State Prison System Proposes Moving Inmates From Pack Unit In Grimes County

Августа 05, 2017

Wallace Pack Unit prison recorded indoor temperatures upward of 88 degrees, and 1,000 of its inmates who are deemed "heat sensitive" will be moved to cooler facilities. Other options were considered but determined not to be practical or their effectiveness could not be guaranteed. It is possible to temporarily transfer these offenders but it is not sustainable in the long term because of the lack of required infrastructure.

Michelle Carter Being Sued For $4.2 Million By Late Boyfriend's Mother

Августа 05, 2017

Carter's defense attorney, Joseph Cataldo, told "20/20", "Michelle didn't come into this relationship anything but a young girl struggling with her own mental health issues, until Conrad Roy prodded her into his suicidal thinking". The prosecution sought the maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars. A prosecutor has urged seven to 12 years' imprisonment for a MA woman who sent numerous text messages urging her suicidal boyfriend to kill himself.

Four-star defensive tackle picks IL

Августа 05, 2017

He had scholarship offers from more than two dozen Division I programs, including powerhouses like USC, Texas, Florida State, Notre Dame and Nebraska. Avery, a 6-foot-2, 315-pound defensive tackle, is high school teammates with IL commit Kievan Myers at Bishop Dunne in Dallas. Avery, who is 6-foot-1 and weighs 295 pounds, is rated the No.

Abbasi inducts 44 ministers in Cabinet

Августа 05, 2017

He said all the projects including CPEC, infrastructure, energy and economic revival of the country would be executed on the priority basis. The country was without a full-time Foreign Minister since the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) came to power in 2013.

Trump backs plan to curb legal immigration

Августа 05, 2017

If U.S. companies can not access the workers they need to grow and thrive in the United States , they will turn to other options, such as expanding operations outside the United States . The biggest cuts would be to those with family ties whereas those granted residency based on job skills would remain about the same. She says we are a nation of immigrants, we always have been a nation of immigrants and we will always be a nation of immigrants.

'El Chapo' seeks release from USA prison, says conditions like 'torture'

Августа 05, 2017

The sponsor of the drug for 60 years, accused of being the head of the cartel of Sinaloa (northwestern Mexico), is imprisoned in NY for his extradition on 19 January. "These conditions amount to torture", wrote his lawyers in a document submitted to the court. "Had Mexico been advised of these conditions, it nearly certainly would not have consented to Mr Guzman's detention and prosecution in this district", said the court papers.

Putin to consider possibility to run for president again

Августа 05, 2017

Putin replied curtly: "OK, I will think about it. Thank you". However, in March this year the head of the upper house Committee for Constitutional Law, Senator Andrey Klishas, drafted a bill seeking to set the date of the 2018 polls as March 18, to coincide with the commemoration of Crimea's reunification with Russian Federation.

State Journal editorial: What a concept for Congress -- cooperation

Августа 05, 2017

With Senate Republicans unable to pass a health-care bill, President Trump might be able to shake up the debate and motivate swift congressional action by ordering the end of the Obamacare exemption for lawmakers and their staff members.

Laughing Florida bros caught on video shooting a hammerhead shark

Августа 05, 2017

Russ Rector, an animal activist who said he was given the video by the person who filmed it, believes the same crew is responsible for both videos. Although investigators have identified the people in the video, they are not releasing their names while the investigation is ongoing, as is protocol, Klepper said.

Air Lease Corporation (NASDAQ:AL) To Report Earnings

Августа 05, 2017

It has outperformed by 20.40% the S&P500. Patterson Companies, Inc.is a value-added distributor focused on providing a customer experience to professionals in the dental and animal health markets. The fund owned 31,304 shares of the industrial products company's stock after buying an additional 26,251 shares during the period. Deutsche Natl Bank Ag holds 0% in Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD ) or 94,263 shares.

Cloud police: Boy, 7, dies after being pulled from Mississippi River

Августа 05, 2017

A boy told police he and another boy were in the river off of Munsinger Gardens when they went under the water, but the other boy didn't come up. Police learned two brothers, a five-year-old and a seven-year-old, had been playing in river.

Brokers Issue New Targets On Sky Solar Holdings, Ltd. (SKYS)

Августа 05, 2017

On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Sky Solar Holdings will post ($0.03) EPS for the current fiscal year. Accern also assigned media stories about the financial services provider an impact score of 46.3643428319728 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.

Led strikes against Islamic State claim another 21 civilian lives

Августа 05, 2017

Most of the men who traveled to the region to join ISIS likely did so to fight in battle against the Syrian regime, or join rebel groups, and the group has made regular calls to arms. In Syria, Isis is struggling to retain its last urban stronghold of Raqqa; US-backed Kurdish-Arab coalition forces have already succeeded in seizing half of the city since Operation Euphrates Wrath began in June.

Hawks, free agent Luke Babbitt agree on one-year deal

Августа 05, 2017

Babbitt was the 16th overall pick in the 2010 National Basketball Association draft out of Nevada-Reno. He played his first three with the Blazers and then next three with the Pelicans before signing on with the Heat a year ago. Key additions to the Hawks' roster this summer include center Dewayne Dedmon and guard Marco Belinelli as well as rookies John Collins and Tyler Dorsey.

Gordon Ramsay gags on fish eye

Августа 05, 2017

Seven years ago, he appeared on Gordon Ramsay's show The F Word and during this segment, he was offered the opportunity to get a free meal for his entire family on one provision, he had to eat a disgusting fish eye. The chef consumes the eye and attempts to wash it down with water that he swiftly spits out at the crowd and all over the coffee table. Revenge is a dish best served cold, literally in this instance .

Caitlyn Jenner Dons Trump Hat After Trans-Troops Fury

Августа 05, 2017

Trump made his comments regarding the transgender military ban on Twitter last week, sparking an immediate backlash from thousands, including Jenner, who expressed her opposition to his views. "Does President Trump intend to just pull 15,000 people out of every critical position to which they are now assigned?" "We are strong, we are attractive, and we will win".

Matchbox Twenty concert delayed after bees swarm venue

Августа 05, 2017

The show ended up starting about an hour and 15 minutes late. Lead singer Rob Thomas seemed to find the whole thing to be as unbelievably wild as we did, taking to Instagram to share the scene from inside the hall with his fans. Can't make this up! ". No one was hurt in the incident and reservation police said it was the first time something like this had occurred in the area.

Missing Modesto woman found alive in Merced County

Августа 05, 2017

She walked away from the scene and had not been seen since. Tull's husband Apollo was the last one to hear from her. She had been missing for almost three weeks. Tull's husband, Apollo Tull, had said his wife called him in tears, saying "I'm not going to see you again". When she disappeared, Tull's family revealed that she suffers from bi-polar disorder, and had stopped taking medication about six months ago, which had caused her to start acting manic in the past two months.

Federal Bureau of Investigation monitored social media on Election Day after suspecting Russian disinformation campaign

Августа 05, 2017

On Nov. 8, dozens of Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and analysts worked at a command center in Washington laden with large monitoring screens as they watched for security threats, CNN reported . Teams at the FBI, Homeland Security Department and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence all spoke on conference calls every three hours with those working in the White House Situation Room addressing the concerns.

White House expects to pressure China through Trump's Twitter feed

Августа 05, 2017

But the Xinhua editorial broke with Beijing's usual public reticence when Mr Trump has taken China to task over trade imbalances, territorial disputes in the South China Sea, Taiwan and other sources of tension. "If you can win a USA election with it, I think it's pretty powerful", Gorka responded. "China will never decisively help us against North Korea", he said, adding that right now, the provocations from North Korea are keeping the USA occupied.

Interior watchdog reviewing Zinke's calls to Alaska senators

Августа 05, 2017

The OIG on Thursday sent a letter to Congressmen Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), who requested the inspector general "address a number of potential legal and ethical violations". In one published report , Murkowski said: "It was not a very pleasant call". The two were the only Republicans who voted against the motion to proceed on the healthcare vote, leading the Senate to begin debating on their plans to repeal and replace ObamaCare.

United States notifies UN of Paris climate deal pullout

Августа 05, 2017

But in the notice to the United Nations the U.S. state department said Washington would remain in the talks process. Tech groups rip Trump immigration plan Russian PM: New sanctions amount to "full-scale trade war" America's divisions: The greatest strategic vulnerability of our time MORE pledged to follow when the deal was coming together.

Pyongyang condemns United States travel ban on N

Августа 05, 2017

Journalists and humanitarian workers may apply for exceptions to the ban, the department said in a public notice. North Korea now has three American citizens in detention on charges of spying, subversion and "hostile acts" against the country.

Diplomat: $1 billion in NKorea exports would be banned by UN

Августа 05, 2017

According to the latest news reports, China and the United States are close to agreeing on a draft resolution. Beijing's cozier ties with Manila under Duterte have calmed tensions and prompted China to allow Filipinos back to a disputed shoal, but arbitration proponents worry that Duterte was squandering an opportunity to harness the rule of law to restrain aggressive acts in the disputed region.

SpiceJet flight skids off Karipur runway

Августа 05, 2017

The plane apparently skid toward the left of the run way. The pilot managed to bring the flight to the terminal safely. Aquaplaning happens when the moving wheel of an aircraft loses contact with the runway surface on which it is rolling due to a layer of water or snow coming in between.

BC Provincial state of emergency extended due to wildfires

Августа 05, 2017

The state of emergency was first declared in early July and will remain in effect until at least August 18. This is the second time Premier John Horgan's government has extended the declaration and this latest extension will run until August 18.

Kentucky's Kelly Knight Craft confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Canada

Августа 05, 2017

Craft was previously a USA delegate to the United Nations. She and her husband, billionaire coal magnate Joe Craft, agreed to support Donald Trump during the election campaign, when he promised to keep both McConnell and Ryan in their respective roles if he won.

Republican Lawmakers Warn Trump Not To Sabotage Obamacare

Августа 05, 2017

The tough questions about what those rates will be, if or how tax cuts will be paid for and what process Republicans will use to get the legislation through Congress remain unanswered. Trump is warning GOP senators that the "world is watching". "I think our point is this: Let's not move on from health care just because you failed by one vote".

Trump Supports Bill Basing Immigration on Skills and Employability

Августа 05, 2017

Most economists agree that immigration is good for our economy; earlier this year, almost 1,500 economic experts wrote an open letter to the Trump administration asserting just that. He would need to take a closer look at the proposed legislation. In the House, Representatives Lamar Smith and Darrell Issa have worked for years to achieve this objective.

Active Stock Move to Focus:: Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS)

Августа 05, 2017

Oasis Petroleum Inc (NYSE: OAS ) has average revenue estimates of $273.91 Million, compared to low analyst estimates of $224.3 Million and high estimates of $327 Million for the current quarter. Since February 24, 2017, it had 1 insider purchase, and 1 sale for $1.57 million activity. Balyasny Asset Mngmt Ltd Limited Liability Company stated it has 0.49% of its portfolio in Oasis Petroleum Inc.

Samajwadi Party MLC Sarojini Agarwal quits; to join BJP soon

Августа 04, 2017

SP MLC Dr Sarojini Agarwal, who was considered to be close to senior SP leader and former UP minister Azam Khan, quit her membership of the house and joined the BJP. All three joined the BJP within a couple of days. Adityanath and Maurya are both Lok Sabha members. He pointed out that "Adityanathji is a five-time MP, Mauryaji is also an MP and was earlier an MLA, and Dinesh Sharma won mayoral elections by a record margin".

Did Trump call the White House a 'dump?'

Августа 05, 2017

Peskov said that the danger facing the countries "may lie in a lack of mutual collaboration and cooperation over the topics that are vitally important for both our countries and their people". Exposure of the election scandal has led the US Congress to vote 419-3 to sharpen already-harsh economic sanctions against Russian Federation, with Democrats seeking payback and Republicans fearing standing against a tide of angry nationalism.

Child soldiers in Congo drink victims' blood

Августа 04, 2017

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, said, "Survivors have spoken of hearing the screams of people being burned alive , of seeing loved ones chased and cut down, of themselves fleeing in terror". Kabila has so far failed to set a date for the polls, heightening tensions across the country. The diamond-rich region has been a stronghold of opposition to Kabila's government.

Almost 2000 animals found in Montclair warehouse, many dead

Августа 04, 2017

Reptiles, birds and fish were among the dead animals found after officers responded to a commercial building, Montclair Police Department Sgt. Minook told KTLA 5 . The owner of the animals was arrested this week on an unrelated charge and now faces charges of felony animal cruelty. The individual's name was not released Friday morning.

Record-breaking Neymar jets into Paris for PSG presentation

Августа 04, 2017

That is why France is the number one exporting country in football. "There are specific questions that have been asked of Qatar, notably about the financing of terrorism". Even then the process could not be completed, because when Neymar's legal team attempted to pay his way out of FC Barcelona, La Liga rejected the payment.

China Cracking Down on Harmful Websites

Августа 05, 2017

An officer who answered the phone in the Guangzhou public security bureau confirmed the drill but declined to elaborate. Chinese President Xi Jinping has supervised China's control over the internet; data surveillance and ensuring the Censorship rules are followed.

Nisar says will reveal reason behind not joining cabinet in few days

Августа 04, 2017

Foul language is being used. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to the members while interim Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was also present on the occasion. He further said that politics in Pakistan had become very hard since there was no distinction between what was true and what was false. Addressing a public gathering at Rawat this evening, he said new roads, hospitals and other projects including China Pakistan Economic Corridor have been initiated in the country ...

Tillerson to press China and ASEAN states on North Korea in Manila

Августа 04, 2017

Although experts have cast doubt on the veracity of these claims, the worldwide community has sounded the alarm. The notice cites Executive Order 11295 and Title 22 of the U.S. citizens under North Korea's system of law enforcement, the State Department said. "What we are trying to do is galvanize this pressure and isolate North Korea so it can see what the opportunity cost is over developing these weapons programs", she told reporters in a telephone briefing to preview Tillerson's trip.

Jordan MPs demand closure of Israeli embassy in Amman

Августа 04, 2017