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Yechury denied third term in Rajya Sabha by CPI(M)'s Kerala lobby

July 26, 2017

But those opposed to a third term for the party chief pointed out that he can not return to Parliament on his own party's strength and will need support from the Congress' 44 legislators in the Bengal assembly. "It is true that he is efficient, but he can not compromise on his other role", Vijayan told the Indian Express . There are six Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal for which elections are due on August 8.

Two men hospitalised after latest London 'acid' attack

July 26, 2017

Witnesses said at least three fire engines, two ambulances and police responded. BBC journalist Neil Brennan, who lives in the area, said the attack happened outside a corner shop, about two minutes from the Tube station and near police and fire stations.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE)

July 26, 2017

Cypress Capital Management LLC now owns 85,728 shares of the company's stock valued at $9,877,000 after buying an additional 10,651 shares during the period. 14,543 shares valued at $1.78M were sold by Kapusta Ronald A on Tuesday, February 28. Taylor Wealth Management Partners increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 19.8% in the first quarter.

WR Andrew Hawkins retires two months after signing with Patriots

July 26, 2017

Hawkins entered the National Football League in 2011 with the Bengals and played three seasons in Cincinnati, then three in Cleveland before signing with the Patriots in May. The Patriots now have a roster spot open. Hawkins played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2011-13 and for the Cleveland Browns from 2014-16. The receiver's best season came in 2014 when he caught 63 passes for 824 yards and two touchdowns during his first year with the Browns.

18-Year-Old Accused of Burying Baby Alive

July 26, 2017

According to the criminal complaint, Richardson "did recklessly cause the death of another or the unlawful termination of another's pregnancy". Investigators initially believed the remains were that of a stillborn, but the prosecutor says evidence indicates that the infant was born alive.

Crocodile drags whole cow through river

July 26, 2017

The animal was estimated to be about 5 or 6 metres (16 or 17 feet) long, and once again, a creature you definitely don't want to get too close to. The fishermen sent up a drone to hover over the animal, and Mr Lorrimer said the group watched as the crocodile swam with the cow in its jaws for "a couple of kilometres".

Chaffey College Officer Fires At Woman, Then Arrests Her Following Pursuit

July 26, 2017

The incident began when the officer made contact with the suspect, Jullian Burdwell, while she was sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot of the college, which is located in the 5800 block of Haven Avenue, just north of the 210 Freeway. A Chaffey College police officer was involved in a shooting on the college's campus Tuesday, but no injuries were immediately reported, according to sheriff's officials.

Man undresses, eats his own feces, spits it at officers

July 26, 2017

McCoy said that police pulled up and that's when the man ran at them with a blade of some type, and police shot him in the stomach. He initially provided an officer with a different name, but quickly revealed his real identity when it was found that an arrest warrant was also listed under the false name.

Sheriff: Kingman child left in desert with no water, shoes

July 26, 2017

The woman said she asked the girl why she was crying and she said her dad left her. An investigation determined the girl as living at a home in the 3500 block of East John L Avenue with her younger brother and Watson, her father. The Department of Child Safety took the girl into custody. According to the victim, her father drove her out to the desert and forced her out of his truck following an argument.

Ivanka Trump's Attempt To Quote Albert Einstein Backfires Spectacularly

July 26, 2017

And if he did say something similar at some point in his life or career, he said so as a dig at scientists who don't let facts get in the way of publishing their theories. At the time, Ivanka's tweet largely went unnoticed; she and her family weren't in the news like they are today, and her words weren't parsed and scrutinized like they are today.

Man City sign Danilo from Real Madrid on five-year contract

July 26, 2017

Talking form the U.S. where Manchester Untied are having a pre-season tour, Mourinho revealed how many signings he still expects at Manchester United . "I don't think the feeling from him is very, very good.I see him really happy and focused and working better than ever so for me 100 per cent he stays with us".

Senate to vote on health care bill amid confusion

July 26, 2017

This is problematic for all those republicans in congress who ran on a platform of repealing and replacing Obamacare. That's because if republicans called a straight up and down vote on repealing the Affordable Care Act right now, they would lose.

Cardinal Pell hearing to begin in Melbourne

July 25, 2017

Cardinal George Pell, Australia's highest-ranking Catholic and Pope Francis' top financial adviser, was charged last month with sexually abusing multiple people years ago in his Australian home state of Victoria. "They are false. The whole idea of sexual abuse is abhorrent to me", Pell had told reporters. If the case proceeds to trial at either the County Court or Supreme Court, it is likely to be heard before a jury.

Florida officials investigating disturbing video of shark being dragged behind boat

July 26, 2017

The camera then turns to show three men on that boat, laughing as they look back at the shark. Investigators said they don't know who originally posted the video, where it was shot, or what happened to the shark. The statement said it is "too early to speculate as to what, if any, violations took place in this incident". "The FWC takes this very seriously and is now investigating this incident", the statement said.

Stolen Queens tortoise recovered in CT

July 26, 2017

After a week of searching and a $5,000 reward for information about his whereabouts, Millennium has finally returned home. The new owner then notified police. It appears to be in good condition, but still needs to be evaluated by the vet. Cops were called to Alley Pond last week after staffers discovered the reptile was gone and its enclosure had been broken.

Lana Del Rey tried to use witchcraft to hex President Trump

July 26, 2017

She left an eerie and vague message to her fans about the ritual, accompanied with a photo of herself dressed in all black and raising her left hand. With her fifth iteration, our favorite bygone starlet who stars in Instagram live videos instead of on the Hollywood big screen is literally sharing a happier face - reflecting what she recently described in an interview with NME as a shift in "tone" and "perspective".

Clerk Shot In 7-Eleven Robbery In Sycamore; 3 Suspects In Custody

July 26, 2017

The 21-year-old man from Indianapolis and the 26-year-old man from Chicago were arrested. Around 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, police said the suspects robbed a gas station at gunpoint near North and Gary avenues in Carol Stream. Police are now withholding the identities of the two men and charges have not been announced. The suspect is considered "armed and risky and should not be confronted by citizens", police said.

EC Deputy Chairperson responds to allegations of financial misconduct

July 25, 2017

According to her, if the EC Chair had possessed the requisite experience in corporate service, the Commission wouldn't have been in turmoil like what the public is witnessing at the moment. She also said Mrs. Osei's claims were attempts to glorify herself with an underserved gratification, whilst sowing seeds of division within the commission.

Trump's envoy arrives to try help calm Temple Mount tensions

July 25, 2017

Daniel adds that "Muslim leaders say they're reviewing the new Israeli decision to replace the metal detectors with what Israel calls advanced technology, reportedly cameras that will screen worshippers entering the holy site". Israel frequently razes or seals attackers' homes as a deterrent, although rights groups say this amounts to collective punishment. Friday's main weekly Muslim prayers, which typically draw thousands to al-Aqsa, brought the situation to a boil.

Senator Susan Collins says President Trump should stop talking about Russian Federation probe

July 25, 2017

Could it be because they are trying to influence the impartiality of the special counsel's investigation? Just like former FBI Director James Comey and too many other Washington officials, the special counsel's office appears to be leaking everything except evidence of collusion.

'Goldwater Rule' Still In Place Barring Many Psychiatrists From Commenting On Trump

July 25, 2017

It seems perfectly suited to prevent politically biased shrinks from simply saying whoever is opposing their candidate of choice is insane, but it doesn't seem well suited to protect the people of the United States from someone who is truly a mentally unfit danger to our nation.

SC: Congress to convene only for revocation, extension of martial law

July 25, 2017

Asked by reporters, Te said he could not speak for the justices, but stressed that the magistrates could have made a decision to junk the petitions because the issue has been rendered moot and academic after the lapse of the 60-day period. On the part of the Senate, 16 senators voted in favor of the motion, while four were against it. Two days after the imposition of martial law in Mindanao last May 23, the President submitted to Congress his report in compliance with the Constitution.

PM arrives in Maldives to attend 52nd independence day celebrations

July 26, 2017

The two countries signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for this goal. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz is also accompanying the prime minister to Maldives. He expressed best wishes for the prosperity and development of the people of Maldives. They said they were now investigating "a case of obstruction of police duty" against lawmakers who broke into the restricted area around the parliament building which was cordoned off by a police line The ...

Chainsaw attack in Switzerland injures at least five

July 25, 2017

A police spokeswoman told a livestream by Blick that officers were still searching for the suspect. Wrousis is on the run. At least one employee was left with serious injuries but is now out of danger. The Facebook post said that police found the suspect's vehicle, a Volkswagen Caddy, but that the suspect is still on the run. An earlier police statement described the attack as "not terror related".

BidaskClub Upgrades Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP (BWP) to Buy

July 25, 2017

About 45 shares traded. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) has declined 2.76% since July 25, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 19.46% the S&P500. The P/E ratio is one of the most common ratios used for figuring out whether a company is overvalued or undervalued. The Company is involved in the operation of interstate natural gas and NGLs pipeline systems, and integrated storage facilities, including interstate natural gas pipeline systems located in the Gulf Coast region, Oklahoma, ...

Senate Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Paul Manafort To Testify At Public Russia Hearing

July 25, 2017

Trump, his campaign and their associates to Russian Federation". Also on the witness list was Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS, the company that was hired by Republicans in 2015 to do opposition research on Donald Trump and then retained by Democrats after Trump secured the GOP nomination.

CNN Report Suggests Russia is Arming Taliban

July 25, 2017

The videos obtained by CNN show sniper rifles, Kalashnikov variants and other weapons which experts say have been stripped of any means of identifying their origin. "These weapons were given to the fighters of Mullah Haibatullah by the Russians via Iran", said their deputy leader, Mullah Abdul Manan Niazi. In addition to US weaponry obtained on the black market or through attacks, the Iranians have also been a source of small weapons, like rifles, said Marvin Weinbaum, director for ...

Secur Raises £3.5M in Funding

July 25, 2017

Belfast-based B-Secur has raised £3.5m in funding from a syndicate of investors including Accelerated Digital Ventures (DAV) and Kernel Capital. One of the company's claims is that since ECG is an internal biometric, it is hard to hack or spoof while providing liveness detection at the same time.

GOP Sen. Collins mocks Texan who challenged her to a duel

July 25, 2017

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has been under enormous scrutiny by her party over her opposition to provisions in the Republican-backed health. Collins says. A microphone left on during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing picked up the unguarded moment. "He's so unattractive, it's unbelievable", she said of his appearance.

Appeals court blocks DC's concealed-carry law on Second Amendment grounds

July 25, 2017

The court waded through historical minutia concerning gun laws in the Anglo tradition, reviewing so-called Northampton laws and surety laws, which restricted the possession of firearms in crowded urban areas. "Bans on the ability of most citizens to exercise an enumerated right would have to flunk any judicial test". Right now D.C. prevents the most vulnerable people, particularly poor blacks who live in high crime areas of D.C., from having any hope of getting a permit for protection.

Governor LePage Vetoes Two More Maine Bills

July 25, 2017

LePage said 18-year-olds should be able to buy cigarettes if they can fight in war. LePage said he vetoed the bill that increases the legal age to buy cigarettes or other tobacco products, including vaping equipment, because 18-year-olds are deemed mature enough to join the military.

Trump welcomes Lebanese prime minister Hariri to White House

July 26, 2017

The White House also issued a statement Friday taking a harder stance on hostages detained by Iran saying that "President Trump is prepared to impose new and serious consequences on Iran unless all unjustly imprisoned American citizens are released and returned".

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (DO) Shares Sold by KCG Holdings Inc

July 25, 2017

However the company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the same quarter during past year. BofA/Merrill had a markedly different take on 30/06/2017, proposing that DO is now considered Neutral versus prior Buy rating. The company was maintained on Tuesday, August 2 by Barclays Capital. It dropped, as 64 investors sold DO shares while 90 reduced holdings. The total number of Outstanding Shares is 137.22 Million.

4 fires set near Ballard homeless camps

July 25, 2017

They were set between 11 p.m. and midnight Monday. Original: Several fires were allegedly intentionally set overnight in a homeless camp along the Burke-Gilman Trail. One person, armed with nunchucks, was arrested when officers arrived at the scene of the fires, according to a statement from the Seattle Police Department.

How Analysts Feel About Avingtrans plc (LON:AVG)?

July 25, 2017

Another key indicator that can help investors determine if a stock might be a quality investment is the Return on Equity or ROE. Having a price of 7,623.00GBX, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RB) traded -1.24% lower on the day. GBX 334.67's average target is 8.31% above currents GBX 309 stock price. Virgin Money Holdings Uk Plc had 121 analyst reports since July 23, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.

The Justice Department May Be Planning a Marijuana Crackdown

July 25, 2017

The suit alleges that the government has "wrongfully and unconstitutionally criminalized the cultivation, distribution, sale, and possession" of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, which became law in 1971. Washington, in green, demonstrating his smashmouth legal style. He and other former National Football League players argued in a 2015 HuffPost blog post that the National Football League should help advance medical research on marijuana and end its ban on the drug so players ...

Search Warrant: Woman 'Slapped' Back of Squad Car Before Fatal Shooting

July 25, 2017

A search warrant was filed by Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigators to look at the area where the shooting happened and gather evidence as part of the investigation. Noor was seated in the passenger seat of the patrol vehicle and shot across Harrity, striking Damond , 40, who was set to be married next month. "Minneapolis PD has not elaborated on the circumstances, but requested the BCA to investigate an officer-involved shooting regarding this incident".

The VIX is flirting with its lowest close on record

July 25, 2017

A close at its current level would be its lowest ever. When the VIX falls, it usually means stocks are rising. Around 75% of S&P 500 companies surpassed their earnings per share estimates for 1Q17. "Over the past few days, we've seen a tremendous amount of options activity in VIX", Pravit Chintawongvanich, head of derivatives strategy at Macro Risk Advisors in NY, said in a research note to clients.

Revolution Bars Group PLC

July 25, 2017

They now have a GBX 150 price target on the stock, up previously from GBX 300. RBG has been the topic of several other reports. LONDON-Revolution Bars Group PLC (RBG.LN) said Tuesday terrorist attacks in Manchester and London have hurt trading, but full-year results are expected to be in line with the board's expectations.

Indian-origin teenager raped, murdered in London

July 25, 2017

The prosecutor in the case claimed 19-year-old Celine Dookhran had been killed by two people because she had dated an Arab Muslim. The second woman - who can not be identified - was treated for stab or slash wounds at a south London hospital after she escaped.

Byculla jail death: how is it accidental, HC asks authorities

July 25, 2017

The bench was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Malad resident Pradeep Bhalekar, a former inmate of Pune's Yerawada prison, seeking transfer of investigation to the State's Central Investigation Department (CID) and addition of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code to the charges against the jail officials arrested in the case.

Axe on roof of auto leads to arrest in Wyoming County

July 25, 2017

A 21-year-old man was found driving a auto with no license plates, no windshield, no doors with an axe stuck in the roof, according to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office. Price was arraigned in the Town of Gainesville Court and is being held on $10,000 bail. There was no information available about a lawyer for Price.

Big game hunter Melania Capitan found dead after being targeted online

July 25, 2017

Some animal rights proponents reacted to the suicide by applauding Capitan's death. Capitan shared her love of hunting online with thousands of Instagram and Facebook followers. Just two months ago she spoke up again with the Heraldo de Aragón , discussing the "seriousness" of the issue. "I'm not sure what or how she ended her life?" Critics continued to flood her Facebook page with messages even after she died.

Former Packers LB Sam Barrington signs with Bills

July 25, 2017

He spent the 2014 season on the Cleveland Browns practice squad. He started five games and appeared in nine overall, making 42 tackles, one interception and three passes defensed. Barrington (6-1, 246) played for the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints last season, appearing in seven games. Barrington joins newly signed linebacker Gerald Hodges, who was also brought in for a visit with the Chiefs this offseason, as fresh faces for the Bills at linebacker along with this year's rookies ...

China Merchants Port in Sri Lankan deal

July 25, 2017

According to the agreement, two local companies whose shares will be split between the Chinese enterprise and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority will be set up to handle the port's operation, security and services. Meanwhile, a Chinese Embassy spokesman in Colombo said that it had no comment to make on the deal. He said the Chinese company will invest $1.12 billion in the port, which is close to busy east-west shipping lanes.

Petition calls for statue of Snooty the manatee to replace Confederate monument

July 25, 2017

The museum had just celebrated Snooty's 69th birthday . In a press conference from Bradenton broadcast on Facebook on Sunday afternoon, museum provost and chief operating officer Jeff Rodgers said Snooty died after becoming stuck in a maintenance hatch leading off the tank he shared with three young rescued manatees, Randall, Baca and Gale.

UK Brexit minister: progress made in talks on citizen rights

July 25, 2017

He said the United Kingdom government took "very, very seriously" the need to end their anxiety and uncertainty. Verhofstadt's comments followed a meeting with Michel Barnier, the European Commission's chief negotiator on Brexit, who came to the Parliament to brief its Brexit steering group on the first round of substantial negotiations , which were held last week.

Shark Week viewers frustrated over Michael Phelps vs. great white

July 25, 2017

But many viewers of the Discovery Channel's much-publicized race between man and beast found the result to be a little fishy. "In Phelps vs. Shark , we enlisted world-class scientists to take up the challenge of making the world's greatest swimmer competitive with a great white".

Southwest Florida Victim Hospitalized After Alligator Attack

July 25, 2017

The Florida Fish and Wildlife said the reptile bit 68-year-old Fredrick Iman while he was bathing in a pond. The Associated Press reports the man was bitten several times and was airlifted to a local hospital where he is listed as being in fair condition.

Thousands attend funeral of one family killed in Palestinian stabbing attack

July 25, 2017

Yosef Salomon, 70, Chaya Salomon, 46, and Elad Salomon, 36 - a grandfather and his two adult children - were stabbed to death in their home by 18-year-old Omar Abd Al-Jalil from the nearby village of Kaubar as they sat down to a traditional Sabbath dinner to celebrate the birth of a new grandchild in the family.

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