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John McAfee challenges Jamie Dimon's bitcoin skepticism

September 14, 2017

However, John McAfee, founder of popular computer anti-virus software firm McAfee, has rebuffed Jamie Dimon. McAfee, whose company MGT Capital Investments mines the cryptocurrency , said he respects Dimon and people in his position "are not idiots", but he challenged Dimon's criticism.

Minister: UK uniquely placed to support Azerbaijan's development

September 14, 2017

The President further noted that the share of Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR under the new contract, which envisages development of the ACG block of oil and gas fields in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea until 2050, has increased from 11.6 percent to 25 percent.

Mostly cloudy, humid Thursday with temps in the 70s; tracking scattered showers

September 14, 2017

Saturday and Sunday won't be too bad, as we're looking at a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the low 80s. The remnant of Irma backed all the way into Alabama today , and will start heading toward OH tomorrow. Yet, in the afternoon, you'll notice some thicker clouds. The Tigers will have hot weather for the start of the game Saturday with temperatures near 90 at 3 PM kickoff and will stay in the 80s through the game with light southerly winds under 8 miles per hour.

World's Oldest Captive Panda Basi Dies in China

September 14, 2017

At 37, Basi had outlived all her panda peers, reaching the equivalent of more than a hundred in human years. Basi, the oldest captive giant panda alive, eats a cake as people celebrate its 37 birthday, in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, January 18, 2017.

Contempt case: Pakistan's election commission issues warrant against Imran Khan

September 14, 2017

In its order, the ECP also asked Imran Khan to submit surety bonds worth Rs one lakh by September 25. Earlier, the bench heard the Contempt of Court Case proceedings during which Imran Khan didn't appear before the ECP despite being ordered by the Commission to appear; rather his Counsel Babar Awan appeared before the Election Commission on his behalf.

United Kingdom confirms watchdog to probe Fox's bid for Sky

September 14, 2017

It now faces a delay that not only puts off its long-desired acquisition of European pay-TV giant Sky but also makes it liable to pay a hefty penalty to Sky shareholders for failing to meet the year-end deadline. The former Labour leader Ed Miliband said "well done" to Ms Bradley and that there were "very serious questions to answer now for Ofcom about why they provided such flawed advice".

Grenfell Tower fire: First public inquiry hearing to open

September 14, 2017

A public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire in London that killed at least 80 people in June held its first session on Thursday with its chairman promising to explain the causes of what he called "a tragedy unprecedented in modern times".

ESPN distances itself from anchor Jemele Hill's Trump tweets

September 14, 2017

Hill is the co-host of ESPN's 6 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter with Michael Smith. The White House said on Wednesday that a reporter for the sports channel ESPN should be dismissed for having described the us president Donald Trump of "white supremacist" on Twitter.

Gulf Power Crews Deploy To Restore Power After Irma

September 14, 2017

As people across the Tampa Bay area and Florida get their lights turned back on, millions on Tuesday are still waking up in the dark. While wildfires, earthquakes and blizzards are not unusual for California crew members, Tostado said alligators present a hazard they are not accustomed to.

Hillary Clinton pounds NY Times for 'schizophrenic' email coverage

September 14, 2017

She lamented Green Party nominee Jill Stein earning enough votes in swing states, such as Wisconsin, to tip the outcome from Clinton to Trump. Investigators were not sure at the time whether the emails were a new tranche of Clinton documents or whether she had already provided them to the State Department.

Turkey warns Kurdistan will pay a 'price' if referendum goes ahead

September 14, 2017

Turkey's foreign ministry, in a statement on Thursday, said: "We find the (Iraqi Kurdish) leadership's insistent stance regarding the referendum and its increasingly emotional statements worrying". The Iraqi parliament has also voted to reject the independence referendum of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region slated for September 25, a parliament source said.

War games show assertive Russian Federation and could spark misunderstandings, says North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief

September 14, 2017

It is planned that the exercise will involve up to 13 thousand soldiers. The annual exercise focuses on peacekeeping and stability operations and helps promote interoperability among the partner militaries of Ukraine and the United States as well as its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies, according to U.S.

US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos visits Midland University campus

September 14, 2017

Wednesday evening, a small group of protesters gathered in the Midland parking lot before DeVos' arrival, and her scheduled stops in Lincoln have prompted concern from some parents and other Lincoln residents who worry the objective is to further an agenda to promote privatized education.

UC Berkeley prepares for another potential violent event

September 14, 2017

Police anticipate the presence of protesters, so they're establishing a "security area" Thursday morning with a limited number of access points where ticket holders will be able to enter Zellerbach Hall starting at 5:30 p.m. Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and conservative author Ann Coulter will also be speaking at the September 24-27 event, reported The College Fix .

Falling tree just misses crushing vehicle during Irma

September 14, 2017

In a shocking dash cam video from Spalding County, the driver of a vehicle was right behind another when he watched it drive right into the path of a falling tree. It was all so fast, very fast'. "I thought, "This is the end". Most of all, she's thankful she wasn't crushed by the tree. She is thankful for a lot of things after the crash.

Spain summons Catalan mayors over vote

September 14, 2017

On Tuesday, police were summoned to a Catalan court and ordered to seize any material related to the independence referendum. Neus Lloveras, mayor of Vilanova i la Geltrú, in the province of Barcelona, and head of a pro-independence association, said the municipal leaders had been left totally stunned by the summons.

Missouri lawmaker censured after social media post on Trump

September 14, 2017

Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson indicates on Twitter that his call to have her expelled lacks the required Senate votes to do so. The call for a lynching has yet to result in any censure for Love, who has awkwardly defended his comments by claiming that he couldn't be a racist because he once co-captained a softball team with a black lawmaker.

Hillary: Comey Should Have Asked Her Permission To Look At Emails

September 14, 2017

You know, all of a sudden, the husband turns to the wife, 'Pshh, I told you she's going to be in jail. "When you heard the news that James Comey had been fired by President Trump, what was your immediate reaction?" "It stopped my momentum".

USA revises draft United Nations sanctions proposal on North Korea

September 14, 2017

It noted that North Korea exported $270 million of coal, iron, and zinc-all of which the sanctions prohibit-to China during that time period. Chinese UN ambassador Liu Jieyi again called for talks "sooner rather than later". "The choice is theirs". A presidential spokesman in South Korea said he thinks it's significant that China and Russian Federation agreed on the measure.

Will latest United Nations sanctions make Kim Jong Un sweat?

September 14, 2017

Apart from the oil and textile ban, the sanctions have also put a ceiling on the deliveries of refined oil products to Pyongyang and also limit crude oil shipments to the current level. If the North continues to develop its program, the USA will have a case for war. The resolution adds only the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and the party's powerful Organization and Guidance Department and its Propaganda and Agitation Department to the sanctions blacklist.

Sean Spicer pressed (gently) as 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' guest

September 14, 2017

And Kimmel took the opportunity to rib Spicer about that first press briefing. "Do you think that is what got you off to kind of a bad start with the press corp?" "I have not", Spicer said. "But ultimately, he's the president ". Kimmel then threw out. "As I said, he's the president; he decides", Spicer said. 'Well, you're not, ' Spicer added.

Suu Kyi to skip UN meet, address nation on violence

September 14, 2017

Around 370,000 of Myanmar's minority Rohingya population have fled the country's western state of Rakhine into neighbouring Bangladesh in recent weeks, according to the UN. "One is the current situation in Rakhine State". MYANMAR'S leader Aung San Suu Kyi will give a public address next week on the crisis involving her country's Rohingya minority, her spokesman has announced.

Gasoline Supply Returning to Florida, Albeit Slowly

September 14, 2017

Standing in front of a produce cooler at a reopened Publix grocery store in Naples, Missy Sieber said the worst thing about not having electricity is not having air conditioning. "We came here, leaving everything at home, and we go back to nothing", Lopez said. As authorities were going door to door to search for victims in the hardest-hit areas and planning relief efforts, they blocked people from entering south of mile marker 80.

AMBER Alert cancelled, Wartburg 3-month-old found safe

September 14, 2017

The TBI has not said if Jerry Roysden was also found. Russell was described as a 3-month old with blue eyes and blonde hair. The AMBER Alert was canceled about an hour after it was issued. He already has an extensive violent criminal history, according to the alert. Officials do not know what Roysden was wearing, or which direction he may be traveling.

Tragedy Girls Trailer Sends Social Media Savvy Teens on a Killing Spree

September 14, 2017

Best friends Sadie and McKayla are on a mission to boost their social media fandom as amateur crime reporters hot on the trail of a deranged local serial killer. What'd you all think, though? Will their accounts get verified? The film was directed by Tyler MacIntyre , who wrote the script with Chris Lee Hill .

LLC Invests $160000 in Fox Factory Holding Corp

September 14, 2017

Also, the number of investment managers holding Fox Factory Holding Corp in their top 10 equity positions was flat from 0 to 0 for the same number. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 20,686 shares of the company's stock worth $359,000 after buying an additional 2,935 shares during the last quarter.

Corea Nord ammonisce Usa: 'Grandi dolori se arrivano nuove sanzioni'

September 14, 2017

Dunque almeno 1.500 'Rambo' che agiranno col supporto di elicotteri e aerei da trasporto per penetrare la Corea del Nord e lanciare raid notturni. È facile pronosticare che dopo la Corea del Nord altri paesi imboccheranno la via del nucleare militare , e si giustificheranno proprio con l'esempio di Pyongyang .

Clashes Erupt Over THAAD Deployment in S. Korea

September 14, 2017

Security Council sanctions and called for talks with North Korea. "Only when the two are put together can it unlock the nuclear issue of the Korean Peninsula", Wang said. China is unhappy about the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD , because it believes the system's radar could look deep into its territory.

Stock You Should Track Today: Callon Petroleum Company (CPE), Zynga Inc. (ZNGA)

September 14, 2017

The stock showed monthly performance of -7.54%. It has underperformed by 7.44% the S&P500. More recent Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE ) news were published by: Prnewswire.com which released: "Goodnight Midstream Announces Multi-Year Contract With Callon Petroleum Company " on September 13, 2017.

Merkel suggests Iran-style nuclear talks to end North Korea crisis

September 14, 2017

According to the report, it is "not credible" that North Korea's nuclear scientists achieved the accelerated advances in its nuclear program on their own. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday that North Korea's nuclear and missile program represented a "global threat and requires a global response", though he refused to say whether an attack on the Pacific US territory of Guam would trigger the military alliance's collective defense clause.

Let Hillary Clinton roar

September 14, 2017

While sharing many small details about the campaign there is also much in the book about issues Hillary has passionately worked on her whole life. Unlike Clinton , Sanders has not distanced himself from 2016 chatter and is widely seen as someone who is likely to run for president against in 2020.

Polk County added to FEMA list, here's step-by-step instructions

September 14, 2017

While President Trump's September 10 Major Disaster Declaration included all 67 Florida counties on the list for Public Assistance, only nine counties were eligible for federal assistance to individuals and households. FEMA staff will be credentialed and will have identification. People can enter their address into FEMA's website to see if they qualify. It will also make block grants to local governments to help with disaster relief.

Jalen Hurts leads No 1 Alabama past Fresno State 41-10

September 14, 2017

ET. Averett, one of the more soft-spoken members of the Tide, has provided Alabama's experienced secondary with a quiet leadership that has been invaluable, especially as coaches try to break in talented sophomore corner Trevon Diggs. Mullen High in Denver. Good players do both and recognizing things. Fresno State: Managed to move at times against Alabama's defense, but couldn't reach the end zone until late.

Motel 6 is apparently calling ICE on undocumented guests

September 14, 2017

All they know is when someone shows a Mexican ID at check in. Juan Rocha, an attorney representing the suspect, told the New Times . Rodriguez-Juarez told New Times that when asked for his ID by the registration desk, he showed them his Mexican voter ID card.

Republicans prepared to release details of tax plan in upcoming weeks

September 14, 2017

A source familiar told CNN the meeting will be a follow up to last week's sit-down, and that Schumer and Pelosi will push for protecting recipients of DACA, among other issues. Referencing tax cuts signed by President George W. Bush, Ryan said, "You can't just do what Bush did in 2001 and 2003". "There's some members who are always going to be pushing that goal post back", Dent said when told of Labrador's remarks.

General Assembly Republicans Unveil Changes To Their Budget Proposal

September 14, 2017

It's unclear how tax reform would directly impact clean up efforts, but Trump has repeatedly said that tax cuts will lead to greater economic growth which could theoretically boost the long-term recovery. "It's already been a week and a half, and people don't talk about it as much", Trump said regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which he chose to end a little over a week ago.

India rejects UNHRC chief over handling of Rohingyas refugees

September 14, 2017

The Centre's plan to deport the refugees was discussed during a consultation meeting held at the Akbar road residence of Home Minister Rajnath Singh.The meeting was attended by senior ministers of the BJP government including finance minister Arun Jaitley, minister of external affairs Sushma Swaraj and road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari.

Freddie Gray Lawyers Accept DOJ Decision

September 14, 2017

Gray, 25, was arrested after fleeing officers in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of West Baltimore on April 12, 2015, and being found with a knife that officers determined was an illegal switchblade, according to law enforcement officials.

When Will My Power Be Back? Utility Companies Urge Patience

September 14, 2017

But power was restored to about 200,000 homes and businesses in the region overnight. "This will delay restoration times , and customers should be prepared for the possibility of extended power outages". "I know people don't want to hear that". Even after the storm passes, parts of the grid will "need to be rebuilt completely before power can be restored", EEI warned.

Gas shortages persist as southeast begins Irma recovery

September 14, 2017

When it is finally safe for emergency officials to fan out across the peninsula, they will find out whether that is enough. Irma, which made landfall in the Florida Keys yesterday afternoon as a Category 4 hurricane, has now been downgraded to a tropical storm .

MI board to get guidance on ability to close pot shops

September 14, 2017

Regulations developed past year for Michigan's medical marijuana industry call for a licensing system with five tiers, including licenses to grow, process, sell, transport, and test marijuana. Michigan's medical marijuana licensing board has opted not to encourage dispensaries in the state to close by the end of this week, after a public meeting in which patients described the harm it would cause.

Congress Backs Measure Condemning White Nationalists

September 14, 2017

The White House's hesitancy to come out in support of a joint resolution that explicitly condemns white supremacists and affiliated groups is notable in light of Trump's comments immediately after the violence in Charlottesville, when he equated white supremacists with the people who gathered to protest them.

Trump says United Nations sanctions on NKorea 'small step'

September 14, 2017

State Department and Treasury Department officials are testifying to the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the pressure campaign against North Korea's weapons development. ally to use unlimited warhead payloads on its missiles. The Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun also said on Wednesday Japan, the US and South Korea are in final stages of talks to hold a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the U.N.

Canadian PM expresses concern over Rohingya issue in Myanmar

September 14, 2017

The phone call followed a chorus of cries for Canada to revoke the honorary citizenship it granted Suu Kyi in 2007. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres earlier on Wednesday described the humanitarian situation in Myanmar as "catastrophic", and called on Myanmar's army to end the violence and other countries to do what they can to supply aid, Reuters news agency reported.

Washington will be isolated if it quits nuclear deal: Iran

September 14, 2017

Even if Trump waives sanctions, as he must by law reassess every 120 days, it comes as Iran and the agreement it negotiated with six world powers are coming under increasing attack. Whether that would lead to its unraveling is unclear, but President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has suggested the country could quickly restore the nuclear-fuel enrichment capabilities that had been limited by the agreement.

Media laws package to pass after Xenophon deal

September 14, 2017

The support of the Nick Xenophon Team (NXT) adds three more senators to four from One Nation, and two independents in Derryn Hinch and Lucy Gichuhi. Reforms will also remove the "reach rule", preventing an individual exercising control of commercial TV broadcasting licences whose combined license area reaches over 75% of the Australian audience.

Brief Overview on Stock's Performances: Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN)

September 14, 2017

The stock exchanged hands with 4,598,307 numbers of shares compared to its average daily volume of 3.96M shares. Recently, the equity stands -80.11% away from the 52-week high and 11.53% from the 52-week low. (XXII) now has a value of $2.55 while the company's 52 week low is at $0.81, the shares dropped to the 52 week low on 01/12/17. Analysts have placed a $2.82 price target on Windstream Holdings, Inc ., suggesting a 37.56% gain from recent close.

Public school accreditation results released

September 14, 2017

Five PWCS schools earned full accreditation status for 2017-18 based on Standards of Learning (SOL) test results for 2016-17, after being partially accredited a year ago. Duncombe said he believed a statewide effort to increase funding in high-poverty school districts could provide a more long-term solution. "As we move forward, everyone is working tirelessly to make sure each and every student reaches his or her full potential".

Virginia Tech linebacker Beckett faces marijuana charges, suspended indefinitely

September 14, 2017

Beckett was also charged on Monday with possession of marijuana. Beckett is scheduled for a hearing on September 22 in Montgomery County General District Court. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound senior was coming back from a knee injury in the spring but has played in 22 career games, making 26 tackles and 3.5 tackles for a loss.

Grandfather Climbs Onto Roof To Apprehend Suspected Burglar

September 14, 2017

It all started when Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies received a call from someone who said they were being followed around 6:30 a.m.in the 14100 block of Beckner Street, officials said. Despite a specialised crisis negotiator talking to the man, he still refused to leave. 'It was a insane morning, ' Wrenn said. "I tell everybody: 'Just because you're old, that don't mean you got to sit down".

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