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Clair College Takes A Hit As More Students Dropout

December 07, 2017

The college believes the increase is a result of the five-week long faculty strike that flared up in mid-October. "Losing one student is one too many but for the most part, from 11,000 students and given the length of the work stoppage". "We made a decision to refund the graduation fee and the parking fee". "Mohawk will be ready to welcome back and support students whenever they choose to continue their college education".

Videos Of Wildfires Reaching Sepulveda Pass Threatening Getty Center

December 07, 2017

The evacuation order was later expanded, covering a large area bounded by Mulholland Drive to the north, Sunset Boulevard to the south, the 405 to the west and Roscomare Road on the east. Padilla said she and her family were able to get out of her home just in time but were not able to take their horses with them as they had to evacuate immediately when they were awakened Tuesday morning.

Pentagon Acknowledges 2000 Troops in Syria

December 07, 2017

Those forces left the country after helping local forces retake the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria's (ISIS) one-time de facto capital of Raqqa. U.S. "We are simply revising how we internally conduct force management and publicly report the USA force commitment in Iraq and Syria", said Manning. Manning said the delay was in an effort to "get it right".

Syrian peace talks resumes in Geneva

December 07, 2017

This eighth round of peace talks will continue to December 15. "This is in the context of the constitution and electoral processes". "This discussion shows our seriousness about bringing peace to Syria and the irresponsibility of the other side towards Syria", Aridi said.

Miss Universe 2017 victor is in Manila

December 07, 2017

Nel-Peters won the Miss Universe title last month in Las Vegas, succeeding Mittenaere, who won the crown here in the Philippines. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo said that the government invited the beauty queens as part of their strategy to promote the Philippines overseas.

Report Said Trump's Bank Was Being Subpoenaed

December 07, 2017

A spokesman for Mueller's office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Deutsche Bank has lent the Trump Organization hundreds of millions of dollars for real estate ventures and is one of the few major lenders that has given large amounts of credit to Trump in the past decade.

British govt should apologise for Jallianwala tragedy: London Mayor

December 07, 2017

This is not the first time a British politician has called on the government to apologise for the killing of hundreds when troops from the British Indian Army led by Brig Reginald Dyer opened fire on unarmed protesters on April 13, 1919. Khan, later on Wednesday, visited the Golden Temple complex, where the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, is located and offered prayers. He paid obeisance at the Golden temple and also participated in cooking langar in the community kitchen.

Little Foot skeleton revealed

December 06, 2017

Twenty years after paleoanthropologist Ron Clarke began excavating the 3.67-million-year-old Little Foot fossil skeleton, it has finally been unveiled to the public. "My assistants and I have worked on painstakingly cleaning the bones from breccia blocks and reconstructing the full skeleton until the present day".

Whistleblower: At inauguration, Flynn texted business partner on nuclear plan

December 06, 2017

Quoting a confidential informant, Rep. Elijah Cummings , the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, wrote that Alex Copson , managing partner of ACU Strategic Partners, told the informant that Flynn would see that the sanctions on Moscow were "ripped up".

Hannity Declares the Republican Party 'Dead' After Failing to Repeal Obamacare

December 06, 2017

During an interview on SiriusXM 125, Hannity blasted the Republican Party, saying they never had any intention of repealing and replacing ObamaCare. Hannity called that behavior "total and complete bullshit". And the diehard support of Trump isn't surprising coming from Hannity, who has long praised the president's actions and taken aim at those who have spoken out against him.

Carnival Corporation (CCL) CEO Arnold W. Donald Sells 5000 Shares

December 06, 2017

Clarivest Asset Mngmt Ltd Liability Corp has invested 0.03% in Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL ). Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 4,236,266 shares of the company's stock worth $277,772,000 after purchasing an additional 3,220,191 shares during the period.

Gerusalemme, una capitale per la pace

December 06, 2017

Il pastore Olav Fykse Tveit , segretario generale del CEC, in un comunicato stampa diffuso oggi ha ricordato come lo stato giuridico di Gerusalemme sia una questione altamente delicata, che riguarda in prima istanza gli israeliani e i palestinesi.

Married Republican lawmaker caught soliciting underage boy in hotel room

December 06, 2017

In exchange for Shortey's plea, US prosecutors agreed to drop three child pornography counts against him at his sentencing hearing, which is expected to occur within the next 90 days. A police analysis of the teen's phone found text exchanges in which Shortey referred to him as "baby boy" and offered him cash in exchange for "sexual stuff".

For Republicans, Gun Control And Gun Rights Can Be Linked

December 06, 2017

The review comes after the Las Vegas gunman used the so-called "bump stock" devices during the deadly October rampage. Under the proposed reciprocity law, anyone with a valid permit from another state would be able to carry a concealed firearm in California , even if they do not meet California's more stringent standards.

Moving US embassy to Quds indicates Zionists failure

December 06, 2017

Elsewhere in his comments, Ayatollah Khamenei described the USA, the Zionist regime and the reactionary elements as well as those tied to big powers as "today's Pharaohs", noting that they are trying to sow divisions and pit Muslim nations against each other.

Hunter captures monster python in Florida Everglades

December 06, 2017

For this snake , the hunters will receive a total of $375. A python hunter in the Everglades snagged a 17-foot python early Friday morning, setting a new record. He said the python weighs about 132 pounds. "We're going to find a 20-footer tonight", he joked after bringing the snake to the district's field office in Homestead.

Pelosi: Trump is only one talking about shutdown

December 06, 2017

President Donald Trump on Monday said the federal government "could" shut down at midnight on Friday if Democrats and Republicans do not reach a deal to continue funding it. The North Carolina congressman who leads the caucus says any distraction from taxes - including a shutdown - would be a problem. Meadows and other caucus members said the group had made no final decision to back the short-term spending measure and planned to meet with House leaders later in the day.

13 states, including Oklahoma, challenge California egg law

December 06, 2017

Supreme Court. Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced this week the state would continue its challenge to the California law that requires out-of-state egg producers to comply with California's farming regulations in order to sell eggs in California.

Details on Lancashire man charged with terror offences

December 06, 2017

Rashid was allegedly planning to join ISIS in Syria but had also posted the information to encourage an attack on George, the eldest child of Prince William and wife Kate - who are known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It provides an address in Battersea for a school which the young Prince attends", she said. Then in September, a woman was arrested at the school after trying to get into the property twice within 24 hours.

The Met Office says Kent is set for snow

December 06, 2017

The warning states there will be scattered wintry showers arriving later on Thursday, becoming heavy at times. "A brisk northerly wind will give significant wind chill". "This period of cold weather is then likely to continue into next week, beyond the current alert period". But it added that frontal systems coming from the Atlantic are likely to bring rain to the South.

Tillerson Says No Normalization of NATO Ties With Russia

December 06, 2017

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson dismissed a reporter who asked him why he wasn't resigning following reports that President Donald Trump wants to replace him within weeks. "We had a lot of discussion at this North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting ... over what is the proper engagement with Russian Federation and I think there is broad consensus among all the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members that there is no normalisation of dialogue with Russian Federation today", he told ...

Stock'S Earning Overview The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)

December 06, 2017

Atlantic Securities raised Goldman Sachs Group from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $214.00 to $254.00 in a research note on Thursday, April 20th. For the next 5 years, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.is expecting Growth of 12.03% per annum, whereas in the past 5 years the growth was 3.3% per annum.

U.S. warns Kenya's opposition against Odinga 'inauguration'

December 06, 2017

The statement comes as the top USA official for African affairs, Donald Yamamoto, visits the East African economic hub after it faced months of political turmoil, including a repeat presidential election. He has repeatedly indicated his willingness to enter into a dialogue even now, if it is held between equals, as was done in 2008 between a sworn-in President Kibaki and Mr Odinga.

Bank of Canada holds key rate as expected, Canadian dollar falls

December 06, 2017

It noted that business investment continued to contribute to growth after a strong first half to 2017, and said public infrastructure spending is becoming more evident in the data. But a cool down of the hottest housing markets in Toronto and Vancouver is exactly what the central bank wants in the face of record household debt. Concurrently, with the Bank of Canada striking a largely neutral tone - perhaps less hawkish than what was expected going into the meeting - rate expectations for the ...

David Feeney first Labor MP referred to High Court over dual citizenship

December 06, 2017

Mr Burke said Labor would make that referral if the documents can not be found. These MPs had not provided the needed evidence to prove they weren't dual citizens, he said. "You could drive a Mack truck through some of the inadequate and scant disclosures of the Liberals". "While I do not agree with the reasons for this referral I do not resent it, ' Senator Gallagher said".

Britain foils Islamist plot to kill May

December 06, 2017

There have been at least five terrorist attacks or attempted attacks in Britain so far this year, Sky News reports. The plot was revealed to the Cabinet yesterday by Andrew Parker , the head of MI5, who also told ministers that security services have foiled nine terrorist attacks on the United Kingdom in the past year.

Indiana Cop Suspended After 'White Male Privilege' Comment

December 06, 2017

The training session aimed to teach them how to interact with transgender members of the community. A video recording of the training session provided by Plainfield captured the exchange. IN was not one of the states. "I was racially and sexistly [ sic ] slurred by Captain Carri Weber while I was asking a question of the instructor in training", said the unnamed male officer in a November 10 complaint against Weber, reported WRTV .

Putin seeks new term as Russian Federation president in March vote

December 06, 2017

Putin has been either the President or the Prime Minister of Russian Federation since 2000. "I couldn't find a better place and moment for that", he said, to massive applause. "And now I want to ask, do you trust and support me?" "Thank you for your work, for your attitude to the case, for the country", he continued. Putin told workers.

Aflac INC (AFL) Position Has Increased by Willis Investment Counsel

December 06, 2017

The stock decreased 0.11% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $88.04. Meanwhile, during the same quarter Aflac Incorporated (AFL) delivered a 4.29% earnings surprise. American National Bank, which manages about $312.57 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Ishares Msci Eafe Index Fund (EFA) by 165,335 shares to 377,214 shares, valued at $24.60M in 2017Q2, according to the filing.

Dowling & Yahnke LLC Has $2.25 Million Position in Biogen Inc. (BIIB)

December 06, 2017

About 242,653 shares traded. (NASDAQ:AMD) has risen 202.65% since December 5, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 25.15% the S&P500. Trust Department Mb Financial Bank N A increased Biogen Idec Inc ( BIIB ) stake by 3.4% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing.

Rep. Al Green to Force Trump Impeachment Vote on Wednesday

December 06, 2017

The congressman specifically references Trump's comments after the deadly violence in Charlottesville, when Trump drew an equivalence between neo-Nazi demonstrators and liberal activists there protesting them, his decision last week to share three anti-Muslim videos posted by the deputy leader of a British far-right group, and a list of statements he has made denigrating groups and individuals, including National Football League players and the congresswoman Frederica Wilson.

Six killed in roadside explosion in Pakistan

December 06, 2017

The explosion is the first major blast after the culmination of the military operation "Zarb-e-Azb" against militants. Local officials said the attack took place on a road in the Khadi area on December 5. Mir Ali town and neighboring Miranshah, North Waziristan's capital, have always been home to Taliban militants. Last week, five persons were killed in a similar blast in the South Waziristan Agency.

Accuser: Franken said it was his 'right' to kiss me

December 06, 2017

The former aide told Politico that she was at a taping of Franken's radio show and was about to follow her boss out of the room when Franken came after her. The allegations against Franken began in mid-November when Los Angeles radio anchor Leeann Tweeden accused him of forcibly kissing her during a 2006 USO tour.

Natural disaster of 5.0 magnitude strikes Uttarakhand, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

December 06, 2017

Residents of Delhi-NCR felt strong quake on Wednesday evening as an natural disaster of 5.5 magnitude rocked the neighbouring Uttarakhand. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said the moderate intensity quake originated in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district at a depth of 30 kilometres.

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation 'strongly' committed to Georgia's security

December 06, 2017

Stoltenberg added, "NATO has ensured European peace and security for nearly seventy years, and remains the cornerstone of our collective defence". Stoltenberg raised concern over the deepening of Russia's relations with the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions of Georgia.

Bill And Hillary Were Weinstein's 'Celebrity Shields'

December 06, 2017

In the latest report by a leading global daily, who spoke to two former employees, Sandeep Rehal and Michelle Franklin who admitted that picking up his erectile dysfunction medications Caverject and alprostadil was a part of their job for the 65-year-old.

Luxury beauty giant Coty wins ECJ ruling against online sellers

December 06, 2017

Therefore, any impairment to that aura of luxury is likely to affect the actual quality of those goods. That said, the ruling does make clear that third-party platform bans do not amount to a hardcore restriction of competition, and thus it will be open to brand owners to seek to justify their use on a case-by-case basis.

Chilton Investment Co LLC Increased Position in Ball Corp (BLL)

December 06, 2017

It has outperformed by 28.19% the S&P500. Sphera Funds Management Ltd increased Biogen Inc (BIIB) stake by 20% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. US Bancorp DE now owns 15,426 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $652,000 after buying an additional 9,331 shares during the last quarter.

#EndSARS: Senate Sets Up Committee To Investigate Allegations Against SARS

December 06, 2017

Many Nigerians had over the weekend on social media backed the hashtag #EndSARS, calling for the scrapping of the police unit, saddled with the responsibility of combatting armed robbery across the country. However, the police force released Mr Motoni on bail a few hour ago, citing the reason for his arrest as "a case of Inciting Public Disturbance reported against him which occurred on the 1st and 2nd of December, 2017 at Gbako, Tandzun and Bida Villages on Federal Constituency Project".

US Justice Department, ATF to decide if bump stocks are prohibited

December 06, 2017

The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of determining whether to prohibit bum stocks - devices that were used in the Las Vegas shooting massacre that killed 58 concertgoers. Paddock, whose motive remains a mystery, had equipped 12 of his AR-15-style assault rifles with bump stocks. They work when applied to a rifle's receiver by using the recoil effect of semi-automatic rifle fire to "bump" the gun's trigger back into the trigger finger, causing the weapon to ...

UPS trucks, packages damaged in Maryland fire

December 06, 2017

It took firefighters approximately 45 minutes to bring the blaze under control, Fox said. Luckily, a sprinkler system started dousing the flames in the main building. An unknown number of packages and 10 UPS trucks have been damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. UPS's web site says it is liable for up to $100 for loss or damage for each domestic package, global shipment, or pallet in a UPS Worldwide Express Freight (r) shipment, on shipments with no declared value.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Claims Victory As Atlanta Mayor, Norwood Demands A Recount

December 06, 2017

Mayoral candidates Mary Norwood, left, and Keisha Lance Bottoms. Norwood has requested a recount of the election that grabbed headlines around the country as race became the overarching theme of the contest to helm what is widely considered the cradle of African-American cultural, economic and political power.

Trump's lawyer rejects claims financial details have been demanded

December 06, 2017

With no end in sight, Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office revealed the cost to us taxpayers thus far for the Russian Federation collusion investigation . It is not clear whether Mueller is interested in the bank accounts because they are connected to the Russian Federation probe or if he is investigating another matter.

Barry Knestout introduced as new Bishop of Richmond

December 06, 2017

He has served the Archdiocese of Washington in a number of capacities, most notably as a pastor, auxiliary bishop, vicar general and moderator of the curia, Wuerl continued, voicing his gratitude to have worked in ministry alongside Knestout.

Years Ago Today: Ice, Foot of Snow

December 06, 2017

The cold front that was pushing into Alabama on Tuesday afternoon is the first of several weather systems that will bring cold air to the state. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches are possible in the most persistent lake snows. Thursday night , the low will be about 20, with a southwest wind of 3 to 5 miles per hour, according to the weather service. As of Wednesday morning, the weather service says there's a 30 percent chance of snow around Trenton, Morristown and Newark, with ...

Arizona stuns No 7 Aggies in major upset

December 06, 2017

This game is also in Phoenix, so it's not much of a neutral site game. He came into the game averaging 20.4 points per game while shooting a blistering 61.4 percent from the field. "When you do it you have to do it at the half-court line", Miller said of fouling when up three points. While the Aggies were the favorites, a raucous crowd in favor of the Wildcats made them feel like the underdogs.

Belgiam to decide on extradition of Catalan leader in 10 days

December 06, 2017

But Puigdemont's Belgian lawyer, Paul Bekaert, said that the Catalan separatist leader wasn't planning an immediate return. The Spanish court said Puigdemont and his Cabinet members had shown a willingness to return to Spain to take part in the election.

Mueller's Russian Federation probe cost his office $3.2 mln in first four months

December 06, 2017

That spending "approximates expenditures the components would have incurred for the investigations irrespective of the existence of the SCO", the report said. As Robert Mueller's probe into Russian election interference gets closer to the president's inner circle with Michael Flynn's expected testimony, conservatives aiming to drum up anti-Mueller sentiment are amplifying the cost of the investigation.

Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma All Set To Marry In Italy Next Week?

December 06, 2017

Virat might leave for Italy for the wedding tomorrow (Thursday), the India Today said in a report on Wednesday. While the duo have repeatedly denied news of getting married anytime soon, speculations are rife that this high profile wedding may take place as Kohli has asked for the rest before India embark on tough South Africa tour.

American voters aren't happy about the GOP's tax plan

December 06, 2017

The October 18 Virginia poll found Democrat holds 14-point likely voter lead in Virginia; independent voters disapprove of Trump 2-1. Two new polls released Tuesday found that the GOP tax bill was deeply unpopular with the American public .

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