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Denver passes cat declawing ban

November 15, 2017

Kirsten Butler, a veterinary technician, said she no longer participates in the procedures. Critics including developer Kyle Zeppelin say the issue distracts from more pressing issues in Denver , such as the affordable housing crunch. Eight California cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, have passed prohibitions of elective declawing since 2003. Although it is the first of its kind law to pass in the US outside of California, the idea to ban declawing is not new.

Trial Date Set For Dylan Adams

November 15, 2017

A jury from Chattanooga will be set on May 24 and sequestered. His next hearing is set for 10 a.m. December 14. Motions for Adams' co-defendant Jason Autry will not be heard at the December 14 hearing. A jury earlier convicted his brother, Zach Adams, of the murder, kidnapping and rape of Ms. Bobo. In 2014, the TBI announced Bobo's skull was found in the woods in the northern part of Decatur County.

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (DNKN) Consensus EPS Outlook

November 15, 2017

Costco Wholesale Corp Com now has $74.93 billion valuation. The stock rose 0.04% or $0.02 reaching $56.41 per share. About 2 shares traded. Tower Semiconductor Ltd. Below is a list of Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ: DNKN ) latest ratings and price target changes. Robert W. Baird restated a "buy" rating and set a $63.00 target price on shares of Dunkin' Brands Group in a research report on Friday, October 20th.

The Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Coverage Initiated at RBC Capital Markets

November 15, 2017

The stock rose 0.18% or $0.56 reaching $313.48 per share. About 376,336 shares traded. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $245.50 and a fifty-two week high of $322.19. Investors are more bearish on shares of Lockheed Martin Corp of late if you pay attention to the rise in short interest. UBS downgraded the shares of URI in report on Friday, October 14 to "Sell" rating .

Malaysia lowers Dec crude palm oil export tax to 6% - govt circular

November 15, 2017

The Southeast Asian nation calculated a palm oil reference price of RM2,833.25 per tonne for December. - Picture by Miera ZulyanaMANILA, Nov 15 ― Malaysia and Indonesia view the export restriction against palm oil into the European Union (EU) very seriously and are ready to take joint action to counter the discrimination which will otherwise jeopardise more than 18 million smallholders in both countries, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Former Paterson Mayor Torres Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

November 15, 2017

He went on to say he was remorseful and embarrassed. He said he was remorseful and embarrassed. "That's it your honor". Behind him, a row of family members dried their eyes as they listened to Azzarello describe Torres as a diligent public servant who briefly "lost focus" on the right side of politics.

Alabama could be home to Toyota/Mazda plant

November 15, 2017

There are two megasites in Chatham County, one in Edgecombe County and one on the Guilford-Randolph counties border. The most recent was an announcement by Tennessee officials that the Memphis region has been ruled out. Backers of the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite have added 370 acres, bumping it up to almost 1,900 acres and filling gaps in the property to increase its appeal.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV Acquires 1120 Shares of Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)

November 15, 2017

The stock realized a fall in short interest between September 29, 2017 and October 13, 2017 of -3.12%. Edgestream Ptnrs Lp stated it has 3,615 shares. 300.92 million shares or 0.71% less from 303.08 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported. Investors sentiment is 1.46 in Q2 2017. Its down 0.08, from 1.12 in 2017Q1.

Bundy standoff trial underway

November 15, 2017

Answering Bundy's call for help in the standoff, hundreds of followers - many heavily armed - descended on his ranch near Bunkerville, Nevada, about 75 miles (120 km) northeast of Las Vegas, in April 2014, demanding that his livestock be returned.

Charlotte airport to address security concerns ahead of Thanksgiving travel

November 15, 2017

Tighter screening regulations at the airport could cause you unexpected delays if you're not ready for them, officials said Tuesday. TSA officers will begin asking travelers to remove electronics larger than a cell phone from carry-on bags and place them in their own bins similar to previous laptop screenings.

United Kingdom given two-week ultimatum to make Brexit concessions

November 15, 2017

The remarks came as Theresa May faces increasing pressure at home , with Tory and Labour MPs warning she risks a Commons defeat over Brexit within weeks if she continues to deny parliament a meaningful vote on the final deal with the EU.

Qatar Petroleum signs agreement for Block 52 offshore of Oman

November 15, 2017

Block 52, which is largely underexplored, has an area of more than 90,000 km2 and is located in water depths ranging from 10 meters to over 2,000 meters. "We wish to establish with the Sultanate of Oman, which is a historical oil and gas producer in the region, a long-lasting relationship in the best tradition of Eni", he added.

Oklahoma parents get 130 years in prison for child abuse

November 15, 2017

One nurse tearfully told police of how she even saw a maggot crawl out of one of the girls' genitals and found faeces in one of the infants' ears. Despite this, Judge Musseman accused the pair of putting their own interests before their children's well-being.

Major League Baseball star Roy Halladay remembered at celebration of life service in Clearwater

November 15, 2017

Most of the public eulogizing that's come pouring out over the last several days has centered on his incredible talent-and how can it not, when someone could pitch like that-but today offered some more intimate testimony, with Major League Baseball livestreaming the former pitcher's memorial service.

SIU ends investigation of Windsor man who jumped from rooftop

November 15, 2017

Three investigators and one forensic investigator have been assigned to this incident. The SIU says that Toronto Police officers arrested a man in the parking lot around 11:30 p.m. He refused medical treatment, was arrested, and charged with several offences. The Special investigations Unit is an arm's length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.

LLC Raises Holdings in Vodafone Group PLC (VOD)

November 15, 2017

With short interest at 7,428,654 and short average daily volume at 3,157,149, days to cover is 2.0 and the short interest percentage is 0.00% as of October 13. This will give analytical advantage to a shorter-term trader since it pursues the price more intimately, and consequently produces less "lag" as comparison to the longer-term moving average.

Australians vote in favor of same-sex marriage

November 15, 2017

The Senate will be asked later today to support a move to introduce draft laws allowing same-sex marriage on Thursday. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull , a moderate conservative who supported legalisation, called the "yes" vote an "overwhelming" endorsement of marriage equality .

Washington places Rob Kelley, Will Compton on IR in flurry of moves

November 15, 2017

Both Kelley and Compton suffered respective injuries during Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. RB Byron Marshall was signed in a corresponding roster move. In 42 games at the University of OR, the 5-foot-9, 201 pounder recorded more than 3,000 scrimmages yards, as he rushed for 1,877 yards along with tallying 1,293 receiving yards.

Saudi-led coalition air raid puts Yemen's Sana'a airport out of service

November 15, 2017

The Saudi-led coalition said Monday it would reopen Yemen's ports closed after a ballistic missile attack by Yemen on Riyadh - but not ports in Houthi-control territory. After two years of a devastating war, the Houthis still control much of Yemen's north while the south falls under the embattled President of Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, whose government is recognized by the worldwide community and who is supported by the Saudi-led coalition.

Lsv Asset Management Adjusts Its Position in Kroger Company (KR) Stock

November 15, 2017

Here are some institutional investors who have increased or decreased their stake in (KR). Thrivent Financial For Lutherans raised its holdings in Kroger Company (The) by 3.0% during the 1st quarter. The company had revenue of $27.60 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $27.48 billion. After having $0.39 EPS previously, Kroger Co's analysts see 5.13% EPS growth.

Kremlin dismisses ex-CIA chief's assumptions that Trump 'was intimidated' by Putin

November 15, 2017

Speaking with reporters in the press cabin on Air Force One on Saturday, Trump called Comey a proven "liar" and "leaker", as he seemed to take Russian President Vladimir Putin's word that he didn't meddle in last year's U.S. Is that the new standard, throw our elections under the bus to get a foreign policy "win" for the Trump White House? Yet, just a day earlier, he had lashed out at the former heads of the U.S.

Trump Will Not Greet Nobel Prize Recipients

November 15, 2017

Joachim Frank , a biophysicist at Columbia University and a Nobel Prize victor in chemistry, said he wouldn't have attended the White House event even if he had been invited and said he was "very relieved" when he realized there would be no meeting with the president.

Mantashe disappointed in those pushing rumours of his possible removal

November 15, 2017

The African National Congress is confident of a successful 54th National Conference to be held from the 16th to the 20th December 2017. This is to ensure that we do not tamper with the quorum of the meeting and the allocated delegation of the branch.

Climate lawsuit against Norway's Arctic drilling starts in court

November 15, 2017

The organisations claim their lawsuit was the first to be filed against a state for violating the agreements signed at the COP21 climate change conference in Paris in December 2015, which came into force in November past year. Three of the license zones are close to Norway's largely non-prospected maritime border with Russian Federation. It aims to end sales of new cars equipped with only combustion engines by 2025.

Inc (GCI) Stake Up in Latest Report from Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp

November 15, 2017

The stock of Gannett Co Inc (NYSE:GCI) has "Hold" rating given on Friday, September 4 by Argus Research. Receive News & Ratings Via Email - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings with our FREE daily email newsletter.

Peru Gets Day Off If Team Makes World Cup

November 15, 2017

After a 0-0 draw against New Zealand in the first leg of the playoff, Peru is favored to win the second round in Lima, qualifying for the World Cup finals in Russian Federation next year. Farfan, who plays his club football for Russian outfit Lokomotiv Moscow, will be Peru's chief attacking threat in the absence of Paolo Guerrero, who is provisionally banned for failing a doping test.

UN Peacekeeping Defense Ministerial Conference opens in Vancouver

November 15, 2017

However we're awaiting the Canadian federal government to release any decision". The Trudeau government will announce Canada's peacekeeping plans tomorrow at a United Nations summit being held here in Vancouver. On top of the peacekeeping pledge, the United Nations summit will also focus on increasing the role of women in missions and tackling the problem of child soldiers.

NZ house prices rise 3.3 percent annually in October

November 15, 2017

That was the biggest annual decline in Auckland's median price since December 2010. The number of days it took to sell a house, a gauge of underlying demand, increased by 2 days to 34 days compared to October past year. The housing market is still one of the major challenges analysts see for New Zealand's economy, especially in Auckland, the commercial capital, where chronic undersupply and high demand, fueled in part by high migration both from overseas and the country's regions, have ...

Escapee from state hospital took plane to Maui

November 15, 2017

A report from Hawaii News Now cites sources saying Saito took a Hawaiian Airlines plane that landed in San Jose at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday night. Maui County police said Saito flew to Maui shortly after he left the hospital, but they didn't know where he was.

Jason Aldean Initially Thought the Las Vegas Shooting Was a Blown Speaker

November 15, 2017

It just sounded like a crackling something. Aldean and his crew managed to escape unharmed, and he cancelled three tour dates in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy so he could spend some time with his loved ones and try and collect his thoughts.

Driverless vehicle lanes possible on I-94 for Foxconn

November 15, 2017

State highway planners in the US are reportedly studying the possibility of including special lanes for driverless cars on Interstate 94 (I-94) to accommodate the needs of Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., which recently signed a deal to build a state-of-the-art flat panel plant in the state of Wisconsin.

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:BZH) To Release Earnings

November 15, 2017

It has outperformed by 95.32% the S&P500.The move comes after 5 months positive chart setup for the $724.39M company. Ballentine Partners Llc decreased its stake in Banco Santander Sa (SAN) by 99.86% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC.

WH budget director: Don't blame feds for New York's high taxes

November 15, 2017

So far, the effort is largely falling flat. As to worries about the impact of reducing or ending deductions for home mortgages on the housing market, Mulvaney - a home-builder before he went into politics - argued that a stronger economy that the Trump administration says would result from lower taxes would do more to boost home prices than retaining the deductions.

Philly cop charged in Baltimore drug-running scandal

November 15, 2017

A Philadelphia police officer is the ninth officer to be arrested in connection with a major conspiracy by members of a gun task force with the Baltimore Police Department. Rayam, Snell and Snell's brother met at Snell's home in Philadelphia to plan the sale of the cocaine, authorities said. Rayam has since pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and admitted to multiple robberies, drug trafficking, and overtime fraud.

Cold case no more: Pennsylvania man charged in wife's 1983 homicide

November 15, 2017

Debra Rodgers was 23 at the time of her death. The search was called off later that evening without locating Debra Rodgers, but her husband insisted on returning her auto to the family's farm despite her relatives' concerns that she would be stranded in the harsh elements without a vehicle, Shapiro said.

Charges: Man Stabbed Mall Of America Victims With 8-Inch Blade

November 15, 2017

One of the brothers, 19-year-old Alexander Sanchez, of Minneapolis, had tried on trousers in a men's department fitting room and left the room to show his family how the trousers fit. The victim tried to pass him, and Abdiraham started slashing him. The victim's family heard him screaming, and a 25-year-old family member went to his rescue with another family member, according to the complaint.

Media group to host 'Come Meet A Black Person' networking event

November 15, 2017

A 2014 study from Robert Jones of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) showed that a whopping 75 percent of white people do not have black friends or any other friends outside of their own race. She wasn't sure Tuesday how many people had signed up for the event, which is meant to celebrate the organization's 16th anniversary, but said she's gotten a lot of positive feedback after it was featured by several news outlets.

Texas State, San Marcos police investigating fraternity member's death

November 15, 2017

As president of Texas State University, I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of one of our students who attended an off-campus social event on Sunday evening hosted by members of a university fraternity. The school's vice president for student affairs, Joanne Smith, has been tasked with coming up with recommendations for reinstating the fraternities and sororities "that demonstrate a commitment to the core values of Texas State", Trauth said.

Saskatchewan Party Melfort MLA Kevin Phillips passes away

November 15, 2017

Phillips, who was 63, was married with four children and five grandchildren. Phillips was first elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in the 2011 provincial election and was re-elected in 2016. He worked in business and advertising, including as a partner with the Melfort Journal for more than 25 years. Wall said it is a hard day and several other MLA's on both sides of the legislature paid condolences on the passing of Phillips.

HMP Leeds 'murder': Dead inmate had killed baby daughter

November 15, 2017

Another prisoner has been charged with murder after the body of Liam Deane, 22, was found HMP Leeds on Sunday. Flanked by a dock officer and two police officers, he spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth, the Huddersfield Daily Examiner reported .

Man shot, killed at Applebee's in Lawrenceville, NJ

November 15, 2017

They say the vehicle fled northbound on Route 1. Authorities say that the suspect ran out of the restaurant and drove away in a dark-colored SUV. The man's name has not been released. The man died at the scene, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said. Anyone with information about Tuesday's killing is asked to contact Sgt. Gary Wasko or Detective Michael Hughes of the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at 609-989-6406.

Trump's job approval inches downward

November 15, 2017

The president's rating compares to a 56 to 38 percent disapproval in an October 11 poll. "The latest figures include 30% who Strongly Approve of the way the president is performing and 44% who Strongly Disapprove", Rasmussen notes . The majority of American voters continue to disapprove of what the president is doing, at least according to a Quinnipiac University poll . "Ominously, there is creeping slippage in the base".

Keurig CEO Apologizes For Mishandling Decision To Pull Ads From 'Hannity'

November 14, 2017

The machines were given to the first 500 people to submit a form on Hannity's website . Keurig announced Saturday that it had pulled advertising from " Hannity " after several Twitter users questioned the company's support for the host, citing Hannity's coverage of allegations against Republican Alabama U.S.

New Zealand premier finds her barong scratchy

November 15, 2017

That seemed to jog some association with the difficulties airlines had globally "and the Sunni and Shi'ites creating problems". "My companion brought some fish that she bought at the wharf there and everybody was warned not to bring anything, nearly like do not bring anything that is alive, including you".

Sturgeon demands changes to European Union exit bill

November 14, 2017

Edinburgh and London have clashed over crucial Brexit legislation with Ms Sturgeon threatening to withhold consents to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill unless changes are made . We oppose Brexit but we understand withdrawal legislation is necessary, so we want to find agreement. The First Minister wants 38 changes to laws moving powers back from Brussels to Westminster after the split.

Rain and wind to pummel BC's south coast

November 15, 2017

Winds of between 70 and 90 kilometres per hour are forecast for the city of Vancouver, the North Shore and Metro Vancouver's southeast and southwest, including Surrey, Langley, Richmond and Delta. Rain will be heavy at times, amounting to 50 millimetres by Wednesday morning. In Metro Vancouver, warning applies to the Coquitlam and Maple Ridge areas, as well as the North Shore.

United Nations rights chief: European Union support of Libyan coast guard "inhuman"

November 15, 2017

Chaos-ridden Libya has always been a major transit hub for migrants trying to reach Europe, and many of them have fallen prey to serious abuse there at the hands of traffickers and others. But Zeid, who has criticized European Union actions in Libya before, stressed that the agreements have not improved migrants' living conditions or protected them from abuse.

Federal Bureau of Investigation scrutinizing Russian embassy payments 'to finance election campaign of 2016'

November 14, 2017

On Aug. 3 of past year, just as the United States presidential election was entering its final, heated phase, the Russian foreign ministry sent almost $30,000 to its embassy in Washington. and subsequently found dozens of other payments with that same suspicious memo line. "The transactions, which moved through Citibank accounts and totaled more than $380,000, each came from the Russian foreign ministry and most contained a memo line referencing the financing of the 2016 election", the ...

Is gun maker liable? Court takes up Newtown shooting case

November 14, 2017

Newtown was the site of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. He then killed himself. The case centers on a Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle made by North Carolina-based Remington and a 2005 federal law that shields gun makers from liability in most cases.

HSBC to pay $352m to resolve Swiss bank tax probe

November 14, 2017

The financial prosecutor added in a statement that the settlement was the first of its kind under a new French legal framework. The deal does not include a guilty plea.

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