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Van Hits 3 People Near Penn Station After Gas Pedal Gets Stuck

September 30, 2017

A view of the scene where a van struck pedestrians near Penn Station in New York City. "Heard the hit, screams and ran for it". Three people were injured after being hit by a van near the entrance of Penn Station in New York, according to NBC New York .

San Juan Mayor Makes Emotional Plea: "Save Us From Dying"

September 30, 2017

Virgin Islands are suffering". "This is a 'people are dying story.' This is a life-or-death story". "Well, maybe from where she's standing it's a good news story", Cruz said after seeing a clip of Duke's remarks. "And if we don't get the food and water into people's hands, we are going to see something close to a genocide". More troops, medical supplies and vehicles were on the way to the island, but it will be some time before the USA territory is back on its feet, the senior US general ...

Rihanna Takes on Trump Over Puerto Rico and Twitter's Going Crazy

September 30, 2017

Rihanna on Thursday shared an image with the president of the New York Daily News's September 27 front page which read, "No food, no water, no power, no medical care for the dying ..." Dear @realDonaldTrump I know you've probably already seen this, but I just wanted to make sure! "Don't let your people die like this".

Maine Mariners making a return to Portland

September 30, 2017

Thousands of fans voted on which one of the finalists would be the team name. Portland's newest professional hockey franchise won't be the Puffins, Watchmen, Lumberjacks or Wild Blueberries. Now that the name Mariners has been decided, Comcast Spectacor will soon unveil a logo, color scheme updated website and mascot created. The team is now collecting deposits on full season tickets as they prepare for their inaugural season starting October 2018.

Family: Remains found on Nicholson are those of missing LSU student

September 30, 2017

Klaas Deputy Director Ray Mooney said his organization was asked to help earlier this week. The East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office is also on the scene. His vehicle was left parked on campus, however, his neon green bike is missing. The Nickelottes have enlisted the help of the Klaas KIDS Foundation, a Pensacola, Florida, based nonprofit that assists families in searching for missing children.

Arrest following CBD incident

September 30, 2017

An eyewitness has told the ABC the man, wearing a black motorcycle helmet, got out of the auto wielding a black baton wearing "full head to toe military gear". "He swerved and tried to run me over", Mr Cooke said. "We've got no information that he was trying to harm anyone". Acting Superintendent Newman said the man made no threats when he was arrested.

Homeland Security chief Elaine Duke just made Trump's Puerto Rico problem worse

September 30, 2017

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke said she signed the waiver of a federal law called the Jones Act to clear the way for foreign-flagged ships to deliver supplies between US ports. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill. "I am proud of Americans helping Americans, friends and strangers alike". John Cornelio, spokesman for U.S. Northern Command, said Buchanan is being sent to the island to better assess the situation so the military can provide the highest level of support for the disaster.

California starts tackling huge affordable housing shortage

September 30, 2017

Three bills heading the list would provide substantial funding for affordable housing, put an affordable housing bond issue on the 2018 ballot, and ease requirements for developers in cities not meeting state housing requirements. "Skyrocketing housing costs have squeezed California's working and middle class for too long", said Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego). "SB 2 will provide an ongoing infusion of funding that communities all over California need to build affordable housing, so ...

Oprah Winfrey drops another giant hint about her political aspirations

September 30, 2017

Whatever the reason, Oprah is no longer shying away from talk about her running for president. However, in March, she did suggest that Trump's election had caused her to reconsider her perception that she didn't have the experience or the knowledge she needed for the job, according to another CNN report.

Nicki Minaj And Azealia Banks Finally End Feud, Rapper Apologizes On Instagram

September 30, 2017

In an Instagram post on Thursday, Banks acknowledged the "loads of unnecessary jabs" she's fired at Minaj over the years and suggested that Minaj should be receiving praise for all she's done in the music industry. Banks responded by writing a tweet addressing Minaj , asking, "Did you mean..." According to Banks, she "cried a bit when [Minaj] responded". In the post, Banks admits that she "cried a bit" when she read Nicki's response, which read, "You're very talented & very smart".

Seoul: More N. Korea provocations in October

September 30, 2017

He has said his administration intends to attempt to renegotiate a bilateral trade deal with South Korea that was signed by President Barack Obama in 2011. "War against North Korea might produce a similar outcome, at least in the short term, rallying public support behind the commander-in-chief and dividing his Democratic opponents", Chalmers wrote, adding: "He might also believe that it would be hard for the mainstream media to maintain their focus on his past ties with Russian Federation ...

Facebook sends help to Puerto Rico to get the island back online

September 30, 2017

Bossert said the administration will ask Congress in the next two to four weeks for additional funding on top of an existing $7.1 billion appropriation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency that becomes available on October 1. Other cruise lines are also pitching in. To make matters more complicated, workers need gasoline to drive between work sites and their homes. Archer Lebrón, a representative for the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, said it was unacceptable that cell ...

Three people struck outside Madison Square Garden by hit-and-run driver

September 30, 2017

A man is taken into custody after striking multiple pedestrians. . Vasavi Pandey, 22, was walking toward Penn Station to catch a train home to New Jersey when she said she began to see people running. Penn Station, at Madison Square Garden, is one of the city's major transport hubs. Officials state the incident was an accident while one reporter said the van's brakes gave out and the driver couldn't control its path.

Grandma Tina Knowles Talks Beyoncé's Twins and Blue Ivy

September 30, 2017

While three-month-old twins, Sir and Rumi , held down the fort at home, Bey, her husband, JAY-Z, and their five-year-old daughter Blue Ivy enjoyed the coolest family outing on Saturday night. What now? She feels responsible for their existence. The couple announced the arrival of their second daughter and first son in typically understated style.

ROIC & Quant Score card Review for Enable Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:ENBL)

September 30, 2017

It has underperformed by 13.15% the S&P500. The Firm is a well-known provider of shipping transportation services. The petroleum products and by-products it collects, transports, stores and markets are produced by oil and gas companies. As of the end of the quarter Taylor Wealth Management Partners had sold 3,925 shares trimming its holdings by 2.1%. 7 funds opened positions while 17 raised stakes.

UD Jesuit RB Elijah Collins, Georgia OT James Ohonba pick MSU

September 30, 2017

We did a lot of good things against Penn State and we can't lose sight of that, " he said. "He kept my spot open for a long period of time and I really appreciate that". Coach Kirk Ferentz said he isn't too caught up in the numbers game right now, saying it remains too early for statistics to carry much meaning. Whereas, at the other schools, it was one or two coaches .

Former Akali Dal minister Sucha Singh Langah booked for rape in Punjab

September 29, 2017

Police sources said the woman attached a video clipping along with her police complaint to substantiate her claim. "I dared not speak against him because he was a very powerful man", the woman said in her statement. "I reminded him that I was his daughter's classmate so I am like a daughter to him". Langah is the president of the Gurdaspur district unit of the SAD.

Canadian arrest warrant for Vatican diplomat on possible child porn charges

September 30, 2017

The police department in Windsor, Ontario, announced on Thursday that it is seeking to arrest Capella, 50, for uploading child pornography to a social network while he was visiting a house of worship in Windsor between Dec 24 and 27, in 2016.

Dutch, Allies Drop Call for Inquiry into Yemen Rights Abuses

September 29, 2017

Yemen fell into civil war in 2014 when Houthi rebels overran the capital Sanaa and much of the country, forcing the internationally recognized government to flee to Saudi Arabia . the evidence will be lost, the prospect of victims of being able to eventually secure justice is going to decrease dramatically". "Both sides have carried out arbitrary detentions, torture, and forced disappearances".

Police warn of 'crime spree' across southern Ontario

September 30, 2017

Waterloo Regional Police say the pair are believed to be behind an incident outside a supermarket on Ottawa Street South in Kitchener last week. Of note is an incident on September 26, when suspects attempted to evade arrest in a parking lot in Niagara-on-the-Lake, damaging several police vehicles and civilian vehicles in the process.

US sends more aid to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria's destruction

September 30, 2017

But there's a long way before the recovery effort gets up to full speed. The complaints came eight days after Hurricane Maria slammed into the U.S. Trump said the situation in Puerto Rico is serious and that there isn't an easy solution. "There are still a lot of logistical challenges in Puerto Rico", Rubio said.

Leading auto companies race to target Saudi women drivers with 'cheesy' ads

September 29, 2017

A government spokesman in Saudi Arabia announced on September 28 that women will be allowed to drive from the age of 18, though they could still face tighter controls than male drivers. A headscarf and an abaya - a full-length, loose-fitting robe - must be worn, according to a fact sheet from the U.S. State Department. At a time the relationship between Western countries and the Islamic world is tenuous at best, this change in age-old practice is an encouraging sign that differences ...

Met Office issue weather warning for North

September 29, 2017

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Cumbria and say that persistent heavy rain is forecast to batter the county. Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible. In addition, strong winds may be an additional hazard at times, perhaps with falling trees causing some interruptions to power supplies. Heavy rain and wind is set to clear at around 6pm on Monday in the South West.

One police officer killed, other wounded in Georgia shooting

September 29, 2017

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office told WAGA that there are two suspects in the shooting, but only Spangler is at large. One suspect is at large, and another suspect is in custody. The Polk County Standard Journal reports that police from numerous agencies closed down access to Santa Claus Road. Atkinson said that no names are yet being released pending notification of the next of kin.

Woman arrested for fatally botching mom's butt injection

September 29, 2017

Police on Thursday arrested Allison Spence, 44, charging her with manslaughter and unauthorized practice of a profession for her role in the death of 31-year-old Latesha Bynum . "My sister never injected anybody". " She told us they had a place in the city that they rented". The late Bynum met with a "nurse" at a Dunkin' Donuts that was reportedly used a waiting room by the person who performed the fatal procedure.

More flights leaving San Juan, but thousands are still stranded

September 29, 2017

Rivera made a five-hour trek from San Juan to Ponce to visit his father, a drive that usually takes an hour, he said. Speaking with host Alisyn Camerota, Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz blistered the White House over what it called a "good news story".

Brees: Saints will kneel before national anthem Sunday, then stand together

September 29, 2017

TOGETHER AS ONE: Saints players haven't decided what form of unity they will show, or when it will be shown, in the aftermath of Sunday's show of unity by some players, coaches and owners from nearly every NFL team, in the aftermath of President Trump's call for NFL owners to fire players who did not stand for the playing of the national anthem.

Weakened Merkel faces challenges in reshaping Europe, say experts

September 29, 2017

Merkel won her fourth term in office on Sunday, scoring around 33 percent of the vote with her Christian Union bloc, short of an outright majority. But her party appeared on track for its poorest performance since the first German election after World War Two and its only path to power may be through an unwieldy, untested three-way coalition with the ecologist Greens and liberal Free Democrats (FDP), fierce critics of Macron's ideas for Europe.

Second Rockfall In Two Days At Yosemite's El Capitan Injures One

September 29, 2017

Park officials identified the man as Jim Evans. Fortunately, no one else in the auto was injured. The huge rock chunk that fell Thursday, injuring one person and sending a cloud of dust over Yosemite Valley , was between 400 and 500 feet in length.

The White House Is Reportedly Investigating Aides' Private Emails

September 29, 2017

The review is meant to ensure that any information in private emails responsive to congressional probes of Russia's interference in the election is turned over to appropriate committees, the person said, adding that it should not be considered a formal investigation.

'Big decisions' needed on rebuilding Puerto Rico, says Donald Trump

September 29, 2017

Where is the good news?" she concluded. On Thursday, Duke expressed nothing short of full confidence when she talked to reporters about Puerto Rico outside the White House. Maria, the most powerful storm to hit Puerto Rico in almost 90 years, has killed at least 16 people on the island and more than 30 across the Caribbean.

North Korea says 5 MILLION soldiers have enlisted after USA Trump provocation

September 29, 2017

Additionally, South Korean intelligence officials told NK News that North Korea couldn't even reliably track the B-1B flights. Even if North Korea were to fire at the US, he's confident that the military could help. "They wanted to get a beat on the new president. but that did not happen", said Douglas Paal, a member of President Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush's National Security Council staffs who was contacted on several occasions by the North Koreans this year.

Police probe double homicide after couple found dead in south Vancouver home

September 29, 2017

Police have not confirmed who the vehicle belongs now and are now working to figure out what role, if any, it had in the murders. In a statement, Const. Doucette said officers were called to the home after a friend stopped by and noticed something that caught their attention. "Every little piece of information will help in an investigation like this".

USA military aircraft crash in Syria injures two

September 29, 2017

The persons suffered non-life threatening injuries and were sent to a hospital where they were evaluated and later released, the coalition added. The statement also said that two USA service members were injured in the landing but added that the injuries were "non-life threatening" and said that they have both been released from a medical treatment facility.

Brexit negotiations move forward - but only slightly

September 29, 2017

On Thursday, Barnier hailed a "new dynamic" to the negotiations , after May's Florence speech, but suggested talks could remain in a stalemate for months unless the United Kingdom agreed to honour all its financial commitments and give concessions over the role of the European court of justice in overseeing the withdrawal agreement.

12th death from nursing home that lost power, AC during Irma

September 29, 2017

The emergency action also requires SNFs to submit their new generators to inspections by fire marshals, and provide local officials with detailed disaster plans. A new lawsuit-surely only the first of what may become many lawsuits to be filed resulting from the recent deaths of 11 elderly patients at a Florida nursing home in the wake of Hurricane Irma-points to what can happen when regulation fails to protect the vulnerable or when the regulations in place are insufficiently enforced.

UKIP Names Former Army Officer Henry Bolton as New Leader

September 29, 2017

Mr Crowther told Ukip's party conference: "Our society has been built on Christian principles, including the primary aspirations to be loving, forgiving, peaceful and just". Some 12,915 votes were cast in the leadership election, a 46% turnout. The protesters stood with banners reading: "We say no to racism". Whittle, who is arguably the party's most well-known remaining figure, was the bookmakers' favourite to win the contest just hours before the result was announced but finished in ...

Judge investigated for letting 'clever' Oxford student go free for stabbing boyfriend

September 29, 2017

Standing trial in May, Woodward pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding, after she punched and stabbed Thomas Fairclough whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Enraged, she was said to have thrown a laptop at him before stabbing him with a knife, also injuring two of his fingers. In a previous hearing, he said: 'To prevent this extraordinary, able young lady from following her long-held desire to enter the profession she wishes to would be too severe'.

Walsh, Baker Establish Fund To Help Hurricane Victims In Puerto Rico

September 29, 2017

Hurricane Maria began tearing across the island early in the morning of September 20 as a Category 4 storm with winds of 155 miles per hour. At least 16 people were killed. Aides to the Massachusetts Republican say Baker wanted to express to Gov. Ricardo Rossello "his heartfelt condolences for the devastating damage and tragedy in Puerto Rico".

Macron says Britain could have a place in 'reformed' EU

September 29, 2017

If the FDP becomes a coalition partner, it will be hard for Merkel to realize such a move, said Darvas. Weakened by the worst result for her party since 1949 and facing a more fractious political landscape at home, Germany's Angela Merkel could be forced to rein in plans to re-shape Europe together with France's Emmanuel Macron.

Trump to 'Confront North Korea Threat' on Asia Tour

September 29, 2017

He will visit Japan , China , South Korea , Vietnam , the Philippines and the USA state of Hawaii for an 11-day trip. There will also be a stop in Hawaii. North Korea responded with pledges to take the "highest-level" action against the USA and warned that it might conduct the "most powerful" atmospheric hydrogen bomb test in the Pacific Ocean.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court reinstates suit challenging school funding

September 29, 2017

The latest challenge to this ruling comes from a state employee in Illinois, Mark Janus , who says Illinois law violates his First Amendment right to free speech by requiring him to pay fees subsidizing a union he does not support. Conservatives who rely on voluntary contributions can not begin to match the enormous revenues the teachers' unions extract by force from people who are legally compelled to pay them.

'Tanu weds Manu Returns 3' is not happening, says Aanand L. Rai

September 29, 2017

The Aanand L Rai directorial helped in establishing the actress as one of the strongest performers in Bollywood today. According to a leading daily, Aanand L Rai recently rubbished the rumours about fallout with Kangana Ranaut . Once the pressure of Manikarnika (her next movie) is off me, I will meet and spend some time with him. Kangana Ranaut even won National Award for the sequel.

Analyst Opinions on Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB)

September 29, 2017

Short interest increased 26,735,873 over that timeframe. BlackRock has an ownership of 48,949,216 stocks of the financial services provider's shares valued $1,243,309,000 after scooping up an extra 47,483,352 shares through out the quarter.

Gary Lineker in row with Ukip over party's new logo

September 29, 2017

A design firm came up with several alternative ideas for the members to vote on, with delegates at the conference given a red disc to place in a bucket indicating which of the final two they preferred. The Premier League's internal legal team is believed to be looking at the logo. A number of the party's MEPs have warned Ukip will be "finished" if she wins, with Nigel Farage threatening to leave and start his own party.

Bali volcano ready to erupt, volcanologist says

September 29, 2017

Kasbani, head of the CVGHM, said white steam clouds occasionally rise 50 to 200 metres above the summit and their frequency is now increasing. "The exact date and time of future eruptions can not be predicted, however; CVGHM will issue warnings when conditions change and eruptions are more certain".

Korean stocks open lower on US-N. Korea tension

September 29, 2017

Earlier on Monday, State Department's spokesperson Katina Adams said that U.S. seeks a "peaceful denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula". Trump tweeted last weekend: "Just heard Foreign Minister of North Korea speak at UN". She further said it is "never appropriate" to shoot down another nation's aircraft in worldwide waters and the United States administration plans to continue to protect the area.

M'sia vs N Korea football meet postponed for third time

September 29, 2017

Malaysia has banned its citizens from travelling to North Korea "until further notice", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. It is not now clear whether they will be affected by this travel ban. But the Asian body gave the all-clear earlier this month after Lebanon played in Pyongyang in an incident-free Asian Cup qualifier. The travel ban prompted the region's football governing body to postpone for the third time an Asian Cup qualifier match between Malaysia and North ...

Canyon Fire continues to burn in Corona

September 29, 2017

Captain Steve Concialdi with the Orange County Fire Authority says crews have been working through the night to protect homes, but he told KPCC media partner NBC 4 that weather conditions could make their work more hard. Authorities said more than a thousand people have been forced to evacuate their homes to escape a fast-moving Canyon Fire south of Los Angeles. Twelve helicopters and five air tankers are also assigned to the firefight.

Tallgrass Energy Partners (TEP) Given Daily Media Impact Rating of 0.03

September 29, 2017

About shares traded. Bank of New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:BK) has risen 13.98% since September 29, 2016 and is uptrending. Barclays Capital maintained Tallgrass Energy GP LP (NYSE: TEGP ) on Thursday, February 18 with "Overweight" rating. New York-based Highbridge Mgmt Llc has invested 0% in Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE:NEM). 74,400 were reported by California Employees Retirement. Andra Ap stated it has 0.17% of its portfolio in Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE:NEM).

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