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UH OH: 'Lemonade Mouth' Star Adam Hicks Arrested For Armed Robbery

January 26, 2018

According to the police, the first robbery occurred at 5:15 a.m. Hicks's 23-year-old girlfriend, Danni Tamburo, allegedly served as the getaway driver. Police were able to locate the auto in the 1600 block of Scott Road, and detained a female said to be connected to one of the suspects. He was arrested about 2 p.m.

Man shows up to Kansas Jayhawks' dorm to offer 'free-throw advice'

January 26, 2018

They struggled in the Oklahoma game, going 6 for 14, which made a big difference down the stretch. He's just 24-of-63 (38.1 percent) from the line this season. The man is not a KU student, according to police, but he did make his way to the dorm multiple times on Wednesday afternoon before police were finally called.

Amtrak Engineer Didn't See Speed Sign Before Deadly Derailment

January 26, 2018

He says he was aware that the curve and the 30 miles per hour speed reduction were coming up at milepost 19.8 on the track, and he had planned to initiate braking about one mile prior to the curve. The summary said the engineer and conductor were in the lead locomotive as the conductor underwent training and familiarized himself with the new route.

HUD Official Apologizes For Referring To Reporter April Ryan As 'Miss Piggy'

January 26, 2018

Worse yet, for Patton at least, was the indelible digital footprint of the hateful, bullying tweet being immortalized in a screen shot captured by CBS News reporter Jacqueline Alemany. In a message to her Twitter followers, April Ryan also wrote , "For the record I don't know this woman @LynnePattonHUD and don't know why my name is in her mouth".

The Dáil pass legislation to allow alcohol sales on Good Friday

January 26, 2018

Speaking about the bill in the Dáil this afternoon, Minister of State David Stanton explained: "It has been drafted to ensure that the removal of the restriction applies not only to public houses and off-licences, but also to hotels, holiday camps, registered clubs and restaurants".

Senate Dems Need to Share Trump Jr. Transcripts With Mueller

January 26, 2018

Jared Kushner is too "spooked" to voluntarily speak with the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is probing Russian meddling in the United States election and possible collusion with President Trump's campaign, the committee's chair said Thursday.

Hungary Slammed for Testing Asylum Seeker's LGBT Status

January 26, 2018

In responding to the Hungarian court which referred the case, the ECJ said it was acceptable to seek expert opinion but this must be obtained in ways consistent with human rights and should not be the sole basis of a ruling. The case which prompted the ruling was brought by a Nigerian man who submitted an asylum application in Hungary in April 2015. Psychological tests amount to "disproportionate interference" in private life of asylum seekers, says Europe's top court.

Target bringing same-day delivery to Florida with new partnership with Shipt

January 26, 2018

It will move quickly to expand the service, making it available at almost half its 1,834 stores by the end of the first quarter (February 12), and the majority of its stores in time for the 2018 holiday season. Target's acquisition of Shipt was one of the largest in the retailer's history. Its employees will shop at Target stores - not warehouses - for delivery purposes, the way they do for other retailers.

Newmont Mining Corp (NEM) Shares Sold by Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt

January 26, 2018

Hasbro Inc now has $11.46 billion valuation. The stock decreased 0.35% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $82.28. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.80, for a total transaction of $39,750.00. shares while 90 reduced holdings. It also reduced its holding in Boston Properties Inc. Investors sentiment increased to 1.4 in Q3 2017. Its down 3.20, from 4.68 in 2017Q2.

Shootout at Florida intersection captured on dashcam video; 1 suspected gunman arrested

January 26, 2018

In the video, the Lexus is spotted pulling up between lines, with the driver's hand sticking out of the vehicle window aiming toward the Toyota. The driver of the gold Toyota scrambles out of his auto as the bullets fly, takes cover alongside a red pickup, and returns two shots of his own as the Lexus speeds up.

This Is Malala's Message To Trump

January 26, 2018

The campaigner noted that 130 million girls across the globe aren't able to go to school. Recently in Lebanon, Yousafzai told the story of meeting a Syrian refugee girl who dreamed of being an architect. Yousafzai said she hoped Oxford would forgive her for taking a few days off school because highlighting the need for better access to education for girls is so important.

Canadians spent Can$5.7 bln on cannabis previous year: stats agency

January 26, 2018

Canadians have been spending more while the price-per-gram is declining: from $12 in 1989 to just $7.50 a year ago, according to the report. It says the vast majority of cannabis consumed in Canada is grown in the country - to the point that domestic production is comparable to the domestic production of tobacco, beer and wine combined.

Snowfall warning: 10-15 centimetres expected in Saskatoon, surrounding areas

January 26, 2018

Albert and Sherwood Park, with a total of 10 to 20 centimetres of snowfall expected. The weather service was predicting between 10-15 cm of snow by Friday morning, with some areas potentially seeing as much as 20 cm. The weather system was also expected to "bring unseasonably mild temperatures (Thursday) and patchy freezing rain (Thursday) evening to the southern Grainbelt", according to Environment Canada in its statement.

Recorded crime in Wales rises by 12%, police stats show

January 26, 2018

The percentage increase in stalking and harassment offences was the highest in England and Wales. The statistics show forces logged a total of nearly 1.3 million general "violence against the person offences" from October 2016 to September 2017, a year-on-year rise of 20 per cent.

21 groups warn United States against Palestinian refugee funding cuts

January 26, 2018

In the letter (attached to this press release), the humanitarian leaders write, "We are deeply concerned by the humanitarian consequences of this decision on life-sustaining assistance to children, women and men in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank and Gaza Strip".

Flu kills at least 46 in SC

January 26, 2018

According to statistics posted by the agency, this year's flu numbers have easily surpassed the peak of last year's flu season. During last year's flu season, 94 people died, according to DHEC data. It's been so bad that Palmetto Health hospitals joined other hospitals across the country in restricting visitors in an effort to curb the spread of the flu.

PA Supreme Court orders congressional districts redrawn

January 26, 2018

The state's general assembly must submit a new map to the governor for consideration by February 9, according to the court order. The U.S. Supreme Court on January 18 delayed that lower-court order while similar court challenges to partisan gerrymandered congressional districts in Texas, Pennsylvania and Maryland also are pending in federal court.

When Melania Asked To Borrow A Painting, Museum Offered A Literal Toilet

January 26, 2018

Ms Spector proposed to loan an 18-karat solid gold toilet, which was fully functioning, to the White House in an email seen by The Washington Post . If the Trumps want a Van Gogh, they should go buy one for themselves. Spector, the Guggenheim curator, has been critical of Trump, writing on Instagram after the 2016 election, "This must be the first day of our revolution to take back our beloved country from hatred, racism and intolerance".

Media, judiciary not independent in Pakistan: PM

January 25, 2018

Saeed, anticipating a possible action against him and his organisations, filed the petition through his counsel A K Dogar seeking the court's direction to the PML-N government restraining it from arresting him and taking action against JuD and Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation.

Imprisoning Larry Nassar just the beginning for survivors

January 25, 2018

In addition to Raisman, Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and McKayla Maroney have gone public in recent months, saying they were assaulted by Nassar while undergoing treatment. If there were Olympic medals for fortitude, all of the 156 women who stood up in court to accuse him would have taken one home from his sentencing in Lansing, Michigan, on Wednesday.

Callon Petroleum (CPE) Receiving Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Study Finds

January 25, 2018

The stock has been active on the tape, now trading at $12.79, up from yesterday's close by 1.83%. Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE ) has risen 12.29% since January 21, 2017 and is uptrending. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY NOTICE: "Callon Petroleum (CPE) Receiving Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Study Finds" was originally reported by TrueBlueTribune and is the property of of TrueBlueTribune.

Stocks under Considerations: FMC Corp. (FMC), Campbell Soup Company (CPB)

January 25, 2018

The stock has "Hold" rating by Piper Jaffray on Tuesday, July 18. The stock of athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, September 1 by Oppenheimer. The institutional investor held 209,715 shares of the miscellaneous company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $26.08M, up from 205,250 at the end of the previous reported quarter.

These are followers of Gandhi's killers: Owaisi after shoe attack in Mumbai

January 25, 2018

Owaisi was addressing a rally at Nagpada of South Mumbai , raising his reservation against the triple talaq bill when the incident took place. Owaisi challenged that prime minister Narendra Modi give seven percent reservation to Muslim women, bring in law to give them Rs 15,000 as compensation when divorced if he was really looking to help them and questioned the Bill to criminalize triple talaq when triple talaq was dissolved.

Once-influential UKIP in chaos as leader refuses to quit

January 25, 2018

Several members of the UKIP leadership quit in protest, including deputy leader Margot Parker and the party's immigration, trade and education spokesmen. However he left open the prospect that they may one day rekindle the relationship "if it does not damage the party". Bolton spoke on Monday afternoon, after his party was hit with a wave of resignations, insisting he will not stand down.

Is New England Patriots QB Tom Brady 'One Of Us?'

January 25, 2018

Now a few Philadelphia fans are trying to make amends for the misbehavior by donating to two local charitable causes. Chris said he saw with his own eyes, beers being thrown at people near him, people picking fights with any Vikings fan, Vikings fans being pushed and cursed at repeatedly.

4.0 magnitude natural disaster strikes Orange County, felt in San Diego

January 25, 2018

A 4.0 magnitude natural disaster shook Orange County early Thursday morning. "That was a unusual one", said NBCLA Facebook user Donald Gentry, of northwest Riverside County. The Mexican quake was 54 miles (87km) south of the coast and at 22 miles deep (35km). The Laguna Salada fault, a southeastern extension, produced a magnitude-7.0 eathquake in the late 1800s.

CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) Receiving Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Analysis Shows

January 25, 2018

It has outperformed by 2.41% the S&P500. MHI Funds LLC bought a new stake in CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:CME) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. (NASDAQ:CME) for 90,182 shares. Verity And Verity Ltd has invested 0.1% in CME Group Inc. More notable recent CME Group Inc. Greenleaf Tru reported 0% of its portfolio in CME Group Inc.

'We love your country,' Trump tells Theresa May at World Economic Forum

January 25, 2018

In a series of warm exchanges in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump also told the UK PM: "We love your country". The US president said he and May had a "really great relationship, although some people don't necessarily believe that". "No one wants to be known as "the terrorists" platform' or the first-choice app for paedophiles". EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier , has said that a Brexit deal similar to the free-trade pact struck with Canada is the most likely scenario for ...

South Korea economy contracts in Q4 on struggling car exports

January 25, 2018

The Chuseok holiday shortened the number of working days in October, which had hurt factory activities. The drop in exports was also seen as a base effect while a fall in vehicle exports offset soaring overseas sales of memory chips, the central bank said.

This 'Harry Potter' Themed Cruise Will Turn Your Dreams Into Reality

January 25, 2018

While traveling on the cruise, fans will be able to take part in Harry Potter-themed activities and dine on "Hogwarts-friendly cuisine". Yes, this is actually real. All of the tours are covered by the cost of the trip - starting at a whopping $5,350 - along with meals, wine, an afternoon tea experience, and an open bar.

Rail worker fired over 'graphic' social media posts

January 25, 2018

In some posts, she talks about her pride in her job on a train crew, while in others she is critical of the company and its management. A Facebook post demands answers from CP Rail who claims she hasn't been able to get answers from the company.

Lions share of gallantry medals to forces involved in Kashmir

January 25, 2018

The IPS officers are Yatindra Koyal, Satyabrata Bhoi, and Sanjeev Arora. "This year five officers from the Indian Police Service (IPS) will receive the police medal for gallantry ", the home ministry said in a statement. Rajeev Kumar, additional director-general of police in charge of police welfare, and S Manoharan, East Chennai joint commissioner of police, have been selected for President's medal for distinguished service.

Gamecock men upset Florida on the road

January 25, 2018

UF coach Mike White stressed the importance of his team's defensive efforts coming into the game. Florida continued to struggle from three-point range in the second half, while the SC continued to hit their shots from deep. A bit of good news for the Gators: Center John Egbunu took part in warmups for the first time this season, a positive step in his return from reconstructive knee surgery.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC notice to CBI over convict's plea

January 25, 2018

Santhan, Murugan, Nalini, Perarivalan, Robert Paes, Jayakumar and Ravichandran were awarded death penalty in the case which was reduced to life sentence in 2014 by the apex Court. Asserting that "a grave prejudice" has been caused on him, Perarivalan adds that he was a "19-year-old boy when his mother handed him over to the CBI and now he is 45 years old, lost all his prime youth in prison and in death row under solitary confinement for more than 16 years".

King Abdullah of Jordan: US participation crucial to Israeli-Palestinian peace process

January 25, 2018

Palestinian leaders refused to meet with him, accusing the Trump administration of bias toward Israel. The King made the remarks on Sunday at a meeting with visiting US Vice President Mike Pence, during which the US official said his country was committed to the two-state solution if it is agreed by both Israel and the Palestinians, Xinhua news agency reported .

Two prime witnesses of murder shot dead ahead court hearing

January 25, 2018

The incident was recorded in the CCTV camera in which the three criminals were seen firing at the woman from a close distance within seconds. The entire incident, which took place within a minute, was captured on CCTV. The three murderers had made sure to kill the woman and only left after seeing her dead. A man walks up to them and fires at the chest of Nichettar Kaur.

National voters day celebrated at Punjab CEO office

January 25, 2018

The country is celebrating the eighth National Voters Day this year. It is a day to stimulate young generation towards the right to vote so that they can take part in the process of strengthening democracy. He tweeted "Greetings to everyone on this National Voters day and congratulated the election commission of India which was founded on this day". "I urge all the eligible voters, particularly youngsters, to register themselves and strengthen our democracy with their participation.The ...

Von Miller named finalist for NFLPA's Community MVP Award

January 25, 2018

Kaepernick, a free agent, has spoken out on behalf of racial and social justice. His social media campaign generated more than $37 million in disaster relief. Each week, the NFLPA has donated $10,000 to that player's foundation or charity of choice. The NFLPA on Tuesday announced the five finalists for the Byron "Whizzer" White Community MVP award , including one name that might come as a surprise.

'After AG, Mueller seeks to question Trump in Russian Federation investigation'

January 25, 2018

And, as I said yesterday, that's prime time. "As we have said probably just about every day this year, that we are going to be fully cooperative with the special counsel and we are going to continue to do that throughout the process", Sanders said when asked whether the president was open to being interviewed by Mueller.

Donald Trump's 'US First' tariffs spark outcry from Asian nations

January 25, 2018

USTR Robert Lighthizer said that this measure makes clear that the Trump administration will protect American workers, farmers, ranchers and businesspeople. "I believe there will be companies laying people off". The tariffs significantly impact South Korea's Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, which have captured about one quarter of the USA washing machine market that is dominated by American companies Whirlpool and General Electric.

Fishermen block port of Calais in protest over pulse fishing

January 25, 2018

Now no ship movements in the port", P&O Ferries Freight said on Twitter. The European Parliament on January 16 voted in favour of banning commercial pulse fishing. Pulse fishing has become a cause celebre in France, prompting a boycott by 200 top European chefs of seafood netted using the technique. "We feel abandoned", said Pinto, who together with his colleagues already frets that Britain's exit from the European Union will end their access to British waters.

Rough sleeper numbers in England rise for seventh year running

January 25, 2018

The figures, based on snapshot street counts and paper estimates by local authorities, show that London, where figures rose by 18%, remains the centre of rough sleeping, accounting for almost a quarter of all rough sleepers. John Sparkes, chief executive of the charity Crisis, said of the latest figures: "It is truly a catastrophe that in a country as prosperous as this, more and more people are finding themselves forced to sleep in unsafe and freezing conditions, when we have evidence to ...

Karnataka Bandh: Amit Shah rally in Mysuru postponed by a few hours

January 25, 2018

Mr. Yeddyurappa, who toured Kodagu as part of the rally, addressed a public gathering and expressed displeasure over the attitude of a few organisations which, he said, were indirectly supporting the Congress by calling for the bandh. Amit Shah also added that in his speech around 3500 farmers have committed suicide. Harish Ramaswamy, political analyst and professor at the Karnatak University, Dharwad said that the BJP is trying to scuttle the Congress party's attempt to gain an upper hand ...

French & German leaders set out their economic visions at Davos forum

January 25, 2018

Macron doubted, though, whether quick progress could be achieved across the 28-member European Union . Mr Macron warned that globalisation was going through a "major crisis" during a passionate defence of his labour and taxation reform agenda that has proved unpopular in his native France.

Secondary School Performance Figures For Yorkshire Coast

January 25, 2018

Overall Peterborough scored 42.1 - the English state school average was 46.3. The new-look league tables sees schools ranked on " Progress 8 " - a measure which looks at how much improvement is made by pupils at the school. Today's statistical release from the DfE warns that the numbers of free schools "are too small to allow robust conclusions to be drawn about their performance at the end of key stage 4, or compare between years".

Boris Johnson linked to mummy dug up at Basel church

January 25, 2018

Their research found that the woman is the great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother of the foreign secretary Boris Johnson. This is the surname of one of Bischoff's daughter's husbands'. It's thought Anna Catharina had seven children, of which only two survived childhood. Five generations later, Marie Luise von Pfeffel married Stanley Fred Williams.

Australia's Aaron Finch out of fourth ODI against England

January 25, 2018

Adelaide, Jan 25:a massive jolt to Australia's chances of registering their first win in the five-match ODI series, in-form opener Aaron Finch was ruled out with a hamstring strain from Friday's fourth one-dayer against England here. "It goes on, white-ball cricket, for the rest of the summer and we've got series coming up in the off-season for us". He added: "It's just a different game.different format, different ball".

Toll hits 35 in attack near Benghazi mosque

January 25, 2018

On Tuesday, twin bombings hit Benghazi's Al-Salmani area near Bayat Al-Ridwan mosque, killing 34 and injuring over 80 people. "The Secretary-General reiterates that all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan are obliged under worldwide law to protect humanitarian workers and civilians", it added.

Government broke promise to restore door-to-door says postal union

January 25, 2018

He welcomed the news that the community mailbox conversion program launched by the former Conservative government will be terminated. A local activist Canada Post consulted with in 2013, Carlos Sosa, said it's good news the Crown agency won't set up more of the neighbourhood mailboxes.

IMF's Lagarde: Cryptocurrency mining is a waste of energy

January 25, 2018

The IMF cited increased investment as businesses take advantage of lower corporate tax rates as it projected USA growth to increase to 2.7 per cent this year, from 2.3 per cent in 2017. "Some 120 economies, accounting for three quarters of world GDP, have seen a pickup in growth in year-on-year terms in 2017, the broadest synchronised global growth upsurge since 2010", the International Monetary Fund said.

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