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Jimmy Kimmel's round 3: Trump doesn't even know what's in Graham-Cassidy

September 23, 2017

Kimmel's audience moaned and there were some scattered laughs. Kimmel called out the lies, he played the old clip, played or explained what's in the bill, and then flat out said he lied. After guesting on JKL , Cassidy co-authored the bill, with Sen. It was unclear if Republicans had enough votes for passage. Trump had promised during his election campaign, and later as president to introduce a new health system that benefits more Americans at a lower cost.

'White allies' protest of police shooting leads to stadium

September 23, 2017

More protests surrounded Busch Stadium before the Billy Joel concert, but left once the concert began, according to news reports. Police stood by in riot gear, but there were no confrontations. Thousands of protesters marched in St. Louis for several nights last weekend. More than 160 people have been arrested since demonstrations began September 15 after Jason Stockley was ruled not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Anthony Lamar Smith.

Serial bank robber "Double Hat Bandit" arrested

September 23, 2017

Shayne Carson, 54, who appears in surveillance images to have worn a beanie-style hat over a baseball hat during each of the alleged robberies, was arrested Thursday in the parking lot of a motel in Whiteland, Ind., the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

Russian hackers tried to access Washington state's voting systems, officials say

September 23, 2017

That's the word from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which confirmed Friday what Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman already had shared with federal agents this past year. Minnesota was one of 21 states targeted by groups acting on orders of the Russian government leading up to the 2016 presidential election, according to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon.

Hamilton under late September heat warning

September 23, 2017

Temperatures are expected to increase with consistently sunny skies September 24 and September 24, Environment Canada said. Maximum humidex values are forecast to approach 40 C on both Saturday and Sunday. In its heat warning, Environment Canada says that residents should do their best to reduce their heat risk by completing outdoor activities during the coolest part of the day and seeking shelter from the sun.

Miss Turkey dethroned over 'unacceptable' tweet on coup

September 23, 2017

Miss Turkey organizers said the 18-year-old Itir Esen was dethroned Friday - a day after she won the contest and the right to represent Turkey at the Miss World contest in China - over a tweet they described as "unacceptable". Can Sandikcioglu, head of Miss Turkey, said in a statement that the tweet was posted by Esen. Esen has not yet responded but has reportedly removed all photos taken during the pageant from her social media accounts.

1-year old dies in North Lawrence shooting

September 23, 2017

Police said in a news release that investigators are not looking for any suspects and the public is not in danger. Despite life-saving measures by first responders, the child was declared dead a short time later, according to a news release Friday afternoon from the Lawrence Police Department.

3.3 magnitude quake strikes southwest of Ferndale

September 23, 2017

Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was 50 miles southwest of Ferndale, with a depth of 9.5 miles, according to the USGS. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to any coastal areas.

Colorado police: 1 student shot near high school

September 23, 2017

A person got out of the vehicle with a gun and fired at least one shot. Another student got hurt while running away. The incident happened around noon, when some students were off campus for lunch. Parents are being asked not to come to the school to pick up their students, who will not be released. There's no word on whether a suspect or suspects have been apprehended.

Healthcare Stocks Record Gains After McCain's Opposition

September 23, 2017

Video of the incident first reported by The Washington Examiner shows the lawmaker saying, "McCain I'm anxious about". Response was swift to the two-term Democrat's statements, as McCain's daughter Meghan blasted Cartwright's words as "disgusting and macabre".

Underwater 'city' built by octopuses

September 23, 2017

They are smart, quick and have a remarkable ability to solve problems but they mostly do all this alone and don't interact much with other octopuses. "These behaviors are the product of natural selection, and may be remarkably similar to vertebrate complex social behavior ", he told Quartz .

Anwar Ibrahim involved in auto accident

September 23, 2017

A prison doctor who examined Anwar said the opposition leader was "shaken up", said Sivarasa, and was given pain killers. He added that Anwar did not suffer any injury in the accident. He also said that all the cars had managed to escort Anwar back to prison after the incident. His daughter Nurul Izzah Anwar said her father was warded due to his erratic blood pressure, as well as to undergo a routine physiotherapy for an old shoulder injury.

First West Nile virus case confirmed

September 22, 2017

Only California has seen more deaths from the virus this year, with six people reportedly dead in connection to West Nile. London stressed the importance of taking measures to protect oneself from being bitten. West Nile Virus has been a factor in the deaths of at least five people in Georgia so far in 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and prevention announced in data released Tuesday .

Chemical Bank Reduces Position in T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROW)

September 22, 2017

It has underperformed by 20.92% the S&P500. EISENBREY JOHN R JR had sold 13,500 shares worth $547,987 on Thursday, June 15. The days to cover decreased to 10.0 and the percentage of shorted shares was 0.05% on August 31. These funds have shifted positions in ( TROW ). 169.36 million shares or 2.08% more from 165.90 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Capital Impact Advsr Limited Liability Com accumulated 45,043 shares.

Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG) CFO Timothy Riitters Sells 5000 Shares

September 23, 2017

Rhumbline Advisers owned approximately 0.11% of Pure Storage worth $1,344,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Their average price target spell out an upbeat performance - a 6% and would give PSTG a market capitalization of almost $3.31B. PSTG's latest closing price was 27.85% away from the average-price of 200 days while it maintained a distance of 13.31% from the 50 Day Moving Average and ...

IRCTC bans debit card transactions for several banks: here's why

September 23, 2017

Post demonetization, IRCTC had waived off the Rs 20 convenience fee that it charged from the travelers. However, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has been reportedly being the mediator between the two, in order to resolve the issue. The financial issues which are now being faced by IRCTC are related to the service-charge waiver and IRFC is facing issues related to deferred-tax liabilities.

Police anti-terrorism budget being cut, says Metropolitan Police chief Cressida Dick

September 22, 2017

That is why we are increasing funding for counter-terrorism by £3.4bn and the home secretary announced £24m in extra support for [counter-terrorism] policing in addition to the £707m already committed for this year. There are about 20,000 fewer officers than there were when Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives came to power in 2010 and Thornton said numbers were at levels last seen in 1985 despite a 10 percent rise in crime a year ago.

Algae toxins still found in Skaneateles Lake, but none in tap water

September 23, 2017

That level was detected prior to chlorination, according to the statement. People are asked not to drink, cook, swim or bathe in the water. "All other locations in the water system - including the city of Syracuse, the town of DeWitt, the town of Skaneateles, the village of Elbridge, and the village of Jordan - showed non-detectable levels of algal toxins in finished water", the statement said.

Colts Injury Report: Six Key Players Ruled Out for Week 3

September 23, 2017

Collins suffered a concussion last Sunday in the Browns' 24-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and had not practiced all week as he went through the NFL's concussion protocol. -Colts TE Jack Doyle vs. Browns LBs Christian Kirksey and James Burgess Jr . Cleveland is 0-2 on the season due to losses to the Steelers and Ravens.

ANC NEC seeks legal counsel on KZN leadership ruling

September 23, 2017

Should the party choose to dissolve the PEC, the NEC had mandated the national working committee (NWC) to establish a strong, inclusive and unifying PTT, which would be tasked with preparing for a provincial conference in KwaZulu-Natal, he said.

Netanyahu pitches his United Nations address to one man: Donald Trump

September 23, 2017

And he said the nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, was "an embarrassment to the United States" and strongly hinted the US would pull out. Hamid Gharajeh, another native of Iran who traveled to NY from Toronto for Wednesday's demonstration, said he liked Trump's tough talk on Iran.

Local man shares his family's experience during Mexico City quake

September 23, 2017

Carrillo said he was struggling to contact his family for hours. "The situation is desperate with many people trapped under rubble, including children who were at school when the quake struck", said Pascale Meige, Director of Disaster and Crisis Response at the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

DC appeals court says police can't track cellphones without warrant

September 23, 2017

Innocent bystanders' location info is collected when police use stingrays . The Fourth Amendment guarantees, "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized".

Morgan Stanley Reaffirms "Overweight" Rating for Johnson Matthey PLC (JMAT)

September 23, 2017

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on JMAT . Johnson Matthey PLC (LON:JMAT) saw its shares jump by over 13% today after it revealed it will invest an initial £200mln in expanding its battery material technology business from 2018, allaying fears that the rise of the electric vehicle market will impact its reliance on the making of catalytic convertors for cars.

How a Tassie pizza shop manipulated 'Say No' ad

September 22, 2017

Wiseguise worker Ben Barwick told ABC : "It's a huge debate at the moment, obviously, everyone's talking about whether pineapple should be on pizza or not". 'Obviously we're big believers in freedom of speech, and we're very lucky that we live in a country that allows us to be like that, ' said Jones, adding it took them about three hours to paint the phrase.

Dam fails in Puerto Rico, causes flash flooding

September 23, 2017

He said he has heard that no fatalities have been reported in Puerto Rico due to the storm. The flash flood warning was sent hours after the death toll from Hurricane Maria rose to at least 13 people in Puerto Rico. Barea has launched a fundraising campaign to prepare to help people in his homeland after the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria. Hurricane Maria, a category three storm, is now moving away from the Turks and Caicos Islands and is expected to head to the northeast and ...

China, Russia, South Korea urge caution with DPRK at United Nations assembly

September 23, 2017

During his speech before the UN, Trump said Kim Jong Un was "on a suicide mission" and asserted that if North Korea continued its provocations, the USA would "have no choice but to totally destroy " the country. North Korean state TV later showed a solemn-looking Kim, dressed in a grey Mao-style suit, reading the statement. "North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile development is a grave threat to peace and security in our world and it is unacceptable that others financially support this ...

Winnipeg judge dismisses challenge by accused letter- bomber of DNA warrant

September 22, 2017

Guido Amsel is facing five counts of attempted murder and several explosives-related charges related to letter bombs sent through the mail to his ex-wife and two law firms in 2015. "This is a small segment of the case", Zaman said. The warrant application's reference to hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD) being found on the swabs was "factually correct and not misleading based on the information known to the officer at the time", she said.

Desmiente Leopoldo López diálogo con gobierno de Maduro

September 22, 2017

Agregó que dichos encuentros son fruto de "meses" de trabajo , y agradeció la disposición del presidente de República Dominicana, Danilo Medina, en este proceso. El diputado opositor Luis Florido, dirigente del partido Voluntad Popular, de López, negó que su líder haya asistido a las conversaciones con el oficialismo.

Man charged with felony murder

September 23, 2017

Keithley, 39, was in a black sport utility vehicle that hit a pillar on the I-635 overpass at 5:09 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18. A man already charged with raping a Kansas City, Kan., woman is now charged with murder in her death in a traffic crash.

Huckabee: Trump, Netanyahu Bond Evident in Relationships

September 23, 2017

Speaking later to reporters, Rouhani said he did not think the U.S. would leave the nuclear deal despite Trump's rhetoric and he said any country that walked out on the pact would isolate and embarrass itself. The French leader said he believed he had managed to at least convince Trump to allow France and the United Nations to play a mediation role between Tehran and Washington with regard to the situation in Syria, where Iran is a core backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Trump advisers warn North Korea to give up weapons programs

September 22, 2017

The General Assembly "is an incredibly sophisticated dance that doesn't really play to Tillerson's strengths or to the president's strengths", said Jon Alterman of the Center for Strategic & International Studies. Still, Tillerson underscored the desire of the USA to avoid that possibility and to have China and Russian Federation act forcefully to that end. South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who ran on a platform of improved relations and expanded dialogue with Pyongyang, said after ...

Russian sub fires cruise missiles at militants in Syria

September 22, 2017

On Friday, it said in a statement it had fired Kalibr cruise missiles at the same jihadis from a distance of 300 kilometres (186.41 miles) striking command centres, armoured vehicles and the bases of jihadis who had taken part in the original attack.

Police release new details into deadly shooting of deaf man

September 23, 2017

Bo Mathews said at a news conference. Witnesses told KOCO they believe Sanchez was confused because he couldn't hear the officers. "And, they proceeded on shooting him", said Julio Rayos , who lives just down the street. It wasn't a person that he struck. It's the fifth officer-involved shooting in the city this year, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Man Shot by Officer After Altercation at Huntington Beach 7-Eleven

September 22, 2017

Footage shows the man rising to his feet and moving away from an officer with a dark object in his hand. "We are in the preliminary stages of our investigation and are not releasing any further details at this time", said Officer Angie Bennett.

Shiv Sainiks force shut 500 meat shops in Gurgaon

September 22, 2017

The local outfits had earlier gone to the district administration with a petition that meat shops be shut during Navratri but were rebuffed. Summary: The KFC outlet had reopened after a few hours, and fast food chains continued to operate as usual, but smaller shops and street food joints weren't so lucky.

Myanmar: Aid shipment for Rohingya Muslims prevented by Buddhist mob

September 22, 2017

There were more than one million Rohingyas in Rakhine state before the current crisis, though almost half have fled since the deadly attacks on military posts by militants from The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) on August 25. Amid urgent calls from the United Nations for humanitarian access this week, Myanmar insisted the crisis was easing. Separately, a European Union (EU) spokeswoman said, "Myanmar's leadership needs to show that the democracy they fought so hard for can work for ...

Alcoa Corporation (AA) Hits a 52-Week High

September 22, 2017

Deutsche Bank AG reissued a "hold" rating and issued a $44.00 price target on shares of Alcoa Corp.in a research report on Wednesday, August 9th. Citigroup Inc. A few notable investment firms have updated their holdings. If you are viewing this news story on another publication, it was illegally stolen and reposted in violation of US & global trademark & copyright legislation.