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Boy shot in Texas church massacre will finally leave hospital today

January 12, 2018

Ryland Ward, 5, was shot in the Sutherland Springs, Texas , church massacre, November 5, 2017. It was deemed the worst mass shooting in Texas history. 11, 2018. "Ryland actually reached and grabbed Rusty's trousers leg, and Rusty reached down and pulled him out", Baker said."Rusty went to the hospital to see how he was doing, and as his recovery progressed they grew a bond between each other".

Rohingya Massacre: US envoy praises Myanmar's first admission

January 12, 2018

Marciel denounced the coordinated attacks by Rohingya militants that sparked the latest violence, but said the United States had information suggesting the response by Myanmar's military "involved a lot of human rights violations". The 10 suspected terrorists were arrested following clashes with security forces last September, according to the military statement, which added security forces made a decision to execute them due to a lack of security and man power at the time.

Missouri Governor Admits to Extramarital Affair But Completely Denies Claims of Blackmail

January 12, 2018

It came after St. Louis television station KMOV reported that Greitens had a sexual relationship with his former hairdresser in 2015. The station reports the woman declined comment. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner said her office would open an investigation into the allegations. "The serious allegations against Missouri Gov.

Father of slain Pakistani girl blames police for slow action

January 12, 2018

She had been tortured, raped and strangled. Zainab Ansari's body was found in a rubbish dump on Tuesday, several days after she went missing. "I have no words". After the incident, police sent the dead body to a hospital for postmortem. The heartbreaking story sparked protest around Pakistan after Zainab's parents called out the local authorities for failing to take action while Zainab was missing.

Twitter 'happy' to hand over Trump's direct messages & deleted tweets to DOJ

January 12, 2018

Haynes, a self-declared "bleeding-heart liberal", also outlined specific ways the company could help take down the president, including providing every single tweet Trump has made, even those that have been deleted, as well as any direct messages.

Snow falls in Sahara desert for third time in 40 years

January 12, 2018

Africa's much-famous Sahara can see the average high temperature exceed 104.0 degree Fahrenheit during the hottest month. It is just extremely rare with this being the third snowfall on record in the Sahara. Past wintertime saw a similar dusting of snow over the Algerian town of Ain Sefra, which NASA's Earth Lookout says is sometimes called the "gateway to the desert".

Chelsea Handler slammed for 'anti-gay' tweet about Lindsey Graham

January 12, 2018

Hey, @LindseyGrahamSC what kind of d*ck sucking video do they have on you for you 2 be acting like this? "Wouldn't turning out be more fair?" "I particularly acknowledge @ POTUS @realDonaldTrump disposition, manner, and want to complete something that will influence our country more to secure - while being reasonable for the #Dreamers".

Nancy Pelosi says bipartisan DACA deal "is possible"

January 12, 2018

Democratic Whip Steny HoyerSteny Hamilton HoyerThe almost 60 Dems who voted for impeachment House rejects Democrat's resolution to impeach Trump Pelosi, Hoyer: Now is not the time to consider impeachment MORE (Md.) on Thursday blasted Minority Leader Nancy PelosiNancy Patricia D'Alesandro PelosiMcConnell names Senate GOP tax conferees Abortion-rights group endorses Nadler in race to replace Conyers on Judiciary Trump rips Dems a day ahead of key White House meeting MORE's (D-Calif.) ...

Grade inflation? More students graduating with firsts than 2:2s

January 12, 2018

The new data is likely to fuel the debate about grade inflation at United Kingdom institutions. In September, former universities minister Jo Johnson warned grade inflation is "ripping" through universities and risks creating a "dangerous impression of slipping standards".

Market Monitor: PPOH Line Below Zero for Liberty Global Ord C (LBTYK)

January 12, 2018

Larry Robbins decreased its stake in Liberty Global Plc ( LBTYA ) by 1.21% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Sq Advisors Llc bought 11,748 shares as the company's stock declined 17.26% while stock markets rallied.

Sessions creates team focusing on Hezbollah drug trafficking

January 12, 2018

The initiative follows a Politico report in December that Obama Administration officials had repeatedly hindered the DEA effort while the administration was negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran. One official, Tommy Vietor, called it "a figment of the imagination of two very flawed sources". Ben Sasse, Republican Nebraska, pressed the Justice, Treasury and State departments for answers about its dealings with Hezbollah.

Skip Hop recalls high chairs due to fall hazard

January 12, 2018

The chairs were sold online and in stores. The recall affects the charcoal-colored Tuo high chair, which is convertible into a toddler chair. The chairs were sold on Amazon and at several stores, including: Babies "R" US, Target, Kohl's and Dillards.

Trump calls nations 'shithole' in White House talks

January 12, 2018

Instead, they predicted that Trump's base will be receptive to the comments in the same way they were when the president repeatedly attacked NFL players who knelt for the national anthem, according to CNN . They "all have AIDS", he grumbled, according to one person who attended the meeting and another person who was briefed about it by a different person who was there.

India considering purchase of Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel

January 12, 2018

But the official sources told PTI on Wednesday that the government is now examining the possibility of purchasing the missiles from Israel through the G-to-G route like it did in sealing the deal for procuring 36 Rafale jets from France. Modi visited Israel this summer, in the first official visit of an Indian premier to Israel. Speaking to a gathering of foreign journalists on Wednesday evening, Netanyahu said he was disappointed that India voted in favor of the resolution at the UN General ...

BLUE DAY: Wear Dolly's favourite shade today

January 12, 2018

Our vision is to establish a trust called "Dolly's Dream". "We need young people to report it to a trusted adult". "They have to be held accountable". The brand posted a tribute on their Facebook page earlier in the week. One in seven Australian children are often subjected to cyber bullying, according to the National Centre Against Bullying, and youth suicide rate in the Northern Territory, where Dolly was from, is among the highest in Australia.

Trump attacks protections for immigrants from 'shithole' countries in Oval Office meeting

January 12, 2018

That's according to three people briefed on the meeting held Thursday. "Why do we want all these people from Africa here?" Trump asked, saying the US should bring in more people from countries such as Norway, whose prime minister visited the White House on Wednesday, according to The Washington Post .

Tropical Cyclone Joyce has formed off WA

January 12, 2018

Joyce was declared a category one cyclone on Thursday morning with winds of 65kmh. The storm comes after Pilbara ports shipped a record 80 million tonnes of iron ore last month and as industry sources claimed yesterday that ore stockpiles at northern Chinese ports had reached 100 per cent of stated capacity.

Changes to Queensland licences

January 12, 2018

There had also been complaints about how other personal and identifying details were being captured on Queensland's driver's licences. The requirement to detail height will also be removed, along with personal information including eye and hair colour.

Salvadorans next for USA deportation machine

January 12, 2018

These hundreds of thousands of people will be added to approximately 60.000 Haitians who were granted TPS in 2010 after another catastrophic natural disaster that destroyed their island nation and drew worldwide attention. They are in the country with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), many since major earthquakes wrecked their country in 2001. But we expect that many if not most of those who lose their protected status will comply with the law.

Trump expected to continue Iran deal with sanctions waivers

January 12, 2018

Despite his expressed disdain for the deal and intention to tear it up, the president is expected to sign a series of waivers for the fifth time as president, according to a senior State Department official, who cautioned that no decision is final.

Double council tax for dearest homes, says Labour frontbencher Chris Williamson

January 12, 2018

Williamon's call was not official Labour policy and Business Insider understands that senior party figures were unhappy with the publicity aroused by the idea. Mr Williamson told HuffPost UK that the "differential progressive council tax" idea was conceived out of frustration at local authority cuts to generate income to fund services.

Police hunt thieves in Paris Ritz robbery

January 12, 2018

Place Vendome has been the scene of several daring jewellery heists in recent years. The hotel first opened in 1898 and was the first Paris hotel to boast electricity on all floors and bathrooms that were inside rooms. A judicial source put the value of the jewels seized at "more than four million euros" ($4.75 million). The motorcyclist dropped a bag containing jewels and hatchets when his motorcycle hit a pedestrian during his escape.

Patients 'dying in hospital corridors'

January 12, 2018

The 95 per cent standard target was last achieved in July 2015. Fewer than four out of five (77.3%) patients were treated and then admitted, discharged or transferred by emergency departments based at hospitals in England during December, what the NHS calls type 1 A&E units.

N. Korea's Kim Jong Un 'absolutely competent, mature politician,' Putin says

January 12, 2018

You've won this round, Mr. Kim . Russian President Vladimir Putin praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday, saying that the head of state has outperformed his adversaries, according to the Kremlin-funded outlet Russia Today .

Another blast of winter weather on the way?

January 11, 2018

Wednesday . Most of Wednesday will be cloudy with a slight chance for precipitation. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is likely. New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible. East wind 5 to 10 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 35 miles per hour.

Netanyahu hopeful of expanding ties with India

January 11, 2018

During this hectic schedule, Netanyahu is also visiting Agra to see Taj Mahal. He will have a bilateral meeting with Modi and also attend the annual "Raisina Dialogue", a geo-political conference, and address an India-Israeli CEO forum in the capital, said Joint Secretary in External Affairs Ministry B.

Greek coastguard impound Tanzanian-flagged freighter with tons of explosives

January 11, 2018

A large quantity of explosive agent ammonium nitrate, detonators, and 11 empty petroleum gas tanks were found on the ship . "The materials were headed to Libya", Rear Admiral Ioannis Argiriou told Reuters. The European Union has issued a directive that forbids the transportation and sale of arms and explosives to Libya. The vessel was stopped off Crete as it was heading to Libya but captain Theodoros Rellos said that the ship should not have been seized and that its crew should not have ...

Using Contractors to Collect $6.7M Cost IRS $20M

January 11, 2018

The agency found 131 filing-season systems that will be affected by the new law. "Funding cuts have rendered the IRS unable to provide acceptable levels of taxpayer service, unable to upgrade its technology to improve its efficiency and effectiveness, and unable to maintain compliance programs that both promote compliance and protect taxpayer rights", she wrote.

London mayor says 'No deal' Brexit could cost UK about 500000 jobs

January 11, 2018

Britain could lose nearly 500,000 jobs and 50 billion pounds ($67.41 billion) investment over the next 12 years if it fails to agree a trade deal with the European Union , according a report commissioned by London Mayor Sadiq Khan . The report published this morning was written by Cambridge Econometrics and it forecasts that investment into the United Kingdom could fall by £50bn if the United Kingdom leaves the EU without staying in the Single Market or the customs union.

Amit Shah Accuses Karnataka Govt Of Rampant Corruption, Inefficiency

January 11, 2018

Assembly elections in Karnataka are likely to be held in May and the BJP is going all guns blazing to oust the Congress from the state and has set itself a target of 150 seats. The Karnataka Chief Minister asks what the Narendra Modi government has done for Karnataka. "In 13th Finance Commission under UPA, Rs 88,583 cr was allocated for Karnataka, under our government in 14th Finance Commission, Karnataka was given 2 lakh 19 thousand crore", he claimed.

Barabanki: 9 die after consuming food at relative's place in Uttar Pradesh

January 11, 2018

At least nine people died in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district allegedly after consuming spurious, homemade liquor, ANI reported on Thursday. All the bodies have been sent for postmortem. "Let the post-mortem report comes in, everything will get clear". Previous year 18 people were killed and over a dozen sickened due to consumption of spurious liquor in Azamgarh district of the state.

Delhi world's third-busiest domestic air route in 2017

January 11, 2018

The OAG punctuality league 2018 was based on a full year data of 2017. Asia dominates the list as world's fastest-growing travel market. Hong Kong- Taipei was the busiest global route in the world a year ago, with 29,494 flights. Melbourne-Sydney is the second busiest air domestic route. IndiGo left behind airlines like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa and Air France.

Russia Accuses US of Supporting Syrian Drone Attack on Their Syria Bases

January 11, 2018

There was also a smaller drone attack on Russia's long-standing naval base at the Mediterranean port of Tartus at the same time as the Khmeimim attack , the Defence Ministry said , and a smaller mortar attack against Khmeimim was reported by Syrian media December 27.

Indictment Returned In Pipe Bomb Attack On NYC Subway

January 11, 2018

He was hospitalised for injuries suffered after the bomb ignited but failed to detonate as intended, while three other people suffered minor injuries, according to prosecutors. He is seen in a 2015 photo, when he was a licensed TLC driver. Ullah is suspected of strapping a pipe bomb to his body and setting it off in a subway passageway.

Gay couples merit European Union residency rights, court adviser says

January 11, 2018

The legal opinion was issued after an American man, Clai Hamilton, was denied residency in Romania with Adrian Coman, his Romanian husband, because gay marriage is illegal in that country. "Starting this litigation, we realized that we had to take it to the end, whatever the end was", Mr. Coman said in an interview in November, when the European court, based in Luxembourg , began examining the case.

Arrests, clashes as protests over prices persist in Tunisia

January 11, 2018

The revolution in Tunisia began in December 2010 after street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire and later died in a protest over unemployment and police harassment that spiralled into Ben Ali's overthrow. The Molotov cocktails caused damage, but no reported injuries. Djerba is home to Africa's oldest synagogue, which was hit by al Qaeda-linked militants in 2002 in a truck bomb attack that killed 21 people including Western tourists.

Syrian Army Thwarts Wide-Scale Takfiri Attack in Idlib Countryside

January 11, 2018

The al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee (LLC) refused to join the two rebel operation parts, and made a decision to fight the Syrian army alone, according to the report. The assault by IS comes as the Syrian Army is involved in a high-pitched battle against Al-Qaeda-affiliated insurgents for control of the Abu Duhur military airbase with government troops now being placed several kilometers south of the key installation.

OH teacher accused of telling black student he might be lynched

January 11, 2018

The spokeswoman declined to say if the teacher was disciplined, but said the district "investigated, documented, and set expectations for (the) future". Carson said that Thole apologized in class and felt "awful" about the comment. Of Nathan, she said, "It was unbelievable he was courageous enough to confront the teacher".

Boris Nemtsov plaza to face Russian embassy in Washington

January 11, 2018

Bill 22-539 , the " Boris Nemtsov Plaza Designation Act of 2017", is described on the Council of the District of Columbia's website as being "under council review". "For now, we can not do it in Russia because of unprecedented resistance on the part of the Russian authorities. But we have a chance to do it here - and here, it will be very hard to dismantle".

Made Drones Bombed a Russian Airbase, Defense Ministry Says

January 11, 2018

As for this kind of incidents, there is nothing good about them. Turkey has been fiercely opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during his country's six-year-old civil war but has recently been working with his allies Russian Federation and Iran for a political resolution to the conflict.

Death threats cause lockdown after teacher handcuffed on video

January 11, 2018

The video of Hargrave's comments during the school board meeting and her being removed from the building went viral online this week. The turmoil began at a school board meeting Monday night, when Hargrave questioned why the superintendent was slated to get a roughly $30,000 raise.

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) EPS Estimated At $5.53

January 11, 2018

BMO Capital Markets maintained the stock with "Sell" rating in Thursday, June 15 report. The stock of Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC ) has "Hold" rating given on Tuesday, August 1 by Raymond James. Parametric Assocs Ltd owns 62,392 shares for 0.01% of their portfolio. Zurcher Kantonalbank (Zurich Cantonalbank) stated it has 0% in Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

Voters Wary of Trump, Confident in Economy

January 11, 2018

Voters said by a margin of 69-28 percent that Trump is not level-headed and 57 percent of voters said he is not fit to serve as president. The majority of voters, however, think Trump still has some potential. The poll shows a sharp contrast between respondents who identify as Democrats and those who consider themselves Republicans. "Chaos was Steve's strategy" Walsh is quoted saying in the book.

China Warship Sails Near Japan-Controlled Islands

January 11, 2018

Worldwide law requires submarines to surface and hoist the national flag when navigating through territorial waters of other nations, but not in contiguous zones. China and Japan traded accusations on Thursday after a Chinese navy vessel was detected in waters near disputed islands in the East China Sea, adding fresh uncertainty as the two sides try to improve bilateral ties.

Potential for Flooding Friday & Saturday Due to Heavy Rain and Melting Snow

January 11, 2018

Residents across NY may experience some flooding as the freezing rain and melting snow hits, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office is urging citizens to take precautions in case that occurs. One to three inches of rain are possible for Friday and Saturday . Mild and rainy conditions are expected most of Thursday in southern Ontario and into Friday , with 10 to 20 millimetres likely in most areas.

Man survives after bear attacks him during dog walk

January 11, 2018

It was as scary as you can imagine". The swipe earned Meunier a nasty gash running along the entire left side of his face that required 41 stitches to close. "I don't care if this scars". "It felt like somebody punch me", he said. "That is what they were telling me in the ER". The attack occurred in an apartment complex across the street from Gulf Coast High School.

China denies plans to set up military base in Pakistan

January 11, 2018

Pentagon officials are watching to see if Pakistan is going to retaliate against the U.S. by cutting supply lines to United States troops from its port at Karachi into Afghanistan . "The Trump administration has publicly stated that it sees the conflict ending only through a negotiated solution". "We have been the victim of terrorist attacks and how can we tolerate the presence of militants on our soil", he said.

Kellyanne Conway's CNN Interview with Chris Cuomo Was a Total Disaster

January 11, 2018

Trump also railed against Clinton during a Wednesday press conference with the Norwegian prime minister. "We won the election, we're gonna win the next one". During the interview, Conway also touched on Trump's promised border wall, saying that experts have concluded a physical wall won't extend along the entirety of the border.

Trump to Allow States to Require Medicaid Beneficiaries to Work

January 11, 2018

Three other states are already contemplating doing so. Advocates for low-income people say they expect Kentucky's waiver to be approved shortly. The notion of tethering work activities with government programs is decades long. Some 60% of non-disabled, working-age adults have jobs, while almost 80% live in families with at least one member in the labor force, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis.

Video shows Arkansas teen firing at cops before being shot

January 11, 2018

North Little Rock police released the 5-minute video on Wednesday that showed when officers pulled over the vehicle for speeding and a headlight violation. The video shows two people sitting on the curb as an officer's voice is heard off camera. Officers tried to subdue Smith using a stun gun but were unsuccessful, said Sgt.

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