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Prehistoric women were stronger than elite Cambridge rowers, study finds

November 30, 2017

We spoke with lead author Alison Macintosh about the study . Old and modern bones were then compared to each other. The team's prehistoric bones came from cemeteries tucked throughout Central Europe, from the Serbian border into western Germany.

Franken Won't Say If Groping Allegations Are Grounds For Resignation

November 30, 2017

When Murphy asked about Leeann Tweeden's allegations , the morning news anchor at a Los Angeles radio station who accused Franken of forcibly kissing and groping her when she was asleep, Franken said his memory of the events was different and that he has apologized to her.

Chaos at United Nations court as Bosnian Croat defendant 'takes poison'

November 30, 2017

In shocking footage beamed around the world, Slobodan Praljak drank from a small brown glass bottle and exclaimed he had taken poison moments after United Nations judges upheld his 20-year jail term for atrocities committed during the 1990s Balkans conflict.

Four persons injured during clashes near gunfight site in Pakherpora

November 30, 2017

There are no reports of any casualties on either side so far, he added. Four militants have been killed and three civilians injured in an ongoing operation in central Kashmir's Budgam on Thursday. "He has been shifted to a hospital in Srinagar ", a police officer said. "Three militants were killed today in a gunfight at Fultipora-Pakharpora", Indian army spokesman Col.

Centre lifts ban on cattle sale for slaughter

November 30, 2017

A senior official told Indian Express that the notification is being withdrawn "due to several issues" and the ministry "will be revising it". After the notification in May, the BJP-led NDA government came under severe criticism for attempting to impose the nationwide ban on ideological grounds.

Saudi Prince Miteb freed after detention in graft purge

November 30, 2017

The 65-year-old son of the late King Abdullah was the most politically influential royal detained under the orders of a newly-formed anti-corruption committee headed by his 32-year-old cousin, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . Writing on his Twitter account, Moaid Mahjoob, who identifies himself as director of external relations for Princess Jawahar Al-Saud, another Saudi royal family member, said Prince Miteb "had been released and that he was at his home in Riyadh".

RK Nagar Bypoll: AIADMK Announces E Madhusudhanan as its Candidate

November 30, 2017

A few days back, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) announced journalist-turned-politician N Marudhu Ganesh as its candidate for the RK Nagar bypoll. The Madras High Court had directed to hold the by-poll before December 31. The EC's ruling saw an automatic depletion in team Dhinakaran as three of his supporters rushed to the other camp declaring their allegiance to the Chief Minister.

Mulayam's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav dancing to 'Ghoomar' from Padmavati

November 30, 2017

The Karni Sena is particularly miffed at this particular song which, it contends, shows Rajput women dancing in public, which is not a depiction of the reality of the past. A month ago, the much-awaited " Ghoomar " song with Deepika Padukone performing the Rajasthani folk dance from the controversial "Padmavati" movie was released.

Neymar's dad refuses to rule out future Real Madrid move

November 30, 2017

And now Neymar's dad, who never wanted him to join PSG in the first place, has added more fuel to the speculation that he could be the long-term heir to Cristiano Ronaldo . If joining Real Madrid is complicated, it would be an even more hard task for Neymar to return to the Brazilian game, although if given the choice, he would like to play for Flamengo one day in the future.

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NOG) - Investors Must See

November 30, 2017

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has already been downloaded 15 million times

November 30, 2017

Nintendo's latest release of Animal Crossing has quickly become their second most downloaded mobile game ever. According to estimates from Sensor Tower , the latest mobile game from Nintendo achieved almost half the 32m installs that Super Mario Run achieved during its first six days on the App Store and Play Store.

Philippines sends home 5 Vietnamese poachers

November 29, 2017

Ricin found at Wake Robin in Shelburne

November 29, 2017

No individuals appear to have been exposed to the poison, and the potentially contaminated areas have been evacuated, according to a joint press release issued Wednesday morning by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Vermont departments of Public Safety and Health.

Mazda6: This Is It

November 30, 2017

Most noticeably, Mazda brushed up the 6's front fascia with a new grille and standard LED headlights. Mazda calls the evolution of its Kodo design language "Mature Elegance". Drivers who opt for 87 octane will see diminished performance with 227 hp. While the new 2.5-liter turbo engine will come exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission, the standard-equipment, naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four can still be optioned with a six-speed manual.

USA police officer tasered by his partner

November 30, 2017

The officers had earlier told emergency dispatchers they "were fighting one" on Waneta Avenue, according to the Dayton Daily News. The video shows the other officer fall onto the ground in pain.

Franken 'Can't Say' He Hasn't Grabbed A Woman's Butt During Photo-Op

November 29, 2017

Al Franken grabbed their buttocks during campaign events; a fourth woman says Franken forcibly kissed her during a 2006 USO tour. She said Franken kissed her while rehearsing a sketch. Then came another general expression of regret that camouflaged an unwillingness to admit misconduct: "From these stories, it's been clear that there are some women - and one is too many - who feel that I have done something disrespectful and that has hurt them, and for that I am tremendously sorry".

Assad Representatives Expected At Syria Talks In Geneva

November 30, 2017

The Syrian government delegation has always rejected the opposition's demand that Assad leave power, calling them "terrorists" who lacked the legitimacy to negotiate. Hariri has said his camp was still insisting on Assad's removal as part of any peace deal, defying calls for moderation and reportedly infuriating the government.

Swaraj assures medical visa to Pak teenager,two other children

November 29, 2017

Swaraj was responding to a request by Danish Memon to grant a visa to his nine-year-old daughter Maria for treatment of thalassemia following which she asked the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to issue the travel document immediately.

Arunachal Pradesh river turning black. Is China building a tunnel?

November 29, 2017

Congress MP Ninong Ering recently wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the massive construction project by China of a 1000-km tunnel to divert waters of the Brahmaputra is polluting the water of the Siang river in the northeastern state.

CNN Skipping White House Christmas Party, Trump Celebrates

November 29, 2017

The family Christmas card is framed and on display. Representatives for CNN also did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump's tweet on Wednesday. The White House said Mrs Trump chose every detail of the decor and did a final check late Sunday after returning from the family's Thanksgiving at their estate in Palm Beach, Florida.

Malibu chase ends in fatal crash, vehicle fire; PCH shut down

November 29, 2017

His name was withheld, pending notification of his family. A bystander was killed and three Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies were injured during a high-speed pursuit through Malibu on Wednesday morning, authorities said. Moments later the speeding auto struck and killed a male pedestrian, then crashed into three parked cars which struck a passing truck. After the driver began driving erratically, Johnson said, the vehicle collided into two other vehicles, with the stolen ...

Diamond Reynolds agrees to $800000 settlement stemming from Philando Castile's death

November 29, 2017

Reynolds, who was in the vehicle with Castile and her four-year-old daughter at the time of the shooting, will receive $675,000 from the city of St. Anthony, Minn., with an additional $125,000 from the city of Roseville and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust.

Sheriff: Extradition of teen in grandmother's killing sought

November 29, 2017

Erie County District Attorney John Flynn suggested the defense is merely prolonging the inevitable by delaying the extradition hearing. The case against a Florida teen charged with his grandmother's murder has been adjourned until Friday, following an appearance in New York State Supreme Court in downtown Buffalo on Wednesday morning.

Bulls' Bobby Portis, Nikola Mirotic have first interaction since fight

November 29, 2017

Instead of heading to the "Mile High" city Wednesday, Mirotic is staying in the Windy City, or going there to be more specific. Hoiberg said that team will hold their practices at the Advocate Center in a busy stretch of games for the Bulls.

Turkish gold trader begins testifying for U.S. prosecutors

November 29, 2017

Zarrab also testified he first began handling transactions involving Iran through Turkey's Aktif Bank. A USA prosecutor says Turkish gold trader Reza Zarrab has pleaded guilty to charges and will reveal at a NY trial how he helped Iran evade US sanctions in an "economic jihad".

British people had trouble figuring out the Irish border on a map

November 29, 2017

Progress is being made in talks between Britain and the European Union on how to avoid setting up a physical infrastructure on Northern Ireland's border after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union in 2019, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday.

NYS Assembly Speaker Sanctions Republican Steve McLaughlin

November 29, 2017

In a statement, Heastie said McLaughlin violated the Assembly's policies. He is also banned from having interns work in his Assembly or district offices. Heastie also directed McLaughlin not to reveal the name of the complainant or the details of the allegations and investigation. The findings against McLaughlin come as he is in his final days as a state lawmaker.

Zimbabwe court acquits activist charged with subversion

November 29, 2017

Mawarire had been vocal about the discrimination suffered at the hands of former president Robert Mugabe and the Zanu-PF led government. "Operation Restore Legacy" was an intervention by the army in government affairs which it said was targeted at dealing with a situation which was threatening to degenerate into violent conflict and was targeted only at "criminals" that were surrounded former President Mugabe.

Hamas bars former PNA employees from returning to positions in Gaza

November 29, 2017

He stressed that calling on PA employees to return to their work in Gaza constitutes a key aspect of the government's empowerment, affirming that the national reconciliation is a strategic and irreversible option. A number of ministries have been handed over, but others still remain in Hamas's hands ahead of Friday's deadline. However, Hamas said in an emailed press statement that the consensus government of Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah "is fully responsible for creating a status of chaos ...

Trudeau announces new Supreme Court judge

November 29, 2017

The release outlined Martin's 33-year career, noting "she has maintained a strong focus on education, equality rights and increasing the number of under-represented groups in law schools and the legal profession, including Indigenous Peoples".

President Donald Trump still questions Barack Obama's birth certificate, claims report

November 29, 2017

He has made this claim repeatedly in recent months, the newspaper alleges. The White House released copies of Obama's original long-form birth certificate in 2011 in an attempt to put the rumors to bed. The tape was a recording from several years ago in which Trump could be heard bragging about groping women, and Trump apologized soon after the tape surfaced last fall.

(CVX) Position Raised by Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership

November 29, 2017

The stock was sold at an average price of $116.17, for a total transaction of $12,868,267.07. Nicolet Bankshares Inc (NASDAQ:NCBS) has risen 23.99% since November 28, 2016 and is uptrending. analysts forecast that Chevron Corporation will post 4.33 EPS for the current year. The stock of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) earned "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Thursday, October 19.

James Spann: Showers return to Alabama Thursday

November 29, 2017

This is around ten degrees above average across the region. Clouds increase on Thursday but should not lead to much daytime rain as highs reach the 60s. Sunday looks better with mostly sunny skies. Jacksonville State hosts the Kennesaw State Owls Saturday at Burgess-Snow Field (1 p.m. kickoff). Highs will only be in the low- to mid-30s Monday, with any precipitation ending in the morning and cloudy skies in the afternoon.

Enes Kanter doesn't let LeBron live down first-career ejection

November 29, 2017

As for Fitzgerald, he addressed James' ejection after the game, and the reason was pretty simple. The feud between James and Kanter has been going for about a month, stemming from James' perceived slight at Knicks first-round pick Frank Ntilikina while James was trying to praise Dallas rookie Dennis Smith Jr., the pick immediately after Ntilikina.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Honeymoon on Private Bahamian Island: Details!

November 29, 2017

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian celebrate their honeymoon. According to a People magazine, the family are staying on the Bahamian island of Kamalame Cay - a 96-acre privately owned resort located less than a mile off the world's largest barrier reef on Andros.

Lovebox & Citadel move to Brockwell Park in 2018

November 29, 2017

As of next year, two of London's most popular city centre festivals will be moving. "Nothing stays the same forever, and after thirteen very happy years in East London, it's time to open a new, ever more colourful chapter in our history as we go back to our South London roots and make our new home in handsome Brockwell Park", Lovebox founder Jools Butterfield remarks.

Rahul listed as non-Hindu in Somnath temple register; Cong blames BJP

November 29, 2017

He said that it was BJP who brought in the move and passed it in Lok Sabha but stalled in the Rajya Sabha, where Congress has the majority. Congress party's media coordinator Manoj Tyagi made the goof-up when he wrote the name of Gandhi in the special registrar for non-hinuds visiting the temple, while writing the name of Congress MP Ahmed Patel, reported the Times of India .

Trump uses Matt Lauer firing to resurface Joe Scarborough conspiracy theory

November 29, 2017

But police said there was no signs of foul play or outward indication of suicide. While a medical examiner stated Klausutis suffered an abnormal heart rhythm and died from a head injury sustained when she fell, some have suggested Scarborough killed her - despite the lack of evidence to suggest so.

Britain's May will visit Saudi Arabia, speak to crown prince

November 29, 2017

A United Nations -chartered aid vessel docked at Hodeida on Tuesday. "We are very clear that we want to see full humanitarian and commercial access through the port of Hodeida". A group of Nobel Peace Laureates on Monday urged the Saudi-led coalition fighting Shiite rebels in Yemen to end their blockade on the Arab world's poorest country that has deprived it of much-needed aid and squeezed it to the brink of starvation.

Law enforcement officer arrested on Kauai after 11 years on the run

November 29, 2017

He's accused of coercing a girl into performing sexual acts against her will. On April 16, 2006, he brought the woman to his apartment and handcuffed her to his bed against her will, court documents state. Lawrence was ordered to get a psychosexual evaluation before he was sentenced but did not show up for the hearing in 2008, court records showed. The U.S.

Feds approve first oil exploration in Arctic federal waters since Shell

November 29, 2017

The drilling would be the first in federal Arctic waters since Royal Dutch Shell in 2015 sent down an exploratory well in the Chukchi Sea off Alaska's northwest coast. "Exploration must be conducted safely, and responsibly in relation to the Arctic environment and we will continue to engage Eni as they move forward with drilling its exploratory well", said Mark Fesmire, BSEE Alaska Region director.

Women empowerment vital to dvpt: PM at global biz meet, Hyderabad

November 29, 2017

Boasting of an astounding seating capacity of more than 6000 attendees, the Hyderabad International Convention Centre witnessed a massive fanfare, dazzling performances and inspiring speeches by Shri Narendra Modi, Ms Ivanka Trump and other esteemed dignitaries.

Shopper who opened fire at upstate NY mall surrenders to police

November 29, 2017

At a news conference Monday, Hertman said it's unknown if the Sunday afternoon shooting at the Galleria at Crystal Run in the Orange County town of Wallkill was intentional or was an accident. They said children and adults were crying as they were being evacuated from the busy shopping center. "I saw police officers with guns and K-9s walking by".

PM Modi says Indira-ben came to Morbi with hankie

November 29, 2017

A comparison of the audiences the two rallies drew was expected after reports of a sub-par turnout for the Prime Minister's public meetings in Saurashtra on Monday. "So I made a decision to take a brief rest", he had said after it ended. "Development for us is not about winning polls, it is about serving every citizen", he further said.

Mehbooba Mufti expresses concern over harassment of Kashmiris in Tihar Jail

November 29, 2017

On Monday, the Delhi High Court directed Tihar jail authorities to get all the victims specially treated at AIIMS Delhi. Elaborating, Hurriyat said according to the Tihar jail detainee, "Kashmiri prisoners in are being harassed by authorities and in a recent incident, Shahid Yousuf son of Syed Salah U Din was thrashed to pulp injuring his head and one arm".

Death sentence for three in Maharashtra rape and murder of minor girl

November 29, 2017

On July 13, 2016, a 15-year-old girl was returning home after meeting her grandfather when the main accused Jitendra Shinde accosted her. On October 7, Ahmednagar police filed the charge sheet running into over 350 pages before a sessions court in the district in which the trio were charged under IPC Sections 302 ( murder ), 376 (rape) and relevant sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

NAB begun process of declaring Ishaq Dar proclaimed offender

November 29, 2017

Accepting his plea, the court allowed him time until December 4 to present Dar. After hearing the arguments, the judge adjourned the proceedings on the seizure of surety bond worth Rs5 million till Dec 4. On July 28, a five-member Supreme Court bench had ordered NAB to file three references against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and one against Dar, on petitions filed by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's Imran Khan, Jamaat-i-Islami's Sirajul Haq and Awami Muslim League's Sheikh Rashid Ahmed.

NC Teen Dies After Log Smashes Through Truck Window, Witnesses Say

November 29, 2017

According to witnesses, the log crashed through the Ford pickup truck's window on the passenger's side. According to WSOC TV, Oliver was a 10th grader at Hibriten High School . "He was one of two boys in his parenting class and masonry", Brown said. The accident blocked both eastbound lanes of Wilkesboro Boulevard for over an hour.

Bon-Ton sales rise 3 percent in November

November 29, 2017

About The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. The parent company of Yonkers, Bon-Ton Stores Inc., could be facing bankruptcy after a weak third quarter, according to a Business Insider report . Local 3 reached out to a representative from Bon-Ton and left a voicemail seeking confirmation that the Marquette store would be closing. However, in 2002 Ames officials announced that they would be closing all their department stores, including the Massena location.

Extension Granted For Missouri REAL ID Act

November 29, 2017

Opponents of the act believed this was an invasion of privacy. Missouri lawmakers opposed compliance with the law for years, but eventually came up with a compromise: residents will be able to get a Real ID-compliant license, but will have the option to get a license that doesn't comply if they wish.

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