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Alaska Delegation celebrates ANWR decision, as activists vow to defend refuge

December 22, 2017

For now, not much. " ANWR by itself would be a big bill", said Trump before the tax bill vote. The USGS additionally estimated there is a 5 percent probability the area holds almost 12 billion barrels of technically recoverable oil, which says noting of the economics of extracting it.

Bernie Sanders Calls Tax Plan 'Great Victory' For Billionaires Like Trump

December 22, 2017

John McCain , R-Ariz., supports the plan but was unable to attend the vote as he is being treated for brain cancer. But the biggest chunk of the plan offers a stark and permanent tax cut for American companies, dropping the corporate rate from 35 percent to 21 percent.

Sailors Save Turtle From Cocaine Hell

December 22, 2017

The turtle was in a tough situation-her neck and flippers were chaffing from the lines. The patrol worked diligently to free the giant sea turtle, which had become entangled in numerous bales of contraband. The boat's crewmen responsible for rescuing the turtle in distress were working aboard the Coast Guard's " Thetis ", teaming with the Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team in the lengthly mission dubbed "Operation Martillo" when they found the turtle.

Mark Schwahn Fired From The Royals After Sexual Misconduct Investigation

December 22, 2017

Park's costars Tom Austen and Elizabeth Hurley offered their support, as did One Tree Hill alums Sophia Bush , Hilarie Burton , Bethany Joy Lenz and Jana Kramer , who have used their platforms to condemn Schwahn and accuse him of more sexual misconduct during the run of their show, which aired from 2003 to 2012.

Nations to hold North Korea meeting in Canada on January 16

December 22, 2017

The British government stated in October that it believed North Korea was responsible, and has stated that "the decision to publicly attribute this incident sends a clear message that the United Kingdom and its allies will not tolerate malicious cyber activity".

ME jobless rate of 3.3 percent continues streak

December 22, 2017

The county unemployment rates for November 2017 will be published on Thursday, Dec. 28, at 1:30 p.m. CT. Employers in CT cut 3,500 jobs in November, marking the second consecutive month of big losses and helping push the unemployment rate up to 4.6 percent, the state Department of Labor said Thursday.

Citizens Financial Group Inc (CFG) Shares Sold by Wells Fargo & Company MN

December 22, 2017

Morgan Stanley invested in 376,756 shares or 0% of the stock. Active and passive investors always require every bit of information available regarding his chosen security and this include keeping close watch on fundamental and technical data.

Fake UPS deliverymen shoot man after knocking on door in Astoria, Queens

December 22, 2017

They claimed they worked for the delivery company. A man then answered the door and was shot in the leg, police said. The victim was hit in the leg and taken to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition. The man is a father of two, according to WINS . The two suspects fled the scene and detectives are investigating the motive for the shooting. Police investigate after a man was shot by two men pretending to be UPS deliverymen in Astoria on December 21, 2017.

Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina will step down

December 22, 2017

She was a longtime teacher at PS 29 in Brooklyn, a well-known principal at PS 6 in Manhattan, and the superintendent of District 15 schools in Brooklyn before becoming a deputy chancellor under former Chancellor Joel Klein. There will now be a nationwide search for her replacement. "Suffice is to say I asked a lot of Carmen Fariña and she gave me even more", De Blasio said.

Winter weather advisory in effect

December 22, 2017

The snow stems from a band of snow coming off Lake Ontario. The ice will result in hard travel conditions, including during Friday's morning commute. Lows around 10. North winds 10 to 15 miles per hour decreasing to around 5 miles per hour after midnight. East-northeast wind 5 to 10 miles per hour.

European Union formally extends sanctions against Russian Federation

December 22, 2017

Earlier on Thursday, the Council of the European Union officially resolved to extend sectoral economic sanctions against Russian Federation until July 31, 2018, a communiqué released in Brussels said. The EU and the United States imposed sanctions in response to Russia's seizure of Ukraine's Crimea region in March 2014 and its support for separatists in a conflict that has killed more than 10,300 people in eastern Ukraine since April 2014.

Judge Dismisses Suit Against Trump Over Business Dealings

December 22, 2017

Constitution. CREW pointed to a number of examples in their complaint, such as Embassy of Kuwait's decision to move its National Day celebration to Trump's Washington hotel after he was elected. "The Constitution is explicit on these issues, and the president is clearly in violation". "As the only political branch with the power to consent to violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause, Congress is the appropriate body to determine whether, and to what extent, Defendant's conduct ...

Why Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Missed Earnings Estimates by $0.0

December 22, 2017

Ami Investment Management Inc who had been investing in Procter & Gamble for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $233.03 billion market cap company. They expect $1.14 EPS, up 5.56% or $0.06 from last year's $1.08 per share. The institutional investor owned 72,740 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 5,600 shares during the quarter.

Valentine, Mirotic help Bulls top Magic for 7th straight win

December 22, 2017

This streak matched the Bulls longest in three years. Nikola Vucevic led Orlando with 18 points and 10 rebounds while Elfrid Payton and D.J. Augustin finished with 14 points. Leading scorer Evan Fournier , who is recovering from an ankle sprain, participated in the non-contact portions of practice Tuesday. He went 8-for-12 from 3-point land in the Magic's 114-110 loss to the Pistons .

Parents give teacher wine with son's face on label

December 22, 2017

This year, however, the parents thought this particular teacher needed something a little more substantial. The photo on the label looks like a classic yearbook photo, but the hilarious message beneath the photo made the tweet go viral.

Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) CEO Sells $335512.00 in Stock

December 22, 2017

Stifel Nicolaus maintained Alaska Air Group, Inc . (NYSE: ALK ) has risen 29.33% since December 21, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 12.63% the S&P500. Since August 7, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 2 sales for $408,160 activity. Shares for $202,167 were sold by HARRISON ANDREW R. Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc owns 652,749 shares.

Separatists claim victory in crucial Catalonia regional election

December 22, 2017

In a clear indicator of the huge gulf over independence afflicting Catalan society, anti-secessionist centrist party Ciudadanos was meanwhile on course to win the biggest individual result. Ciudadanos and former regional president Carles Puigdemont's Junts per Catalunya are competing neck-and-neck for first place in terms of seats in the chamber.

Heavy security as Mike Pence makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

December 22, 2017

Pence told hundreds of US troops in a speech in an airport hangar Thursday that too often Pakistan has provided "safe haven" to the Taliban and other terrorist groups. Pence was joined by the USA commanding general in Afghanistan, Gen. John Nicholson, who joined Pence for his meeting with Ghani alongside a handful of top White House aides, including the Vice President's chief of staff Nick Ayers and the President's deputy national security adviser Dina Powell.

An Undocumented Teen's Abortion Would Be Another "Trauma", A Trump Official Argued

December 22, 2017

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped its appeal of a district court order that stopped it from blocking two young, unaccompanied immigrant women in federal custody from obtaining an abortion. The Justice Department on Thursday released a copy of a letter that shows a government official explaining his logic for preventing an undocumented teenager who became pregnant after being raped from getting an abortion, despite threats of self-harm if she could not obtain it.

Trump's approval rating plunges to historic low of 35%

December 22, 2017

WASHINGTON-As President Donald Trump wraps up his first year in office, a new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll shows that 38 percent of registered voters have already decided that they will "definitely vote for the other party" come 2020. Among independent respondents to the CNN poll, Democrats scored a 16-point lead. Thirty-five percent of Americans say the Democratic Party does a better job on the economy, versus 30 percent who say the Republican Party does a better job.

Appeals Court Rejects Trump Effort to Delay Transgender Ban

December 22, 2017

The 4th Circuit is the first appeals court to rule on a government stay request in cases challenging the government's ban on transgender people serving in the military, according to a press release from the American Civil Liberties Union.

Abbas concludes official visit to Saudi Arabia, leaves to France

December 22, 2017

President Mahmoud Abbas Thursday ended a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia and is heading to the French capital Paris. A week ago, heads of state from Muslim countries met in Turkey to reject and denounce Trump's move. The Palestinians and Turks are accusing the U.S. of intimidation after U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley warned the U.S. The delegation from Egypt introduced on Monday a draft resolution before the UN Security Council to reject the USA decision and ...

State to get $138K in drug company settlement, Fox says

December 22, 2017

An investigation involving 50 state AG offices resolves allegations that Boehringer Ingelheim claimed its drugs could treat life-threatening conditions - heart attacks, congestive heart failure, strokes and the like - without evidence to substantiate those claims.

McConnell gives Trump gift to celebrate tax win

December 22, 2017

It was possible earlier this year to see Trump at war with his own congressional leadership and trying to govern with Chuck and Nancy. But it was McConnell's stalwartness on the Scalia seat that created the predicate for the Neil Gorsuch confirmation, and he's been focused on judges since the election, one reason that a record number of circuit-court judges have been confirmed.

United Nations mulls urgent new North Korea sanctions

December 22, 2017

The U.S. initiated the talks, but it remains unclear for now if China will agree to slap more sanctions on its neighbor. "It's a big ask to get the Chinese to agree to a further resolution", one of the United Nations diplomats said, with others saying it was unlikely that the draft resolution would be ready this week, although some were optimistic that this could happen as soon as tomorrow.

Obamacare's repealed. Administration: Nearly 9M just enrolled

December 22, 2017

The number - which topped expectations - was down only modestly from last year's 9.2 million signups despite a period that was half as long, a 90 percent cut by the Trump administration in federal advertising for the program, and a tumultuous year in which Congress repeatedly tried to replace the law and the president cut off cost-sharing reduction payments (CSRs) to insurers.

Air Force selects Montgomery for new F-35 fighter jet program

December 21, 2017

It offered the promise of new jobs and prolonged military commitment to the site. Three variants of the F-35 will replace legacy fighters for the U.S. The Air Force said it expects the F-35s to begin arriving in both states in 2023 - first in Wisconsin and then in Alabama. "Although we are disappointed that Gowen Field will not receive primary consideration as a site for the F-35 mission, as a reasonable alternative we will undergo the same evaluations as the four other primary and ...

Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) Given Media Sentiment Score of 0.16

December 21, 2017

Wellington Shields Cap Management Llc has invested 0.25% in Compass Minerals International, Inc. The stock increased 2.54% or $0.14 during the last trading session, reaching $5.65. Baxter Bros Incorporated stated it has 0.34% of its portfolio in Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC). Giovanni Ciserani had sold 4,589 shares worth $422,374 on Tuesday, August 15.

Retired State Trooper arrested on drug trafficking charges

December 21, 2017

Jeffrey Linscott, a 51-year-old former ME state trooper, was arrested late Wednesday after agents from the state's Drug Enforcement Agency spotted him delivering the powerful opioid to a customer in a grocery store parking lot, the Portland Press Herald reports .

David Terricciano Sells 21997 Shares of Waters Co. (WAT) Stock

December 22, 2017

It has outperformed by 13.38% the S&P500. The value of the Market cap relatively ensures a stable and secure position for the company, and can be easily considered a blue chip in today's market. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 1,145 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock valued at $210,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the period.

Yogi calls to uproot Congress from Karnataka

December 22, 2017

Calling Karnataka "the land of Hanuman" that was ruled by the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire, Yogi Adityanath said it was unfortunate that the Congress, "instead of worshipping Hanuman and Vijayanagar, was worshiping Tipu Sultan". "He should concentrate more on Uttar Pradesh and analyse the situation of law and order there as he is not able to do justice in monitoring administration there", Patil pointed out.

Matador Resources Company (MTDR)'s Trend Up, Especially After Forming a Double Top

December 22, 2017

About 1.49M shares traded or 1.86% up from the average. Adams Diversified Equity Fund invested 0.04% in Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR). It has underperformed by 4.75% the S&P500. The firm earned "Neutral" rating on Thursday, October 6 by Mizuho. On Friday, February 5 the stock rating was downgraded by Lake Street to "Hold". The count of Hold ratings in that period was 3.

Council votes to keep 'Swastika Trail' street name

December 22, 2017

A major Jewish advocacy group in Canada demanded that a municipality in southwestern Ontario rename a street called Swastika Trail. Township staff, councillors and the media made up roughly one third of those gathered, while presenters, family friends and supporters comprised the majority.

Donald Trump Gets Permission for Doonbeg 'Wall'

December 21, 2017

The aim is to create a sea defence that will stem erosion where severe winter storms have wiped out metres of beach and dune in recent years. However, the decision could still face an appeal to An Bord Pleanála within four weeks. The planning relates to "coastal erosion management works" at and near the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel. Several objections had been lodged to the application on environmental grounds.

Cardi B Makes History Again on Billboard Hot 100 Chart With 'MotorSport'

December 21, 2017

New Cardi B single drops in two days, and I'm sure it's going to be fire . "And other artists were on the song as well". She was "excited" for the opportunity but the artist she worked with told her one of the other featured artists on the song thought the then-newcomer was "too small" to share the bill with.

Air at Maryland frat party tests positive for alcohol

December 21, 2017

Six alleged occupants of the home - Jeffrey Becker, Tristan Ralph, Ashton Acosta, Anthony Santana, Kevin Alkinburg and Matthew Berger - all 20, have been charged with 126 counts of allowing underage possession of alcohol and furnishing alcohol to a minor.

NBA Predictions: Spurs a bad bet to cover spread vs. Blazers? 12/20/17

December 21, 2017

They're also just 3-9 against the number in their last 12 road games, are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games overall, and are 1-4 at the betting window in their last five conference games. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard added 17 points, eight boards, and 13 assists, but shot a mere 7-of-18 from the field. Portland's backcourt of Lillard and C.J.

Andy Serkis' Dark Jungle Book Movie Gets Title and Synopsis

December 21, 2017

Warner Bros .' 3D adaptation of The Jungle Book has received a new title as it gears up for release. Originally meant to be called Jungle Book: Origins , the film will now be named after lead character Mowgli , the mancub raised in the Indian jungle by a pack of wolves.

BJP leaders are misleading the people on Mahadayi: CM

December 21, 2017

He is reportedly inclined towards waiting for a final award from the Mahadayee water disputes tribunal instead of resolving the issue in an out of court settlement. Karnataka which has locked horns with Goa on the larger issue of sharing Mahadayi River water, is seeking release of 7.56 tmcft water for the Kalasa-Banduri Nala project, being undertaken to improve drinking water supply to the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad and districts of Belagavi and Gadag.

Things to Know About the Shocking Allegations Concerning Obama, Hezbollah and Iran

December 21, 2017

DEA agents claimed that Obama administration officials intentionally prevented them from taking actions that would have dealt a major blow to Hezbollah . After the nuclear deal was officially implemented in January 2016, Project Cassandra officials, such as John Kelly, a veteran DEA supervisory agent, said they were transferred to other assignments.

Ivanka Trump Praised for Helping Tax Cuts Pass Through Congress

December 21, 2017

Corker said such reports "have been completely debunked" but continue to be repeated to claim he tried to personally benefit from the tax changes adopted by Congress on Tuesday. I have people I work with every day. "This is something that (House Ways and Means Committee Chairman) Kevin Brady and others have been pushing for".

Six Trump Inauguration Protesters Found Not Guilty of Rioting Charges

December 21, 2017

It's not clear whether the other trials against protesters will proceed given Thursday's verdict. Prosecutors have acknowledged that they had no evidence that the six defendants wielded hammers or crowbars, or threw bricks at police officers, but said that they were knowingly participating in a planned riot on January 20, 2017.

Mason County couple among those killed in Mexico bus crash

December 21, 2017

Among the passengers killed was a girl under 18, officials said. Her sisters plan to travel to Gatineau to be with her daughters over the holidays. Horwood is originally from St. "Our hearts go out to all those involved in the bus accident in Costa Maya", the company said. "We are doing all we can to care for our guests, including assisting with medical care and transportation".

RBI puts BoI under watch; initiates 'corrective action'

December 21, 2017

Net NPAs also improved to 6.47 per cent of net advances, down from 7.56 per cent a year ago. Total gross NPAs in value terms of the entire banking system stood at Rs 8.38 lakh crore as on September 2017, and these ten banks together account for 34% of these total value.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Wants to Purchase Carolina Panthers, Sign Colin Kaepernick

December 21, 2017

Even with Curry's huge earning power - he is one of the world's most marketable athletes - the Panthers are valued at $2.3bn by Forbes and there will be no shortage of mega-rich people looking to further boost their earnings by becoming an owner in a league that generated some $12bn in revenue a year ago.

Shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc (MMC) Slip 0.48% Lower

December 21, 2017

Marsh & McLennan had 32 analyst reports since September 8, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock decreased 0.48% or $0.4 during the last trading session, reaching $82.12. RBC Capital Markets maintained it with "Buy" rating and $8500 target in Thursday, July 27 report. The stock of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Of the 21 analysts surveyed by Reuters that track BWA 9 of them rate its stock a hold.

Vale Lady 'Flo' Bjelke-Petersen

December 21, 2017

The former Queensland senator and widow of the state's longest-serving premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen died this afternoon at Orana Aged Care Service in Kingaroy after a short illness. Born on August 11, 1920, Florence Isabel Gilmour, or simply "Lady Flo" as she was fondly known by Queenslanders, was beloved for her political will, manner and, of course, her prize-winning pumpkin scones.

City dedicates part of Fourth Street as Heather Heyer Way

December 21, 2017

The road where a woman who died after getting struck by a vehicle at the white supremacist rally in August was named today for that woman, Heather Heyer . "I now feel empowered to do the right thing, '" Bro said. "I'm proud of why she died. This is how I handle it", she said. Bro said in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that she's happy to see the city honoring her daughter in this way.

TJ Miller refutes allegations of sexual assault

December 21, 2017

She says while being intimate, Miller became to shake her and then hit her in the mouth during intercourse. However, she had distinct memories of them "fooling around" at her apartment in Washington D.C. After she protested, she said Miller stopped, but then went on to penetrate her with a beer bottle. "She looked like she had been through a rough night ― I recall seeing bruises", Katie Duffy, the woman's former roommate, told The Daily Beast .

EPS for Core Laboratories NV (CLB) Expected At $0.58

December 21, 2017

The stock increased 3.47% or $3.47 during the last trading session, reaching $103.59. Another trade for 1,000 shares valued at $187,940 was made by WELLS DAVID B on Monday, December 11. After $1.32 actual EPS reported by General Motors Company for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -0.76% negative EPS growth. Tt International increased Yum China Hldgs Inc stake by 98,596 shares to 302,074 valued at $12.07 million in 2017Q3.

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