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St. Louis Police Officers Shot

September 02, 2017

Initial reports indicate the officers were shot with an assault style rifle near the intersection of 14th and Cass Streets. Police are searching for two suspects, O'Toole said. Three suspects are reported in custody. A 35-year-old male officer with nine years of service and a 32-year-old female officer with 10 years of service were the two who were shot.

Christie Sends NJ National Guardsmen To Texas To Assist Harvey Rescue Efforts

September 02, 2017

The majority of aid for Sandy recovery to New Jersey and NY was delayed for 66 days as Cruz led a debate over alleged pork barrel additions to the package, additions that Christie says were later found not to have been a part of the measure.

California Hit By Severe Heatwave, Power Conservation Urged

September 02, 2017

The outlook was the same in Southern California as the region faced a combination of strong high pressure and weak onshore breezes from the Pacific Ocean to land. "Consumers are urged to conserve electricity especially during the late afternoon when air conditioners typically are at peak use", according to Cal- ISO, which issued a Flex-Alert previously once this week - on Tuesday.

Spain asks North Korea to reduce diplomatic staff in Madrid

September 02, 2017

Jean-Yves Le Drian called the situation following a string of missile tests by Pyongyang "extremely serious" and urged the reclusive state to turn to dialogue to ease spiralling tensions. "He needs to be diplomatic", - said the Minister of foreign Affairs of France. The UN Security Council denounced the latest missile test, unanimously demanding that Pyongyang halt its nuclear programme and "all related activities".

Suspect cut throats of four puppies in Richland County

September 02, 2017

Five puppies were rescued from a Mansfield home Wednesday, after their owner discovered three of the dogs had neck lacerations and another was sliced near its back legs. "Donations, adoptions, volunteers, shares of this post - these are all things that we really need right now", the human society said in a Facebook post .

New IRA develops a 'different kind of risky explosive bomb' - PSNI

September 02, 2017

In the past, dissident Republicans have used magnetic under-car bombs, but that has become hard because modern cars use plastic, Mr McVea said. These type of devices are created to "murder and seriously injure people", McVea said. They were allowed to return shortly before midnight after police said nothing had been found. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) detective superintendent John McVea said the method of detonation, while not sophisticated, was "very effective".

Trump Pardons Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio Over Federal Conviction

September 02, 2017

House Speaker Paul Ryan , R-Wis., signaled his disagreement with the pardon through his spokesman. The President pardoning him will continue to give the former Sheriff the media attention he so craves, and continue to cause controversy for years to come.

Rare Yellow Lobster Joins New England Aquarium's 'Rainbow' Collection

September 02, 2017

Normally appearing brown or dark green in nature prior to boiling, scientists said just one lobster in three million is blue, like the yellow lobster. The Aquarium has been lucky to provide a home for many colorful lobsters. Note: In order for this photo to be taken, the lobsters had to be positioned facing away from each other so no fights would break out amongst the aquarium's colorful, but highly antagonistic "upper crust".

Confederate statues are artifacts of hate

September 02, 2017

That history is important for all to learn. Calling the counter-protesters "Alt Left" is meant to distract us from the real violence by the self-described "Alt-Right". It was considered a bad thing to do, but it is what has been practiced throughout history. It looks like they are focusing on the hole instead of the doughnut.

Price gouging law in effect for gasoline

September 02, 2017

Steve Baker, a spokesman for Colonial Pipeline, said Thursday that the pipeline is underwater in parts of Texas dealing with flooding from Harvey and that those sections would have to be inspected before it could resume operating. The state of emergency allows Cooper to temporarily lift the restrictions governing maximum hours of service for fuel vehicles traveling through North Carolina.

State police urge Virginians to drive cautiously following spike in traffic deaths

September 02, 2017

A sobering trend is developing in Virginia as travelers take to the highway for a busy Labor Day weekend. It's already proven to be a deadly year on Virginia's highways. In the seven days leading up to the holiday weekend, 15 people died in traffic-related crashes in the state, the release said. The state has now recorded 529 traffic deaths so far in 2017, compared to 477 at this time past year, according to the Virginia State Police.

16-year-old arrested in death of Bedford teen found in landfill

September 02, 2017

The detainee - whose gender was not identified - was detained early Friday and is now in Tarrant County's Juvenile Detention Facility in Fort Worth. Her body had been discovered by landfill workers on June 21. Kaytlynn had taken her dog on a walk about 6:20 p.m. and was last seen at the apartment, where she tied up her dog in the dog park. Cargill's death was ruled a homicide by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office in August.

Gun pulled out during fight over last notebook at Michigan Walmart

September 02, 2017

The incident took place in front of children. Also at the Wal-Mart were two women from South Lyon, a 51-year-old woman and her 20-year-old daughter. 'One girl was going to by a notebook, there was one left. However, police are now seeking witnesses to assist in their investigation. All four of the women involved are reportedly facing charges. Baetens told the News that the gun was legally registered to the woman and she has a concealed pistol license.

Brazil GDP Rises in Second Quarter on Rebound in Consumer Spending

September 02, 2017

Gross domestic product grew 0.2 percent year-on-year after exiting a severe recession with 1 percent growth in the first three months of this year. This reinforced recent signs that consumer spending looks poised to lead Brazil's recovery.

Brokers Change Their Target Price On Timken Steel Corporation (NYSE:TMST)

September 02, 2017

The company is now up by 2.61 percent from yesterday's close. A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Credit Suisse Group upgraded shares of United States Steel Corporation from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $13.68 to $30.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 24th.

Brazil vs Ecuador World Cup Qualifying Live Streaming & Goal Updates

September 02, 2017

After shooting out to a hot start in qualifiers, Ecuador finds itself in danger of missing the World Cup and sitting in sixth place. Ecuador needs a victory in the match in the southern city of Porto Alegre to stay in the race. Now they head back to qualifying competition with nothing to gain - but they can help spoil Ecuador's World Cup dreams with a win on Thursday. The live match is broadcasted in the TV channels such as beIN Sports and the match can be followed online which ...

Sunil Grover Hospitalised! Comedian Diagnosed With Dengue

September 01, 2017

The witty actor was last seen hosting a special show "Super Night with Tubelight" with Salman Khan for his movie "Tubelight" promotions. Earlier he thought it to be viral fever but when he didn't recover and underwent tests. We're now in talks with Sunil Grover and working on dates. The infamous fight between Sunil-Grover and Kapil Sharma made headlines and the former even left " The Kapil Sharma Show " after a spat with the latter.

Mum 'killed teenager after he raped her six-year-old daughter'

September 01, 2017

She allegedly told officers when they arrived: 'I don't care, he raped my daughter, I don't care, he sodomised my daughter... she told me everything that happened'. Vargas suffered one shot in the abdomen, but it's not clear who shot him. At the time there had been confusion whether the men's deaths were related to a plot exclusively involving both men.

Twelve schoolgirls killed in Iran bus crash

September 01, 2017

A bus rollover early on Friday killed seven schoolgirls, their teacher, and the driver and 34 others were injured . The reasons for the crash are not mentioned. The incident happened on a road linking the city of Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province, to the city of Darab, Fars province, both in southern part of the country, ISNA reported.

CSX Corp (CSX) Shares Spotted Above Chikou Line

September 01, 2017

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Republic boss O'Neill says Georgia 'underrated'

September 01, 2017

Though Randolph served as first choice for the Hammers for a large part of last season, he ended up losing his position to Adrian towards the end of last term. With Joe Hart arriving on loan, both Randolph and Adrian were told they would have to either battle for a place on the bench or leave, having scrapped it out for the shirt last season.

Clerk: Milwaukee sheriff and Trump supporter Clarke resigns

September 01, 2017

Clarke is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump who gained a national following after multiple appearances on conservative talk radio and television programs. He also repeatedly professed support for the National Rifle Association, which the Journal Sentinel reports funded his 2014 primary victory, and he appeared in recurring commentator spots on Fox News.

Kris Kobach Now A Paid Columnist At Breitbart

September 01, 2017

He has written seven columns since June, according to the report, and the subject matter has ranged from decrying sanctuary cities to attacking the US refugee program to defending the voter fraud commission that he vice chairs. Meanwhile, for some inexplicable reason, Kobach's ties to white nationalism and the anti-immigrant movement are rarely reported, but it's important Americans know about them.

Marks and Spencer Group Plc 17.5% Potential Upside Indicated by Credit Suisse

September 01, 2017

Many other brokerage firm analysts published research note on MKS. Deutsche Bank AG reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Marks and Spencer Group Plc in a report on Thursday, May 4th. If you are viewing this report on another website, it was stolen and republished in violation of global copyright and trademark legislation. The legal version of this news story can be viewed at ...

RAF opens ground fighting force to women

September 01, 2017

Thee RAF Regiment is the Air Force's ground fighting force , protecting RAF bases, aircraft and equipment at home and overseas. Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced in July that the RAF Regiment would be open to women from September ahead of the original 2018 schedule, saying: "A diverse force is a more operationally effective force".

Two people murdered in Langley

September 01, 2017

Despite all attempts to revive the victims, they died of their injuries. Not far beyond the police tape, a red Jeep can be seen at the side of the road with its doors open. About 12 hours earlier, a man was shot to death in an attack in Abbotsford that police also described as targeted. Officers used yellow caution tape to close a stretch of 232 Street to traffic.

IL governor candidate Biss picks Chicago alderman as running mate

September 01, 2017

Biss made the announcement at a rally in the Logan Square neighborhood, which Ramirez-Rosa represents. Elected to the City Council in 2015 at age 26, Ramirez-Rosa is a member of the Progressive Reform Caucus and the LGBT Caucus. Raised in Lakeview, Ramirez-Rosa, who is half Mexican and half Puerto Rican, worked as a union organizer and a member of U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez' staff before being elected.

Mueller Has Early Draft of Trump Letter Giving Reasons for Firing Comey

September 01, 2017

The draft letter, which was co-written by senior adviser Stephen Miller, was never sent to Comey, thanks to the opposition of White House Counsel Don McGahn, who warned that the document was potentially problematic. During testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in May, Mr. Comey gave the first detailed explanation for his handling of the investigation of Hillary Clinton , saying "it makes me mildly nauseous to think that we might have had some impact on the election".

Former Archbishop of Westminster dies

September 01, 2017

It was revealed last month that Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor had been admitted to hospital after his health took a "defining turn". Cardinal Cormac served as the tenth Archbishop of Westminster from 2000 until his retirement in 2009. "Please pray for the repose of his soul". Born on 24 August 1932 in Reading, Berkshire, Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor was one of six children. He was ordained to the priesthood in Rome in October 1956, and Pope St.

Gary Cohn on Trump's reported frustration: We have a 'great relationship'

September 01, 2017

Cohn, whose work directly impacts tax code changes, publicly upbraided the president last week over his comments following a race-riot death in Charlottesville, Virginia. "Absolutely", Sanders said. "I answered this question yesterday". He even reportedly drafted a resignation letter, but never sent it. In a subsequent interview on Bloomberg TV, Cohn was asked whether he would still be working at the White House in February.

Alipay launches 'Smile to Pay' for commercial use in China

September 01, 2017

The integration of "Smile to Pay" at the new KPRO restaurant is the first commercial application of facial recognition payment technology globally. "Elevating the customer experience through new design, flavors and technologies has always been central to our approach at KFC in China ", said KFC General Manager Johnson Huang.

Macron califica de dictadura al régimen de Maduro en Venezuela

September 01, 2017

Decenas de gobiernos, pasando por Latinoamérica, Estados Unidos y Europa vieron este proceso como un atentado contra la democracia. El presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron , en caída libre en los sondeos, presentará sus propuestas para reformar el mercado laboral en Francia , uno de los proyectos más complicados de su mandato.

Turkey urges North Korea to stop 'provocative behavior' after latest missile test

September 01, 2017

Turkey said Pyongyang was "disregarding its worldwide obligations" and said North Korea "continues its irresponsible policies by flagrantly violating UN Security Council Resolutions". Meeting late on Tuesday in NY, the council called the launch " outrageous " and demanded North Korea cease all missile testing. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile the North launched Tuesday traveled almost 1,700 miles and reached a maximum height of 341 miles as it flew over the northern ...

India's Eighth Navigation Satellite Implodes Shortly After Take Off

September 01, 2017

The objective of mission C39 (the 41st mission for India's PSLV XL launcher) was to place the IRNSS H navigation satellite (1,425kg) navigation satellite into geostationary transfer orbit. Led by Colonel HS Shankar, a team of 70 scientists supervised the operations. "Satellite got separated internally but it imploded within the heat shield, in the fourth stage itself", ISRO Chairman A.S.

Georgia police helicopter crashes; two injured

September 01, 2017

The Gwinnett County Fire Department helped to extricate an officer trapped inside the wreckage. Police said the cause was not yet known. The other officer was able to exit. Officers say winds and stormy weather were coming in at the time of the crash. The FAA is heading to the scene from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to investigate.

Mr. Robot Season 3.0 Trailer & Posters Get Glitchy

September 01, 2017

Robot is back October 11th, and we've got another trailer to prove it. The season 2 finale of Mr. Robot left Elliot ( Rami Malek ) on the floor with a bullet wound thanks to the recently re-emerged Tyrell Wellick. Sam Esmail, the series' creator, is the writer and executive produces. "Elliot isn't going to take this lying down". The Season 3 trailer seems to pick up immediately, with Tyrell sobbing that he was forced to shoot Elliot to stop him from sabotaging their elaborate plan against ...

United Kingdom could stay in single market PERMANENTLY, says Labour deputy Tom Watson

September 01, 2017

He said the party would propose the same "basic terms" as the UK's current relationship with the European Union during the transition period following Brexit in 2019. "And it might be a permanent outcome of the negotiations, but we have got to see how those negotiations go". "She said it is a quality of life issue".

President Trump to donate $1 million to Harvey relief

September 01, 2017

The White House did not say whether the money would come from Trump or his foundation. Republican Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen said in a statement: "We are awaiting requests from federal agencies who are on the ground, and will not hesitate to take quick action once an official request is sent".

Japan, UK to hike pace of sanctions against N. Korea

September 01, 2017

The Prime Minister also alluded to her aims to tackle domestic "injustices" within the United Kingdom as well as tackle the practicalities of Brexit. Among the business delegation will be executives from Barclays, the Scotch Whisky Association and Aston Martin.

House expected to act quickly on Harvey relief

September 01, 2017

The tropical storm has killed at least 35 people and forced 32,000 into shelters since Friday. Harvey made landfall Friday night and has since broken the USA record for rainfall from a single storm, CNN senior meteorologist Dave Hennen said - with some areas of the state seeing nearly 52 inches of rain.

Lawyers: File Harvey claims before Texas law change

September 01, 2017

When communities don't participate, it means their residents and business owners can not buy federal flood insurance and are thus ineligible for a federally backed loan. Researchers and insurers expect more frequent and more severe storms as a result of climate change. If their property is damaged from flooding, the NFIP provides up to $250,000 for damages to real estate and as much as $100,000 for a home or building's contents.

United Nations renews peacekeeping mission in Lebanon as USA warns of war

September 01, 2017

The council unanimously backed a French-drafted resolution after much wrangling with the United States over the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) tasked with monitoring a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. "At the direction of its patron, Iran, the terrorist organization Hezbollah is stockpiling an offensive arsenal in southern Lebanon", Haley told the 15-member council after the vote.

Governor activates entire Texas National Guard

September 01, 2017

This new mobilization by the Texas governor sends those who are physically able, not now deployed, preparing to deploy or in a combat preparation cycle to answer the call for help and assist their fellow Texans in need. "How can we help?" he said. Forecasters say heavy rains are continuing to spread over south-eastern Texas and southern Louisiana. "Our number one goal from Corpus Christi to east of Houston is still protecting and preserving life and rescuing every person we can find", ...

Trump declares emergency in Louisiana for storm Harvey

September 01, 2017

Edwards went on to say that while no one could be forcibly evacuated, anyone who chose to remain in a lower income bracket should not expect to receive help anytime soon. He signed the declaration we requested within a few hours of our making the request on Sunday evening. "We are concerned, but certainly not panicked about the situation in New Orleans", Edwards said.

Coast Guard saves thousands stranded by Harvey floods

September 01, 2017

Harvey rainfall amounts a "Landmark Event" Several Texas locales have received two feet or more of rain and forecasts are saying there won't be a reprieve until the end of this week. On Friday, four air boats and two MH 65 helicopter's started to make their way to the Houston area. It may be hard to believe, but emergency personnel are still getting about 40 calls an hour in Houston , Texas for water rescues.

Obama will top Bush as most costly ex-president

September 01, 2017

The allowances for an office and expenses - and pension for Obama - originated from a 1958 law, the Former Presidents Act , which provides for presidents when they leave office. His pension payment is also the highest at $236,000. Mr. Clinton is second with $231,000, followed by the younger Mr. Because of an arrangement he struck to turn his home over to the National Park Service when he dies, taxpayers do upkeep on his house in Plains, Georgia, The Washington Times reported in 2011.

JK: Terrorist attack bus carrying security personnel at Pantha Chowk, five injured

September 01, 2017

Earlier in the day, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of BSF was martyred in after ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are involved in a gunfight with terrorists. In the meantime, militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has claimed responsibility of the attack. The terror strike took place at the crack of dawn on August 26 when the militants, believed to be foreign mercenaries, entered the police complex in the worst-hit ...

Yeddyurappa's son's SUV runs over pedestrian in Karnataka

September 01, 2017

The incident took place in Madapura, Karnataka, reported news agency ANI . BY Raghavendra is a member of the 14th Assembly Karnataka Legislative Assembly and represents Shikaripura Assembly constituency. According to eye-witnesses, the deceased jumped off an auto and fell in front of the speeding vehicle of Raghavendra. A complaint in this regard has been filed with the Nyamathi police in Davangere district.

Most Serious Charges Dismissed Against Penn State Frat Brothers

September 01, 2017

The New Jersey teen died in February from traumatic brain injury and other injuries that he sustained at a Beta Theta Pi bid acceptance party - where pledges had to down a almost half-gallon of vodka and were then made to run a "gauntlet" of booze-drinking stations, prosecutors say.

Lauda hints Mercedes to keep Hamilton

September 01, 2017

A final practice will take place on Saturday, September 2 at 10am before qualifying at 1pm. "It's been a good day, a clean day", said Hamilton . Soon after Stroll's spin, Carlos Sainz - 11th behind Massa - stopped at Turn 5 due to a mechanical issue, with teammate Daniil Kvyat then later told to return to the pits due to a problem, leaving Toro Rosso short on running for the afternoon.

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