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Rockets star expected to return Thursday vs. Timberwolves

January 17, 2018

Though Ariza is largely seen as the primary aggressor in the ordeal, the other Rockets, including Harden could face a fine or even a suspension, as the league looks to crack down on any on or off-court violence between its players. Harden was among the group of players, with Trevor Ariza , Chris Paul and Gerald Green , who attempted to enter Clippers locker room after the game.

Gov.-elect Murphy takes NJ Transit tour with stops around the state

January 17, 2018

But the new governor wasted little time before promoting the issues that carried him to victory. The governor , after all, may only be inviting more retribution from a vindictive president who has already punished New Jersey in support of the Republican tax reforms that singled out high-tax states like ours with provisions yielding tax increases for many middle-class residents.

Russia, China Hit Out at US-Organized Vancouver Meeting on N. Korea

January 17, 2018

The goal, said U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, was to increase the "maximum-pressure campaign" on North Korea by clamping down on its efforts to evade sanctions through smuggling and other illicit activity. "The concerted efforts of the worldwide community have begun to bear fruit". Officials discussed sanctions, preventing the spread of weapons and diplomatic options.

North Korea offers to send 230-member cheering squad to Olympics

January 17, 2018

A South Korean military vehicle passes barricade before South Korean delegation's arrival at Unification Bridge, which leads to the Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone in Paju, South Korea , Wednesday, Jan. "The complete, verifiable, irreversible denuclearization of North Korea remains the unwavering goal of the Korean government and the global community", Kang stressed.

Taoiseach reaffirms Ireland's commitment to membership of the European Union in Strasbourg

January 17, 2018

He said the Brexit breakthrough achieved before Christmas means that the United Kingdom has guaranteed that, whatever its future relationship with the European Union, a hard border on the island of Ireland will be avoided. And underlining that it was not just U.S. multinationals like Apple in Ireland that may benefit but also local firms in big European manufacturing nations, he said: "That's as true for American tech companies as it is for European vehicle manufacturers or for global ...

Analyzing Analyst Recommendations: Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (CLD), Fastenal Company

January 17, 2018

Thrivent For Lutherans holds 45,880 shares. Cowen & Co maintained Cloud Peak Energy Inc . Kiltearn Partners Llp increased Harley Davidson (HOG) stake by 30.71% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. (NYSE:HOG) was sold by LEVATICH MATTHEW S . 28,760 shares valued at $1.38 million were sold by Olin John A on Thursday, October 19. Its down 0.05, from 0.6 in 2017Q2.

Dale Jr. to make NBC debut at Super Bowl and Winter Olympics

January 17, 2018

NBC's auto racing coverage doesn't begin until summer, so Earnhardt Jr.is also headed to PyeongChang to report on the Winter Olympics. The former Hendrick Motorsports competitor and 15-time Most Popular Driver will make his first trip to the Super Bowl next month and make his NBC debut when he participates in the pregame show.

President Trump says Sen. Durbin misrepresented discussion

January 17, 2018

He said the performance had been requested by Trump himself, who had told him to answer every query about the exam in an attempt to put to rest questions about the President's physical and mental fitness. Heart rate, blood pressure and cardiac output were all normal in response to exercise, while motor function and sensory system were also normal, Jackson said of Friday's exam at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

One-third of Americans think Trump failed his first year, poll shows

January 17, 2018

Plus, a majority of the American people disapprove of his handling of almost every event and policy priority during his first year - from the Russian Federation investigation to Charlottesville, from withdrawing from the Paris climate pact to rescinding the immigration program known as DACA, from his travel ban to tax reform to efforts to repeal Obamacare.

Gunmen abduct two foreigners in Kaduna

January 17, 2018

The Police spokesperson also confirmed that two officers of the force were killed in a gun duel with the gunmen. "Two policemen were killed in the ambush while an American and a Canadian were abducted along Kwoi-Jere road, off Kaduna-Abuja highway", NAN quotes the source.

African condemnation follows Trump's 'shithole' comments

January 17, 2018

Their strongly-worded message follows an emergency meeting after the U.S. president used vulgar language to reject an immigration bill, asking why the USA would take in more people from Haiti and "shithole countries" in Africa. He said "never said anything derogatory about Haitians other than Haiti is, obviously, a very poor and troubled country". "Like other nations that have merit-based immigration, President Trump is fighting for permanent solutions that make our country stronger by ...

Eric Trump: 'My father sees one color, green'

January 17, 2018

He does not see race. Eric Trump added, "He has more energy than any person I have ever met in my entire life". "They were totally falling asleep, they can't keep up with him". The assertion that Trump's only talking about the "economy" is silly, at best, because the "sh*thole" remark lines up with the president's other notorious opinions regarding " both sides " in Charlottesville and the National Football League protests.

LHC to hear petitions against PAT led protest

January 17, 2018

Punjab Advocate General Shakeel-ur-Rehman and counsels of the respondents were present in the court. The petitioners argued that the protest will create disruption in the country, adding that people will have to face hindrances due to blockade of Mall Road, which is an economic hub of Lahore .

Fremont County Forecast: Light snow, cold temperatures

January 17, 2018

Areas along I-70 and to the south have the better chance of seeing just snow, but still some rain and sleet is still possible shortly after midnight. Morning temperatures starting in the mid to upper 30s but will be in the 20s by the afternoon and evening.

Calif. Defense Attorney Admits Illegal Immigrant Client Killed Deputies

January 17, 2018

Luis Enrique Monroy Bracamontes, 37, laughed as a prosecutor described the events that led to the death of Sacramento sheriff's Deputy Danny Oliver outside a Sacramento motel. Monroy has been allowed to sit wearing a gray and black dress without shackles or chains. It's not the first time Bracamontes has had an outburst where he admitted his guilt.

Class 1 student allegedly attacked by senior girl in school washroom

January 17, 2018

The incident took place last morning in the toilet of Brightland School in Triveni Nagar locality in which six- year-old Ritik was injured, police said. The school has claimed that the student is out of danger. The senior officials claimed that the initial round of investigation indicated that the child was first attacked with a wiper inside the washroom followed by a sharp-edged weapon on his chest and abdomen.

Cape Town faces 'Day Zero' in April for drought-stricken water supply

January 17, 2018

The city has issued what can only be called a warning to residents. People filling their water bottles at the site were limited to a maximum 25 liters (6.6 US Gallons) per person, per day. The City has ramped up pressure management to drive down consumption - aiming to stretch our water supply past the winter rainy season. "Everyone is taking as many steps and measures that they possibly can to try and make sure we don't reach Day Zero", said Gabrielle Bolton, spokeswoman for the five-star ...

Rex Tillerson warns military action on North Korea unless diplomacy works

January 17, 2018

The International Olympic Committee will take a more high-profile role this Saturday, when IOC President Thomas Bach welcomes all three delegations. North and South Korea have been talking since last week - for the first time in more than two years - about the Olympics, offering a respite from a months-long standoff over the North's missile and nuclear programmes, which it conducts in defiance of United Nations sanctions.

Russia's Foreign Ministry urges to respect JCPOA

January 17, 2018

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov during his annual press conference earlier this week cleared that Moscow will not be entertaining any attempts made by Washington to modify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as Iran nuclear agreement, arguing that such a move would complicate ongoing effort to reign over North Korea's nuclear program.

Thousands pay homage to slain Kosovo Serb leader

January 17, 2018

Medics said Mr Ivanovic received at least five gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced he will visit Kosovo on the weekend amid fears of renewed tensions after Ivanovic's killing, which also prompted the suspension of EU-mediated talks between Kosovo and Serbia .

Trump is in 'excellent' health: White House physician

January 17, 2018

A weekly recap of the top political stories from The Globe, sent right to your email. Trump had requested the test after criticism of his decision-making, with some people saying he may be suffering from dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease.

Donald Trump: I am not a racist

January 17, 2018

During a bipartisan meeting with lawmakers on immigration on Thursday, Trump reportedly questioned why the United States was accepting some immigrants from Haiti and nations in Africa - rather than allowing more immigrants from places like Norway, according to Sen.

Another talk to take place on Wednesday between two Koreas

January 17, 2018

Officials from the culture ministries of rival countries hold talks at the demilitarised zone of Panmunjom . In a joint statement after 11 hours of talks on Tuesday, North and South Korea said they had agreed to hold military to military talks and that North Korea would send a large delegation to next month's Winter Olympics .

I am not a racist - Donald Trump

January 17, 2018

Trump triggered a firestorm of criticism last week when he asked in a bipartisan immigration meeting why the U.S.is "having all these people from s***hole countries come here". Dick Durbin, a Democrat, said that Trump used term "shithole." Sen. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) talks to journalists following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S.

More Snow And Sub-Zero Wind Chills For Mid-Week

January 17, 2018

As of 4:30 a.m., the Topeka air temperature was minus-1 degree with a wind-chill at minus-15 degrees. The other issue for midweek will be the risky wind chills for the Tennessee Valley. Saturday and Sunday will be warm, but wet, with rain chances late Saturday , and rain/thunderstorm chances Sunday . Monday night will be -14 with a wind chill of -31.

Rohingyas' return from Bangladesh should be voluntary, says UN

January 17, 2018

Myanmar and Bangladesh signed an initial agreement last November to repatriate the Rohingya, and the 30-member working group was set up last month to oversee the process. US-based Human Rights Watch said the discussions between Myanmar and Bangladesh failed to include any understanding of what the Rohingya want. Some said the kind of violence they witnessed toward their community in Myanmar made it hard for them to trust the military.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Position Reduced by Wasatch Advisors Inc

January 17, 2018

Over the last week of the month, it was -4.17%, 2.21% over the last quarter, and 20.61% for the past six months. The Sandell Asset Management Corp holds 168,500 shares with $29.10M value, up from 85,100 last quarter. The stock of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA ) has "Buy" rating given on Thursday, November 3 by Jefferies. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Wednesday, August 12 report.

Female Missouri GOP lawmakers call for governor to resign over affair scandal

January 17, 2018

He hasn't made a public appearance or answered any questions from reporters since the news of his affair broke. Charles, mark the first time Republicans in the GOP-controlled House called for Greitens to step down. Al Watkins, an attorney for the woman's ex-husband, says he turned over several hours of audio recordings between the woman and her ex-husband. Cookson said, "I want to appeal to his sense of character, and any regard he may have for the good folks of the State of Missouri, ...

Penn student stabbed 'at least 20 times' in possible rage killing

January 17, 2018

Bernstein and Woodward were previously classmates at the Orange County School for the Arts. Carrie Braun, a spokeswoman for the Sheriff's Department, would not confirm to The Associated Press if Bernstein was stabbed but said "the condition of the body at the time it was discovered turned it from a missing person to a homicide immediately".

Senator Flake Speaks About Dangers of Calling Facts "Fake News"

January 17, 2018

President", Flake said . Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) leaves the Senate chamber after he delivered a speech January 17, 2018 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington , DC. Republican live in a bubble that has been reinforced by the Trump presidency. The outgoing lawmaker, who announced his retirement a year ago, attacked Trump for questioning President Barack Obama's birthplace and "fantasies about rigged elections", along with his "effort to undermine confidence in the federal courts, federal ...

5.7 magnitude quake rocks Taipei, shaking buildings

January 17, 2018

Wednesday Beijing Time, according to Taiwan's meteorological authority. Several witnesses reported a slight rocking of buildings in downtown Taipei, the Reuters news agency reported. Further proof that the natural disaster is unrelated to volcanic activity is the depth of its epicenter, which at 140 kilometers is many times deeper than the standard 10-20 km usually associated with volcano-related earthquakes, he explained.

John McCain to Donald Trump

January 17, 2018

McCain, a frequent Trump critic, has been away from Washington while recovering from cancer treatment in his home state of Arizona. President Trump's so-called " Fake News Awards " were up in the air on the eve of the freakish celebration of journalism at odds with his White House's rhetoric.

No action against Hafiz Saeed, says Pakistan premier

January 17, 2018

MoS Home Hansraj Ahir , said, "We won't decide our nation's strategy on basis of what Pakistan says". "There is no case against Hafiz Saeed sahab in Pakistan , if there were a case, action would have been taken". "I think that the global community has offered evidence, and, if the Pakistan Prime Minister feels there is no substantial evidence against Hafiz Saeed, then he should talk to the worldwide community", said Haqqani on the sidelines of the ongoing Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.

Trump says he's no racist, opens DACA door

January 17, 2018

Georgia Sen. David Perdue said Trump "did not use that word" and called the assertions that he did "a gross misrepresentation". While the White House did not initially deny the comment , Trump on Friday denied that he said "anything derogatory about Haitians".

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman flies in Sukhoi jet in 45-minute sortie

January 17, 2018

The supersonic jet was piloted by Group Captain Sumit Garg. When A.P.J. Abdul Kalam flew in a Su-30 in June 2003 as the President of the country, he was 74 years old. In order to conduct the sortie, which apparently lasted approximately 45 minutes, Sitharaman had strapped in a G-suit, along with a helmet and an oxygen mask, and was seated in the rear seat.

Cow urine to cure dissent

January 17, 2018

In reaction to the BJP Yuva Morcha "cleansing" the stage with cow urine after his speech at Sirsi in Uttara Kannada district, actor Prakash Rai asked if they would do so everywhere he went. "BJP workers cleaning and purifying the stage... from where I spoke in Sirsi town... by sprinkling cow urine (divine gomutra)... will you continue this cleaning and purification service where ever I go...?" he tweeted.

North Korea's sanctions must remain

January 17, 2018

Kono suggested North Korea is looking to get sanctions lifted, or receive financial assistance as a possible motive for reopening talks with the South. China was not invited to the 20-nation conclave in Vancouver and foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said excluding it and others involved in the matter would not be helpful to finding a resolution.

Special counsel subpoenas Bannon

January 17, 2018

He reminded reporters that as chief White House physician, he sometimes provides medical care for reporters who get sick while covering the president. "Whether he was ever given any instructions that he felt might hinder the Russian Federation investigation is of interest to us, whether he was witness to any actions to obstruct the investigation is of deep interest to us".

SK says talks with NK a 'significant first step'

January 17, 2018

He stressed that the Trump administration seeks a diplomatic resolution in the nuclear standoff, but he said the North has yet to show itself to be a 'credible negotiating partner '. It's a diverse gathering of mostly European and Asian nations, as well as Australia, New Zealand and Colombia. The official was not authorized to speak publicly about the briefing and requested anonymity.

CBSE Class 12 date sheet revised, physical education exam gets postponed

January 17, 2018

Angry students, parents and teachers had earlier called for change in the date sheet of the Class 12 examination, saying it was cramped and close to the date of competitive examinations such as the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT).

Minor arrested for allegedly raping three-year-old girl in Haryana's Hisar district

January 17, 2018

The girl was alone at her house when the teenager who is a neighbour, cajoled her to accompany him to another place and raped her. Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said there is complete breakdown of law and order in the statetoday, and the BJP government has failed to put a check on the rising crime graph.

Mother of captive kids 'perplexed' by deputies

January 17, 2018

As CrimeOnline previously reported , Riverside County police got involved Sunday after a 17-year-old girl reportedly fled the Perris home and called for help. "They didn't say a word", he said. Ivan Trahan, an attorney who represented the couple in a 2011 bankruptcy, told the Times that David Turpin had a "relatively high" income as an engineer but struggled paying bills because he had so many children.

African ambassadors demand apology from Trump

January 17, 2018

Rand Paul of Kentucky told NBC's Chuck Todd Sunday that congressional Democrats are making an immigration reform deal impossible by calling President Donald Trump a racist. "Given the historical reality of how many Africans arrived in the United States as slaves, this statement flies in the face of all accepted behavior and practice", said spokeswoman Ebba Kalondo.

FBI Agents Visited Steve Bannon's Home to Discuss Subpoena

January 17, 2018

Jackson has worked at the White House since 2006 and participated in several presidential physicals, overseeing two of President Barack Obama's exams. That made Bannon the first person from Trump's inner circle to receive a grand jury subpoena from Mueller in the probe, which is also looking at whether Trump has tried to obstruct the investigation.

'Unusual layer of brown grass' worries Proteas' captain Faf du Plessis

January 17, 2018

Keshav Maharaj (6) became Sharma's second victim in the session when he edged to wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel having failed to get in line to a ball that bounced steeply. Indian pacers lifted their game when needed to keep India in hunt in the all-important second test match in Centurion on Tuesday. I expect a good cricket wicket and hopefully pace and bounce.

No 'support' for Kurdish YPG in Afrin — US military

January 17, 2018

President Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in a phone call on Tuesday that Turkey would take all necessary precautions to ensure its national security, presidential sources said. It said however that the alliance did not have a presence on the ground in Syria and that the matter was an issue for the US -led anti-IS coalition, which includes dozens of countries.

Thor Industries (THO) Earns Daily News Sentiment Rating of 0.05

January 17, 2018

About 200,033 shares traded. Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declined 16.51% since January 15, 2017 and is downtrending. It has outperformed by 34.47% the S&P500. Analysts await Thor Industries , Inc. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 22nd. Thor Industries , Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, makes, and sells recreational vehicles, and related parts and accessories primarily in the United States and Canada.

WEF: Experts Forecast Risks To Intensify In 2018

January 17, 2018

Speaking ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF ) in Davos , where Mr Trump will be a key attraction, Prof Shiller said: "Trump is a revolution, unfortunately, and one who's reaffirming nationalism and he's showing that Americans are no better than anyone else".

Wasatch Advisors Inc. Trims Holdings in EXACT Sciences Co. (EXAS)

January 17, 2018

About 970,199 shares traded. NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) has risen 24.67% since January 17, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.01 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.26, from 1.27 in 2017Q2. Want to see what other hedge funds are holding EXAS? 44 funds opened positions while 77 raised stakes.

President's Doctor: Trump Asked For Cognitive Exam, Did 'Exceedingly Well'

January 17, 2018

The order came shortly after Mr Bannon refused to answer questions on the same topic before a separate panel where he was issued with another subpoena. Mr Bannon was present for several controversial moments in the Trump administration , including the firing of former national security adviser Michael Flynn after he misled the Vice President about his dealings with Russian Federation.

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