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Court strikes down USA restrictions on HFCs

August 09, 2017

The D.C. Circuit on Tuesday said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not have authority under the Clean Air Act to force companies that use hydrofluorocarbons in products like spray cans, automobile air conditioners and refrigerators to swap the HFCs out for an EPA-approved alternative, handing a win to chemical companies that challenged a 2015 rule.

1MDB given extension until Aug 31 to pay IPIC

August 09, 2017

The agreement signed in April also allows a so-called cure period of five days for 1MDB "to remedy their non-payment". The payment was due as part of an April settlement between 1MDB and Ipic, after Ipic launched arbitration proceedings previous year claiming US$6.5 billion from 1MDB.

Top court in Venezuela jails opposition mayor

August 09, 2017

He is accused of failing to remove barricades set up by anti-government protesters, who have been demonstrating against the Maduro regime for more than four months amid a collapse of the economy and increased repression by government forces.

Manchin: 'I Don't Give a Sh*t' About Re-election, OK?

August 09, 2017

Justice said. "How about that? If they think that because I'm up for election that I can be wrangled into voting for shit that I don't like and can't explain, they're all insane". Manchin made the comments in response to pushback he received for not signing on to a letter establishing the Democratic Party's three main policy positions tax reform.

Trump Lawyer Says POTUS Has Sent Private Messages of 'Appreciation' to Mueller

August 09, 2017

But Trump has also publicly decried Mueller's investigation into potential ties between his campaign and Russian Federation as a "witch hunt", and has referred to it as a "cloud" hanging over his administration. Dowd also rejected the idea, boosted by some in the media, that Trump was considering firing Mueller. A spokesman for Mueller told Fox News that there have been communications among special counsel attorneys and the president's outside legal team, as well as the president's special ...

Vigilantes a threat to liberty, says Sonia Gandhi

August 09, 2017

Protesting the attack on Congress vice President Rahul Gandhi during his visit to flood hit Gujarat, party's women wing of Goa will send bangles to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah , it said. Congress leaders claimed that Darji was a local office bearer of the BJP's youth outfit. Both Quit India Movement and formation of Azad Hind Fauj were both two big events in Indian history and every Indian must remember the freedom fighters who laid down their lives for ...

Rescue vessel with migrants refused entry by Malta

August 09, 2017

Libya has remained dogged by turmoil since mid-2011, when a bloody popular uprising ended with the ouster and death of longtime strongman Muammar Gaddafi. The Spokesman of the Libyan Navy Ayoub Qassim said Sunday the Italian vessel, Comandante Borsini, left Tripoli Naval Base after five days of a working visit that saw Italian experts and technicians conducting a closeup assessment of the needs of Libya's naval vessels.

David Silva negotiating Manchester City exit

August 09, 2017

The Spanish global is said to have reached a verbal agreement with LaLiga side Las Palmas , with a deal depending on the club retaining their top-flight status. With a total of 306 appearances for Manchester City , Silva will be remembered at the Etihad for years to come. A verbal agreement is reportedly in place as Silva clearly wants to end his career in his hometown, although the attacking midfielder will only return if the team remain in the top flight.

Suspects Sought in Attempted Armed Carjacking

August 09, 2017

Children's screams scared the men off police said. Police said the attempted vehicle jacking happened in the Blue Ocean Music Hall parking lot. "A gun was shown and the suspects are considered armed and risky, " police wrote on the Twitter feed about the attempted carjacking at the North Shore music venue.

COAS, PM Abbasi discuss matters pertaining to Pak Army

August 09, 2017

The prime minister underlined the need for developing a consensus among the political parties over the issue and said that he had already witnessed unity in opinion of different parties. He also apprised the prime minister on the status of various ongoing development projects related to Gilgit-Baltistan. It added that the Afghan leader expressed satisfaction over the smooth transition and said that it was good for democracy in Pakistan.

Tourists Dead After Strong Earthquake Near Southwestern Chinese National Park

August 09, 2017

Seven people died and 88 people were injured, 21 of them seriously according to Reuters , which cites Sichuan television. The official People's Daily said five of the dead were tourists. She added: "People didn't dare grab anything like money or clothes - we just all ran outside right away". Work teams have been sent to the affected area to carry out emergency operations, the local administration said.

North Korea 'examining' plan to strike Guam

August 09, 2017

Fox News cites USA officials who said the reclusive nation is continuing its aggressive military moves despite us and UN warnings not to. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available . The UN Security Council on the same day passed a resolution slapping sweeping sanctions on the North over its first test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

New Women's World Cup Trophy Unveiled

August 09, 2017

Hunter and co begin their campaign on Wednesday against Spain, who qualified by beating Scotland in a play-off, and the decision to rest Emily Scarratt and a number of senior players is telling, as is the fact that 12 of the matchday squad are set to make their World Cup debuts - this is a fixture through which Simon Middleton's side will aim to acclimatise.

ACLU sues Maine's governor for blocking constituents on Facebook

August 09, 2017

Burton, who once worked as a correspondent for the Boston Globe , was later blocked from accessing the governor's page. The governor has called the Facebook account a political page, and the page's "about" section describes itself as LePage's "official page- but not managed by gov't officials".

To Some In France, The First Lady's Role Should Remain Unofficial

August 09, 2017

Brigitte Macron will not be made an official First Lady of France, after a petition to stop her doing so garnered more than a quarter of a million signatures. The focus on the First Lady proposition comes at a bad time for Macron as polls show his popularity slipping badly only three months after the young centrist clinched a sensational victory in May.

Rocket fired from Gaza lands near Ashkelon

August 09, 2017

Sirens went off in Ashkelon at 8:55 p.m., indicating an incoming missile, and 20 minutes later in Kibbutz Zikim, near the Gaza border. "No injuries have been reported".

Swine flu claims 2 more lives in Odisha, toll 3

August 09, 2017

The regular increase in the number of affected persons has created panic in the entire state. The number who died in the state of Maharashtra accounted for almost 50% of deaths from this flu in the whole of India, where by July of this year, the H1N1 virus caused the deaths of about 600 people.

China gets Asean to agree on framework for South China Sea negotiations

August 09, 2017

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said: "Given China's traditional economic links with the DPRK, it is China that will mainly pay the price for the implementation of (the sanctions)". Security Council resolution adopted over the weekend in response to the country's intercontinental ballistic missile launches last month. Even so, China has continued to provide North Korea critical aid even in the wake of weapons tests in violation of United Nations resolutions - because it does not want to ...

Maduro: "Hoy hubo que ganarle con balas al terrorismo"

August 09, 2017

En el comunicado no se confirma la cantidad de detenidos, ni se hace un reporte del número de heridos o víctimas que dejó el enfrentamiento. "La metodología de seguridad dio como resultado que dos fueran abatidos por el fuego leal a la patria, uno está herido".

Guy tries to book 6 dates in one night, women get revenge

August 09, 2017

Pylant then texted her friends about the guy's jerky move and they camped out at the hotel to catch him in the act. Not wanting to be rude and figuring that at least her friends were there, Lisette went. However, not long after leaving they are alerted by the bar tender that the "homeboy" is not yet finished and a fourth girl has arrived for another date.

NJ Mom Ditches Boy, 10, With Luggage in Woods

August 09, 2017

He also told police after he was left there he fell asleep and was hungry when he woke up. The motorist contacted military personnel, who brought the boy to the visitor's center. The boy was taken to the base's visitor's center where military first responders determined he had sustained minor injuries. The boy was able to provide his mother's name and phone number to employees, who then contacted Wisler.

Starbucks Just Dropped a Horchata Frappuccino

August 09, 2017

It's a Horchata Almondmilk Frappuccino that's blended with almond milk, cinnamon dolce syrup, coffee, and ice. If the Horchata Frappuccino sounds vaguely familiar to you, you're not imagining things. So that means it could possibly appeal to coffee lovers with sensitive stomachs. Starbucks offers a variety of options for customers who prefer other milks or are lactose intolerant.

Newton police respond to report of double homicide

August 09, 2017

Tuesday, they received a report of a possible double murder on Roanoke Court. An ex-boyfriend of Runyon discovered the bodies when he came to the home to check on her because she was not answering her phone. He said the suspect had been residing in Newton and had previously been arrested by law enforcement. Law enforcement believes an acquaintance of the victims reported the crime.

Rihanna Is The Queen Of The Low-Key Drag, Just Ask Diplo

August 09, 2017

Having previously admitted that " Lean On " was offered to Rihanna as well as Nicki Minaj before MØ recorded the final version, Diplo elaborated on the backstory, saying I played her "Lean On". One would think that if Diplo had been working so dang hard to get Rihanna to bless one of his tracks with her presence, he would've listened to her work and then selected something from his back catalogue of music that at least lives in the same neighborhood as her shit? If she weren't a ...

Cheetos Offers A Pop-Up Restaurant

August 09, 2017

I'm already drooling. Burrell has definitely raised the Cheetos bar, and I don't think I can look at them as just a tasty snack any longer. Not to be outdone by Burger King's amateurish Cheeto experiments , the big kahuna himself, one Chester Cheetah, has proclaimed that a new pop-up restaurant featuring Cheeto-infused gourmet fare will be opening in NY for three days next week.

CAG report against Jacob Thomas

August 09, 2017

In October 2011, the Directorate of Ports got the government's go-ahead to renovate a signal station at Kodungallor port. He added that it's the concerned people during the Achuthanandan government who have to answer regarding the CAG report corresponding to the department of ports.

Hebron Shooter Asks to Delay Prison Sentence Until Israeli Army Chief's Decision

August 09, 2017

And on Friday, Azaria's main attorney, Yoram Sheftel, said on Channel 10 that the chief of staff was considering the initial request. Former IDF soldier Elor Azaria and his father arrive at the court at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv on August 8, 2017.

Man Living In Maryland Charged With Trying To Help ISIS

August 09, 2017

Das was planning to kill a US military member, who was also an Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent, in support of ISIS after their members posted information on USA military personnel online. Last week, an OH man was sentenced to 20 years for reposting IS propaganda on his social media accounts in 2015. Das plotted the attack with a man who he would later learn was a confidential FBI source, according to an affidavit filed by federal officials.

British Model Freed After Being Kidnapped To Be Sold, Italian Police Say

August 09, 2017

Pesce said the kidnappers had removed Ayling's restraints in the village but threatened to kill her if she tried to run away or tell anyone she was being held there against her will. "She went along with what he asked her to do, look at shoes and buy groceries", he told CNN . Mr Green, of Supermodel Agency, said: "I can assure everybody that it was real and very frightening for all concerned".

RNC Spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany On Media Coverage of President Trump

August 09, 2017

McEnany also commented on breaking news out of North Korea about nuclear warheads, how the majority of congress supports the president, and how the RNC allows people to voice their opinions unlike the DNC. Hardly a week goes by without US President Donald Trump venting his frustration at the media's coverage of his White House. "Feels eerily like so many state-owned channels I've watched in other countries".

Post-results helpline set up for students in Scotland

August 09, 2017

More than 28,700 students have secured a place at university, compared with 28,300 on exam results day a year ago. The pass rate for National 4 was 92.8% and 79.5% for the National 5, also very close to last year's figures. Last year Childline reported a rise in the number of telephone counselling sessions relating to exam worries, with more than 3,100 taking place across the UK.

Oil slides from nine-week highs as market looks to OPEC

August 09, 2017

Reserves of oil in the USA for the week ended on July 28, unexpectedly rose by 1.8 million barrels, to 488.8 million. OPEC and some non-OPEC producers, including Russian Federation, have agreed since the start of the year to slash 1.8 million barrels per day in supply until March 2018.

Washington County woman missing under unusual circumstances

August 09, 2017

Her auto was found in Cottage Grove, about 10 miles south of Creswell along Interstate 5. A more extensive search will be performed at the Oregon State Police Crime Lab. "We are very anxious and we need people to look for her auto and look for her". When her family didn't hear from Helenius, her brother made a decision to call her.

Technical Indicators Alerts: Energy Transfer Partners, LP (ETP), Clovis Oncology, Inc. (CLVS)

August 09, 2017

The stock increased 0.06% or $0.01 on August 4, reaching $17.33. RCM's SI was 1.68 million shares in August as released by FINRA. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 3rd. The market experts are predicting a 59.24% rally, based on the high target price ($125) for Clovis Oncology, Inc. shares that is likely to be hit in the 52 weeks.

Poland's Wlodarczkyk's hat-trick of hammer throw world titles

August 09, 2017

We'll go back to the drawing board and start again from next year. "The crowds were fantastic and I'm just sorry that I couldn't produce something better". "I am upset because this is my ninth World Championships and it will be my last one". "I spent the last few days just watching everybody and it's made me hungry to get out and have my own shot".

No explosives found in car stopped by Brussels police gunfire

August 09, 2017

Several police officers shot at the wheels of the auto, reported to be a Citroen Picasso registered in Germany , before the driver was arrested. Van Wymersch said: "When they got the person out, he immediately claimed that there were explosives inside".

CBS All Access Coming To Canada

August 09, 2017

Star Trek: Discovery will be aired on CTV and then Space and Z, with the ability to stream shows later on CraveTV. CBS Corporation has officially announced its plans to expand the availability of its streaming service CBS All Access globally through a partnership with its CBS Interactive and CBS Studios International divisions.

Supreme Court upholds hero's burial for Marcos

August 09, 2017

Despite protests , the late strongman was buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on November 18, 2016, 10 days after the high court allowed the controversial interment. The majority decision held that Marcos possessed the qualifications to be interred at the Libingan as a "former president and commander-in-chief, a legislator, a secretary of national defense, a military personnel, a veteran and a Medal of Valor awardee".

Inmates at eight area prisons eligible for college-level education

August 09, 2017

The governor and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance say the $7.3 million award is part of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office's Criminal Justice Investment Initiative and will fund the programs at 17 NY prisons over the next five years.

Actor Chuck Norris endorses Roy Moore for Senate

August 09, 2017

Senate primary. He advised the Alabama's county probate judges, who are in charge of issuing marriage licenses, to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court's June 2015 ruling for nationwide marriage equality. Moore subsequently resigned in April of this year, and at the same time announced his bid for Senate. He actually has a good shot at the Senate nomination, The Hill reports.

Stock Checkup on Vanguard Long Term Corporate Bond Etf (VCLT)

August 08, 2017

When the price is below the Balance Step, this generally spells a bearish trend. Personal Capital Advisors Corp now owns 1,839,464 shares of the company's stock worth $103,470,000 after buying an additional 392,970 shares in the last quarter.

Kellyanne Conway spotted on New Jersey beach

August 09, 2017

But White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders later admitted that the Trump "weighed in as any father would". Back in May, co-host Mika Brzezinski, who was absent on Monday, slammed Conway, saying her appearances on cable news are "like watching a vehicle wreck".

Top UK judge: British judiciary needs more clarity on Brexit

August 08, 2017

Former environment secretary Owen Paterson said United Kingdom judges could not be left "flapping around" without "clear guidance" after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. British courts are now subject to rulings by the ECJ but Prime Minister Theresa May has said that should not be the case after Britain leaves the European Union in March 2019.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash near Buffalo airport identified

August 08, 2017

Genesee Street was closed during the investigation but has since reopened. It's best to use the airport's west entrance at the Kensington Expressway. By 8 a.m., the medical examiner's office had removed the body from the scene, and numerous responding Cheektowaga police officers had gone.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Ike Davis impresses in Arizona League pitching debut

August 09, 2017

Davis struck out all three batters he faced in his pitching debut for the Dodgers' Arizona Rookie League affiliate on Sunday. His sweet swinging continued the following year until an ankle injury put him out for the season. Davis' fastball reportedly reaches 92 miles per hour, according to FanGraphs writer Eric Longenhagen , and there are always teams in search of southpaw help out of the bullpen, so it is possible we have not seen the last of Davis in the majors.

Toyota, Mazda Partner to Build New Plant

August 08, 2017

Meanwhile, Mazda will acquire Toyota shares to the equivalent value, with a shareholding ratio of 0.25 per cent. The two allies plan to construct and to operate together with a new manufacturing facility in the United States. What's in it for Toyota? Toyota has been forged several collaborations with other Japanese auto companies in recent years and has already acquired a 16.5 per cent stake in Subaru, with which Toyota also has a development partnership.

Dead body on a gurney flies into Olympia traffic

August 08, 2017

The gurney holding the deceased person was found in the intersection, while the second gurney rolled down the street and was found in a parking lot. Traffic in Washington state had to be diverted after a dead body fell out of a corner's van and into the middle of a busy intersection.

Trump Retweets Story With Classified NKorea Info

August 08, 2017

The Fox report comes amid escalating tension as North Korea moves toward arming itself with nuclear weapons and has spurned a new set of United Nations sanctions. Trump tweeted . "For National Security, the tougher the better!" The president regularly retweets Fox News stories on his personal Twitter account.

New Bareilly Ki Barfi poster released

August 08, 2017

It's a very Woody Allen kind of film in a way. After intriguing the audience with the flamboyant posters and the refreshing trailer, the slice-of-life film has treated the audience with yet another interesting poster. On this Kriti Sanon said, "I was teaching him the step behind". Rajkummar said on the song launch. However, the show will soon witness celebrations as the star cast of Bareilly Ki Barfi will visit the oberoi mansion.

China's Sichuan hit by 6.5 magnitude quake - USGS

August 08, 2017

Up to 100 people are feared dead and thousands more injured in the quake, the Chinese government said. It had earlier put the quake at magnitude 6.6 and 32 km deep. "People from other regions are a pretty frightened", Wang said. Photos posted on social media showed shattered windows, damaged walls and people standing out on streets.

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