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Former US Attorney Preet Bharara Joining CNN

September 21, 2017

Bharara spent the rest of 46-minute podcast episode, titled "That Time President Trump Fired Me", in a conversation with Leon Panetta, the former Democratic secretary of defense, Central Intelligence Agency chief and White House chief of staff.

Irish PM set to meet Guy Verhofstadt in Dublin

September 21, 2017

The outspoken Verhofstadt, who is now in Stormont, said: "The resurrection of the border problem is the effect of the decision of Britain to leave the union, so it is their responsibility to come forward with solutions". "For the moment we don't see a workable solution being put forward by the United Kingdom government". If the United Kingdom as a whole left the customs union and single market but Northern Ireland stayed in, it would create major divisions between the province and mainland ...

United Nations is failing the world, Theresa May tells global leaders

September 21, 2017

The Prime Minister told the UN General Assembly in NY the organisation must change in order to "meet the challenges of the 21st century". She presented Britain as an outward-facing country working to uphold the global order but echoed some of President Trump's message earlier in the week that financial contributions to the United Nations were now under threat.

Pretium Resources, Inc. Ordinar (NYSE:PVG) Experiences Heavier than Usual Trading Volume

September 21, 2017

Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Pretium Resources during the 1st quarter valued at about $108,000. Cambrian Lp holds 106,100 shares. Glob X Mngmt Ltd Liability Co has invested 0.08% in Pretium Resources Inc (NYSE:PVG). Raymond James & Assoc invested in 0% or 21,058 shares. Pretium Res Inc now has $1.47B valuation.

One Nation Senator off to court over citizenship questions

September 21, 2017

Senator Roberts is being grilled by the court in Brisbane after being caught out by the constitutional rule that prevents federal politicians holding dual citizenship. The deputy PM has become one of the front runner candidates amidst the citizenship saga. One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts twice accidentally sent emails questioning whether he was considered a British citizen to inactive email addresses, the High Court has heard.

Parsons Green terror attack: More arrests as searches continue in Surrey

September 21, 2017

For practical and precautionary reasons we made the decision that the increased resources will continue for the beginning of this week. A 48-year-old man and a 30-year old-man were arrested by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command in connection with Welsh law enforcement officials.

House Explodes In West Hills

September 21, 2017

The explosion had prompted a criminal investigation and emergency response from the Los Angeles Fire Department. This article was originally published at 4:05 p.m. Wreckage was also scattered in the yard on the roof of an adjacent home. Officials initially reported one injury, but later said no one needed to be treated or taken to a hospital.

Sudan says ready to help South Sudan to reopen oil fields

September 21, 2017

The Deputy National Prime Minister, the Investment Minister, Mubarak al- Fadel al- Mahdi received, Tuesday, at Khartoum airport the high level delegation of the state of South Sudan, led by the Advisor to the Head of State of South Sudan, Tut Kallouk, Finance Minister Stephen Diu Mau, Minister of Petroleum Azayk Lwal Al-Qallawak and the trade Minister Moses Hassan, in the presence of the Sudan's Trade Minister Hatim Al-Sir.

Canelo Alvarez And Gennady Golovkin Camps To Start Rematch Talks Soon

September 21, 2017

Byrd briefly met with Bennett after Saturday's bout and expressed some remorse about how her card so dramatically differed with those of fellow judges Dave Moretti (115-113 for Golovkin ) and Don Trella (114-114). Unfortunately, she didn't do well. No official timetable was provided for Byrd's return. Meanwhile, Dan Rafael of ESPN.com noted the Alvarez and Golovkin camps are set to ramp up efforts this week to reach an agreement on a second fight.

BT to create 172 cybersecurity jobs in Sydney with new operations centre

September 21, 2017

According to Teo, the Singaporean government is thus developing a new Cybersecurity Bill, to provide regulatory powers to strengthen the resilience of critical information infrastructure and essential services. The biggest problem for businesses is - who to turn to when looking for solutions. Despite this awareness around the need to cyber security almost half (41%) of security decision makers admitted to not knowing where best to find the help needed to deal with cyber security challenges.

Hollywood stars, ex-spies launch Russian Federation investigation campaign

September 21, 2017

Big Hollywood names have helped found the Committee to Investigate Russia , a non-profit aiming to spread information about Russia's role in the 2016 US presidential election and create debate about possible threats to the country's institutions.

Navratri 2017: PM Narendra Modi greets nation, offers prayer to Goddess Shailputri

September 21, 2017

To explain this further, Shyamoli Bose from the Hyderabad Bengali Samitee says, "The five-day festivity is of utmost importance". In Western India, the festival is celebrated with nine nights of dancing - the traditional dances of Gujarat (garba and dandiya raas) are performed in circles with dancers dressed in colourful clothes.

Pamela Anderson Denies Rumours Of Romance With Julian Assange

September 21, 2017

Pamela Anderson , 50, has been surrounded by rumours suggesting she's dating Julian Assange, 46 - who is now locked up inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London - but she was quick to shoot the claims down this morning as she chatted to Piers Morgan , 52, and Susanna Reid , 46.

Shooting At Kansas Department Of Revenue Leaves 1 Critically Injured, Suspect Arrested

September 21, 2017

He then left in a pickup truck. Holloway has been now listed in stable condition as he was taken to the Wichita hospital for treatment soon after he was shot. "I'm just trying to rationalize how a judge, how an attorney can think that it is ok for an individual to willingly target and attempt to murder another individual and have the opportunity to be free", said Moniqueka Holloway.

Reds slain in Nueva Ecija clash

September 21, 2017

Soldiers of the 84th Infantry Battalion killed nine communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels and wounded a soldier in Northern Philippines Nueva Ecija province Wednesday morning, APA reports quoting Anadolu Agency. "The residents reported the presence of armed men in their area". Also recovered were backpacks containing several documents. Attempts to sign a peace pact with the group have repeatedly bogged down, the recent was with the Duterte administration.

Tropical Storm Watch dropped

September 21, 2017

However, the storm still has enough power to cause beach erosion along with coastal flooding. High surf and moderate coastal flood advisories are in effect until 6 p.m. Strongest wind will be Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. "At the least, Jose will also bring up to two inches of rain and hazardous surf conditions to these coastal locations".

Police search for escaped inmate near Wahoo

September 21, 2017

Authorities are still looking for an inmate, Eric G. Scott, 37, who they may still be armed and risky. Authorities are searching for a Nebraska State Penitentiary prisoner who overpowered a Dodge County sheriff's deputy and escaped in a stolen auto Wednesday afternoon.

British police arrest third man in London tube attack investigation

September 21, 2017

The 21-year-old was held later the same day in Hounslow, west London. Suleman Sarwar said Farroukh had worked in the shop for a number of months and seemed normal. "This has come as a big shock to them. A significant amount of activity has taken place since the attack on Friday", said Dean Haydon, head of the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command.

Lazio take the lead against Napoli, AC Milan ahead

September 21, 2017

Jorginho added the fourth with a penalty in injury time. Napoli's superior goal difference has it above the defending champion. Inter Milan , who were held by Bologna on Tuesday, trail the top two by two points while AC Milan are fourth after beating SPAL 2-0.

Uncertainty from feds clouds state health care costs

September 21, 2017

Mark Dayton isn't happy about it. That would have provided state officials and insurers with sufficient time to finalize insurance rates for next year ahead of the October 2 deadline. You can read the full letter from Governor Dayton to Secretary Price here. "People's livelihoods - their families, small businesses, homes - are at stake".

Saudi Arabia opens itself to Skype, WhatsApp and other internet calling services

September 21, 2017

Earlier on Tuesday, Sheikh Tamim criticised the countries behind the blockade on Qatar in his address to the UN General Assembly. "It's my great honor to be with the emir of Qatar". 'I think you'd have a deal worked out very quickly, ' he said. Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement to promote cooperation between the two countries across several sectors including defence and security, counter-terrorism, intelligence, training and education, medical services and ...

LA County rescue team ready to aid Mexico City after devastating quake

September 21, 2017

Urban Search and Rescue task forces are specially trained to search collapsed buildings and other confined areas after natural disasters or emergencies. Among the dead, at least 20 students and teachers who were in a collapsed school. Mexico City's mayor said that 50 to 60 people had been rescued from the rubble left by the quake in the capital, and efforts are continuing to recover victims.

Iran president says Trump's United Nations speech was full of 'ugly, ignorant words'

September 21, 2017

Russia is concerned by Trump questioning the Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Russian reporters at the United Nations in comments published by his ministry on Wednesday. "And we can not abide by an agreement if it provides cover for the eventual construction of a nuclear program". He said Iran would respond "decisively and resolutely" to a violation of the accord by any party.

Malzahn: Former top recruit Byron Cowart leaves Auburn team

September 21, 2017

When Auburn started the 2017 season, it had three known quantities at defensive tackle - returning starter Dontavius Russell, rising star sophomore Derrick Brown and junior reserve Andrew Williams. Cowart chose Auburn over Alabama, Florida, Florida State and others when he was a recruit. Last season, he was overtaken on the depth chart by true freshman Marlon Davidson, who went on to be a Freshmen All-SEC selection.

Man sets himself on fire in Queen Anne's County

September 21, 2017

Police said while troopers were en route, several witnesses called and said a man lit himself on fire at the scene. The incident allegedly involved 35-year-old Jamie Lee Richarts and her boyfriend, 42-year-old Deny Richard Coursey, both of Centreville .

Molina Healthcare Inc (NYSE:MOH) Closed 5.3% Above Its 50 Day Average

September 21, 2017

Romney now owns $1,426,983 of the stock per the Form 4 SEC filing. About 18,985 shares traded. Molina Healthcare, Inc . (NYSE: MOH ) has risen 48.61% since September 17, 2016 and is uptrending. Finally, Tiedemann Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Molina Healthcare by 3.1% in the first quarter. Mutual Of America Mngmt Ltd Liability Co reported 33,357 shares stake.

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) Short Interest Up by 18.07% - Currently Trading Down

September 21, 2017

Vmware Inc now has $44.82B valuation. The expected MCD's profit could reach $1.41 billion giving the stock 22.94 P/E in the case that $1.74 earnings per share is reported. Therefore 92% are positive. MCD was included in 90 notes of analysts from September 29, 2015. (NYSE:VMW) earned "Buy" rating by Oppenheimer on Monday, August 14.

North Korea calls Trump's United Nations address 'sound of dog barking'

September 21, 2017

Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un was "on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime". Speaking to reporters outside his hotel after arriving in NY on Wednesday, Ri cited a Korean proverb when asked to respond to Trump's vow to destroy his country.

Trump, Pence to campaign for odd before GOP runoff

September 21, 2017

Friday, President Donald Trump will appear in Huntsville, AL to promote the candidacy of Luther Strange, who is competing in a runoff election for the Republican Party's nomination for the Alabama U.S. Trump's support of odd is not a mystery, its a reward for loyalty. Details on Pence's visit haven't been released. And establishment Republican Sen.

What's changed with North Korea in five weeks since 'fire and fury'

September 21, 2017

In the days leading up to the UN General Assembly in New York Trump has been actively engaged in diplomacy with countries in the region, conversations that have focused mainly on the threat posed by North Korea. However, the accuracy of the missile, still at an early stage of development, was low, it said. Haley, speaking on CNN's "State of the Union," said Trump's decision to not strike at North Korea after making that comment - seemingly a red line warning North Korea not to continue ...

Elkfork Partners LLC Takes Position in Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY)

September 21, 2017

It has outperformed by 0.56% the S&P500. (NASDAQ: JKHY ). Schroder Inv Grp Inc invested 0.05% in Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. JKHY's SI was 3.05 million shares in September as released by FINRA. Jack Henry had 7 analyst reports since August 27, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has "Equal-Weight" rating by Stephens on Thursday, August 27.

LeSean McCoy says 'I just want the loot,' but isn't making excuses

September 21, 2017

LeSean McCoy is still one of the NFL's best running backs despite being 29-years old but in the Buffalo Bills' 9-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers , he managed just nine rushing yards on 12 carries. That would yield 7.0 FanDuel points at his $5,100 salary. Their O/U trends are 5-0 in their last 5 September games, 2-5 in their last 7 games on the road, and 4-1 in their last 5 games following an ATS win.

India says Rohingyas a threat as Myanmar seeks global help

September 21, 2017

Suu Kyi addressed the worldwide community in the morning on the crisis in Rakhine state and promised that all substantiated human rights violations will be dealt with by "strict justice". India did not comment on Suu Kyi's speech in which the State Counsellor of Myanmar said that her government did not fear global scrutiny to the crackdown launched by the country's armed forces in response to attacks on security posts by militants in Rakhine State on August 25.

North Korea 'faces destruction if it continues with nuclear weapons programme'

September 21, 2017

The letter noted that the Senate had already confirmed 20 ambassadorships, saying that the appointment of an ambassador to Seoul would "affirmatively convey to our (South Korean) allies that our relationship is valued in the same manner as these nations".

North Korea To Be 'Destroyed' If Behaviour Continues

September 21, 2017

Haley added she was perfectly happy to hand the matter to Defence Secretary James Mattis. "None of us want war", she said, adding that if diplomacy fails on the nuclear issue, U.S. The remarks also came after H R McMaster, the US' National Security Adviser, reaffirmed that the Trump administration has military options in place for dealing with North Korea.

Nikki Haley: Trump's fire and fury comment 'not an empty threat'

September 21, 2017

While Washington warns of military options, it says it still wants a peaceful solution. "After seeing your capabilities and commitment here today, I am more confident than ever that our options in addressing this threat are both effective and overwhelming", Trump said inside an airplane hangar, surrounded by USA airmen and with a looming stealth bomber positioned behind him.

AO Signal in Focus For Grupo Televisa SAB

September 21, 2017

In essence, fundamental analysts are trying to figure out the company's value. A commonly used tool among technical stock analysts is the moving average. Alternately, if the indicator goes under -80, this may show the stock as being oversold. Grupo Financiero Santander Mxi (NYSE:BSMX) has average revenue estimates of $848 Million, compared to low analyst estimates of $848 Million and high estimates of $848 Million for the current quarter.

AG Ferguson Suing NW Detention Center Operator

September 21, 2017

Ferguson says that because the detention center is a for-profit facility and not state run, they are not exempt from the state's minimum wage laws. The amount is expected to be millions of dollars, Ferguson said. That might mean that GEO plans to challenge the state's authority. Neither the federal government or ICE are a defendent in the lawsuit. The lawsuit demands GEO Group begin paying Washington detainees in accordance with wage laws, and that it fork over the extra profits it earned by ...

Sashastra Seema Bal jawan dies in terrorist attack in J&K's Banihal

September 21, 2017

The deceased received one gun shot and his body was taken to the hospital for postmortem, officials said, adding the injured jawan was also evacuated to a hospital for treatment. Both of them belong to SSB's 14 Bn. He said the SSB men are deployed for security in the area as work on 4-laning of Srinagar-Jammu highway is underway.

Gov. Wolf Says Time Running Out On Budget Deal Before Downgrade

September 21, 2017

The Senate on Wednesday voted 43-7 to non-concur on the revenue plan crafted by House Republicans and to create a conference committee to write a new plan. Senate Republicans shot back saying they agree with S&P's concerns about fiscal stability. Let's break down the current budget tale. The standoff has developed even as Republicans control both chambers of the General Assembly.

School, Colleges Shut in Maximum City; Flight Operations Hit

September 21, 2017

The flight was coming from Varanasi. Torrential rains leading to poor visibility forced cancellation of all flight operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Tuesday night till 5 p.m. Operations again had to be suspended post the SpiceJet incident and remained to be suspended. As work was on to extricate the stuck aircraft, regular flight operations were affected.

Dave Matthews Band hosts free concert for Charlottesville

September 21, 2017

The group will end their year-long hiatus to headline the event alongside Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, Chris Stapleton, Ariana Grande, The Roots, Brittany Howard, Cage the Elephant and more. The free livestream is being directed by Brett Ratner and co-produced by Oath Studios. However, donations to the "Concert for Charlottesville Fund" at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which benefits the families of victims and first responders, are encouraged.

Amber Alert issued for 4 Florida children

September 21, 2017

He has blonde hair and blue eyes. Jacqueline Gadeaun is 8-years-old, 4′ and 65 pounds. Jocelyn was last seen wearing a green top and neon orange shorts. The children may be in the company of Jaima Gadeaun, a white 40 year old female. "We have since found some information that they could be in danger", Manatee County Sheriff's Office spokesman Dave Bristow said Wednesday night.

Qantas uses transtasman 'fuel mules' to top up its aircraft in Auckland

September 21, 2017

Air New Zealand plans to join Qantas in launching non-stop flights from Auckland to NY and Chicago on the back of a new generation of ultra-long range jets. With no alternative means of delivering fuel to the airport, the companies were forced to restrict airlines' fuel uplifts to just 30% of their normal amount.

CBS Orders New Drama Series from Dick Wolf for 2018-19 Season

September 21, 2017

The series is planned to premiere in the 2018-19 season. Wolf will executive-produce alongside Craig Turk ( The Good Wife ), Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski, with Turk penning the first episode and serving as showrunner. His previously mentioned shows as well as Chicago P.D., Chicago Med and Law & Order True Crime: The Mendez Murders will air over the next few months on NBC.

Steel merger turns up the heat on 4000 jobs

September 21, 2017

The signing of the contract after the due diligence and requisite approvals is expected in early 2018, while the effective start of the joint venture could take place in late 2018 following antitrust approval by the relevant authorities. Tata's United Kingdom business narrowly avoided closure in March 2016, as it struggled to compete with cheaper foreign steel, particularly from China.

Titans rule rookie WR Corey Davis out Week 3 with hamstring injury

September 21, 2017

Davis made his first start as a Titan one week later, but he aggravated his strained hamstring injury and had to leave the win over Jacksonville after making just one catch for 4 yards. The seven-year veteran running back recorded 1,297 rushing yards and scored 12 touchdowns in his first season in Tennessee, but the Titans have a very capable backup in Heisman Trophy victor Derrick Henry.

Suspect charged in crash that killed St. Thomas student

September 21, 2017

He remains in the Hennepin County jail in lieu of $250,000 bail and is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday. The crash happened around 3:40 a.m.at the Stinson Boulevard exit ramp off southbound Interstate 35W. He then told the witness to call 911 and ran off, leaving Patel behind. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said Patel died at 3:51 a.m. September 17, from multiple blunt-force head injuries sustained in the crash.

Existing Home Sales in US Slump to 12-Month Low in Year

September 21, 2017

Meanwhile, the listed homes continue to sell at a quick rate. The report indicates that total housing inventory has declined 2.1 percent month-over-month, with 1.88 million homes available for sale. Regionally, sales were up in the Northeast and Midwest, but those numbers were overshadowed by declines in the South and West regions, causing the national average to fall.

Second Major County Jail Escapee Apprehended In Missouri

September 21, 2017

Foy and Walp were last seen in Oklahoma about 1:40 a.m. on August 24, where they stopped at a convenience store near Sapulpa. At the time of the escape, Foy was being taken to Wyoming and Walp to Kansas. U.S. Marshals from Springfield, Missouri, on September 20 took Darren Taylor Walp into custody at a truck stop in Norwood, Missouri, after a several-hours standoff that required a local SWAT team to deploy, authorities said.

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