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TMC demands withdrawal of railway letter on closure of routes

January 22, 2018

The eight routes which are to be stopped are, Santipur-Nabadwipghat, Barasat- Hasnabad, Baruipur-Namkhana, Ballygunj-Budge Budge, Kalyani- Kalyani Simanta and Bhimgarh-Palastali, Banerjee said. But, the TMC is in no mood to buy the argument. "It is nothing but a product of political vendetta by the BJP". Mamata's reaction comes in the wake of the chief commercial manager of Eastern Railway, writing to state Chief Secretary Malay Kumar De, stating that train services in eight routes needed to ...

Trump pushes back against aide over border wall

January 22, 2018

One source close to Trump also told the news website Axios that Kelly's interview with Fox News had "ventured into Steve Bannon territory", referring to the former chief strategist who drew Trump's ire after explosive comments about the president and his family were attributed to him in a newly published book.

No review of bus fare hike in Tamil Nadu: Minister

January 22, 2018

Apart from commuters, political leaders from the BJP and DMK also announced on Sunday that they will protest against the bus fare hike, as per India Today . Dhinakaran loyalist and former state transport minister Senthil Balaji said the hike was not justifiable now, given that there was a decline in industrial growth and no employment generation.

Climbers rescued from snow-covered ridge

January 22, 2018

In a statement, Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team said: 'Serious conditions on the hill leading to some hard decisions on a call-out lasting through the night. They were finally winched to safety by a HM Coastguard helicopter at about 08:30 on Saturday. They were later transferred to the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Freezing rain in forecast

January 22, 2018

Environment Canada says the most significant freezing rain will be seen in an area stretching from the Bruce Peninsula and northern Grey County in the west through Barrie to Peterborough, Kingston and beyond. Environment Canada is now calling for a better commute on Monday. Several millimetres of rain could accumulate. Snow is forecast to spread across portions of Northeastern Ontario later on Monday and intensify Monday night before tapering off later on Tuesday.

(JPM) Holdings Raised by Stoneridge Investment Partners LLC

January 22, 2018

It has outperformed by 17.04% the S&P500. Phill Gross decreased its stake in Jpmorgan Chase & Co (JPM) by 22.77% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. has a one year low of $81.64 and a one year high of $114.34. The stock was sold at an average price of $112.25, for a total value of $7,307,587.25. $1.03M worth of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Catherine Zeta-Jones says husband's sexual harassment claims were 'BC: Before Catherine'

January 22, 2018

Braudy said his abusive behaviour culminated in 1989 during a work session in his apartment at the height of his career after he starred in hit movies including " Wall Street " and " Fatal Attraction ". The two-time Oscar victor had pre-emptively denied Braudy's Me Too Movement offering in a January 9 Deadline article calling it 'a complete lie, fabrication, no truth to it whatsoever'.

Syria threatens to down Turkish jets over its Kurdish region

January 21, 2018

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu also held a phone conversation with USA counterpart Rex Tillerson in the wake of the announcement of the air strikes on Saturday by Turkish Air forces, at Washington's request, the official told Xinhua news agency on the condition of anonymity.

Vikings vs. Eagles: Preview, score prediction for NFC Championship

January 21, 2018

Conversely, a late field goal will send the Vikings to Super Bowl LII. Who doesn't want to spend a week in Minneapolis in February? Barring overtime or some unexpected delay, the Orlando Magic should finish their game Sunday afternoon against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden around 3:30 p.m.

North Korea delegates arrive in Seoul for pre-Olympics inspection

January 21, 2018

North and South Korea will enter the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang under a single flag. "This is about the Olympic spirit", Adams added. The two countries will field a unified women's hockey team, the first time the two sides will compete as one team.

Senators' conflicting accounts of Trump remark

January 21, 2018

The senator from Arizona said Mr Trump's remarks came in reaction to an element of the deal that would reallocate the visas given out in a lottery to immigrants who are now in a protected status, like Haitians and the dreamers. "Whether you agree with him on the issues or not, he is one of the most honorable members of the Senate". "You can't have an immigration compromise if everybody's out there calling the president a racist", Paul told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday.

Don't turn Kashmir into a battlefield: Mehbooba to PM Modi, Pakistan

January 21, 2018

Expressing her distress over the spate of deaths in the state, Mehbooba Mufti said Jammu and Kashmir should not be turned into an "arena of war" by India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, the heavy firing had forced thousands of border residents to flee their homes and authorities announced closure of educational institutions for three days along the LoC and IB.

Traders Buy Large Volume of Put Options on Crown (NYSE:CCK)

January 21, 2018

Kynikos Associates Lp who had been investing in Crown Holdings Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $7.77B market cap company. Goldman Sachs stated it has 814,057 shares. Archon Partners Ltd Llc accumulated 79,813 shares or 1.11% of the stock. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY NOTICE: "BKD Wealth Advisors LLC Sells 2,227 Shares of Crown Holdings, Inc".

Quarterly Earnings Forecast Review: Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH)

January 21, 2018

It has a 34.07 P/E ratio. The Transportation Solutions segment primarily provides terminals and connector systems and components, sensors, and relays, as well as application tooling and wires, and heat shrink tubing for use in the automotive, commercial transportation, and sensor markets.

Durbin stands by account of Trump profanity

January 21, 2018

Trump was meeting with lawmakers about a potential deal on immigration last week when he questioned why the US should admit more people from Africa and Haiti. I'll just say, what Senator Durbin has portrayed is a misportrayal", the Arkansas senator told Little Rock radio station KARN on Tuesday. Trump has drawn criticism at home, from Republicans and Democrats and from overseas for the comments attributed to him.

Doctor arrested for setting more than 10 cars on fire in Karnataka

January 21, 2018

Ameet Gaikwad, 37, who has a post-graduate degree in medicine, is an assistant professor in the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences. On Wednesday night, a security guard working in an apartment building spotted the doctor moving around cars parked in the area.

Welp, Congress Still Has No Plan To End The Shutdown

January 21, 2018

Thank you for calling the White House. McConnell objected to a measure from Sen. Only "essential" government employees will report to work while the shutdown is still active. Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) during the last government shutdown in 2013, when the Senate Minority Leader said that even passion about one issue shouldn't lead to holding millions of people hostage.

Probe body finds Naqeebullah innocent, seeks SSP Rao Anwar's arrest

January 21, 2018

The police have opted the stance that an FIR will not be lodged against any officer until Naqeeb's family members file an official report. An inquiry team, headed by Counter Terrorism Department Additional IG Sanaullah Abbasi, was formed to probe the incident.

IL hires Rod Smith as new offensive coordinator

January 21, 2018

Rodriguez was sacked last month following a misconduct allegation and pending lawsuit. Smith replaces Garrick McGee, who was dismissed after two seasons with the Fighting Illini. "I got to know him while he was doing an outstanding job at Trinity Catholic and saw the coaching and leadership skills that will be a tremendous fit at the University of IL".

John's falls to Georgetown in double overtime

January 21, 2018

The game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on FS1. The 84 points, 56.9 percent shooting (33-of-58) and the 33 made field goals were all season-high efforts. St. John's (10-10, 0-8) has lost eight consecutive games. Mullin remains encouraged that the Red Storm have lost by seven points or fewer in five of their past seven games.

Donald Trump's Health: 5 Things Revealed By US President's Medical Exam

January 21, 2018

The results were something the White House ― which had refused to say beforehand whether Trump would take a cognitive assessment ― was pleased to discuss, and Jackson spent almost a full hour taking questions about Trump's physical exam at Tuesday's daily briefing.

Northern Oil & Gas, Inc

January 21, 2018

The company's outstanding shares are 198.63 Million. Over a month, it has seen its stock price volatility to stay at 1.32% while shortening the period to a week, volatility was 1.25%. The Stochastic Oscillator is a powerful technical tool that is somewhat surprisingly easy to understand. However the indicator does not specify the price direction, rather it is used first and foremost to measure volatility caused by gaps and limit up or down moves.

Ramayana festival begins with an aim to enhance India-ASEAN ties

January 21, 2018

Modi will host the leaders of the South East Asian nations for the ASEAN-India summit on January 25 to commemorate 25 years of New Delhi's partnership with the 10-nation bloc. For the Republic Day this year, DFA said India chose to invite all 10 leaders of ASEAN as Chief Guests to witness the grand ceremony and the spectacular parade.

Pro-Life Leader Says Trump Is Reversing Abortion Policy

January 21, 2018

The annual March for Life anti-abortion rally in front of the Washington Monument. "It makes a big impression on them ", Titus said. Titus said the students raise money for their trip, and receive support from the parish and the local Knights of Columbus.

No alliance with UDF: KM Mani

January 21, 2018

Mani, MP, was keen to go with the LDF. "The party has not discussed with anyone any plan to join the UDF", he told reporters at Pala. Mani thanked the goodwill of Chandy and said that his party will not return to the UDF. Rajendran should remember that he was leading a party which in earlier years was led by veterans such as M.N. Govindan Nair and P.K. Vasudevan Nair. CPI is opposing the entry of KC (M) to the LDF fearing that in such a scenario, it would lose its importance in the front.

Trump in 'excellent health', gets 30/30 cognitive score

January 21, 2018

Trump is considered overweight and borderline obese at 6 feet 3 inches (1.9 meters) tall and 239 pounds (108 kg). Lindsey Graham said Thursday that some of President Donald Trump's White House staff have "irrational" views on immigration .

Iraq condemns German woman to death for belonging to IS

January 21, 2018

In September 2017, an Iraqi court sentenced a Russian man to death by hanging after finding him guilty of fighting for IS. The woman was caught by Iraqi forces during the battle of Mosul previous year, the spokesman said, declining to identify her by name.

Pelosi: Trump Gets F for 'Failure in Leadership'

January 21, 2018

They could have easily made a deal but chose to play Shutdown politics instead, " he said on Twitter adding: "Democrats are holding our Military hostage over their desire to have unchecked illegal immigration. As the meal progressed, an outline of an agreement was struck, according to one person familiar with the discussion: Mr. Schumer said yes to higher levels for military spending and discussed the possibility of fully funding the president's wall on the southern border with Mexico.

State Street (STT) Getting Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Report Finds

January 21, 2018

About 1.58 million shares traded. State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT ) has risen 33.09% since January 18, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 16.39% the S&P500. Sandler O'Neill downgraded State Street Corp. from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $73.00 target price for the company.in a research report on Tuesday, September 6th.

Trump to Mark One-Year Anniversary With Gala at Mar-a-Lago

January 21, 2018

The event is being hosted by the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, Ronna Romney McDaniel, and casino mogul Steve Wynn, with benefits to go toward Trump's presidential campaign and the RNC. U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach , Florida, U.S. December 31, 2017.

Record Share of Americans Strongly Disapprove of Trump

January 21, 2018

Thirty percent of those polled said they believe the plan is a good idea, compared to 24 percent who shared the same sentiment in December. Sixty-nine percent of respondents in the survey released Friday say they are satisfied with the state of the US economy, marking the highest level since 2001.

Trump Says Dems Held the Military Hostage for 'Unchecked Illegal Immigration'

January 21, 2018

The Senate reconvened at 12 p.m. ET to continue their work, while the House was on standby in case a bill passes that needs another vote. The government shut down at midnight Saturday after the Senate failed to pass a spending bill that a majority of Democrats opposed.

Luxoft Holding, Inc. (LXFT) Forms Multiple Bottom Pattern; Strong Momentum for Sellers

January 21, 2018

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has risen 41.13% since January 19, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 6.12% the S&P500. (BA) by 250% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. It improved, as 46 investors sold CCI shares while 172 reduced holdings. 72 funds opened positions while 272 raised stakes. 520.27 million shares or 3.02% less from 536.45 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported.

EPS for Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP) Expected At $1.53

January 21, 2018

The shares were sold at an average price of $124.55, for a total value of $730,859.40. It has underperformed by 8.78% the S&P500. Sarasin & Partners Llp who had been investing in Boston Properties Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $20.70 billion market cap company.

Thousands protest Trump on anniv. of inauguration

January 21, 2018

Actress Viola Davis , on the day when hundreds of thousands of women took to the streets across America, on Saturday sought to give voice to the silent and faceless victims of sexual assault. At 7 p.m., Bittakis and her fellow organizers would re-open PICA for the festivities to begin anew. "The Trump shutdown is due to the inability of the Republican Party to do basic governing, like making a budget", he said to cheers.

Turkish artillery fires in northern Syria after border town hit

January 21, 2018

Dogan said that the fire had come from bases around the Syrian town of Afrin controlled by the Peoples' Protection Units (YPG) which Turkey accuses of being a terror group. Days later, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced that the USA would maintain a military presence with the Kurds for the foreseeable future. Turkish warplanes also targeted a local airfield, which was used by the United States forces for arms deliveries to Kurdish militia.

CJP seeks report on law colleges reforms within seven days

January 21, 2018

The CJP passed these directives while hearing a suo moto notice at Supreme Court Lahore Registry on poor standards of legal education at private law colleges. He further ordered vice-chancellors to conduct detailed inspection before and after granting affiliation. The universities have introduced such an educational system that could entitle anyone to a university-level degree, the CJP noted.

Inter in pole position for Liverpool star Sturridge, Roma also monitoring situation

January 21, 2018

The English club have proposed a loan deal with an obligation to buy for between 20 and 30 million, according to Gianluca Di Marzio . Despite Inter wanting to sign Sturridge temporarily, his injury record has them concerned over his long-term suitability and are therefore unwilling to make the move permanent just yet.

Crazy Volume Spikes for: GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GCAP)

January 21, 2018

As per Wednesday, March 8, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. Zacks Investment Research cut Gain Capital from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Tuesday, October 10th. GAIN Capital Holdings pays out 218.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Estee Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) Earns Daily Media Sentiment Rating of 0.15

January 21, 2018

Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 4,695,498 shares of the company's stock worth $450,675,000 after acquiring an additional 4,431,247 shares in the last quarter. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. will post $3.40 EPS for the current year. Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on EL.

UN Chief Warns against Endangering Iran Nuclear Deal

January 21, 2018

A deal with Iran would need to "at a minimum, authorize anywhere, anytime inspections including inspections of military facilities; disclosure of all past and present, military and civilian nuclear activity; a ban on weapons-grade enrichment; and a restriction on ballistic missile development", said Cheney.

CarMax (NYSE:KMX) Given a $68.00 Price Target at Susquehanna Bancshares

January 21, 2018

Oppenheimer & Company Inc who had been investing in Carmax Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $12.86B market cap company. The stock increased 0.06% or $0.04 during the last trading session, reaching $70.58. 40,000 shares were sold by Hinrichs Joseph R , worth $453,600. In other news, Director Thomas J. Folliard sold 8,000 shares of CarMax stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 16th.

Trump says Democrats gave him the shutdown as an anniversary 'present'

January 21, 2018

The likelihood of a deal to be reached remains to be seen. The federal government shut down early Saturday morning, halting all but the most essential operations on the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump inauguration. "This is purely an attempt by the Senate Democrats.to try and get a shutdown that they think this President gets blamed for". "We're dysfunctional right now", said Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, who voted in favor of the funding measure on Friday night.

Child Identified Who Died In Yorkville Fire

January 21, 2018

The child's mother, Heather Mishlanie, 41 years old, was also pulled out of the home. Taylor was immediately transported to St. Luke's hospital in New Hartford, where she passed away from the injuries she sustained. There were two occupants in the home at the time of the blaze. The victims were reported to be on the second floor. Troopers are asking the publics for help in the investigation.

First day of USA government shutdown ends in standoff

January 21, 2018

Most of our daily lives will likely be relatively undisturbed by the shutdown , but that doesn't make this Trump anniversary any less poetic. USA federal services and any military operations that are considered essential will go on, but thousands of government workers are set to be furloughed if no deal is reached before Monday.

Warm Weather For Your Weekend, With A Chance Of Storms On Sunday

January 21, 2018

The storm system, which may occur late Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening, could produce 60 miles per hour winds and dime-size hail, the National Weather Service predicts. Sunday cloud cover across Northwest Arkansas. A few isolated showers can't be ruled out, especially across eastern Arkansas, but many of us look dry with temps in the 50s before midnight.

Florida High-Speed Train Kills Bicyclist, 4th Death So Far

January 21, 2018

Jeffrey King was riding a bicycle when he was struck by the train about 4:30 p.m.in the 400 block of Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said. "Education and enforcement are vital, and we implore the public to abide by the rules and laws in place created to keep them safe around active railroads", the statement said.

Under Trump, US leadership approval drops to new lows overseas

January 21, 2018

The presidential approval ratings, polled by Gallup , put Trump at a historic low as he concludes his first year. Across North and South America, U.S. In the Quinnipiac poll , voters were more likely to say Trump is helping the economy than hurting it, 37 percent to 29 percent . And by 64 percent to 31 percent, they said the president was doing more to divide the country rather than unite it.

White House: Trump frustrated with media not Kelly over 'uninformed' comment

January 21, 2018

He said President Trump has "very definitely changed his attitude" toward protecting the young immigrants, "and even the wall, once we briefed him". The president, Kelly said, "has evolved in the way he has looked at things". "I spent a fair amount of time on the hill today speaking to members of Congress, both sides of the aisle... and it would seem to have the votes to continue funding the military, take care of the child health care issue, and perhaps some other things", Kelly said.

Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) Given "Hold" Rating at Robert W. Baird

January 21, 2018

This company shares tumbled -1.05% from their most recent record high of $248.53 and now hold $146.96 billion in market value of equity. Mount Vernon Associates Inc who had been investing in Apple Inc. Srouji Johny had sold 10,469 shares worth $1.70M. Its down 0.06, from 0.87 in 2017Q2. 56 funds opened positions while 132 raised stakes. That activity is comparable to their recent volume average trend of almost 1.99 million shares which they recorded over a period of three months.

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