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Weather disasters cost $306b in 2017, says NOAA

January 11, 2018

Weather and climate-related disasters cost the United States (US) a record of $306 billion in 2017, the third-warmest year on record, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has said . That ties 2011 for the number of billion-dollar disasters, but the total cost blew past the previous record of $215 billion in 2005. The assessment released by NOAA for 2017 says the U.S.

President Trump targets, then backs surveillance program in tweets

January 11, 2018

The president's outburst was a direct response to a "Fox & Friends" segment that aired on Thursday in which legal analyst Andrew Napolitano criticized the White House for wanting to renew Section 702 on the grounds that it allows for warrantless surveillance of Americans who happen to be talking with people living in foreign countries.

US Deploys 3 B-2 Stealth Bombers to Guam

January 11, 2018

The Air Force last sent a lone B-2 bomber to Guam in October, but only for a few hours as part of a long-range training mission from its home base in Missouri. Andersen Air Force Base, from which heavy bombers would be dispatched and logistics support could be centered, would play a key role in the event of conflict erupting on the Korean Peninsula.

Jessica Falkholt's life support turned off

January 11, 2018

Lars and Vivian died at the scene of the crash while Annabelle, 21, was taken to Liverpool Hospital, and died of her injuries three days later on 29 December. Paul Ponticello, Vivian's brother, gave a eulogy at the funeral. 'It is a day that will be hard to erase from our memory, ' he said. "Their lives ending on a highway makes absolutely no sense".

Some female lawmakers will wear black to Trump's State of the Union

January 11, 2018

It is unclear how many members of Congress will wear black to the January 30 address. 75th Golden Globe Awards Arrivals Beverly Hills, California, U.S., 07/01/2018 Actor Ewan McGregor wears a "Time's Up" pin on his all-black tuxedo.

Dutch reporters grill new Trump ambassador over past comments on Muslims

January 11, 2018

According to a report from The Washington Post , reporters repeatedly asked Hoekstra to offer proof of his claim that politicians and cars have been burned and that there are "no-go zones" in the Netherlands . When asked in December about the same comments in an interview with CNN affiliate and Dutch broadcaster NOS in the US Capitol, Hoekstra claimed he had never made them.

Greitens admits he engaged in affair before he entered politics

January 11, 2018

Late Wednesday night, the lawyer for Governor Eric Greitens , James F. Bennett, issued a new statement in response to a report from KMOV-TV in St. Louis . Earlier this year, Greitens made a point of appointing 25 women in 25 days - including several Springfield women - to mark the 25th anniversary of the Women's Foundation.

China warns of possible explosion in Iranian oil tanker

January 11, 2018

According to China's Ministry of Transport, 21 crew members on the bulk freighter - all Chinese nationals - have been rescued, but there has been no information on the condition of the missing crew on the Iranian tanker, SANCHI. Photos on the Ministry of Transportation's microblog showed thick black smoke pouring out of the ship on Thursday morning. "For now, burning might be good for consuming the leaked oil, but there will be some remaining for which disposal will be hard", Lin Boqiang, ...

Trump terms Russian collusion as 'greatest witch-hunt'

January 11, 2018

Trump also slammed California Senator Dianne Feinstein, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, for releasing the testimony from the head of a political research firm that compiled a now-infamous dossier alleging ties between then-candidate Donald Trump and the Kremlin.

Colbert roasts Trump for his ridiculous televised meeting on immigration

January 11, 2018

Laura Benanti reprised her role as Melania Trump on " The Late Show ". "Is anything in this book true?" But Benanti's Trump joined the "Late Show" by satellite in the middle of a mission to dig her way out of the White House. "You know what they say: if you love someone, kick them out of the country", the host concluded. She responded, "Not everybody... one of the grandchildren can't even talk yet!" She also joked that the infamous eating cheeseburgers in bed claim is true and that is ...

Nigel Farage: Maybe we should have a second European Union referendum

January 11, 2018

They will go on whingeing, and whining, and moaning. "So maybe just maybe I am reaching the point of thinking we should have a second referendum. on European Union membership". "Every day we see the disaster of Brexit it as we see it's impact on our economy, jobs, communities and our society", he said. Host Matthew Wright asked whether Farage wanted a referendum on the "whole thing", which led to Farage suggesting a "multiple choice referendum" would "confuse people".

European Union calls for release of reuters journalists charged in Myanmar

January 11, 2018

Myanmar refers to members of the persecuted Rohingya , a mostly Muslim minority, as Bengalis. United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and other government officials internationally have also called for the release of Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.

Alligators Survive Icy Swamp Conditions in North Carolina

January 11, 2018

The park described the conditions as a "freeze like no other" and said it allowed them to show their followers how adaptable the alligators were to the unusually cold climate. Howard said the American alligators' form of hibernation is called brumation to lower their body temperature and metabolism so they can survive. "(It's) just an absolute awesome survival technique and these guys were built tough millions of years ago and they remain tough today", Howard added.

NSW man discovers red-bellied black snake wrapped around vehicle mirror

January 11, 2018

The pair believed the snake to be around 2.5 metres long and said the serpent was probably just wanted somewhere warm to sleep. The startled serpent had probably been snuggled up to the engine for warmth on a chilly night, and slithered out from under the hood of the pick-up truck to wrap around the driver's side mirror.

'I've never seen anything like it': Cop on coffin swap claim

January 11, 2018

Speaking at a press conference this morning, Rockhampton CIB Detective Sergeant Craig Strohfeldt said police would put "a lot of resources" into its fraud investigation. Det Sgt Strohfeldt said the investigation had begun and in his time he'd never seen "a case of this nature". Harts promises "to act with dignity and respect" according to its website.

German SPD Leader Says Still 'Big Hurdles' to Clear in Coalition Talks

January 11, 2018

A big challenge in talks between Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) is to find a way to mend the battered reputation of Germany's mighty auto industry after a diesel scandal and meet climate targets.

Body found of United States tourist who went missing on Larapinta Trail

January 11, 2018

The man set out to climb the Mount Sonder, the highest point in the Larapinta trail, at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday local time (6 p.m. EST Tuesday) and was found dead at 5 pm, 750 meters away from a vehicle park near Redbank George, BBC reported.

Australian police investigate death of koala screwed to post

January 11, 2018

WARNING: The below image may cause distress to some readers. The RSPCA will conduct an autopsy on Thursday to determine whether a koala was dead prior to being attached to the pole. RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty said investigators were approaching the Gympie Regional Council to see if they could retrieve the koala's body. Calling the act "incredibly disturbing", he said such kind of animal cruelty could lead to the offender being indicted.

Trump gives Feinstein a re-election gift

January 11, 2018

Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday. An informant inside the Trump campaign provided information to an FBI investigation into Russian election meddling, it was alleged yesterday. "Based on the information contained therein, we are respectfully referring Mr. Steele to you for investigation of potential violations of 18 U.S.C.

2nd Lancang-Mekong Cooperation leaders' meeting kicks off

January 11, 2018

He made the statement during a working session in Phnom Penh on January 10 with his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen on the occasion of his trip to Cambodia to attend the second Mekong - Lancang Cooperation Summit. Mr Li added that the LMC forum would complement Asean as well as other regional cooperation frameworks. The Phnom Penh Declaration was one of the documents approved, an action plan that focuses on four main areas: political and security cooperation; economic and ...

College Student Jaila Gladden Used Her Phone To Escape A Kidnapper

January 11, 2018

After she left the store and was headed back to her auto, a man asked her for a lighter and she replied that she didn't have one. Jaila Gladden , 21, was shopping at a grocery store one night in September 2017 when a stranger pressed a knife to her stomach, forced her into her auto, raped her, and tried to drive her all the way to MI in a terrifying kidnapping attempt, according to the Daily Mail .

Facebook photo leads to arrest of suspect

January 11, 2018

Shigeharu Shirai is wanted over the shooting death of an upper-level member of the Kodo-kai, an affiliate gang of the Yamaguchi-gumi, in the town of Takasucho in Tsu City in July of 2003. With no passport or visa, he was officially arrested for entering Thailand illegally and will be extradited to face prosecution in Japan. Police have also said they would investigate other suspected Yakuza gangsters in Thailand even if they did not have an arrest warrant.

Weather Outlook: Snow, ice may create travel issues this weekend

January 11, 2018

This weather will be a drastic change from earlier in the week, with temperatures in the low 60s on Wednesday and Thursday . New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 miles per hour in the morning. It said much colder air will return Saturday night , with increasing chances of lake-effect snow showers Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Tuesday will be in upper 40s

January 11, 2018

Cooler and cloudy Friday with a high near freezing, upper 20s for highs with sunshine by the weekend. We could have less than 2 mile visibility through the area into the afternoon hours. Highs on Friday make it into the mid-50s. It will drop almost 20 degrees by Friday with highs only in the upper 20s. The changeover to snow will be likely late Friday night into Saturday morning.

Real Madrid held at home but make Copa del Rey quarters

January 11, 2018

Real Madrid reached the Copa del Rey quarter-finals but drew the second leg against lower league opposition for the second round in a row. In doing the deal, Barcelona paid the English Premier League side a fee of £142 million, making the Brazilian the third most expensive player in history, behind Neymar and Mbappe.

Reports of shots fired on campus of Cal State San Bernardino

January 11, 2018

The shots reportedly were believed fired near the Visual Arts Building. "We're still telling people to stay sheltered in place until you are actually told you can leave", he said. It's unclear how many people were on campus at the time of the incident, but more than 20,000 students attend the school, he said. CSUSB Emergency Alert System warning message to students, faculty, and staff on campus.

Michigan State to play Rutgers

January 11, 2018

So would you say the team has played better since its battle against the Spartans back on December 5? The Big Ten's coaching dean was all over the crew like they were silly freshmen who got blown by on defense. If he can force Cassius Winston into turnovers and thus keep Michigan State out of an offensive rhythm, he will give Rutgers a shot to be competitive.

Florida's CHIP Funding Will Run Out In February

January 11, 2018

The money provides low-priced health insurance to about 375,000 of the state's children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. However, Ohio will run out of funding by the end of February if not re-authorized by Congress. "The time is now for us to renew the CHIP program", said Dr. The program covers more than 9 million children nationwide, 400,000 of whom are in Texas.

US Federal Energy Regulator rejected to subsidize coal and nuclear power plants

January 11, 2018

Murray says the recent cold snap that hit the East Coast showed coal's value, as power users in the Southeast were asked to cut back on electricity usage because of a shortage of natural gas. In a response to the FERC decision, Secretary Perry said that diverse fuel supply, especially with onsite fuel capability, is key for ensuring that Americans have reliable, resilient and affordable electricity and that "it is not debatable".

U.S. declares highest-level travel warnings to several states in Mexico

January 11, 2018

The level of the State Department #travel advisory alert, a danger level-4 risk, matches the same level travel advisory given for war-torn countries such as Yemen, Syria, and Somalia, Fox News reported. "Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Ajijic". In the other four states, violent crime is listed as the main threat and USA government employees are given stronger travel restrictions.

Pres. Trump Signs New Law to Help Border Agents Detect Drugs

January 11, 2018

The drug has already been used for years to reverse overdoses in humans. The drug traffickers "are using our postal system and they're killing our people", Trump said on Wednesday while signing the bill in the Oval Office, accompanied by Vice President, Mike Pence, and 17 legislators from both parties, Efe news reported.

Ford F-150 Diesel: Release Date, Specs, Price

January 11, 2018

The diesel will be mated with Ford's 10-speed automatic transmission, calibrated and geared for the new engine's massive low-end torque. When Ford's diesel half-tonner arrives next spring, only General Motors and Toyota will be without a diesel option in their 1500 series trucks .

Come to table and assist in fight against terrorism: US to Pakistan

January 11, 2018

Pakistan is a crucial gateway for United States military supplies destined for USA and other troops fighting a 16-year-old war in neighboring, landlocked Afghanistan . "We believe we owe it to the Americans in harms' way in Afghanistan ". The FO said the diplomats were also shown evidence of an Indian campaign of "unprecedented ceasefire violations, provocations and insinuations including terrorism in the form of IED attacks against innocent civilians on the Pakistan side of the Line of ...

Venezuelan Parliament Terms President's Petro Cryptocurrency Illegal

January 11, 2018

While Maduro is recruiting miners for the digital currency, the opposition-led Parliament denounced the cryptocurrency move, called it illegal, and warned potential investors and cryptocurrency market players that the Petro emission is illegal, as is any other obligation by the state of Venezuela backed by oil or other mineral reserves.

Huma Abedin & Anthony Weiner Settling Divorce Out of Court

January 11, 2018

Weiner, a disgraced politician once considered a leading Democratic figure, is now serving a 21-month sentence in MA for sending lewd photographs to a minor. The couple will likely continue divorce proceedings through mediation. Ms Abedin stood by her husband after a graphic image sent from his Twitter account went public in June 2011, causing Weiner to step down from Congress.

Woman accuses NY state senator of sexual misconduct

January 11, 2018

Mr. Klein's group, the Independent Democratic Conference, has been collaborating with Republicans in the State Senate since 2011, helping the G.O.P. run Albany's upper chamber, much to the chagrin of many progressive groups and a group of traditional Democrats led by Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, also of Westchester County.

Ex-sheriff Arpaio to run for Senate in Arizona

January 11, 2018

Martha McSally (who is expected to declare for the seat next week). The Republican Flake has been critical of Trump and announced past year that he would not seek another term. Over the years, he flirted with running for Arizona governor no fewer than five times before demurring and abandoning the idea. Arpaio said he would accept a Trump endorsement, but he would not seek it.

1 arrested as ICE agents sweep 4 Metro Detroit 7-11 stores

January 11, 2018

Employees of franchise stores are employees of the franchisee, not 7-Eleven, the company said. "The present activities send a solid message to US organizations that contract and utilize an unlawful workforce", ICE's Acting Director Thomas D.

Dead college student found badly decomposing in mall

January 11, 2018

A woman who was found dead at Georgia's Gwinnett Place Mall shortly before Christmas has been identified as a 19-year-old from Lawrenceville, police say. Following her disappearance, no additional missing persons report was filed, according to police. "I go occassionally, There's like three stores in there so there's not much to see", said resident Quisha Hunter about the mall.

Nursery manager 'excited and shocked' after finding first white Creme Egg

January 11, 2018

She told The Sun Online : "I was a bit shocked". They were on offer so I bought three and the first one I opened was a white Creme Egg. "I will wait for a while and eat it eventually". owners ruined Easter two years ago with a new "cheap chocolate imitation" Creme Egg. Bagaweeklybargain added: "Really think Cadburys are not taking people's January diets seriously as coming soon to your local supermarket pick up this Creme Egg Trifle for £3.50".

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) Analysts See $0.04 EPS

January 11, 2018

Zazove Associates Llc who had been investing in Sirius Xm Radio Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $25.08 billion market cap company. (NASDAQ:MAT) rating on Monday, December 14. 0 analysts gave its stock an Outperform rating. It also reduced its holding in Alon Usa Energy Inc. (Prn) stake by 11.55M shares to 12.89 million valued at $14.53M in 2017Q3.

Firebombs thrown at Jewish sites in Tunisia

January 11, 2018

Tunisia has been hit by violent protests over rising prices in the country and by austerity measures that the government has passed in its latest budget. The synagogue, believed to date to 586 BCE, is a popular tourist and pilgrimage destination - especially among Jews of Tunisian descent. Tunisia's economy has struggled since the revolution, with growth remaining slow.

Governor Jerry Brown Proposes $132 Billion California Budget

January 11, 2018

But, he added: "It's better to take our medicine now and get the state on a balanced footing". The governor's proposed budget includes $2.8 billion of the new tax revenue to fix neighborhood roads, state highways and bridges, $556 million to improving trade and commute corridors, $200 million to match county funds on transportation projects and $721 million to improve local passenger rail and public transit systems.

Trump says United States could 'conceivably' return to climate deal

January 11, 2018

Trump joined with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, highlighting the two nations' deep roots. While the Scandinavian country remains a major exporter of oil and gas, the Norwegian government was among the first to sign on to the landmark Paris climate deal, pledging to meet a 40 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.

Deadline for Iran Nuclear Deal Looming, Pres. Trump Expected to Refocus Sanctions

January 11, 2018

Aides said they were looking at measures including ending the requirement that Trump re-certify the agreement every 90 days and changing some of the so-called sunset provisions to allow the reimposition of US sanctions, with no timetable, if Iran's nuclear program reaches certain thresholds.

Senior fights off balaclava-clad home invader in Nanaimo, BC

January 11, 2018

Officers arrived on scene minutes later, but couldn't locate the suspect. A victim services unit has reached out to the woman, who suffered some bumps and bruises but was otherwise "no worse for wear", said Const. The suspect in the latest incident is described as five feet five inches tall with a slim build, wearing dark clothing and a dark balaclava. The box had been emptied of its contents.

Trump to have 'strong look' at USA libel laws

January 11, 2018

Trump says the laws should provide "meaningful recourse in our courts". "What the American want to see is fairness". But the White House was dealt a blow when a federal judge Tuesday night temporarily blocked the administration's decision to end DACA .

Mexican currency, stocks weaken on Canada NAFTA report

January 11, 2018

Talks to overhaul NAFTA between the U.S., Canada and Mexico began in August but have so far yielded few results. The two government sources told Reuters that Canadian officials suspect President Trump will make the move in late January.

State Department revamps travel advisories to make them easier to understand

January 10, 2018

Officials said when an overall advisory is issued, different levels could apply to specific countries. Reviews are done annually for countries ranked No. USA citizens are not banned from traveling to Level Four countries except for North Korea, where the State Department has prohibited citizens from using their US passports to visit without first obtaining a waiver.

Jewels worth millions stolen in Paris Ritz armed robbery

January 10, 2018

The French TV station BFM said that 4.7 million euros ($5.64 million) worth of jewels have been taken. The five men smashed windows at the famous Ritz-Carlton hotel to steal the goods with two suspects now being hunted by cops after they fled on scooters.

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