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Civil rights groups sue DeVos over sexual assault policy

January 27, 2018

According to the federal lawsuit, filed Thursday, students who once planned to report campus rapes and other types of sexual violence and harassment to university authorities are now more hesitant to come forward. In September, DeVos scrapped Obama-era guidance and replaced it with guidelines that would scale back Title IX investigations by the Office for Civil Rights.

Pope Francis prays for victims of South Korea hospital fire

January 27, 2018

There were 194 patients in the hospital when the fire first began and all 78 individuals in the seniors' ward were evacuated. Dr Song said the six-storey hospital did not have a sprinkler system and was not large enough to require one under the law.

NZ Defence Force joins hunt for Kiribati ferry, missing for a week

January 27, 2018

The 17.5m wooden ferry, named Butiraoi, left Nonouti Island, a Kiribati atoll, on January 18. The trip normally takes about two days, but Rescue Centre spokeswoman Sandra Ford said there is still hope. Searchers were looking for a vessel with a dark blue hull and yellow accommodation quarters, with an estimated 50 locals on board. Kiribati authorities say the ferry underwent repairs to its propeller shaft before leaving Nonouti.

Scotiabank Reiterates Outperform Rating for Crescent Point Energy Corp. (CPG)

January 27, 2018

One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating , five have given a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company. As per Friday, November 11, the company rating was upgraded by Dundee Securities. Crescent Point Energy Co. Its crude oil and natural gas properties and related assets are located in the provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba, and the states of North Dakota, Montana, Colorado and Utah.

One killed, two injured in Amsterdam shooting

January 27, 2018

Terrified witnesses reportedly hid under tables as masked gunmen stormed the building. Police confirmed there have been "multiple casualties" of the attack after "multiple shots" were discharged. The news has fueled speculation that the shooting could be linked to the so-called "Mocro War" between rival Moroccan gangs which has seen a series of killings over the last several years including a decapitated head left in an Amsterdam street in 2016.

US EPA reverses coverage on 'main sources' of air pollution

January 27, 2018

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday eliminated a policy dictating how certain major sources of hazardous air pollutants are regulated. Reuters reported the petroleum industry, utilities, and others sought the withdrawal. Environmentalists predicted the change would drastically weaken limits on toxic heavy metals emitted from power-plant smokestacks.

Donald Trump booed at Davos summit

January 27, 2018

The plan would protect some 700,000 young immigrants from deportation and provide a pathway to citizenship, an offer the White House described as a concession to Democrats. As NPR's Scott Horsley reports, Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy was on display today as he met with other world leaders. We have agreements with several of them already.

Joshua Boyle faces more charges; to undergo psychiatric assessment

January 27, 2018

The family had been living in a central Ottawa apartment for about a month when Boyle was arrested. The purported acts allegedly occurred between October 14 and December 30 after Boyle returned to Canada. Boyle had previously been in the public spotlight because of his brief marriage to Omar Khadr's older sister. The charges against Boyle previously involved two alleged victims, but that has been reduced to one after the Crown dropped an assault charge involving a minor.

Church news for January 27, 2018

January 27, 2018

Week four of the revival will be February 14-16. Brunswick Stew Fundraiser , 1 to 2 p.m., Randolph Memorial Baptist Church, Madison Heights, $8 per quart. Donald Crossley Sr. of Hot Springs and the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. First Baptist Church in Midland celebrated the fifth anniversary of Rev.

NCAA president alerted to Michigan State sexual assault reports in 2010

January 27, 2018

It was discovered there have been some 16 incidences of sexual assault committed by football players at the university since 2009. Walton was placed on administrative leave Friday from his duties as assistant coach of the LA Clippers ' G League affiliate.

Air Force One's New Refrigerators Will Cost Nearly $24 Million

January 27, 2018

Air Force One has no chill. The two jets are labeled "Air Force One" depending on whether or not President Trump is onboard, and both have been in service since 1990. "It's not getting people rich". "The units can't viably bolster mission prerequisites for sustenance stockpiling", Ann Stefanek disclosed to Defense One .

Sessions: Aim is erasing political bias in agency

January 27, 2018

It doesn't favor education or skills. Sessions added that other countries use a merit-based system for immigration and that it would help boost America's economy and make it safer. He also said it allows terrorists into the country. "He planned on following him there later himself". "And we're not going - and can not - continue giving federal grants to cities that actively undermine the safety of federal law officers and intentionally frustrate our efforts to reduce crime in America".

Caitlyn Jenner Pays out $800000 Settlement for Fatal Car Crash

January 27, 2018

Elga Maurer, a 73-year-old woman who was inside of the vehicle at the time of the crash suffered a neck fracture, and will receive a $500,000 payout from Jenner. The details of the settlement indicate that each member of the family will be receiving a portion of the settlement money, according to The Blast .

Mayors boycott Trump meeting after sanctuary cities threat

January 27, 2018

The department also denies immigration agents access to jails or inmates without a federal warrant. "It doesn't make us safer and it violates America's core values". Some of those communities tried to blow off previous requests for information about their policies with inadequate evidence, so the new letters warn those that don't take the new requests seriously that they could face subpoenas.

Attacker driving ambulance packed with explosives kills dozens in Kabul

January 27, 2018

In a message on Twitter, the group said more than 50 wounded had been brought in to that hospital alone. Prior to this, at least 18 civilians were killed, and 22 others were wounded, during a deadly siege on a major hotel in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul .

Doctor accused of wife's killing dies in jail

January 27, 2018

On camera after his surrender, a composed Kauffman is surrounded by officers, members of the Prosecutor's Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation agents. "I don't believe it", he said, standing in the entrance of his office. April Kauffman was found shot and killed in her Linwood home in 2012 but it took almost six years for her husband, an endocrinologist, to be charged with murder.

Elkins Police Address Possible Threat To High School

January 27, 2018

As a precaution, the school will be placed in lock-in and there will be increased police presence at the school for the remainder of the day. LaRue County Schools Superintendent Sam Sanders confirmed that students were discussing the Marshall County shooting in class when one student made an inappropriate comment that was considered a verbal threat.

Maze Runner: The Death Cure pulls in $1.5 million in Thursday previews

January 27, 2018

Then an accident happened with " Maze " star Dylan O'Brien on the "Death Cure" set, shutting down production and causing a delay of almost a year, slowing that momentum. You can't run audiences through the same maze without them figuring out where all the exits are and longing for other worlds to explore. Dr. Ava Paige, executive director of WCKD believes she is close to finding a cure for an infection that has left nearly three quarters of the population in a zombie-like state.

Nikki Haley slams 'disgusting' rumor of affair with Trump

January 27, 2018

Nikki Haley called rumors of an affair with President Donald Trump "disgusting" and "highly offensive" in an interview with POLITICO's Women Rule podcast on Thursday. "I've never talked once to the president about my future and I am never alone with him", she said. The 46-year-old married mother of two said she's faced similar insinuations in the past and dismissed it as resentment borne from jealousy.

Police Confirmed That Billionaire Couple Barry And Honey Sherman Were Murdered

January 27, 2018

The Shermans' residence was so large that detectives spent six weeks inside examining evidence, Gomes said. The police did not find any signs of forced entry into the home. Police have taken 125 witness statements and analyzed surveillance video in the neighborhood. "We ask anyone to come forward with anything they may think is valuable to the investigation".

France says UN-led Syria peace talks in Vienna symbolize 'final hope'

January 27, 2018

A United Nations spokeswoman said the Syrian government delegation was due to meet with United Nations envoy Staffan de Mistura at 11:30 am (1030 GMT). Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will also attend. Moscow initially hoped to convene peace talks in Sochi last November but those efforts collapsed following a lack of agreement among co-sponsors.

Trump expresses openness to shifting DACA deadline

January 26, 2018

Senators began meeting to discuss their proposals on Wednesday. But the plan comes with significant strings attached to appeal to Republicans, including requirements to slash family sponsorship of immigrants, tighten border security and provide billions of dollars in funding for a border wall with Mexico that Trump made one of his major campaign promises.

Unison Advisors LLC Invests $1.42 Million in Emerson Electric Company (EMR) Stock

January 26, 2018

The stock decreased 1.10% or $0.3 during the last trading session, reaching $26.95. About 1.35 million shares traded. Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS) has risen 9.35% since January 26, 2017 and is uptrending. (NYSE:EMR) has "Sell" rating given on Wednesday, October 12 by UBS. The firm has a market capitalization of $46,650.00, a P/E ratio of 28.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.64 and a beta of 1.24.

Escaped inmate caught returning to prison with home-cooked food

January 26, 2018

The deputies said they arrested Hansen as he was trying to reenter the prison. The deputies and a team of US marshals were lying in wait to spring a trap on the inmates Wednesday when, at 5:45 p.m., they saw an individual driving a vehicle onto the property, leaving behind a large duffel bag.

New Trailer Reveals Four Additional Characters

January 26, 2018

There's a scheme to his playstyle, switching from having a blue aura to a red one where he loses his eyepatch so that we can see his red-glowing skin scarred underneath. Xinghua's super move also sees her launching her opponents in the air and slashing them, but ends with one cinematic slice. Soulcalibur VI was first announced at the 4th annual Game Awards in December alongside a gameplay trailer that featured characters Mitsurugi and Sophitia.

Gangster Vicky Gounder shot dead by Punjab Police

January 26, 2018

The gangsters opened fire on the police. Reports reaching here said a team of Punjab counter intelligence killed Vicky Gounder who had escaped from Nabha Jail in 2016. He is the prime accused in the killing of gangster Sukha Kahlwan. It has come to fore that the Punjab police team had succeeded in tracing Vicky Gounder after prolonged search operation and was following him from the last 2-3 days.

Pakistan says concerned of ISIS rise, condemns Jalalabad attack

January 26, 2018

Afghan security forces patrol the site of an attack on a Save the Children office. Afghanistan's Tolo news service, monitored by Al-Jazeera, said an initial blast in the attack was caused by a suicide vehicle bomber. Several of his co-workers are said to have been wounded or injured in the attack. Earlier on, the US State Department has confirmed that four US citizens were killed and two others wounded in the recent attack on Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel by Taliban militants that ...

6 members of Afghan family killed as rocket hits home in Ghazni

January 26, 2018

Seven civilians were killed and three more were injured after Taliban fighters fired rocket smashed a house in southern Ghazni province Friday morning, official sources told Afghanistan Times. He claimed that 15 irregulars were killed in the incident.The military operation is ongoing. But a Taliban rocket killed the six children and man anyway.

Hillary Clinton Shielded An Accused Sexual Harasser On Her Campaign

January 26, 2018

Mr Strider went on to work for Correct the Record, an independent group set up by one of Ms Clinton's close friends to support her 2016 campaign. This was despite the fact Clinton's campaign manager, Patti Solis Doyle , suggested that she fire him.

(CSX) Holdings Raised by Community Bank & Trust Waco Texas

January 26, 2018

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. DAVENPORT & Co LLC boosted its stake in CSX Co. The company now has an average volume of 7.4 Million. In related news, Director Gary Keith Anderson acquired 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, November 24th.

Trump's voter commission asked for names of all Hispanic voters in Texas

January 26, 2018

Sen. The defunct election integrity commission's vice chairman, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach , professed ignorance to the Post of any such request. Other documents show that the commission ended up paying Texas officials roughly $3,500 for 49.6 million voter records on September 15. "Mr. Williams did not ask any member of the commission whether he should check that box or not, so it certainly wasn't a committee decision", Kobach told the newspaper, which first reported the ...

Earthquake Fault Runs Under Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive, Scientists Say

January 26, 2018

Areas covered by Seismic Hazard Zone maps are within Contra Costa, Riverside and San Mateo counties, and affect the cities of Antioch, Belmont, Brentwood, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Murrieta, Oakley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, and Temecula.

White House proposes new path to citizenship for 1.8 million people

January 26, 2018

The head of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Democratic Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham , said the Trump plan used Dreamers as "bargaining chips for sweeping anti-immigrant policies". Sen. Democrats and a few Republicans have said they will not vote for another short-term spending bill without new immigration legislation . The plan was announced during a call held by White House Adviser Stephen Miller , who issued the White House's demands for a deal on DACA .

Suarez and Messi see Barca into Cup semifinal

January 26, 2018

The club's record signing had been sidelined with a thigh injury since he joined from Liverpool for €160 million earlier this month, but was given the green light to return to action on Wednesday. His self-confidence, his one-on-one dribbling, his ability to escape defenders, his passing around the area and the danger he poses can all help us. "We had some chances but didn't capitalize on them", Espanyol's Victor Sanchez said.

Rachel Morrison is the first ever woman nominee for best cinematography Oscar

January 26, 2018

Rachel Morrison is the first woman in the 90-year history of the Academy Awards to receive a nomination for Best Cinematography. In an interview with IndieWire , Morrison talked about the relative scarcity of female cinematographers in Hollywood.

South Africa's drought-striken southwest to continue experiencing higher temperatures

January 26, 2018

Above-normal rainfall is expected over the northeast, the weather service said in its monthly assessment, which provides forecasts for the following five months. "We are doing everything we can to prevent it but that is the reality". Officials are hoping that these strict water limits will delay Day Zero. She remarked: "Yes there is a lot of anger and I can understand that absolutely, you know South African's are very good at pulling together in a real crisis".

Baboons Break Out Of Paris Zoo

January 26, 2018

Police were quick to the scene, with several photos tweeted from the zoo showing police officers surrounding the zoo. As a precaution, zoo guests were evacuated and a security perimeter was set up around the zoo to prevent cars from driving in from nearby roads.

Victoria man dies at trampoline facility in Richmond

January 26, 2018

While jumping from a raised trampoline, Grenwood broke his neck upon landing in the foam pit. RCMP are investigating after a father from Victoria died at a trampoline park in Richmond Saturday. Plan your next night out, enter contests, and stay connected. Police say the 46-year-old was performing a series of acrobatic manoeuvres before a fall that caused serious injury and cardiac arrest.

Mobile Outs Free LTE Data, Calling For Winter Games

January 26, 2018

Customers of major United States carrier T-Mobile can enjoy most of the normal features of their plan while overseas in a range of countries, but T-Mobile is stepping things up for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea with free unlimited 4G LTE data and calling for all customers who go to see the Games.

Turkey disputes White House readout of Trump-Erdogan call

January 26, 2018

The White House last night said that President Trump had issued a strongly-worded warning to President Erdogan to "de-escalate, limit its military actions, and avoid civilian casualties" in the attack on Afrin. The assault by Turkish troops against a Kurdish militia in northern Syria has seen Washington's fellow North Atlantic Treaty Organisation member Ankara attacking a US-allied force, even raising fears of military confrontation between the two Alliance powers.

Lowers Position in Genworth Financial Inc (GNW)

January 26, 2018

It has outperformed by 12.42% the S&P500. Guggenheim Cap Limited Liability Company has 0.01% invested in Genworth Financial, Inc. 1607 Capital Partners Llc who had been investing in Morgan Stanley Trusts for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $170.57M market cap company.

Euroskeptic lawmaker says United Kingdom 'cowed' by European Union in Brexit talks

January 26, 2018

David Cameron caught saying Brexit is a mistake not a disaster. However, Davis used his speech today, in Middlesbrough, North East England, to paint an optimistic portrait of Britain's trading opportunities after Brexit. It is unclear whether the European Union side would regard this as Brexit "cherry picking" by the UK. "The British people did not vote for that".

Farrakhan And Obama Photo Hidden Since 2005

January 26, 2018

While the Orange Buffoon in the White House continues to tank in approval ratings and pretty much run America into the ground, conservative media is wetting its shorts over a 2005 photo featuring President Barack Obama and Nation of Islam leader Min.

US President Donald Trump declares 'America open for business' at Davos summit

January 26, 2018

Top Trump officials this week insisted that "America First" did not mean "America alone". President Donald Trump barreled into a global summit in the Swiss Alps on Thursday, threatening to stop US aid to the Palestinians and dismissing as a "false rumor" the idea that there are tensions in the USA relationship with Britain.

Malloy and Cuomo Say They Will Fight Trump Tax Reform in Court

January 26, 2018

The three Democratic governors said they are forming a multi-state coalition to file a lawsuit against the federal government and believe that other states will join them. "With flu cases reaching epidemic proportions in NY, we must do everything in our power to fight this virus and keep New Yorkers safe", Cuomo said.

Teens intentionally exposed allergic classmate to pineapple

January 26, 2018

This triggered an allergic reaction, forcing the victim to be taken to the nurse's office, given an epinephrine pen and eventually taken by ambulance to the Butler Memorial Hospital. The girls haven't been identified due to their age. "It is our expectation that our students respect themselves and others". In a statement of WTAE , the Butler Area School District said: 'As with all student discipline issues, we are unable to provide a comment on the specific incident.

Deputies interrupt inmate's escape to pick up booze, food

January 26, 2018

Shortly after, Joshua Hansen, an inmate serving time for narcotics charges, was seen running from prison grounds, grabbing the bag and making his way back when police arrested him. According to police, Hansen is now serving a sentence for possession of narcotics. Following his arrest this week, Hansen, form Dallas, was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on additional counts of escape and possession of marijuana.

Skylands Capital LLC Buys 1850 Shares of Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU)

January 26, 2018

The firm has a market capitalization of $11,670.00, a P/E ratio of 12.22, a P/E/G ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 0.87. The stock decreased 1.48% or $3.82 during the last trading session, reaching $254.14. On Tuesday, November 3 the stock rating was initiated by Topeka Capital Markets with "Buy". Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Kansas City Southern from $88.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Monday, October 23rd.

No judgement on Assange arrest warrant

January 26, 2018

Prosecutors in Sweden have dropped the charges, but British police maintain Assange will be arrested over breaching his bail if he leaves the embassy in Knightsbridge, central London. Britain refused, saying "the way to resolve this issue is for Julian Assange to leave the embassy to face justice". Assange has been in the embassy, a small apartment in a building behind Harrods in Kensington, since June 19, 2012.

GOP stepping up attacks on Justice, FBI over Russian Federation probe

January 26, 2018

The president has fumed about the missing messages and has said they represent "one of the biggest stories in a long time". They're the ones who used the phrase. Richard Burr, the Republican chairman, told CNN's Manu Raju. "We've just got to wait until we find out". Feinstein is the committee's top Democrat.

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