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Ford To Pay For Police Interceptor Utility Exhaust Leak Repairs

August 01, 2017

Shane Nelson. So far, the APD has pulled 69 Explorers and Utility Interceptors, a modified version of the Explorer, from service. Amongst all the equipment in a standard patrol vehicle these days, Perryville Police Chief Allen Miller has added a carbon monoxide detector.

Armenian soldiers claim second spot at tank biathlon in Moscow

August 01, 2017

Such information has been posted on the website of the Defense Ministry of Belarus, BelTA has learned. As a result, the team was given a penalty time of one minute. The Tank Biathlon competition is an global event conducted as part of the worldwide Army Games held every year since 2013 at Alabino Ranges in Russian Federation.

US Judge: Joe Arpaio is Guilty of Criminal Contempt of Court

August 01, 2017

Last year, the judge asked federal prosecutors to file criminal contempt charges against Arpaio and several subordinates, alleging they had disregarded the court's directions, made false statements and attempted to obstruct further inquiry.

Christy Clark quitting starts civil war inside BC Liberal party

August 01, 2017

At the same time, the Liberals' focus on LNG increasingly deterred younger voters who care more about the environment. While she's made extraordinary advancements for the party at large, such as huge campaign successes in the past, the current situation leaves much to be desired.

Turkey condemns terror attack in Saudi Arabia's Shiite area

August 01, 2017

He added that the wounded were transferred to hospital and were in stable condition. "Security authorities have begun investigating the terrorist crime, which is still the subject of security monitoring", a statement on SPA read.

Convicted child murderer publicly executed for raping, killing young girl, 3

August 01, 2017

A 17 year old and a three-year old, were both subjected to unwanted and forced sexual activities. According to the U.S. State Department, Sharia law is "the source of all legislation" in Yemen. At the moment of execution a police officer holds an AK47-style weapon against his back and opens fire. Onlookers filmed the execution with mobile phones and television stations broadcast the sentence live.

MTV's 'Siesta Key' Watch Party Canceled After Death Threats, Shark Dragging

August 01, 2017

Even so, social media has identified the alleged culprits, one of whom is reportedly a friend of Siesta Key star Alex Kompothecras , son of series creator and local chiropractor Dr. Check your facts before you go posting on my page. The newspaper quotes Dr. Kompothecras as saying there were other, unspecified reasons for the party cancellation as well.

Andrew Little resigns as New Zealand opposition leader weeks from election

August 01, 2017

But the leadership Andrew Little won by a whisker from Grant Robertson nearly three years ago is likely to be with him at least until the election but not long after it. He also was asked if he was going to call for a vote of confidence but he said it would certainly not come from himself. Postal voting starts on September 11.

Auto crashes into Covina house, driver injured

August 01, 2017

Two adults and some pets were displaced due to structural damage at the home and the effect of the auto fire. Firefighters responded and extinguished the flames. And then I heard the man screaming in the auto". "The young couple were absolutely heroic", Sweeney said in an interview outside the home. The house sustained significant damage from the crash and fire, and has been declared uninhabitable; the Red Cross will be helping out the displaced residents, according to Pickett.

Ireland makes formal bid to host European Banking Authority after Brexit

August 01, 2017

The banking and medicines agencies employ just over 1,000 staff between them. With the deadline up to present bids, the European Commission will assess the applications based on a set of criteria during the next two months. The EBA has a staff of about 200 people and its visitors book 9,000 nights of hotel stays annually. "The fact that the United Kingdom has made a decision to leave the European Union has resulted in significant disruption and uncertainty", said Minister of State with ...

Neil Armstrong's gold lunar module replica goes MIA

August 01, 2017

Armstrong, a Wapakoneta native, became the first person to step onto the moon's surface in July 1969. A piece of microfilm was attached to the base of each model that contained the names of all the readers who'd donated "10 francs, 20 francs, [or] whatever they could afford".

Coffin assault trial to get underway

August 01, 2017

De Beer said he told them that he wouldn't open a case if they told him who was buying the mielies. "On the one hand you instruct him to destroy the coffin‚ on the other you say 'it's yours‚ take it'". According to the state‚ Mlotshwa had been walking on a footpath when he was accosted by the men. "We have a problem with that [walking on that path] because of theft".

Starbucks to close all Teavana stores as sales disappoint

August 01, 2017

Schultz was succeeded at the top of the company by Johnson in April . Full ownership will give the chain control of 1,300 Starbucks stores throughout the country, including locations in Shanghai, Jiangsu and in the Zhejiang Provinces, MarketWatch reports .

Trump's new chief of staff takes over a White House in chaos

August 01, 2017

Scaramucci courted controversy with an eye-watering attack on his colleagues - one targeting chief of staff Reince Priebus , who left his job last week, and chief White House strategist Steve Bannon. Doubts emerged over Mr Priebus' future in the White House when Anthony Scaramucci - the new White House communications chief - bad-mouthed him during an expletive-laden rant to a reporter last week.

Hero pilot lands plane 'BLIND' as hailstorm destroys passenger jet's windscreen

August 01, 2017

Onboard, passengers were crying and praying as the plane juddered as it made an emergency landing. In a video taken of the landing, employees at the airport are heard saying: "It won't be able to land, it won't land". Soon after take-off, at 1,300 metres above the ground, the aircraft's nose was pummelled by hailstones the size of golf balls, shattering the windscreen and leaving the pilots unable to see.

Kansas suspends Memphis transfer Dedric Lawson from upcoming trip to Italy

August 01, 2017

Self said there was an altercation in practice that Lawson did not handle well. "He's in school. He'll be here whenever school starts and all that", Self said. The Lawsons' departure was tied to the demotion of their father Keelon Lawson to director player development from assistant coach after Smith replaced Josh Pastner, now at Georgia Tech.

Swimmer and 2 lifeguards rescued from the water in Ocean City

August 01, 2017

The gender and age of the deceased are unknown at this time. DE 105.9 will bring you the latest in developments as they're made available. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine O'Connor's cause and manner of death.

Texas Lawmakers Launch Flurry of Anti-Abortion Bills

August 01, 2017

The sheriffs in the room are mixed on the law, and Abbott's remarks sought to clarify that his intentions were not to have Texas law enforcement officials serve as immigration police. Top leaders of the National Episcopal Church say the proposed Texas "bathroom bill" will trigger "hatred and fear" of transgender people if passed.

Ministers in Brexit row over movement of labour

August 01, 2017

JPMorgan, despite making threatening noises repeatedly over the past year, has said more recently that it will only move large numbers of staff from London if forced to, while Goldman Sachs has indicated it will wait to see what kind of transitional deal emerges before committing itself.

Camilla resident diagnosed with West Nile Virus

July 31, 2017

Avoid areas where mosquitoes are prevalent. It's spread to humans and animals through bites by infected mosquitoes. If you must be outdoors then wear a mosquito repellent that is approved for use by the CDC - those include products that contain DEET, Picaridin, and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

German minister urges 'countermeasures' against USA for Russian Federation sanctions

July 31, 2017

The move has rattled German business leaders and politicians. The potential new round of USA sanctions against Russian Federation violates worldwide law, and therefore the European Commission should consider countermeasures, German Minister for Economics and Energy Brigitte Zypries said Monday.

#NEET: Madras HC dismisses appeal for 85% state quota in medical admissions

July 31, 2017

Mr. Vijaya Baskar told journalists that they had cited the High Court order and urged the Centre to exempt Tamil Nadu from NEET-based admissions this year. "Had the university adopted 50 per cent reservation for backward communities, SC and ST students as per the Supreme Court directive, I would have got a chance to secure the admission in the open category", the petitioner said.

Trudeau visits Williams Lake today

July 31, 2017

People were allowed back in Williams Lake, the largest city in the region, after a 12-day evacuation last Thursday. Tonight the prime minister will speak to supporters at a Liberal fundraising event in Surrey. Trudeau was in Revelstoke Saturday taking part in a Red Cross Fundraiser. "I know that once again, as we have in challenges in the past, Canadians will step up, stand together and show their compassion", Trudeau said.

Man held on manslaughter charge after shooting sister

July 31, 2017

A single round struck his sister, Leticia Reyes, 20. Officers were called to Sarasota Memorial Hospital around 4:45 p.m.to a patient with a gunshot wound. Authorities are holding Cortez-Reyes at the Sarasota County Jail without bond. Cortez was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where she passed away.

Trump team develops sanctions against China

July 31, 2017

It will be handled. China says Washington's own rules restricting U.S. high-tech exports are partially to blame. He did not elaborate further. Analysts say Friday's launch proves that North Korea could be capable of hitting the US mainland, including Los Angeles and possibly Chicago, New York and close to Washington , D.C.

USS Gerald R. Ford recovers and launches first aircraft Friday

July 31, 2017

The first arrested landing, or "trap", occurred at 3:10 PM (EST) and the first catapult launch happened at 4:37 PM (EST). Built by Huntington Ingalls Industries, the Gerald R. The mission and function of EMALS remains the same as the traditional steam catapult; however, it employs entirely different technologies. Ford has completed its first arrested landing and launch, less than a week after President Donald J.

Illegal Oregon rape suspect deported at least 13 times since 2008

July 31, 2017

When Sergio Jose Martinez was held in the Multnomah County Jail on December 7, 2016, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement requested local authorities notify the agency prior to releasing him, spokeswoman Virginia Kice said in a statement to The Oregonian/OregonLive on Friday.

Row after PM Modi unveils Kalam statue with Gita

July 31, 2017

His family had to finally intervene to put the controversy to rest by placing a copy of the Quran and Bible as well near the statue. He expressed concern why Tirukkural was not placed there. He said, "I respect all these books". One of the statues that had been kept under covers till the PM Modi unveiled it, depicts the former president playing the veena , with a sculpted " Bhagavad Gita " on a bookrest beside him.

Telefonica SA (NYSE:TEF) Getting Somewhat Positive Press Coverage, Study Finds

July 31, 2017

Comerica Bank increased its stake in Telefonica Brasil by 0.5% in the first quarter. Aperio Group LLC now owns 307,497 shares of the Wireless communications provider's stock valued at $4,148,000 after buying an additional 43,268 shares during the last quarter.

178 migrants rescued in abandoned trailer in Mexico

July 31, 2017

The truck was abandoned by the driver after a crash in the town of Tantima, some 400 miles from the U.S. -Mexico border, according to CNN . Realizing what had happened to them, the migrants entered the town and enlisted the aid of locals.

CT ranked one of the top school systems in the country

July 31, 2017

In order to determine the top-performing school systems in America, WalletHub's analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 21 key measures. MA earned a "Quality Rank" of 1, a "Safety Rank" of 1 and an overall score of 78.16. New Jersey schools ranked second in the study. Louisiana was the state with the worst school systems.

Outer Banks Power Outage May Take 2 Weeks to Fix

July 31, 2017

A sign in Moyock, N.C., warns travelers that access to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands is restricted to residents only on Saturday. PCL Construction, the company building the new Bonner Bridge, told CHEC that at about 4:30 a.m. The Dare County Water Department also asked Hatteras Island residents to conserve their water use because the outage was limiting production capacity.

School Funding Bill On Way To Rauner Today

July 31, 2017

Three-fifths of lawmakers in both chambers would have to vote either to override Rauner or accept his changes and have the bill take effect immediately so money could be distributed. That leaves a wide per-student spending gap between districts that have low and high property tax wealth. But it's unknown how long they could manage.

8-year-old pulled from under capsized boat dies

July 31, 2017

Harry O'Connor, 8, was trapped for 24 minutes Wednesday afternoon under the boat in the Cape Cod Canal, witnesses and rescuers told the Boston Globe . The diver was able to enter the water, search the overturned vessel and locate Harry, who was wearing a life jacket. All boaters but the 8-year-old boy were rescued; including Harry's parents, Laura and Paudie, and his siblings Ellen, Charlie and Joe.

Amazon investigated for selling to possible terrorist

July 31, 2017

In its quarterly report to investors, Amazon said it sold approximately $300 worth of goods to an individual blacklisted by the USA government under Executive Order 13224 , which was signed by President George W. A February filing said another sale to a person listed in the order amounted to $1,300. Amazon had reported some other transactions, dating as far back as January 2012, earlier in February and April of this year - we didn't go through all the records to see how far back ...

Ruckus in Lok Sabha as ruling and opposition members spur over lynching

July 31, 2017

He said the incidents of mob lynchings were not coming down. The government termed lynching an "unacceptable and worst form of crime" but accused the Opposition on Monday of politicising the topic to malign Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country.

Teenager died after U.S. border guards made him drink liquid meth

July 31, 2017

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers Valerie Baird and Adrian Perallon in November 2013 after he entered the San Ysidro Port of Entry . Velazquez Acevedo started to convulse after drinking the drug and later, died. Suspicious still, the officers asked the boy to sip the liquid to prove it was in fact juice. Acevedo takes the final sip and goes into painful convulsions shortly after, which is not seen in the video.

Salman Khan Superstar has signed a deal with Amazon Prime Video

July 31, 2017

The deal with Amazon Prime is sure to boost Amazon's already-impressive footprint in India. All films from Salman Khan Ventures released after " Tubelight " will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video first, straight after its release and two months before satellite/television broadcast or any other form of distribution, read a statement from the digital platform.

2 struck by stray bullets in Bridgeport, including young girl

July 31, 2017

A man sustained a grazing gunshot wound to the head. The injuries are not life threatening. Arianna Sulaiman was hit in the left hand and will need surgery, according to her father, Masud Sulaiman. Police say both the man and child appear to be unintended victims that were hit by the stray gunfire. "Like I say, they could have hit me and her, and if her hand wasn't in front of her body, it could have went through her body".

United States Steel Corporation (X)

July 31, 2017

The stock ended last trade at $5.47 a share and the price is up more than -46.43% so far this year. 05/12/2017 - AK Steel Holding Corporation had its " rating reiterated by analysts at Cowen. The total value of its holdings decreased 19.0%. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 21,872 shares in the company, valued at $436,127.68.

Two suspects in custody after officer involved shooting

July 31, 2017

Two men are in custody facing attempted murder charges after leading police on a high-speed chase and shooting at police in Houston County early Monday. After several miles, the suspects' vehicle crashed into a bean field off Minnesota 44 northwest of Caledonia. The suspects drove off, and officers again pursued.

Thousands to be evacuated from Lebanon-Syria border

July 31, 2017

Beirut - The first phase of the implementation of a deal between Hezbollah and Al-Nusra Front began on Sunday, as the two groups exchanged the bodies of fighters as part of a ceasefire in the Lebanese border town of Arsal. Hezbollah, which has had an important role in the Syrian civil war supporting President Bashar al-Assad, is expected to launch an offensive against a smaller ISIS enclave near Arsal.

Putin tells US to cut 755 diplomatic jobs

July 31, 2017

It had also closed down two Russian properties in the country, located in Maryland and NY, on account of being engaged in intelligence activities. That means a drastic reduction of more than 750 diplomatic staff so that the size of the embassy would match the size of Russia's mission in the US.

Opposition parties fail to agree on a joint candidate for PM slot

July 31, 2017

The PML-N's nominee, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who is now facing a Rs220 billion corruption inquiry being carried out by the National Accountability Bureau, submitted his nomination papers to NA Secretary Jawad Rafiq Malik on Monday. However, they were unable to address the PPP's reservations over PTI chief Imran Khan's statements against its party leader Asif Ali Zardari. Khursheed Shah said from the day one, he was asking Nawaz Sharif that parliament was the source of his strength.

Dodgers' Kyle Farmer Hits Walk-Off Double in First MLB At-Bat

July 31, 2017

He has held L.A.to five runs in 30 innings, a 1.50 ERA. -- Conor Gillaspie has two hits in the last 11 days and both have been pinch-hit homers. Before Gardner won it, Chase Headley slugged a pinch-hit, two-run homer with one out in the sixth off Sergio Romo to give NY a 4-3 lead.

World's Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens in Swiss Alps

July 31, 2017

The super thin bridge - 25.6 inches wide, to be exact - spans almost a third of a mile long that challenges hikers to proceed in places at almost 28 stories above ground. Anyone crossing the bridge will be in for a bit of a tight squeeze since it is only two-feet wide. If you are courageous enough to walk the length of the bridge , you will see unparalleled views of some of Switzerland's highest peaks.

US SANCTIONS: Russia intensifies retaliation, expels 755 US diplomats

July 31, 2017

In response, the US State Department deemed it "a regrettable and uncalled for act". Peskov defended the downsizing of American diplomatic staff in light of increasing anti-Russia sentiments in the USA, saying if Washington really wanted to mend ties with Moscow , it should first cure "the worsening political schizophrenia" in the US.

Union minister Maneka Gandhi suggests legalising marijuana for medical purposes

July 31, 2017

The possibility may be explored in future, Rao added. Maneka Gandhi made the recommendation while addressing a meeting with a group of ministers (GOM) which was reportedly examining the draft cabinet note National Drug Demand Reduction Policy.

20 years of USA trade with Russian Federation

July 31, 2017

But faced with strong bipartisan support in the House and Senate, the president had little choice but to sign the bill into law. Those sanctions also include punishments for Iran and North Korea . Russian Federation has announced a tit-for-tat response to former President Barack Obama's last batch of sanctions , requesting that a handful of US diplomats leave Russian Federation and closing two embassy compounds.

Driver dies in crash after brief chase in stolen car

July 31, 2017

Police said York realized police were nearby and fled in a stolen vehicle. When officers tried to stop him, he sped onto Route 16 South, but lost control between exits 17 and 18, police said. It slid across Route 16, went off the road, rolled over and burst into flames. Sean York died at the scene of the crash. No one else was in the vehicle.

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