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United States wildfire costs hit record $2.3 billion; season isn't over

September 15, 2017

The wildfire season that has leveled hundreds of homes, closed roads and parks, and sent hazy smoke into major cities across the West has become the most expensive in US history, officials said Thursday, marking another chapter in a year of brutal extremes linked to climate change.

Ann Coulter: 'Who Doesn't Want Trump Impeached?'

September 15, 2017

Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), to work to preserve protections for immigrants who were brought to the USA illegally as children. President Trump says he wants the DACA program to continue, as long as this time it is lawfully enacted, and that a more secure border will come with it.

ICC backs return of global matches in Pakistan

September 15, 2017

Tuesday marked the first time that five of the Pakistan players - Ashraf, Zaman, Shadab, Raees and Hasan Ali - played an global match on home soil. The World XI led by the South African captain Faf du Plessis played their first T20 global yesterday against Pakistan before a packed Gaddafi Stadium.

Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (ATW) hit his 1-Year Low price on 08/18/17

September 15, 2017

Additionally, here are a few investment firms who have increased or decreased their stake in ( ATW ). Volume was down 2.84% under the stocks average daily volume. (NYSE: ATW ) for 970,509 shares. Eqis Cap Mngmt has 0.01% invested in Atwood Oceanics, Inc . That's a potential 32.34 gain from where (NYSE: ATW ) has been trading recently.

UT once again embraces 'Lady Vols' logo, brand

September 15, 2017

Most women's uniforms say Tennessee and that will remain. Hart's move to phase out the Lady Vols brand had drawn sharp criticism from certain segments of the fan base. Before Hart's 2014 announcement, Nike conducted a brand audit of Tennessee that suggested maintaining the Lady Vols nickname and logo would be inconsistent with the university's "One Tennessee" theme.

Thousands protest Macron labour reforms in France

September 15, 2017

But for a first show of force, Tuesday's showing was underwhelming, highlighting a grudging acceptance of Macron's plans and exhaustion among trade unions and far-left forces, who staged weeks of strikes and protests a year ago that failed to make the government back down on its plans.

USA citizen-turned-ISIS fighter captured in Syria

September 15, 2017

Adrian Rankine-Galloway said in a statement. Defense Department personnel have detained the American as "a known enemy combatant" and say they will transport the captive "humanely", according to Rankine-Galloway. Thousands of foreign fighters from around the globe flocked to Iraq and Syria after Islamic State first captured vast parts of the two countries in 2014 and proclaimed an Islamist caliphate.

Cardinals Stay Hot, Power Past Reds 13-4

September 15, 2017

The result drew St. Louis within 2 1/2 games of first-place Chicago in the National League Central, pending the outcome of the Cubs' game Thursday night against the New York Mets. The 25-year-old took the loss against the Mets in NY on Friday after giving up four runs and five hits, including three homers. Milwaukee stayed two and a half games back.

President Trump Will Visit Florida on Thursday

September 15, 2017

Though he and his family are living in relative comfort, Tabacco warned his fellow Conch Republicans to stay away and let first responders finish their work. Some areas also lack water service or are under a mandatory boil water order. The mood is tense in the mostly deserted parking lot of the Homestead-Miami Speedway - police are diverting people who are trying to get back to the Keys there to avoid traffic from building up at a nearby roadblock.

Ted Cruz 'Accidentally' Liked Pornographic Content On Twitter, Blames Staff

September 15, 2017

Cruz's official Twitter account liked a nasty pornographic video on Twitter on Tuesday , a move that caused a storm on the social media platform. Cruz noted that the mistake had "generated a lot of amusement". "I spent five and a half years as the solicitor general in Texas, I worked for the attorney general". "One of those laws was a law restricting the sale of sex toys, which is a stupid law", he added.

Vandals target Charging Bull, Fearless Girl statues

September 15, 2017

A blue sash was also draped around Fearless Girl statue that reads , "Draw the blue line", which is a reference to the Paris Agreement, which the USA elected to withdraw from earlier this year. The protestor responsible, named Courtney Frances Fallon, told CNBC in an email she was "trying to cover New York City (and the world) with horizontal blue lines to represent rising sea levels for the UN General Assembly".

Rajasthan announces Rs 20000 crore farm loan waiver, farmers call off protest

September 15, 2017

The talks had remained inconclusive on Tuesday as farmer leaders were unwilling to compromise on the debt waiver. The government has agreed to waive off farm loans of farmers up to Rs 50,000. The government also said that it would write to the Centre for a change in the MSP rates, and that it will open khareed kendras this week to purchase kharif crops.

Brexit will hurt value of British citizenship

September 15, 2017

The findings were released in London on Wednesday by worldwide residence and citizenship planning firm‚ Henley & Partners. The US, meanwhile, ranked only 29th on the QNI with a score of 68.8% because of its relatively low "settlement freedom" compared to nationalities of the European Union member states, and its weak showing on the peace and stability element of the index.

Fracaso Felino en Copa MX

September 15, 2017

Tan sólo con el sueldo de André-Pierre Gignac , se podría adquirir el cien por ciento de la escuadra de Morelos. Los 'cañeros' golpearon temprano con un gol de vestidor de Luis Márquez al minuto de acción, anotación que marcó el ritmo del partido y condenó a unos felinos inoperantes que cometieron errores que les costaron caros.

Sketch shows face of girl found dead in suitcase along Texas interstate

September 15, 2017

Madisonville is about 100 miles north of Houston , Texas. Amber Thompson, now 17-years-old, was last seen at her home in Caldwell, Idaho on September 14, 2016. "She was described as a biracial girl, standing 5'7" tall and weighing about 110 pounds. NCMEC says the it's most likely she was from southeast Arizona.

8 dead at Florida nursing home in Irma aftermath

September 15, 2017

The overall death toll from Irma climbed to 81 on Wednesday, with several hard-hit Caribbean islands accounting for more than half the fatalities, and officials continued to assess damage inflicted by the second major hurricane to strike the US mainland this year.

US EPA postpones power plant effluent guidelines

September 15, 2017

But the former Oklahoma attorney general also has stated his concerns about the financial health of the coal industry and his desire to help coal companies recover from their long period of decline. In granting the petitions, EPA determined that it was appropriate, and in the public's interest to reconsider specific provisions of the final CCR rule based in part on the authority provided through the Water Infrastructure for Improvements to the Nation (WIIN) Act.

Pouille to open for France in Davis Cup semifinals

September 15, 2017

But the Serbian team has taken an even bigger hit, with 12-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic, Viktor Troicki and Janko Tipsarevic all ruled out with injuries. Belgian's medical team have been working round the clock to ensure Goffin's presence after the Belgian star injured his left knee at the US Open. If the Aussies clinch the crucial doubles rubber, the Aussies could be headed to their first Davis Cup final in 14 years.

'Bullet train not common man's dream'

September 15, 2017

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena has criticised the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, alleging it will benefit only Gujarat and not Maharashtra. "Even as Mumbai local trains suffer daily, a bullet train will be running between Ahmedabad and Mumbai ".

Aircel-Maxis FIPB clearance: Karti Chidambaram to appear before CBI today

September 15, 2017

Karti has accused the CBI of hatching a conspiracy against him and has alleged that the investigation agency was nailing him, because of its frustration arising out of its inability to prove anything against him and his father in connection with the matter.

One person dies after being taken from LSU fraternity house to hospital

September 15, 2017

He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Alexander expressed condolences to Gruver's family at a press conference Thursday. King Alexander called hazing unsafe and irresponsible and announced that all Greek activities on campus have been suspended indefinitely.

Sollen alle EU-Länder den Euro als Währung annehmen?

September 15, 2017

Das Feuerwerk an Ideen von Jean-Claude Juncker gibt uns reichlich Stoff für weiterführende Diskussionen und Debatten. Die Regeln sollten verändert werden, sagte der zuständige EU-Kommissar Dimitris Avramopoulos. Es ist damit zu rechnen, dass aus den Hauptstädten erheblicher Widerstand gegen die Ausweitung der Bereiche kommt, bei denen nach dem Prinzip der qualifizierten Mehrheit abgestimmt werden soll.

Governor Greitens activates Missouri National Guard ahead of Stockley verdict

September 15, 2017

Is Greitens's action a precaution or a sign of the approaching verdict? "Taking the steps to put the Missouri National Guard on standby is a necessary precaution", says Greitens. Police announced that beginning Friday, officers will be working 12 hour shifts in anticipation of civil unrest in response to the ruling. He claimed during last month's trial that he saw Smith with a gun and feared for his life.

United Kingdom pledges extra £25m in hurricane aid

September 15, 2017

The Prime Minister pledged the extra money in the Commons amid criticism of the government's response to the disaster in the Caribbean. The UK government pledged long-term support on Tuesday to the British territories in the Caribbean hit by Hurricane Irma .

Britons evacuated after Hurricane Irma devastates Caribbean

September 15, 2017

He said: "This is a very big consular crisis and I am confident we are doing everything we possibly can to help British nationals". "And I'm pleased to say that 24 hours later, or 48 hours later, we've been able significantly to reinforce the Marines".

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (DNKN) Rating Reiterated by Jefferies Group LLC

September 15, 2017

Finally, Argus raised shares of Dunkin' Brands Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and upped their price objective for the company from $58.84 to $68.00 in a research note on Tuesday, June 6th. Since May 5, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 insider sale for $617,320 activity. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have issued a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock.

Dalai Lama says Buddha would have helped Myanmar's Muslims

September 15, 2017

In June 2016, he urged her to "make efforts to reduce" the tension. The letter apparently was sent two weeks ago. Suu Kyi has dismissed the Rohingya crisis as a misinformation campaign. Burmese police and army have launched a violent crackdown in the state following attacks by Rohingya insurgents on border posts past year. Western critics have accused Suu Kyi of not speaking out for the Rohingya, who have been fleeing to neighboring Bangladesh, following an army counter-offensive against ...

Morgan Stanley: Amazon can get half of Whole Foods shoppers into Prime

September 15, 2017

Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Novak maintained his $1,150 price target for Amazon , representing roughly a 15% upside from Wednesday's close. He projected that Whole Foods would capture 3.3% market share of the US grocery market over the next five years.

Today's weather, September 14: A few clouds and chance for showers

September 15, 2017

The National Weather Service office in Valley said today and Friday should be mostly sunny and breezy with high temperatures around 90 and south-wind gusts near 30 miles per hour. There is a chance of additional precipitation Sunday night through Tuesday night . It will be cloudy, with a high near 77. Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am.

Snow leopard taken off endangered list - but still 'vulnerable'

September 15, 2017

But experts warned the new classification does not mean they are safe. A three-year assessment - featuring input from scientists in academia and researchers from a variety of conservation groups, including Panthera , the Snow Leopard Conservancy and the Wildlife Conservation Society - determined the snow leopard meets neither benchmark.

Facebook allowed advertisers to reach anti-Semitic individuals

September 15, 2017

As if it weren't enough that Facebook told congressional investigators last week that it had sold about $100,000 of ads to a pro-Kremlin Russian propaganda company seeking to target US voters during the 2016 election, on Thursday it was revealed that Facebook's advertising algorithm also has something of an anti-Semitic problem.

Pace University 'shooter' guilty of fashion crime

September 15, 2017

But writing on Twitter , NYPD said there is "no active shooter" and officers were investigating the reports. "Probably not a very good fashion statement". "There was police activity at One Pace Plaza", university officials tweeted from the school's official account. No one was hurt and "everyone is safe", the school said.

Construction crane collapses in downtown Miami

September 15, 2017

Hurricane Irma is wide enough to wreak havoc on the entirety of Florida, but it has directed its worst flooding in the state for the southwest, including Marco Island, Naples, Ft. "I have my dog and my two cats here", said Juliette, who's also evacuating. According to the resident, the crane is on top of the PMG building that is now under construction.

Additional MI crews sent to restore power after Irma

September 15, 2017

Consumers Energy now has more than 350 people working on Irma-related outages. "We have been fortunate to receive assistance from out of state after severe weather in MI". About 20 support personnel are also coming from various locations across MI. As many as 60,000 employees of electric utilities are in the south this week helping with Hurricane Irma recovery efforts.

India ranks lower than Sri Lanka and Nepal in human capital index

September 15, 2017

Among South Asian countries, Sri Lanka was the top performer ranking at 70. From its 49th spot a year ago, the Philippines ranked 50th out of 130 economies in the human capital index, or in its ability to maximize the population's economic potential.

Winnipeg mayor wants senator to resign for 'ignorant' comments about Aboriginals

September 15, 2017

Brian Bowman was reacting to a statement Beyak posted on September 1, where she defend her previous comments on residential schools, saying many people had shown support for her position. The Winnipeg Sun has requested comment from the senator. She's not backing down from the latest letter. "I believe that it is brilliant and could form part of a path forward today", wrote Beyak.

Vivendi set to appeal regulator ruling over TIM influence

September 15, 2017

Telecom Italia said it had adjusted net financial debt of 25.1 billion euros ($29.9 billion) at June 30. Vivendi's role in Italy's telecommunications sector has come under growing scrutiny since the company built up a stake of 23.94 percent in Telecom Italia and took 28.8 percent of the country's biggest commercial broadcaster, Mediaset.

Babies born on back-to-back days in Burger King parking lot

September 15, 2017

The relatively small town of Denville, New Jersey only has a population of around 16,000 and when the firefighters were called for consecutive births, it was an action-packed couple of days. At 7:30 p.m. on Friday one couple found themselves in the fast food parking lot after they got stuck in traffic on the way to the hospital. Both deliveries occurred during Burger King's night shifts, with some employees witnessing both births.

Trump told Sessions to resign after Mueller appointment

September 15, 2017

Trump's reported lashing out at Sessions followed the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller (r.). Since Sessions recused himself, Trump charged him with "disloyalty" and a string of insults were unleashed. Sessions said in July he had no plans to leave his post. Trump has also taken aim at Sessions on Twitter. Sessions was more recently the face of the administration as it announced an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to allow immigrants brought illegally ...

Premier Wynne testifies at bribery trial

September 15, 2017

Regrettably Kathleen Wynne compounded this sorry spectacle with baseless legal threats against me; threats that will be ignored. In the original letter sent to Brown, Wynne's legal team suggested that a decision to ignore the demands would not be taken lightly.

Boris Diaw signs with French team instead of returning to National Basketball Association

September 15, 2017

Diaw has signed with France's Levallois Metropolitans (formerly Paris-Levallois), according to French sports reporter David Cozette , via Sportando . Diaw played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association, sporting averages of 8.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists - becoming one of the most diverse global passing big men, which he showed throughout his career, most notably as a member of the San Antonio Spurs, a team for which he played for a little over four seasons.

President Trump says 'no deal' on DACA, refuting reports of an agreement

September 15, 2017

Trump asked in a tweet. The Trump administration announced last week it was ending the Obama-era program, which offered a temporary reprieve from deportation to certain young immigrations brought to the USA illegally as children. Conservative commentator Ann Coulter early Thursday ripped President Trump for defending young immigrants protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Heidi Klum reportedly 'taking time apart' from boyfriend Vito Schnabel

September 15, 2017

It was recently reported that Hiedi and Vito were having problems but a new report from People .com says that the couple are on a break. Now, fans believe that this is a sign the pair is not going so strong lately and that they needed some time apart from each other.

Why Jennifer Garner Is High As a Kite and Crying Over 'Hamilton'

September 15, 2017

The person on the other end of the call definitely enjoyed the confusing conversation, as she's heard cracking up in the background. "I listened to that song and it was so attractive", she continued, "That music was so pretty and so I told them about it...they have to see it".

Lady Gaga cancels performance: 'I'm in severe pain'

September 15, 2017

She added a picture of her in hospital hooked up to IV drips. Lady Gaga has been hospitalised with "severe pain". The 31-year-old made the announcement on Twitter . "She sends her love to all her fans in Rio and thanks them for their understanding". "I'm in good hands w/ the very best doctors", she tweeted. The singer revealed earlier this week she suffers from fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder that causes widespread muscle pain.

Impaired truck driver blamed for serious crash on Highway 401

September 15, 2017

Wednesday, west of Oxford Road 29. The driver of the second tractor-trailer was trapped in their truck, and had to be freed by firefighters. A 36-year-old man faces impaired driving-related charges after a serious crash along Highway 401 in Blanford-Blenheim Township.

Anthony Scaramucci Will Co-Host The View

September 15, 2017

Between this and his upcoming gig guest co-hosting TMZ Live on September 18, next week's going to be a big one for the Mooch-and could serve as a dry run for more on-camera opportunities to come. 22. "I did speak to him", Behar said. "He was like, 'is this really Joy Behar from The View? ". During his brief tenure as communication director, the View hosts had a lot of fun at the guy's expense, as you can see from the following in memoriam segment for his career they aired ...

May to give speech in Florence on new `Special Partnership' with EU

September 15, 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May will make a speech on Britain's future relationship with the European Union on September 22 in the Italian city of Florence, her spokesman said on Wednesday. Speculation about Mrs May's speech was sparked when EU Parliament negotiator Guy Verhofstadt claimed an "important intervention" would be made by the PM.

Iran helping North Korea advance nuclear weapons program

September 15, 2017

The deal, which came about under former President Barack Obama and saw Germany, the U.S., France , China and Russian Federation unite to end a potentially unsafe defense program, lifted sanctions on the Middle Eastern power in exchange for reducing its use of nuclear materials and equipment for 10 years or more.

Hillary Clinton: 'The Russians Are Still Going at Us'

September 15, 2017

I was just dumbfounded. "I just wish that he were the president for all Americans", Clinton said, while discussing her latest book, " What Happened ". "He could have called me up. But he should have been disciplined for the way that he behaved on the email investigation, and in fact, the deputy attorney general, backed by the attorney general of this administration, laid out in excruciating detail all of the protocols and rules that he broke".

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