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Frenchman Gabart sets new round-the-world sailing record

December 19, 2017

Although an observer with the World Sailing Speed Council was present on Sunday when Gabart finished his solo race, the boat's black box and Global Positioning System data records will need to be reviewed before Gabart can officially claim the title, Deutsche Welle reported.

Portland Trail Blazers at Minnesota Timberwolves Odds Preview 12/18/17

December 19, 2017

Look for Minnesota to bounce back in a big way as Towns once again has a massive game. The Wolves All-Star wing Jimmy Butler is questionable after suffering a back injury in Saturday's loss to the Suns. The Timberwolves suffered a disappointing loss on Saturday, going down 106-108 to the lowly Phoenix Suns . Jeff Teague added 17 points, eight assists and three blocks.

VP Joe Biden is coming to Orlando

December 19, 2017

Biden was in ME in May to give the commencement address at Colby College. The 75-year-old's last public appearance in ME was as Colby College's commencement speaker in May. Republican Donald Trump went on to beat Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. Biden, a Democrat from DE and the vice president under President Barack Obama, is among those widely rumored to be considering a run for the presidency in 2020.

Witnesses record statements before court in assets reference against Dar

December 19, 2017

On June 7, 2013, Dar was appointed Minister of Economic Affairs, Statistics and Finance. He was also handed the responsibility of privatisation. The third witness, Faisal Shehzad, presented the bank record of Ishaq Dar's wife Tabassum Dar for the court to inspect.

CBRE Group Inc (NYSE:CBG) Shares Bought by Macquarie Group Ltd.

December 19, 2017

The stock increased 0.72% or $1.66 during the last trading session, reaching $233.48. The company had a trading volume of 3,782,304 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,110,000. The stock of CBRE Group, Inc . It's % Price Change over the previous month is 1.31% and previous three months is 16.35%. Waratah Cap Advsr Ltd stated it has 140,445 shares or 1.53% of all its holdings.

Pro-DREAMer Activists Rally Outside Rep. Faso's Office

December 19, 2017

Steve Corona isn't one of them. Dick Durbin , D-Ill. Advocates of the DREAM Act largely ignored the report, however. The Trump White House " rescinded " DACA in September, with Attorney General Jeff Sessions saying it was an "unconstitutional exercise of authority".

Burna Boy charged for 'armed robbery', granted N100k bail

December 19, 2017

Burna Boy mobilised the gang with an initial cash sum of N50,000 and a subsequent sum of N50,000 when the job had been completed. It was gathered that Burna Boy is yet to report to the police and has denied any involvement. B.O Osusanmi, the presiding Magistrate. Specifically, Tayo Reju, holding watching brief for Eko Hotel and Suites pointed out that should Burna Boy be granted bail, it would jeopardize the sister case at a Lagos State Magistrate Court.

Amy Smart defends husband Carter Oosterhouse amid sexual misconduct allegations

December 19, 2017

Amy Smart defended husband Carter Oosterhouse in a passionate plea to the media after the HGTV star was accused of sexual misconduct . "At that point I was a nervous wreck", said Kaminsky. Kaminsky no longer acts as a professional makeup artist. She added, "I just want to set the record straight about what happened to me". "I just had no confidence".

Could Oclaro Incorporated (NASDAQ:OCLR) Skyrocket? The Stock Had Too Little Sellers

December 19, 2017

About 964,171 shares traded or 186.03% up from the average. Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) has risen 12.02% since December 17, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 17.37% the S&P500. Capital One Natl Association accumulated 67,412 shares. Springowl Assoc Ltd Liability reported 100,000 shares stake. S Squared Technology Llc decreased Oclaro Unc.

Danny Amendola & Gronk Surprise Texas Tech Player With Scholarship; Teammates Go NUTS

December 19, 2017

All this hard work and determination has led to Kliff Kingsbury offering Parker something very special using some of his connections with the defending Super Bowl Champions, the New England Patriots . Texas Tech defensive back Justus Parker (31) celebrates teammate Douglas Coleman III's interception of Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger's pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov.

Helpline Opens For University Hospital Kerry Scan Reviews

December 19, 2017

This follows the notification of three Serious Reportable Events (SREs) over the course of the summer. The scans relate to 26,000 people, with two or three per person in some cases. The hospital still has to review over 28,000 images and hopes to complete this within ten weeks. Concerns had been raised earlier in the year about the work of the radiologist but these were "less serious", according to Dr Claire O'Brien, the clinical director of Tralee hospital.

Back to back! John John Florence wins second-straight world title

December 19, 2017

With his hometown of Haleiwa behind him, Hawaii surfer John John Florence clinched the 2017 WSL Men's World Title during competition at 2017 Billabong Pipe Masters on Monday. "Wearing the yellow Jeep leader jersey here again at Pipe is great", Florence said earlier in the event in a promo from the WSL. It's coming down to a battle at Pipe, it's how I've always imagined myself winning a title.

Pentagon had multi-million dollar secret UFO programme

December 19, 2017

Mr Reid said he was not embarrassed or ashamed he started the program, "I've done something that no one else has done before", the Times quoted him saying. 'The Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program ended in the 2012 timeframe, ' Pentagon spokeswoman Laura Ochoa said in an email. "I've done something that no one has done before".

BB&T Securities LLC Acquires 21184 Shares of eBay Inc. (EBAY)

December 19, 2017

It owns/operates 33 hydroelectric generating stations, 29 fossil fuel generating stations, 3 nuclear generating stations, 14 combined cycle/cogeneration stations, 33 solar facilities, 9 wind facilities, 1 biomass facility, and 1 landfill gas facility.

Morgan is named Concacaf Female Player of the Year

December 19, 2017

Raise a glass to Alex Morgan because she has just added another award to the long list of accomplishments that her storied career has seen. The 31-year-old, who was influential in his nation's qualification for next summer's World Cup, also won the award in 2014 while he won CONCACAF Goalkeeper of the Year last year.

Collins, Lee to vote in favor of GOP tax bill

December 19, 2017

Despite McConnell's promise to hold votes on the bills and the likelihood of their passage in the Senate, Republicans in the House could vote to strip them out, setting up a showdown between the two chambers with a shutdown looming. Lee and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio had expressed concerns over efforts to expand the child tax credit. On Friday, Rubio said he would vote for the bill after the GOP increased the refundable portion of the credit .

Minneapolis officers involved in shooting at City Hall

December 19, 2017

KSTP has reached out to Minneapolis police, Hennepin County, the BCA, the city of Minneapolis and others in an effort to learn further details. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is on the scene. According to the City of Minneapolis: "The Robbery Unit investigates robbery incidents involving both juvenile and adult suspects". Stay with WCCO.com for more on this developing story.

Calmer winds 'critical' in California firefight

December 19, 2017

It more than doubled in size two days later , and within a week the fire burned more than 200,000 acres. That's up from 256,000 acres on Friday. Santa Barbara's Office of Emergency Management announced a series of mandatory evacuation orders as well as voluntary evacuation warnings for parts of the county on its Twitter account.

Doug Jones Doesn't Think Trump Should Resign Due To Misconduct Allegations

December 19, 2017

According to CNN data from exit polling , women preferred Jones by 57 percent - but the breakdown differed greatly by race. "If we believe we can win, we will elect Democrats to statewide offices in SC again". She calls everybody she knows. Here's the thing, Trump did win last year's presidential election but lost the popular vote after receiving almost three million less total votes than Hillary Clinton.

Singapore non-oil exports in Nov eases from Oct's stellar growth

December 19, 2017

Exports of goods made in Singapore rose 9.1% in November compared with a year earlier, after a revised 20.5% rise in October, trade promotion agency International Enterprise Singapore said Monday. Exports to the European Union rose 10.1% from a year ago after rising 26.1% in October. Shipments of semiconductors grew 9.6% while exports of disk media products rose 21.6%.

Germany welcomes Istanbul court ruling on reporter

December 19, 2017

A Turkish court has released German journalist Mesale Tolu after almost eight months in prison but barred her from leaving Turkey, German officials said Monday. She added that more than two dozen German citizens are now barred from leaving Turkey. German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert said "if confirmed, this is really good news" that might result in the improvement of German-Turkish relations, which have been strained in part due to the ongoing legal cases.

Appeal court sacks senator representing Kogi east

December 19, 2017

The Supreme Court had held that the lower court was in error to have come to a conclusion without calling oral evidence to resolve the dispute in the affidavits of both Senator Aidoko and Isaac Alfa. He ordered that N1 million be paid by Aidoko to Isaac Alfa, who was declared as the victor of the primary. He then instituted a pre-election suit after which Justice Nnamdi Dimgba upheld his claims in April that his substitution was unlawful, following which Senator Aidoko headed for the Court ...

Investor Outlook: Packaging Corp (NYSE:PKG) Hold Rating Reconfirmed at KeyBanc Today

December 19, 2017

The stock increased 3.48% or $1.4 during the last trading session, reaching $41.72. Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its holdings in Packaging Corp Of America by 6,234.6% in the second quarter. It has a 4.93 P/E ratio. The stock of Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) earned "Outperform" rating by CLSA on Wednesday, February 1. Therefore 67% are positive.

British embassy worker found dead by roadside in Lebanon

December 19, 2017

A police official said the woman's murder was a "criminal act" and was not politically motivated, adding that the suspect had confessed to the killing. Police traced the suspect's vehicle through highway surveillance cameras, they said. The suspect was arrested yesterday after being tracked down on security camera footage, according to the Lebanese National News Agency.

Wolf Vetoes Senate Abortion Bill

December 19, 2017

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf vetoed Senate Bill Three today that banned late-term and what some call "dismemberment" abortions. Unbelievably, this cruel legislation bans abortion after 20 weeks and provides no exceptions for rape or incest.

Indian diplomats recalled after being 'honeytrapped' in Pakistan

December 19, 2017

A source with knowledge of the matter was quoted by TOI as saying: "The attempt even in this case was to seduce them and later film them in a compromising position". He exlpained: "Cash is hard to account for and will leave a trail to follow". A new module set up by Pakistan in Bangladesh is aiming at honey-trapping Indian officials.

Video shows brawl involving child at Edison Mall

December 19, 2017

Footage of the incident, shared on Facebook by David Milburn, shows men and women kicking and punching each other outside a Victoria's Secret store at the mall. They said they were attacked by people who believe they were related to the shooting death of Samuel Jones in Lehigh Acres . When police arrived, the fight had already broken up, but they were called back to the mall two hours later when injuries from the brawl were reported.

The Cipher Capital LP Takes Position in Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)

December 19, 2017

BRAIT SA (OTCMKTS:BRTLF) had an increase of 13.97% in short interest. INFY's SI was 72.13 million shares in December as released by FINRA. Granite Investment Partners Llc decreased Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) stake by 13,401 shares to 150,196 valued at $8.86 million in 2017Q2.

Miss Iraq Sent Death Threats For Selfie With Miss Israel

December 19, 2017

Sarah Idan , the 27-year-old woman who represented Iraq in this year's Miss Universe pageant , revealed that she received death threats for taking a selfie with her Israeli counterpart, Adar Gandelsman . Despite a "strong attack from the Iraqi street", the Miss Iraq Organization has not followed through with its threat and taken Idan's crown. "I woke up to calls from my family and the Miss Iraq Organization going insane.

Virginia woman found dead in woods, mauled by her two pit bulls

December 19, 2017

That's when he said he found the two dogs "guarding" the body of his daughter, who police say was mauled and killed by the pets. "The medical examiner...made it pretty clear that it was not a large animal because the bite wounds didn't puncture her skull", Agnew said.

Mo Farah voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year

December 19, 2017

The distance runner, who won his sixth world championships gold medal in London this year when he triumphed in the 10,000 meters, was named the victor ahead of second-placed superbike rider Jonathan Rea and para athlete Jonnie Peacock. "I just can not believe I have won". On Sunday evening, the midfielder was awarded the "Young Sports Personality" award at the BBC's prestigious Sports Personality Ceremony at Liverpool's Echo Arena - a celebration that has become one of the bastions of the ...

Hawe family inquest gets underway today

December 19, 2017

The court heard Mrs Hawe's body was found on a sofa downstairs. The body of Clodagh Hawe was found in the sitting room. Upstairs the bodies of the two older boys, Liam and Niall, were found in beds in one of the bedrooms. However, Hawe's remains were exhumed from the plot at the request of the Coll family in May of this year. At the opening of the inquest at Cavan Courthouse , County Coroner Dr Mary Flanagan commented that this was a "particularly emotive" inquest.

Pence delays trip to Egypt, Israel because of United States tax vote

December 19, 2017

Pence has been a key figure in the Republican effort to overhaul USA tax law. Officials denied that Pence's decision was motivated by a wave of deadly protests in the wake of Trump's deeply controversial decision to declare Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Is Buying Discover Financial Services (DFS) Here a Winning Strategy?

December 19, 2017

The company has market cap of $27.65 billion. Discover Financial Services ( NYSE DFS ) traded up 1.11% during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $62.19. Oppenheimer maintained the stock with "Outperform" rating in Tuesday, October 6 report. The company was maintained on Monday, May 15 by Wood. Sterne Agee CRT initiated it with "Buy" rating and $65 target in Thursday, September 10 report.

McCain says he's 'feeling well,' will return to work after holidays

December 19, 2017

The senator had spent several days at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland recovering from side effects of chemotherapy treatments. The 80-year-old Cochran had a non-melanoma lesion removed from his nose earlier this week. Republican Sen. John McCain, tweeting for the first time since returning to Arizona for treatment, said Monday he's feeling better and plans to come back to work after the holidays.

The winners and losers within the Trump Tax Invoice

December 19, 2017

Democrats have slammed the GOP tax reform effort, saying it favors the rich over middle-class families. Only 16% of independents and 3% of Democrats say they're more likely to vote for their member of Congress if they vote for the tax overhaul.

Haftar says will listen to will of 'free Libyan people'

December 19, 2017

Just as Sisi built up wide support after toppling Egypt's Islamist president Mohamed Mursi in 2013, supporters of Haftar speak of a similar situation developing in Libya, with rallies held in some eastern cities calling on him to run. The document agreed between the Egyptian foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry and his counterparts from Tunisia and Algeria, Khemaies Jhinaou and Abdel Kader Messahel, respectively, highlights how the Skhirat agreement has the approval of the United Nations, which ...

Maryam Nawaz named among top 11 powerful women across globe

December 19, 2017

Other powerful women on the NYT list include Henda Ayari, a French citizen of North African heritage and anti-Salafist activist who accused a prominent Oxford professor of raping her; Yu Xiuhua, one of China's most read poets; and Manal al-Sharif, the "Saudi woman who got behind the wheel and never looked back", among others.

NWS: Rain likely this week, snow possible this weekend

December 19, 2017

A light a variable wind will become east southeast 5 to 7 miles per hour in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tomorrow: Isolated showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 7pm. Southeast wind around 5 miles per hour becoming calm in the morning. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy skies and cold temperatures develop, with a low of 32 degrees.

$3.24 EPS Expected for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP)

December 19, 2017

Public Sector Pension Investment Board increased Canadian Natl Ry Co (CNI) stake by 22.56% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC now owns 499,370 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $32,659,000 after buying an additional 4,632 shares during the last quarter.

Leicester boss Puel hails Man City as best in Europe

December 19, 2017

Always I understand them because I was a football player and they want to play. "They are the top team in Europe and it's hard to beat this team - all the teams try without a good result". "None of them are Messi - yet - but they are still young and they are continuing to get better under Pep". Manchester City comfortably beat Tottenham Hostpur 4-1 last time out and are on course to continue their winning form here.

Three Dead After Plane Heading to Frederick, Md., Crashes

December 19, 2017

Stephen Wheeles, Versailles District public information officer. Sgt. Stephen Wheeles said the crash of the single-engine Cessna plane near Oldenburg, Indiana, also killed one dog aboard the craft while a second dog survived. The cause of the crash wasn't immediately known. Autopsies will be performed Monday by the Franklin County Coroner's Office in Indiana. The investigation is ongoing and may take weeks to complete, Wheeles noted.

Ex-Student Pleads Not Guilty in Body Fluids Bullying Case

December 19, 2017

A group of about a dozen protesters who were again calling for a hate crime charge were gathered outside the courthouse Monday. "We made our feelings known and will continue to do so, letting the community know and elected officials know as well".

Israel minister: Bodies of slain Palestinians will not be returned

December 19, 2017

Instead, Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit has convinced the cabinet to ask the High Court of Justice for a redo of its ruling last week prohibiting holding such terrorist bodies. They want a law passed forbidding the return of terrorist bodies until the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Shaul Oron are returned. Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked announced on Sunday that bodies of Palestinians killed by Israeli occupation forces would not be returned to their families for burial, Quds Press ...

Marijuana aficionados roll 100-foot-long joint

December 19, 2017

Bay State voters legalized the possession and consumption of marijuana previous year. 'Who wants to see a really big joint?' the announcer called out just after 4.20pm on Saturday. The group planned to smoke the massive joint using "a blow torch and a vacuum cleaner", according to Boston Magazine . Beantown Greentown co-owner Andrew Mutty said members of the group came up with the idea when they realized there was no world record for longest joint.

Amgen (AMGN) Cut to Buy at Goldman Sachs Group

December 19, 2017

St Germain D J Inc has 95,713 shares. During last 3 month period, -0.08% of total institutional ownership has changed in the company shares. About 1.94 million shares traded. The shares of the company ( AMGN ) staged the smart recovery as has roared back some 22% after stumbling to its new 52-weeks low. First Quadrant Limited Partnership Ca reported 1.13% stake.

Palestinians Blast US Veto of UN Resolution on Al-Quds

December 19, 2017

Trump made the announcement on December 6, saying at the time that the U.S. would be moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Abbas also signed 22 agreements and worldwide treaties to strengthen the legal status of the state of Palestine on a global scale.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co (NYSE:CTB) Shares Sold by Prudential Financial Inc

December 19, 2017

The company moved in the past week with shift of -4.77%. The firm earned "Hold" rating on Thursday, June 15 by Evercore. As of current market situations, company analysts growth rates are below current market prices. The rating was downgraded by Standpoint Research on Wednesday, October 28 to "Hold". Therefore 25% are positive. Cooper Tire & Rubber had a return on equity of 17.56% and a net margin of 7.18%.

Analysts See $5.14 EPS for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)

December 19, 2017

Invesco Ltd who had been investing in Twitter Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $17.59 billion market cap company. The stock increased 1.11% or $2.24 during the last trading session, reaching $204.44. Great Lakes Ltd Liability reported 9,661 shares or 0.05% of all its holdings. Ingalls & Snyder Limited Liability, a New York-based fund reported 86,914 shares.

Australian Gov't Recommends Making Celibacy Optional for Catholic Priests to Protect Children

December 19, 2017

Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart , the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president, said the bishops would take the royal commission's recommendations seriously and present them to the Holy See. "In order to allow for delayed disclosure of abuse by victims and to take account of the limitation periods for civil actions for child sexual abuse".

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