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Man struggles with nurse shark that bites not once, but twice

September 28, 2017

He said it was quite the struggle - no matter what, the shark would not let go. I eventually got there. "I thought I was drowning", Ervin said. "I didn't know if someone kicked me or what". After a medical check-up, McCarty said he's ready to go back into the water. "I will continue to snorkel - just make sure there is not a nurse shark around!" "I'll continue to fish".

At least 14 dead as Rohingya boat capsizes off Bangladesh

September 28, 2017

An unknown number of people are internally displaced, while hundreds of thousands lack food, shelter and medical services, said the groups, including Care International, Oxfam and Save the Children. A representative of the oppressed Rohingya on Wednesday called on the global community to protect the Rohingya Muslim people. Witnesses said that the boat capsized just metres from the coast.

N.Korea mobilises aircraft in response to United States bombers

September 28, 2017

To strengthen its standalone defense capability, Moon said the military should make all-out efforts to rapidly build the "three-axis" defense platform. (STAND-UP) "This was the first time for the nation's official Armed Forces Day ceremony was held at a naval base - - and not the usual Gyeryongdae military complex".

Recovering Congressman Steve Scalise talks to CBS

September 28, 2017

Whip Scalise will be resuming his work at the Capitol, while also completing an extended period of out-patient rehabilitation over the coming months. The congressman is participating in House votes Thursday morning and will address his colleagues.

China to limit oil supplies to North Korea

September 28, 2017

Beijing has halted its imports of coal, iron ore, seafood and other goods, implementing United Nations sanctions imposed on North Korea for its provocative nuclear and missile tests . The North accuses the United States, which has 28,500 troops in South Korea, of planning to invade and regularly threatens to destroy it and its Asian allies.

Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE:XEL) stock to follow

September 28, 2017

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. The stock now has Weekly Volatility of 1.25% and Monthly Volatility of 1.04%. Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 27th. The company posted earnings of $2.64 B for the period end, compared to analysts' anticipations of $2.63 B.

Tropical Disturbance Could Affect South Florida Soon

September 28, 2017

NOAA's National Hurricane Center issued a Tropical Weather Outlook which predicts that another tropical cyclone may form over Florida within the next 48 hours. It is slowly headed toward the Florida peninsula and could bring heavy rain to the region, as well as Cuba, the Keys and the Bahamas over the next several days.

Alleged Leaker Hid NSA Documents In Pantyhose, Report Says

September 28, 2017

He ordered her jailed in June after prosecutors said victor may have taken more than a single classified report. "Nobody pats you down". When asked by the Federal Bureau of Investigation how she got the documents out of the office, she responded, "Folded in half in my pantyhose".

Woman rescued after water swamps SUV

September 28, 2017

A driver is pinned between a tiny guardrail and rushing water. Trapped on a flooded Oklahoma road, as water levels climbed, dire situation has happy conclusion.

Man arrested in Colorado could be suspect in killings of Delphi teens

September 28, 2017

Almost a week before Nations' arrest, the body of cyclist Tim Watkins was found in the same area. It's the same area where cyclist Tim Watkins was found shot to death just a week earlier. His last known address is less than 100 miles from Delphi. "We will not stop any of that until law enforcement says we have him", Patty said. His Indiana connections and his sex offender status have investigators looking into any possible connection he may have to the February murders of the young girls ...

S Korea says 'more provocation' expected of North soon

September 28, 2017

President Moon Jae-in's top security adviser says that the US promised to deploy its strategic military assets around the Korean Peninsula as early as late this year. As North Korea has continued to show off its growing arsenal - detonating a hydrogen bomb and firing increasingly-long range missiles - the US and South Korean militaries have been conducting drills as a "show of strength".

Aurora theater shooter in prison in Pennsylvania

September 28, 2017

Up until Wednesday night, it was unknown where Holmes was imprisoned, as he was moved out of the San Carlos Correctional Facility in Pueblo in late 2015 or early 2016 after he reportedly was attacked by another prisoner. In April, a state committee that focuses on victims' rights determined that Colorado's corrections department should have done more to inform victims of the Aurora shooting that Holmes, now 29, was transferred out of state to serve his life sentence.

Senator believes Russian internet trolls pushing National Football League anthem discord

September 28, 2017

While, these individuals were expressing their First Amendment rights, the President of the United States saw it as an attack on the flag and on the country as a whole. The assertion, made by Republican James Lankford , comes as congressional investigators probing Moscow's alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election are focusing on how Russian agents used social media to spread divisive political content.

Today's weather, September 28: A cloudy morning, but a sunny afternoon

September 28, 2017

East northeast wind around 6 miles per hour becoming light and variable after midnight. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 miles per hour in the afternoon. The overnight low is expected to be near 47. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Monday: Sunny with a high near 83. Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Cameroon accused of driving out 100000 Nigerian refugees

September 28, 2017

It noted that soldiers tortured, assaulted and sexually exploited Nigerian asylum seekers and denied them access to the United Nations refugee agency. Two people were killed when two vehicles exploded in a convoy of civilian vehicles in northeastern Nigeria, where the Boko Haram group continues its bloody insurgency, a driver and an AFP member said Wednesday.

Major League Baseball approves Marlins sale to Jeter's group

September 28, 2017

Major League Baseball announced Wednesday its owners unanimously approved the sale of the Miami Marlins to the group led by venture capitalist Bruce Sherman and Derek Jeter . The Marlins will host the Atlanta Braves for four games beginning on Thursday. Jeff Conine, Jack McKeon, Tony Perez and Andre Dawson were all informed that they will not be retained.

EB I-96 closed in Livingston after semi hits bridge

September 28, 2017

Note: Pleasant Valley over 96 will be closed until permanent repairs can be made. Traffic was getting by on the left shoulder. The following is the schedule for the demolition of the Pleasant Valley Road bridge over eastbound I-96 in Livingston County, just east of US-23.

Four Assistant Hoops Coaches Arrested on Corruption Charges

September 28, 2017

Coaches at Auburn , Oklahoma State , Arizona and Southern California were all accused of accepting bribes in exchange for offering to steer players to preferred financial advisers, business managers and agents. According to court documents, Gatto reportedly paid $150,000 to one high school player, "Player-12", in order to sway him to commit to play Division I basketball at one Florida university, "University-7".

New US travel ban "psychological terrorism": Venezuela

September 28, 2017

Trump had threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea if forced to defend the USA or its allies. Speaking at a meeting with governors broadcast by state television VTV, Maduro said US President Donald Trump has "isolated the United States" with his speech at the United Nations General Assembly last week, in which he called the Venezuelan leader a "dictator".

AidennLair Capital Management Acquires $4.10 Million in The Hain Celestial Group,

September 28, 2017

About 211,405 shares traded. The Earnings to Price yield of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. It has underperformed by 38.97% the S&P500. Nathans Famous Incorporated (NASDAQ:NATH) had an increase of 12.89% in short interest. The company was initiated on Thursday, April 7 by Atlantic Securities. Buckingham Research maintained Hain Celestial Group Inc (NASDAQ:HAIN) on Wednesday, August 30 with "Neutral" rating.

NASCAR owner threatens to fire any driver who kneels for national anthem

September 28, 2017

Trump said that standing during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner", a tradition before the start of many amateur and virtually all professional athletic events in the USA , is "called respect for our country". President Trump continued his criticisms against National Football League players and executives who took a knee or protested before this week's games.

IAF Trainee Aircraft Crashes In Telangana, No Casualties Reported

September 28, 2017

A colonel will be ascertaining the cause of the incident. Sources says that it's a standard procedure, if a pilot is proficient enough to fly the aircraft, to do these sorties alone as part of their training. After a technical snag, the aircraft caught flames. The pilots immediately steered the plane away from populated areas to ensure that there are no casualties and then ejected, the source said.

Data is the 'new oil', says Mukesh Ambani

September 28, 2017

We have it in super abundance. Describing IMC 2017 as "an event that signals that India is one of the biggest telecom and digital markets in the world", Ambani pointed out that the pace of growth in India is unparalleled. The richest man in India urged executives from fellow technology companies in India and the country's government to work together in order to provide the countrymen with tools and investing in new ideas as the country climbs its way to succeed in the new digital age.

Meeting to plan for migration from storm-ravaged Puerto Rico

September 28, 2017

It has 3,000 containers sitting at the Port of San Juan filled with clothes, food, medicine, water, construction materials and even cars. The flight line there can accommodate military jets, freeing the Luis Muñoz Marín Airport near San Juan to accept commercial flights to and from the US mainland.

Piyush Goyal stresses on railway safety, track renewal

September 28, 2017

Piyush Goyal's comments came after GE said this week that the Indian government's "Make in India" initiative would be undermined if the railway ministry went ahead with plans to only use electric engines. Another plant at Madhepura, for modern electric locomotives, was awarded to French major Alstom. However, when Goyal replaced Prabhu, he hinted change in policy.

Dem Senator to Rally With Trump at Indiana Tax Reform Event

September 28, 2017

White House officials say Donnelly, senator Todd Young and congresswomen Susan Brooks and Jackie Walorski have been invited to travel to IN with the president on Air Force One. Along with North Dakota, Trump gave a speech on tax reform in Missouri, home of Democratic Sen. This is Trump's first visit to IN since last December, when he announced - as President-elect - that the Carrier Corp.

Israel says it foiled planned ISIS-inspired attack at Jerusalem holy site

September 28, 2017

A 16-year-old from the same town, who can not be named because he is a minor, was charged with attempting to aid an enemy and contact with a foreign agent. The official further emphasized that the Shin Bet views Israelis who support ISIS, and especially those who are in contact with its operatives and who work on its behalf inside Israel, as "a serious security threat".

Subsea 7 SA (SUBCY) Awesome Oscillator Trending Higher

September 28, 2017

It illustrates what's happening to the market driving force at the present moment. The CCI was created to typically stay within the reading of -100 to +100. After a recent check, the 14-day RSI is now at 52.56, the 7-day stands at 51.36, and the 3-day is sitting at 36.48. As a general rule, an RSI reading over 70 would signal overbought conditions.

In Afghanistan gunmen killed 12 security officials

September 28, 2017

The growing insurgency in Kandahar comes amid deteriorating security situation in the key southern provinces including Helmand which lies close to Kandahar province. The attack coincided with the visit of US Defence Secretary James Mattis and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to Kabul to ratify military support for the Afghan government led by Ashraf Ghani.

EC asks European leaders to accept Romania, Bulgaria in Schengen

September 28, 2017

The Schengen Borders Code has been amended on several previous occasions to ensure that it remains fit for goal. Germany has long argued it needs the controls to combat the threat of Islamic militancy in Europe. "All member states maintain the possibility to introduce internal border controls for other threats to their internal security", he said, stressing those "must remain exceptional".

Vehicle sought after woman, young daughter struck and killed in Scarborough

September 28, 2017

A police spokesperson told Global News Wednesday night the victims were a mother and daughter. Toronto Paramedics said the woman is believed to be in her 30s but the age of her child is not yet known. The family, police added, did not cross at a designated crossing area. Police said officers are looking for a dark-coloured, 2006-2011 model Honda Civic or Acura EL that was last seen travelling southbound on Warden Avenue.

Saudi Arabia raises ban on women driving

September 28, 2017

Saudi Arabia was the only country to ban women from driving. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the total amount of the second issuance has been sized at $12.5billion, equivalent to SAR 46.9 billion, consisting of three tranches of Notes as follows: $3 billion (equivalent to SAR 11.3 billion) Notes maturing 2023, $5 billion (equivalent to SAR 18.8 billion) Notes maturing 2028, and $4.5 billion (equivalent to SAR 16.9 billion) Notes maturing 2047.

Karnataka: Coming soon, a Bill to kill superstition

September 28, 2017

However, in the diluted version of the bill that was approved, astrology or vaastu are not banned as against the original proposal. The prohibited practices will be those that violate human dignity, the law minister added. The words "aghori" and "narabali" (cannibalism and human sacrifice) have also been deleted in the revised bill as these practices are not found in the State.

7-year-old Kollam girl raped, murdered by relative

September 28, 2017

The girl, Srilakshmi, went missing from yesterday after she had gone for tuition class. The girl's body was found in a rubber estate in Kulathupuzha, about 60 km from state capital Thiruvananthapuram. When police came to the spot, they realized that the girl was dead. The police have taken into custody her uncle Rajesh in connection with the crime.

NC's Outer Banks braces for Maria

September 28, 2017

Another storm, Hurricane Lee , is located over the central Atlantic Ocean nearly 1,000 miles east of Bermuda but is expected to stay far from shore, Feltgen said. On the current track, Lee will remain over the open waters of the central Atlantic with no threat to land. HURRICANE LEE: Lee remains a Category 1 hurricane.

Rahul Gandhi is a Christian, has church inside 10 Janpath: Subramanian Swamy

September 28, 2017

The Congress said that his visit to these temples was aimed at countering the Hindutva ideology of the BJP and the RSS. Speaking to news agency ANI , Swamy asked why there is a church at 10 Janpath, adding that Rahul has been practising Christianity for many years.

Floating hospital, USS Comfort, among ships heading to Puerto Rico

September 28, 2017

But the singer is probably is the most prominent person to speak up about what other critics are calling Trump's "belated, ' 'lackluster, ' and even 'Katrina"-like response to the US territory's growing humanitarian crisis". "The people are fantastic people", he said. In Puerto Rico, the power utility is slowly restoring power to customers, including the Centro Medico Hospital in San Juan and San Pablo Hospital in Bayamon.

North Korea calls Trump's comments a 'declaration of war'

September 28, 2017

Kim responded to Trump's remarks at the UN General Assembly in a statement on state media, calling the president "mentally deranged" and threatening to take the "highest level of hard-line countermeasure in history". His South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha added: 'It is imperative that we, Korea and the USA together, manage the situation in order to prevent further escalation of tensions or any kind of accidental military clashes which can quickly go out of control'.

Mark Zuckerberg responds to Trump, regrets he dismissed election concerns

September 28, 2017

But instead of ruminating on why people might feel that way, Zuckerberg came up with four different reasons as to why charges of bias and meddling were being blown out of proportion - and how the 2016 election was unlike anything else before.

Attack on Kabul airport after Mattis arrives, 1 helicopter destroyed

September 28, 2017

The Taliban and ISIS are both taking credit for a rocket attack on Kabul airport early Wednesday just hours after U.S. It was not immediately known if Mattis' plane was damaged in the attack. Later, he will hold a press conference with Ghani and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief. Wednesday's attack marked a rocky start for Mattis's first visit to Afghanistan since president Donald Trump decided the USA should stop trying to rebuild the country and instead focus on fighting ...

Spyder Movie Second / 2nd Day Collections- Spyder Thursday Income Report

September 28, 2017

The Tollywood trade experts were expecting Mahesh Spyder is going to be the highest grosser. As expected, the collection has been good in prime centres that include Chennai, while doing average business in other centres. SPYder hit theaters on Wednesday i.e. September 27. The movie was running with successful collections. Now that the role played by her in Spyder could not impress Telugu audience and not even her fans.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fremont tops Davis in 4-set tussle

September 28, 2017

Jaynee Prestegaard had eight kills, with Sammy Smith adding four. Emilee Burleson went 5 for 5 serving with an ace and a kill. Maci Cloninger (31 digs) and Laiken Hoback (33 assists, three aces) also keyed the comeback. Kamryn Geddes led Ogden with six kills, 12 digs and one ace. Kerens improved to 2-1 in the district race with a sweep over Oakwood Tuesday. Set scores were 25-13, 25-10, 25-12.

Trump Performs Mocking Impersonations of John McCain and Mitch McConnell in Private

September 28, 2017

McCain , who has brain cancer and recently revealed his prognosis is "very poor", also suffers from lifelong injuries sustained during his time as a prisoner of war and can not lift his arms above his shoulders. Senators Mitch McConnell and John McCain speak in the halls during the Congress of Tomorrow, Republican Member Retreat, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel on January 26 in Philadelphia.

Trump Hesitates to Waive Jones Act to Help Puerto Rico

September 28, 2017

The law's original intent was to fortify the U.S. ship building industry after World War I . On Tuesday, the Trump administration said there was no need to waive shipping restrictions to help get fuel and supplies to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, saying it would do nothing to address the island's damaged ports, the main impediment to shipping.

Donald Trump blasts Republicans who are against Graham-Cassidy proposal

September 28, 2017

What that actually means: Big cuts in future federal spending and shifting burdens to unprepared states that must then make drastic cuts in services. "We urge them to consider the countless lives that would be negatively impacted if Cassidy-Graham proposal is passed", he said. If young, healthy people opt out of the system, prices go up for everyone else.

Zuckerberg addresses Trump's bias accusations in blog post

September 28, 2017

The heated rhetoric comes as public scrutiny of the role of technology companies played in the election is set to heat up. " Facebook was always anti-Trump". He later walked back those comments, and said in February that it was Facebook's responsibility "to amplify the good effects and mitigate the bad".

Roy Moore beats Trump-, NRA-backed candidate in Alabama race

September 28, 2017

Supreme Court's ruling in 2015 that legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. And even though Trump backed unusual in the primary, Moore has repeatedly expressed his admiration of the president's agenda and flaunted his slogan, "Make America Great Again".

Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi test today

September 28, 2017

Captain of Pakistan team Sarfraz Ahmed said that the team has learned a lot from retired cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan. "Obviously, it´s not easy to fill the void they left as they were the backbone of our batting", said Sarfraz earlier this week.

IN police shoot at actor playing bank robber

September 28, 2017

IN state police said officers in Crawfordsville were responding to a report of a possible robbery at Backstep Brewing on Tuesday evening when they encountered actor Jim Duff. Police said neither the production company nor the bar owners notified police or local businesses about the film shoot. No one was injured. Duff was initially taken into custody until his story was authenticated, and he was released.

Forget Salman Khan's marriage; he is all set to become a father

September 28, 2017

Earlier, filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Tusshar Kapoor had also opted for surrogace to embrace fatherhood. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and his marriage plans are something that can not go together. Interestingly, Salman's friends Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan each have a child through IVF. He and his wife Seema are already parents to Nirvaan who was born in 2000.

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