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Pegasus Cup lures top field with $16.3 million purse

January 27, 2018

The total purse for the Pegasus World Cup is $16 million, up from $12 million previous year, with a whopping $7 million going to the victor. For Gun Runner - 2017's Eclipse Awards Horse of the Year - Saturday's 11/8-mile race will be the 5-year-old horse's final start before he retires to stud at Three Chimneys Farm.

College student, father charged in death of student's mother

January 27, 2018

Karrie is scheduled to be arraigned Friday afternoon. She was found dead in her home in Corning, N.Y. on August 28, 2017, in what at first appeared to be a suicide by strangulation , NYUp.com reported. Officers were able to talk him down and take him into custody. He was ultimately taken into custody and was awaiting extradition to NY as of the latest reports available.

13 killed as minibus falls into river in Maharashtra

January 27, 2018

As per the reports, a police officer in Kolhapur said that the massive accident took place almost at 11:45 pm on the Shivaji Bridge when the driver lost his control over the vehicle. Rescue and search operations were launched immediately, he said. As per the reports, the three were seriously injured and taken to the Chhatrapati Pramila Raje Civil Hospital for the treatment.

Three boys killed as vehicle crashes into London bus stop

January 27, 2018

It is believed the boys were making their way to a 16th birthday party Goals football club - just 900 yards from where they were struck. The victims, who have not yet been identified, died after a black Audi collided with them while they were standing near a bus stop on Shepiston Lane.

Clear majority of voters will support abortion on request in Ireland

January 27, 2018

As one of the results, the survey indicated that abortion is mostly supported by young people, particularly from 18 to 24 years old living in the cities. Just three per cent said they were less open to wider availability of the procedure, while almost three-quarters said their views had not changed. The vast majority of respondents - 74 percent - said their views had not changed on the topic in the a year ago, but 19 percent said they were more open to the idea than before.

Devon Energy Corp (DVN) Shares Sold by Chelsea Counsel Co

January 27, 2018

Since December 18, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 sale for $1.23 million activity. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. Investors sentiment increased to 1.14 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.10, from 1.29 in 2017Q2. It dived, as 55 investors sold DVN shares while 230 reduced holdings.

Investment Research Analysts Opinion: Associated Banc-Corp (ASB), Randgold Resources Limited (GOLD)

January 27, 2018

About 4.44 million shares traded. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) has risen 10.63% since January 25, 2017 and is uptrending. Investment Partners Ltd increased its stake in Farmers Natl Banc Corp (FMNB) by 66.95% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

CSX's (CSX) Buy Rating Reiterated at Citigroup

January 27, 2018

About 6.00 million shares traded. Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) has risen 57.33% since January 24, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 8.78% the S&P500. Finally, Sterling Capital Management LLC lifted its position in CSX by 32.0% in the third quarter. 4,592 were reported by Summit Asset Mgmt Lc. State Of Tennessee Treasury Department has 295,825 shares for 0.08% of their portfolio.

Brokerages Set Sigma Designs Inc (SIGM) PT at $7.53

January 27, 2018

The company now has a consensus rating of Hold and a consensus price target of $7.53. Needham & Company LLC reissued their hold rating on shares of Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM ) in a research report released on Wednesday morning. Ameriprise Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in Sigma Designs during the second quarter worth approximately $102,000. The top 5 institutional holders, in ascending order, are as follows: SOROS FUND MANAGEMENT LLC with 5.12 million shares, DIMENSIONAL FUND ...

President Kenyatta finally unveils his full cabinet list

January 27, 2018

Former Narok West MP and Narok Gubernatorial aspirant Patrick Ole Ntutu will be the CAS Interior and Cordination of National Government. President Uhuru Kenyatta has created the position of Administrative Secretary with the duties largely undefined.

Duterte gives vacationers 42 virgins in mockery of ISIS recruitment propaganda

January 27, 2018

Last week the Philippines armed forces engaged with militants in Lanao del Sur for the first time since Marawi's liberation in October. "The come-on is that if you die a martyr, you go to heaven with 42 virgins waiting for you. Duterte, who is in India as part of the 2018 India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit, added: "I'd like to have the virgins here, not in heaven". He said that his style has caused the Presidential Security Group (PSG) to level up their security measures to ensure his safety ...

Ukraine's court orders night-time house arrest for Georgia's ex-president

January 27, 2018

The Kyiv Appeals Court partially upheld an appeal by the prosecutor's office against a lower court decision to free Saakashvili for the duration of the probe. Saakashvili, 49, entered Ukrainian politics after serving as president of Georgia following the Georgian "Rose Revolution", which he spearheaded in 2003.

Protest Over Chicago Invitation to Bannon

January 27, 2018

About 100 students gathered outside the Booth School of Business to demand the university rescind Bannon's invitation, according to student newspaper The Chicago Maroon . "With Bannon we have someone who has trafficked in white supremacist ideologies", she said. Bannon left the administration a year ago. "As a university, we must do the hard work of collectively judging how we enact our espoused principles and adjudicating between principles that point us in different directions".

Trump reiterates 'America First' but softening tone at Davos forum

January 27, 2018

Trump's message of a USA economic comeback was tempered by a report that came out even as he was on stage. "The stock market is smashing one record after another and has added more than $7 trillion in new wealth since my election", he said.

Trump speaks at Davos: 'America First does not mean America alone'

January 27, 2018

He added, "I'm here to deliver a simple message- there has never been a better time to hire, to build, to invest and to grow in the United States". Addressing the world leaders at the ongoing forum, he urged leaders of other countries to always put their country first, just like he did, adding that, when the United States of America (USA) grows, so does the world.

This poor cat was found stuck to a frozen lake

January 27, 2018

There was no ID on the cat, and police posted a photo on Facebook. The unusual call came into the fire station just before 8:30 a.m. when a concerned resident spotted the cat on a frozen fire pond in the area of Heath Street and Juniper Ridge Road.

Naidu Misses R-Day Celebrations!

January 27, 2018

His flight was supposed to land at Gannavaram airport by 7 am and the parade was to start at 12 noon. "He would be reaching Vijayawada by 4 pm, nearly nine hours behind the schedule", an official said. "As a courtesy he could have attended At Home hosted by the Governor at the Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad ". Chief Secretary Dinesh Kumar received the Governor and conducted the function.

Laura Plummer pardoned by Egyptian President

January 27, 2018

A Foreign Office spokesman said: 'We continue to provide assistance to Laura and her family, and our embassy remains in regular contact with the Egyptian authorities'. She had taken the pills into Egypt for her partner Omar, who suffers from severe back pain. But prosecutors refused to believe he existed and were convinced she was a lone drug smuggler - leaving her facing the prospect of the death penalty .

Rights Lawyer Latest To Withdraw From Egypt Presidential Race

January 27, 2018

President Sisi's unprecedented crackdown on political activism and fundamental human rights has led to the imprisonment of tens of thousands of dissidents, including 19 American citizens and almost 3,500 young people", the USA politician added.

Putin Calls For 'Revival Of Islamic Education' In Russia

January 27, 2018

She is slated to give a series of speeches and host meetings during her USA visit. Sobchak is creating further controversy in her country by running for election in the first place, due to the fact that other Russian political parties are planning to boycott the election to embarrass Putin over his expected win.

WealthTrust Axiom LLC Has $458000 Holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)

January 27, 2018

The firm has a market cap of $401,450.00, a PE ratio of 18.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 1.22. At the session level, shares of Cheniere Energy, Inc.(NYSE:LNG) moved 1.54% from the open. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have assigned a hold rating and fifteen have issued a buy rating to the company's stock.

Women's bodies discovered in freezer, pond at almond orchard; suspect arrested

January 27, 2018

According to CBS Sacramento, the sheriff stated that the alleged victims "were now known to be here, at this residence, staying on and off". The women were identified Friday afternoon as Kimberly Lynn Taylor, 39 and Jessica Lynn Mazak, 25.

Search underway for climbers on Pakistan's 'killer mountain'

January 27, 2018

A Polish man, Tomek Mackiewicz, and a French woman, Elisabeth Revol, were attempting to ascend Nanga Parbat when they got stuck at the level of 7,400 meters, Geo News said, adding that the duo began their expedition to scale Nanga Parbat on January 8, but communication with them was severed on Thursday.

Capital One Financial's (COF) "Outperform" Rating Reiterated at BMO Capital Markets

January 27, 2018

Ny State Common Retirement Fund holds 2.97% or 15.07 million shares. It has outperformed by 45.78% the S&P500. Duncker Streett & Inc has invested 0.01% in Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF ). Capital One Financial presently has a consensus rating of Hold and an average target price of $106.10. The stock has "Outperform" rating by Wells Fargo on Wednesday, October 25.

2 killed, 10 injured in Assam police firing

January 27, 2018

The report has, however, drawn the ire of Dimasa organizations of Dima Hasao - the Jadike Naiso Hosom, the Dimasa Students' Union and the Dimasa Mothers' Association, among others - who have called a bandh from 5am to 5pm on Thursday. Southern Assam, Mizoram and Tripura are totally cut off due to this agitation, said Pranav Jyoti Sarma, Chief Public Relations Officer Northeast Frontier Railway.

Iraq says United States plane mistakenly kills 11 Iraqi security forces

January 27, 2018

A joint U.S. -Iraqi force carried out an arrest operation in al-Baghdadi district, 90 km west of Ramadi, the provincial capital of Anbar province, Capt. For more than three years, a US -led coalition has supported Iraq in a massive campaign to expel Islamic State extremists from the country. The friendly fire incident drew swift criticism of the USA military presence in Iraq from pro-Iranian figures in Baghdad.

NY, Minnesota sue Trump administration over health care cut

January 27, 2018

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services withheld "legally-required funding" owed to NY, as well as Minnesota, in order for the states to operate their Basic Health Programs , the lawsuit argues. Minnesota's Swanson said in the release that her state stands to lose "hundreds of millions of dollars" in federal funds in the coming years. Schneiderman called the state's Essential Plan a lifeline for low-income New Yorkers and added that the cuts were a "cruel and reckless assault" on ...

Boy's cranium pierced with screw in treehouse-building accident

January 27, 2018

Darius, 13, was building a tree house when he fell and the board came down on his head. "I absolutely panicked, ' Darius" mother Joy Ellingsworth told CNN . X-rays show it stuck between the two halves of his brain. This area is one of the main vein channels that drains blood from the brain, and damage to it could "result in massive hemorrhage", Thomas told Live Science.

Are You A Maze Runner Fan?

January 27, 2018

The plot is so convoluted it defies my ability to explain in the space I have here, but Harvard sophomore Reade Rossman, who saw " Maze Runner: The Death Cure " with me, liked the fact that Theresa is not a damsel-in-distress. The bright lights and high-class civilization of Last City contrasted with the rising rebellion of the unwashed masses outside gives " Death Cure " a whiff of culture-war relevance for anybody paying attention to the news lately.

Setting Tone For 2019, Opposition Leaders Meet In Mumbai For Rally

January 27, 2018

Meanwhile, reacting to reports that the police were mulling filing a case against the organizers of the opposition's march for not taking permission for the event, NCP leader Jitendra Awhad said they had sought a nod for it. After reaching the Gateway (of India), people will stage a sit-in for some time. "There will be no speeches", he said. The BJP's "Tiranga Yatra" started from Chaityabhoomi and concluded at the Kamgar Stadium in Central Mumbai , covering a distance of around 2.5 km.

Teen with terminal cancer gets final wish: to marry high school sweetheart

January 27, 2018

So he turned to the person who had been beside him through it all - and he asked her to spend the rest of that time with him. Dustin Snyder, 19, plans to marry his high school sweetheart, Sierra on Sunday at the Big Red Barn. Dustin Snyder is presently undergoing treatments to remove the tumours from his body. In order to make the ending days of his life the most memorable ones, Dustin Snyder made a decision to tie the knot with Sierra Siverio.

Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards announces her departure

January 27, 2018

She also says President Trump's election has helped galvanize a new generation of progressive leaders and activists. She spoke today with NPR's Sarah McCammon, who has this look back on Richards' career. ELIZABETH TOLEDO: The organization at the time - I think they knew that the partisan political attacks were only going to become more fierce. Under Richards, Planned Parenthood was able to define what Planned Parenthood does, beside offer abortion services like STD/STI testing and ...

Euroskeptic Zeman has poll edge as Czechs vote in runoff

January 27, 2018

Polling stations reopen at 0700 GMT Saturday before closing at 1300, with partial results expected to begin arriving shortly after. He has also called for sanctions to end against Russian Federation over its annexation of Crimea. "Five years ago, my opponent was an active politician". Drahos, a former head of the Academy of Sciences, has also rejected a quota on refugees but puts more emphasis on building relations with European partners.

CLOSED: Mackinac Bridge to stay closed overnight

January 27, 2018

Now (10:10 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26) the Mackinac Bridge is closed to all traffic. It's something the bridge staff watches for each time there's a winter warmup because large chunks of falling ice can create a risky situation for motorists on the bridge.

Girl arrested for R-Day 'bomb plot'

January 27, 2018

We are carrying out investigation and hopefully things would be clear in a couple of days". However, the police issued an alert to all districts that she was plotting a suicide bomb attack on Republic Day. According to her mother, she is safe and is not in touch with ISIS. Police sources said the girl and an accomplice were arrested from Bijbhera town in south Kashmir.

FDA Approves Drug for Rare Cancer That Killed Steve Jobs

January 27, 2018

LUTATHERA, a targeted therapy that carries a radioactive component, is the first drug of its kind approved in the U.S. Following infusion, the targeting molecule binds to a specific receptor on tumor cells that is then internalized into target cells.

Arizona Cardinals hire Al Holcomb, Mike McCoy and Jeff Rodgers

January 27, 2018

Unlike Wilks, McCoy has had head-coaching experience before, as he spent four seasons (2013-2016) guiding the San Diego Chargers from the sidelines. McCoy, 45, was a hot commodity in 2013 and the Cardinals were interested in him as a head coaching candidate at the time before he chose the Chargers and the Cardinals went with Arians.

Morocco launches 2026 W'Cup campaign

January 27, 2018

We are ready to welcome the world and it is our promise to stage a tournament overflowing with real passion and to celebrate the game's values of unity, peace and integrity", said Moulay Hafid Elalamy, Chairman of the Morocco 2026 Bid Committee.

Japan unveils two mythical, lion-like mascots for 2019 Rugby World Cup

January 27, 2018

Rob Abernethy, the general manager of the Rugby World Cup, said the winning entry was whittled down from about 50. Japan Rugby Organising Committee CEO Akira Shimazu said: "Ren-G has a very Japanese feel to it". The red one, G, is his son, symbolizing passion and respect. The faces of the mascots, a parent-child pair, are shaped like a rugby ball. The 2019 Rugby World Cup will be the first hosted in Asia, and the first to have a mascot since 1999, when it was principally hosted by Wales ...

Missing 16-year-old Jholie Moussa's body found in Northern Va. park

January 27, 2018

It was discovered off of a path just beyond the tennis courts and was covered in leaves and debris. As CrimeOnline previously reported , Jholie disappeared on Friday, Jan. Over 21,000 people have joined the Facebook group Bring Jholie Home . The anxious mother posted a Facebook video on January 16, pleading for her daughter's safe return.

Rahul invited for R-Day parade, to be seated in fourth row

January 27, 2018

Naturally the remark didn't go down well with the Congress who reminded GVL that he was not even into politics when the then Congress government honoured Sushma and LK Advani. The Congress alleges that the BJP-led government also ensured that no visiting foreign dignitary met opposition leaders, a convention followed for years.

Trump meant to fire Russian Federation inquiry's special counsel but backed down

January 27, 2018

Fake stories", he said . John Dowd, an attorney for the president, declined to comment. Here's a partial rundown of some of the public appearances in which the president and his surrogates said that Trump was not thinking about terminating the special counsel.

Father arrested in connection with Las Vegas infant's death

January 27, 2018

Medics and officers were summoned shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday to the Avondale Apartments, 9225 W. Charleston Blvd, near Rampart Boulevard, and found a gravely injured 10-month-old who was not breathing and Chu, who was threatening first responders, police said and dispatch records show.

East Chicago man charged with broad daylight kidnapping in Calumet City

January 27, 2018

The FBI released surveillance footage Friday that allegedly captured the kidnapping. He forced the girl into his red Ford Explorer and drove off, prosectors said. "It's pretty, like, surprising ad kind of puts fear into the people, this happening in broad daylight too and a lot of people coming home from school", said Roberto Gonzalez, who lives nearby.

Cow escapes farm to run free with wild bison in Poland

January 27, 2018

The adventurous cow in Poland picked freedom and left a farm, heading to roam with wild bison instead. It was a completely different light-brown shade from the rest of the herd. Kowalczyk, director of the Polish Academy of Sciences' Mammal Research Institute, spotted her recently, and she still seemed healthy. Kowalczyk tell Global News that it won't be an easy operation.

US, others launch new device to punish chemical weapons customers

January 27, 2018

Russian Federation has repeatedly criticized the JIM for arriving at conclusions about chemical attacks in Syria without ever visiting the actual site of an attack, instead following its own pre-established political agenda. The delegation said the US Ambassador's statement on 23/01/2018 regarding the accusation of the Syrian government to use chlorine gas against innocent civilians in Eastern Ghouta "is baseless and unsurprising as it constitutes a cover on crimes committed by armed terrorist ...

Caroline Wozniacki: Serena Williams sends emotional message to new Australian Open champ

January 27, 2018

It felt like Halep was turning the screw when she ran a red-faced Kerber into the ground to seize a 3-1 lead in the second set, but the match was about really catch fire. Williams was the defending Australian Open champion but skipped this year's tournament as she continues to build her way back after giving birth to a baby girl.

West Ham complete loan capture of Euro 2016-winning midfielder from Inter

January 27, 2018

The Hammers' woes have deepened in recent days after forwards Marko Arnautovic and Manuel Lanzini were ruled out for the best part of four weeks, while hitman Andy Carroll is set to be sidelined for three months. "We have a lot of injuries, but I am still positive, we have a bit of momentum and I want to keep that going". A move to the Premier League would certainly be a great way to accelerate his career, and he could help West Ham ensure top flight survival.

Javi Gracia does not know if Troy Deeney will stay at Watford

January 27, 2018

People are very nice. Gracia's first game at the helm comes in the FA Cup with a trip to St Mary's before a Premier League dugout debut at strugglers Stoke. The striker, who joined from AS Monaco in a deal thought to be around £19million, only arrived on the south coast in the past couple of days and is not thought to be ready to be thrown into action straight away.

ICE to start out monitoring license plates throughout US

January 27, 2018

However, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told The Verge that the contract was awarded to Vigilant Solutions, one of the leading purveyors of LPR data. Bennett noted the new contract must comply with that assessment, which she said has "the most stringent requirements known to have been applied for the use of this technology".

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