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Trump, GOP at odds over using 401(k)s to pay for tax cuts

October 29, 2017

Had Brady challenged Trump on the president's crusade against black politicians, black athletes, black gold star widows or other aspects of Trump's core cultural competency, all hell might have erupted, punctuated by presidential tweets and snide put-downs from White House press podium.

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Second protester shot dead in Kenya after fractious vote

October 29, 2017

The repeat election is being closely watched across East Africa , which relies on Kenya as a trade and logistics hub, and in the West, which considers Nairobi a bulwark against Islamist militancy in Somalia and civil conflict in South Sudan and Burundi.

Bandipora encounter: Two militants, constable killed in gun battle

October 29, 2017

During assault two militants were gunned down by forces. Rising Kashmir has learnt that massive clashes are going on near the gunfight site. When the forces were conducting the searches the militants opened fire on them, triggering a gun battle, the official said.

CT lawmakers overwhelmingly pass "historic" budget

October 29, 2017

Lawmakers - including those in the governor's Democratic Party - said they had hoped to get a veto-proof majority of two-thirds. But according to a spokesperson for the governor's office, a problem with wording regarding the hospital tax could cost the state up to $1 billion in federal money.

Fernando Alonso: McLaren star makes OUTLANDISH claim about Mercedes in qualifying

October 29, 2017

More significantly, and surprisingly, his best lap was just 0.192s off the pace in Q1 set by Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, on the same ultrasoft tyres. Although McLaren's problems with their Honda engines have been widely documented, two-time world champion Alonso is hugely encouraged by the progress that has been made in other areas.

Malliotakis: Court Testimony Calls for New Investigation Into De Blasio

October 29, 2017

Jona Rechnitz, 33, a wealthy Brooklyn real estate developer who pleaded guilty in March to charges of corruption, testified at the bribery trial of Norman Seabrook , the former president of the Correction Officers Benevolent Association, on Thursday that he "was giving money to the mayor of NY in exchange for favors".

Jane Fonda: Weinstein Victims Being Heard Because They're 'Famous and White'

October 29, 2017

It feels like something has shifted, ' Fonda explained. Steinem also added her two cents, saying that we're now at a "tipping point" and that, along with what Fonda said about the victims' identities, "the offenders have been cross-race...

Norfolk State University student, football player killed in Norfolk

October 29, 2017

This was the city's second homicide this weekend. Mishkin can be reached by phone at 757-641-6669. Ackies was pronounced dead at the scene. He previously played for Douglas Freeman High School in Henrico. He graduated in the spring and attended Norfolk State, where he was a freshman defensive lineman on the football team. He was arrested and charged with second degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

16M Communist Farmers in India Join Israel Boycott Movement to Support Palestine

October 29, 2017

The notes read: "In recent years, against the backdrop of demographic, cultural and political developments, Jerusalem's status as the most important city in Israel has been weakened, and the city is being abandoned by its more affluent population which is moving to the coastal cities".

Roger Stone Banned From Twitter After Railing Against CNN Anchor

October 29, 2017

Buzzfeed News , Slate and The Hollywood Reporter reported citing unnamed sources that the ban would be permanent. Stone, a long-time Trump supporter and former member of Richard Nixon's administration, demanded that Jake Tapper also be "very severely punished" and referred to Republican consultant and frequent CNN contributor Ana Navarro as a "dumbf-".

Omicidio Kennedy: centinaia ancora i files segreti

October 29, 2017

Il memorandum, desecretato da Trump , è stato preparato da alcune fonti che si trovavano in Russia al momento dell'omicidio del presidente . Insomma, nonostante i risultati inconcludenti, la Commissione del '78 fece capire, nel suo rapporto finale, di non credere alla tesi dell'assassino solitario ma di propendere di più per la possibilità di un complotto.

4 jail officers suspended without pay following escape

October 29, 2017

The charges are from a February, 2017 police chase that lasted 45 minutes, during which Boyes crashed into a police vehicle, sending one officer to the hospital. He managed to escape just before 6am on Wednesday but it wasn't until 7pm that jail staff realised Boyes was missing. Attorney Kevin Davis said he entered the jail that afternoon after his client told him he had an urgent matter he needed to discuss, according to WSAZ .

Greek police arrest man over ex-premier Lucas Papademos parcel-bomb attack

October 29, 2017

An Athens police source quoted by Reuters said Saturday the suspect had been under surveillance after being spotted bringing parcels to the post on "five different occasions". Papademos also served as Bank of Greece governor from 1994 to 2002. The unnamed suspect had previously been linked to the urban guerrilla group Conspiracy of the Cells of Fire, which had claimed responsibility for a similar letter bomb sent to German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, also in March.

Pardeep Narwal powers Patna Pirates to third consecutive Pro Kabaddi title

October 29, 2017

Captain Pardeep Narwal once again shined in the raiding department for Patna, picking up 19 raid points to bag the "Perfect Raider of the Match" award. Monu Goyat scored a two-point raid in the 24th minute to give Patna Pirates 24-16 lead. Narwal came up with another super raid in the 36th minute as Patna Pirates led 43-34.

Congress leader Chidambaram: People demands autonomy for Jammu and kashmir

October 29, 2017

Chidamabaram, during an interactive session in Rajkot, had said that people of J-K seek greater autonomy when they ask for "azadi". "My interactions in Jammu and Kashmir led me to the conclusion that when they ask for Azadi, overwhelming majority wants autonomy", Chidambaram had said.

Hurriyat stakeholder, no talks with militants: Dy CM

October 28, 2017

Asked whether talks will be held with Pakistan as were held during Atal Behari Vajpayee's tenure, the BJP leader divulged the question and replied: "This time, the announcement has been made that Dineshwar Sharma would talk with all groups in J & K".

Tennessee officials prepare for 'White Lives Matter' protests

October 28, 2017

The protesters showed up here despite comments by Gov. Bill Haslam that "these folks" were not welcome in the state. The Washington Post reports that officials are concerned that the rallies will bring "bands of violent racists" and are anxious that what happened in Charlottesville will repeat itself.

Authorities: Another set of remains found on Long Island

October 28, 2017

Saturday following a search for human remains. The FBI said the latest discovery, in a wooded preserve near Commercial Street and Lakeview Avenue, is believed to be gang-related. Investigators believe they may find the body of a missing teenager, believed to have been slaughtered and dumped by gang members. Investigators have not confirmed if Soler was killed by members of MS-13, although the teen's mother, Suyapa Soler, told Newsday she believes her child was a victim of gang violence.

Led Military Coalition Announce Iraq-Kurdish Ceasefire

October 28, 2017

More than 90 per cent voted in favour of independence from Iraq in last month's non-binding referendum , which Kurdish leaders had billed as an opening bid in negotiations with Baghdad over expanded autonomy. "Move ahead and victory is your ally". He said the clashes caused no casualties. But the top USA general in Iraq warned this week that the battle against the extremists is not yet over, and said the dispute with the Kurds has diverted precious resources.

Thai King Bhumibol's remains collected

October 28, 2017

In a large procession, royal guards and an elaborate chariot carrying the king's body inside a royal urn slowly moved from the Grand Palace toward a specially built crematorium at the Sanam Luang ceremonial ground. Government leaders and representatives, such as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Myanmar President Htin Kyaw and U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, will also attend.

Remember! Clocks go back

October 28, 2017

A man called William Willett wrote a whole pamphlet about it in 1907 called "The Waste of Daylight" about how people wasted valuable hours of light during the summer. Irish MEP Sean Kelly is again calling for the clocks to remain the same, on "eternal Summer Time". However, the move also heralds the start of darker evenings.

Modi calls for debate on internal democracy in parties

October 28, 2017

PM Narendra Modi , said,"Democracy in political parties is something that the country is adapting to". There needs to be transparency in the recruitment of political parties, the prime minister told the journalists gathered. Along with the Prime Minister, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah and union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Smriti Irani also attended the Deepawali Mangal Milan Samaroh at Bharatiya Janata Party Headquarters for their media outreach programme.

Drug takeback day events to be held across Virginia

October 28, 2017

Sgt. Jeremy Gibbs of the Iowa Tribe Police Department said his agency will have officers staffing a booth in the lobby of their building from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. First St. Darren Hooker is chief of the Ruidoso Police Department. What do you do with expired prescription drugs? Locations of all of the participating police stations in today's event can be found here.

Huskers ready for road game at Purdue

October 28, 2017

The Nebraska Huskers prepare to make their way to West Lafayette, Indiana, to take on the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, Oct. 28. A 3-2 start in his third year at the helm quickly dissolved whatever goodwill last season established before the Badgers and Buckeyes made Riley's seat that much hotter by outscoring the Cornhuskers 94-31 in Lincoln to begin October.

India now 2nd-largest smartphone market; Xiaomi catching up on Samsung

October 28, 2017

Its quarterly estimate is based on forecast data collected by the Canalys' smartphone analysis division. This new developer outreach could play a key role in the company's ambitions in India, given how large and varied the Indian market can be.

Buhari in Closed Door With 6 APC Northern Governors

October 28, 2017

President was very pleased with our programmes", Ibrahim said. He said Buhari epitomizes progress, stability and prosperity of this nation. Appraising the President of their activities, the group said they would continue to engage in the production of detailed sector-specific documentaries, programmes, policies and achievements of the administration.

Golmaal Again becomes second top grosser of 2017 after Baahubali 2

October 28, 2017

With an extended holiday period and a fantastic buzz around it, Golmaal Again has performed well at the box office. " Golmaal Again ", minted Rs 203 crore in its first week of release, read a statement from the presenters of the film, Reliance Entertainment in association with Mangalmurti films and Rohit Shetty Picturez.

DMK is the richest regional party

October 28, 2017

Tamil Nadu parties topped the list with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ( DMK ) leading with an income of Rs 77.63 crore, followed by its rival and now ruling party the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) with Rs 54.93 crore. These 18 parties had an income of Rs 206.21 crore. Parties with the highest amounts recorded from unknown sources were TDP, Telangana Rashtra Samithi and Shiromani Akali Dal.

Huge blast in Somalia's capital Mogadishu

October 28, 2017

A vehicle packed with explosives blew up outside a hotel in Mogadishu on Saturday as a minibus also exploded at a nearby junction, causing casualties, police said. The extremist group al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the twin auto bomb blasts which took place as Somali leaders are expected to convene a meeting on Sunday, 29th October to discuss the current political rift.

Nuclear Submariners Test Positive For 'Cocaine', Get Sacked By British Navy

October 28, 2017

Nine British sailors assigned to a nuclear submarine have been discharged from the Royal Navy after failing compulsory drug tests, Britain's ministry of defence has confirmed. The crew were from HMS Vigilant , one of four Royal Navy submarines which operate the Trident nuclear missile system. Britain's four nuclear-armed submarines each carry eight operational missiles and 40 nuclear warheads, and have a crew of 135.

Julie Bishop to be acting PM while Turnbull is away

October 28, 2017

Australia has an acting Prime Minister in place to step in for PM Malcolm Turnbull . Turnbull said Barnaby Joyce remained the leader of the federal Nationals but could no longer fulfill the Acting Prime Minister role because he was "not now in the parliament".

US House Passes $4-Trillion Budget

October 28, 2017

Democratic lawmakers from left-leaning high-tax states were specifically upset about plans to curb the state and local tax deduction , which allows taxpayers to deduct their local taxes from their federal return. GOP leadership wound up whipping enough of its members in line. "Tax reform is good for the country; it's just not good for the country when it's on the back of six states".

West Virginia football 2018 schedule announced

October 28, 2017

Oklahoma State at West Virginia news:WVU ranks second-to-last in my returning production measure , bringing back just 28 percent of its production, a level that virtually assures regression. WVU was up 38-13 late in the third quarter, but the Mountaineers' offense was on the field for only eight snaps in the fourth quarter as Baylor surged with 23 straight points.

Help us build the ultimate Trick-or-Treat candy map this Halloween

October 28, 2017

From all the ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night: Trick or treat. Make sure all pets are up to date on their shots, and their microchip information is current. Tickets to the treat-fest are $10 for children ages 3 to 12, $5 for adults and free for children younger than 2 with a paid adult. Use the form to tell us what candy you plan to give out during Trick-or-Treat.

Weekend race preview: Johnson knows value of win in Martinsville

October 28, 2017

The driver of the No. 88 Toyota needs a win Saturday if he hopes to upset Bell in the championship quest. His driver rating at the track is 101.3. What TV channel is the NASCAR playoff race at Martinsville on? (+600). The First Data 500 takes place Sunday at 3PM ET from Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane to miss Manchester United clash with injury

October 28, 2017

Although Hotspurs' hopes in the upcoming football match were hindered with the injury to Harry Kane , the north London club still stands a good chance given the overall performance of the team and dipping form of Manchester United . Spurs confirmed on Twitter that the England frontman has been diagnosed with a "minor strain to the left hamstring", and Pochettino said at his pre-match press conference that Kane will not be involved at Old Trafford.

5 dead after consuming illicit liquor in Bihar

October 28, 2017

Earlier in the day, the police had also arrested two liquor smugglers in connection with deaths. "Everywhere people are dying after consuming spurious liquor. Two others are critical and undergoing treatment. The Nitish Kumar government had imposed a complete ban on sale and consumption of alcohol in Bihar in April previous year.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Dharmasthala on Oct 29

October 28, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer worship at the famous Lord Manjunatha temple at Dharmasthala in Karnataka on October 29. The BJP has often accused the Congress of practising dynasty politics and juxtaposed that with the rise of its party workers to top echelons to project itself as a party with a difference.

Bus veers off highway in Nepal, killing 19 people

October 28, 2017

Authorities have not yet been able to pull the bus out of the river. "Fourteen bodies were recovered from the crash site while 15 injured are receiving treatment at local hospitals", Ram Mani Mishra, an official at Dhading District Administration, told Xinhua from the crash site.

Revanth Reddy Resigns From Telugu Desam Party

October 28, 2017

According to the Newspaper, He stated in his letter that he had the utmost respect for Naidu's leadership.The move came on a day when Naidu had called the party's Telangana leaders including Revanth to Amaravati to discuss the party affairs.Naidu had met the TDP leaders here on Friday but the meeting was inconclusive.

Lady Gaga and Joe Biden Unite to Raise Awareness About Sexual Abuse

October 28, 2017

In a video posted to Instagram and Twitter, Mother Monster is buttoned up in cream separates, and, with her hand on Biden's shoulder, reveals that she's a survivor of sexual assault. "We are here to remind you it is important to reach out to someone in your life that you can trust and to know that they will be there to help you, there will be someone there to listen".

Agartala-Delhi Rajdhani Express Starts From Today

October 28, 2017

Meanwhile, Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy would be the Chief Guest of the programme. The 14-coach train, with one AC first class, two AC two tiers, eight AC three tiers and one pantry vehicle and two power cum luggage vans, will stop at 16 stations in Tripura, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

US Service Member Killed in Afghanistan Heli Crash

October 28, 2017

General John Nicholson, commander of the RS forces, expressed his "heartfelt sympathies" to the families of victims. NATO Resolute Support says the crash was not the result of enemy action and that all personnel have been accounted for, with the crash site secured.

Michael Gove slammed for making "clumsy" Harvey Weinstein joke

October 28, 2017

The environment secretary was taking part in a special edition of BBC Radio 4's Today programme in front of a live audience when he made the remarks. Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the Scottish National Party, Scotland's largest political party, chastized Gove for his insensitive remarks. "And it doesn't make us "humorless" to say so".

Marquez: "Everything was wrong" in Sepang qualifying

October 28, 2017

Seven-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi from Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team became the first rider to set below two minutes during this weekend's 2017 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) third Free Practice session at the Sepang Circuit (SIC) here.

Spain cracks down hard after Catalonia declares independence

October 28, 2017

However, the referendum was declared invalid by the Spanish Constitutional Court, for violating the Spanish constitution. The Spanish government published an official bulletin earlier on Saturday stating that it has dismissed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, his deputy Oriol Junqueras and all government members.

Constable in Kashmir posts on social media that "he has joined LeT"

October 28, 2017

A resident of Heff Shirmal village in southern part of Kashmir's Shopian, Ahmed had joined police in 2012. Without giving further details on whether he had joined the LeT in South Kashmir , the officer said the details are being verified.

Priyank Sharma Enters The House, Dhinchak Pooja Makes Yet Another Cringeworthy Song

October 28, 2017

Bigg Boss made its fans nostalgic by playing Shah Rukh Khan's old song I'm The Best . Puneesh tells Arshi that Luv will get eliminated this week. Priyank enters from the confession room. Sapna also confronts Arshi about the "kaand" she is talking about. Sapna makes a scene in the house. Sapna also lashed out at Arshi Khan and blamed her for provoking Pooja for the demeaning lyrics.

Kenny Rogers Performs Final Nashville Concert

October 28, 2017

Alongside a spectacular 9-piece house band, the Grammy winning singer performed a cover of Kenny's chart-topping 1978 hit on Wednesday night (October 25th 2017) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville as part of the All in for the Gambler: Kenny Roger's Farewell Concert .

CBSE releases applications for compartment, improvement and failed candidates @ cbse

October 28, 2017

For the students appearing from outside of Delhi region, the Board said that the students can download an intimation letter for the admit cards in January/February 2018, for the locals, they admit cards will be available online from February 2018.

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