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Body of missing Nebraska woman found

December 05, 2017

It's also the last place that a cell tower received a ping from her cellphone. During the past week, two people who the Lincoln Police Department named as "persons of interests" turned themselves into police in Missouri on unrelated warrants and had been sitting in jail on a federal hold as investigators continued to question them.

Stryker Corp (SYK) Market Valuation Rose While Greenleaf Trust Has Cut Position

December 05, 2017

Finally, JLB & Associates Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Stryker during the second quarter worth $5,090,000. The firm has "Neutral" rating by Cantor Fitzgerald given on Friday, June 30. SYK's profit will be $729.76 million for 19.98 P/E if the $1.95 EPS becomes a reality. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a hold rating and thirteen have issued a buy rating to the stock.

Manchester Arena attack 'could have been stopped'

December 05, 2017

But he separately revealed the MI5 didn't put a "port stop" on Abedi - meaning he wasn't questioned when he returned to Britain from Libya four days before the bomb. That investigation, Operation Hawthorn, was opened in mid-2015, following information suggesting that he "aspired to conduct an attack in the UK". Rudd and Abbott's comments came after David Anderson QC published an independent report on the British response to four terror attacks this year.

Top al-Qaeda leader killed in eastern Afghanistan

December 05, 2017

Security forces also arrested 27 individuals in the operation in the eastern Afghan provinces of Ghazni, Paktia and Zabul, the agency said, without giving further details. Among killed militants were several key members of al-Qaida and Taliban insurgents, the statement said, adding, "most of the targeted militants were involved in direct attacks against security forces and coalition troops in countryside".

Three worldwide cricket captains report attempted fixing approaches

December 05, 2017

Ahmed claimed he was approached by a fixer before Pakistan played their third one-day worldwide against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi in October. The identity of the third worldwide captain is still unknown. The sums being offered by fixers are believed to run as high as 1,50,000 euros. While it is easier to monitor the levels of corrution at worldwide level, there are several women's leagues and T20 tournaments that have become new targets for fixers, especially with more matches being ...

2 rescued, 2 missing after boat sinks off Nantucket coast

December 05, 2017

The Misty Blue, a 69-foot vessel out of New Bedford, Massachusetts, issued a distress call shortly after 6 p.m. Monday, according to the Coast Guard. The rescued fishermen were transferred to the Coast Guard Cutter Steelhead. The crew of the Enterprise picked up two of the fishermen. Joining the Coast Guard in the search are the Barnstable County Sheriff and the Dennis Fire Department.

Trump slams DOJ and Federal Bureau of Investigation in weekend tweetstorm

December 05, 2017

Trump came under renewed scrutiny over the weekend over his contact with former FBI Director James Comey in the early weeks of his presidency, amid claims he may have obstructed justice by allegedly asking Comey not to press the investigation into Flynn.

RK Nagar bypoll: Actor Vishal's Nomination Rejected

December 05, 2017

According to reports, his nomination papers were rejected as two of his proposers had said that it was not their signature. Both the candidates had filed their nominations as Independent candidates on Monday. She said only an independent CBI probe will set right the mystery surrounding Jayalalithaa's death. Deepa Jayakumar and actor Vishal filed nomination papers to contest in the RK Nagar by-election on Monday.

Storm Caroline to bring high winds and snow to north of UK

December 05, 2017

In a yellow warning, the forecaster said: "Gusts of 60-70 miles per hour are expected quite widely, with gusts to 80 miles per hour possible near north facing mainland coasts and across the Isles". "The most frequent showers and greatest risk of snow settling, which may cause disruption, will be for areas exposed to a north to northwesterly winds".

Special counsel subpoenas German bank for Trump account details: Reuters source

December 05, 2017

In a statement to CBS News, a Deutsche Bank spokesman said, "Deutsche Bank takes its legal obligations seriously and remains committed to cooperating with authorized investigations into this matter". Handelsblatt said the subpoena requested information on the bank's dealings with the Trumps, where Ivanka Trump, the president's daughter, and her husband Jared Kushner are also clients.

Terrorists who attacked Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, killed in Qazigund encounter

December 05, 2017

The police said that the bodies of two terrorists were recovered yesterday and the third terrorist named Yawar who's body was recovered today from the area. The encounter was the latest in a series of success by security forces that has resulted in the death of several top militants this year, including Let commanders Abu Dujana and Hizbul Mujahideen's Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, the successor of Burhan Wani as the outfit's Kashmir chief.

Trump adviser's transition email about Flynn's Russian contacts contradicts sworn Congressional testimony

December 05, 2017

McFarland told a friend in an email when she was on Trump's transition team that Russian Federation "threw" the US election to Trump, reported Saturday. The newspaper was unable to reach McFarland for requests to comment. McFarland is now waiting for Senate confirmation after being tapped to serve as ambassador to Singapore.

Gujarat Assembly elections: Opinion poll shows BJP, Congress neck and neck

December 05, 2017

What seemed to be unthinkable a few years ago, might just happen in Gujarat Assembly elections slated for December 9 and 14 this year. According to the survey predictions, BJP is ahead of Congress in Saurashtra, which most political pundits would not agree to, as it is largely Patidar dominated region and was expected to vote against the BJP.

Governors Unite to Blast Tax Bill, but Next Steps Are Unclear

December 05, 2017

While a conference committee still has to iron out differences in the two bills and draw up a final draft, there aren't many obstacles left in the process. The bulk of the tax breaks would go to large corporations, the governors said, which would see their tax rate drop from 35% to 20% in 2019. Gov. Andrew Cuomo , seen in Oceanside on October 29, 2017, was one of several Democratic governors who spoke out Monday against the Republican-backed tax plan.

Seven killed, eight injured in Syria bus bombing

December 05, 2017

The attack, for which there was no immediate claim, was confirmed by Syrian state media and officials. The blast hit the Akrama neighbourhood, near Al Baath university. "Today, it could be a sleeper cell or it could be an infiltration". The city of Homs went back under full regime control in May, for the first time since the onset of Syria's conflict more than six years ago.

No call on Socceroos coach until February

December 05, 2017

Admit it, you thought you'd seen the last of Sven Goran Eriksson at a World Cup didn't you? "As things stand, no one is ruled in or out", he said in a statement. Aside from Eriksson, Jurgen Klinsmann, Marcelo Bielsa and Gianni De Biasi have been linked to the role. 'We are confident that we will attract the right person to lead the Socceroos at the World Cup and hopefully beyond'.

Sushma makes Iran stopover on eve of Chabahar port inaugural

December 05, 2017

The port's inauguration comes more than a month after the first consignment of wheat from India to Afghanistan was sent via Chabahar - the first shipment after the trilateral agreement to develop the port as a transport and transit corridor between India, Iran, and Afghanistan was signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Iranian and Afghan Presidents Rouhani and Ashraf Ghani, respectively, in May 2016.

Same-sex Couples Can Marry by Beginning of 2019, Rules Austrian Court

December 05, 2017

Australia is also set to change the wording of its laws once the Marriage Amendment Bill is approved by the House of Representatives, after having been passed through the senate on November 29th, while Finland's first ceremonies were able to begin back in March.

St Paul's alert package 'non-suspicious', says Met Police

December 05, 2017

Bethany Long, who is on the scene, told Metro.co.uk that there is now a heavy police presence. Samantha Henry said: "St Paul's in lock down". One of London's busiest tube stations was placed in lockdown following the discovery of a "suspicious package".

Former Georgian president Saakashvili is detained in Ukraine

December 05, 2017

He also threatened to jump at one point. Police used tear gas against the protesters, who are impeding the vehicle taking him for questioning. Reinforcements were called to the scene. He resigned as Odessa governor in 2016, complaining that his efforts to root out corruption suffered official obstruction. His Ukrainian citizenship was revoked this year while he was out of the country, but he returned in September after supporters broke through a police line at the Polish border.

Amber Alert canceled after sisters found safe

December 05, 2017

An Amber Alert was cancelled Monday evening after Dinah Coltharp, 8, and Hattie Coltharp, 4, were found safe outside Lund, Utah, about 175 miles away from their home in Spring City. Their father was arrested last week on suspicion of kidnapping and has refused to disclose the children's location. She was last seen wearing blue spandex trousers with purple polka dots and a short-sleeved shirt of an unknown color.

Four dead after crash in Wexford between lorry and auto

December 05, 2017

It has emerged that four people have now died as a resut of the horror crash. They had rented a vehicle at Shannon Airport and were driving to New Ross for the wake of Winnie Keevey, a sister of the woman killed in the crash. They are investigating if the driver of the auto attempted to turn on the road just before the collision with an articulated lorry travelling behind it.

Juventus to rival Everton for £25m Steven N'Zonzi

December 05, 2017

N'Zonzi, a box-to-box midfielder equally adept either with the ball at his feet or at breaking up the attacks of opposing sides, established himself as one of the finest midfielders in La Liga over the past two seasons, leading to links with the likes of Juventus, Barcelona and Arsenal during the summer.

What is the Babri Masjid case all about?

December 05, 2017

The Supreme Court suspended the High Court's verdict in 2011. The Supreme Court's decision will be a deciding factor in the backdrop of the movement for building a Ram temple at the disputed site gaining momentum. Speaking to India TV in an exclusive interaction on Babri Masjid-Ram Mandir dispute, Swamy said that there was no question of division of the disputed land for construction of a mosque and that the proposal is not acceptable.

Rains lash Mumbai as storm heads for Maharashtra coast; schools, colleges shut

December 05, 2017

Mr. Kuriakose said that some of the missing fishermen had already been out at sea days before the cyclone formed. "The intensity of rains will increase as the cyclone approaches", the official said. Even as cyclone Ockhi has now moved north of L&M islands, deployment of ships and aircraft are continuing in the area to search for the persons stranded at sea.

Seattle Police Chief To Step Down At The End Of 2017

December 05, 2017

O'Toole's departure comes at a turbulent time in city government, with the city being led by four mayors in less than a year. The court-appointed monitoring team overseeing new training and policies as part of the reforms has repeatedly praised O'Toole's leadership on the issue.

Rebel JD (U) MPs Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar disqualified from Rajya Sabha

December 05, 2017

Chairman of the Rajya Sabha M. Venkaiah Naidu , in a communication, said they [Ali Anwar and Sharad Yadav] cease to be members of the House. Last month, the Election Commission ruled that the Nitish Kumar-led faction was the real party and also allowed it to use the arrow symbol.

New World Record Set As Rainbow Lasts For 9-Hours

December 05, 2017

A professor in Taiwan claims to have witnessed the longest ever visible rainbow, clocking in at almost nine hours, and plans to submit it for a world record. The natural marvel didn't catch the department wholly by surprise: There was a nearly-six hour rainbow the previous week. "But then there was something even more incredible, it surpassed the previous record for another three hours!".

Gold trader says he paid bribes to get out of Turkish jail after 2013 arrest

December 05, 2017

The U.S. government's star witness in a high-profile Iran sanctions case has admitted in court that he paid bribes to secure his release from a Turkish jail after he was arrested in a sweeping corruption scandal in 2013. The letter from lawyers for Halkbank executive Mehmet Hakan Atilla was publically filed but was later deleted from the public record. He said Zarrab made a deal to get out of jail free, possibly joining the USA witness protection program so he and his family can live in the ...

S. Korea's foreign currency reserves hit record high at 387 bln Dollars

December 05, 2017

The goods account surplus narrowed to $8.60 billion compared to the $9.16 billion surplus for October of previous year. Moreover, the services account deficit widened to a record $3.53 billion from a deficit of $1.79 billion a year earlier due to a rise in overseas trips and foreign business services.

2G scam verdict to be pronounced on Dec 21

December 05, 2017

A special court Tuesday announced December 21 to be the final judgment day in the 2Gspectrum allocation scam cases in which former telecom minister A Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi are among the key accused. The court will also pronounce its verdict on December 21 in a related case in which Essar Group promoters Ravikant Ruia and Anshuman Ruia, as well as Loop Telecom promoters Kiran Khaitan and her husband I P Khaitan, are accused among others.

Barclays Reaffirms Hold Rating for Dollar Tree (DLTR)

December 05, 2017

Dollar Tree had a return on equity of 18.04% and a net margin of 4.63%. It has underperformed by 4.41% the S&P500. The stock of Dollar Tree, Inc. The percentage of shares being held by the company management was 0.03% while institutional stake was 72.3%.

Julia A. Stewart Sells 4000 Shares of Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) Stock

December 05, 2017

The stock decreased 1.31% or $1.49 during the last trading session, reaching $112.63. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.42, for a total value of $433,680.00. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Monday, October 23 by KeyBanc Capital Markets. Bank of America upgraded the stock to "Neutral" rating in Wednesday, December 7 report.

Australia to legislate against foreign interference in politics

December 05, 2017

The reforms follow a recommendation from an Australian parliamentary committee last March for a ban on political donations from foreign companies and individuals. "We must ensure that our politics and our Parliament are strong enough to withstand attempts by foreign powers to interfere or influence", he added in a statement.

Monday rally deliberate to assist US Rep. John Conyers

December 05, 2017

A woman who says she worked for U.S. Rep. John Conyers for more than a decade says he slid his hand up her skirt and rubbed her thighs while she was sitting next to him in the front row of a church. She also said that she saw Conyers touching and stroking the legs and buttocks of Brown and other female staffers on "multiple occasions". One time when Grubbs was at Conyers home, she said he came out of the bathroom naked when he knew she was in the room.

Independent truckers protest electronic device that monitors driving habits

December 05, 2017

These will include a 90-day temporary waiver from the ELD requirement for transporters of agricultural commodities, formal guidance specifically pertaining to the existing Hours-of-Service exemption for the agricultural industry and guidance on the "personal conveyance" provision.

Next 5 games will tell us a lot about the Detroit Pistons

December 05, 2017

Kawhi Leonard remains out with a quad injury and both LaMarcus Aldridge (rest) and Tony Parker (rest) will also miss tonight's game, which is why the point spread is so low. Detroit shot 47.8 percent overall (22/46) and 28.6 percent (4/14) from beyond the arc in the first two quarters. Andre Drummond had a good game for Detroit , finishing with 14 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.

Starbucks Roastery in Shanghai hits new high in glossy retail theater

December 05, 2017

The concept is part of a broad push to make Starbucks more upscale that includes a line of premium coffee called Reserve and cafes to showcase the new brand. The cask is covered with 1,000 hand-carved traditonal Chinese chops, or stamps, that tell the story of Starbucks. China is the company's fastest growing market with more than 3,000 stores across 136 cities.

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE:PEI) Short Interest & Technical Update

December 05, 2017

About 5.80M shares traded or 7.31% up from the average. Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp (MNR)'s Williams %R presently stands at -4.39. It has outperformed by 10.93% the S&P500. Whittier Com holds 0.29% in Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV) for 283,520 shares. Paloma Ptnrs Management has invested 0.01% in Activision Blizzard, Inc.

How gunmen kidnapped Senator Ayo Arise, what they are demanding

December 05, 2017

Meanwhile, it was earlier gathered that the abductors of the senator had contacted the family with a demand of N80 million ransom. An aide to the senator, who spoke in confidence said: "Yes, he visited Ekiti State on Saturday before returning to Abuja".

Wind Advisory issued for state; 50 miles per hour gusts expected

December 05, 2017

Outdoor burning should be postponed as the strong winds could quickly spread any fire, according to forecasters. Our warm weekend weather carried over this morning for some of us. Later tonight with winds shifting to the west, those traveling in a north-south direction will be most affected. Friday night: Partly cloudy with a low around 29.

Energy Issues on Table as Tax Reform Heads to Conference

December 05, 2017

Federal tax reform looks like it will be the first major piece of Republican legislation to clear Congress, and that could be good news for middle-class Hall County and its neighbors. "We have an opportunity now to make America more competitive, to keep jobs from being shipped offshore and to provide substantial relief to the middle class", said Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader in the Senate.

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Analysts See $0.82 EPS

December 05, 2017

It has underperformed by 27.33% the S&P500. Segment Wealth Management Llc decreased General Mls Inc (GIS) stake by 83.52% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. (NASDAQ:DXCM) earned "Buy" rating by Canaccord Genuity on Tuesday, August 22. General Mills now has $32.75B valuation. General Mills, Inc. has a twelve month low of $49.65 and a twelve month high of $64.06.

China closes school teaching women to be subordinate to men

December 05, 2017

Chinese authorities have shut down a "female morality class" that provoked anger by lecturing women to shut up, accept a second-rate role in society and focus on housework, state media reported Monday. The teachers are also seen warning that if a woman has sex with more than three men, the semen becomes poisonous and might kill her. The teacher also said that "women should not strive to move upwards in society, but should always remain at the bottom level".

Wind-whipped fire raging in Ventura County burns 2500 acres

December 05, 2017

As of 8 p.m., the fire had reportedly scorched 500 acres near Steckel Park in the Santa Paula area. Ventura County fire crews are responding to a wind-driven brush fire that has burned at least 100 acres and spreading rapidly in the Santa Paula area Monday evening, authorities said.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa swears in New cabinet members

December 05, 2017

The new lands minister is the airforce boss Air Marshal Perence Shiri, who had previously headed a special North-Korean trained unit that is alleged to have committed atrocities during a crackdown on a rebellion in the western Matabeleland province in the early 1980s in which an estimated 20,000 people were killed.

Syrian groups report Israeli airstrikes near Damascus

December 05, 2017

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based monitor of the war, said the missiles, presumably Israeli, targeted "positions of the Syrian regime and its allies" southwest of Damascus. The Israeli military has periodically conducted strikes inside Syria. Israel has targeted a military facility in Syria with a fresh round of missile attacks, according to Syrian TV broadcasters.

Jordan MPs warn against moving USA embassy to Jerusalem

December 05, 2017

Meanwhile, a US Official had said that President Donald Trump is likely to officially recognize Jerusalem as the new capital of Israel and probability of shifting embassy from Tel Aviv to the new capital. Safadi also contacted High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Secretary General of the OIC Yousef Bin Othaimin, Petra, reported.

Feds Sent Out 4000 Orders to Retrieve Guns Last Year

December 05, 2017

In 2016, 4,170 guns were retrieved in this manner, according to a recent report by USA Today . The FBI requested almost 4,200 gun purchases to the ATF last year for seizure; compared to almost 2,900 the year before. Kelley, 26, killed 26 people and injured at least 20 others on November 5, 2017, at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas. Background checks for firearms purchases have been under the spotlight since it was discovered that the suspect in a deadly rampage last ...

Sydney woman mauled by dogs

December 05, 2017

The woman suffered serious injuries to her arms, leg and back in the attack. Liverpool City Council chief executive Kiersten Fishburn reminded the public that dogs are animals and can be unpredictable. Just after 5.00pm, emergency services were called to a property on Greendale Road at Greendale, following reports a woman had been attacked by several dogs.

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