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Wayzata police officer killed while removing road debris

September 09, 2017

WAYZATA, Minn. (AP) - Flags are flying at half-staff at a suburban Minneapolis police department amid reports that one of its officers was struck and killed by a vehicle. Stanek said Freeman will be booked in the Hennepin County Jail. Highway 12 between Shoreline Drive and County Road 101 in Wayzata was closed in both directions for the crash, FOX 9 reported from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Top ISIS weapons experts killed in airstrikes, coalition says

September 09, 2017

Eight days ago, a convoy of 17 buses carrying 300 to 500 fighters and their families left the eastern side of the country after a truce was reached between surrendering ISIS fighters and Syrian government forces, which are backed by Hezbollah.

Israel's Sara Netanyahu may face indictment: attorney general

September 09, 2017

Both during Benjamin Netanyahu's first term as prime minister from 1996 to 1999 and since taking office in 2009, his wife has come under scrutiny for her perceived opulent lifestyle, often being portrayed by the local media as a kind of Marie Antoinette.

Canadian Supreme Court Approves Indian Extradition

September 09, 2017

Mrs Sidhu, Jassi's mother, and Mr Badesha, her uncle, deny any involvement in her death. They are accused of orchestrating the murder in 2000 of Jaswinder "Jassi" Sidhu in Punjab. In 2014, a British Columbia Supreme Court judge ordered they be extradited. Their lawyers argued that the justice minister who ordered their extradition had not received reasonable assurances from India that the pair's health and safety would be protected while in custody.

Carolann Gallon had no sympathy for girls sent to sex gang

September 09, 2017

Numerous girls were given alcohol and drugs, including cannabis and M-Cat so they would become more susceptible to abuse. A 13-year-old had run away from a foster home and was picked up by Carolann Gallon and brought to a flat in Tyneside.

Aung San Suu Kyi and Rohingya crisis

September 09, 2017

The US official, Murphy, said Burma is a "very diverse country with hundreds of ethnic groups, a long, complicated history both to achieve independence and to find its way in the modern era". "There is discrimination against many ethnic minorities". Ms. Suu Kyi has largely devoted her years of freedom, from 2012 onward, to creating a more plural country.

Massive Sanitization In Progress In Dera Headquarters In Sirsa; Demonetised Notes Found

September 09, 2017

Self-styled godman Ram Rahim Singh's Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Haryana's Sirsa district was raided on Friday, and authorities have reportedly seized several hard disks and cash from the premises. The police have sealed entry and exit routes of the 700-acre campus of Dera Sacha Sauda . They were handed over to the local child protection officer.

Amit Shah's visit will have no impact, says Naveen Patnaik

September 09, 2017

Criticizing Shah for comparing Naveen with defunct transformer and his "ukhad ke phek do" (uproot and throw it out) appeal to party workers, former minister and BJD general secretary Arun Kumar Sahoo said the BJP president's language reminded them of demons like Ravan and Kansa of mythology.

Royal Navy's second aircraft carrier officially named

September 09, 2017

The HMS Prince of Wales , like its sister ship, was built at six different yards around the United Kingdom before being assembled at Rosyth in Fife. The first, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has been finished and is preparing for active duty. With a crew of 679, HMS Prince of Wales is expected to carry out sea trials in 2019 before entering Royal Navy service, with those working on the 280-metre carrier saying lessons have been learned in the construction of the first flagship.

US President Trump speaks to Qatar's Emir on unity against terrorism

September 09, 2017

Trump applauded Kuwait's "critical contributions to regional stability" but also repeated an offer to mediate himself , particularly between Qatar and Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Qatar's ambassador said Thursday that the country is donating $30 million to help people in Texas recover from Harvey. The Qatari emir expressed willingness to discuss the demands of the Gulf states who imposed an embargo on the Emirati state, reports said.

Kin not part of Trump's travel ban, says court

September 09, 2017

The ruling allows the looser rules for families to remain in effect, and reinstates permission for refugees to come to the USA if they've already been assigned to a resettlement agency. "The government doesn't dispute that many people have a profound connection with their grandparents", Justice Department attorney Hashim Mooppan said.

DOJ Backs Baker as Gay Couple's Wedding Cake Judged

September 09, 2017

Acting Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall writes in the brief: "Compelling a creative process is no less an intrusion [by the government] - and perhaps is a greater one - on the "individual freedom of mind" that the First Amendment protects".

Jingoism resounds in General Bipin Rawat's recent statements

September 09, 2017

Shuang also suggested that Gen. Rawat should refer to President Xi's contention that India and China are each other's development partners and not threats. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi today said relations between China and India were "not derailed" while admitting that ties were "damaged and affected" during the 73-day long Doklam standoff.

Florida man offers last generator to woman in need during Irma preparations

September 09, 2017

Pam Brekke had been waiting for days to buy hands on a generator in order to keep her sick father's oxygen supply powered, and traveled almost 30 miles to a Lowe's Home Improvement that had received a surprise shipment of about 200 generators on Thursday, WFTV-TV reported.

North Carolina Helicopter Crash Kills 4 on Duke Life Flight

September 09, 2017

These Duke Life Flight helicopters usually have a pilot on board and two trained critical-care providers to help patients on their journey to the hospital. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board went to the crash site Friday afternoon to assist with the investigation into the cause of the crash.

Prosecutors want Shkreli thrown in jail now after Facebook threat

September 09, 2017

The last straw was Shkreli offering $5,000 to anyone who would "grab" some of Clinton's hair during her book tour. Shkreli, notorious for raising the price of the potentially life-saving drug Daraprim by 5,000 percent, faces as long as 20 years in prison, although he's likely to serve much less.

Father kills himself after toddler's accidental shooting

September 09, 2017

Apparently, the 2-year-old located a gun in the home and while playing with it, accidentally pulled the trigger. She called 911 at around 11 AM on Wednesday. "We have victim advocates assigned to the case to assist the family during this hard time". Both father and son were rushed to hospital with severe injuries by emergency medical services.

Utility: 9 million people expected to lose power due to Irma

September 09, 2017

After the storm hits, our crews will begin working to restore power as soon as conditions are safe. Be sure that ladders or scaffolds are far enough away so that you - and the ends of the tools you're using - stay at least 10 feet away from power lines.

Teen Who Says Anthony Weiner Sexted Her Gives First TV Interview

September 09, 2017

The North Carolina high school student said things moved quickly from sedate to seductive with the erstwhile Carlos Danger. It was a "nice message, 'Hello, I'm a huge fan.'" He responded within "minutes". The teen also says that one day, over Skype, Weiner asked her to undress. According to Inside Edition , some of the messages are "so obscene" they can't be shown on TV.

Jewish candidate for IL governor drops running mate over BDS

September 09, 2017

Biss said that he had raised BDS in the interview process and understood that Ramirez-Rosa opposed it, but in subsequent discussions it became clear "that Carlos' position has changed". "I have not heard much discussion about the relationship of the USA with Israel, with divesting from Israel to support the people of Palestine". Frank Chapman, Field Organizer for the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, said of the move by the Democrats to enforce support for Israel, ...

Homeland Security Awards Contracts For Second Group Of Border Wall Prototypes

September 09, 2017

The awards for the " other materials " complete the process for soliciting bids for the two types of border wall prototypes. Construction on all the prototypes should begin this fall after contracts are finalized, the agency said. The department used the 2005 Real ID Act, which amended the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to give the Homeland Security secretary the power to waive federal, state and local laws, to expedite construction of the double and ...

United States calls for UNSC meet over North Korea draft resolution

September 09, 2017

The US has formally requested a UN Security Council vote on Monday on tough new sanctions against North Korea despite resistance from China and Russian Federation, as Pyongyang's state media calls for a nuclear arms buildup. The official said the danger of war is rising, and the United States is also concerned about North Korea exporting its nuclear technology to other nations or to terrorist groups.

Hurricane Irma may have destroyed one of the world's most famous airports

September 09, 2017

The award-winning Princess Juliana airport in St Maarten has been destroyed by Hurricane Irma . (Reuters/Netherlands Ministry of Defence/Handout) Flooding in Sint Maarten during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma (Reuters/Netherlands Ministry of Defence/Handout) Flooding in Sint Maarten.

Power Couple Irma And Harvey Are Going On 75 Years Of Marriage

September 09, 2017

A Washington couple named Harvey and Irma are amazed by the hurricanes that bear their names. In an uncommon coincidence an elderly couple share the same names as two risky storms which have threatened the USA in recent weeks. "And I opened the door and I saw a soldier", Irma said . "It's really unusual to have our names attached to the hurricanes", she said. The name beginning with "I" usually given to hurricanes after Harvey is "Irene" - but because 2011's Hurricane Irene was so ...

Russian Federation in new battle of wills with West over North Korea

September 09, 2017

Over the past days, he has discussed Korea with foreign leaders as he sought to impart his knowledge of the North to his counterparts. Members of the United Nations Security Council are considering new sanctions for North Korea in reaction to its sixth and most powerful nuclear test.

Virginia declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma

September 09, 2017

Anticipating that Hurricane Irma will "devastate" part of the United States, U.S. officials were preparing a massive response to the storm, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said on Friday. "Well it is changing hour by hour, minute by minute", Laessig said as he prepared to leave Friday for Athens, Georgia, 234 miles (376 kilometers) northwest.

Suspect arrested following active shooter situation at OH high school

September 09, 2017

A Columbus Scioto High School student has been charged with improperly discharging a firearm in a school safety zone. The school is on lockdown. "That's the report that we have, and we got enough of those to believe that it did happen", said Columbus Police Chief Kim Jones.

Duterte: Killing of teens, including relative Carl Arnaiz, a sabotage

September 09, 2017

On August 16, police anti-drug officers in Caloocan City also killed 17-year-old Kian delos Santos. On Thursday, Presidential Spokesman Ernesto C. Abella said at a press briefing that the administration's relationship with communist groups is somewhat hard to explain and is "complicated" at this point.

Some Hurricane Irma Evacuees Land At LAX

September 09, 2017

Many more to experience dreaded eye. The Category 5 hurricane is now predicted to weaken and turn west at the border of North Carolina and SC, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . A new evacuation plan rolled out this year by the Florida Department of Transportation can permit motorists to drive on the shoulders of highways with two lanes in each direction, including Interstate 75 along Alligator Alley.

Hurricane Katia strengthens to Category 3

September 09, 2017

The NHC said in an advisory that an Air Force plane is "about to investigate Katia ". Hurricane Katia weakened into a Tropical Storm as it moved more into Mexico early Saturday morning, the National Hurricane Center said. "The hurricane will bring strong and perhaps damaging winds to coastal areas". Shaking was also felt in Mexico City, Guatemala City , Puebla and San Salvador .

A Delta commercial flight just raced Hurricane Irma to Puerto Rico

September 09, 2017

The couple spent some time in Vieques battening down their two-story rental property with the help of a management company, before taking on the next challenge: Finding transportation back to San Juan. As the powerful storm passes by the island, San Antonio's large Puerto Rican community waits in fear. Architect and designer Rebecca said that "nobody is in the streets" and people have taken extra measures to board up any glass in their homes and businesses.

Setback in fighting campus sexual assaults

September 09, 2017

Debate has flared in recent years over the 2011 guidance from the Obama administration, which requires schools to investigate all complaints of sexual assault and details how they must conduct disciplinary proceedings. As is usual, the interpretations have expanded on the original law to include things such as making colleges and universities expel students accused of sexual assault.

Donald Trump does not rule out military action against North Korea

September 09, 2017

Referring to the series of weapons tests , Trump said, " North Korea is behaving badly and it's got to stop". Trump said he has had a "strong" and "frank" conversation with Xi about North Korea . Wang said the United Nations should take "necessary measures", but added that sanctions and pressure are only half of the equation to solving the current impasse.

Cuba shuts down nickel industry as Hurricane Irma approaches

September 09, 2017

In all the territories of the country threatened by the impact of the hurricane, necessary measures are being taken to ensure the protection of human life and economic resources. In Guantánamo and Holguín Provinces, affected by Hurricane Matthew less than a year ago, heavy rains, sustained winds of 60 kilometers per hour, wind gusts of up to 90 kilometers per hour and waves of five to eight meters high were reported.

Grandmother accused of keeping 9-year-old girl in dog kennel

September 09, 2017

At the child's home. investigators say they found a large dog kennel. A male, the house owner, was also detained by local police. Schmaling says the grandmother was apparently their caregiver and that deputies were trying to find the biological parents.

Governor orders mandatory evacuation of Georgia coast

September 09, 2017

The executive order also authorized up to 5,000 Georgia National Guard members to be on state active duty to support Hurricane Irma response and recovery. On Thursday afternoon, Deal added 24 more counties to that list. As was the case during Hurricane Matthew a year ago, an evacuation call from the governor would also initiate a plan to reverse all eastbound lanes of four major roadways, including I-26, which would be converted for westbound motorists from Charleston to Columbia.

Community advised of military flyover before Penn State-Pitt game

September 09, 2017

While Pitt still looks like a distant runner-up to the likes of Clemson, Louisville, Florida State and Miami in the ACC this season, Penn State is now ranked fourth in the nation by the AP Poll, and has serious College Football Playoff aspirations.

NC declares State of Emergency ahead of Irma

September 09, 2017

As of 5 p.m. It's moving west-northwest at 14 miles per hour. "While Hurricane Charley directly hit Southwest Florida in 2004, Shell Point evacuated 1,750 residents into its hurricane shelter". "So as part of our preparation, we can't dismiss any option". Bill Warmt is originally from the Capital Region but lives in Naples, Florida now and is preparing for the storm .

Who Is Teresa Jo Burchfield? Wife Of Trump Lawyer Arrested

September 09, 2017

The unidentified prisoner had been granted "trustee" status, a set of privileges given to prisoners who have committed less serious crimes, that includes permission to leave the prison for work-related activities. She was released on a $5,000 secured bond. The inmate allegedly told officers the pair had been having sex and that he had been meeting with Burchfield for about a month.

New railway line could link London to Tokyo in 8400 mile journey

September 09, 2017

President Vladimir Putin spoke of plans to build a bridge connecting Russian Federation to Japan in a bid to resolve tensions over a chain of disputed Pacific islands, the state-run news agency TASS reported Thursday. But with Putin keen to boost investment in the Russian Far East, relations are warming and the Japanese are looking at pouring money into the disputed islands.

Arkansas State University sees enrollment increase

September 09, 2017

Ron Williams is Western's Vice President for Student Services. The university has 217 fewer first-time freshman this year compared to last year. First-year retention rates for freshmen went from 71.3 percent to 74.8 percent. For fall 2016, HSU had an enrollment of 2,205. Eastern reported that it has tried to combat these statewide trends by putting into place a variety of enhanced programs and services targeting planned, incremental growth, including its undergraduate, graduate and global ...

Kris Kobach's Breathtakingly Dishonest Claim About Voter Fraud In New Hampshire

September 09, 2017

The idea is election-day registration, a system used by 16 states and the District of Columbia, where voters can register or update their voting information at the polling place on election day. Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of the Houston, Texas-based vote-monitoring nonprofit True the Vote , told WND "no one knows how many noncitizens are voting, because under the Obama administration, attempts to find answers were blocked at every turn".

Bannon recalls Trump Access Hollywood tape fallout: 'They don't care'

September 09, 2017

Bannon says the weekend showed who really had Trump's back. "I told [Christie], 'The plane leaves at 11 o'clock in the morning". "If you're on the plane, you're on the team, '" Bannon said he told Christie". "I haven't worked with Steve since the campaign, and so I couldn't tell you how Steve operated inside the White House, what role he played or didn't play, so it would be impossible for me to answer that question", Christie said .

Magnitude 8 natural disaster hits Mexico

September 09, 2017

Pena Nieto said operations at the Salina Cruz refinery in the same region as the epicenter was temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure. The New Zealand embassy in Mexico City is monitoring the situation closely and has had no requests for consular assistance to date, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says.

US Get Ready! Another Missile from North Korea on the Way?

September 09, 2017

Haley, the former governor of SC who backed two of Trump's opponents in the months leading up to the 2016 election, recently told CNN that she said no to Trump's job offer because she didn't think she was qualified to lead American diplomacy at that level.

Sean Spicer Sets First Late-Night Interview With Jimmy Kimmel

September 09, 2017

On the heels of a recent CNN report indicating Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller wants to talk to several White House staffers regarding Donald Trump Jr.'s " initial misleading statement " regarding his controversial Trump Tower meeting, the Washington Post and The Daily Beast have named six particular aides they want to chat with.

Army to recruit women as jawans for first time

September 09, 2017

It's another cause of celebration for womenfolk as on 7th September India saw Nirmala Sitharaman become the first full-time woman Defence Minister. "We can also utilise women military police in tackling the women protesters who gather in large numbers during operations against terrorists in Kashmir".

UC President Janet Napolitano files lawsuit against Trump administration for rescinding DACA

September 09, 2017

The DACA program protected almost 800,000 people from immediate deportation who were brought to the US illegally as children. California was not one of those states, but Attorney General Xavier Becerra's office has said he plans to file a separate lawsuit due to the high number of DACA recipients in the state.

Mamata reacts to stadium booking row

September 09, 2017

Shah was supposed to hold a programme in state owned Netaji Indoor Stadium during his visit to the state September 11-13. A year after the West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution to change the name of the State, the Mamata Banerjee government was on Friday compelled to have one name for the State after the Centre rejected the earlier proposal of having three names in three different languages.

Digvijaya Singh says doesn't endorse objectionable tweet on PM Modi, 'disowns it'

September 09, 2017

Digvijaya Singh took a shot at Prime Minister Modi and his followers who were termed as "Bhakts", a derogatory term used on the social media against those who were supporters of the Prime Minister. Reacting on the controversy surrounding the abusive meme against PM Modi, Singh said the only words he said were,"He is the best in the art of fooling".

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