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Texas man dies after sand dune collapses on him on Florida beach

January 31, 2018

Augustine when it collapsed on him. "My precious, big brother is with Jesus". What started as a fun family holiday in Florida ended in tragedy after a father of three was buried alive while trying to dig a tunnel in the sand. After the family walked down the beach with their young children to play and "burn some energy", Goggin started to dig a tunnel in the sand dune near the beach walkover, Burt said.

Starr: Mueller should investigate whether Trump lied

January 31, 2018

Collins, who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee, also said that in her opinion, Trump, who has prolifically posted on Twitter about the investigation for months, should "never" talk about it except in private with legal counsel. There have been conversations about protecting Mueller in the past, but last week's report by The New York Times , claiming that Trump wanted to fire the investigator last summer, brought new attention to the matter, even though Trump denied the report and ...

Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo open

January 31, 2018

Their cases have been beset by legal woes at Guantanamo, where a bespoke criminal justice system grants detainees - who are considered "unprivileged enemy belligerents" - only some of the legal rights that USA federal courts guarantee. "Symbolically, it reaffirms his interest in perpetrating a symbol that has greatly damaged the United States". When Obama left office, eight years after signing the closing order, there were still 41 inmates.

Shell Makes Large Deep-Water Discovery in Gulf of Mexico

January 31, 2018

The discovery in a "Shell heartland" adds to its Paleogene exploration success in the Perdido area. After three years of depressed investment and activity, the Gulf of Mexico is set to stage a comeback this year, energy consultants Wood Mackenzie said in a new insight earlier this month.

US Apple Association makes statement on State of the Union message

January 31, 2018

Colin Robertson, the Vice President and a Fellow of Canadian Global Affairs Institute, expects the participation of Canada and Mexico in a free trade agreement with nine other markets to have some influence on the NAFTA negotiations. We export more than twice as many cars per year than we did before NAFTA. "Not only do we have a Plan B, we have a Plan C and D and E and F", said Prime Minister Trudeau.

New Details on Mark Salling's Sad Final Days

January 31, 2018

After his arrest in December 2015, Salling, best known for playing Noah Puckerman on the hit TV series, was indicted in May 2016 after a search warrant led to the discovery of over 50,000 images on his computer and flashdrive. He also had 4,000 other photos, along with 160 videos downloaded on a thumb drive. He died at the age of 35 and is survived by his father, mother and brother.

Trump says he's in favor of releasing memo

January 31, 2018

Although the memo , drafted by House Intelligence Committee, is classified, its members voted on Monday to release it to the public, using an arcane House rule that allows it to release classified information if it is in the public's interest.

Lord Bates Offers His Resignation For Being Late

January 31, 2018

Aid Minister Lord Michael Bates said he was "thoroughly ashamed" at the "discourtesy" he had shown Labour's Baroness Lister . He walked out the chamber after making his remarks from the despatch box during oral questions. Bates, who was MP for Langbaurgh from 1992 to 1997, has held a series of junior ministerial roles since entering the Lords. "I'm thoroughly ashamed for not being in my place and so I therefore shall be offering my resignation to the prime minister with immediate ...

(EFX) Shares Sold by Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc

January 31, 2018

Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX ) has risen 11.28% since January 31, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 20.81% the S&P500. Ron Bobman increased its stake in Progressive Corp Ohio (PGR) by 14.56% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Feds Move to Dismiss Menendez Corruption Indictment

January 31, 2018

Bob Menendez, likely bringing the legal case against the New Jersey Democrat to a close. Prosecutors had accused the 64-year-old New Jersey senator of a bribery scheme involving almost $1 million in contributions and gifts from Dr. "Certain elements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and of our state cannot understand or, even worse, accept that the Latino kid from Union City and Hudson County can grow up and be a U.S.

Muji pulls catalog in China that left disputed islands off map

January 31, 2018

Muji joined a string of companies including hotel keeper Marriott and fashion brand Zara that Beijing has criticized this year for commercial materials that fail to reflect its territorial claims. Tokyo conveyed its concerns to Beijing Tuesday night through diplomatic channels, he said, after recently learning of the order. "We can by no means accept the measure based on China's unilateral claims", Yoshihide Suga said at a news conference, according to Kyodo News.

Rep. Trey Gowdy abruptly announces retirement from Congress

January 31, 2018

Gowdy issued a statement early Wednesday afternoon, saying he no longer enjoys politics and will be returning to his prior life in the justice system. The former prosecutor relentlessly led Republicans' Benghazi investigation, a push that effectively damaged Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Gowdy is one of the most high-profile Republicans in the House.

Russian Federation expected to interfere in USA midterm elections — CIA Director

January 31, 2018

A senior USA intelligence official based in Moscow was also called back to Washington for the meeting with the CIA chief, said a person familiar with the events, who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive meeting.

EPS for Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) Expected At $

January 31, 2018

The company has market cap of $335.96 million. In that case, its shares would mark a 7.84% decline from the most recent price. The stock increased 0.88% or $1.1 during the last trading session, reaching $126.32. (NASDAQ:PACB) for 74,400 shares. Tower Cap Ltd Llc (Trc) holds 11,673 shares. Spears Abacus Advsrs Ltd Company holds 0.03% of its portfolio in Visa Inc.

Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN), EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) — Stocks Trend Prediction

January 31, 2018

About 1.14 million shares traded. SYSCO (NYSE:SYY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 8th. It has underperformed by 5.47% the S&P500. Segall Bryant Hamill stated it has 9,374 shares or 0.01% of all its holdings. Connable Office Inc sold 17,371 shares as the company's stock rose 4.26% with the market.

India slips 10 places to 42 in Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index

January 31, 2018

Malta has scored its steepest decline yet in the Democracy Index published by the newspaper The Economist. As a result, its democracy score improved from 2.91, classified as an "authoritarian regime", to 4.06, a "hybrid regime" 30 places higher in the rankings.

'Super Blue Blood Moon' Visible In India, Millions Watch Across The World

January 31, 2018

The lunar eclipse already started when the Moon became visible at around 6:45 pm. So this super blue moon will also be a blood moon, because it coincides with a lunar eclipse! Most significantly, the moon passed through the shadow of the Earth.

Padmaavat: US families book entire theatre, dance to Ghoomar dressed as Padmavati

January 31, 2018

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Padmaavat is not just been creating waves in India but in the overseas market as well. Ghoomar was also played during a basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat teams at the NBA (National Basketball Association) in the US where cheerleaders were seen dancing to the song during the match on January 28.

Train carrying GOP House members crashes outside Crozet

January 31, 2018

Emergency crews have worked to clear all of the cars and have confirmed five injuries thus far. "Members with medical training are assisting the drivers of the truck", tweeted Rep. James Lankford tweeted. "The train stopped just at the crossing, after striking the truck and fortunately several members of Congress are physicians - Dr.

Controversial Republican memo to come out quickly, White House says

January 31, 2018

Reps. Mark Meadows (R-NC) and Sean Duffy (R-WI), as well as the president's own son, Donald Trump Jr., have pushed for the memo's release on Twitter with the hashtag #ReleaseTheMemo . Conservatives like Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Jim Jordan (R-OH) have made appearances on Fox News' Hannity in recent weeks, claiming that the memo proves Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation investigation is " a lie built on corruption " and "a palace coup".

Train derails after smashing into truck - major rescue operation launched

January 31, 2018

The office of Rep. Roger Marshall , R-Kan., said the lawmaker and doctor was helping people who were injured. We are on our way to our annual GOP retreat, the train carrying members and spouses hit something. From the Amtrak station in Charlottesville, the regular passenger service takes a little more than three hours to get to White Sulphur Springs. A train carrying Republican lawmakers to a retreat slammed into a truck Wednesday morning.

China calls on Trump to discard "Cold War mentality"

January 31, 2018

China says the US must get over what it characterized as a "Cold War mentality and zero-sum ideology" in a response to President TrumpDonald John TrumpStormy Daniels on statement denying Trump affair: "I do not know where it came from" Five Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union Van Jones: Trump "selling sweet-tasting candy with poison in it" MORE's State of the Union address.

STATE OF UNION | US military needs 'unmatched power'

January 31, 2018

The president said the United States was applying "maximum pressure" to prevent any such attack. "Past experience has taught us that complacency and concessions only invite aggression and provocation, ?" Cha said in his essay that he relayed some of the views stated above while he was "under consideration for a position in this administration".

Michelle Obama Reveals What the Trumps Gifted Her on Inauguration Day 2017

January 31, 2018

Obama's interview on Ellen will air on Thursday. Now, however, the suspense is over, because Obama is personally divulging what was in the Tiffany Box from Melania . "Never before do you get this gift, so I'm sort of like okay", Obama, who had a super-confused look on her face during the exchange captured on video, to Ellen DeGeneres .

Angelina Jolie says she is working with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation to combat sexual violence

January 31, 2018

The 42-year old actress has always been known to be a humanitarian advocate throughout her career. Welcoming Jolie, 42, Stoltenberg praised her "strong voice" and "great leadership for empowering women and the fight against sexual violence".

Israel, Lebanon argue over offshore energy block, Beirut slams 'threat'

January 31, 2018

The leaders were responding to Lieberman's comments earlier in the day in which he described as "very provocative" the Lebanese offshore oil and gas exploration tender on the countries' maritime border, and urged worldwide firms not to bid.

SC to Madras HC: decide Karti's plea against lookout circular

January 31, 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, however, made clear that the LOCs, issued on June 16 and July 28 past year against them shall remain in force till the Madras High Court takes a decision on the petitions. Referring to the February 2, 2017 order of the Special CBI court discharging Maran brothers - Kalanidhi and Dayanidhi Maran, Karti Chidambaram said that that there was no offence relating to the FIPB approval to Global Communications Holdings Services Ltd, Mauritius to invest in ...

Trump urges Congress to help stimulate $1.5 trillion in infrastructure spending

January 31, 2018

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue did not attend the event as he was at an undisclosed secure location in case of an untoward incident. He said it took two years to build a road or bridge in Australia and 10 years in America. "Since we passed tax cuts , roughly three million workers have already gotten tax cut bonuses". "This is our new American moment". I want our poor to have their chance to rise .

Gov. issues 'Stand for the Flag Super Bowl Sunday' proclamation

January 31, 2018

McMaster linked saluting the United States flag during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" to the support of the nation's troops. McMaster's proclamation comes several months after President TrumpDonald John TrumpCynthia Nixon calls for Americans to "take to the streets" if Trump fires Mueller Trump declines to implement new Russian Federation sanctions Comey praises McCabe: He "stood tall" while "small people" tried to tear down the FBI MORE reignited a feud with the NFL over ...

French mountain climber rescued recovering in hospital

January 31, 2018

The secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, Karrar Haidri, told Dawn that according to the information he had, Ms Revol was going back to France and arrangements were being made to do so. "! Elisabeth #Revol found!", the Polish winter climbing team said on Facebook on Sunday. The team was evacuated by helicopter after a five and a half hour descent down the mountain to Nanga Parbat's Camp One early Sunday.

When Should You Buy Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc (NYSE:SC)?

January 31, 2018

Quantitative Systematic Strategies Limited Liability holds 97,038 shares or 0.39% of its portfolio. WINDACRE PARTNERSHIP LLC owned 20.01% of Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc . It has a 9.82 P/E ratio. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 10,577 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $135,000 after acquiring an additional 717 shares during the last quarter.

Rosenstein asked for Trump to reconsider releasing Nunes memo, Washington Post reports

January 31, 2018

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., said the release of the memo was likely to be embarrassing for Democrats like ranking Rep. Adam Schiff , D-Calif., who had fought tooth and nail to block it. "It would set a very unsafe precedent". Schiff said Republicans had blocked the Democratic version but told reporters they hoped to release the transcript of the meeting so the public can judge the tenor of the discussion and vote.

Pentagon Reviewing Military Use Of Exercise Trackers

January 31, 2018

The map is not live, but shows a pattern of accumulated activity between 2015 and September 2017. According to Strava , the global heat map is "the largest, richest, and most lovely dataset of its kind". The US Department of Defense has said that all DoD personnel are recommended to limit their public profiles on all internet sites, especially social media.

CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald resigns after report she invested in tobacco stocks

January 31, 2018

Politico noted that critics said "her trading behavior broke with ethical norms for public health officials and was, at best, sloppy". In the latest example of conflicts of interest within the Trump administration, a top public health official purchased shares in a major tobacco company only one month to her job as the head of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention - an agency dedicated to promoting public health and reducing tobacco use.

Republican Says Dems Should Release Their 'Sloppy, Chewbacca' Response to Intelligence 'Memo'

January 31, 2018

Got it? Despite warnings from the president's own Justice Department that release of the Nunes memo would be "extremely reckless", Republicans on the committee voted Monday to do it anyway. "Great speech", Duncan said following Trump's State of the Union address . When asked whether the memo saga in the House could be chalked up to partisan politics, Lankford said, "We'll let them work that out".

Only One Member Of The Congressional Black Caucus Applauded Low Black Unemployment

January 31, 2018

The official Black Caucus Twitter account posted a message relative to black employment rates in America earlier today, noting that the unemployment rate dropped significantly during former President Barack Obama's White House tenure. "The black unemployment rate fell from 16.5% to 7.8% from January 2011 -January 2017", the tweet reads . Jay-Z said that Trump's election laid bare the persistence of racism in the United States and voiced dismay at the president's reported quip that he ...

A call for unity against a backdrop of controversy and division

January 31, 2018

Trump took credit for US economic gains including a soaring stock market and a low jobless rate. Trump vowed to "fix bad trade deals and negotiate new ones" but did not refer to the possibility of rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership - now an 11-nation free trade agreement from which the United States withdrew in January a year ago - as he did in a speech Friday in Davos, Switzerland.

President Trump delivers State of the Union

January 31, 2018

Strength metaphors: Trump began by saying the state of the union was "strong because our people are strong". "And together we are building a safe, strong and proud America". "I appreciate President Trump using his address to highlight some of the work he and Congress are pursuing to empower America's families and job creators".

Shares in Emerson Electric Company (NYSE:EMR) Purchased by Garde Capital Inc

January 31, 2018

A total of 2.14 Million shares exchanged at hands and its Average Volume is 3.69 Million. The institutional investor held 63,431 shares of the consumer electronics and appliances company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $3.99 million, down from 83,535 at the end of the previous reported quarter.

Leading GOP candidate for Colorado governor drops out of race

January 31, 2018

His decision to drop out is the latest turn in a governor's race that has become one of the most dynamic contests in recent Colorado history. Tancredo ran for governor in 2010 and 2014 - the first time as a candidate of the American Constitution Party.

Abetment Charges Framed Against Sooraj Pancholi In Jiah Khan's Death Case

January 31, 2018

The chargesheet further says that Khan had left Panscholi's house, where she had been staying for two days, the same morning she died. Pancholi's parents, Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, are well known in Bollywood and have fought equally ferociously to defend their son, arguing that Khan was emotionally unstable and had attempted suicide in the past.

Tariq Ramadan detained in France over rape accusations

January 31, 2018

AN Oxford Uni Islamic scholar has been detained in Paris after being accused of rape by two women. A well-known figure in the Middle East, he is the grandson of the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood movement in Egypt, Hassan al-Banna. She told Le Monde and Le Parisien about the alleged attack, which bore similarities to Ayari's account: a meeting on the sidelines of a conference after a written correspondence with the Islamologist, followed by an extremely violent assault after meeting in ...

Mehbooba denounces Kashmir Deputy Mufti's call for separate state for Muslims

January 31, 2018

He further said that govt had turned a deaf ear to problems of Muslims and was not doing anything to improve their condition. Stating that women watching men play with "bare knees" is violated in the tenets of Islam and is forbidden, Mufti Athar Kasmi, a cleric at Darul Uloom, lashed out at the men who allow their wives to watch the game or even its broadcast.

Earnings on the Doorstep For Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

January 31, 2018

About 1.92 million shares traded or 26.26% up from the average. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc now has $86.06B valuation. (NYSE: TMO)'s earnings is on the doorstep as the firm is set to report on 1/31/2018 8:30:00 AM. Strs Ohio accumulated 0.23% or 287,515 shares. Another trade for 31,600 shares valued at $1.76 million was sold by HAUENSTEIN GLEN W. For now, the company has PEG ratio of 3.06.

Trump Honors Teens Slain By MS-13

January 31, 2018

Most of the MS13 members arrested were illegal immigrants. The homicides gave Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions an excuse to defend their calls for stronger immigration enforcement, with the president tying illegal immigration to the gangs that "infiltrated our neighborhoods and recruited our vulnerable young people".

Ryan supports release of controversial Federal Bureau of Investigation memo

January 31, 2018

On Monday, the committee, which is led by Rep. Devin Nunes , R-Calif., voted along party lines to make the memo public under an obscure House rule, while rejecting disseminating a rebuttal memo by the committee's Democrats. "We're being responsible people". "The FBI may not like it, but that has nothing to do with national security". They talk to you, I don't. Since that letter was written, Wray was allowed to review the memo, though it has not been reviewed by the FBI's in-house lawyers, ...

Amnesty International USA Response to State of the Union

January 31, 2018

But they have never, not once, in the history of our United States, managed to match the strength and spirit of a people united in defense of their future. Trump said his proposal represents a "down-the-middle compromise" - leading to laughter from the Democratic side of the House chamber. Another guest that will center on immigration is Agent Celestino "CJ" Martinez, who is a Supervisory Special Agent for the U.S.

Kenya: I Skipped Raila Oath Due to Security Fears - Kalonzo

January 31, 2018

National Super Alliance leaders say they fear for their lives following the Tuesday night attack on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's home in Karen, Nairobi. "Fortunately, it was a stun hand grenade which is not meant to harm but it just gives a loud bang and is meant to scare.This is different from the disintegrating hand grenade which normally has pellets that can kill you".

The House Memo, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and FISA

January 31, 2018

He initially indicated he supports the memo's release. The memo also reportedly claims that Rosenstein approved an application to extend the surveillance of Page. They invoked a little-known rule that had never been used in the 41-year history of the House Intelligence Committee to approve the release of a contentious memo containing highly classified material.

'Poor leadership' cited by Eskom interim CEO Phakamani Hadebe

January 31, 2018

Eskom could discuss that with entities like the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), Hedebe said. Hadebe said that managing liquidity remained Eskom's key focus area, adding that "the sustainability of Eskom can not be maintained through borrowing".

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