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Vehicle slams into eclipse viewers; one woman dies

August 22, 2017

State Police Trooper Jody Sims said in a news release that the auto crossed the center line and hit a utility pole and the pedestrians Monday in Hyden, about 120 miles (190 kilometers) southeast of Lexington. Hyden is in southeastern Kentucky, about 120 miles southeast of Lexington. The driver a 38-year-old woman of Hyden was transported to Holston-Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tn, according to investigators.

Search suspended for 5 Army soldiers missing after helicopter crash in Hawaii

August 22, 2017

The search continues for the crew of a downed Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter off the coast of O'ahu. Abigail Milam, of Jenkins, Ky., and Sgt. Michael Nelson, of Antioch, Tenn., were also reported missing from the helicopter crash. Two Black Hawk crews were conducting training between Kaena Point and Oahu's Dillingham Airfield at the time communications were lost, officials said.

BBCI: Australian terror plan to hide plane bomb in Barbie revealed

August 22, 2017

Nouhad Machnouk, speaking to a Saudi Arabia-owned TV channel, said four Lebanese-Australian brothers hatched the plan. Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk told journalists that another brother moved to the Islamic State de facto "capital" of Raqqa in Syria over a year ago and became a commander in the group, according to the report.

Peter Dunne pulls out of NZ election

August 22, 2017

UPDATED 2:25PM: Peter Dunne is done with politics. The National leader faces questions from a panel of Herald experts in front of an audience as he bids to keep the party in Government and himself in the Prime Minister's chair. In the 2014 election National received more than 18,000 party votes, Labour more than 8000 and the Greens just over 5500. "I'd like to be the first person to shake his hand", he said.

Chile court rules in favour of abortion in some cases

August 22, 2017

It will end Chile's stance as the last country in South America to ban abortion in all cases. In a statement , the Roman Catholic conference of bishops in Chile said the ruling, which can not be appealed, "offends the conscience and common good of our citizens".

Apache Corporation (NYSE:APA) Closed Well Below Its 50 Day Moving Average

August 22, 2017

There are brokerage firms with lower targets than the average, including one setting a price target of $30. About 2.22M shares traded. Apache Corporation earnings have declined with an annualized rate of -18.3% over the last 5 years. Wetherby Asset Mngmt has invested 0.07% of its portfolio in Apache Corporation (NYSE:APA). The rating was maintained by Oppenheimer with "Hold" on Thursday, June 29.

Chris Christie Out Of Running For WFAN/New York Afternoon Gig

August 22, 2017

The New York Daily News reported Saturday that Christie was no longer being considered for the co-host position, which Christie said was "completely incorrect" in a statement released Saturday. When Chris Christie finally finishes his term as governor of New Jersey, a job he's seemingly been ignoring for the past two years or so, he will not move on to a broadcasting gig at WFAN .

Palestinians say 'no clear vision' from Trump on peace talks

August 22, 2017

Egypt's foreign minister had said earlier this week the three would meet to coordinate ahead of the visit by the USA delegation that includes presidential adviser Jared Kushner . "I urge them to tell Netanyahu that, but they refrain". Abbas, who is often referred to as serving in the 12th year of a four-year term, is being circled by political vultures sounding his demise; Netanyahu's legal woes mount as prosecutors pursue four separate corruption investigations at once - an indictment ...

Mum 'cut in half' in hospital lift soon after giving birth

August 22, 2017

Her newborn daughter was transferred to the Virgen del Rocio Children's Hospital and was not harmed. The outlet reports that the elevator Nunez was in wasn't working properly, so hospital personnel were attempting to move her to another elevator.

New mum in Spain fatally 'cut in half' in lift freak accident

August 22, 2017

The lift then moved upwards before the stretcher was fully inside the elevator. It reportedly took about two hours for officials to remove her body from the elevator. This can not go unpunished". The woman, named, Rocio Cortes Nunez, also has two other daughters aged three and four. "I'm a total wreck", Nunez's husband, Jose Gaspar, told ABC Sevilla .

Mom, 26, cut in half when elevator reportedly malfunctions in freak accident

August 22, 2017

Her baby, who was not harmed in the incident, was transported to the Virgen del Rocío children's hospital. Her family now "want answers" as to why the lift operated in such manner. The victim's husband-of-four-years, who works as a waiter, told Spanish paper ABC: 'This can not end like this. "Today it was Rocio but tomorrow it could be someone else".

Tom Cruise appears injured after performing "Mission: Impossible 6" stunt

August 22, 2017

Cruise's safety wires prevented him from falling straight to the ground. Tom Cruise was filming a scene in London when he hurt himself. According to CNN , such a recovery could take up to 3 months. "Once we've shot through that we'll go on a hiatus and then I'll shift my attention over to editorial", McQuarrie said. That's what gives the stunt its energy."He was completely safe the entire time he was doing that", McQuarrie adds".

Donald Trump Rejects Advice From Basically Everyone, Watches Solar Eclipse Without Glasses

August 22, 2017

Donald Trump has been caught looking at the solar eclipse without special glasses, despite all expert advice saying this practice is risky. President Donald Trump plans to watch the solar eclipse from a White House balcony. She viewed it at the state Capitol building in Salem from a telescope. Lindsey Graham was ready, according to his tweet, which showed him lying in a beach chair with his sunglasses on.

Spain maintains alert level with reinforced security measures

August 22, 2017

Spain's Princess Letizia speaks with one of the victims of the van attacks, at a hospital in Barcelona. One of them, Younes Abouyaaqoub, a 22-year-old Moroccan man, is wanted today by police for alleged perpetrator of the mass terror attack, killing 13 people on Thursday and wounding over 100, in one of the most crowded streets of the so-called Ciudad Condal.

Spanish police: Terror cell was planning more attacks

August 22, 2017

There have been reports the imam may have been a casualty of a gas explosion in a house in the Catalan town of Alcanar on Thursday which killed at least one person. The ruins of the rented house in Alcanar. Police initially had dismissed it as a household accident. Abouyaaqoub was wearing a fake explosive belt and yelled out "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) when he was confronted by police, Spain's El Pais newspaper cited anti-terrorism officials as saying.

Sunny and windy, with highs around 82 — Sunday weather

August 22, 2017

The maximum eclipse coverage in the Harrisburg area will be 2:38 p.m., and it will end at 3:56 p.m. Tuesday - Occasional showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 a.m. Today - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 7 to 9 miles per hour.

Italian officials: 1 dead, 7 missing after natural disaster hits resort

August 22, 2017

At least one person was killed in strong quake, which hit the Italian island of Ischia. In its Casamicciola commune, " an inhabited building collapsed in Maio Square ", Italian Rai News reported, citing local officials. At least one hotel and parts of a hospital were evacuated. Seven people were also missing after a building collapsed and 25 were slightly injured. Civil protection crews, already on the island in force to fight the forest fires that have been ravaging southern Italy , were ...

'I had 13 surgeries to look like Ivanka Trump'

August 22, 2017

She, therefore, underwent 13 cosmetic operations in just one year, for his greater happiness: "I was very pretty before, but I'm more elegant today", she assured, smiling, the surgeons Botched . Both doctors are visibly stunned by Tiffany's efforts to transform her appearance. "In plastic surgery, sometimes we do multiple procedures", Dr.

Strategic Trump Plan Elevates Military Command to Oversee Cyberoperations

August 22, 2017

In a statement , Trump said the unit would be ranked at the level of Unified Combatant Command focused on cyberspace operations. It represents a historic expansion of America's war-fighting strategy and power projection. Jamil Jaffer, founder of the National Security Institute at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, said that there is little opposition to a unified Cyber Command.

Anissa Weier pleads guilty to amended charge in so-called Slenderman case

August 22, 2017

She will proceed to trial on September 11 only on the question of whether her mental condition should make her legally responsible for her actions. If not, she'll spend three years in a mental hospital. Once in the woods, Weier told the court how Geyser asked whether she should stab Leutner. Geyser's attorney, Anthony Cotton, said Monday that he and his client plan to proceed to trial.

33 people shot, 6 fatally, in 13 hours across Chicago

August 22, 2017

About six hours earlier, two men were killed in a shooting outside a church in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side. Emmanuel Fleming , 34, and Michael Swift , 46, were walking up the front steps of Friendship Baptist Church when they were gunned down in broad daylight, with Fleming's young children watching.

Wisconsin reports 1st human West Nile virus cases of 2017

August 22, 2017

A bird that tests positive for WNV alerts health officials that the virus is present in an area of the state. The Erie County Department of Heath has confirmed mosquitoes in Western New York tested positive for West Nile Virus. Symptoms may begin between three to 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Make sure window and door screens are in good fix to prevent mosquito entry.

Powerball jackpot at $535000000 for Saturday drawing

August 22, 2017

There was no grand prize victor again in the latest Powerball drawing and now the jackpot will increase to $650 million. Now in second place is the $650 million jackpot that will continue to rise if no one matches all six numbers drawn on August 23.

Mitch McConnell bucks Trump

August 22, 2017

During the event McConnell promised that Congress would send a "clean" raise to the debt limit. "And we'll get the job done in conjunction with the secretary of the Treasury". The Treasury secretary has called for a "clean" debt-ceiling increase, meaning lawmakers would not attach spending cuts or other provisions to it. But I do try to look at a variety of sources."The Republican Senator also said he reads a variety of sources that Trump has blasted, including the New York Times".

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku's movement 'not good enough'

August 22, 2017

Manchester United made it two wins from two after a 4-0 win over Swansea on Saturday. Romelu Lukaku doubled his side's lead with a deft left-footed finish inside the penalty area - the striker's third goal in two games following a brace against West Ham last weekend.

Houston man arrested, accused of attempting to blow up Confederate statue

August 22, 2017

The statue of Dowling, a Houstonian who served as a Confederate officer during the Civil War, is one of hundreds of monuments to the Confederacy that have come under increased scrutiny after a white supremacist rally in Virginia supporting such memorials became violent.

Ex-Northwestern professor, Oxford employee arrested for freaky fantasy murder

August 21, 2017

According to the Chicago Tribune , Lathem had "lured" his boyfriend over to his apartment and after Cornell-Duranleau fell asleep, Warren came over. Lathem paid for Warren to travel to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport days before the killing, then booked him a room near his apartment the night before the attack, said the prosecutor.

Submarine inventor dumped Swedish journalist Kim Wall's body in sea

August 22, 2017

Madsen was arrested after he initially told police he dropped Wall off in Copenhagen after the submarine ride, but police said they found discrepancies in his story. Madsen was rescued by a local after he jumped into the water and swam to a boat. Wall, a graduate of Columbia University and London School of Economics, was based between Beijing and NY.

Total eclipse dims the sun over the United States, bringing delicious darkness

August 21, 2017

It is indeed dark during the day as a total solar eclipse makes its way from OR to SC. Maggie Bockus, a retired school teacher in Saint John, N.B., said she expects watching the eclipse will make her feel "humble". There will be a total solar eclipse on August, 12 2026 in Europe, North/East Asia, North/West Africa, North America, and the Arctic. The first and most obvious tip that is being given by everyone including NASA is to wear solar eclipse glasses.

A total solar eclipse will travel across United States today

August 22, 2017

If the answer is yes (which it probably is unless you have a professional camera on hand), there are a few things you'll need to do. Eclipses also give us the chance to study Earth's atmosphere under uncommon conditions: the sudden loss of solar radiation from within the Moon's shadow.

Trumps won't be at Kennedy Center Honors

August 21, 2017

The Kennedy Center also said in a statement the White House reception "will no longer take place". President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arriving at Palm Beach International Airport on April 6. The awards are presented each year in December to recognize honorees for their lifetime contributions to the arts. In a New York Times article on August 3, Lear was quoted as saying that he would forgo the White House reception because, "This is a presidency that has chosen to ...

Total Solar Eclipse: Millions converge across US to see sun go dark

August 21, 2017

You can even type in your exact address to see whether you'll get a good view. It is recommended that you set the exposure lower so that the camera can adjust to the brightness of the sun . Astronomers will also be online to provide expert commentary. However, Slooh does offer a 30-day free trial. Stream coverage on Facebook , and at cnn.it/watcheclipse starting at 1 p.m.

Stock Performance to Track: Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI)

August 22, 2017

Fedex Corp now has $55.24 billion valuation. The stock decreased 6.38% or $0.22 on August 18, reaching $3.23. FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) has risen 19.02% since August 21, 2016 and is uptrending. A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on CCI shares. GARRISON ROBERT E II sold 2,413 shares worth $218,753. Crown Castle International Corp.

Share your photos of the Great American Eclipse

August 21, 2017

Over the course of 100 minutes, 14 states across the United States will experience more than two minutes of darkness in the middle of the day. Where can I see the solar eclipse? Viewers in Madison will witness a partial eclipse . That could severely hurt your eyes. "It's mainly blocking the brightness, the visible light". Don't forget those protective glasses (sunglasses don't cut it)! But those glasses have become almost impossible to find and counterfeits have flooded the market.

Auburn narrowly outside top 10 in preseason AP poll

August 21, 2017

Nebraska (4) and Michigan State (1) all are receiving votes. Clemson defeated all three of those teams a year ago. The Tigers play Louisville and Virginia Tech on the road. 1 under Saban. Ohio State was No. 2, edging No. 3 Florida State and preventing the first 1 vs. 2 opening game since the preseason poll began in 1950.

Solar eclipse 2017 weather forecast for NJ calls for clear skies

August 21, 2017

Weather conditions in the Shoals appear to be lining up for a good viewing opportunity of today's solar eclipse. The percentage of cloud cover in the Midlands is ranging between 44 and 63 percent, according to the National Weather Service's latest update on cloud cover chances come 2 p.m.

Court approves online rhino horn trade

August 21, 2017

His lawyer had argued that the permits had been approved but not issued by authorities in South Africa, where a ban on domestic rhino horn trade was lifted three months ago. And while buyers from Vietnam and China may employ local proxies to bid on their behalf‚ another major uncertainty is whether foreign buyers will be prepared to buy‚ knowing that the horns can not be exported because of the 40-year global ban on commercial horn sales across worldwide borders.

Large Numbers Come to Southern Illinois to View Solar Eclipse

August 21, 2017

That was the country's last coast-to-coast total eclipse . "How can you plan for something like this?" Portions of southern IL are expected to be in the path of totality, or when the moon will completely block the sun during Monday afternoon's eclipse .

152 have died in Bengal floods, says Mamata

August 21, 2017

Incessant rains have wreaked havoc across districts in north Bengal with flash floods and landslides disrupting normal life. In South Bengal districts, the flood was caused after Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) released water. In India's worst hit Bihar state the death toll reached 153 following one of the deadliest floods to hit the region since 2008. I want all states to get central help.

Police use tear gas, water canon as lawyers turn enraged at LHC

August 21, 2017

Enraged with the courts order, lawyers loyal to Qureshi attempted to break into the chief justice's courtroom and broke down a gate leading to it. The lawyers, after chanting slogans against LHC Chief Justice, blocked the special entry gate for judges and pelted stones at the building while refusing to accept LHC's non-bailable arrest warrant for Qureshi.

Flag Faux Pas Stains SEA Games as #ShameOnYouMalaysia Goes Viral

August 21, 2017

Earlier, Malaysia Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin - who is synonymous with Malaysia's hosting of the Games - said the mistake would be corrected and a new guidebook sent to officials and guests. The 10-minute meeting held at Hotel Shangri-La in Kuala Lumpur was also attended by Indonesia's National Olympics Committee (KOI) head Erick Thohir and Indonesia's Chef-de-Mission Aziz Syamsuddin.

North Korea Warns US Against Participating in Military Exercises With South Korea

August 21, 2017

In the early 1990s Seoul and Washington agreed to cancel a drill then known as Team Spirit in return for the North allowing an inspection of its secret nuclear facilities - only to see Pyongyang later walk away and resume its weapons development.

Confederate monument in Kansas City vandalized

August 21, 2017

Crews were out cleaning the statue on Saturday morning. FOX 4's Kera Mashek drove by there Saturday with photojournalist John Clishem. What appeared to be a hammer and sickle and various letters, some of which were nearly illegible, were spray painted in red.

Hate or heritage: The battle over monuments to the Confederacy

August 21, 2017

A solid 67 percent said they believe that the use of a vehicle to plow into the counter-protesters should be investigated as an act of domestic terror. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said the decision to rid the Capitol of Confederate heroes would be a decision "for those states to make", according to a statement from his spokesman provided to Bloomberg .

Architects' Sam Carter Calls Out Groping & Sexual Assault At Shows

August 21, 2017

Deciding to speak out against the sexual harassment he'd witnessed, Sam said: "I saw a girl, a woman, crowd surfing over here". They were performing at the Lowlands Festival at Biddinghuizen, east of Amsterdam. Speaking to Newsbeat in November 2015, Isaac from Slaves told us : "It's not acceptable and I just think it's important there's an awareness around it".

Georgia ranked 15th in 2017 preseason AP Poll

August 21, 2017

This also represents the 59th time that Oklahoma has appeared in the preseason AP poll , second most behind Ohio State (64 times). The Tigers are No. The AP preseason poll includes five teams from the Big 12. As anticipated, Alabama enters the season at No. 1. Alabama tops the poll after receiving 52-of-61 first place votes.

Man's attempt to carjack football players ends in beating, police say

August 21, 2017

They obliged, but as they pulled up to an address Martinez provided, he pulled out a gun and demanded they give up the vehicle, KOAT reported. The amateur players said they saw Martinez hanging around the Loma Linda Community Center football field after they had finished a practice session.

Triple talaq and right to privacy: Supreme Court judgments expected this week

August 21, 2017

The bench will give its verdict on the legality of triple talaq . The Supreme Court on May 11 had commenced hearing on a raft of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of "triple talaq ", " nikah halala " and polygamy practices among Muslims.

Turnbull announces new anti-terror strategy

August 21, 2017

He said "our love, our prayers" were with the victims and their families, and Australian consular officials were on their way to Barcelona from Madrid. "We recognize that the threat is constantly evolving, so what we have to do is to make sure we too are constantly improving and updating the measures we have".

US, South Korea begin military drill as North reacts

August 21, 2017

In an editorial published on Sunday the official North Korean newspaper, Rodong Sinmun , criticised the joint military exercise as an "expression of enmity", adding that no one can guarantee "that the exercise won't lead to hostilities". It involves tens of thousands of South Korean soldiers. In an unusual gesture, three top US military commanders - Pacific Command chief Adm. Harry Harris , Strategic Command head Gen.

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