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Schumer Calls For Increased Consumer Protection Against Computer Generated Bots

December 04, 2017

According to Sen. Schumer, bots are sophisticated computer programs used by scalpers. Schumer is calling on the National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association to block the bots while he works on expanding his legislation that would prohibit their use on items beyond show tickets.

Portugal's Centeno Gets Top Economic Job in New Eurozone Chapter

December 04, 2017

All the candidates gave a presentation of a few minutes before the votes. He has been Portuguese finance minister since November 26, 2015. There were reportedly three voting rounds; in the first Latvian Reinzniece-Ozola was eliminated in the first round, followed by Slovakian Kazimir.

Rosenberg to step aside for now as Senate leader

December 04, 2017

WBUR's Statehouse reporter Steve Brown joined Morning Edition to explain what's happening with the Senate today. Barbara L'Italien said in a statement. Rosenberg on Friday ignored a question about whether he can effectively lead the Senate while an investigator explores the allegations against Hefner, which Chandler has acknowledged involve the office of the Senate president.

Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In States' Rights Sports Betting Case

December 04, 2017

They estimated that the current illegal sports betting market is worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Professional sports leagues and amateur associations say the law prevents the corrupting influence of organized crime in athletics - they're urging the court to uphold it.

Palestinian reportedly killed — Clashes near Qusra

December 04, 2017

Israeli settlers were seen hiking near Qusra on Monday morning even though the IDF had declared the area a closed military zone following an incident last week. According to the IDF, following last week's incident, it was chose to declare the open areas near Qusra closed military zones, meaning that both settlers and Palestinians were supposed to be forbidden from entering them.

Who Is Ashlee Hattermann? Texas Teen's Disappearance Is 'Sex Trafficking 101'

December 04, 2017

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said Sunday evening that Ashlee Hattermann had been found safe in Mexico, and thanked the FBI's San Antonio field office, the U.S. "She calls the guy "daddy" and herself 'baby girl'". Both authorities and the teen's parents believe Ashlee was heading to Mexico to meet up with a man she met online who lived there.

Grigory Rodchenkov: clean athletes should not act under the flag of Russian Federation

December 04, 2017

The IOC has said it will decide during its executive board meeting next month on the participation of Russian competitors at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea in February. "We don't need this", Mutko said. The former head of the Moscow anti-doping laboratory and the current WADA informant, Grigory Rodchenkov said that if Russian athletes will be admitted to the Olympic games-2018, it is better not to use a national Russian attributes.

Girl accuses Rep. John Conyers of 'violating my physique'

December 04, 2017

He pointed to genital areas of his body and asked me to touch him. In 2010, when his wife was in prison, Brown said, "it got worse", with calls asking her to come to hotels. Brown said Thursday that she chose to break the agreement and speak out to be a voice for other women. I felt it was worth the risk to stand up for all the women in the workforce that are voiceless'.

MP proposes to gay partner in Australian parliament

December 04, 2017

Wilson added to applause. MP Wilson asked that his now fiancee's response be recorded in the official parliamentary record. A same-sex marriage bill sailed through Australia's Senate last Wednesday, after a large majority of the nation polled in favor of marriage equality through a mail-in ballot.

Kumar Vishwas hints at return of Prashant, Yogendra to AAP

December 04, 2017

Speaking to this agency, Yogendra Yadav said: "I was surprised to read the claim that some Swaraj Abhiyan colleagues will join AAP again". "I was very surprised to hear that there are talks going between AAP and us". In my knowledge, there is no possibility of this happening", he said in a series of tweets. Yadav, who walked out of the AAP along with Bhushan over a disagreement with the style of functioning of party chief Arvind Kejriwal in April 2015, also dismissed the remarks.

Storm expected to drop snow over western and central Wyoming

December 04, 2017

A line of strong storms with lightning, gusty winds and heavy rain will reach Chicago Monday evening, meteorologists said. Snow is expected to begin falling over western and central Wyoming beginning today, followed by windy conditions that could make travel hard.

Deadline for Aadhar linking with your life

December 04, 2017

The government has indicated to the Supreme Court that it is willing to extend this deadline to 31 March 2018. Not linking PAN with Aadhaar even after the grace period will render the PAN invalid, he said. Meanwhile, if you want to check the status of your Aadhaar card, you can do so very easily. After verification from UIDAI which is the government website for Aadhaar, the linking will be confirmed.

Principal Financial Group Inc. Sells 13059 Shares of Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT)

December 04, 2017

First Mercantile Trust stated it has 0.13% in Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT). The company was maintained on Wednesday, October 28 by Leerink Swann. Robert W. The fund owned 111,336 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock after purchasing an additional 550 shares during the quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 1,145 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock valued at $210,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the last quarter.

Weather Advisory Has Been Issued for Mississauga

December 04, 2017

Air Canada put out a release early Monday saying that flights could be affected all day by fog and reduced visibility. Environment Canada previously issued a fog advisory for Toronto, Hamilton, as well as the regions of York, Durham, Halton, and Peel.

Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Baxter International Put Options (NYSE:BAX)

December 04, 2017

Commonwealth Bank of Australia boosted its stake in Baxter International by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter. The stock decreased 0.06% or $0.04 during the last trading session, reaching $65.49. During the same quarter past year, the company earned $0.56 EPS. BAX's profit will be $321.45 million for 27.75 P/E if the $0.59 EPS becomes a reality.

Police recover third vehicle allegedly involved in road rage incident

December 04, 2017

In an earlier statement to the police, Burney had said he tried to stop the "Mercedes car" when he witnessed the accident, engaging in aerial firing in order to signal it to halt. After the accident, suspects travelling in double-cabin vehicle opened indiscriminate fire on the auto at around 9am. According to the police, Khawar and his accomplices opened fired on a vehicle for not stopping after a collision with another motorcyclist.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch Flying to Netflix

December 04, 2017

The series' move is somewhat reminiscent to The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt , originally picked up by NBC for a midseason run before Netflix stepped in with a two-season order. But apparently that is because she is getting her own show. You might be more familiar with the adventures of Sabrina in the form of Sabrina The Teenage Witch , but this new Netflix offering is going to be miles away from the 90s TV show starring Melissa Joan Hart.

#ENDSARS: Atiku, Amnesty International, others join support for scrapping of SARS

December 04, 2017

Buying a laptop to earn a living shouldn't attract harassment. "The #EndSARS protest shows Nigerian youth are upset and the matter needs urgent attention", Atiku tweeted. Moshood urged Nigerians with complaints against any police officer - "whether SARS or any other personnel" - to channel their complaints through established channels.

White House Does Not Expect US Government Shutdown

December 04, 2017

Donald Trump probably thought his decision to pose between two empty seats reserved for missing Democratic leaders was a stroke of genius - or in his own words "smart" - but it has backfired and the United States president has been roundly mocked.

Mayor of London parties with A-listers; terms Katrina British Bollywood superstar

December 04, 2017

The richest family in India, the Ambani's threw a grand party in honor of the Mayor of London who is now on an official tour across India. Bollywood celebs not only graced the occasion with their presence but also slayed it with their impeccable style statements.

Chuck Grassley Defends GOP Tax Bill: Working Class Spends On Booze, Women

December 04, 2017

The estate tax is 40 percent tax imposed on a wealthy person when they die. Chuck Grassley , commenting on the GOP tax overhaul, tells The Des Moines Register that ending the estate tax is about rewarding people who invest over those who spend everything they earn on "booze or women or movies".

$110000 reward for Tampa McDonald's manager who helped catch murder suspect

December 04, 2017

Tampa businessman Richard Gonzmart personally delivered a check for $9,000, which he promised to donate to the reward fund dedicated to generating tips in the serial killer case, Bay News 9 reported. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn spoke clearly on what he thinks should happen to the Seminole Heights murder suspect if the evidence against him is proven.

Ancelotti snubs Italy job

December 04, 2017

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed he is not interested in taking over as head coach of Italy , with the tactician preferring to remain in club football. He was recently linked to a return to Milan after Vincenzo Montella was sacked, but the job went to Gennaro Gattuso. "I told them I'm honoured that so many people want me to coach the national team", Ancelotti told La Domenica Sportiva .

Sismo de magnitud 6 sacude provincia del Manabí — Ecuador

December 04, 2017

El movimiento telúrico se registró hacia las 6:19 locales a una profundidad de 39,95 kilómetros y a unos 16 km del pueblo costero de San Vicente , indicó el Instituto Geofísico en su cuenta de Twitter . "Seguimos insistiendo en que las construcciones de hormigón, de bloques, se han vuelto a fracturar (...) Ya estaban arreglando algunos edificios y se volvieron a cuartear, esto nos frena, nos retrocede", dijo.

Death of former North Bay woman now ruled homicide by Toronto Police

December 04, 2017

Saturday, when she chose to head home after their night out. Richey's death is Toronto's 56th homicide of the year. The cameras are not all that evident under the tent of darkness. The two had gone to Crews & Tango, a drag club on Church Street, and were very intoxicated when they left sometime after 1:30 a.m., Simard said. Tess Richey, 22, was reported missing Saturday and found dead not far away outside a building undergoing construction just days later on Wednesday afternoon on what ...

Kremlin says Putin not influenced by ex-Trump official Flynn

December 04, 2017

Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday it was "absurd" to suggest that the phone conversation could have influenced Putin's decision and added that "such requests could not have been passed on" to the president. Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn arrives for a plea hearing at U.S. District Court in Washington, December 1, 2017. The purported contents of Flynn's phone exchanges with Kislyak were monitored by American intelligence agencies, and he was interviewed by the Federal ...

Christmas lights saboteur turns out to be a squirrel

December 04, 2017

Friday's ceremony occurred as planned but on Saturday morning, police said they had caught the perpetrator. This time, they also made a decision to keep a close eye on the tree to catch the suspect. 'This is Mayberry RFD, probably the first vandalism we've had in 10 years, ' he said. On Facebook, the Sea Girt Police Department proudly showed off their impressive detective work that nabbed the suspect.

Kolkata child sexual assault: school suspends classes, parents agitate

December 04, 2017

The protesters were joined by several parents of students from other prominent schools in the city. The notice also said that the two physical training instructors, who were arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting the child, have been "removed from service", adding, guardians can contact the principal for any further intimation.

Erdogan stresses need to establish independent Palestine

December 04, 2017

Jerusalem remains at the core of the perennial Israel-Palestine conflict, as Palestinians want Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state. His spokesman, Nabil Abu Rdeneh, said the Palestinian leader had been in touch with leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and France, to discuss potential countermeasures.

Malfunction in target missile cancels test of Israeli defense system

December 04, 2017

It was cleared for publication today (Monday) that the latest Arrow 3 system test was abruptly stopped. "The experiment was not a failure", he stated. The Arrow 3 provides the exoatmospheric upper-tier component of Israel's missile defense system, as an interceptor created to defend against ballistic missiles by targeting the threat outside of the earth's atmosphere.

Trump backs Alabama candidate Roy Moore

December 04, 2017

The president has repeatedly slammed Moore's Democratic opponent, former USA attorney Doug Jones, but had previously backed Moore's former Republican rival Luther Strange in line with Senate Republicans. Prior to Thanksgiving, Trump defended Moore in the wake of the allegations, suggesting that they might be politically motivated. "Look at your 401-k's since Election".

Dispute over NY parking spot turns deadly

December 04, 2017

It happened early Sunday morning outside a hookah lounge. According to the NYPD, it all started with a parking dispute involving two vehicles at about 4:30 a.m.in front of a hookah bar on Liberty Avenue and 127th Street in Richmond Hill. "They were screaming", said witness Millie Urbina. Police believe Harry knifed two of the victims, hopped into his rental auto from Lakewood, N.J., and slammed into six more people - one of whom died - with the vehicle.

Met Commissioner: Damian Green Leak Detectives Could Be Prosecuted

December 04, 2017

Sir Peter Fahy, the former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, has told Sky News that Neil Lewis's allegation was party political and a breach of confidentiality. "And it's not for police officers to make moral judgements about people's lifestyles, whether they're accessing or not accessing perfectly legal material".

Kenyan opposition says a strategist arrested, no reason given

December 04, 2017

Salim Lone, an Odinga adviser, said Ndii was helping to organise the "swearing in" of Odinga by a people's assembly on December 12, Kenya'sindependence day, a plan that has raised the prospect of further confrontations with security forces.

Removed Catalan vice president Oriol Junqueras kept in jail by Spanish judge

December 04, 2017

Separatist parties have repeatedly accused Madrid of taking "political prisoners" and "repression" after their independence declaration fell flat, and the decision to keep some Catalan leaders in jail is likely to magnify those claims. Campaigning for the election, with Junqueras at the head of the list for his party ERC, begins on Tuesay and polls have shown that support for independence is running in a dead heat with support for continued unity with Spain.

Before court appearance, Vijay Mallya reiterates charges against him 'false, baseless'

December 04, 2017

Mallya is out on a bail bond of 650,000 pounds, after he was arrested by Scotland Yard over charges of fraud and money laundering. A judgement in the case is not expected until early next year. The judge had agreed to effectively re-open a fresh case so that all charges can be heard concurrently in court. Union Minister of state for Home Kiren Rijiju last month held a discussion over Mally's extradition with visiting UK Minister of State for Immigration Brandon Lewis.

Bangladesh seeks Cambodian support over Rohingya crisis

December 04, 2017

More than 620,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh since security forces in neighbouring Myanmar launched a violent crackdown against them on Aug 25, turning it into Asia's worst refugee crisis in decades. The Cambodian prime minister said they discussed the issue of Rohingya people from Myanmar which is really a burden for Bangladesh, according to state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha news agency.

Amid Cyclone Ockhi Rescue Ops, Anger In Fishing Villages: 10 Points

December 04, 2017

South Gujarat and north Maharashtra coasts: Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Sea along and off South Gujarat and north Maharashtra coasts from 4 th December for the subsequent 48 hours. On Sunday evening, Defence Minister Nirmala Seetharaman arrived here and left for Kanyakumari on a helicopter to visit the affected areas in south Tamil Nadu.

Two soldiers injured in Kulgam militant attack

December 04, 2017

The deceased was among two personnel who sustained injuries during the attack. The area has been reportedly cordoned off by the security forces. "Two to three militants are believed to be inside the building", the police added. Police said the killed militant was a Pakistani national belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit. "Search operations are on", an army spokesperson said.

Inside The Ambani Bash For The Mayor of London

December 04, 2017

To honour him, the city's best party planner Mukesh Ambani along with Karan Johar and ex-member of Parliament Milind Deora hosted a grand bash and prominent Bollywood celebrities were invited for it. Great to talk about my plans to make London the sporting capital of the world. King Khan looked dapper always in a classic suit whereas Big B wore his signature bandhgala.

Akshay Kumar unveils new Padman poster, says 'mad only become famous'

December 04, 2017

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar took to Twitter Monday morning to unveil a brand new poster of his upcoming film Padman inspired by Arunachalam Muruganantham , a Padma Shri awardee, who played a pivotal role in creating awareness about menstrual hygiene in rural India.

Police search for missing 4-year-old

December 04, 2017

Police said just before 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Noel walked out of her house on Southwest Keats Street near Southwest Becker Road. Police say she became disoriented after leaving her home and ran straight into the lake.

Pro-independence Catalan politicians seek jail release

December 04, 2017

Axed Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont arrived Monday for an extradition hearing in Belgium as Spain seeks to have him sent back to face sedition charges over his region's independence drive . After an attempt by Catalan separatists to declare independence in October, Spain imposed direct rule on the region and called early regional elections for 21 December.

United Kingdom suspends aid amid allegations of payments to Syrian Jihadists

December 04, 2017

Following the revelations, the Foreign Office halted its contribution to the AJACS initiative. "We take any allegations of co-operation with terrorist groups and of human rights abuses extremely seriously and the Foreign Office has suspended this programme while we investigate these allegations", the Foreign Office spokesperson said as quoted by The Guardian.

Hawaii tests nuclear warning siren

December 04, 2017

The last time a nuclear attack warning siren was tested in the state was in the 1980s in the final years of the Cold War. A siren blared across Hawaii on Friday for the first time since the end of the Cold War in an effort to prepare tourists and residents for a possible nuclear attack from North Korea .

Eight arrested in Malta over Daphne Caruana Galizia murder

December 04, 2017

She had accused a number of senior politicians of being involved in wrongdoing. Caruana Galizia, whose reporting focused heavily on corruption on the European Union island nation, was killed by a auto bomb. A €1 million (US$1.2 million) reward was offered by the government for help in finding her killers. Police and troops are being used in the security operation, with roads blocked and a patrol boat deployed.

Hitched! Special moments from Aashka Goradia and Brent Goble's wedding

December 04, 2017

Television's most popular face Mouni Roy aka our favourite " Naagin " was busy celebrating the wedding of her close friend Aashka Goradia . Actress Mouni Roy could be seen dancing to the track from Zubeida, dressed in splendid green. The Indian television industry is enjoying the wedding season with a full of enjoyment of two major weddings of famous comedienne Bharti Singh with Haarsh Limbachiyaa and Aashka Goradia with NRI Brent Goble .

IHC disposes of Nawaz Sharif's plea to club graft references

December 04, 2017

The hearing at the accountability court will resume after the decision is announced. The bureau's prosecution team and three witnesses had also appeared before the court. Dar had been relieved of his duties after the ailing politician, who was declared a proclaimed absconder by a court in the case, requested leave for three months.

North Korea missile 'seen by Cathay Pacific airline crew'

December 04, 2017

Civic Party's Tam said although Cathay Pacific claimed its nearest aircraft was several hundred miles away, or more than half an hour's flight, from the explosion, the threat can not be ruled out, especially if North Korea does not announce its missile launches.

Lindsey Graham: 'We Are Getting Close to Military Conflict' With North Korea

December 04, 2017

It's insane to send thousands of children to South Korea. Moscow believes that it is Washington's saber-rattling and regular military drills it jointly holds with South Korea that are " provoking Pyongyang into taking some rash action " after months of restraint, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday.

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