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Body cam shows cookie-eating squirrel charging police officers

January 02, 2018

The officers entered the kitchen to find music blaring. Brockport Police were dispatched to a home on December 29 after a squirrel broke in and helped himself to some cookies from the kitchen. The squirrel was eventually corralled, and released back outside. The homeowner was relieved to have their uninvited guest removed, police say. Body cam footage of the incident was posted to the Brockport Police Department Facebook page, clocking up more than 260,000 views since Saturday.

Meghalaya MLAs for BJP

January 02, 2018

A day after five MLAs of the Congress resigned from the Assembly to join NDA constituent National People's Party (NPP), Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday removed veteran D D Lapang as state unit president of Meghalya and replaced him with Celestine Lyngdoh.

President Trump to spend Thanksgiving in Palm Beach

January 02, 2018

About 60 lucky Coast Guard members came ashore Friday to play in a golf tournament hosted by President Trump in Florida. President Donald Trump says Iran is "failing at every level, " and he is voicing his support for the protesters there, saying it is " TIME FOR CHANGE".

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Raised to Hold at BidaskClub

January 02, 2018

The stock decreased 0.34% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $83.96. Natixis invested in 2.34 million shares. Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) has risen 4.70% since January 1, 2017 and is uptrending. Lingohr Partner Asset Gmbh reported 20,573 shares. Hall Laurie J Trustee reported 0.08% stake. Royal Bank of Canada started coverage on shares of Gilead Sciences in a research report on Thursday, September 14th.

De Blasio's Second Term Swearing-In Ceremony To Be Held At City Hall

January 02, 2018

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a Brooklyn native, officiated the swearing-in. Unlike de Blasio, his predecessor former Mayor Michael Bloomberg opted for a much leaner salary. "We are the safest big city in America", he said. As of December 31, 2017, a minimum wage worker in the city makes $12-$13 per hour, according to New York State's Department of Labor.

No reported death, fewer firecracker-related injuries recorded - DOH

January 02, 2018

A government crackdown on fireworks slashed the number of injuries from the New Year revelry in the Philippines by more than half, health officials reported yesterday. To counter the problem and to keep injuries from occurring, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte issued an executive order in June, 2017, regulating the use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices.

Suspected drunk driver crashes into cop on DWI patrol

January 02, 2018

Acting Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said Officer Willard Gomes was in serious but stable condition at a hospital. Authorities declined to say where Gomes was hospitalized. The alleged drunk driver has been arrested and identified as Keith Dillon, 29, of New Hyde Park, according to officials. Dillon suffered an ankle injury in the crash, and is expected to be arraigned Tuesday on DWI and vehicular assault charges.

Kim Jong Un offers rare olive branch to South Korea

January 02, 2018

Adm. Mike Mullen, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Sunday that the United States is "closer to a nuclear war with North Korea" than ever. North Korean participation in the Games has always been a hope of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Asked by reporters to comment on Kim's speech, U.S.

Group of New Zealanders build island to avoid alcohol ban

January 02, 2018

A group of New Zealanders has constructed a sand island in coastal waters in a creative attempt to avoid a ban on drinking in public places. Kiwis will do anything to drink at the beach, it seems. Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie drew parallels with the iconic Coromandel rebels that started Radio Hauraki. " That's creative thinking - if I had known that I probably would have joined them ".

David Brock secretly paid $200000 to bring forward Trump accusers in 2016

January 02, 2018

Bloom told the Times she'd sought the help of a pro-Clinton super PAC to help her fund her probe into Trump's alleged sexual misconduct, though she had no contact with the Clinton camp during the effort. The Times article says knowledge of Buell and Brock's connection to Bloom comes from two Democrats familiar with the financial arrangements. According to the Times , Bloom returned the $500,000 donated by Susie Tompkins Buell but kept the money given by American Bridge 21st Century ...

This week in the Trump-Russia investigation

January 02, 2018

Speaking to The New York Times Thursday, Trump praised lawyer Alan Dershowitz, who has argued that Trump's firing of former FBI Director James ComeyJames Brien ComeyTrump: Dershowitz interview on " witch hunt " a "must watch" Comey after Trump tweet: FBI is honest, strong, independent Former ethics director: Trump's tweet on Flynn would have ended past administrations MORE was not obstruction of justice because Trump has the right to fire the head of the bureau.

Rouhani: Iranians have right to protest but must avoid violence

January 02, 2018

After four days of protests ranging from the capital's universities to the holy city of Qom, Iranians desperate for change were anxious about what might come next. Iranians are blocked from entering the U.S.as part of the Trump administration's travel ban, a fact not lost on the Iranian government, with Qassemi calling it "spiteful".

Dangerously Cold Temps Continue on New Year's Day

January 01, 2018

The extent of the snow and wind will be determined by the exact storm track. Get our daily forecasts on your Amazon Alexa device. More record cold highs and lows will be broken and dangerously cold wind chill values will accompany this frigid air mass.

Trump's Jerusalem decision is a good one

January 02, 2018

The controversy around declaring Jerusalem the capital of Israel is that Palestinians also call Jerusalem their capital. The status of Jerusalem goes to the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The U.S. accepting Jerusalem as the capital of Israel will show the U.S. will not back down to blackmail from terrorists. Many analysts have questioned how a fair peace process could be possible after such a major concession was made without seeming to demand anything in return.

Risky wind chills expected for new year

January 02, 2018

Thanks to a northerly breeze, it'll feel more like it's in the teens, even going into the afternoon hours. Today: Becoming mostly sunny. Some of the coldest air Alabama has seen in a while was beginning to arrive in Alabama on Sunday afternoon.

US VP Pence's Planned Visit to Israel Up in the Air Again

January 01, 2018

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to leave Israel for a visit to India in mid-January, meaning he would not be available to meet with the vice president for some time. At the time, the White House said Pence would instead visit Israel during the week of January 14. The Palestinian Authority announced it would boycott Pence during his visit over U.S.

President Trump, first lady host New Year's Eve bash

January 01, 2018

Beginning with martial drums and numerous shots of the Marine One helicopter, and USA soldiers keeping watch over the president, the three-and-a-half-minute clip focuses first on Trump's nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the supreme court - one of his best decisions in the eyes of conservatives, but a move viewed much more nervously by liberals.

Chris Paul returning to play vs. Wizards tonight

January 01, 2018

But the Rockets did not get the win until the player that had not scored at all finally did. The Bucks will ring in the New Year in Toronto as they take on the Raptors for the first time this season. 31, 2017, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Harden sat for 47 seconds and returned to the game. He was unavailable for overtime. The Rockets had hoped to limit Paul's playing time in his second game after missing three games with a groin injury.

Ten US citizens among 12 dead in Costa Rica plane crash

January 01, 2018

Authorities said Sunday they were focusing on recovering the victims' bodies and would begin an investigation into the cause of the crash first thing Monday. Cubillo also reportedly described the pilot, Juan Manuel Retana, as an experienced professional. After the pilots picked up the American passengers, the plane took off for San José, the capital, which is about 140 miles east, the authorities said.

Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Lashkar-e-Taiba banned from collecting charity

January 01, 2018

Earlier in the day, local media reported that the government had made a decision to take over the assets and charities linked to JuD chief Hafiz Saeed . The JuD and FIF alone have about 50,000 volunteers and hundreds of other paid workers, according to officials. He is a US-designated terrorist. "The Government of Pakistan has already prescribed a penalty of up to Rs 10 million for non-compliance on the sanctions regime being implemented", it said.In January 2017, the Pakistan government ...

Roy Moore challenges Alabama Senate election defeat, alleges rampant voter fraud

January 01, 2018

During an interview with CNN , Merrill, who voted for Moore, outlined some of the voter fraud claims his office has had to deal with in the weeks that followed Jones's surprise victory and Moore's refusal to concede the race . Moore also included a statement in the complaint that he successfully completed a polygraph test confirming the representations of misconduct made against him during the campaign are completely false.

Triple talaq petitioner Ishrat Jahan joins BJP

January 01, 2018

She said she would use the platform to work for all women, and not just Muslim women . BJP party state unit General Secretary Sayantan Basu while making the information public said Ishrat Jahan joined the BJP at their Howrah office. Her husband had divorced her over the phone from Dubai in 2014 by saying "talaq" thrice. On December 28, the Lower House of Parliament passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017, which criminalises triple talaq and prescribes punishment ...

Lorde called a 'bigot' over cancelled Israel concert

January 01, 2018

A backlash against New Zealand singer Lorde continues in the wake of her decision to call off her concert in Israel amid pressure from her fans following Trump's Jerusalem move. "21 is young to become a bigot", the ad says in a banner. As for New Zealand, the ad points out the country's support for the United Nations resolution urging the U.S.

Amber Alert issued for two children from Round Rock

January 01, 2018

Police said that earlier in the day, they responded to a welfare concern call to a house in the 2600 block of Leslie Court east of Interstate 35 and just south of McNeil Road. She has light brown hair, brown eyes, braces and a stud on the right side of her nose. Lilianais Griffith, 15, and Luluvioletta Bandera-magret, 7, were last scene Saturday.

Treat applications of women going alone on Haj as special: PM

January 01, 2018

Earlier in the day, Modi, in his radio address, said: "I noticed that if a Muslim woman wanted to go for the Haj pilgrimage, they can not go without a mehram ". "When I first heard about it ( mehram ), I wondered how it could be possible". This is because PM claimed one of his achievements for Muslim women, which sounded like a mere joke, but that's not his achievement at all.

Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC Acquires 317878 Shares of Express Scripts Holding (ESRX)

January 01, 2018

The stock decreased 0.47% or $0.35 during the last trading session, reaching $74.64. About 391,422 shares traded. WARNING: "Express Scripts (ESRX) Given "Hold" Rating at Needham & Company LLC" was posted by The Lincolnian Online and is the property of of The Lincolnian Online.

Trump Tells Democrats No Action on DACA Without Border Wall Budget

January 01, 2018

In a tweet , Trump claimed that Democrats "have been told , and fully understand, that there can be no DACA without the desperately needed WALL at the Southern Border and an END to the frightful Chain Migration & ridiculous Lottery System of Immigration etc".

Teenager murders his family members on New Year's Eve, officials say

January 01, 2018

The suspect, whose identity has not been released, is accused of gunning down his three family members and another family friend, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni said in a news release . He faces charges of murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful goal, the Park Press reported . The rifle was legally registered to a resident of the house, he said.

Greek PM wants asylum yanked for soldier after Turkish warning

January 01, 2018

But Greece's government said it would appeal the decision in a higher court after Turkey said relations between the two countries would be affected. The co-pilot is the first on board to be granted asylum. Turkish media later identified the man as Suleyman Ozkaynakci. The remaining seven were previously rejected and have been kept in protective custody.

Ex-Catalan president wants his former govt reinstated

January 01, 2018

Spain was plunged into its deepest political crisis in decades when separatists in Catalonia's regional government declared independence in October a year ago, following a banned referendum on the topic. The message came after Mr Rajoy said on Friday that the new Catalan parliament should hold its maiden session on January 17. The Catalan parliament had voted in favor of the region's independence from Spain following a disputed referendum on October 1.

Nashville Predators: Looking For A Division Road Win Vs The Wild

January 01, 2018

Averaging 29.4 saves per game with a.924 save percentage, Pekka Rinne (19 wins, 10 losses, and three OT losses) has been the primary option in goal for Nashville this year. The Predators returned the favor with 18 shots in the second and held a 43-38 advantage in the game. Assistant coach John Anderson took control for the remainder of the game.

Recreational Marijuana Is Legal Starting At Midnight in California

January 01, 2018

It planned to opens its doors at 6 a.m. local time on Monday. Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Nevada were the first to introduce recreational pot sales on a state-regulated, licensed and taxed basis. California in 1996 became the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use, and more than 30 states have since done likewise. Adults can grow up to six plants per household "out of public view".

Iran's Hassan Rouhani rejects violence but vows 'space for criticism'

January 01, 2018

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday said his country would respond to "rioters and lawbreakers", a day after attempting to strike a conciliatory tone with protesters demonstrating against the regime across the country. The Associated Press could not immediately verify the footage. Responding to support for the protests by US President Donald Trump , Rouhani accused him of hypocrisy.

India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners

January 01, 2018

Further, lists of 54 Pakistani civilian prisoners and 4 fishermen who have completed their sentence and whose nationality confirmation is awaited from Pakistan were also handed over and Pakistan was asked to expedite confirmation of their nationality.

First baby born in San Antonio in 2018 arrives at Northeast Baptist

January 01, 2018

THE FIRST BABY of 2018 in Ireland was born at seven seconds past midnight. The boy was welcomed into the world at University Maternity Hospital Limerick . The unnamed baby girl, born to Tania Shirin, weighed in at 4 pounds, 11.5 ounces. He is the O'Leary's first child and has yet to be named. The National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street welcomed a baby girl just after 3am.

Iran shuts down Instagram, Telegram apps amid protests

January 01, 2018

Protesters were fired upon and five people were shot, the source said. CNN can not independently verify the authenticity of the video. There were also reports of protests in the cities of Izeh (southwest), Kermanshah and Khorramabad (west), Shahinshahr (northwest) and Zanjan (north).

Two shot dead in protests in southwest Iran: lawmaker

January 01, 2018

Some called on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to step down and chanted against a government they described as thieves. Iran's leaders believe they can count on support from numerous generation that took part in the 1979 revolution due to their ideological commitment and the economic gains they have made under the government, analysts say.

Erica Garner, Activist Daughter of Eric Garner, Dies at Age 27: Sharpton

January 01, 2018

Father-of-six Eric Garner , 43, was detained by police for allegedly selling loose cigarettes on Staten Island in July 2014. Garner became a vocal advocate against police brutality following the death of her father, Eric Garner , a Black Lives Matter icon.

Funeral attack kills 17 Afghans

January 01, 2018

He told the news agency that the blast occurred when many people were attending the Nimaz Janaza of Gul Wali. No group has claimed responsibility of the attack so far. Militants have launched repeated attacks against Afghan army outposts, police checkpoints and the US -led coalition, leaving towns and cities strewn with carnage and civilian casualties.

Likud Party approves annexation of W. Bank settlements

January 01, 2018

The settlers are subject to Israeli civilian law. Knesset Speaker Yuli-Yoel Edelstein supported the resolution and said: "This evening, our wish, our message is entirely clear - implementing Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria". About 400,000 settlers and 2.8 million Palestinians live in the West Bank. It sees the entire city as its indivisible capital, while the Palestinians want the eastern sector as the capital of their future state.

United Nations secretary-general issues 'red alert' for world ahead of 2018

January 01, 2018

Guterres went on to list several "new dangers" that affect the world. "Global anxieties about nuclear weapons are the highest since the Cold War", he said in an apparent reference to the crisis over North Korea's tests of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons.

'Conspiracy not collusion main issue in Trump-Mueller investigation'

January 01, 2018

However, President Trump said that his patience with Beijing would end very soon with the continued non-cooperation on the North Korean issue. "If they don't help us with North Korea, then I do what I've always said I want to do". "I don't want to get into loyalty, but I will tell you that, I will say this: Holder protected President Obama". But as a possible warning to Mueller, Trump noted that he has an "absolute right to do what I want to do with the Justice Department" and also ...

Foreign agents blamed for death of two protesters

January 01, 2018

Meanwhile on Sunday, an Iranian anti-regime protester said over Israel's Channel 10 that the Iranian people are "taking to the streets spontaneously in most cities in Iran " and have concluded that they must "get to the root" of Iran's problems, "the regime and the leadership".

Costa Rica Plane Crash Kills 12, Including 10 US Citizens

January 01, 2018

The ministry released photographs of the crash site, showing the burning wreckage of the plane. Bruce and Irene Steinberg of Scarsdsale, NY, and their three children, Matthew who attended the eighth-grade, William, who studied at the University of Pennsylvania, and Zachary, who studied at Johns Hopkins University, on Sunday night were among the 12 victims of a plane crash in Costa Rica .

Trump Says NO 'Dreamer' Deal without BORDER WALL

January 01, 2018

The president tweeted: "The Democrats have been told , and fully understand, that there can be no DACA without the desperately needed WALL at the Southern Border and an END to the disgusting Chain Migration & ridiculous Lottery System of Immigration etc".

Eric Garner's Oldest Daughter, Erica, Dies At 27 Following Massive Heart Attack

January 01, 2018

Her heart was bigger than the world. Garner's mother told the New York Times: "The only thing I can say is that she was a warrior". "Physically she is still with us". VIBE sends its prayers to the Garner family. A report Thursday said Garner was brain dead with no chance of recovery. Public reaction to Garner's death contributed to mounting national outrage against police brutality and helped foment the Black Lives Matter movement.

1 deputy killed, four others shot by suspect in DougCo

January 01, 2018

The objective of the Fallen Officer Fund is to provide assistance to Douglas County Sheriff's Office members who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Major roads in the area were closed for hours following the incident. Local authorities have set up an emergency shelter in the area to help anybody stranded by the incident.

CBI Books 3 Agents After 22 Indian Teens Go Missing in France

January 01, 2018

Based on information from France, the CBI has registered a case against three suspected trafficking agents for allegedly sending 25 minor boys to France on the pretext of a rugby training camp. The global agency in turn informed the CBI, which registered a preliminary enquiry. "All of them visited Paris and thereafter, the said 25 students also attended a RUGBY training camp at Paris for about a week".

Paul McCartney congratulates Ringo Starr on knighthood

January 01, 2018

Paul McCartney was knighted in a ceremony in 1997. The quip is often attributed to John Lennon but never verified. Starr, 77, will receive the honor about 21 years later after his former bandmate, Sir Paul McCartney, and Gibb, 71, reportedly told the U.K.'s Press Association that he shares the honor with his late brothers and bandmates, Robin and Maurice Gibb .

Israel Wants To Build 'Trump Station' Near The Western Wall

January 01, 2018

President Jimmy Morales confirmed the move just days after Guatemala voted with the USA against a non-binding United Nations General Assembly resolution that declared Washington's move to be "null and void". Israel seized the eastern part of Jerusalem - including the Western Wall - in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed it in a move not recognised by the worldwide community.

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