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Man allegedly killed his girlfriend's son because he assumed child was gay

October 18, 2017

Isauro Aguirre, 32, is also accused of torturing 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez prior to his death. Prosecutors allege Fernandez and Aguirre conspired to kill the boy then cover up his murder. "He was a security guard who intentionally tortured and abused a helpless and innocent little boy", he added . Gabriel Fernandez is shown in a photo posted to Facebook .

Northam still ahead of Gillespie in latest CNU poll, but lead shrinking

October 18, 2017

There is also a third party candidate in the running, Libertarian Cliff Hyra, who has support from three percent of those polled and five percent of likely voters remain undecided. "With even a weak third-party candidate on the ballot, the victor may not cross the 50% mark", said Rachel Bitecofer, assistant director of the Wason Center.

Girl, 9, dies after 325-pound cousin sits on her as 'punishment'

October 18, 2017

The report also stated that Posey weighs about 325 pounds. Grace Smith's arrest report notes that she says she was having trouble disciplining Dericka, so she phoned her niece, 64-year-old Veronica Green Posey , to help her out. Grace Smith told the deputy Posey struck Dericka with a ruler and a metal pipe, before Dericka ran to an armchair. In a statement emailed to the News Journal, he said: 'Dericka's death is appalling and DCF will continue coordinating with the Escambia County ...

Senators Reach Deal to Fund Subsidies to Health Insurers

October 18, 2017

Sen. Lamar Alexander and Democratic Sen. Patty Murray , D-Wash., the committee's ranking member. "This is a short-term deal, because we think ultimately block grants going to the states is going to be the answer", he said . "The solution will be for about a year or two years", Trump said at a joint news conference with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Alexander said he'll present details of the package to Republicans this week.

Kyrie Irving tries to explain Boston is 'real, live sports city' comment

October 18, 2017

The four-time MVP aggravated an ankle injury during his only preseason game against the Chicago Bulls . "He's still the same player , just with a different team", Lue said . "They added a lot of other great pieces they have on their team". But the playmaking as well that they have, that they utilize now, whether (James) is on the ball or whether Bron's off the ball, they've got a point guard in Rose and a veteran in Jose Calderon , then of course guys coming off the bench.

Federal judge to rule later on latest Trump travel ban

October 17, 2017

Trump's newest proclamation, issued on September 24, replaced the outright ban with travel restrictions tailored on a country-by-country basis. The administration is nearly certain to appeal, and the case could again reach the U.S. "The order themselves get longer and longer as increasing numbers of government lawyers attempt to hide their blatant discrimination in the language of national security", she said.

Thousands of Rohingya refugees stranded near Bangladesh-Myanmar border

October 17, 2017

Bangladesh allowed two journalists from Myanmar detained while reporting about fleeing Rohingya Muslims to fly home on Tuesday and was dropping charges against them, their lawyer said. "We are advocating with the Bangladesh authorities to urgently admit these refugees fleeing violence and increasingly hard conditions back home". As of Tuesday morning, the new arrivals were still squatting in the paddy fields of Anjuman Para village, where the sound of gunfire continues to be heard every ...

Ex-husband of retired Army captain suspected of murder in her disappearance

October 17, 2017

The investigation began in San Diego but led to Ontario, police said. Ontario police said forensic evidence in Jacobson's white Chevrolet Equinox led detectives to believe she was killed. In a post published Monday on a Facebook page dedicated to finding Jacobson, her family mourned her and thanked people for their "incredible outpouring of love and support".

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October 17, 2017

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SsHivani Durga Eliminated, Hina Khan And Vikas Gupta Friends Again

October 17, 2017

After a tough fight with Luv, Lucinda bid a farewell to the show. It appears the surprise eviction is the result of this ruse failing, it added. Bigg Boss 11's nomination special episode will air tonight, and like every week, there will be an interesting twist to it.

Possible shooter reported at Howard U, campus sweep underway

October 17, 2017

At 1pm, police were still sweeping the area. Several tweets are surfacing from people who appear to be on campus. Howard students told News4 they're anxious. "Take precautions if in the area", the Metropolitan Police Department said on Twitter . Howard University tweeted that they were anonymously notified of a potential shooter at the school.

Wind warning issued for Central Alberta

October 17, 2017

The system moving in from Alberta is expected to hit central Saskatchewan beginning Tuesday afternoon. Our neighbouring province has already registered gusts over 80 km/h, with some areas bracing for gusts near 130 km/h on Tuesday. Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. Gusts could reach 110 km/h in some wind prone areas just in the lee of Cypress Hills.

Las Vegas Guard Jesus Campos Disappears?

October 17, 2017

A pregnant woman and her boyfriend who escaped the Las Vegas shooting welcomed their little bundle of joy into the world just two days after they'd been fleeing gunfire. Lombardo also assailed accusations that law enforcement officials were either covering up details of the shooting, or had been mistaken due to ineptitude.

Columbus City Schools introduces new school bus aimed at keeping students safer

October 17, 2017

In honor of National School Bus Safety Awareness Week, deputies will be even more strictly enforcing laws protecting school buses. The theme for this year's contest, "My Driver - My Safety Hero", reflects the trust extended to school bus drivers by both parents and students.

FCC chairman throws cold water on Trump's NBC threat

October 17, 2017

Pai did not mention the president by name. Pai, a Republican FCC member since 2012 who was elevated to chairman by Trump in January, said last month in Washington that freedom of speech "should unite Americans across the ideological spectrum".

Ministers put kibosh on peace talks after Fatah-Hamas unity deal

October 17, 2017

Israel's security cabinet said in a statement that it would acknowledge the agreement reached by the Fatah party and Hamas "only under certain conditions". "There are no secret clauses in the reconciliation understanding, and what the occupation published on the resistance halting in the West Bank is not true", said senior Hamas spokesperson Husam Badran, in an interview with the Palestinian news site Quds Network .

This Cow on the Loose in Brooklyn Is All of Us

October 17, 2017

A wild photo shot from above shows the bold bovine kicking up dust on a street near Prospect Park, according to ABC7NY, which tweeted the image . A calf was spotted running near the Prospect Expressway Tuesday morning, the NYPD said. and 16th St.in Sunset Park and ran two miles to the park. Information from ABC News was used in this report . A cow is on the loose in Brooklyn.

Donald Trump Warns John McCain: 'At Some Point, I Fight Back'

October 17, 2017

At a ceremony held in Philadelphia, McCain, who has been representing the state since 1980's, said he's the luckiest man on earth to have had the opportunity to serve the nation he loves so much for so long. Trump asked, rhetorically, during a sweeping August news conference. We will not thrive in a world where our leadership and ideals are absent. It McCain's passionate speech as he took to the podium that is creating a buzz.

Chinese nationals indicted, linked to OR overdoses

October 17, 2017

Officials say American customers could purchase pure fentanyl and other unsafe drugs online, directly from Chinese factories. Zhang was indicted in the District of North Dakota last month, he said, for allegedly running an organization that manufactured fentanyl in at least four known labs in China, and advertising and selling fentanyl to USA customers over the Internet, Rosenstein said.

Malaysia commences land acquisition process for Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high speed rail

October 17, 2017

The seven stations are located in Bandar Malaysia, Bangi-Putrajaya, Seremban, Melaka, Muar, Batu Pahat and Iskandar Puteri. Najib also said the Malaysian government has approved the Railway Scheme which paves the way for the public inspection exercise that will begin on November 1 for a duration of three months.

Fire in Santa Cruz Mountains forces evacuations

October 17, 2017

Monday as a structure fire, spreading to the wilderness around it, as ABC 7 reports , and prompting a door-to-door evacuation effort early Tuesday morning that includes the roads listed below. The Santa Cruz Mountains has a history of large and damaging wildfires. The firefighter has a broken wrist and cuts to face and is being helped out of the ravine.

Betting On Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOXA) ?

October 17, 2017

The stock decreased 0.03% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $323.28. Brigade Capital Management Lp acquired 500,000 shares as Oclaro Inc (OCLR)'s stock declined 22.87%. Ibis Capital Partners Llp owns 403,197 shares or 9.07% of their United States portfolio. Tower Capital Ltd Liability Corp (Trc) reported 789 shares. Clark Estates Inc increased Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:CAH) stake by 15,000 shares to 147,000 valued at $11.45 million in 2017Q2.

Released From Jail, Rajesh And Nupur Talwar's Mourning For Aarushi To Continue

October 17, 2017

They were acquitted by the Allahabad High Court on last Friday after it found the couple "not guilty" in the mysterious murder case of their 14-year-old daughter Aarushi. The Talwars had been lodged in the Dasna jail since November 2013 in connection with the twin murders. Police escorted the couple to Nupur's parents' house in Noida's Jalvayu Vihar, the same locality where they stayed when their daughter and their domestic help were murdered in 2008.

Police identify man suspected of stabbing and killing siblings

October 17, 2017

Police said officers responded to a call in the 900 block of Carlisle Street shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday and found three victims with apparent stab wounds. Numerous Colorado Springs police officers and members of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force have been trying to track the suspects down. Few details of what led to the stabbing have been released.

Sreesanth's life ban to stay, 'worst decision ever,' says tainted cricketer

October 17, 2017

In a major setback for Indian paceman S.Sreesanth, the Kerala High Court restored the lifetime ban on the pacer imposed by the BCCI .The previous judgement of the high court had come as a relief for the pacer, when his life ban was revoked.

Anthony Scaramucci encourages Holocaust denial with baffling Twitter poll

October 17, 2017

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum notes that the best estimate of Jewish Holocaust deaths is actually up to six million. The poll question was taken down after around 90 minutes. The Scaramucci Post is a new media venture fronted by the former White House communications director. "We have absolutely no idea what the Scaramucci Post is, and neither do you", Scaramucci said at the event.

German neo-Nazi Convicted of Holocaust Denial - Again

October 17, 2017

She has previously been charged with Holocaust denial, for the content of several articles she wrote for a magazine called the Voice of the Reich. The mass murders in the gas chambers of the Auschwitz concentration camp have been happened, saying that "there is nothing wrong with these statements", FOCUS reported.

Afriforum seeks to prosecute Duduzane Zuma for culpable homicide

October 17, 2017

Eight months after the private prosecution unit was established, Gerrie Nel will announce the first case he'll sink his teeth into. "Other than a contribution of R5 000 from the taxi association, the family has received no further financial support whatsoever".

Navy Aircraft in Philippines to Search for Missing Indians

October 17, 2017

The Indian Navy has also dispatched one of its aircraft for maritime reconnaissance to assist in search and rescue operations, The New Indian Express reported. A P-8I patrol aircraft was sent out yesterday (October 15, 2017) with inflatable dinghies and emergency food and water supplies that can be dropped near any survivors, according to The Times of India .

Stock is up at $62.76 (LDOS) US Army Awards Leidos Prime Deployable…

October 17, 2017

Among 10 analysts covering Leidos Holdings ( NYSE:LDOS ), 9 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Argus increased their price objective on shares of Leidos Holdings from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 31st.

Power outage: Over 295000 homes and businesses still without power this morning

October 17, 2017

ESB spokesperson Bernadine Moloney said some could be without power for up to 10 days. She said people who are vulnerable or who have medical vulnerability need to make provisions if the ESB be can not get the power back straight away. They said: "Crews in southern counties have now mobilised, and are assessing damage to the network there, before commencing the necessary work to restore power".

CPI(M) central committee to discuss issue of tie-up with Congress

October 17, 2017

VS Achuthanandan, the veteran CPM leader from Kerala, is learnt to have backed party general secretary Sitaram Yechury's view that the party should co-operate with all secular forces to overthrow the BJP from power in the Lok Sabha elections in 2019.

Butta In TDP, But No Official Entry Yet!

October 17, 2017

She will be officially joining TDP at a public meeting in Kurnool. However, YSRCP leaders had managed to prevail on her to continue in the party. And on on Wednesday , Renuka crossed the line into the TDP. "The Chief Minister has been striving to develop the state after all the turmoil caused by the bifurcation". "Maybe because my thinking and nature didn't gel with the party and they thought seeking help from the government wasn't right", Renuka said after TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh CM ...

Indian police releases photo of suspect in woman journalist's murder

October 17, 2017

The glimpse of the suspect was captured on a CCTV camera near Lnakesh's house. They were allegedly involved in the crime. SIT chief BK Singh had said that before zeroing in on the two suspects, they investigated 200-250 people. This is not correct. No such info was given by Indira Lankesh. Lankesh, a popular journalist who took stands against Right-wing ideology, was shot three times by some unknown assailants outside her residence last month.

IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Returns To Court Today

October 17, 2017

The leader of a pro-Biafran group that wants to break away from Nigeria failed to show up in court on Tuesday as his treason trial resumed, an AFP reporter said. For about a month now, there has been accusation and counter-accusation over the whereabouts of Kanu as his whereabouts has remained unknown, following the raid that was carried out by the military in his Afara-ukwu residence in Umuahia, Abia state, on September 14, 2017.

Human Rights Court Says Navalny Unfairly Convicted In 'Yves Rocher Case'

October 17, 2017

The ECHR ordered that Russian Federation must compensate Navalny and Pyotr Ofitserov for moral damages and legal costs. The brothers denied the charges , saying the case was politically motivated - in part as an effort to deter Aleksei from his opposition activities by making his brother into a "hostage" held behind bars.

Oil jumps to $57.8 on fears of new Iran sanctions, Iraq conflict

October 17, 2017

Global benchmark Brent crude futures, the benchmark for oil prices outside the USA, eased 0.47% to $56.67 a barrel. Brent crude for December LCOZ7, +0.57% gained 28 cents, or 0.5%, to $58.09. "Yet, this does not rule out sustained production disruptions as we note that Iraq has less downside risk (given its southern exports) than KRG (Kurdistan Regional Government) if flows to Ceyhan (in Turkey) are interrupted and global oil prices rally".

US, Japan agree to maximize diplomatic pressure on N. Korea

October 17, 2017

Kim In Ryong told the U.N. General Assembly's disarmament committee that North Korea has been subjected to a direct nuclear threat from the United States and has the right to possess nuclear weapons in self-defense. As for a military option, Sullivan only said, "We must ... be prepared for the worst, should diplomacy fail". The pair also discussed U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Japan, slated to begin from November 5 among other matters, informed sources said.

MSRTC strike illegal, demands not justified, says Transport Minister

October 17, 2017

Maharashtra Transport Minister Diwakar Raote has said that all court including labour court and Industrial court has held this strike as illegal. Undertaking also threatening to strike work on October 21 (Saturday), commuters are staring at a tough time during festival time.

Tension in Kashmir's Kupwara after mob thrashes soldier accused of braid-chopping

October 17, 2017

After being informed about the incident, the police and army men rushed to the spot and it took them some time to rescue the jawan from the clutches of the mob. "We have launched investigations", he said. A majority of such incidents were reported from densely populated urban areas and rural zones, and the victims were mostly young girls or middle-aged women.

Waterville Roofers Pause for National Anthem on the Job

October 17, 2017

As the Waterville, Maine , High School football players took the field on Saturday and everyone in the stands rose for the National Anthem, a buzz went through the crowd. Cossar identified the three men to Fox News , but the station reported that none of the men had immediately responded to requests for comment. Michelle Cossar captured the picture which is being shared across the nation.

Teen with machete hit by NYPD van in the Bronx, police say

October 17, 2017

Two officers saw the 17-year-old engaged in a physical fight with one other person on the corner of East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse in Fordham Manor shortly before 11 p.m., police said. . Medics rushed Rivera to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition Tuesday. The teen, who lives just a few blocks from the scene, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct and was given a desk appearance ticket, police said.

SACP: Zuma's reshuffle is a 'direct attack' on us

October 17, 2017

Former Deputy Education Minister Mduduzi Manana‚ who resigned this year after assaulting a woman at a Johannesburg nightclub, has been replaced by Buti Manamela‚ a former deputy minister in the presidency. The Western Cape High Court's ruling earlier this year that the tender process for nuclear should start from scratch was a massive setback for Zuma and Putin.

Sonam Kapoor blasts media over fights on 'Veere Di Wedding' sets

October 17, 2017

The Neerja actress took to Facebook and shared a post against the news daily which reported catfights on the set of Veere Di Wedding . Family comes first for Sonam Kapoor and the actress always makes it a point to be around her friends and family during special occasions.

Marino pulls name from consideration for drug post

October 17, 2017

He said Mr. Marino, a Republican from Pennsylvania, was a "fine man and a great Congressman!" The announcement came following a joint investigation by CBS' " 60 Minutes " and The Washington Post on the opioid crisis. Trump, wisely, said Monday that he will "take a look" at the nomination in light of the report. "The American people deserve someone totally committed to fighting the opioid crisis", the NY senator said, "not someone who has laboured on behalf of the drug industry".

PM Modi to inaugurate All India Institute of Ayurveda In Delhi today

October 17, 2017

It has started working towards facilitating quality patient care and research, bridging gaps in scientific information about quality, safety and efficacy of Ayurveda products, and developing benchmarks of Ayurvedic education, research and healthcare", Naik said.

Fire breaks out at Prime Minister's Office, brought under control

October 17, 2017

The room is located on the second floor of PMO. Last year also, a similar incident of fire was reported in South Block last year on the upper ground floor of the PMO, in a conference room. An inverter, a chair and a table were gutted in the fire. The cause of the fire has not been ascertained but there have been reports that the fire could have emanated from a spark in a UPS being used inside the office.

Trump Likely To Sign Executive Order On Drug Pricing 'Any Day'

October 17, 2017

President Donald Trump isn't done talking about US drug prices, and investors aren't done worrying about what he might do. "We are going to get prescription drug prices way down because the world is taking advantage of us", Trump said during a wide-ranging press conference.

OECD Says Reversal Of Brexit Decision Would Be Positive For UK Growth

October 17, 2017

Reversing the Brexit process would boost the United Kingdom economy, the Paris-based think tank, the OECD has said. As highlighted by the Telegraph , the report says: 'In case Brexit gets reversed by political decision (change of majority, new referendum, etc.), the positive impact on growth would be significant'.

N. Korean Official: Nuclear War May Break Out at Any Moment

October 17, 2017

Sullivan said in Japan that the United States is not ruling out the possibility of direct talks with North Korea , according to Reuters . Over the last few months, in response to USA threats , North Korea has continuously conducted nuclear testing, firing rogue missiles in close proximity to a number of its neighboring nations.