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Man dressed as Pikachu jumps White House barrier to become YouTube famous

October 19, 2017

Unfortunately for the viral hit wannabe, the officers' quick response meant he could not complete the recording. Back in September 2014, another daredevil wearing a Pikachu hat and carrying a doll in the Pokemon's likeness also crossed into the White House before being detained by the Secret Service, the New York Daily reported.

Father of Slain Soldier: Trump Didn't Send Promised $25K

October 19, 2017

The father of a soldier killed in Afghanistan was promised a cheque for $25,000 from Donald Trump's own account, only to be left dismayed when weeks passed and no funds were sent . "Disappointed that he at least didn't call and thank me for my son and our ultimate sacrifice", said Mark Hunter, whose 23-year-old son Army Sergeant Jonathon Hunter was killed in Afghanistan in August of this year.

Trump gives his team 'a 10' on Puerto Rico response

October 19, 2017

Rossello has asked the federal government for approval to use disaster aid to cover repairs to schools, buildings and power plants. Roughly 80 percent of power customers remain in the dark, and another 30 percent are without water. Trump. Trump faced a firestorm of criticism for spending a long weekend at one of his golf resorts in the days after Maria hit. At one point, he even turned to poor Gov.

Carmelo Anthony talks chips, steaks and divorce from Knicks

October 19, 2017

I think we're going to see a sloppy game with plenty of turnovers from both sides, but it's hard to look past the Thunder to run away with this one at home, based on star power alone. Jackson was sacked by the Knicks in late June, and Steve Mills, then an interim president, was close to making a trade with the Houston Rockets for Anthony in July.

OTAN se le planta a Trump: Rechaza ofensiva contra Corea del Norte

October 19, 2017

Uno de los políticos europeas que ha alzado su voz es el ministro de Exteriores británico, Boris Johnson, quien ha manifestado que " maximizar la presión diplomática y económica " es "la forma más efectiva de presionar a Pionyang para que detenga sus acciones ilegales y agresivas".

Thousands take to the streets to protest ultra-Orthodox draft

October 19, 2017

At least 20 people were arrested by 6 pm. Earlier today, traffic was blocked at Shilat Junction on Route 443. Haredi Orthodox protesters declared a "day of rage" over the arrests of two yeshiva students charged with draft evasion. However, the court suspended its decision for a year to allow for preparations for the new arrangement - which also provides the government with the opportunity to pass a new law.

Michele Marsh dead; longtime New York TV news anchor was 63

October 19, 2017

She was a popular anchor, also a serious one, a wordsmith who cared about language and who fronted a regular segment on adoption. "Condolences 2 her family&colleagues". "I grew up watching her on TV, but to see the support from everyone is remarkable", he said. "She's been working on it for most of her my life, and it's unbelievable to think that she kept it a huge secret from everyone and didn't even want to talk about".

SUV rams into crowd in Ukraine, kills six

October 19, 2017

The accident happened yesterday evening on a street in the city of Kharkiv , in the east of the country. Armed bodyguards of the 20-year-old heiress reportedly drove up in two jeeps immediately after the crash and protected her from a furious crowd who witnessed the incident .

Federal Bureau of Investigation announces arrest of suspected serial robber

October 19, 2017

Brandon Venditti, 22, was arrested Tuesday on I-75 in Collier County. The FBI coined Venditti the "Shaky Bandit". Another individual in the auto was also arrested and placed into state custody. Venditti has a pending petit theft case in Broward County courts from July for allegedly walking out of a Home Depot with a $299 gas chainsaw, but without paying.

Warm winter may be ahead for Northeast

October 19, 2017

As for the Chicago outlook... The center predicts a 55 percent to 65 percent chance that a La Niña, a cooling of Pacific waters that influences US weather, will develop for the second year in a row. Parts of the northwest could see cooler conditions. Elsewhere, drought could develop across scattered areas of the South, mainly in regions that missed the rainfall associated with the active 2017 hurricane season.

Flier At Cleveland State University Encourages LGBTQ Students To Kill Themselves

October 19, 2017

The university's president Ronald Berkman called the flyers "reprehensible" but only in a second statement released after his first experienced heavy backlash. Others spoke of how they'd personally attempted suicide, or had LGBTQ friends who'd taken their life or been murdered. At the forum, students told Berkman they viewed the flier as a "death threat".

Pitino Tells Bilas He Had No Knowledge Of "Pay-For-Play" Scheme

October 19, 2017

Pitino's standard go-to defense anytime something fishy popped up with the Louisville program was the obvious and most common one; he didn't know about any suspicious activity going on in his program. "I take full responsibility for anybody I hire", Pitino said. On Wednesday, Pitino said he had passed a lie detector test asking whether he was aware of a payment made from Adidas to Bowen.

Bush warns "bigotry seems emboldened" under Trump

October 19, 2017

Bush warned about the rise of bigotry in the USA and the consequences of rejecting the outside world as he delivered a speech at the "Spirit of Liberty" forum in New York City on Thursday. "The American dream of upward mobility seems out of reach for some who feel left behind in a changing economy". The former president said "people of every race, religion, and ethnicity can be fully and equally American" and that "bigotry or white supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American ...

Ker Assembly spl session to discuss solar scam report on Nov 9

October 19, 2017

In an interesting development in the multi-core solar scam, the Kerala government has chose to seek further legal opinion about the findings of Solar Judicial Commission. Nair, has welcomed the Cabinet decision to hold a special session to discuss the report. The new SIT is set to take over a crime branch probe on Saritha's allegations that Congress leaders.

Drop-and-cover natural disaster drill being held across Midwest

October 19, 2017

As California joins the rest of the nation and world in the global ShakeOut drill at 10:19 a.m. Thursday, a common refrain for many in the United States is to drop , cover and hold on . Once registered, participants receive regular information on how to plan their drill and become better prepared for earthquakes and other disasters. They also warned that while the San Andreas fault could generate a large-scale earthquakes, up to magnitude-8, "there are over a hundred other active faults ...

Raising Eyebrows: Dogs Use Facial Expressions to Communicate With Humans

October 19, 2017

The team noted their work didn't show whether dogs simply learn to pull faces when a human pays attention to them, or whether it reflect a deeper connection. For example, after being told not to take a piece of food, dogs often steal the food when the human has his or her back turned or eyes closed. In another study, Kaminski showed that dogs follow the gaze of humans if they make eye contact first.

$-0.12 EPS Expected for Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)

October 19, 2017

It has underperformed by 25.41% the S&P500. Van Den Berg Management I stated it has 171,185 shares. The stock decreased 2.55% or $0.22 during the last trading session, reaching $8.4. Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. 167.16 million shares or 1.53% more from 164.65 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported.

Influential Analyst Rating Changes: Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP), MarineMax, Inc. (HZO)

October 19, 2017

Blackbaud, Inc. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP decreased its position in Compass Minerals International, Inc. The stock of NMI Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:NMIH) is a huge mover today! About 136,093 shares traded. The value of the company's investment in Compass Minerals Intl Inc went from $6,872,000 to $6,782,000 decreasing 1.3% since the last quarter. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.76 in Q2 2017.

"Security concerns" lead to LTE service shutdown on Chinese Apple Watches

October 19, 2017

The feature effectively turns the Apple Watch into an iPhone sitting on the user's wrist. The eSIM is embedded in the watch by Apple, not by carriers. China regulates SIM cards used in mobile phones and requires those who get one to register with their real name. For users in China who have already paid upwards of $600 for the new device but didn't get to set up their cellular service, this is sure to be a disappointment.

CBI to look into private investigator's revelations on Bofors case

October 19, 2017

Irani quoted Hershman to say that owner of a Pakistani-run Bank of Credit and Commerce International that was allegedly involved in money laundering and other crimes met ex-PM. Quoting Hershman's television interview, Irani said that Hershman referred that case to CBI to get access to the account, however, no immediate steps were taken.

White Ex-Cop Guilty of Shooting Daughter's Black Boyfriend

October 19, 2017

Kepler is white and Lake was black. Kepler testified he thought Lake had a gun, but no weapon was found on or near Lake's body. When Kepler saw the couple, he got out of his vehicle and asked Lisa what she was doing there. Three previous juries deadlocked, forcing mistrials. Each trial ended in a mistrial. The shooting took place four days before the death of Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old whose shooting by an officer in the St.

Duterte declares Marawi freed from Maute terrorists

October 19, 2017

Isnilon Hapilon's reported death came during a final push to end the almost five-month siege of Marawi, a battle that has claimed more than 1,000 lives and raised fears that IS was seeking to set up a regional base in the southern Philippines.

Melania Trump body double conspiracy theory spreads on social media

October 19, 2017

To think they would go this far & try & make us think its her on TV is mind-blowing. "Makes me wonder what else is a lie", he added. "Will the real Melania please stand up?" The post has been shared over 97,000 times as of Wednesday. In the weird world of conspiracy theorists, Vargas' theory quickly went viral and unleashed endless memes, GIFs and snide remarks on social media. Sadly for the tinfoil hat-wearing brigade, their belief that the First Lady has been using a body double is ...

Key is not to touch veto: United States envoy to UN

October 19, 2017

Russia, China, the United Kingdom, the USA and France and none of them want to give that up. "Because members of the Security Council are not going to listen to the Congress on the shape of the Security Council", she said. became fraught after Donald Trump unleashed a tirade of allegations against Pakistan in his August 22 speech, accusing it of supporting militants. Vice-President Mike Pence chipped in with his support in a speech to a trade body the next day.

'Totally fabricated': Trump disputes congresswoman's depiction of his exchange with soldier's widow

October 19, 2017

She said she was more "concerned about the circumstances around his death" than about what Trump said. The Florida lawmaker said she was in a vehicle with Johnson's widow, Myeshia, to meet the body in Miami when the president called her.

Snickers or Starburst? Find out the most popular candy in your state

October 19, 2017

Washington, I'm also judging you. Each of those sweets are produced by Mars, based in Virginia. To create the interactive map , the Candy Store team examined sales data from all 50 states, revealing a wide variety of candy preferences across the country, not just by region.

Top security chief: terrorists are planning another 9/11

October 19, 2017

She also warned that those who turned to violence by being radicalised by such material posed a bigger problem than the comparatively small number of fighters who had joined the militant group returning to United States. Previously, she served as Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Management. Just one day before the U.S. security chief's warnings, Andrew Parker, director general MI5, Britain's domestic intelligence agency, said that Britain was under unprecedented threat from Islamist ...

Several weather warnings in place as Storm Brian approaches

October 19, 2017

Destructive weather set to batter Britain this weekend has been officially named as Storm Brian . It has warned of strong winds causing massive tidal waves in coastal areas, with transport disruption and power outages likely. The term weather bomb is used by USA forecasters to describe a rapid fall in the central pressure of a storm system. Following the devastation of Ophelia earlier this week, which killed three people, Brian will bring more strong winds.

Trump Suggests 'Fake Dossier' Was a Conspiracy Between Russia, FBI, Democrats

October 19, 2017

Mr Trump's outlandish claim comes after two bosses of Fusion GPS, the firm that helped produce the dossier, refused to answer questions on Wednesday in a private meeting with the House Intelligence Agency. "We can not in good conscience do anything but advise our clients to stand on their constitutional privileges, the attorney work product doctrine and contractual obligations", Fusion GPS's counsel, Josh Levy, wrote in a letter to the committee obtained by Business Insider earlier this ...

McCain is co-sponsoring a political ad bill that takes aim at Facebook

October 19, 2017

Meredith McGehee, chief of policy at Issue One, a non-profit trying to reduce the influence of money in United States elections, said introduction of the bill could be a first effort to greater regulate the big tech platforms that now dominate digital media and advertising.

California paves a new path for animal protections

October 19, 2017

Assemblyman Matt Dababneh of Woodland Hills says the Pet Rescue and Adoption Act is a blow to commercial animal breeders. The American Kennel Club is opposing the move, saying it will increase the likelihood that people purchase pets that are not a good match and end up leaving them in shelters.

Senior Republican congressman will not seek re-election

October 19, 2017

Pat Tiberi (R-OH) speaks as Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) look on during a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee May 17, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. He was a close ally of John A. Boehner, the former House speaker, and had considered challenging Senator Sherrod Brown, Democrat of OH, next year. President Donald Trump carried the state of Ohio.

All Hindu-Muslim marriages are not love-jihad: HC

October 19, 2017

A judgment of the Kerala High Court begins by quoting American Poet and activist Maya Angelou before taking strong objection to the attempts to derail the communal harmony prevalent in the State. A Division Bench of the court issued the order while upholding the marriage of a Hindu girl with a Muslim man. All marriages can not be portrayed as "love jihad" or "ghar wapsi", the court said, adding, "Every inter-faith marriage can not be seen through the religious canvas".

Shooting in the USA: three people killed in a business Park Emmorton

October 19, 2017

The business park where the shooting happened is located in Edgewood, about 20 miles northeast of Baltimore, with auto body shops, part supply stores, hotels and storage units in the area. "Right now, it's total chaos", Sullivan said. It sounded like it was coming from a business about half a block away, though he did not hear gunshot sounds, he said.

China is weaponizing North Korea: Gordon Chang

October 19, 2017

The new submarine will be the country's first operational naval vehicle capable of launching a ballistic missile. The new submarine, designated Sinpo-C by the USA government, was detected by US intelligence. The smaller submarine is believed to have never really left North Korean waters and could have only been used for missile testing. "[Chinese President] Xi Jinping has been kind of fueling North Korea, transferring very important weapons and equipment and technology to the North ...

Durham after big Game 3: We just extended the series

October 19, 2017

Reynel Hugnatan picked a fine time to play his best game of the season-ending conference by firing 22 points and helping Meralco notch a 94-81 win last Wednesday that cut Ginebra's lead in the best-of-seven series to 2-1. "Today we did a much better job of making our perimeter shots". For Kings ace playmaker LA Tenorio , they should be over the surprise Hugnatan and the other Bolts relievers delivered and would be more focused on fine-tuning and ready tonight.

University of Missouri says 'no further threat to campus'

October 19, 2017

They said the woman was wearing a Mizzou hoodie, brown trousers and flip-flops. At one point, the woman was believed to be in an area known as White Campus, where the buildings are made of white limestone. The subject was located off campus by law enforcement and campus alerts have been lifted. There was no official campus-wide lockdown issued. Police said the woman did not have a gun with her.

Brexit must not be used to turn United Kingdom into tax haven - Corbyn

October 19, 2017

She said the government was developing a "streamlined" digital system to process requests for those wanting to remain, and that "we will keep the cost as low as possible". In response to the email, Diane Abbott, Labour's shadow home secretary, said it was a "sign of panic by the Tories". "But these are rights that affect us all and millions of people will want reassurance that what is on offer is a genuine guarantee of full rights as they now exist, including the right to a family life".

O'Sullivan allows fan to take shot at English Open

October 19, 2017

Ronnie O'Sullivan had to deal with a stage invader after booking his place in the fourth round of the English Open . O'Sullivan stayed composed to sink the pink and was one ball away from a total clearance of 136. In response, O'Sulivan threatened to pull out of tournament and posted a picture of his injured ankle on Twitter . "Ronnie O'Sullivan has been given an exemption to use footwear at the English Open which helps manage the effects of an ankle injury".

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Buys 6340 Shares of Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)

October 19, 2017

It has underperformed by 12.65% the S&P500. Snyder Capital Management LP increased Schein Henry Inc ( HSIC ) stake by 5.39% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Finally, Wesbanco Bank Inc. acquired a new stake in Henry Schein during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $205,000. 05/10/2017 - Henry Schein, Inc .

McCain: Administration not being up front about Niger attack

October 19, 2017

Reed has joined a growing group of lawmakers who want to review of how the Army Green Berets were led into the deadly ambush. Asked if he thinks Congress should launch an investigation into the attack, the chairman of the Senate armed services committee told reporters that first he would like to get the information that his panel "deserves and needs".

Mersal box-office collection Day 1: Vijay's film gets massive opening

October 19, 2017

Released in 2500 screens in India, Mersal had a phenomenal opening on Wednesday. In Tamil Nadu, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has said that scenes criticizing high GST in the film should be removed. Now, The film collections may increase on it's second day with positive hype and Vijay craze all over the world. Mersal is the most expensive film in Vijay's career, which is being made on the budget of Rs 120 crore.

Morgan Freeman to star as Colin Powell in the biopic Powell

October 19, 2017

Powell initially opposed US involvement in the Middle East, but folded to the White House's belief that dictator Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. Hudlin's biopic Marshall , starring Chadwick Boseman as the first African-American Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall , is now hitting cinemas around the world.

Central Intelligence Agency dog dropped after turning her nose up at training

October 19, 2017

We are sad to announce that Lulu has been dropped from the program. So the force "fired" the smallest puppy in its class, a call it described as "difficult" but "the best for Lulu". The blog foreshadowed Lulu's early retirement, saying in her bio: "She's hyper and silly when she plays, but has an easygoing sweetness and is extremely sensitive to her surroundings".

Man Sues Airline for Serving Sparkling Wine Instead of Real Champagne

October 19, 2017

The class action has yet to be certified by the courts, but seeks compensation for the monetary difference between the actual wine served and a glass of champagne as well as punitive damages. Its website also now clarifies that passengers will be served sparkling wine. "We consider any legal action relating to the marketing of this service to be frivolous and without merit".

Court deems Kurdish Vice President 'insulted' Iraqi forces, issues arrest warrant

October 19, 2017

Iraqi officials now say that the Peshmerga is back to its June 2014 borders , the start of the ISIS conflict. Newspaper Dagens Næringsliv (DN ) reported, though, that DNO's stock fell 5.2 percent on Monday after a weekend of uncertainty and sabre-rattling between Iraqi and Kurdish forces.

Obama Did Not Usually Call Families of Fallen Soldiers

October 19, 2017

Trump made the remark during a news conference Monday in the Rose Garden, after being asked why he hasn't made a public comment about the deaths of the US soldiers killed in Niger. But asked whether Wilson's account of the conversation between Trump and the family was accurate, she replied: "Yes". "And the reality is the American people understand that presidents make mistakes, that presidents make misjudgments".

Season-opener vs. Knicks to help Thunder's Carmelo Anthony 'close that chapter'

October 19, 2017

The former Knick plans to use this game to "close that chapter" of his life and start another next to new teammates Russell Westbrook and Paul George , who will suit up next to him en route to this new season. Without Anthony, the Knicks are in a rebuilding mode, with Kristaps Porzingis as the face of the franchise. George and Anthony were also in the top 20 at 29 percent, meaning the threesome will need to figure a way to effectively share the ball.

Understanding the Latest Financial Performance of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL)

October 19, 2017

The rating was upgraded by Evercore to "Buy" on Monday, November 7. Hansberger Growth Investors, Lp now holds 55,547 shares with a value of $3,673,000. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Barclays Capital has "Equal Weight" rating and GBX 5020 target. Equity analyst Credit Suisse both downgraded the stock and raised the price target on September 15 changing the price target from $60.00 to $70.00 and changing the rating from "Outperform" to "Neutral".

Valverde celebrates 100th day as Barca boss with another win

October 19, 2017

In their first appearance at the Camp Nou since beating Las Palmas behind closed doors as a violence-marred referendum on Catalan independence took place on October 1, Barca were met with a largely empty stadium due to torrential rain in the hours before kick-off.

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