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Insecure Trump Fired Phoenix Rally Planner Because His Crowds Looked Too Small

August 29, 2017

In a letter to Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams, Phoenix City Manager Ed Zuercher said he is engaging in an independent review of the department's preparation and response to President Trump's rally on August 22 . "Whatever you can do, fire marshals, we'll appreciate it". The measure was a sharp rebuke of Gigicos, who was one of Trump's few remaining original campaign aides, but earlier this month left his job as the White House director of scheduling and advance.

Amid Life-Saving Work After Hurricane Harvey, Pet Rescuers Are Hard At Work

August 29, 2017

Prior to the Hurricane making landfall, The HSUS worked with local groups to move shelter animals out, in particular those in the City of Corpus Christi. The laws also authorize search and rescue operations as essential assistance in the wake of a major disaster declaration. "We want people to be able to reconnect with their pets".

Jim Brown Doesn't Agree With Colin Kaepernick's Mode of Protest

August 29, 2017

Placing Kaepernick in a "lineage" of such black athletes as Jackie Robinson, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Curt Flood and Muhammad Ali, Jackson said "We should honor Kaepernick ". Now, he still has no team for the next season even though he was the one who ushered his team to Super Bowl 2013. LeSean McCoy went on to reveal that Colin Kaepernick wouldn't be dealing with so much heat if he was on the same level as players such as New England quarterback Tom Brady or New York ...

Four more swine flu deaths in UP, 11 more positive cases

August 29, 2017

The bulletin said 17 positive cases of swine flu were found among the 84 samples tested on Monday. "Barik, who was tested positive for H1N1 infection, was undergoing treatment in a private hospital at Bhubaneswar". The government said the number of new cases are getting reduced and a total of 3,447 swine flue patients have been cured till date. With this the tally of positive influenza A H1N1 cases reached 2,473 since January and the death toll since then till August 29, reached 61.

Boko Haram: US sells warplanes, weapons to Nigeria

August 29, 2017

It includes 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft and weapons, including all associated training, spare parts, aviation and ground support equipment, and hangar, facilities, and infrastructure. This comes after the Barack Obama administration turned down Goodluck Jonathan when the ex-Nigerian President made efforts to acquire arms from the U.S to fight insurgency in the country.

Texas governor activates entire state National Guard for Harvey recovery

August 29, 2017

The Jewish Family Service also reported flood damage , as did at least three Houston synagogues. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the industry is still assessing costs while the storm continues. "What's important is that everybody work together to ensure that we are going to, first, save lives and, second, help people across the state rebuild".

North Korea fires 3 new missiles

August 29, 2017

It said the North American Aerospace Defence Command determined the missile launches did not pose a threat to Guam, which the North previously warned it would target if provoked. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson openly said in Washington, "I am pleased to see that the regime in Pyongyang has certainly demonstrated some level of restraint that we've not seen in the past".

Uber pays Php 190 M fine; resumes operations in Manila

August 29, 2017

The 190M Philippine pesos penalty payment is 20x what Uber had earlier offered to pay to try to settle the dispute. The LTFRB arrived at the 190-million fine based on the number of days that Uber should be suspended "in relation to the daily average income" of the company, which is up to 10 million pesos per day.

Rain Returns This Week

August 29, 2017

A large area of Canadian high pressure provided us with a dry, pleasant, and comfortable final weekend of August, although temperatures were cooler than average and somewhat more September-like. By Tuesday afternoon, a few more showers and storms will be likely with better gulf moisture return. This front will come into western Mass by Thursday with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

(Neb)-Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments On Whiteclay Liquor Licenses

August 29, 2017

That decision is under review by the Nebraska Supreme Court, which will hear oral arguments about that decision Tuesday. Before they closed April 29, the four beer stores in Whiteclay sold millions of cans of beer and malt liquor each year to the reservation's Oglala Lakota residents.

Chile's President Introduced A Gay Marriage Bill To Their Congress

August 29, 2017

Bachelet is sending the proposal over to Congress at an upcoming ceremony in the presidential palace. Chile approved civil unions for same-sex couples in 2015 and decriminalized gay sex in 1999. President Bachelet's term ends in March and the bill allowing same-sex marriage is very unlikely to be passed before then. Pinera, however, said he is against all forms of discrimination and in favour of equal rights for gay couples.

Govt announces new laws for listed companies

August 29, 2017

The Prime Minister had vowed during her campaign for the Tory leadership that "we're going to have not just consumers represented on boards, but workers as well". He added: "I think the board as a whole rather than individual directors having a responsibility to explain how they had regard for broader stakeholders in their key decisions will have an impact and is likely to have a better impact than having some form of tokenism in terms of representation, so you can tick the box that you've ...

Police Release Mugshots of 13 Protesters Arrested at Berkeley Rally

August 29, 2017

Berkeley police have made 13 arrests in connection with demonstrations last Sunday, CBS San Francisco reports . "I am concerned about these groups using large protests to create mayhem". The student group Berkeley Patriot invited Yiannopoulos and the group is legally independent from the campus. "That is where we have to really be very careful - that while protecting people's free-speech rights, we are not putting our citizens in a potentially unsafe situation and costing the city hundreds of ...

Macron Calls Fight on 'Islamist Terrorism' a Priority of French Foreign Policy

August 29, 2017

In a speech to the annual gathering of French ambassadors at the Elysee palace, Macron said that contact group will meet at the United Nations in NY next month for devising the strategy. Emmanuel Macron received Angela Merkel , Paolo Gentiloni and Mariano Rajoy at the Elysée Palace, the seat of the French presidency, just 11 days after a series of terror attacks struck the northeastern Spanish region of Catalonia, Efe reported.

Ivanka Trump's Secret Nickname Is Apparently 'Princess Royal'

August 29, 2017

It's also revealed what name West Wing advisers call Ivanka Trump behind her back, and when she and Jared may leave Washington. "This is not a royal family, and she's not the princess royal". "When they decide it's more important to protect their own and their children's reputations than it is to defend their indefensible father's, that's a sign the end is near", said one influential Republican donor.

U.S. journalist among 19 killed in South Sudan clashes near Uganda border

August 29, 2017

Allen was shot in the head with a "large bullet", the army's chief medical officer, Dr. Peter Ajak Bullen, said, but he couldn't confirm that the American was killed at close range. South Sudan is one of the harshest places in the world for journalists, according to press freedom groups. Several journalists have since been killed during the ongoing more than three years of violence in the youngest nation in unclear circumstances that have not been conclusively investigated, amid worldwide ...

1 dead after police chase and officer-involved shooting in McPherson County

August 29, 2017

A suspect is dead after a late night police pursuit extended over two counties and ended with an officer-involved shooting. After running over stop sticks, the vehicle came to a stop in the median just north of Moundridge. When the driver did get out, he became combative. The Newton officer told other officers and asked for help. A McPherson County Deputy saw the driver try to take the gun and shot him, police said.

Gorka: Trump's White House Doesn't Support MAGA Agenda

August 29, 2017

Gorka's departure was announced late Friday by the White House, following numerous reports that others in Trump's inner circle - particularly family members - wanted him fired. "Having been the brunt of them for seven months, I don't like to feed the palace intrigue stories". Gorka claimed he resigned - the White House has said he was removed - because "there are a lot of people" in the White House who don't agree with Trump's "Make America Great Again" agenda.

Take Two: Will Ohio State win the national championship?

August 29, 2017

But the Hoosiers are 6-0 against the spread over the last six meetings, keeping several games close as large underdogs. Wilson was forced out as the Hoosiers' head coach in December, as in elevated defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the top spot.

Houston police officer gets trapped in flood zone, drowns

August 29, 2017

The officer was a 30-plus-year veteran, according to the Chronicle. A man helps children across a flooded street as they evacuate their home after the area was inundated with flooding from Hurricane Harvey on August 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

Residents south of Houston urged to leave area after levee breach

August 29, 2017

Cell phone use should be limited to emergency calls only at this time . County officials also expected widespread flooding of the Brazos River. The general area wasn't hit almost as hard as Galveston, Rockport and Port Arthur to the immediate northwest, though plants, other businesses and residential areas have largely been closed or evacuated entirely.

Man wanted for aggravated assault in Charrlottesville may be in Cobb County

August 29, 2017

Ramos faces one count of malicious wounding in the attack on DeAndre Harris, which was captured in photos and video that went viral. Harris suffered a broken wrist and a head injury that required 10 staples, said his attorney - who credited activist and journalist Shaun King with identifying the assailants.

Duterte declares September 1 regular holiday

August 29, 2017

Just after a long weekend of Aug 26 to Aug 28 due to National Heroes Day, another long weekend awaits Pinoys as Eid'l Adha falls on a Friday. Under Republic Act 9849, the 10th day of Zhul Hijja, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, is declared as national holiday for the observance of Eid'l Adha.

Kothai rape-murder case: CBI arrests IG-level official, seven other policemen

August 29, 2017

IGP south range Zahoor H Zaidi, who was heading the Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiring into the rape and murder of a minor girl, was arrested from Shimla, along with Deputy Superintendent of Police Theog Manoj Joshi and six other policemen - then SHO of Kotkhai Police Station Rajinder Singh, ASI Deep Chand Sharma, head constables Surat Singh, Mohan Lal, Rafiq Ali and constable Ranjit Singh.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) Short Interest Up 18.7% in August

August 29, 2017

It has underperformed by 9.16% the S&P500. Breton Hill Cap reported 0.07% stake. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is a manufacturer of tires. The stock increased 0.83% or $0.25 during the last trading session, reaching $30.32. Therefore 70% are positive. Cooper Tire had 22 analyst reports since August 7, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. (NYSE:HCP) on Wednesday, January 25 to "Buy" rating.

Trump says "all options are on the table" for North Korea

August 29, 2017

Was this a new type of missile? The missile, launched in the early hours of the morning, flew over the northern island of Hokkaido before breaking apart and landing in the Pacific Ocean. President Trump warned Tuesday that "all options are on the table" in response to North Korea's provocative launch of a mid-range ballistic missile over Japanese territory for the first time.

5-year-old girl shot to death in Scarborough

August 29, 2017

Monday, police were called to a home at 40 Falmouth St., where Norma Bridges was found dead, according to state police. The girl was taken to Maine Medical Center where she later died. No arrests have been made and no charges have been announced. Police say they'll be on scene through most of the night to investigate. No one else was injured.

Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2017 is a defensive one

August 29, 2017

A total of nearly 13,000 Russian and Belarussian servicemen and nearly 700 pieces of military hardware will be used in the Zapad 2017 exercises next month, Russian news agencies cited Russian Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin as saying.

WW Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Position Increased by GAM Holding AG

August 29, 2017

The stock decreased 0.38% or $0.3 on August 25, reaching $78.1. About 65,777 shares traded. It has underperformed by 16.54% the S&P500. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC raised its position in W.W. Therefore 7% are positive. CBS Corp had 73 analyst reports since August 6, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. (NYSE:ABC) has "Buy" rating given on Monday, August 7 by Leerink Swann.

Jean-Claude Juncker: The UK government's Brexit position papers are not 'satisfactory'

August 29, 2017

The move comes as Britain and the European bloc begin the second of four days of talks in Brussels, which form the latest round of discussions about how the pair should unpick their relationship after the UK's vote to leave the EU last July.

Ted Cruz: 2013 hurricane relief bill 'filled with pork'

August 29, 2017

During a busy weekend, the White House released photos of the president - decked in a US cap - huddling with aides, liaising with cabinet secretaries to discuss what he called a "once in 500 year flood". He offered praise for the "wonderful coordination" between federal, state and local governments, and he lauded the "great talent on the ground". "Wow", he tweeted Sunday morning.

Trump Tried to Build Tower in Moscow During Campaign

August 29, 2017

President Donald Trump fancies himself as a master deal maker - but longtime Russian business journalist Leonid Bershidsky reveals in a new Bloomberg column that Trump's purported negotiating prowess got him absolutely nowhere when he tried to drive hard bargains in Russia.

Kenya Becomes Latest Country to Ban Plastic Bags

August 29, 2017

Kenya has now become one of more than 40 countries worldwide to place limits or taxes on plastic bags , alongside countries from the United Kingdom to China to other African countries, including Mauritania, Eritrea and Rwanda, where new arrivals are searched for plastic bags at the airport.

Brewers Minor Leaguer In Critical Condition After HBP

August 29, 2017

Mendez was administered CPR by medical officials on site before being taken to the hospital. "Obviously, we are thinking about him and our thoughts are with him and his family", Brewers managers Craig Counsell said, the MJS reported. "We will provide updates as soon as we know more". He is hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Julio Mendez is a 20-year-old infield prospect for the Milwaukee Brewers, playing for the organization's Rookie league affiliate in Arizona.

Rajkummar Rao Unveils the Trailer of Newton

August 29, 2017

The story of the film will be revolving around the black political comedy, of a clerk who is placed on duty while elections, which are taking places in the conflicting areas of Chhattisgarh . Newton had its world premiere in the Forum section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival. Presented by Aanand L Rai and Drishyam Production in collaboration with Colour Yellow Productions, Newton is slated to release on September 22.

Shah Rukh Khan gives the best surprise to Farah Khan!

August 29, 2017

The duo has always supported each other in films and with their work projects. To keep the spark in their friendship alive, Shah Rukh Khan pleasantly surprised Farah Khan recently. "Some surprises are so emotional @ iamsrk thank u for bringing such positive energy on our set of #lipsingbattle" was the caption with the picture. Nakkul Mehta and Surbhi Chandna were shooting for the said episode and they too could not contain their excitement.

Mueller Investigating Whether Trump Hid Knowledge of Russia Meeting

August 29, 2017

In his initial response to the report, which Pres. Trump admitted he "weighed in" on, Don Jr. described the encounter as a "short introductory meeting" held to discuss American-Russian adoption policy. When news of the meeting broke, a group of Trump's advisers reportedly agreed that the White House should release a truthful statement that could not be repudiated if more details surfaced later.

Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE:AVP) Traded -20.5% Below Its 50 Day Average

August 29, 2017

Now have a look at past performance (weekly performance to year to date performance) how Avon Products, Inc. Represents 79,509 shares of common stock delivered in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units based on the achievement of certain performance targets for the 2014-2016 performance period.

Canada cycle police arrest top USA suspect in Montreal

August 29, 2017

His identity was discovered back at a police station where officers noticed a telltale amputated fingertip. He tried to flee, a statement said, but officers gave chase and he was caught. You can't lie about your fingerprints, though, which is how the Montreal police identified the suspect. He appeared in a Montreal court on Thursday and was charged with drug possession, trying to mislead a police officer and carrying fake identification, the Montreal Gazette reported.

Texas governor activates entire state National Guard for Harvey recovery efforts

August 29, 2017

The hurricane center says Harvey's center was expected to drift off the middle Texas coast today and meander offshore through Tuesday before beginning "a slow northeastward motion". Updated at 6:21 p.m.: Revised to include Abbott and Cornyn's tour of Rockport. "We've never been more prepared for a storm for a storm than we had been this time".

Tornado hits Louisiana town as Harvey lands in Texas

August 29, 2017

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards requested the declaration in a letter to the White House on Sunday. He said the state also sent personnel to help Texas officials coordinate other out-of-state resources being sent there. "Even with that projected path, the outer bands of rain associated with this storm will drop heavy rains on Louisiana", the governor explained, following a meeting with the state's Crisis Action Team.

Rampal, Another Jailed 'Godman' In Haryana, Faces Court Verdict: 10 Facts

August 29, 2017

FIR 427 was registered against him for holding people hostage in his ashram. For more on Sant Rampal . The second case was that Sant Rampal was creating difficulties in the judicial procedure of the case. According to an Army intelligence report from December 2010, weaponry training was taking place at the Dera and ex-servicemen might have been used to guide the training.

Maharashtra 10th Supplementary Results 2017 Published mahresults

August 29, 2017

The updated mark sheet will be made available at the respective schools shortly after the supplementary result declaration. Maharashtra SSC supplementary result 2017: The exams for the class 10 supplementary exams were conducted in the state in July.

PM Narendra Modi arrived Rajasthan, Key projects to inaugurate

August 29, 2017

The other projects that were inaugurated include 4 laning of Gomati Chauraha - Udaipur section of NH-8 at a cost of Rs 1129 crore, 4-laning of Rajsamand-Bhilwara section of NH-758 at Rs 1360 crore, Nagaur Bypass to Netra village on NH-65 at a cost of Rs 301 crore and 48 road safety projects at a cost of Rs 381 crore.

Gujarat govt need not rebuild shrines damaged during Godhra riot

August 29, 2017

The high court had wanted an assessment of the cost of restoration, but the top court has said that this will be carried out as per the scheme. While the High Court had in 2013 asked the state government to use taxpayers' money to restore and rebuild the religious sites, the apex court bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice PC Pant said the order was not tenable in law.

France's Macron plans Mideast trip to push peace process

August 29, 2017

French President Emmanuel Macron said there was no alternative to the 2015 deal struck between Iran and a group of world powers aimed at curbing the country's nuclear program. The leaders backed proposals to screen asylum seekers in Chad and Niger as a way to prevent thousands from taking perilous journeys across the Mediterranean.

Body found by Malaysian military not a missing McCain sailor, Navy says

August 29, 2017

The US Seventh Fleet said the body was found on Thursday night and identified as 26-year-old electronics technician 3rd Class, Dustin Louis Doyon from CT. He also said that "this is the second collision in three months and is the last in a series of incidents in the Pacific theater". The Navy on Wednesday dismissed the commander of the 7th Fleet, Vice Adm.

GMC considering subcompact crossover SUV

August 29, 2017

A smaller GMC would allow the brand to lure in more young buyers as it would obviously undercut the Terrain's starting price by several thousand dollars. Buick has experienced tremendous success with the Encore, which debuted in 2012 at the Detroit auto show and has been the brand's top seller since 2015.

Barletta announces campaign for US Senate seat held by Casey

August 29, 2017

Senate seat now held by two-term Democrat Bob Casey. In an announcement video, Mr. Casey said people "deserve a leader who actually listens to them and fights for them in Washington". Barletta, 61, of Hazleton, will seek the Republican nomination for the right to take on incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Casey is running for a third, six-year term next year in a state with a 4-3 ratio registration edge over Republicans.

International Atomic Energy Agency opens uranium bank of last resort in Kazakhstan

August 29, 2017

KAZINFORM The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdrakhmanov held a number of meetings with foreign guests who arrived in Astana to participate in the presentation of the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank , Pugwash Science Conference, and other events, the MFA press service reports.

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