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Music mogul Russell Simmons accused of sexual misconduct and rape

December 17, 2017

The presumption of innocent until proven guilty must not be replaced by 'Guilty by Accusation, ' " Simmons said in a statement. Russell Simmons is coming out hard to deny the sexual misconduct allegations against him! He was later accused of sexual assualt by screenwriter Jenny Lumet on November 30.

Peru Congress to debate impeachment of president

December 17, 2017

The request to introduce the vacancy debate was presented by the progressive Broad Front, backed by the members of the majority party of the neoliberal Popular Force (FP), and of other forces and the number of signatories is higher than the minimum required for the vacancy.

No need to beg... this is independent India

December 17, 2017

Election, selection, collection. Now one round of election is over, there will be another round of election now, in another state. No mercy should be shown to those who discriminate on the basis of caste, religion, region or sex, said Vice President M.

Constable aims gun at Congress leader Kamal Nath, overpowered by guards

December 17, 2017

The constable's suspicious move was evaded soon after other policemen at the spot noticed it and intervened. A small airport near Chhindwara on Friday was witness to a huge commotion as a policeman "dangerously" trained his rifle at Kamal Nath, former central minister and nine-time Congress MP from Chhindwara .

Man charged in quadruple homicide in north St. Louis County

December 17, 2017

Louis County home on August 24th. Police say 20-year-old Ja'Vonne Dupree was arrested Friday in in Columbia. According to KTVI , the suspect was apprehended in Columbia. Police say Dupree shot all four, took electronics and clothing from the home and fled in Steward's auto with the stolen items. He allegedly picked up multiple shells casings and fled the murder scene in the auto of one of the victims with the stolen items.

How Many EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM)'s Analysts Are Bearish?

December 17, 2017

The company has a market capitalization of $5,600.00, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.53, a P/E/G ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 0.99. Insiders sold a total of 279,654 shares of company stock worth $26,966,185 over the last quarter. (NYSE:EPAM). Goldman Sachs Grp holds 0% or 148,955 shares. Fuller Thaler Asset, California-based fund reported 2.45 million shares. EPAM Systems earned a news sentiment score of 0.07 on Accern's scale.

Castro y Maduro cierran reunión regional del ALBA

December 17, 2017

Demandamos la estricta observancia de los Propósitos y Principios de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y el Derecho Internacional, la solución pacífica de controversias, la prohibición del uso y de la amenaza del uso de la fuerza, el respeto a la libre determinación, a la soberanía, la integridad territorial, y la no injerencia en los asuntos internos de cada país.

3100 migrants repatriated from Libya in recent days

December 17, 2017

A new task force that also includes the United Nations aims to repatriate another 15,000 migrants from Libya by February. Switzerland has denied accusations of Amnesty International that it was, together with other European Union countries, an accomplice in human rights violations against illegal immigrants in Libya.

Jodie Foster Plays Clarice Starling Again in Funny 'Colbert' Sketch

December 17, 2017

Jodie Foster is reprising her The Silence of the Lambs role for a amusing new sketch that aired on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! The premise of the skit roots itself in the ongoing investigation into President Donald Trump and his administration's ties to Russian Federation, with Foster's Starling now working as an FBI agent under Special Counsel Robert Mueller .

Child abuse report finds 'catastrophic failures' in Catholic Church

December 17, 2017

Australia's Royal Commission into Institution Responses to Child Sexual Abuse on Friday delivered its final 17 volume report and 189 recommendations following a wide-ranging investigation. "I revere the law of the land and I trust it but this is a sacred, spiritual charge before God which I must honor and I have to respect and try to do what I can do with both", Hart said.

Grenfell Tower Survivors Mourn, With a Nation Watching

December 17, 2017

Clutching their flowers and photos, they paused for a moment, staring out at the bank of photographers and journalists stationed opposite. Bereaved families and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire stood together in a moment of reflection, holding aloft pictures of lost loved ones, at the end of an emotional memorial service at St Paul's.

Trump asks Congress to enact immigration reforms to avoid future terror attacks

December 17, 2017

Soon her husband's image would be shown on television screens around the world. In 2012, police arrested a Bangladeshi man here on a student visa after he tried to detonate a bomb in front of the Federal Reserve Bank of NY in lower Manhattan.

BidaskClub Lowers Portola Pharmaceuticals (PTLA) to Strong Sell

December 17, 2017

Davenport & Company Llc sold 4,551 shares as Cvs (CVS)'s stock declined 4.23%. Cvs now has $74.04 billion valuation. The stock increased 0.46% or $0.39 during the last trading session, reaching $84.86. Several other brokerages have also weighed in on PTLA. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($1.15) EPS. Portola Pharmaceuticals had a negative return on equity of 106.68% and a negative net margin of 759.21%.

Judge temporarily blocks new Trump rules on birth control

December 17, 2017

The Trump administration's effort to allow companies to opt out of providing employees birth control coverage on religious or moral grounds has hit a roadblock. Earlier this week, a federal judge in California heard arguments over the administration's new birth control rules, and a ruling is set to come soon.

M Kathryn Fink Sells 150 Shares of Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) Stock

December 17, 2017

Papp L Roy & Associates who had been investing in Stryker Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $57.73B market cap company. The stock increased 1.99% or $3.01 during the last trading session, reaching $154.35. As per Monday, July 10, the company rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets. On Friday, July 28 the stock rating was maintained by Cowen & Co with "Buy".

Man left with serious injuries after officer-involved shooting in Newport News

December 17, 2017

Police said deputies from the Rockbridge County Sheriff's office shot a robbery suspect Friday after he pointed a handgun at them. The officer chased the suspect to the 1000 block of 20th Street. A criminal and investigative investigation will take place, which is standard in any officer-involved shooting. He is now in stable condition, WAVY 10's Kara Dixon reports.

Ukraine's chief prosecutor says Saakashvili extradition 'likely — FT

December 17, 2017

He added that Georgia is within his competence, but there were no contacts between the ministries. "At this moment, from a legal standpoint, this is the most likely". It saw him shouting from a rooftop and later being pulled out of a police vehicle by his supporters. The botched attempt to arrest him on December 5 was a great example.

Teacher-couple sacked on marriage day, reinstated after public outrage in Kashmir

December 17, 2017

Tariq said the school management might "implicate" them in some other case. On Friday, Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) had also taken suo moto notice of the reports and directed the director of school education Kashmir and principal of MEI to submit a report in this regard.

JeM militant's body recovered in Jammu and Kashmir

December 17, 2017

His body was found along with a note by locals in Tral Eidgah following which they alerted the police. "It was spotted by the locals, who informed the police". The letter further appeals to people to lay him to rest as soon as possible. The complete shutdown was observed in the Tral township and adjacent areas to mourn the JeM militant's death.

9 more women accuse Russell Simmons of rape or sexual harassment

December 17, 2017

When she resisted, Sallie said he attacked her, grabbed her by the hair and tried to chase her into the women's bathroom. Sheri Hines, a former member of the hip hop group Mercedes Ladies who says Simmons raped her in his New York City office in 1983, told the Times she had been contacted by the NYPD on Thursday.

'Criminal Santa' calls 911 for help after getting trapped in California chimney

December 17, 2017

One Rocklin man is destined for the naughty list after he tried getting into a business through its chimney. Units from the Citrus Heights Police Department and the Sacramento Metro Fire Department responded to the scene. Fortunately, Berube was able to move just enough to call for help. The fire department was able to free Berube, he was not injured. He emerged uninjured, according to police, and was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

USA says it wants Syrian govt to negotiate 'seriously' with opposition

December 17, 2017

The United States urges all parties to work seriously toward a political resolution to this conflict or face continued isolation and instability indefinitely in Syria. Nauert added that the USA commends De Mistura and his team for their efforts in the latest round of Syria talks in Geneva. Nauert said the USA urges all parties to work seriously toward a political resolution to the conflict or face "continued isolation and instability indefinitely" in Syria.

Trump's Tweet About Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Fuels Increasing Call For Hearings, Resignation

December 17, 2017

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on Tuesday slammed Trump on Twitter for his attempt to "bully" and "slut-shame" Gillibrand. Whether he believes Gillibrand has no room to speak out against him because of those donations or because she's a woman, Trump's tweet singling out Gillibrand using sexual innuendo appears to be the latest in a long series of on-the-record comments using sexist and misogynistic language to refer to and/or attack women.

S. Korea beats Japan 4-1 to win East Asian Championship

December 17, 2017

But the towering Kim headed the equaliser 10 minutes later, before Jung Woo-Young slammed home a superb free kick midway through the first half. The latest result at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo helped South Korea to finish atop the four-nation tournament with two wins and one draw, while forcing Japan to finish second with two wins and one loss.

Helicopter Crash in Honduras Kills 6 People, Including President's Sister

December 17, 2017

Two reconnaissance helicopters were sent to comb the missing Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil helicopter's planned flight path from Toncontin global airport in capital city Tegucigalpa to Comayagua, some 50 miles (80 km) northwest, but because of inclement weather conditions land teams were sent in, the Honduran armed forces said in the statement.

Peninsula Ballet Theatre sets Nutcracker ballet to hip-hop

December 17, 2017

She added many younger audience members are also captivated by historical venues like the Fox Theatre. But tradition does not mean that its " Nutcracker " show is the same every year, she said. Wilkes University junior Sarah Hoffman, who is studying mathematics and education, dances the major role of Klara, the girl who receives a special nutcracker gift from her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer.

Mueller unlawfully obtained emails, Trump transition team says

December 17, 2017

Reuters reports the president's lawyer went on to accuse Mueller's team, during their process of investigating Trump, of acquiring the emails with knowledge that the files were being wrongfully acquired, while also using "the materials in question, including portions that are susceptible to claims of privilege" despite not informing Trump for America.

Sydney man charged as 'agent' for North Korea

December 17, 2017

The AFP allege the man was generating income for Pyongyang by brokering the sale of computer software for the guidance of ballistic missiles to other "international entities". It is the first time charges have been laid against anyone in Australia under the anti-WMD legislation. In October the Australian government said they had received a letter from North Korea urging Canberra to distance itself from the Trump administration .

US Fed Raises Key Interest Rate

December 17, 2017

The U.S. economy is performing well. "The labor market has continued to strengthen and. economic activity has been rising at a solid rate", the Federal Open Market Committee said in a statement following its two-day meeting. Sticking with its previous forecast, the Fed also said it still expects to raise rates three more times in 2018. The central bank revised its growth forecast for 2018 to 2.5% in 2018, up from the 2.1% forecast in September.

Lessons from the Alabama Special Election

December 17, 2017

African-Americans reportedly voted for Jones with 96 percent, according to CNN , higher than the Black vote for President Barack Obama in 2012, which was approximately 92 percent. But some warned the party not to buy into another time-honored political given: that black voters always vote for Democrats. Basketball star and native Alabamian Charles Barkley , a Black conservative, campaigned vigorously for him.

Two Women Killed As Balcony Collapses In Melbourne

December 17, 2017

The balcony collapsed during what is believed to be a Christmas party for Tupperware sales consultants. The women are yet to be identified. "The group got up on to the balcony to take a group photo , which is when it fell down", he said.

Jalen Allison, Jaylaan Wimbush, Ty Brooks may miss FCS title game

December 17, 2017

The Bison improved to 4-0 against the Bearkats in the postseason and will be playing in their sixth NCAA Division I Football Championship in the last seven years. The Bearkats' lone touchdown came on a 2-yard pass from Jeremiah Briscoe to Nathan Stewart in the third quarter. That made it 48-13. At least Friday night's 55-13 pounding of Sam Houston State in a playoff semifinal at the Fargodome - fueled by Anderson's five touchdowns - suggested it.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play Bal Thackeray's role in his biopic

December 17, 2017

He also categorically denied speculations regarding Shiv Sena getting Deputy Chief Minister's post in Maharashtra government. "There is a big difference between the atmosphere prevalent in Gujarat and the predictions of exit polls", he added.

Chaffetz: 'I Think It's Time for the Attorney General to Go'

December 17, 2017

Sessions earlier on Friday discussed the DOJ's crime-fighting efforts at a news conference in Washington. The bureau has come under attack in recent days from President Trump , who said the FBI's reputation is "in tatters", and Republican lawmakers who have questioned the degree to which alleged anti-Trump bias on the part of a senior official may have crept into recent investigations.

Philip Hammond: UK committed to trade 'status quo' after Brexit

December 17, 2017

A day after European Union leaders agreed that "sufficient progress" had been reached for Brexit talks to advance from divorce terms to the future relationship between London and Brussels, Hammond said the United Kingdom had already made undertakings that meant there would be little change on trade.

Clinton responds to SNL cast member's tattoo of her face: 'I'm honored'

December 17, 2017

Hillary Clinton responded to Pete Davidson's tattoo of her face and I think Pete's dead now. Clinton later thanked Davidson for his admiration. He previously wrote "F-k you, b-h" in an Instagram post that has since been deleted, reported ABC News. But among the fans of the new tattoo was apparently Clinton herself.

Coal block scam: Ex-J'khand CM Koda, others sentenced

December 17, 2017

He was the fifth Chief Minister of this tribal state. Madhu Koda, who started as an activist of the All Jharkhand Staff Union (AJSU) in politics, has also been associated with the RSS. As per the recent reports, a special court has sentenced Former chief minister of Jharkhand Madhu Koda three years in jail in connection with the coal block allocation case.

The Pentagon has confirmed its $22M program to investigate UFOs

December 17, 2017

Bigelow is reportedly a close friend of Reid's and originally got the senator interested in UFOs and aliens. The program cost federal taxpayers $22 million from late 2008 through 2011, according to contracts obtained by the newspaper that showed the funds were used for management of the program, research and assessments of the threat posed by the objects.

Appeal fund for children killed in fire nearly at target

December 17, 2017

While their mother, 35-year-old Michelle Pearson was rescued from the fire, she remains in a drug-induced coma after suffering serious injuries. Writing about the appeal, Ms Pearson's brother Matt wrote: "I am Michelle's brother and uncle of the kids".

Omarosa Manigault Net Worth: How Rich Is Former Trump White House Aide?

December 17, 2017

Ryan contends that despite the official story that Manigault Newman voluntarily tendered a resignation letter, she was sacked by Chief of Staff Gen. John Kelly before "offering vulgarities and curse words as she was escorted out of the building and off campus".

Argentina fires head of navy a month after submarine vanished

December 17, 2017

A navy spokesperson said the message added that the issue was resolved. "From day one, a team of psychologists, psychiatrists and doctors, both military and civilian. Argentina has sacked the head of its navy a month after a submarine vanished along with all 44 crew members. "The Navy has practically tortured us with this situation they have made us lived".

CVS Health (CVS) Given a $76.00 Price Target at Citigroup

December 17, 2017

It has underperformed by 41.10% the S&P500. Vision Capital Management Inc increased its stake in Cvs Health Corp Com (CVS) by 25.24% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. CASINI VICTOR M had sold 25,000 shares worth $920,500. Griffin Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of CVS Health during the second quarter worth $662,000.

After Crude Trump Tweet, RNC Sends Out Opposition Research Attacking Kirsten Gillibrand

December 16, 2017

Without mincing words, " Today " host Savannah Guthrie asked Gillibrand whether she interpreted Trump's tweet to mean she had been willing to trade sexual favors for campaign cash. Trump takes advantage of any occasion - even Monday's failed terrorist attack in NY - to stir racial, religious or ethnic strife. And, they warned, it will only get worse.

Zuma forges ahead with free tertiary education for poor students from 2018

December 17, 2017

Zuma said the full cost of study would include tuition fee, prescribed study material, meals, accommodation and/or transport. Zuma had also said that technical vocational education and training (TVET) colleges fees would be fully subsidised over the full period of study rather than just the first year, which was now the case, and that TVET student grants would be expanded to include a number of other costs.

No question of me contesting from Rae Bareli: Priyanka Gandhi

December 16, 2017

Rae Bareli is the constituency of her mother Sonia Gandhi, who relinquished control of the Congress after a tenure of 19 years. The Congress has clarified that Sonia was only retiring as the Congress president and not from active politics. Priyanka was accompanied by her husband Robert Vadra. In the past, there have been demands from Congress workers for an active role for Priyanka in party affairs.

Stocks Reach Important Points: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN), Newfield Exploration Company (NFX)

December 17, 2017

Over the past five trading sessions it is 5.91%; 2.83% for the month; -22.91% for the last quarter; -0.78% for the past six-months; and -0.38% for the last 12 months. Oakbrook Invests Limited Liability Corp accumulated 16,150 shares. The number of shares now owned by investors are 228.93 mln. Sir Cap Mgmt LP invested in 3.99% or 933,219 shares.

Paragon Capital Management LLC Has $13.76 Million Position in Symantec Corporation (SYMC)

December 16, 2017

New Mexico Educational Retirement Board decreased Apple Inc (AAPL) stake by 8.89% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 5,271 shares of the technology company's stock worth $162,000 after buying an additional 390 shares during the period.

Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay To Link Aadhaar Number To Bank

December 17, 2017

Amid forceful arguments from petitioners represented by a host of senior advocates led by Shyam Divan for a stay on making Aadhaar mandatory till the SC decides its validity, the apex court suggested to attorney general K K Venugopal that the Aadhaar-mobile phone linkage deadline could be extended to March 31, as has been done for 139 other schemes.

Phocas Financial Corp. Reduces Position in JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPM)

December 16, 2017

Pillar Pacific Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Jpmorgan Chase & Co for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $368.22 billion market cap company. Citigroup maintained Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) rating on Tuesday, August 1. FBR Capital has "Outperform" rating and $50 target. (NYSE:JPM) on Tuesday, August 25 to "Outperform" rating.

Zeke Capital Advisors LLC Has $582000 Holdings in Prologis Inc (PLD)

December 16, 2017

About 2.83M shares traded or 23.37% up from the average. The consensus recommendation - averaging the work of 18 analysts - of 2.9 for Prologis, Inc . The insider Harris Paul N sold 2,758 shares worth $51,122. Pensionfund Dsm Netherlands reported 84,000 shares. Therefore 71% are positive. During the last 52 weeks, the price has been as high as $67.53 and as low as $48.33.

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