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Tropical Storm Norma forms near Mexico's west coast

September 15, 2017

The path of Norma will depend on the strength and position of an upper-level ridge of high pressure over Mexico and an upper-level trough that may be located off the West Coast of the U.S. Norma formed quickly and is the seventeenth tropical cyclone of the Eastern Pacific Hurricane season. Norma could approach the Baja California peninsula early next week.

McMaster: 'There Is a Military Option' in Response to North Korea

September 15, 2017

Ahead of President Donald Trump's first U.N. General Assembly next week in New York, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected discuss the president's goals for the summit, as well as his speech to world leaders while there, in a news briefing Friday.

AXA Explores Options For European Asset Management Unit

September 15, 2017

The merger talk follows significant consolidation in the sector this year, with Standard Life joining forces with Aberdeen Asset Management last month and the new Janus Henderson Investors launching in H1. Shares in Natixis and Axa both declined by roughly 1 percent in mid-morning trading on September 15. AXA Investment Management, the company's investment arm, has £651 billion of AUM.

Jose expected to become a hurricane again in Atlantic Ocean

September 15, 2017

On Friday morning, Jose was traveling with winds speeds up to 70 miles per hour, which is below the threshold of a Category 1 hurricane. The NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC ), based in Miami, said that Tropical Depression 14 is set to become Tropical Storm Lee later today.

Lee statue protest, counter protest this weekend in Richmond

September 15, 2017

Lee Monument Rally", Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham said, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch . Thomas Crompton, the president of the New Confederate States of America, says statue supporters will not be taking part in any violence.

Most Active Volume Stock: Athersys, Inc. (ATHX)

September 15, 2017

It has underperformed by 48.81% the S&P500. It was reported on Sep, 14 by Barchart.com . Accipiter Capital Management Llc decreased Perrigo Co (PRGO) stake by 31.67% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Maxim Group has "Buy" rating and $900 target. Investors sentiment increased to 2.06 in 2016 Q4. Its up 1.23, from 0.83 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 6 investors sold Athersys, Inc .

Park grabs first-round lead at Evian Championship

September 15, 2017

Park was the beneficiary of some good fortune in having her initial score disallowed, and she took full advantage of the second chance afforded to her Friday. Yesterday the last couple holes we felt like we were playing in a hurricane", said Korda. When asked why the call was made so early, Daly-Donofrio said officials looked at the weekend forecast and anxious they might need Monday just to get in 54 holes.

MI teacher assaults student for not standing during pledge

September 15, 2017

The student felt his rights were violated when his teacher, who has yet to be named, tried to force him to stand for the pledge on September 7. "I was so confused. The next day, on September 8, Stone's father said, a substitute teacher also "berated" the boy for staying seated during the pledge. The parents are now exploring options they have in regards to their son's Constitutional right of freedom of speech being violated.

Mike Pence's press secretary is leaving the White House

September 15, 2017

Lotter previously served as Pence's press secretary during the 2016 campaign, joining the team after working on Pence's gubernatorial campaign in Indiana. Marc Lotter will take on a role outside the White House, CNN is reporting, and will continue to act as a surrogate for the Republicans. He was hired as Pence's traveling press secretary when Trump announced Pence as his running mate and has been serving under the Vice President since Trump was sworn into office.

Traffic cam video shows man abandon dog on side of road

September 15, 2017

Reluctantly, a black and white dog hops out. He then drops the rope, gets back in his vehicle and drives away without the dog. The dog stands quizzically for a moment, watching the vehicle leave. In an interview from jail , Spears said he never would have left the dog if he knew he was being recorded. In a comment on the SPCA's Facebook page , a woman named Reagan said she adopted Claira-Belle and that the dog was "doing extremely well".

Car Bomb Blast Hits Romanian Troop Convoy in Southern Afghanistan

September 15, 2017

In early August, two US soldiers were killed and four others wounded in a similar attack near Kandahar airport for which Taliban militants had claimed responsibility. Taliban insurgents routinely have targeted Afghan security forces, but their attacks on foreign troops appear to have intensified since U.S. President Donald Trump announced his "new strategy" for Afghanistan aiming to break the military stalemate with the Taliban.

Rosemont hotel freezer death

September 15, 2017

Protesters and family members converged on the hotel Wednesday, demanding answers from the village government and hotel operators. Chicago Tribune reports that Andrew Holmes , a Chicago community activist who worked with law enforcement agencies during his days as an anti-violence advocate, stated that he saw the hotel's surveillance footage of the morning in question.

Missing Teacher Shot in the Head

September 15, 2017

Her boyfriend, Tyler Tessier, was charged with her death the same day. At a bond review Thursday afternoon, the judge deemed him a danger to the community and denied bond. Wallen found out about the other woman and sent her a text message, asking to meet in person to discuss the situation. She then sent a picture of the large field with a tree line.

Dogs trained by Federal Bureau of Investigation to sniff out pedophiles join British police force

September 15, 2017

In 2015, dog instructor PC Graham Attwood began to research whether dogs could be used effectively in this way and worked with his counterparts in CT, who use digital detection dogs. Force dog instructor PC Attwood said: "We have already seen some really fantastic results from these two dogs". While executing one warrant, Tweed sniffed out what looked like a Coke can.

Cricketers can not make excuses of burnout & tight match schedule: Rohit Sharma

September 15, 2017

The kind of form he was in off late. "Right from Champions Trophy till the last tour in Sri Lanka, he has had impactful performances for the team". India will most likely give Ajinkya Rahane a chance up the order. I don't see myself doing that [taking a break], I want to play as much as possible. I'm sure no batsman will come into the fray thinking he is a specialist opener and needs to open.

Congress Calls Up Prime Minister To Discuss Confidence Vote

September 15, 2017

By law, after Congress delivers a no-confidence vote the cabinet must be renewed, and Kuczynski's new nominees must obtain legislative approval. The political crisis was triggered by a motion of censure being prepared by the "Fujimoristas" in Congress against the education minister over her handling of a lengthy teacher's strike.

France, Germany Reportedly Call to Extend Border Checks to Curb Terrorist Threat

September 15, 2017

Schengen rules allow for the reintroduction of such frontier controls for up to two years and the ones now in place expire in November. The idea has reportedly been backed by the EU's migration chief. This demand will be an issue for commission president Jean Claude Juncker who said on Wednesday that the borderless travel zone was key for federalising Europe.

Two women attacked by hammer-wielding man in France

September 15, 2017

The two assaults happened near Place de Beaune, 15 minutes apart. In Chalon-sur-Saone two women were injured when they were attacked by a man with a hammer. The incident took place in a public park in the centre of the town, which lies north of Lyon and close to the Swiss border. "That's why a helicopter of the gendarmerie is now flying over our city", he said in a statement on Facebook.

Tunisia lifts 44-year ban on Muslim women marrying non-Muslims

September 15, 2017

The fight for women's rights in Tunisia is bearing fruit. President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia on Thursday said Tunisian Muslim women are now free to marry men of their choices irrespective of religious differences . Some have succeeded, after legal battles, to have their marriage recognized without this document, according to a lawyer active in this field. Tunisia is viewed as being ahead of most Arab countries on women's rights, but there is still discrimination, particularly in ...

Israel, listo para iniciar negocios en México, afirma Netanyahu

September 15, 2017

Netanyahu copresidirá un foro empresarial con el Secretario de Economía, Ildefonso Guajardo, para luego ser recibido en Los Pinos por Peña Nieto. Se trata de la primera visita de un primer ministro israelí al país latinoamericano y deja atrás la polémica suscitada en enero por el apoyo del primer ministro israelí al muro fronterizo que pretende construir Donald Trump , un asunto que hoy ignoraron por completo.

Deaths in Florida Keys takes Irma's death toll to 61

September 15, 2017

Heidi Neuzil broke down as she pondered the potential scene they'd find upon arriving in Key Largo. "We are doing everything we can and working very closely with Gov. Planes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration joined the effort. After losing power late Sunday, he made it through the worst of the storm shaken but unhurt.

Trump denies Daca deal with Dems

September 15, 2017

Trump is evaluating security measures at the U.S. -Mexico border to further prevent illegal immigrants from passing. After that, none of the short-term work permits issued under DACA will be renewed, ending the legal status altogether. "No promise is credible". Soon enough, he will be just as unsatisfactory in Trump's eyes as almost everyone else in Washington. We have to have an understanding that, whether it's in the budget or some other vehicle, in a fairly short period of time, the ...

Young boy granted wish to mow White House lawn

September 15, 2017

A young boy who wrote to President Trump offering to cut the grass at the White House will have his wish granted. In video posted on Twitter, Giaccio - sporting a red shirt and shorts - is seen pushing a lawnmower in the Rose Garden as Trump approaches him.

State takes charge of Ryan school administration; CBI to probe student murder

September 15, 2017

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said that the state government had handed over the inquiry into the murder of a seven-year-old boy at Ryan International School in Gurugram to the Central Bureau of Investigation. "The Haryana Police has been properly conducting an investigation in this case". Khattar said that he will write a letter to Centre requesting CBI probe in the incident on Saturday.

Not Saint or Sadhu, Asaram calls himself a 'donkey', know why

September 15, 2017

Just days after the apex body of sadhus in India released the list of babas it considered fake, rape accused Asaram called himself a donkey . The list of fake Babas includes Asaram alias Ashmal Sharmani, Sukhwinder Kaur alias Radhe Ma, Sachidanand Giri alias Sachin Datta, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Dera Sacha Sirsa, Om Baba alias Vivekanand Jha, Nirmal Baba alias Nirmaljit Singh, Yashadhari Bhimanand aka Shivamurthy Dwivedi, Swami Aseemand, O Nam Nam Baba, Narayan Sai, Rampal, Hussan Muni, ...

Ritabrata Banerjee formally expelled from CPM

September 15, 2017

Sitting CPM Rajya Sabha MP Ritabrata Banerjee has been formally expelled from the party for anti-party activities. While the Central Committee was scheduled to meet on October 14 in Delhi to discuss the matter, in an emergency move, the politburo gave its nod to the decision on Friday itself.

Mazda to make all cars hybrid or EV by 2035

September 15, 2017

Consumers have so far shown limited interest in electric and hybrid cars, despite the fact that automakers are offering more and more of them. At the moment, Mazda's lineup does not include any all-electric vehicles, though it sells one hybrid model, a version of its Mazda3.

Vatican recalls diplomat from USA over 'breach of child abuse images law'

September 15, 2017

The Vatican said an investigation had been opened and the church was seeking "international collaboration to obtain elements relative to the case", and it would be handled confidentially on a preliminary basis. The Vatican did not name the priest. The Vatican declined to identify the diplomat, or his nationality. It is not the first time the Vatican has been forced to recall a diplomatic official.

Tamil Nadu strike: HC tells employees to resume work from now

September 15, 2017

The Joint Action Council of Teachers Organisations and Government Employees Organisations had called for a strike from September 7 to have the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission implemented and the old pension scheme restored, among other demands, PTI reported.

Over 150 students fall ill after consuming mid-day meal

September 15, 2017

As per reports, the students suffered from vomiting, head reeling and stomach pain after taking mid-day meals in the schools. They were aftrerwards shifted to the hospital at Chitrakonda for better medical treatment. Sources said cooked food is being provided to 13,820 students of 176 schools in Lanjigarh block. Reportedly, the school authorities have raised the issue regarding the quality of the food in front of Mana Trust authorities and Block Education Officers many a times in the past, ...

Gurgaon Woman Repeatedly Slaps Soldier, Now Arrested

September 15, 2017

The vehicle involved during the incident, an Indica auto has also been seized from her house. Delhi Police registered a case after a video went viral on social media where accused is slapping the army staff. Talking to a news channel, Singh revealed that he, along with the driver, was en route to Nizamuddin Railway Station in an Army vehicle when the incident happened.

Man charged with punching Kevin Rudd's godson in same-sex marriage row

September 15, 2017

The accused Murrarie man is scheduled to face those charges at Brisbane Magistrate's Court next month. Rudd tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that his 19-year-old godson, Sean , had "been punched while standing up for marriage equality" and shared a photo of a young man with a wound on his forehead and blood running down his face.

NYPD monitoring London subway 'terror incident'

September 15, 2017

Twenty-two people were wounded when the improvised explosive device blew up on a train at Parsons Green station. The NYPD says it has moved additional police officers, bomb detection canines, and heavy weapons teams to the city transit system until it learns more about the events in London.

Trump Calls to 'Cut Off Loser Terrorists' From Internet Following London Attack

September 15, 2017

The issue concerning the scope of the travel ban has been making its way through the courts since last spring, when the Supreme Court allowed Trump's ban to go into effect except for those with a "bona fide" relationship to the United States.

Jays lose to Twins in extras, Anderson leaves game — Blue Jays Notebook

September 15, 2017

One night earlier, Eddie Rosario sent the Twins home victorious with a two-run homer in the 10th inning against the San Diego Padres. Trevor Hildenberger , the rookie who has deftly filled a need in the bullpen during the second half since his recall from Triple-A, recorded four outs until Hedges took him deep into the flowers behind the left-center field wall.

Apple Intros Apple TV 4K

September 15, 2017

To answer the important question, the price of 4K movies is the same as others and even better, content that was purchased previously will be upgraded to 4K HDR (if available) automatically! It will be available from September 22 with preorders starting on September 15.

Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown calls Premier Wynne's legal threats 'baseless'

September 15, 2017

Both have pleaded not guilty at the trial in Sudbury, Ont., to offering would-be candidate Andrew Olivier a job or appointment to get him to step aside for Wynne's preferred candidate in a 2015 byelection in the city. Wynne is considered a witness in the case and testified in a courtroom for hours Wednesday. The Tories had questioned who footed the bills for two staffers to travel to Sudbury with Wynne for her testimony, as well as for Siegel to draft the legal threat to Brown.

Entire Philippine city police force sacked over killings, robbery

September 15, 2017

Friday's order came after a police unit reportedly conducted a warrantless operation last week and amid public outrage over the successive killings of teenagers allegedly linked to drugs offences. "But he already said that before during our conference last week, but I said to him that it is a good idea so that we have an immediate action with regard to different issues in Caloocan", said the chief.

Warsaw wary of Moscow's war games underway

September 15, 2017

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, infantry units, tank units, and artillery units together with air defense forces of the Western Military District are working together with units of the Belarusian army in the above-mentioned exercise areas to protect defensive positions, repulse attacks, block and destroy the imaginary enemy.

Three killed in U.S. drone strike at Pak-Afghan border

September 15, 2017

Following a suicide attack that killed at least three people in Kabul, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones , who is now working as a broadcaster in Afghanistan, has come out in support of the Asian country. He offered few details. Two Afghan Taliban sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Mohib was affiliated with the Haqqani network. There were many people on social media who suggested that there should not be any cricket league held in Afghanistan following the blast near ...

Russia CB Slashes Rate By 50 Bps As Expected, Signals More Cuts

September 15, 2017

Governor Elvira Nabiullina will hold a news conference at 3 pm in Moscow . "An unexpected cautious 25 basis point cut would hit OFZs and rouble demand". The regulator said inflation is below the target of four percent, and Russia's economic output has been expanding. Although annual inflation has swung between 4.4% in June to 3.3% in August, the central bank considers those readings to be consistent with its goal of 4%.

Duterte Unlikely To Place Entire Philippines Under Martial Law - Defense Secretary

September 15, 2017

Duterte has already imposed martial law in the southern third of the country as government forces battle Islamic militants in Marawi. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the President has mentioned it to him and wants work in government offices and schools suspended to avoid inconveniencing the public.

Trump Team in Fort Myers, Naples to Support, Praise Florida

September 15, 2017

After arriving in Fort Myers, Mr Trump said: "When you think of the incredible power of that storm, and while people unfortunately passed, it was such a small number". "We've just gotten word on the Keys". Trump said then, "if they have to go higher, they'll go higher, frankly". "But we're getting tremendous amounts of supplies, and medical, and a lot of other things out to the Keys".

Extra £25m pledged for island devastated by Hurricane Irma

September 15, 2017

Johnson, who has dismissed the criticism from local residents and British tourists as "completely unjustified", will visit the affected British Overseas Territories, the foreign ministry said on Twitter. BY ruling that Britain can not use its overseas aid budget to help victims of Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean , the OECD - the meddlesome Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development - is making it even harder to justify 0.7 per cent of this country's hard-earned GDP being ...

State investigations underway into deaths at Hollywood nursing home

September 15, 2017

Also the Department of Children & Families and the Health Care Administration Agency have initiated their investigations . Most people said the nursing home was unbearably hot, although the facility had portable AC units running. Millions of people have been left without power after Hurricane Irma swept through the state over the weekend and Monday, with high temperatures amplifying distress and urgency to turn the lights back on.

Budget vote delayed; GOP doesn't expect to vote Friday

September 15, 2017

In the latest version of budget details from Thursday afternoon, a cell phone surcharge of 49 cents per line on every cellular line in the state, a slight increase in hospital taxes, a 25 cent fee on ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft, and a tax levied on vacation homes in the state.

Iran 'Clearly in Default of Expectations' of Nuclear Deal - Tillerson

September 15, 2017

Pacific Command said appeared to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile. "United Nations Security Council resolutions, including the most recent unanimous sanctions resolution, represent the floor, not the ceiling, of the actions we should take", he said.

Maharashtra extends deadline for online loan waiver applications

September 15, 2017

The applications will now be accepted till September 22. Devendra Fadnavis' office took to Twitter to announce the government's decision on the extension. The Fadnavis government has stated that it would make sure that only eligible farmers get the loan waiver relief. The Aadhaar-linked online enrollment process, the government claimed, helped it filter eligible farmers from fake beneficiaries.

Taylor returns to Zimbabwe Cricket

September 15, 2017

Taylor had retired from global cricket after the 2015 ICC World Cup to play in the English county. "Winning two trophies, including one at Lord's, has been a real highlight in my career", Taylor said. In another press release, this one from Notts Cricket, Taylor cited "family reasons" for his desire to return to Zimbabwe, having helped the county club secure trophies this year in both the United Kingdom domestic one-day and Twenty20 competitions.

Lawmakers React to Potential Deal Between Trump and Democrats Over DACA

September 15, 2017

Schumer told a colleague that he told Trump that "you're much better off if you can sometimes step right and sometimes step left". Watch the C-SPAN video here. That's the word Thursday from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY. Currently, two proposed bills aimed at enshrining DACA's protections into law offer paths to citizenship.

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