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President Trump says NYC suspect should get death penalty

November 02, 2017

Trump tweeted on Thursday morning that the case against Sayfullo Saipov, 29, "Should move fast". He considered putting ISIS flags on the rented truck and even asked to put one up in his hospital room. Chuck Schumer for sponsoring the "Diversity Visa Lottery Program", through which the NYC terrorist was able to enter the U.S.in the 1990s. "Would love to send the NYC terrorist to Guantanamo but statistically that process takes much longer than going through the Federal system", Trump ...

Democratic lawmakers sue over Trump hotel lease secrecy

November 02, 2017

Under terms of the lease, the hotel's management has to provide financial data to the General Services Administration, the federal agency that acts as landlord for the hotel. "GSA's refusal to comply ... following the president's inauguration was a drastic departure from its position taken on January 3, 2017, and illustrates the need for Congress to conduct oversight of GSA's ability to manage a lease with the president", court documents stated.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Slashes Production of Two Cars, Misses Q3 Estimates

November 02, 2017

The manufacturing snags will embolden sceptics who have doubted the company's ability to quickly reach mass production, a feat the youngest USA auto maker is trying to pull off for the first time with a vehicle that starts at US$35,000. Whether its just Elon's shoot for the stars mentality or the reality, Tesla shared that it believes it will be able to improve the line to the point that it will "ultimately be capable of production rates significantly greater than the original specification".

University of California joins legal motion to urge keeping of DACA program

November 02, 2017

Although the Trump administration rescinded the DACA program on September 5, 2017, its full implementation was delayed six months to give the Congress time to decide how to deal with the undocumented population affected by the policy. "DACA's rescission will inflict serious harm on U.S. companies, all workers, and the American economy as a whole", the filing reads, according to a draft of the amicus brief provided by one of the companies.

Wendy Williams Passes Out on Live Television

November 02, 2017

Williams herself hinted that she was going through menopause, which attributed to the fall. When she managed to get back up after she fainted, she told the audience that she simply overheated in her Statue of Liberty costume. I don't need that". "As she was talking to me, all I heard was "blah, blah, blah" and all I'm thinking is, 'Wendy, oh my gosh, '" she said. "The crew brought out the clear plexiglass podium that you saw - we were about to do our Halloween costume contest".

Closing Arguments Expected Thursday in Springfield Child Murder Case

November 02, 2017

The prosecution and defense rested Wednesday in the first-degree murder trial of Craig Wood, who is facing a possible death sentence in the 2014 death of Haley Owens. Carl Stacy, the forensic pathologist who oversaw Hailey's autopsy, testified that marks on Hailey's arms indicated she was struggling against some type of material used to bind her.

Energy Secretary Rick Perry says fossil fuels can prevent sexual assault

November 02, 2017

The Hill said that Perry was addressing a morning panel discussion hosted by Axios .com founder Jim VandeHei and MSNBC's Chuck Todd when he made the remarks in reference to a recent trip to Africa. Big name energy companies like Exxon and PJM are opposed to the proposal and said it could raise prices and discriminate against natural gas, according to an Axios report .

Tillerson to visit Myanmar for 'Rohingya crisis'

November 02, 2017

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, the Philippines and Myanmar as part of President Donald Trump's trip to Asia starting on Friday, the Department of State said on Thursday. A year ago, following attacks on border posts in Rakhine's Maungdaw district, security forces launched a five-month crackdown in which, according to Rohingya groups, around 400 people were killed.

China Blocks Moves To List Maulana Masood Azhar As Global Terrorist

November 02, 2017

It said that it hoped realisation would soon dawn (on China) that "accommodating terror from a narrow objective is both 'short-sighted and counterproductive". The application was up for review with a "technical hold" placed by China expiring on November 2. "So far consensus has yet to be reached by the members of the Committee and the actions taken by China are meant to safeguard the authority and effectiveness of this committee", she said, defending Beijing's actions.

Paul Ryan says goal of new bill 'middle class tax cut'

November 02, 2017

But the plan being released Thursday morning stops short of touching other popular tax breaks that were being considered for change, such as the ability of individuals to park up to $18,000 a year in pretax funds into 401 (k) savings accounts.

October stats show avg. home prices up except for detached

November 02, 2017

It was not a one-size-fits-all market, however, as GTA condo prices surged nearly 22 per cent to $523,041, even as sales tumbled. Since the market's peak in April, the price of the average detached home in the GTA has fallen 16 per cent, while average condominium prices are down just 3.4 per cent.

Quentin Tarantino has completed the screenplay for his Charles Manson film

November 02, 2017

It will be a first for him as he's worked with Weinstein for every film in his career from Reservoir Dogs , Pulp Fiction and Inglourious Basterds right up to Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight . But not only is Tarantino shopping the Charles Manson-centric flick to studios, Deadline reports he is also in the process of actively courting some of the biggest names in Hollywood for roles - including Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

New Laws To Tackle White Collar Crime Announced Later

November 02, 2017

Three government departments have come together to produce a package of 28 actions to tackle corporate, economic and regulatory offenses, the government said. There will be a new bill to consolidate anti-corruption legislation and give legal effect to recommendations from the Mahon Tribunal. A Joint Agency Task Force, led by gardai will also be set up on a pilot basis to investigate white collar crime.

President Chuck Staben will remain at the University of Idaho

November 02, 2017

Last month, the university announced the five finalists. She was also that university's interim president in 2014. It's been almost a year since the former University of New Mexico President Bob Frank abruptly stepped down. Another candidate, David Brenner, is one of the dozens who threatened to sue the University of California if they didn't increase retirement benefits.

Hillary Clinton defends funding Steele dossier on President Trump's ties to Russian Federation

November 02, 2017

Fox News anchor Sean Hannity said on his program. The FBI has confirmed some parts of the dossier and Special counsel Robert Mueller is looking into other details as part of an investigation into possible coordination between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign.

Hamas Leader Holds Meeting with Iran-Backed Hezbollah Chief

November 02, 2017

On October 12, Hamas and Fatah announced the signing of the final deal in Cairo regarding the reconciliation, officially ending the decade-long national split. Hisham Adwan, director of information at the Hamas crossings authority, told AFP that Palestinian Authority employees would have full control of the borders.

Kerala: Locals oppose GAIL pipeline, clash with police in Kozhikode

November 02, 2017

They also alleged that the compensation package for the landowners was not attractive. Police have taken several people into custody over the violent incidents. The police will provide security to the GAIL officials, who conducted the survey. The arrested have been charged with destruction of public property and attempt to murder.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists kill BJP's Shopian youth president Gowhar Ahmad Bhat

November 02, 2017

Director General of Police SP Vaid confirmed that a jawan lost his life during the gunfight. As the security forces were conducting searches, the militants opened fire, a police official said. The police said that it has registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident which appears to be a murder by suspected militants. Meanwhile, a BJP functionary said the deceased was associated with the party.

Escaped inmate sought in western North Carolina

November 02, 2017

The Sheriff says Calloway grabbed the officer, pushed him to the ground, and tried to hit his head on the ground. A Buncombe County Sheriff's Office transport deputy contacted Communications at 1:28 p.m.to say an inmate had escaped custody in the area of 1117 Hendersonville Road.

The Brokerages Expect Independent Bank Corp. (IBCP) to Announce $0.27 EPS

November 02, 2017

Finally, Stephens reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $71.00 price objective on shares of Independent Bank Group in a research note on Tuesday, July 25th. In other news, insider Mark L. Collins sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.37, for a total value of $32,740.00.

Stryker Corporation (SYK) is Altavista Wealth Management Inc.'s 9th Largest Position

November 02, 2017

Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,509,234 shares of the medical technology company's stock worth $591,086,000 after buying an additional 499,015 shares in the last quarter. On August 24 Canaccord Genuity kept the stock rating at "Buy" and moved up the price target from $110.00 to $155.00. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Stryker Corporation from $160.00 to $166.00 in a research report on Friday, October 27th.

'Moscow Mueller' drinks offered at DC bar for indictments

November 02, 2017

This isn't the first time the restaurant has offered specials relating to the current administration. Everyone loves a good happy hour - especially when political puns are part of the deal. The drink's name is a play on the name of the popular Moscow Mule cocktail, a drink made with vodka, spiced ginger beer and lime juice served in a copper mug.

Wilmington PLC (WIL) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Peel Hunt

November 02, 2017

Canaccord Genuity has "Hold" rating and GBX 2100 target. The company was maintained on Wednesday, July 29 by JP Morgan. The rating was maintained by Credit Suisse on Wednesday, April 13 with "Outperform". It has a 23.19 P/E ratio. The Motor underwriting segment includes the revenues and expenses attributable to its motor insurance underwriting activities inclusive of additional insurance products underwritten by it.

Mrs May 'ignored warnings over sex pests three times'

November 02, 2017

She asked the Prime Minister if she would take "concrete action" against the misconduct, having asked "for the fourth time". The Prime Minister said it was "not appropriate" for sexual abuse allegations to be dealt with by the whips and that such information should be handed directly to the police.

Man Pulls Gun After Warren McDonald's Runs Out of Egg McMuffins

November 02, 2017

According to police, the man pulled up to the drive-thru of a McDonald's location in Warren at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning, WKBN reports. The two men inside the vehicle, who remain at large, appeared to be around 20 years old. Police and McDonald's management are now reviewing surveillance footage from the restaurant in the hopes of identifying the suspects.

As Manus Island standoff continues, asylum seekers and refugees look to NZ

November 02, 2017

The NZ PM said she will raise the issue with Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull , during her first whirlwind visit to Sydney on Sunday. The remaining men at the centre are running out of food and water, and are subsisting on dry biscuits and water collected in catchments, snowballing the standoff into a full-blown humanitarian crisis.

GOP senator: Treat NYC suspect as 'enemy combatant'

November 02, 2017

Graham said Trump should change the policy of former Democratic President Barack Obama, who allowed attack suspects to be tried in federal court. After the 9/11 attacks, the "enemy combatant" designation was used to detain hundreds of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay and sites in the greater Middle East.

Tate & Lyle PLC (TATE) Stock Price Up 2.8%

November 02, 2017

Food ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has raised its full-year profit expectations on the back of a strong first half. Shares of Tate & Lyle PLC (TATE) opened at 646.00 on Friday. The legal version of this news story can be accessed at https://stocknewstimes.com/2017/11/01/tate-lyle-plc-tate-stock-price-up-2-8.html. The company, which sells corn syrup and other ingredients to food and drink makers, said sales from continuing operations rose 6 percent to 1.4 billion pounds ($1.9 billion) in ...

Microsoft announces its second European wind project

November 02, 2017

The tech giant will be working with Vattenfall (one of Europe's largest electricity and heat retail and producers) and will purchase 100 percent of the generated wind energy from a repowered and expanded wind farm that is adjacent to its local data center in the area.

Ex-British spy paid $168000 for Trump dossier - US firm

November 02, 2017

According to a report by Reuters , Fusion GPS told Congress that it paid former MI6 officer Christopher Steele's company, Orbis Business Intelligence, $168,000 in 2016. The dossier, though still largely unverified, alleged that Russians had compromising information on Trump. The Washington Post first reported last week that Clinton's campaign and the DNC funded the dossier.

Win a night in an Airbnb made of LEGOs

November 02, 2017

Even the smallest items in the house are made of Lego. People wanting to enter the contest have to submit a statement detailing what their family would make if given the chance to build something with unlimited Legos bricks. The victor will get the chance to create their entry under expert supervision, as part of their stay. "Airbnb is all about helping people find magical and unforgettable travel experiences.

Obamacare open enrollment begins today

November 02, 2017

The simple, straight-to-camera message is a far cry from the elaborate, viral videos he made in years past. The Obama administration, in fact, used to brag about this. About 85 percent of people who buy plans on government-run Obamacare exchanges such as HealthCare.gov receive those subsidies. At the same time, a new survey shows widespread ignorance of the fact that Wednesday is the start of open enrollment in Obamacare insurance plans.

Trump Backer Robert Mercer Resigns as CEO of Hedge Fund

November 02, 2017

Beyond donating to political campaigns, Mr. Mercer was a large financial backer of Cambridge Analytica, a voter-data firm that worked with the presidential campaign of President Donald J. Describing himself as a fan of small government, he sought to distance himself from polarizing figures including Mr. Bannon. "However, I make my own decisions with respect to whom I support politically".

Pak issues 2600 visas to Sikh pilgrims

November 02, 2017

The visas issued by the High Commission are in addition to the ones provided to the Sikh pilgrims from other countries who will be participating in the event. After that, the Sikh yatrees will leave for Punja Sahib Hassanabdal and perform their rituals. The yatrees will come back to Lahore on November 9. The Sikh devotees are set to return on November 11 before the expiry of their visa term.

Daylight saving time debate

November 02, 2017

Montana is now in "Daylight Saving Time", but on Sunday, Nov. 5, Standard Time will once again be implemented, and clocks will "fall back" one hour. And, despite the Bay State's penchant for innovation and pioneering behavior, the commission does not recommend MA forge bravely into a new time zone alone.

BSF Jawan Killed As Pak Rangers Attack Patrol In Jammu And Kashmir

November 02, 2017

According to a senior police official, the Pakistan Rangers opened fire on a BSF patrol party, critically injuring a trooper who later succumbd to his injuries in the hospital. The highest number of such violations took place in 2002 when 8376 incidents were reported and 2045 incidents were reported in 2003. He further added that in response to misadventure of Pak Rangers, which started at 0930 hrs in which a BSF jawan attained Martyrdom while on patrol ahead of fence, BSF carried out ...

Justice Department considers charging Russians for hacking

November 02, 2017

Dozens of other officials may have also participated. U.S. intelligence officials, however, have maintained that Russians were indeed behind the hacking. Mueller's probe, Reuters reported Thursday. "It is irrefutable that Russian Federation hacked the DNC and interfered in our election to help elect President Trump", A DNC spokeswoman told Fox News Thursday.

United States shares names of 20 terror groups with Pakistan

November 02, 2017

He said, "when the USA holds Pakistan responsible, it, in fact, tries to brush its own defeat under the carpet". He said that protecting 100 percent interests of Pakistan would be the hallmark of the government policies and "there would be no element of tepidness, as was the case in the past".

Jinnah's only daughter, Dina Wadia, passes away at 98

November 02, 2017

Dina Wadia was born on August 15, 1919. She only came to Pakistan twice in her lifetime. After marrying to a Parsi businessman she stayed in India and subsequently moved to the United Kingdom. She also went to the tomb of Madar-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah to pay respects to her aunt and Flagstaff House Pakistan to host the flag of Pakistan and her father's house Wazir Mansion.

Backstage News on Emma's Recent Release

November 02, 2017

What do you think lead to Emma's release? Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated reports that Emma's departure had been in the works for some time as she had significant heat with company officials. It's no secret that she had been very aggressive about expressing her opinions on Twitter, which caused her to make some enemies on the writing staff.

Mom straps kid to roof of minivan to hold kiddie pool down

November 02, 2017

Amber Schmunk , 28, of Fredonia, could face up to 10 years in prison for the September 9 incident, according to a WISN TV report . CBS affiliate WDJT reports a driver called police after seeing the incident on September 9 in Saukville, about 20 miles north of Milwaukee.

South Africa considering best time for nuclear power expansion

November 02, 2017

He is accused of being influenced by the wealthy Gupta family in making government appointments and awarding contracts by state-owned firms. In a follow up question‚ Maimane asked whether Zuma would be prepared to table his declaration of interests from 2009.

Donna Brazile: Clinton Secretly Took Over DNC Before Winning Nomination

November 02, 2017

Brazile said Wasserman Schultz had allowed the DNC's spending to get out of control before striking a deal with Clinton's campaign "to sustain the DNC", in the words of the Clinton campaign's chief financial officer, Gary Gensler. This was not a criminal act, but as I saw it, it compromised the party's integrity. Clinton's campaign, according to Brazile, assumed that debt with its own fundraising.

Comey's New Book Title Takes Clear Aim At Trump

November 02, 2017

And now, the title of Comey's new book seems to reference that moment. The meal, which sounds terribly uncomfortable in Comey's retelling, reached peak awkwardness when Trump said, "I need loyalty, I expect loyalty". Comey also led the investigation into Hillary Clinton 's private email server she kept while serving as secretary of state. "Lordy, I hope there are pictures", he tweeted, a throwback to when he told Congress that he hoped Trump had taped their conversations.

Arrest for Horrific Alleged Treatment of Roommate

November 02, 2017

Brochu, who won a $20,000-per-year art scholarship to the university, has been expelled following her arrest, according to President Greg Woodward. Police are asking the court to charge Brochu with a felony hate crime, though court records only indicate that she's been charged with breech of peace and criminal mischief, both misdemeanors.

Supreme Court says, Delhi govt needs Lt Governor's nod to govern

November 02, 2017

The Apex Court's observation came over an appeal against Delhi High Court order that LG is the boss of the national capital. The bench noted that Constitution has limited Delhi government's powers and it can not have a say on public order, police and land.

India returns Pakistani prisoners, including 2 women and girl born in captivity

November 02, 2017

The two women - Mumtaz and Fatima - were apprehended on charges of drug trafficking after travelling to India via the Samjhauta Express in 2006. The sisters are said to be residents of Gujranwala, who were arrested while they were going to meet their maternal uncles in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar.

Police name suspect in Colorado Walmart shooting

November 02, 2017

Hundreds of emergency responders were on the scene after the shooting. The FBI and the ATF are assisting Thornton police with the investigation. Police are asking the public to avoid the area. A local mother ran up to 9NEWS' Steve Staeger crying holding her cell phone. Guadalupe Perez was inside the store with her young son when she heard what she thought was a balloon popping.

New India Assurance Company IPO subscribed 1.06 times on Day 2

November 02, 2017

According to data collated from stock exchanges, qualified institutional buyers ( QIBs ), which include domestic and foreign institutional investors, have put in bids for 12.39 crore shares worth Rs 9,913 crore - 2.13 times the portion set aside for QIBs.

Karnataka government has 'broken all records' in corruption: Amit Shah

November 02, 2017

In spite of several raids and arrests, the Congress does not even punish wrongdoers because it feared they would expose the government , he said. "Modi government has given Rs 1,33,923 crore more to the state government (than UPA)". Shah's remarks come amid a raging debate between the state government and the opposition BJP over Tipu Sultan. Shah alleged that the funds released by the central government to the state were not reaching the people they were meant to benefit.

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