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OH man among 10 missing sailors

August 26, 2017

Swift said Malaysian authorities had also found a body and were sending it to the US Navy for identification. The Malaysian Navy said in a statement that it had found a body 8 nautical miles north-west of the collision site, and it would transfer it to the US Navy on Wednesday.

Tippler delight: 466 liquor shops to be opened

August 26, 2017

Additional chief secretary (taxes) Tom Jose issued a directive to excise commissioner Rishi Raj Singh on Friday that the liquor outlets along the highways in the municipal areas can be allowed to function, in accordance with the court order.

Sarah Sanders Refuses to Answer Questions About Gary Cohn's Comments on Trump

August 26, 2017

He then played the clip of CBS News reporter Major Garrett asking Sanders how it isn't a concession to threaten to shutdown the government if Congress doesn't fund something Trump claimed Mexico would pay for . "Starting next week the president's agenda and calendar is going to revolve around tax reform", he told the FT . Her wording is interesting: No "efforts" have been abandoned.

After co-pilot falls ill, Qatar flight makes emergency landing in Hyderabad

August 26, 2017

The report added while citing airport sources that Andre Dinu (34), a Romanian national and one of the two pilots, complained of severe pain in heart and lungs. "Later, the doctor chose to shift him to Jubilee Hills Apollo Hospital where he is being treated now", said a source at the airport. Qatar Airways made alternative arrangements for the stranded passengers to reach their destination.

PM condemns the instances of violence in parts of the country

August 26, 2017

Other districts affected by flood include Supaul, Saharsa, Bagha, Gopalganj, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Khagaria, Darbhanga and Madhepura. Maximum damage has been caused to water resources department. Both nations would also work on flood control in the border areas, which will benefit the region, it added. "Why is he visiting the state when the flood is already over and the floodwaters are receding", Yadav sought to know.

Boy Scouts 'Exploring' Co-Ed Programming Provokes Girl Scout Ire

August 26, 2017

She said she was disappointed to learn that the Boy Scouts have been "surreptitiously testing the appeal of a girls' offering to millennial parents". Read the full story here. A new report, The Girl Scout Impact Study , shows that participating in Girl Scouts helps girls develop key leadership skills needed for success. This year, girls can explore 23 new badges in the outdoors and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) as part of Girl Scouts' largest programming roll-out in ...

Does Nevsun Resources (USA) (NSU) Have Any Gas After Today's Significant Increase?

August 26, 2017

The lower end of the projection is $-0.06 per share, while the higher end is $0.02 per share. Nevsun Resources Ltd. (NSU ) has an annual dividend of $0.04, while its annual dividend yield is 1.89%. Ciena Corporation (NYSE:CIEN)'s earnings per share has been growing at a 17.5 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 8.3 percent.

In the Churches, 8-26-17

August 26, 2017

Sunday. " Ebenezer Baptist Church (Shipman ) celebrates Homecoming with Pastor Jesse Johnson preaching at noon, followed by lunch, and the Rev. Joseph Jones of Mount Alto Baptist Church preaching at 2:30 p.m. Sunday service. Oaklawn United Methodist Church, Higdon Ferry and Woodlawn, will hear the Rev. Russ Breshears speak on "Back to School Rules for Christians" at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Firefighters, National Guard work to control blazes across Oregon

August 26, 2017

The Miller fire, burning on the California-Oregon border in the Rogue River-Siskyou National Forest, has consumed almost 11,000 acres and is 11 percent contained. In central OR, a 21-square-mile (54 square kilometers) fire is 32% contained. August is peak wildfire season in Oregon. Forest lands about 13 miles east Detroit, Ore., have burned about 8,500 acres in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness area.

Tropical Storm 'Jolina' weakens further, to exit PAR tonight

August 26, 2017

Expected to make landfall over Aurora this evening. A low pressure area estimated over East Northeast of Catanduanes has develop into a Tropical Depression and was named " Jolina " at 5 p.m. "Jolina" is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kilometers per hour. The storm is now forecast to move west northwest at 24 kilometers per hour (kph) from a previous of 20 kph.

Cabello recibió 100 millones de dólares de Odebrecht — Exfiscal Luisa Ortega

August 26, 2017

La fiscal destituida Luisa Ortega Díaz huyó de Venezuela el pasado viernes y arribó en Colombia donde fue recibida positivamente. Florido adelantó que propondrá ante el Parlamento una comisión que recopilará pruebas de presuntos casos de corrupción ejecutados por funcionarios del gobierno .

North Korea fires 'several projectiles', says South

August 26, 2017

However, the first and third missiles did not "fail in flight", the Pacific Command clarified in a later update early Saturday. It said the South Korea and USA militaries were analyzing the launch and didn't immediately provide more details.

Taoiseach visits flood-ravaged Donegal

August 26, 2017

It is estimated up to 500 homes could have been affected by this weeks severe flooding. Soldiers were deployed to the county on Friday to assist Donegal County Council with the clean-up in the badly hit areas of Inishowen and Burnfoot. "People who can no longer stay in their home are being provided with temporary accommodation and also work has begun on repairing the road and bridges", the Taoiseach said.

USA urges India, Pakistan to engage in bilateral dialogue over Kashmir

August 26, 2017

Votel told reporters, according to AP. But according to Tillerson, working with nearby nations like this is something the US needs to get more in the habit of doing. On the United States new policy on Afghanistan and South Asia, she said the elaboration of the U.S. policy on Afghanistan and South Asia has drawn a widespread attention.

Tillerson urges India to seek rapprochement with Pakistan

August 26, 2017

Such a veiled and meek reference to the issues that divide the two neighbours cannot persuade India to resume talks with Pakistan nor can it convince New Delhi to do some soul-searching, as Mr Tillerson suggested. The call between the U.S. and Chinese diplomats came after new tensions arose between the two powers on Wednesday as Washington slapped sanctions on Chinese companies accused of links with North Korea, angering Beijing .

North Korea fires multiple short-range projectiles into sea: South Korea

August 26, 2017

On Wednesday, the North Korean state news agency KCNA published a photo that showed schematics for a new intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile and a new ICBM behind North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The exchange of threats between Trump and Kim was in response to reports that North Korea, which possesses nuclear weapons, had successfully miniaturized a warhead to fit on an intercontinental ballistic missile.

N.Korea fires multiple short-range projectiles into sea -S.Korea

August 26, 2017

North Korea has fired what appears to be several ballistic missiles, according to reports. This in turn prompted Pyongyang to warn that it could fire four ballistic missiles at the USA island of Guam, surrounding it with a "ring of fire".

Delle Donne to return from thumb injury against Liberty

August 26, 2017

While EDD's return is great news for the Mystics and WNBA fans, it kind of makes her teammates unplayable. Delle Donne missed the last six Mystics games recovering from surgery. The Mystics also dropped a game to the San Antonio Stars during Delle Donne's absence. The University of DE product is averaging 18.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

Cleveland residents take AT&T broadband complaint to the FCC

August 26, 2017

In a press release, the complainants said, "As a result of the ineffectual and substandard quality level of speed, the women's children can not access homework sites, their home security system that rely on broadband connectivity is rendered useless and they are essentially at risk of being left behind the high speed broadband access gap that leaves so many low income, underserved communities with residents that are persons of color".

Trump Says He's Willing to Shut the Government to Get His Wall

August 26, 2017

Ryan and McConnell are more powerful right now than a president weakened by his own big mouth and they say the ceiling will be raised before the late September deadline. Ryan went on to note that the House has already passed $1.6 billion in border wall funding. While Ryan has emerged as a vocal advocate for a wall, his Senate counterpart McConnell has been more tepid about the idea.

Labour MP slapped down by train driver union over women-only carriages

August 26, 2017

Mr Williamson insisted he was raising the issue, not suggesting a policy. The poster, which has now reportedly been taken down, read: "Woman?" His rivals, particularly Yvette Cooper and Liz Kendall, exploited the spat to undermine his campaign.

Terrorists attack district police lines in Pulwama, three security personnel martyred

August 26, 2017

The deceased CRPF soldier was affiliated with 182bn. Three suspected militants are believed to be holed up inside the police station. The incident took place at around 4:30 am when the militants opened fire on District Police Lines ( DPL), Pulwama .

North Korea fires several short-range projectiles, says South Korea

August 26, 2017

South Korea's Yonhap news agency said it may have been a ballistic missile, without citing a source. The two countries say the annual military exercise is defensive but Pyongyang condemns it as hostile, and even as a rehearsal for invasion.

Two arrested in Chester Co. murder for hire plot

August 26, 2017

She and Pickard are charged with conspiracy and solicitation to commit murder, weapons offenses and other charges. So on Friday, Chester County District Attorney Thomas P. Investigators said they found 813 bags of heroin in his car.Prosecutors said Pickard believed a passenger in his car when he was stopped had cooperated with police and Pickard solicited the hitman to kill him.Prosecutors did not identify the intended targeted for safety reasons, but said he was kept safe at all times.While ...

Trump staffer tasked with finding positive news about the president resigns

August 26, 2017

THE seemingly never-ending stream of staff leaving the White House continues as the man charged with finding positive news stories about US President Donald Trump left his post. He is the latest in a long list of employees to leave as Mr Trump's still-young administration has haemoraged an unprecedented number of staff - including both Mr Priebus and Mr Spicer, who both left in July.

Body Recovered After Taneytown Home Reportedly Explodes

August 26, 2017

A Taneytown house is completely gone after a reported explosion early Friday morning. That will be done in cooperation with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Authorities say two bodies have been found in the rubble of a Maryland house that exploded and caught fire. According to officials, the fire started a little after 4:00 a.m at the 2200 block of Bear Run Road.

Donald Trump's behaviour 'downright disturbing', says former intelligence director

August 26, 2017

Trump also said Clapper sent him a "beautiful letter ". As President Trump continues to use his afternoon to pour the content of his heart and throws jabs at his critics and oppositions, former National Intelligence boss, James Clapper is the latest target of Trump's ire.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) Shares Bought by Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC

August 26, 2017

About 488,496 shares traded. Looking at the stock's movement on the chart, Texas Instruments Incorporated recorded a 52-week high of $84.65. It has outperformed by 23.61% the S&P500. Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 25th. The dividend was $0.500 per share for the quarter which comes to $2.00 on an annualized basis.

20 killed in Kabul Shiite mosque attack, IS claims responsibility

August 26, 2017

Officials said more than 20 people were killed and at least 40 wounded with the casualty toll expected to rise as medical workers took the victims to the hospital. Mir Hussain Nasiri, a member of Afghanistan's Shia clerical council, said the mosque could accommodate up to 1,000 people. A security guard outside the mosque and a cleric who was leading the service were also amongst those killed in the terror attack.

Tom Petty Postpones Two Tour Dates Due to Laryngitis

August 26, 2017

The original tickets will be honored for the new show date, the Golden 1 Center said. That concert was rescheduled for Monday at the same location. Petty previously canceled his August 23 show at the Greek Theater in Berkeley for the same reason.

Sebastien Bourdais to make IndyCar return at Gateway

August 26, 2017

Besides Bourdais's crash, Dale Coyne Racing has had incredibly bad luck this year as far as accidents go. "You have no idea how excited I am to be getting back in the vehicle this weekend and for the remainder of the season", the Dale Coyne Racing driver said in a news release.

Mnuchin Says He's '100% Confident' Debt Ceiling Will Be Raised

August 26, 2017

The Treasury has said that Congress must increase the debt ceiling by September 29. During another debt-ceiling fight in 2011, Standard & Poor's revoked the country's top credit rating. But in the Senate , where Republicans hold 52 of 100 seats, 60 votes are needed to pass, meaning the bills will need some Democratic support. Mnuchin's remarks came as President Donald Trump is preparing to spend the next several weeks leading a public campaign in support of tax legislation.

Faye Leveson planning son Matthew's burial

August 26, 2017

MIchael Atkins, who hid Matthew Leveson's body from his family for nearly 10 years, was not in court on Friday to hear Ms Leveson address the inquest into her 20-year-old son's 2007 death. But Mr Leveson's mother Faye slammed Atkins' story, saying she can't believe anything he says. However, Atkins was still confident about the initial search site, and Det Chief Insp Jubelin said it was there on May 31 this year where police found the 20-year-old's remains.

Not looking for United States financial aid, says Pakistan Army chief Gen Bajwa

August 26, 2017

His remarks were an apparent response to secretary of state Rex Tillerson's comments on Tuesday that the U.S. has some leverage, in terms of aid and Islamabad's status as a non-NATO alliance partner, to pressure Pakistan to do more to counter terrorism and help bring the Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table.

US Navy dismisses commander after deadly warship collision

August 26, 2017

The move to replace Aucoin comes days after the collision between a guided-missile destroyer and a merchant vessel east of Singapore and Malaysia before dawn on Monday, the fourth major incident in the U.S. "Four incidents in a short time in an operational area is a problem", he said, though he cautioned against rushing to assign blame. The Navy's top officer on Monday ordered a pause in operations around the world.

Trump counterterrorism adviser Gorka resigns

August 26, 2017

Gorka was also a member of the White House's Strategic Initiatives Group, which he described as a focal point for task forces collaborating with people outside government. Instead, he appeared frequently on television or in various political forums as a spokesman for the president's foreign policy. Gorka had previously worked under the leadership of Steve Bannon at far-right media outlet Breitbart as an global news editor.

Flake Continues Beef With Trump: Proposed Border Wall 'A Bit…Out There'

August 26, 2017

I want to work with the president when I think that he's right, and I'll challenge him when I think that he's wrong", Flake said. The endorsements are the most high-profile that Ward has received since seeking higher office. Although Flake has generally sided with Trump and the Republicans on Senate votes, he has been vocal about his criticism of the President. "Phoenix crowd last night was awesome - a packed house.

Winning Powerball ticket worth $200000 sold at Macon store

August 26, 2017

The lucky numbers for the second largest lottery prize in United States history were 6, 7, 16, 23 and 26, and the Powerball number was 4. A hospital worker in MA in the United States has claimed a record-breaking undivided jackpot of $758.7 million.

Tens of Thousands Camp Out for Indian Guru's Rape Trial

August 26, 2017

His Dera Sacha Sauda sect claims to have some 50 million followers and campaigns for vegetarianism and against drug addiction. The verdict triggered violent clashes across Panchkula between police and groups of Ram Rahim's supporters, leading to the deaths of at least 12 people and injuring scores more.

North Korea's First Tour Agency Turns Out to Be Russian

August 26, 2017

NKOREAN will work with the support of North Korea's embassy in Russian Federation, and the embassy adviser, Kim Sung Hoon, said at the event that tourists should not worry about their safety when considering a visit to the rogue state. From next month the USA will ban its citizens from travelling to North Korea after the death of an American student held captive in the country. U.S.

Inc. Buys 555 Shares of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

August 26, 2017

The stock declined 0.47% or $0.62 reaching $132.27 on the news. In associated news, VP Dominic J. Caruso unloaded 82,591 stocks of the company's shares in a trade dated Thurs, Jul 20th. The rating was maintained by Jefferies with "Hold" on Friday, June 16. The firm has "Hold" rating by Jefferies given on Thursday, August 4. ( NYSE:T ), 8 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 16 Hold.

North Korea launches 'projectile' thought to be ballistic missile

August 26, 2017

North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles Saturday, the United States military said, following weeks of heightened tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. The North's move was immediately reported to President Moon Jae-in. According to the South Korean military the projectiles were fired from within North Korea's Kangwon province and flew for about 155 miles before landing in the sea.

Mueller Subpoenas Manafort's Former Ukraine PR Colleagues

August 26, 2017

A source familiar with the matter confirmed the subpoenas to CBS News' Julianna Goldman. This is the first indication that Mueller, who is investigating possible collusion between President Donald Trump's campaign team and Russian Federation, is beginning to compel witness testimony before the grand jury, NBC said.

Thai ex-PM Yingluck skips court, arrest warrant issued

August 26, 2017

She pleaded innocent and decried the charges as politically motivated. "Her lawyer said she is sick and asked to delay the ruling. the court does not believe she is sick. An official of Yingluck's Pheu Thai party, who is close to the Shinawatra family, told The Associated Press she was no longer in Thailand. "I was told this morning that she was ill, that she had vertigo, that she felt dizzy, so I requested the postponement".

Trump attacks Republican leaders over debt ceiling 'mess'

August 26, 2017

Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican who has been critical of the president, told MSNBC this week it was "too hard to say " if Trump would be the party's presidential nominee in 2020. He's pressing for a "clean" hike, free of extraneous provisions that could threaten passage of the bill. But Mnuchin said he has been in contact with the GOP leadership to discuss the issue.

Voluntary evacuation issued for Galveston's west end ahead Hurricane Harvey landfall

August 26, 2017

Carnival Cruise Lines will re-route two ships and more than 7,200 passengers to New Orleans on Saturday (Aug. 26) in order to wait out Hurricane Harvey . Guests scheduled to depart on Carnival cruises from Galveston this weekend are asked to sign up for text alerts by texting the codes below to CRUISE (278473).

NPS turns 101 on Friday: free entry into National Parks

August 26, 2017

Only about 130 national parks actually charge admission fees. The Interior Department has estimated that the lands under its management hosted 443 million visitors in 2015, generating $45 billion in economic output and almost 400,000 jobs. The initiative is clearly still in the forefront of the minds of many working in the park, as Yosemite posted a video about the initiative and how park visitors can help on their Facebook page on August 23.

Netanyahu allows Knesset members to storm Al-Aqsa

August 26, 2017

A day prior to Kushner's meetings with Netanyahu and Abbas, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said: "We are not going to state what the outcome has to be". His platform played down the significance of Israeli settlements, which are illegal under global law, and surrounded himself with a group of advisers with deep ties to the settlement movement, including Kushner and the United States ambassador to Israel, David Friedman.

North Korea launches missile despite Trump warnings

August 26, 2017

The missiles reportedly flew just over 150 miles, indicating that the missiles were short-range weapons. North Korea also successfully flight-tested a pair of intercontinental ballistic missiles in July that analysts say could reach deep into the US mainland when perfected.

Serbia Brings Back its Diplomats to Skopje

August 26, 2017

Serbia has not recognized Kosovo's independence and opposes its attempts to join worldwide organizations. Kosovo, a former Serbian province, declared independence in 2008 almost a decade after North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air strikes that ousted Serb forces and halted a bloody two-year crackdown on ethnic Albanians.

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