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KY Senator Accused Of Groping, Propositioning Man

July 24, 2017

The Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus has called on Sen. Carroll served as Kentucky's governor from 1975 until 1979, and has been serving in the state senate since 2005. "While we acknowledge and greatly appreciate Sen. Carroll's life-long career of public service, we can not overlook the severity of these allegations and take them seriously", the statement said.

Police officer injured in Jaffna High Court Judge shooting succumbs to injuries

July 24, 2017

The unidentified man snatched the revolver of his personal protection officer and opened fire when Justice Ilanechelian's vehicle got stuck in traffic at the Nallur junction, police said. The other officer has escaped unharmed. "Deeply concerned by shooting involving #Jaffna High Court Judge Illancheliyan". The suspect has taken a woman's bicycle and escaped, the Jaffna police said.

Hoegh LNG Partners (HMLP) Given News Impact Rating of 0.26

July 24, 2017

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Kabul blast: At least, 10 wounded, causality toll may rise, says Official

July 24, 2017

It wasn't known whether the bus carried government employees but Danish said police were on the scene investigating. Confirming the terror attack, Health ministry spokesman Waheed Majrooh told Associated Press that the rescue operations were underway and the injured were rushed to the nearby hospital for medical assistance.

Indira v/s Pawar row divides opposition in Maharashtra ahead of assembly session

July 24, 2017

According to sources, the NCP has chose to boycott the meet over the issue of introducing a resolution in the Assembly to congratulate NCP chief Sharad Pawar on completion of 50 years in public life. "One should ask NCP whether it trusts us or not". The BJP-ruled state government is likely to smoothly sail through the monsoon session of the state legislature, with cracks developing in the opposition unity.

Recall what happened in 1971 war, Naidu warns Pak

July 24, 2017

The comment follows the deterioration in ties between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, with the Pakistan Army continuing its policy of pushing in terrorists into J&K from across the LoC. Naidu also said that Pakistan, which had embarked on the "Kargil misadventure", was now resorting to "diplomatic misadventures" to foment trouble in Kashmir.

Anthony Scaramucci Has Some Opinions On Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Hair and Makeup

July 24, 2017

But Scaramucci also said on "Fox News Sunday": "I'm in the Oval Office with the President last week, we're talking about that". Sarah Sanders, Spicer's deputy, was promoted to press secretary. Scaramucci was earlier offered the post of U.S. Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris. He agreed in January to sell his approximately 45 percent stake in SkyBridge Capital, which he founded.

GOP senators unclear which bill they will vote on next week

July 24, 2017

Indeed, the draft bills being considered would all likely have to eliminate some provisions after being evaluated by the Senate's parliamentarian, the New York Times notes , in order to ensure they comply with the " Byrd Rule " that dictates what can be included in a budget reconciliation bill.

Former Razorback Sebastian Tretola Shot In Fayetteville

July 24, 2017

It sounds like his injuries are minor, but we will not know until more information comes to light. Tretola was drafted out of Arkansas with the 193rd pick previous year by Tennessee and appeared in one game.

White House communications 'obviously' have problems, says new director

July 24, 2017

He did come to Trump's defense when he was winning the primaries and caucuses. In either scenario, a large swath of the GOP electorate will be forced to eat crow and reevaluate its affiliation. What matters is that I am supporting - subordinating all of that to the president's agenda". "Whether it would apply to the President himself, well, I think, ultimately, would be a matter for a court to decide", Sekulow said.

Boris Johnson to visit Kaikōura and Wellington

July 24, 2017

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson arrives in Wellington today for talks on trade, foreign policy and worldwide security issues. "Thank you for teaching me the hongi, which I think is a attractive form of introduction (but) which might be misinterpreted in a pub in Glasgow", he said to a laughing audience.

Russian lawmakers adopt final drafts of legislation cracking down on Internet anonymity

July 24, 2017

Both bills were drafted in early June by joint groups of lawmakers representing the centrist parliamentary majority party United Russia, the Communist Party and the center-left Fair Russia. The Interior Ministry and the Federal Security Service (FSB) will jointly work to detect such services and issue blocking orders, which can later be contested in court.

Eau Claire cop fatally shoots man; police say suspect shot at them

July 24, 2017

That's when the Eau Claire Crisis Negotiations Team and Tactical Response Team were called in. The Eau Claire Fire Department said the fire was out well before 8:30 p.m., but crews stayed on scene for a few hours to make sure it stayed out.

Trump pushes his 'complete power' to pardon

July 24, 2017

Asked if Mueller looking at finances unrelated to Russian Federation would be a red line, Trump responded, "I would say yes". "There's nobody around him that has to be pardoned", Scaramucci said. The Wall Street Journal editorial board has called for Trump to adopt a policy of "radical transparency" if he wants to avoid Democrats taking over Congress in 2018, resulting in impeachment being a "constant undercurrent if not an active threat".

Scaramucci on WH leakers: "They're going to get fired"

July 24, 2017

Spicer quit in apparent protest after Trump tapped Anthony Scaramucci as White House communications director . Trump is doing a phenomenal job and that he'll work with the rest of the White House communications team to get that message "out there a little more aggressively", he said.

Hot and humid Sunday with scattered rain and storms

July 24, 2017

Overnight lows will once again be in the 70's. A cold front should make its way through western NC Tuesday but it will not make it too far south of us before stalling. No tropical development for the next five days. Mostly cloudy and still humid with a shower around. As we enter the new work week our atmosphere will remain unsettled for one more day producing rounds of scattered showers and storms Monday afternoon.

Scaramucci Defends Trump's Pardon Tweet: 'He's the President of the United States'

July 24, 2017

He touched on a frequent criticism President Donald Trump makes towards the news media, which he often refers to as "fake news". "The only thing I ask Sarah: Sarah, if you're watching, I loved the hair and makeup person that we had on Friday", Scaramucci said.

'22 million would lose coverage under Obamacare replacement'

July 24, 2017

He added that the Republicans have promised to repeal Obamacare for the past seven years and now is the time. Neither bill has enough support among Republicans to pass in the Senate . The Washington Examiner reported on Saturday Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell still plans to hold a vote next week , regardless of what several senators have been saying about voting against the proposed legislation.

Kano police gun down three Boko Haram suspects, arrest two women

July 24, 2017

According to him, three of the suspects are males while two of them are females who are heavily pregnant. " The special police team has prevented several attempt in various places in Kano and its environs by this Boko Haram group from attacking innocent citizens in Kano ".

Man in critical condition after fight in Baltimore

July 24, 2017

The baby's mother, Dominique Manago, told officers that a friend of hers, a 65-year-old man had been caring for her child. Harris left the girl in the vehicle and asked the girl's mother if he could use the motel room's bathroom, but she refused to let him in, police said.

Russian envoy, at heart of USA investigations, ends tenure in Washington

July 24, 2017

Deputy Foreign Minister Anatoly Antonov is slated to take over the position, but his nomination has yet to be approved. Days before the embassy announced his departure, for instance, The Washington Post reported that US intelligence had intercepted conversations between Mr Kislyak and Moscow concerning US Attorney General Jeff Sessions .

Detwiler Fire Growth Slows; 75200 Acres Burned, 60 Homes Destroyed

July 24, 2017

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Firefighters worked throughout the night constructing and improving fire lines. The Detwiler Fire started on Sunday, July 16, just before 4 p.m.in the Hunter Valley area near Lake McClure.

Fatal clashes after Israeli forces attack Palestinian al-Aqsa protests

July 24, 2017

According to Israeli police, three Israelis were stabbed to death by a Palestinian in a home in a West Bank town near Ramallah. Micky Rosenfeld , police spokesman, said a 3,000-member security force has been sent to the area to handle any potential trouble.

"Conflict is a hallmark of democracy" - Tinubu reacts to APC infighting

July 24, 2017

In Ejigbo LCDA, APC got 4,876 votes to defeat PDP, which got 1,079 votes. APC won Ikorodu West LCDA with 3068 votes while PDP got 555 votes. Results gave APC a landslide victory with 94 votes as against PDP with 44 votes in the Chairmanship category.

Lagosians Await LG Election Results From LASIEC

July 24, 2017

However, former Lagos Governor and national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, voted at his Polling Unit 047, Sunday Adigun Street, Alausa, Ikeja, while Governor Ambode voted at his polling unit in Epe. "The reason for this is what I can not say". He said that the local government is the closest to the people and that it was necessary for Lagos residents to complement the governor's achievements by ensuring that candidates fielded by his party in the council polls come out victorious.

The Open 2017: Rory McIlroy rues mistakes as Birkdale challenge fades

July 24, 2017

Significantly, they are not out of the competition for the British Open leaderboard but it needs a dramatic collapse for Spieth to lose the British Open with six strokes advantage. Spieth nearly aced the par-3 14th, then made eagle on the par-5 15th and further birdies on 16 and 17 to leave his playing partner and Ryder Cup teammate shell-shocked after a wild three-shot swing.

Arab League to Discuss Situation in Jerusalem at Ministerial Meeting July 26

July 24, 2017

On Friday the Palestinian Health Ministry said Mohammed Sharaf, 17, and Mohammad Hassan Abu Ghannam, age unknown, died of gunshot wounds in two neighbourhoods of East Jerusalem somewhat away from the epicentre of tension in the walled Old City.

McCain's Former Primary Challenger Calls for Him to Resign Following Cancer Diagnosis

July 24, 2017

Ward, a medical doctor who ran a primary campaign against McCain in the 2016 election , said in a Friday statement that 'the medical reality of his diagnosis is grim'. The people of AZ deserve representatives with dignity & decency'. "I am a competent, qualified political candidate, and I look forward to getting to Washington , D.C.

Briton shot by robbers in the Philippines days before wedding

July 24, 2017

The victim, identified as Tarek Naggar, was standing with his fiancee, identified only as Angie, outside a convenience store when a motorbike with the three men pulled up. McLaughlin told the Sunday Herald that Naggar, who was due to get married on Saturday, received surgery and was put on a life-support machine after the bullet lodged in his lung.

Israel to demolish family home of alleged Palestinian attacker

July 24, 2017

Such coordination, largely aimed at a common foe, the Islamic militant Hamas , had been a constant in frequently hostile Israeli-Palestinian relations. Even if largely meant for domestic Palestinian consumption, the Abbas announcement dealt a setback to fledgling efforts by the Trump administration to revive long-dormant Israeli-Palestinian talks on a peace deal.

McCain's daughter says she, father went on hike

July 24, 2017

Kelli Ward, who ran against him in last year's GOP primary, to give him advise on stepping down. Politicians from all corners of the ideological spectrum sent Senator John McCain words of encouragement after it was revealed this week that he'd been diagnosed with brain cancer.

Protesters Shout Down Minneapolis Mayor

July 23, 2017

Ruszczyk's death didn't lead to street protests, but protesters drowned out Hodges when she tried to announce the replacement chief Friday night at city hall. Minnesota investigators say they've interviewed a witness to the fatal shooting of an Australian woman by a Minneapolis police officer. Ms. Harteau, who said she was backpacking in an area with limited cellphone reception, told reporters on Thursday that it would have been "challenging" to return but that she had kept in touch with her ...

Kellyanne Conway: Trump "doesn't think he's lying" about voter fraud and wiretapping

July 23, 2017

In the wide-ranging and lengthy conversation, the two battled it out over issues such as the White House's attacks on CNN, the Russian Federation probe and special counsel Robert Mueller , and whether the Trump administration was in crisis.

Suspect on the run after east Charlotte police chase

July 23, 2017

No one was injured in that incident. Officers initiated a traffic stop but the suspect inside the stolen vehicle refused to comply, which led to a police chase. One man inside the auto jumped out and ran away - with a gun. The K-9 Unit responded and attempted to locate the third suspect, but still haven't found him.

Parents gave newborn drugs to cover up addiction

July 23, 2017

She was also taking prescription pain medications. "They administered the drug hours after baby was born", said Sgt. Spencer Cannon, a Utah County Sheriff's spokesperson. Witnesses did try to stop Wilde . However, he sped away after he handed off his daughter to a complete stranger. Eventually, deputies did catch him in a nearby parking lot.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:SIMO) Earns Coverage Optimism Score of 0.12

July 23, 2017

About 5,379 shares traded. (NASDAQ: AMOT ) news were published by: Businesswire.com which released: "Timothy T. Tevens Joins Allied Motion Board of Directors" on June 01, 2017, also Globenewswire.com with their article: "Allied Motion Technologies Completes Acquisition of Heidrive" published on January 12, 2016, Thestreet.com published: "Allied Motion Technologies Inc Stock Downgraded (AMOT)" on July 11, 2014.

Trump warns Iran over detained Americans -White House

July 23, 2017

Iran has demanded that the United States release all detained Iranian citizens, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday. "As it has repeatedly been proven, the Islamic Republic of Iran will never yield to any kind of bullying under any condition and the U.S.

Pope Calls For Dialogue And Moderation After Jerusalem Violence

July 23, 2017

Last week Arab gunmen, shooting from the shrine, killed two Israeli policemen, three Palestinians were killed in street clashes and a Palestinian fatally stabbed three members of an Israeli family. A police spokesperson said that the force was continuing to update security measures around the Temple Mount and in the Old City, but would not give any further specific details.

Israeli embassy shooting in Jordan leaves one man dead, another injured

July 23, 2017

The BBC has not be able to verify this. According to unverified information, there are casualties among the embassy staff. The heavily protected embassy is located in the Rabiyeh neighbourhood, an affluent part of Amman. An Israeli television channel has reported that Israeli Minister of Internal Front Gilad Erdan revealed on Tuesday that the electronic detectors were placed at the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque after consultations made with Arab and Islamic countries.

Part of Pisgah National Forest evacuated as deputies search for armed suspect

July 23, 2017

Transylvania County Sheriff David Mahoney told WLOS-TV that the search started after Phillip Michael Stroupe III ran from deputies and later stole a mountain bike from a man at at gunpot. At 2:30, NCDOT reported USA 276 closed in both directions near Brevard. Mahoney said the man is suspected of breaking and entering in Henderson County.

Bus destroyed in fire on Kosciuszko way near Jindabyne

July 23, 2017

The driver quickly pulled over, managing to evacuate everyone off the bus before it erupted into flames. Another commuter caught up in the traffic caused by the incident livestreamed the dramatic bus fire on Facebook . In a statement sent to news.com.au, police said officers from the Monaro Local Area Command attended and transported the passengers to a nearby ski lodge.

Erdogan in Saudi Arabia to Tackle Qatar Rift

July 23, 2017

Doha, for its part, denies the accusation and describes the blockade as a violation of global law. "I hope our visit will be beneficial for the region", Erdoğan added. According to the economy ministry, Ankara has sent around 200 cargo planes filled with aid since the crisis began. Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled Sunday to the Red Sea city of Jiddah, where he is expected to hold talks with King Salman.

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:MYCC) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts

July 23, 2017

The dividend payment will be $0.130 per share for the quarter or $0.52 on an annualized basis. Royal Comml Bank Of Canada holds 4,252 shares or 0% of its portfolio. ClubCorp Holdings had a net margin of 0.41% and a return on equity of 8.96%. Therefore 73% are positive. The company was maintained on Thursday, April 13 by Imperial Capital.

Dems: Anti-abortion provisions in health bill in jeopardy

July 23, 2017

The Senate is using a budget process called "reconciliation" that allows Republicans to pass a bill with only 50 votes (and the potential tie to be broken by Vice President Mike Pence ). A measure allowing small businesses to establish association health plans. She also said that a provision that will ban abortions if the services are paid through a new fund provided to states would be allowed.

One person injured after shooting at Fayette Mall

July 23, 2017

The victim is being treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound, Angel said. One person was hit by a bullet. The shooter has not been arrested but Lexington Police said they do have a good description of the suspected shooter. Police said the 24-year-old victim was walking through the parking lot when a dark colored passenger vehicle approached him. The mall never closed and will open back up, as scheduled at noon Sunday.

Sunshine Village set to reopen Monday following wildfire-related closure

July 23, 2017

The order is effective immediately and is an effort to protect public safety, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The fire is not now threatening any communities, but backcountry area closures remain in place including the Verdant Creek area of Kootenay National Park and in the Egypt Lake and Beaver Creek areas of Banff National Park.

Construction worker found dead inside Hell's Kitchen luxury apartment

July 23, 2017

Upon arrival, they found a 53-year-old man between the elevator and the elevator shaft on the fifth floor of the building. The victim who has not been identified was pronounced dead. The mixed-use tower with luxury rentals, dubbed 555Ten, is 52 stories and rises to 650 feet, according to Curbed . The building is now unoccupied and still undergoing construction.

Syria army announces halt in fighting in parts of Eastern Ghouta — BBCI

July 23, 2017

The army did say, however, that it would "retaliate in a suitable manner" should the rebels violate the cease-fire agreement. But the accord has yet to be fully implemented over disagreements on policing the safe zones, and Eastern Ghouta is just the second zone to see a ceasefire come into force.

Watch as massive fire engulfs several buildings in Waltham

July 23, 2017

Officials were working on turning the former manufacturing plants into apartment complexes. Waltham Fire officials said the Latino festival parade scheduled for Sunday was cancelled due to the fire. Fire departments from across the area responded to help fight the fire. Power outages that affected up to 1,200 in the city were confirmed by the energy company to be related to the fire.

Girl fined for lemonade stand has offers to set up stall

July 23, 2017

He claimed the officer said the fine would be reduced if "it's paid quickly". We expect our enforcement officers to show common sense, and to use their powers sensibly. And she said: "'Oh, it's a bit scary'". The incident prompted Andre Spicer to write a spirited article for the Telegraph . He wrote, "Took 5 year old daughter to end of our road to run lemonade stand".

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