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GOP Lawmakers May Consider Banning 'Bump Stock' Gun Attachments

October 06, 2017

President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas on Wednesday but said "We're not going to talk about that today" when asked about gun issues. Sen. Dianne Feinstein , D-California, introduced legislation Wednesday that would ban manufacturing or procession of accessories that accelerate a semi-automatic rifle's rate of fire to that of an automatic weapon.

Death toll rises to 15 in Balochistan shrine blast

October 06, 2017

A bomb attack on the same shrine killed 35 people in 2005. He also prayed for the early recovery of the injured and directed the authorities concerned to provide all possible medical facilities to the injured. Dr Akbar Harifal added that 13 patients had received minor wounds and majority were discharged immediately after first aid. Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has condemned the blast as well.

IL man installs 58 crosses to honour Las Vegas victims

October 06, 2017

The $1,200 was a donation to Zanis so he could bring his pickup truck filled with crosses here to Las Vegas to remember those who had lost their lives in Sunday's shootings. In the past two decades, Greg Zanis has built more than 20,000 crosses and now more are heading to Las Vegas to memorialize the shooting victims.

State GOP lawmakers consider special session waste of time, money

October 06, 2017

Unfortunately, after we assembled for the special session , the other party chose to waste this opportunity to get this right. The Senate blamed Democratic Gov. But it was very concerning that Hickenlooper had suggested the cost of holding the session could be covered by the special taxing districts that would have benefited from a legislative change.

Indian air force helicopter crash kills five

October 06, 2017

The Indian Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry into the crash in order to ascertain the cause. The helicopter reportedly crashed around 6 am Friday while it was on an air maintenance mission. India has also been expanding its military infrastructure in the area to narrow the gap with China which has superior road and air links. This is said to be Nirmala Sitharaman's first visit to the state, which is claimed by China as its territory.

Dreamers have Until Today to Re-register for DACA Protection

October 06, 2017

After all, Trump seems oblivious to the fact that his actions are hurting law-abiding people who aren't to blame for having moved here as young children. "I am feeling determined", he said. Everything. People don't think about - OK if I get deported, you have to turn off this this and that, you have to close bank accounts, you have to.

Trump Praises First Responders in Vegas: A Grateful Nation Thanks You

October 06, 2017

In a CNN town hall meeting, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke via satellite to the husband and daughter of a woman who died in Sunday's shooting in Las Vegas and made them a promise on gun control. But the president also acknowledged the magnitude of the loss of life and the shock of an evening of music and celebration ending in panic and carnage.

Accidents like a massacre in Russian Federation! 19 people died

October 06, 2017

Russian investigative committee's Moscow department for transport said: "At least 17 people have died in the collision ". "It got literally torn apart", Rita Shlyakhtina said. The Moscow railway authority has given further details on the incident that took place this morning. The train involved in the crash was reportedly traveling from St Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod.

Hawaii tells Supreme Court it plans to challenge new travel ban

October 06, 2017

Certain government officials from Venezuela were also barred. Among the issues raised by the challengers is whether the ban discriminated against Muslims in violation of the U.S. In his letter , Francisco told the justices that there's no sense in holding arguments or issuing a decision about policies no longer in effect. The challengers, which include Hawaii and the International Refugee Assistance Project, claim the cases are in no way moot.

Bomb threat at Cortland High School was 'not credible'

October 06, 2017

School officials at Cortland High School were put on alert Thursday morning after police were called to the school to investigate rumors of a bomb threat that surfaced on social media. Paul, Minnesota; and Davenport, Iowa. Police do not believe Strickland meant to carry out the threat, saying there was no credible evidence. "Both the school and district take claims like those in this post seriously", the district said, "and will continue to work with law enforcement to investigate the ...

Trump Suggests Senate Intel Committee Investigate 'Fake News'

October 06, 2017

While the Senate Intelligence Committee is investigating Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 United States election, President Donald Trump has urged the body to look into American media to see why "so much of our news is just made up-FAKE!" His comments come after the leaders of the panel said Wednesday it is still investigating whether there was any collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation during the 2016 presidential race.

Saudi Aramco plans expansion in India with new unit

October 06, 2017

A plan to list Saudi Aramco in 2018 is on track, senior Saudi officials said in Moscow on Thursday, as Saudi Arabia gears up to sign a string of investment agreements with Russian Federation. Saudi Aramco will participate in the historic Royal Visit to Russian Federation by The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud during 4-7 October 2017.

NRA calls for regulation of 'bump stocks' after Las Vegas massacre

October 06, 2017

This week, he says he has gotten several calls about bump stocks . The NRA statement reiterated its position that "banning guns from law-abiding Americans based on the criminal act of a madman will do nothing to prevent future attacks".

Bucs' kicking nightmare continues with three misses in loss to Patriots

October 06, 2017

The Patriots have won six of the eight meetings all-time between the franchises, including the past three contests. "It's going to come down to how well we play and how well you play is often times a reflection of how well you practice and prepare", said Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during his press conference on Tuesday.

I will never forget Las Vegas officers, doctors, victims

October 06, 2017

Trump's hand. Trump said that the hospital was full the night the massacre happened, but that staff found room for all the people who came in. The president said his message to the victims is "we have a great country, and we're there for you".

White House says now is no time for gun debate

October 06, 2017

He said: "We'll talk about that later". Sounds like dramatic Bannon has still got Trump paranoid about them evil globalists. He also drove past the Trump hotel. "We can not imagine their loss". "In the depths of horror, we will always find hope in the men and women who risked their lives", Trump said.

Suddenly, White House and NRA open to (a little) gun control

October 06, 2017

Curbelo said his office has been "flooded" with calls from fellow lawmakers inquiring about the bill . Florida Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R) told FOX Business' Stuart Varney that most members of Congress understand that bump stocks are flagrant and circumventions of current law.

Marilou Danley, Girlfriend of Las Vegas Gunman, Arrives in US, Sources Say

October 06, 2017

A law enforcement official said she arrived on a flight from Manila to Los Angeles, where Federal Bureau of Investigation agents were waiting late Tuesday night. She had allegedly been "sent away" by Paddock so she could not get in the way of his deadly massacre. But that won't be to compensate the 59 peoples' lives.

Las Vegas Shooting: Clinton puts target on NRA over killings

October 06, 2017

Preliminary information was still trickling in when Hillary Clinton took to Twitter Monday to exploit the tragedy and loss of life in Las Vegas in order to push a political agenda and attack the NRA . With the help of the NRA, America's premier terrorist organization, a white man kills over 50 and wounds over 500 in Las Vegas shooting . Let's do what she couldn't: grieve for now, pray for the victims and their families, wait for the rest of the story to come out, and then determine ...

Russian Federation says it critically injured Tahrir al Sham leader in Syria

October 06, 2017

Syrian media previously claimed that its strikes killed Golani in 2013, though his group denied his death. Jolani headed Jabhat al-Nusra, or the Nusra Front, which later changed its name to Fateh al-Sham in 2016 when it cut ties with al-Qaeda.

Anambra gov election: INEC begins voter education, to stem apathy

October 06, 2017

The constitution is very clear on the processes and procedures for registration and you are required to comply with all the requirements. Unfortunately, out of the 46 registered political parties, only 28 parties are in compliance. Osuala, who said that IFES had participated in election exercise in more than 150 countries, called on the mass media, civil society oragnisations, security agents and INEC to collaborate for successful election.

Las Vegas cops unsure if gunman eyed earlier Chance the Rapper concert

October 06, 2017

But Lombardo said investigators had determined that Stephen Paddock rented a room in the Ogden Las Vegas around the same time as the "Life is Beautiful" music festival, which was held September 22-24. Police said Paddock, 64, was found dead when authorities stormed his Mandalay Bay hotel room. According to sources who spoke with The Daily Beast , Paddock's act of domestic terrorism allegedly centered Chance The Rapper and Lorde on the previous weekend as targets of his deadly ...

Analysts Take on NII Holdings Cmn (NIHD)

October 06, 2017

According to analysts NII Holdings Cmn (NASDAQ: NIHD)'s minimum EPS for the current quarter is at $0 and can go high up to $0. Watching some historical volatility numbers on shares of NII Holdings, Inc . The Return on Assets for NII Holdings, Inc . The Value Composite One (VC1) is a method that investors use to determine a company's value. The VC1 of NII Holdings, Inc .

Officers injured when motorcycles barrel through fatal accident scene

October 06, 2017

As of Thursday no charges were filed against the driver of the truck, who remained at the scene, according to the prosecutor's office. A crowd gathered and as the officers responded, witnesses say two motorcycles barreled through the crime scene, striking the investigators.

Most Active Stock: Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)

October 06, 2017

The Kroger Co. (KR) has an EBITDA margin of 3.88%, compared to an EBITDA margin of 6.83% for Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc . It has underperformed by 18.58% the S&P500. Important Technical Indicators to keep in Focus: Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc . 11 of them rate its stock a hold. Analysts‟ target price forecasts are a prediction of a stock‟s future price, generally over the 12 months following the release date (Asquith et al., 2005).

YouTube Criticized for Promoting Las Vegas Massacre Conspiracy Videos

October 06, 2017

On Wednesday a YouTube spokesperson insisted the site was highlighting reputable videos and told the Guardian that conspiracy videos on its search page did not violate its standards. On Tuesday, that video appeared as the fifth result when searching YouTube for "Las Vegas shooting", according to the report, helping it rack up more than 1.1 million views in just over a day.

One mass shooting every day: Seven facts about gun violence in America

October 06, 2017

We can be the beacon of light for the rest of the U.S. Here's the headline: "477 Days". Gun sales in the U.S. have fallen for the first time since 2001 under President Trump, suggesting that America's gun lovers see no prospect of new controls despite mass shootings becoming deadlier and more frequent.

Search ends for Mexico City quake victims

October 06, 2017

The head of the government of Mexico City , Miguel Angel Mancera, reported it and added that they will check another 1,193 properties to determine the severity of the damage. "What they wanted was to have their family members with them", Moody said. The government of Mexico can carry up to thousands of buildings due to injuries received in the natural disaster.

Did the Chinese ever leave Doklam? Sizeable presence of troops near site

October 06, 2017

India has not yet objected to China's fresh road-construction activity, which is around 10-km from the earlier troop face-off site+, because it is not southwards towards the militarily-sensitive Jampheri Ridge area like before. "However, their forces in Chumbi Valley are still deployed and I expect them to withdraw as their exercise in the area gets over", Dhanoa told media.

NRA backs review of devices used in Vegas shooting

October 06, 2017

Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., added in a statement . The NRA, in their first statement since the October 1 shooting in Las Vegas, said that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives should "immediately review whether these devices comply with federal law".

Man burns four children to death in Brazil

October 06, 2017

The horrific incident occurred when about 50 students were in the nursery. Some of the injured are understood to have life-threatening injuries. Authorities said the suspect is a security guard who allegedly set fire to the daycare center, in Janauba, a town in southeastern Minas Gerais state, the BBC reports.

Gazprom Neft partners with Saudi Aramco on oilfield technology development

October 06, 2017

The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Russia's state company for exporting military products ROSOBORONEXPORT to manufacture high-grade military equipment in the kingdom. These are part of efforts by two of the world´s biggest oil producers to increase cooperation. Nasser said Aramco was discussing several investment opportunities with Russian firms.

Mother accused of setting 4-year-old on fire in bathtub

October 06, 2017

After force-entry was used, firefighters obveserved smoke coming from both the stove and a pile of clothing in the bathtub. Di Stasio's father, Ralph, said the whole thing is hard to accept. Another witness says she saw Di Stasio climb out of her apartment window and run away. She was eventually located by police. In her purse, they found a handwritten note with a phone number.

White House "Open" to Banning Bump Stocks

October 06, 2017

She added: "But that's not the place that we are in at the moment". "Their examples will serve as an eternal reminder that the American spirit can not and will not be broken". Police believe he shot himself just before they stormed the room. "You have a true friend and champion in the White House", Trump told an NRA gathering in April.

Las Vegas massacre opens crack in gun laws stalemate

October 06, 2017

When asked about the NRA statement during Thursday's press briefing, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the administration would "welcome" a conversation on increasing regulations on bump stocks . Ryan, R-Wis., made similar comments Wednesday in a radio interview on WISN in Milwaukee. "A lot of us are coming up to speed". "Bad people are going to do bad things".

Mueller team questions ex-spy on Trump dossier

October 06, 2017

And the reason they didn't include the dossier in those reports is specifically because they had corroborated some of the claims in the dossier and if they were going to put those claims, and if they were going to mention the dossier in their reporting, they would ultimately have to explain how they corroborated it, how they figured out that what Christopher Steele said in that dossier was correct.

Trump to Reporters: 'Maybe It's the Calm Before the Storm'

October 06, 2017

Again, reporters asked him what he meant, and if the storm had anything to do with Iran or ISIS, and again, Trump did not answer. "Maybe it's the calm before the storm", the president said after the White House called reporters out for a photo opportunity with officials and their spouses.

Police confirm Las Vegas shooter rented room near festival Lorde headlined

October 06, 2017

When Paddock checked into the Mandalay Bay on September 28, he specifically requested an upper-floor room with a view of the Route 91 Harvest music festival, according to a person who has seen hotel records turned over to investigators and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Cardinal George Pell arrives for court hearing on sex abuse charges

October 06, 2017

The witnesses will give evidence and will be cross-examined at Pell's committal hearing, which will take place from March 5 next year and last four weeks. He arrived in Australia earlier that month after being granted a leave of absence from the Vatican. He is third in charge in the Vatican and is the most senior Catholic in the world to face court.

Mnuchin's military flights exceed $800K

October 06, 2017

The report was released less than a week after former Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price resigned in the wake of reports he'd cost taxpayers $1 million got his private air travel, including a five-figure trip from Washington to Philly, which can be reached easily by train - or a vehicle.

President Trump honors heroes, prays for victims in grieving Las Vegas

October 06, 2017

It's an idea loaded with skepticism, but some Democrats - desperate for any kind of action on the issue - consider the President a possible wild card in swaying Republicans who have opposed gun control measures. On Tuesday night, Trump appeared to shut the door on gun control - at least at that very moment. But other questions of a technical nature have already been answered and it may require a fresh look at our gun laws.

Key Crossbencher Nick Xenophon Has Announced He's Quitting Federal Politics

October 06, 2017

Senator Xenophon will wait for the High Court decision next week but will continue to run for in the state election despite the outcome. Xenophon now plays a key role holding the balance of power in the Senate crossbench. Xenophon did not cite exactly when he would officially leave parliament. After a decade in the South Australian Parliament from 1997, Senator Xenophon moved across to federal politics in 2007.

White House Press Secretary chokes back tears while discussing Las Vegas massacre

October 06, 2017

And hours later, in the bright light of stark reality, thousands of people who were not even present during the shooting, made their way to the area and stood in line to donate blood for those injured in the massacre. His first stop was the University Medical Center, where he spent over 90 minutes visiting with recovering victims, some with severe injuries, and listening to their stories.

Yet another tragic reason for gun control in the US

October 06, 2017

He was a member of the House in 2012, and the Sandy Hook massacre took place in his district at the time. "It's time for Congress to get off its ass and do something". Guns are already big business. Other countries - notably Australia following a mass shooting in 1996 - have demonstrated the possibility of bans on assault weapons and other common-sense restrictions.

John Kelly's Personal Cell Phone May Have Been Hacked

October 06, 2017

During the summer when Kelly was working as the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kelly gave his phone to tech support because he wasn't able to download updates. Politico reported, citing three unnamed US government officials, that Kelly's personal cell phone was compromised potentially as early as December 2016.

In Syria in an airstrike, Russia, killing 38 civilians

October 06, 2017

September was the deadliest month of 2017 for Syrian civilians, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Thursday. ICRC says the violence is not only taking place in Raqqa - one of the few remaining ISIS strongholds - but also in Deir Ezzor, and western rural Aleppo, but also in numerous de-escalation areas, such as Idleb, rural Hama and Eastern Ghouta.

NRA Backs New Regulation on Device Used in Vegas Shootings

October 06, 2017

At least 58 people were killed and hundreds were injured when he opened fire on an outdoor country music festival. President Donald Trump hasn't weighed in on the bump stock debate yet and has deflected questions on gun control since the attack.

Interior Department: Zinke Dismisses Criticism Of Travel, Climate Scientist From Maine Resigns

October 06, 2017

Zinke disclosed Friday that he had taken three charter flights since taking office in March, including a $12,375 late-night trip from Las Vegas to his home state of Montana in June. The team's owner contributed to Zinke's congressional campaigns and to Trump's inauguration. Zinke's office did not provide the costs for his Alaska or Virgin Island trips, but it said in a statement that commercial flights were not available in either case.

Solon finds sufficient grounds to impeach Sereno

October 06, 2017

Gadon claimed Sereno used public funds to finance a "lavish lifestyle", such as staying in posh hotels overseas and purchasing an expensive SUV as her service vehicle; and that she obstructed justice by instructing a Muntinlupa court not to issue a warrant of arrest against Sen.

USA immigration: Thousands of dreamers could lose protection as deadline DACA looms

October 06, 2017

President Donald Trump announced last month he is phasing out what's known as DACA - or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA recipients are people who had been brought to the USA illegally as children. "Today DACA is effectively dead", says Meyerovich. If a DACA permit expires on or before March 5, 2018, the deadline for a recipient to renew their status one last time was October 5, 2017.

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