disabled in a lane of the highway when the Volkswagen struck it around 7:45, Schmidt said. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says as officers were en route to that call, a van slammed into the disabled vehicle and burst into flames.

Israeli minister: Metal detectors crucial for Jerusalem site

July 21, 2017

Haniyeh says "al-Aqsa mosque and Jerusalem are a red line", and that "the closure and punitive measures on Jerusalemites and sanctuaries will not be allowed". On Monday, clashes errupted between worshippers and police outside the compound. The website of a group called the Temple Mount Faithful , for example, cites "liberating the Temple Mount from Arab (Islamic) occupation", among it's core goals.

Crazy Volume Spikes for: Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF)

July 21, 2017

CLF's profit will be $74.06 million for 7.46 P/E if the $0.25 EPS becomes a reality. About 200 shares traded. The stock of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (NYSE:CLF) earned "Equal-Weight" rating by Morgan Stanley on Monday, November 14. Therefore 36% are positive. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Cliffs Natural Resources from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report on Friday, April 21st.

Remove Jerusalem metal detectors, Erdogan tells Israel

July 21, 2017

July. 21: Due to the possible Palestinian unrest on Friday, the Israeli Army has formed additional battalions to beef up security on the Temple Mount and West Bank. Israel insists it has no intention of changing the status quo, and says metal detectors are widely used to secure holy sites around the world. Israeli's security cabinet admitted that Israeli police would decide when to remove metal detectors and turnstiles at the compound last week.

Trump Supporters Are Literally Repulsive To Liberals

July 21, 2017

The poll shows nearly half of liberal Democrats - 47 percent - say that if a friend supported Trump, it would actually put a strain on their friendship . The prevalent belief on the left that Trump isn't just a bad president or person, but is also racist, xenophobic and misogynistic is undoubtedly at play here too.

McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) Shares Bought by Alliancebernstein LP

July 21, 2017

WFG Advisors LP now owns 818 shares of the company's stock valued at $121,000 after buying an additional 452 shares during the last quarter. Evergreen Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Mckesson Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $35.41 billion market cap company.

Good Samaritans Help Rescue Man From Burning Car on Long Island

July 21, 2017

Suffolk County Police responded to an incident in which two Good Samaritans helped rescue a man from a burning auto after he crashed in Hauppauge on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at approximately 4:53 p.m. Matteo was able to pull Gross out of the burning vehicle and administer medical care with the help of passing motorist, Edmund Quinones. "We had about 30 seconds to get him out".

No response from North as future talks loom: Seoul

July 21, 2017

Last week, China said that trade with North Korea grew over 10% to $2.55 billion in the first six months of 2017 from a year ago, but maintained that its trade relationship with North Korea does not violate any sanctions. "Despite the inability to predict when a transition may occur in North Korea, or what form that may take, undertaking a fair and transparent process of transitional justice will be a crucial part of determining the success of peace-building and reconciliation on the ...

The Diana Shipping inc. (DSX) Earns Hold Rating from Stifel Nicolaus

July 21, 2017

The business is expected to announce its next quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 27th. 05/24/2017 - Diana Shipping inc. was upgraded to "in-line" by analysts at Evercore ISI. 11/20/2015 - Diana Shipping inc. was downgraded to "market perform" by analysts at Wells Fargo. (NYSE:DSX) by some 2,864,987 shares, 27 decreased positions by 3,508,134 and 22 held positions by 30,682,524.

Donald Trump's hit a milestone no president ever wants to reach

July 21, 2017

Similarly, his disapproval rating has jumped five points to 58 percent. Trump took to Twitter to respond to the poll results before announcing he was on his way back to Washington DC with much to be accomplished this week on trade, the military and security.

Jefferies Group LLC Reaffirms Buy Rating for Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD)

July 21, 2017

The stock decreased 0.31% or $0.33 during the last trading session, reaching $105.75. Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) has risen 123.16% since July 20, 2016 and is uptrending. Braver Wealth Mngmt Ltd Liability Com reported 4,844 shares. Intl invested in 0% or 5,470 shares. Levin Strategies Lp accumulated 720,899 shares or 0.15% of the stock.

Neymar is '95%' a PSG player

July 21, 2017

Neymar is all but a Paris Saint-Germain player, if the latest reports from Spain are to be believed . However, Neymar remains with the Barca squad at their base in Parsippany, New Jersey and Mascherano says he has not noticed a change in the 25-year-old.

Faulty airbag likely to have caused man's death

July 21, 2017

A faulty airbag is believed to have caused the death of a 58-year-old driver killed in a two-vehicle accident in Cabramatta last week. Investigations reveal a known faulty Takata airbag in a Honda CRV was the likely cause of death in last week's Cabramatta crash - and drivers are urged to see if their airbags are subject to a recall.

Three women die in Louth road collision

July 21, 2017

Two males were seriously injured in the crash and have been removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. Gardai say the N2 is expected to be closed for the rest of day as a Garda technical examination takes place. This is the main road to Dublin for motorists from north Donegal and Derry. Gardai are diverting traffic in Ardee at the Carrickmacross roundabout and in Carrickmacross onto the Dundalk Rd (R178).

New State Numbers Show More Economic Recovery For Nevada

July 21, 2017

The latest increase is the ninth-straight rise, the longest since a run of gains between March 2010 and January 2011 when the resources investment boom was in full swing. This brings the total nonfarm employment to 1,342,100. The rate in June was at 1.2 percent with 16,600 people, down 5.8 percentage points from the peak.

The Banco Santander, SA (SAN) Upgraded to "Strong-Buy" by ValuEngine

July 21, 2017

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Banco Santander, were worth $230,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. The United States segment includes the Intermediate Holding Company (IHC) and its subsidiaries Santander Bank, Banco Santander Puerto Rico, Santander Consumer USA, Banco Santander International, Santander Investment Securities, and the Santander branch in NY.

Saudi prince arrested after videos show assault, rifle and bottles of whisky

July 21, 2017

The clip, apparently filmed by the attacker, shows a Yemeni driver berated for parking in front of the man's house and being forcibly grabbed by the collar and cursed at as blood drips down his mouth. The sale and consumption of alcohol in Saudi Arabia is forbidden. The prince also pummels a man cowering in a chair who waits for him to pause and insists, "Honest to God, I didn't do anything".

Did Trump Intend to Fire FBI Director James Comey All Along?

July 21, 2017

Trump told The New York Times that Comey was among the United States intelligence officials who briefed him on Russia's meddling in the presidential election, weeks before his inauguration. On Putin: Trump told the Times that during his second, previously undisclosed meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G-20 summit, they exchanged "pleasantries" for about 15 minutes and spoke "about adoptions".