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Dad, girlfriend arrested on suspicion of torture, child abuse of boy, 5

August 17, 2017

Officers on scene determined the incident involved child abuse and interviewed the boy's biological father Benjamin Whitten, 33, and his father's live-in girlfriend Jeryn Johnson, 25, MPD said. Officers determined the boy received his injuries from an apparent case of child abuse, and detectives were called out to the home to investigate further, according to the release.

Katy Perry's tour stop in Buffalo cancelled

August 17, 2017

Kart wrote: 'Due to unavoidable production delays, major elements of my tour stage decision could not be available for me to reherase on until this week. The 32-year-old pop megastar also shared some good news, in that she will be bringing Noah Cyrus , Carly Rae Jepsen and Purity Ring out to perform at selected shows on the North American leg.

Trump overestimates the size of his winery

August 17, 2017

Lee". Trump fielded a number of questions from journalists at Trump Tower Tuesday afternoon - during a press conference purportedly about infrastructure - regarding his equivocal response to Saturday's terror attack in Charlottesville, in which a white supremacist plowed into a crowd of anti-Nazi protestors, killing one person and injuring 19 others.

Despite ECP summon, Kulsoom Nawaz leaves for London

August 17, 2017

The relevant Returning Officer said two petitioners made nine objections against Kulsoom Nawaz and all of them were rejected after thoroughly listening to arguments. Speaking to media later, Yasmin Rashid said she has submitted 25 objections against nomination of Kulsoom Nawaz for NA-120 by-election. August 17 is last day for scrutiny of candidates' nomination papers.

Somali forces kill 7 al-Shabaab militants

August 17, 2017

The airstrikes against the militants who have waged almost daily assault on the government and Africa Union forces (AMISOM) bases were authorized by President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. The group launched multiple attacks to try kill or capture him. "The United States supports a Somali-led process of degrading al-Shabaab's influence using a comprehensive approach, including through high-level defections, reconciliation, and improved governance and service delivery".

Trump calls Republican senator Flake 'toxic'

August 17, 2017

Trump tweeted . Flake has become one of Trump's largest Republican detractors. Trump is scheduled to rally with supporters in Phoenix, Arizona next week. The White House has yet to endorse a primary opponent to Flake, but Trump's tweet is a major boost to Ward, who is now Flake's only challenger for the GOP Senate nomination.

China raps Trump aide's remark on 'economic war'

August 17, 2017

Of his adversaries in the State Department and Defense who want to enlist China's help Bannon said "they're wetting themselves". The comments about his colleagues could place Bannon in a more precarious position inside the White House, whose staff is now being led by retired Gen.

Student turns down grammar school place for secondary modern sixth-form

August 17, 2017

IT'S that time of year again when thousands of students across the county get ready to receive their A level results on Thursday. The top performing A-Level student, was Ben Bristow, who, having achieved four A* grades, will now be going off to Cambridge University to study Engineering.

Aaron Rodgers spotted on date with soccer player in New York City

August 17, 2017

The two reportedly ate dinner at The East Pole on the Upper East Side. "He wore his hat tilted very low, and Marie did most of the talking to staff". Rodgers' father, Ed, has since declined to publicly talk about their family issues. But Rodgers is thriving in other ways. The football star has since been linked to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Kelly Rohrbach and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn .

Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight

August 17, 2017

It is unclear how the statue depicting Roger B. Taney was lumped in. The confederacy was an illegal rebellion against the legitimate government of the United States . I believe these statutes should be taken down and moved into museums. There is no indication of how quickly the statue will be removed. "By the way, certain people that wanna take it down- they need to get off their high horse", she said.

'Can't change history, learn from it': Trump opposes monuments removal

August 17, 2017

Baltimore removed several Confederate statues early Wednesday, just days after violent protests erupted in Charlottesville, Va., over the planned removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. The statues were taken down by order of Mayor Catherine Pugh, after the City Council voted on Monday for their removal. In Annapolis, Gov. Larry Hogan praised the mayor for her actions.

Two suspects wanted in Sherway Gardens shooting

August 17, 2017

The second victim's age is unknown at this time. They say a man in his 50s was taken to a trauma hospital with serious injuries. Both victims are believed to be in their 50's. After locating the suspect vehicle, police said it was stolen and burned. Officers say they are unsure if he was hit by a bullet, or from shattered glass.

New metro policy willspell doom: Sreedharan

August 17, 2017

Considering the huge requirement of capital in such projects, the policy mandates private investments for accessing central assistance for new projects. States are also required to commit to accord all required permissions and approvals. The new Metro Rail Policy promises to open a big window for private investments across the country.

The alt-left vs. the alt-right

August 17, 2017

This is in contrast to Alex Fields, the alleged neo-Nazi who seemingly killed a woman when he ploughed his vehicle into a crowd. On Aug. 14, Trump stated, "Racism is evil". Pitcavage. "The anti-immigration xenophobia is rising", said Johnson, owner of domestic terror monitoring group DT Analytics. The best hope of the Clintonites was to cast Sanders supporters as not just unreasonably radical but also a bit sexist and racist too - hence the "Bernie bro", their caricature of a childish ...

No consultation before appointing PML-N acting president: Ch Nisar

August 17, 2017

The former interior minister also asked why Nasir's name was announced before the meeting of the PML-N's central working committee. The PMLN stalwart developed serious differences with his party and publicly criticised its policy to handle the situation in the wake of Panama Papers controversy.

Van crashes into pedestrians in Barcelona's city center

August 17, 2017

Authorities in Barcelona are asking people to avoid the Ramblas area, which is popular with tourists. Police and emergency services are responding to an incident in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona in which multiple people are believed to be injured.

Ivanka Trump's rabbi is not pleased with her father's response to Charlottesville

August 17, 2017

He added: "I don't think you can feel about race like I do and watch that Kushner bastard walk around with that lovely girl". After counter-protester Heather Heyer was mowed down by a auto, Trump drew sharp criticism across the political spectrum for saying, "I think there's blame on both sides".

Woodside Petroleum net profit rose 49%

August 17, 2017

Woodside delivered production costs of US$4.90/boe (AU$6.25/boe), 6 per cent lower than H1 2016, while unit production costs for NWS gas products were US$3.30/boe (AU$4.21/boe) - 13 per cent lower that H1 2016. Development concepts now under consideration include a new Northern or Southern Rakhine basin hub for broader gas aggregation and export or development as a tieback to existing infrastructure.

Neymar irreplaceable at Barcelona - Zidane

August 17, 2017

Karim Benzema scored a super goal in the 39th minute of the game to make it 2-0 in the first half. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both hit the woodwork but it was a bleak display for Barcelona, leaving Valverde with plenty of holes to patch before the start of the league this weekend.

No physical Irish border after Brexit

August 17, 2017

With this proposal, Prime Minister Theresa May Cabinet also intends to 'protect the Common Travel Area (CTA),' a free transit agreement that allows residents from both nations to freely cross the common border without being controlled. A spokesman for the government's Brexit Office said: "Both sides need to show flexibility and imagination when it comes to the border issue in Northern Ireland and that is exactly what our latest position paper will do".

Brigitte Macron: 'I don't feel like a First Lady'

August 17, 2017

Of course, we breakfast, me with my wrinkles, him with his freshness, but that's how it is. "Every time I hear it, I feel like looking over my shoulder and asking whom they are talking about", she said. "Explaining be " so used to it [it] happens extraordinary things with Emmanuel", Brigitte Macron took the opportunity to unveil their most recurring joke: " The only fault Emmanuel, is to be younger Than me.

Cuomo wants Confederate names off NYC streets

August 17, 2017

The issue was brought to the fore earlier this year, when representatives from NYC (including Jeffries, Yvette Clarke, and Jerry Nadler), spurred by the removal of a statue of Lee in New Orleans, petitioned the U.S. In the wake of Charlottesville, several cities across the country have stepped up plans to remove statues and other memorials to the Confederacy. "This week, it's Robert E.

Kara Kopetsky's remains identified — Federal Bureau of Investigation confirms

August 17, 2017

Yust was arrested last September after the discovery of Runions' vehicle. Kara Kopetsky hadn't been seen since leaving her Missouri high school in May 2007. After Kopetsky's disappearance, family hosted fundraisers and events throughout the years to keep her name in the public's eye, and Rhonda Beckford said she would suggest any other family with a missing loved one do the same until they reach their resolution.

United Kingdom should stay out of US-North Korea war: Jeremy Corbyn

August 17, 2017

Kim Jong-un, the young leader of North Korea, too has a whole life before him and may not be prepared to commit suicide by embarking on a reckless move, while knowing very well he could not emerge victorious. Asked how anxious people should be, Pompeo told Fox News on Sunday: "There's nothing imminent today". The comments, while typically belligerent, are significant because they also appeared to signal a path to defuse a deepening crisis with Washington over a weapons program that is seen ...

China says United States destroyer in South China Sea violated its security

August 17, 2017

US officials earlier told Reuters the USS John S. McCain had travelled close to Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands, among a string of islets, reefs and shoals, an area where China has territorial disputes with its neighbours. It was not immediately clear if the Chinese demanded the US destroyer leave as they have done in the past. The Trump administration has vowed to conduct more robust South China Sea operations.

67% of Republicans Approve of Trump's Handling of 'Domestic Terrorism' in Charlottesville

August 17, 2017

Democratic disapproval came out to 82% while 53% of Independent voters also did not agree with Trump's actions. Trump fared better in a Monmouth University poll , which put his approval rating at 41 percent and disapproval rating at 49 percent.

Birmingham covers up Confederate memorial overnight

August 17, 2017

Tuesday, Birmingham Mayor William Bell ordered a Confederate monument in a city park to be covered while legal options are explored for its removal from Linn Park. "It's my desire to.no longer allow these statues to be seen by the public until such time that we can tell the full story of slavery, the full story of what the Confederacy really meant", Bell told reporters during a brief Q&A about his decision.

Fire tears through Glasgow fruit market after 'explosion'

August 17, 2017

More than 40 firefighters are now battling to control the blaze, with 12 engines and three aerial apparatus on the scene at Blochairn Fruit Market. More than 50 firefighters at now tackling and working to contain a fire in a warehouse on #Blochairn Road, Glasgow.

TMC sweeps civic polls in West Bengal, BJP distant second

August 17, 2017

Kolkata: The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) today was ahead of its rivals in all seven urban local bodies, where elections were held on August 13. In Jalpaiguri too, Mamata's party won the Dhupguri municipality with 12 out of 16 seats in its kitty.

Strange, Moore headed for GOP Senate runoff

August 17, 2017

As a USA attorney, Jones also worked on the indictment of Eric Rudolph, who pleaded guilty to a series of domestic terrorist bombings, including one at a Birmingham abortion clinic in 1998. In the GOP race, Baldwin County residents gave odd the most votes, 7,215 to Moore's 6,792 votes. A Democratic victory in deep red Alabama is viewed as an extreme long shot ― especially for a seat vacated by a conservative immigration hawk like Sessions.

The Highland Capital Management LLC Decreases Position in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)

August 17, 2017

It has underperformed by 11.89% the S&P500. Botty Investors Llc increased its stake in Intel Corp Com ( INTC ) by 186.91% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. The Massachusetts-based Excalibur Management Corp has invested 1.08% in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC). Since February 23, 2017, it had 1 insider purchase, and 4 sales for $4.62 million activity.

China rejects U.S. criticism

August 17, 2017

While Tillerson did not speak about China in particular, the document itself lists China among " countries of particular concern ". China has blasted "wanton" criticism from the U.S. "While still reeling from the death and violence seen at a white-nationalist rally in the city of Charlottesville, the United States should take a minute to reflect on its own human rights situation before pointing accusing fingers at China", a column in Xinhua Wednesday reads .

Police Standoff With Gunman in Lake County Prompts Shelter-in-Place

August 17, 2017

Joshua "Buck" Brown, 43, of Kelseyville was taken into custody without incident, Lake County Sheriff's Department officials said Monday. Units with the California Highway Patrol were also in the area assisting Caltrans. Officers from the CHP, Lakeport PD, Clearlake PD, Lake County DA's Office, Mendocino Sheriff's Office, and Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helped establish a perimeter, with additional air support coming from CHP and Sonoma County Sheriff.

Here are the Confederate memorials that will be removed after Charlottesville

August 17, 2017

On Sunday, in Gainesville Florida, city authorities began to remove a Confederate statue that was created as a memorial to men from the area who lost their lives in the Civil War. cities, following the violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia . The mayor of Baltimore, Catherine Pugh, said Monday that she intends to "move forward" with removing Confederate statues from her city.

Special counsel's Russian Federation probe loses top FBI investigator

August 17, 2017

The recent departure of Federal Bureau of Investigation veteran Peter Strzok is the first known hitch in a secretive probe that by all public accounts is charging full-steam ahead. He is no stranger to complex and controversial investigations. Strzok - who in 2016 helmed the FBI's counterespionage wing, overseeing the investigation into then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server during her tenure at the State Department - has spent most of his ...

Charlottesville Violence Indicates US Racism, Xenophobia on the Rise — UN Warns

August 17, 2017

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the violence targeting civilians in Charlottesville, saying there must be no place for racism, anti-Semitism and xenophobia in the society. They also said recent incidents in California, Oregon, New Orleans and Kentucky, as well as Charlottesville, demonstrated the geographical spread of problems linked to racism.

Tamil Nadu CM agrees to Panneerselvam's demand, orders probe into Jayalalithaa's death

August 17, 2017

Following his rebellion against AIADMK (Amma) General Secretary VK Sasikala in February, OPS had demanded a CBI probe into Jayalalithaa's death. Jayalalithaa , referred to across party lines as Amma - had died on December 5 past year at Apollo hospital in Chennai after a prolonged illness and ever since, there have been speculations about foul play in the death with fingers often being pointed at Sasikala .

Father of Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer says he forgives James Fields

August 17, 2017

Amidst outcry, the president eventually did denounce the specific neo-Nazi hate groups at the rally, and said the Department of Justice would launch an investigation into the domestic terror attack that killed Heyer and left more than a dozen others injured.

Irom Sharmila Ties Knot: Twitter Admirers Rejoice

August 17, 2017

However, in March elections this year, she lost out to outgoing CM Okram Ibobi Singh of the Congress and her party was humiliated. According to a report in Times of India, Chanu and Coutinho waited two months to complete the formalities under the "Special Marriage Act 1954" at the sub-registrar's office in Kodaikanal .

Lucas Piazon: Fulham's on-loan midfielder breaks leg in draw at Leeds

August 17, 2017

Fulham enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges at Elland Road and hit the post as they searched for a goal to take the lead. By the end a draw was fair in a good game that deserved more than it produced. Christiansen said: 'For the fans to react they need to see something and I think they will go home pleased. "I'm a little bit disappointed that I hear around me something so ugly".

Steve Bannon calls white nationalists 'clowns' and contradicts Trump on North Korea

August 17, 2017

The Republican billionaire seemed to have crossed a red line with his statements , just over 200 days into his presidency. According to insiders , Trump's aides and staff were "confused and frustrated" by the president's choice to defend his initial comments blaming " many sides " for the violence - remarks for which Trump has received widespread criticism.

CIO President Richard Trumka resigns from Trump's manufacturing council

August 17, 2017

Trump earlier Tuesday called the CEOs leaving the manufacturing council "grandstanders" and boasted that he had "many to take their place". The departures have come amid criticism of the president for not initially and specifically condemning neo-Nazis after a auto ran into a crowd of counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., killing one.

CIBC Asset Management Inc Lowers Position in Pretium Resources, Inc. (PVG)

August 17, 2017

The stock declined 0.99% or $0.08 reaching $8 on the news. The stock had a trading volume of 314,061 shares. Cqs Cayman LP reported 0.13% in Pretium Resources Inc (NYSE:PVG). Jefferies Grp Lc owns 820 shares. Aviva Public Ltd Company holds 0.05% of its portfolio in Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (NYSE:LH) for 67,012 shares.

Greek firefighters tackle blazes near Athens

August 17, 2017

There were no immediate reports of injuries. Officials said inhabited areas were not in direct danger. The local municipality of Oropos had earlier urged residents to evacuate for their safety, and a monastery was also emptied. Zakynthos' fire chief Vassilis Matteopoulos, however, said, "Such a situation is unheard of". "We are scared that whatever we managed to save last night will just be burned today", she said, stressing the size of the blaze.

'Top Chef' Extortion Trial Enters Third Day Of Deliberation

August 17, 2017

A federal jury found the men not guilty of attempted extortion and conspiracy to extort after about 20 hours of deliberations. Defense lawyers celebrated the verdict as showing the Teamsters Local 25 members were engaged in legitimate picketing to push for real jobs.

Mohammad Bin Qasim named new Hizbul chief in the Valley

August 17, 2017

Militant outfit Hizbul Mujhadeen has appointed Muhammad Bin Qasim as its new Field Operational Commander. As per intelligence records, there is no active Hizb militant in Kashmir with that code name, the sources said. Multiple funeral prayers were offered for the slain militant as people kept on pouring despite rains. They, too, belonged to the Hizbul Mujahideen.

Trump Attacks 'Grandstanding' CEOs Who Just Abandoned His Administration

August 17, 2017

A majority of them left after criticism mounted over the USA presidents less-than-encouraging response to the weekend violence in Charlottesville, where a vehicle rammed into a crowd peacefully protesting against the rally by white supremacists, killing a 32-year-old woman.

Trump disbands business councils amid steady flow of resignations

August 17, 2017

As of now as many as six business executives have quit President Trump's advisory panel on manufacturing following his controversial remarks where he compared white nationalist hate groups with the protesters opposing them . Subscriptions start as low as 25¢ per day. The remarks at Trump Tower in NY on Tuesday that sparked that reality at times bordered on the surreal.

Uganda receives one million South Sudan refugees

August 17, 2017

In July of that year, President Salva Kiir fired his deputy Riek Machar, and in December accused him of planning a coup - an allegation he denied. In 2016, Uganda received more refugees than any other country in the world. The UN agency says that the funding shortfall in Uganda is now significantly impacting the abilities to deliver life-saving aid and key basic services.

Iran Building Long-Range Missile Factory In Syria

August 17, 2017

The Iranian Regime is building a long-range rocket factory in Syria, according to a report on Israeli television. An analysis of the images indicates that the factory being developed near the Syrian coast bears the same features as the missile factory in Tehran, according to a report by Israel's Channel 2 television news .

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