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Cops: Veterinarian Shot Neighbor's Barking Dog

December 20, 2017

The family coincidentally took Bruizer to Abadie Veterinary Hospital in Harahan, the clinic where Folse works, Lopinto said. Kelly Folse is facing aggravated cruelty to animals, illegal discharge of a firearm, and drug-related charges. Investigators, however, were not able to find any evidence that the dog had shown prior aggressive behavior, even after several interviews in the neighborhood.

Mehbooba anguished over assault on 2 Kashmiri brothers in K'taka

December 20, 2017

Police have arrested two men and are on the lookout for two others who allegedly assaulted a Kashmiri student for not speaking in Kannada on December 12. Then they called up a few more people and they all started beating us mercilessly. Around that time, two motorcycle-borne youths reached there and asked them something in Kannada.

Canadian Billionaire's Death Called Suspicious by Police

December 20, 2017

Police issued a brief statement, but refused to comment further about the deaths of the couple, who were found in their Toronto home on Friday. The bodies of Barry Sherman, 75, and his wife Honey, 70, were found Friday at their home in Toronto.

GOP tax bill passes House as Senate plans late vote Tuesday

December 20, 2017

House Speaker Paul Ryan has been fighting for tax reform for decades . The Senate was still on track to approve the package that will touch every American taxpayer and every corner of the US economy, providing steep tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy, and more modest help for middle- and low-income families.

Pence delays Egypt, Israel trip 'over tax reform vote'

December 20, 2017

Senator John McCain's return home to Arizona to fight cancer has left Republicans with a razor-thin margin to push the legislation over the finishing line. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas had originally meant to meet with Pence but pulled out of the West Bank meeting after denouncing Trump's decision.

Pakistan finally grants visa to Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother, wife

December 20, 2017

Pakistan, on December 17, the visa applications of Jadhav's family had been received and were being "processed". Pakistan on Wednesday granted visas to jailed death row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother and wife , the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Man Critically Injured By Sandbag Through Windshield On I-75

December 20, 2017

Marquise Byrd of Warren, Michigan was in the front seat of auto driven by his friend when the sandbag struck the vehicle and hit him. He was transported to St. Authorities say the sandbag crashed through the vehicle's windshield and entered the vehicle, striking Byrd. Police say Pedro Salina, 13; Sean Carter, 14; Demetrius Wimberly, 14; and William Parker, 14; have all been charged with felonious assault.

Gallup Poll: Hillary Clinton's Favorability Hits New Low

December 20, 2017

Gallup said this beat out her previous low of 38 per cent at the outset of the election a year ago and in 1992 when she was not yet a household name. This current favorability rating is the lowest the former secretary of state has earned since the analytics company first began tracking Clinton's public image in 1992, when she earned 38 percent favorability right before she became the first lady.

Disappointment at police funding plan

December 20, 2017

Mr Keane said so far Cheshire residents have given a "strong indication" that it would support an increase in the precept to help protect frontline policing. The Government intends to repeat the same settlement for 2019 to 2020. According to new data from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, Hampshire police funding levels are £47.7m below the national average, despite it being one of the largest constabularies.

Saudi Arabia Kingdom lifts cinema ban after 35 years

December 20, 2017

Oil is on course for a second annual gain after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies agreed to extend production curbs through the end of 2018. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has already lifted a ban on women driving cars, signing a royal decree, which is expected to come into effect in June 2018 and has allowed them to attend sports events at stadiums.

Jacob Thomas suspended from service

December 20, 2017

After it was released this year, the Vijayan government appointed a three-member team to check whether he violated the All India Service (AIS) Conduct Rules, 1968. "But I will continue to swim", he added. The Kerala government on Tuesday suspended high-profile IPS officer Jacob Thomas. Thomas is also facing departmental action for penning an autobiography titled "Sravukalku Oppam Neenthumbol" (Swimming with Sharks), which has dramatic revelations on major political events and politicians.

British PM speaks with Trump for first time since twitter dispute

December 20, 2017

The Daily Mail cited a source in Westminster as saying Trump had told May during a call on Tuesday that he planned a working visit to Britain to open the new embassy, a billion-dollar building which overlooks the River Thames, in late February.

European Commissions triggers Article 7 against Poland, which could result in sanctions

December 20, 2017

Frans Timmermans, the first vice-president of the European Commission, told reporters in Brussels that the Commission was invoking the treaty clause "with a heavy heart". New appointments would be made on the recommendation of a newly constituted council dominated by the appointees of ruling parties. The third bill, on ordinary courts, was signed by the president.

Corruption: Judge orders Shell, Eni to stand trial

December 20, 2017

CEO Claudio Descalzi and his predecessor Paolo Scaroni are among 15 defendants who will face trial for the alleged bribe. In a prompt reaction to the judge's decision, Shell said it was shocked. The companies Eni and Shell have been indicted too. Shell has previously said it was aware that some of the payments it made to Nigeria for rights to the oilfield would go to Malabu but said the transaction was fully legal.

Amtrak derailment: NTSB searches for cause of deadly accident

December 20, 2017

Politico quoted from a MEMRI statement - "It also lists some of the main passenger train lines across the country, such as the Washington DC-Boston Acela Express, the Amtrak Cascades, the Empire Builder from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest, the Coast Starlight, etc., with a map".

Shiv Sena flays its ally, praises Congress for 'shaking up Gujarat model'

December 20, 2017

The BJP appeared to be on its way to retain power in the state, with trends from 182 seats giving it a lead in 103 while the Congress followed with 72. "There should be no objection in wishing him all the best", said an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana . "The Centre has become a factory of elections", Raut said.

North Korea conducting tests to load anthrax onto intercontinental ballistic missiles

December 20, 2017

The report said the testing involves ensuring the anthrax survives the enormous temperatures generated during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. According to the Asahi , Washington had allegedly known that North Korea was culturing anthrax for a while.

Ex-official says health department was 'financial time bomb'

December 20, 2017

Hunter said federal investigators will look into the use of federal funds at the agency alongside his investigators and state auditors who have already launched an investigative audit that could lead to criminal charges. But, she said she doesn't think it was deliberate mismanagement. "In my opinion, the folks leading this agency are not villains", she said. They're goodhearted people that had public health at their interest.

Did you feel that? Another Oklahoma natural disaster shakes Wichita

December 20, 2017

It was recorded at a depth of 3 miles. Did you feel it? The natural disaster was more than three miles deep. According to EarthquakeTrack.com , the state has seen 78 earthquakes in the last 30 days and 1,159 in the last 356 days. The 40 quakes reported in the past year trail the 213 earthquakes reported near Mooreland, Oklahoma, in the last 365 days, according to earthquaketrack.com.

Eir to be sold to private investment firm

December 20, 2017

NJJ, which will own 32.9% while existing shareholders Anchorage Capital Group and Davidson Kempner will retain a combined 35.5% share in the company, respectively 26.6% and 8.9%. "We are a long-term investor in the telecoms sector and bring global knowhow to eir. In our businesses in France, Monaco and Switzerland we have consistently delivered investment in infrastructure, while driving down prices for consumers", Mr Niel said.

Myanmar military finds bodies in Rakhine, vows no impunity

December 20, 2017

Yanghee Lee , UN special rapporteur announced on Wednesday that Myanmar will not grant her access to the country for the rest of her tenure. "This declaration of non-cooperation with my mandate can only be viewed as a strong indication that there must be something terribly very bad happening in Rakhine, as well as in the rest of the country", Lee said in a statement .

Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan to involve private sector in trilateral cooperation

December 20, 2017

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in Baku today. Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will travel to the United States to participate in the planned United Nations General Assembly vote on Jerusalem on Thursday.

MPs condemn 'abject failure' of homelessness policy

December 20, 2017

Anthony Flynn, CEO of Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH), suggested the figures would likely be higher if the figures included people who were "couch surfing" or sleeping rough outside city centres. The MPs made a series of recommendations to the Government, including calls for a strategy by mid-June 2018 on how homelessness can be reduced. "Delegating a problem is not a solution and we do not share the government's faith in the cure-all potential of the Homelessness Reduction Act".

Homelessness in England 'a national crisis', say MPs

December 20, 2017

Speaking following an RTÉ special report on homelessness , Mr Murphy said that the only way to solve the housing crisis in Ireland is to build more houses. Hillier said: "The evidence we heard from organisations that work with homeless people should serve as a wake-up call: government decisions are not made in a vacuum and the consequences can be severe".

Cruise Passengers Dead After Tour Excursion Bus Crashes in Mexico

December 20, 2017

The bus, taking holidaymakers to the ancient Mayan ruin at Chaccoben, overturned on a road between Mahahual and Cafetal in Quintana Roo state in south-eastern Mexico. CBS News Radio reporter Scott Mayman happened to be on board one of the cruise ships. The cause of the accident is under investigation and it is unknown at this time what caused the bus to lose control and to flip over.

Congress chief Rahul takes the dinner route to reach out to cadres

December 20, 2017

Hopefully the torchbearers of Congress party will become its pallbearers. Gandhi took up the leadership of the party on Friday, succeeding his mother Sonia. The Congress' performance in these states will make or mar Rahul Gandhi's future as a challenger to Narendra Modi . However, it will be interesting to see what role Sonia Gandhi assumes or given in the rejigged party structure apart from that of a ceremonial mentor.

President Trump Unveils 'America First' National Security Strategy

December 20, 2017

According to the statement , the U.S. will use diplomatic, information, military and economic tools to protect its interests; and to ensure balance of power in its favour in key regions including the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

Offices will be closed for Christmas holiday

December 20, 2017

The Solid Waste Department will be collecting Monday's trash on Tuesday and Tuesday's trash on Wednesday. On Thursday crews will pickup on both sides of town. The Buddy Holly Center, Silent Wings Museum, and Garden and Arts Center will be closed Friday through Monday. The Jasper Street Department and Resource Recovery Site will also be closed Saturday, Dec.

Uber can be regulated like taxis, European Union rules

December 20, 2017

In Dublin, the company cannot offer private cars or "ride sharing" as it does in other areas - meaning the app here can only be used to hire traditional taxis or limousines. The decision was closely watched by the technology industry because it could set a precedent for how firms in the burgeoning gig economy are regulated across the 28-nation bloc.

First Look at Call of Duty: WWII's First DLC Pack

December 20, 2017

The first map is called Valkyrie , and it's set in Prussia. While there's only three maps for the standard multiplayer mode, there will also be a new War mode map, and a new chapter in the Nazi Zombies mode called " The Darkest Shore ". Lastly there is Occupation which is a redo of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 map, " Resistance ". Players will have to free French Resistance Fighters, take out communication equipment, and completely stop a moving train in order to win.

Buckeye PD: Mom shot 2-year-old boy, hospitalized with stab wounds

December 20, 2017

According to the New York Post , 26-year-old Alyssa Pettibone was arrested and jailed Tuesday on suspicion of second-degree murder with bond set at $750,000. Pettibone was jailed on the murder charge after her release from the hospital. The charge stems from an incident which took place on Friday. Neighbor Jeff Morris told KSAZ that he initially expected the disturbance to be attributed to an accidental shooting.

Institutional Investors Positive on Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:SCMP)

December 20, 2017

Covanta had 44 analyst reports since October 8, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. On Thursday, October 29 the stock rating was reinitiated by TH Capital with "Buy". Its down 0.06, from 1.39 in 2017Q1. 25 funds opened positions while 59 raised stakes. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals by 128.7% in the 1st quarter.

Naxals Attack Madhusudan Railway Station in Bihar, 2 Officials Abducted

December 20, 2017

On Wednesday morning, the abducted ASM called up Maldah DRM saying Maoists have threatened to kill them if trains continue plying on Masudan track. The assistant station master is among the abducted employees, ANI reported. According to reports, Railway traffic on Kiul-Jamalpur section has been disrupted. All passengers have requested to take other alternatives as a precautionary measure.

What's Next for Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) After Forming Double Top?

December 20, 2017

It has underperformed by 8.41% the S&P500. The stock of Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) has "Buy" rating given on Friday, October 9 by Argus Research. Alliant Energy has a 52 week low of $36.56 and a 52 week high of $45.55. The stock has "Neutral" rating by Macquarie Research on Tuesday, January 24. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital with "Overweight" on Friday, March 18.

Edmonton Jewish community shocked to receive hate mail during Hanukkah

December 20, 2017

Douglas-Cook said Adath Israel Congregation, near Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue, and Beth Tzedec Congregation, near Bathurst Street and Eglinton Avenue, received similar letters. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized Tuesday a recent wave of attacks on synagogues. "Sending my full support to the Canadian Jewish community".

Santa Barbara a 'Ghost Town' as Residents Flee, Firefighters Battle Thomas Fire

December 20, 2017

The size of the Thomas Fire inched upward to 270,000 acres and is 45 percent contained , officials said Sunday. NPR's Leila Fadel sent this report. He was a father and husband whose pregnant wife is expecting their second child, another daughter. As the blaze grows, so do the number of people battling it.

Yari, Fayose again disagree on $1b withdrawal from ECA

December 20, 2017

It is coming amid the criticisms which trailed governors' approval of $1 billion from the excess crude account for the fight against insurgency. Governors and Speakers of the Houses of Assembly yesterday agreed on the way forward in the review of the 1999 Constitution.

Auburn vs Murray St. - Recap, Box score

December 20, 2017

Murray State had the biggest lead in the game with an advantage of 10 at one point. They battled back to take a 20-18 lead mid-way through the first half and capped the half off leading 42-36. Auburn was out-rebounded for the first time this season 44-39, and Pearl said Murray State came out and punched them in the mouth. "Nobody wants to schedule a loss, but I looked at it as scheduling an opportunity", Pearl said.

Dog lone survivor of small plane crash in Indiana

December 20, 2017

The three occupants were on the return leg and had just stopped in Columbus, Indiana, about 40 miles away from the crash site. The plane was on fire at the time police arrived. Stephen Wheeles tweeted. Wheeles said the names of those on board the plane won't be released until the coroner contacts next of kin and confirms the identities.

Oil Companies Ask Airtel To Revert LPG Subsidy Payment

December 20, 2017

On Monday, UIDAI had temporarily barred Bharti Airtel and Airtel Payments Bank from conducting Aadhaar linked e-KYC verification of SIMs and bank clients. The notification detailed the reason for the revamp of the process and went on to list the Bharti Airtel issue as well as general instances of last bank account authenticated becoming the subsidy receiving account.

Saudi women will be allowed to drive motorcycles, trucks

December 20, 2017

The buyer was not identified at the time, but a New York Times investigation has revealed that the purchaser was Mohammed bin Salman . A two-year mystery of who bought the world's most expensive home has been solved. He also owns a 620-acre estate in Conde-Sur-Vesgre, known as "Le Rouvray", an hour outside of Paris. While the mansion looks like a 17th-century chateau in the style of the famous nearby palace, it is in fact a relative new-build erected on the site of an existing property ...

B. Riley Analysts Give Weight Watchers International (WTW) a $65.00 Price Target

December 20, 2017

Novanta Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVT) has risen 122.07% since December 19, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 42.09% the S&P500. Finally, Craig Hallum reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $70.00 target price (up from $50.00) on shares of Weight Watchers International in a research report on Tuesday, November 7th.

Conor McGregor wants a "real fight" and says "F" WWE

December 20, 2017

However, coupled with McGregor's latest statements to TMZ that he wants a "real fight" and plans "MMA next", fans have reason to get excited. After a rapid start by McGregor, everything went downhill in the second half and Mayweather eventually stopped him in the tenth round.

Trump says McCain will return to Washington if needed for tax vote

December 20, 2017

He hopes that McCain will use the rest time to rehabilitate his leg and get back to participating in the senate. He said: "But the word is that John will come back if we need his vote". The tax bill is expected to land on Trump's desk once it passes Congress. If the count is deadlocked, Vice President Mike Pence would cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of Republicans.

Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) Receives $4.88 Consensus Target Price from Analysts

December 20, 2017

The RSI oscillates between zero and 100. Likewise, when prices dropped rapidly and therefore momentum was low enough, the financial instrument would at some point be considered oversold presenting a possible buying opportunity. As for the shares, it has gone below the 20 days moving average and is now hovering within a distance of -27.23%. However, their relatively high multiples do not necessarily mean their stocks are overpriced and not good buys for the long term.

House and Senate budget committees pass allocation bills

December 20, 2017

The focus now is to help fund both the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the Department of Human Services through next April. The governor recommended lawmakers address funding the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to avoid provider rate cuts for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30.

Colson scores 37, Notre Dame beats Dartmouth 97-87

December 20, 2017

Notre Dame rebounded from a 4-8 season in 2016 to finish 9-3 in 2017 and earn a berth in the Citrus Bowl against LSU on January 1. The Irish pulled ahead by 16 (66-50) with 12:15 left, but the Big Green closed to three (82-79) on a dunk by Adrease Jackson with 4:36 to play.

Suntrust Banks INC Holds Position in Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC)

December 20, 2017

The stock increased 0.21% or $0.14 during the last trading session, reaching $67.97. Traders sold shares of Norfolk Southern Corp . It is down 0.00% since December 18, 2016 and is. The stock of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) earned "Hold" rating by BMO Capital Markets on Thursday, August 10. ValuEngine upgraded Norfolk Souther Corporation from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report on Friday, June 2nd.

Messi scoops Marca awards

December 20, 2017

La Pulga subsequently received the Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano at a ceremony hosted by Marca on Monday, December 18. Messi, who is La Liga's leading scorer this season with 14 goals, said he is looking forward to the Clasico on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu.

VSP Superintendent Col. Steven Flaherty retiring

December 20, 2017

Virginia Gov. -elect Ralph Northam announced Col. Steve Flaherty's retirement and appointed his successor, Lt. Col. Gary Settle. In a statement coinciding with his appointment, Settle said: "For the past 32 years, I have had the extraordinary privilege of serving the great Commonwealth of Virginia and its citizens in a law enforcement capacity".

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