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CBO moves up debt limit deadline citing tax cut impact on revenue

February 01, 2018

A default on debts had originally been forecasted for late March or early April. But in its new report, CBO said it was moving up that date because of the impact of the December tax-cut legislation. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said the new CBO report had highlighted the "dire effects" of the Republican-passed tax cuts. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan.

Government holds All Party Leaders Meet ahead of Budget Session

February 01, 2018

He also expressed hope that the Triple Talaq bill , which is pending in the Rajya Sabha, will be passed during this session. He said despite the orders of the Supreme Court, the Bill on triple talaq could not be passed by Parliament and Muslim women were denied their rights.

Light snow in the forecast doesn't stop schools from opening Tuesday

February 01, 2018

Sunny skies and a high temperature around 35 are in store for Wednesday, followed by a chance of rain Thursday. "Right now, you're looking at general trends this far out", Eisentrout said . The forecasted high for today is upper 20s, with a low temperature of 11 degrees tonight. Temperatures are expected to creep back above freezing to close out January.

Report issued on Hawaii false missile alert

February 01, 2018

UPDATE: 11:30 a.m. The warning-system officer was sacked and a mid-level manager at the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HEMA) has been suspended. As a result , there was a lack of supervision when the night-shift supervisor called the day-shift workers pretending to be the US military's Pacific Command, which is charged with detecting missile threats.

State Department's Top Career Diplomat Tom Shannon to Retire - Spokeswoman

February 01, 2018

Nauert said Shannon had served under six presidents and 10 secretaries of state. A career diplomat, which included a quick stint as acting secretary of state before Rex Tillerson held the post, Shannon said he would resign once a successor was confirmed.

UK's May: EU citizens won't get same rights after Brexit

February 01, 2018

Woodward said Britain's commitment to its "golden era partnership" with China "has remained constant, steadfast and steady" despite "a lot of shifts around the world" since Britain made a decision to leave the European Union (EU). Mrs May and Mr Xi agreed the importance of having frank conversations in areas where the two countries do not see eye-to-eye, Downing Street said in a statement.

Test of US-Japanese missile interceptor fails again

February 01, 2018

It was unclear why the test failed and an analysis was underway, the official said. The agency, which manages US missile defense systems, issued a statement saying the interceptor was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii.

Gerald Stanley's son speaks at day three of Colten Boushie murder trial

February 01, 2018

Cross said he panicked when the shots first rang out on the farm. "I never realized how violated you feel", Jiricka said. "I could see somebody on the quad, trying to get it to move". He said he saw his father holding a handgun and standing by the driver's side door of the SUV. "She turned to me and said, 'call 911, '" Sheldon said.

Trump Says US Has Turned Page on Trade

February 01, 2018

There, he said that free trade needs to be fair and reciprocal. The 2017 U.S. global trade deficit is on track to exceed that of President Barack Obama's past year in office, according to the U.S. "In the USA, generic medicines have saved more than $1.6 trillion in health care costs in the past decade". Trade agreements like NAFTA make this possible.

2 students shot at a Los Angeles middle school, police say

February 01, 2018

The school is located on the campus of Belmont High School. The conditions of the victims were not immediately known, said Sgt. Edward Bernal of the Los Angeles Unified School District Police Department. Police responded to a report of a shooting at Sal Castro Middle School on February 1, 2018. A 30-year-old woman also was injured but her injuries were considered minor and not the result of a gunshot, according to KTLA .

French Supermarket Chain Under Fire for Inciting 'Nutella Riots'

February 01, 2018

An official with the agency would not give further details. The investigation comes as the government prepares to present a draft law this week aimed at stricter and clearer regulation for big retailers. Some of them like Le Parisien and France Info recalled that in the towns where the frenzies took place, sometimes even requiring the intervention of militarized police, the unemployment rates have reached a national record of between 20 and 30 percent.

Kraft makes its debut among Super Bowl commericals

February 01, 2018

The 2017 Super Bowl in Houston featured a bevy of ads pushing for diversity and immigration in the wake of President Donald Trump's inauguration. For its debut, Kraft is planning to forgo the more traditional route of using celebrity cameos or amusing skits.

Donald Trump reminds us: Melania Trump was once in an Aflac commercial

February 01, 2018

The Ledger-Enquirer reports that he said: "Your chairman I know very well and he's done a fantastic job". "You know that right?" he said. An Aflac commercial. Melania ends up quacking "Aflac" and looking in horror at her webbed feet. Melania Trump is known for saying little publicly. A mad scientist touts the former model's "sex appeal", while the voice coming out of her body becomes that of Gilbert Gottfried, who was sacked from his longtime gig as the duck after joking about the ...

On state visit, May focused on post-Brexit future

February 01, 2018

But her efforts in China risked being overshadowed by the fallout from the unauthorized disclosure of a government analysis highlighting the potential costs of quitting the bloc, underscoring. It was announced after their meeting that JD.com, China's largest retailer, has announced plans to sell £2 billion of United Kingdom goods to Chinese consumers in the next 2-3 years, in a huge boost for Britain.

Obasanjo registers as member for Coaltion for Nigeria movement

February 01, 2018

He said that the movement would provide equal platform for all Nigerians, especially women and youths. He, however, said that he was not tied down to any political party. "There is no one who can fault the issues raised in Obasanjo's letter ". The former Governor pointed out that the old ones in the coalition would be like the guardian angel while the young ones would be in the driver seat and steer the ship of the country.

Analysts say Trump comments bad news for North Korea

February 01, 2018

In September, Trump extended the authority of the U.S. Treasury Department to pursue those who do business with North Korea, but the administration has been quite slow to go after Chinese businesses that help finance Pyongyang. Through his organization, Ji gives theatrical performances entitled "Kotjebi" in the United States to show the horrors faced by those who defected.

Michelle Obama Says Barack Totally Got Shortchanged in Their Post-Presidency Home

February 01, 2018

She's got a living room area and bedroom. "I, you know, I was responsible cause he was being the president when we had to move so he didn't really have time to go house hunting", Michelle added, saying that Barack kind of got the short end of the stick.

Cole Sprouse Joins 'Five Feet Apart' Movie

February 01, 2018

The film will be directed by Justin Baldoni from a script by Mikki Daughtry ("The Children") and Tobias Iaconis ("Sleep Tight"). According to the reports, Justin Baldoni will direct the screen play by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis and academy award victor Cathy Schulman via Welle Entertainment will be producing it.

UAE claims world's longest zipline

February 01, 2018

The experience will see participants fitted with a special suit and equipment for the adventure, with the longest flight itself taking approximately two to three minutes. The maiden flight was the result of a year's planning, including extensive feasibility studies, master-planning, comprehensive surveys, soil tests and construction simulations.

'Modicare' in Budget 2018; Big Boost for Health Sector

February 01, 2018

Welcoming this move, Karni S Arha, Chief Financial Officer of Aviva India said, "Overall health insurance deductions increasing to Rs 50,000 for senior citizens is a big positive move to promote healthcare and safety amongst the most deserving".

Corrected: Sibanye gold miners in S.Africa stuck underground, not in danger

February 01, 2018

In August 2010, 33 miners were trapped at a gold mine in Chile for a record 69 days 700 metres below the ground before being rescued. Between 940 and 950 miners were trapped in the Beatrix mine's Shaft 2 and Shaft 3 on Wednesday night when their elevator shut down during a power outage in a thunderstorm.

Trucker arrested for ignoring signs, barreling through 2000 year old archeological site

February 01, 2018

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, the Nazca Lines consist of around 370 giant drawings of plants and animals in a 450-square-kilometer (174 square mile) area that can be seen from the sky. It is thought they are between 1,500 and 2,000 years old. The designs are believed to have had ritual astronomical functions. "While the Culture Ministry monitors areas with the largest concentration of geoglyphs every day, it [the site] may not be fully protected".

Brit market harshing Vodafone's buzz as sales slump continues

February 01, 2018

In Spain, Vodafone talked up the addition of 45,000 converged customers, of which there are now 2.5 million in total. Vodafone (NASDAQ: VOD ) ADRs are 4.7% lower today after fiscal Q3 results where revenues fell 3.6% with forex headwinds and the company struggled with hot competition in southern Europe.

Train carrying GOP lawmakers strikes trash truck, killing driver

February 01, 2018

EST, almost two hours after it left Washington headed to the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. "Oh, Jesus, sorry about that, we hit a bump here", he told AM 1100 The Flag, a station in Fargo, North Dakota. One person is confirmed dead and six others were sent to the University's Medical Center for treatment, with one in critical condition. Lee said there are a few people "roughed up".

MI man's dog approved for almost $1500 a month in unemployment

February 01, 2018

When he opened the letter, Haddock learned that Ryder had been approved for $360 a week in unemployment benefits from his time working at a Detroit-area restaurant. The unemployment agency sent another letter to Ryder, denying his claim. "It's important to note that no money was paid out, " DeWitt said. I saw the story and it was a case of incorrect information being sent to the UIA for a false claim.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) Lowered to "Sell" at BidaskClub

February 01, 2018

Press coverage about Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment. (NYSE:BKD). 42,553 were reported by Guggenheim Limited. The company was maintained on Monday, September 11 by RBC Capital Markets. (NYSE:BKD) on Tuesday, August 8 with "Buy" rating. The stock has a market capitalization of $1,813.58, a PE ratio of -2.07 and a beta of 1.73.

Federal Bureau of Investigation cites 'grave concerns' over Republican memo: statement

February 01, 2018

In a statement Monday night, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said, "Americans should be deeply concerned by Speaker Ryan's sanctioning of this irresponsible decision". The bureau's public call for the White House to halt publication of a Republican memo condemning its conduct in the Russian Federation investigation puts FBI Director Christopher Wray in open conflict with the President - and his job on the line.

Koshinski Asset Management Inc. Acquires 2005 Shares of Aetna Inc (AET)

February 01, 2018

The company was upgraded on Wednesday, January 3 by PiperJaffray. As per Wednesday, September 16, the company rating was initiated by JP Morgan. Argus Research maintained it with "Buy" rating and $185 target in Tuesday, September 12 report.

Russian Federation says interception of U.S. spy plane posed no danger

February 01, 2018

The Russian military believes that when it dispatches air pilots on reconnaissance missions in this part of the Black Sea the United States should keep in mind that they will encounter Russian fighters, and not Ukrainian partners, or supply all crews with updated maps showing the correct borders of Russia's airspace.

Minister accused of failing to challenge 'half-baked' Brexit 'conspiracy theory'

February 01, 2018

During a debate in the Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg, a senior eurosceptic Tory MP, said: "Will my hon friend the minister confirm that he heard from Charles Grant that officials in the Treasury had deliberately developed a model to show that all options other than staying in the customs union were bad and that officials meant to use this to influence policy".

Budget 2018: Rs 2.95 Lakh Crore Allocated For Defence

February 01, 2018

Finance minister Arun Jaitley in Union Budget 2018 allocated Rs 3 lakh crore for Micro-Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd ( MUDRA ), a almost 20 per cent rise from the a year ago. According to the budget documents, the proposed outlay for the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme has also been raised to Rs 2,300 crore from Rs 1,956 crore.

Earnings Estimates Review of: Amphenol Corporation (APH), Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH)

February 01, 2018

The Company ended its previous trading session at $90.67 with the gain of 2.03%. About 856,750 shares traded. The Relative Volume value measured for Molina Healthcare, Inc . (NYSE:CYS) for 406,354 shares. Rubino Lisa A sold $324,293 worth of stock. (MOH) opened at $91.36 on Thursday. The insider ROMNEY RONNA sold $16,260.

No jacket required: BJP, Congress quibble over Rahul Gandhi's attire

February 01, 2018

A controversy erupted on Wednesday after Meghalaya unit of BJP returned "suit-boot ki sarkar" jibe at Congress President Rahul Gandhi accusing him of wearing a Burberry jacket worth $995, or Rs 63,000 allegedly fleeced from the state exchequer.

Deputy Director Andrew McCabe STEPPING DOWN from Federal Bureau of Investigation

February 01, 2018

Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), cheered McCabe's move Monday, calling it "a step forward". However, the report indicates that he may not have been comfortable with the release of the letter. 2 official, according to Wray's message. Or maybe, as Democrats have warned, this is the beginning of a political-tinged purge of the nation's top law-enforcement agency.

Cape Town gets tighter water restrictions

February 01, 2018

South Africa's biggest tourist destination is in the midst of the worst drought on record after three years of poor rains and the authorities have warned the city will reach Day Zero, when taps will be turned off, on April 16 unless consumption is drastically reduced.

Canadian national anthem changed to become gender-neutral

February 01, 2018

Now, the bill must receive the royal assent of the Governor General - the representative of the British monarch in Canada - in order to officially become law. Conservative senators picked up the party's Commons opposition to the O Canada and attempted to amend it in the Senate after Belanger died, the conflict eventually stretching final debate out over 59 chamber sittings from March, 2017, to the adjournment of Parliament for Christmas and the winter recess last December.

Get NTV, KTN News and Citizen TV back on-air forthwith, court orders

February 01, 2018

They were taken off-air over plans to broadcast opposition leader Raila Odinga's unofficial "inauguration" on Tuesday. The shutdown, unprecedented in Kenya's democratic era, prompted fierce public criticism and raised fears the country was reverting to the censorship that characterised decades of repressive one-party rule under strongman Daniel arap Moi.

Russia Worries North Korea Will Interpret Sanctions as an 'Act of War'

February 01, 2018

Ji now lives in South Korea and runs a group called Now Action and Unity for Human Rights , which helps other North Koreans escape. In 2017 alone, the repressive regime in North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un launched three intercontinental ballistic missiles for testing including one in late November which was known as Hwasong-15.

Big Money, Big Money: Trump's Re-Election Campaign Ended 2017 with $22 Million

February 01, 2018

The lion's share went to Jones Day, which represents Trump on election-related matters and served as White House Counsel Don McGahn's employer before he joined the government. In comparison to Trump, former President Barack Obama only collected roughly $8 million by the end of his first year in office. During Tuesday night's State of the Union address, he raised campaign money by scrolling donors' names during a live stream of his speech to Congress.

Sushma Swaraj arriving tomorrow for a two day visit

February 01, 2018

Swaraj's visit is being waited upon with much speculation by Nepali leaders, political analysts and citizens alike. On Monday, the itinerary was finalised by Nepal's Foreign Ministry and the Indian embassy in Kathmandu . During a recent event in Kathmandu , Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri made it clear that New Delhi was ready to work and cooperate with the new government in Nepal.

MPs Vote To Leave Houses Of Parliament For £3.5bn Refurbishment

February 01, 2018

The House of Lords still has to vote on the proposal, but the upper house is expected to follow MPs' lead. MPs voted 236 to 220 in favour of the move to a temporary location while widespread fix work is carried out on the Palace of Westminster, parts of which date back to the Middle Ages.

SA vs IND 1st ODI: South Africa wins toss; India to bowl

February 01, 2018

In 28 meetings since 1992-93 at home, the Proteas emerged victors 21 times, while India won only five. Such a poor record will not sit well with the current team management that is intent on improving India's all-round showing in overseas conditions.

Magnificent Mominul makes Sri Lanka suffer

February 01, 2018

In reply Sri Lanka lost Dimuth Karunaratne (0) early as he slashed a wide one from Mehedi straight to slip. It could only take a counter-attack to get a move on with proceedings for Sri Lanka . Bangladesh , however, rebuilt after the quick wickets courtesy the efforts of their robust skipper. Mominul Haque and Mosaddek Hossain were dismissed by Herath early on Day 2.

'America's original Mardi Gras': Alabama trolls New Orleans with billboards

February 01, 2018

He doesn't consider the Alabama campaign a threat or challenge. He did note that the New Orleans' celebration is known the world over and extended an invitation to people from Alabama and Mobile to come to New Orleans for the upcoming celebrations.

Pakistani politician, wife found dead at home in Karachi

February 01, 2018

Pakistani police say they have found the bullet-riddled bodies of a veteran politician and his wife at their home in Karachi . Police recovered both bodies by breaking the door of their room. He was elected as member of the Sindh Assembly from PS-16 constituency as a PPP candidate after the 2013 general election. Whereas his wife, Fareeha Razaque was elected to the Sindh Assembly from 2002-2007 on a reserved woman's seat.

Duke Realty Corporation (NASDAQ:DRE) Expected To Report Earnings On Wednesday

February 01, 2018

The Company is engaged in in-house acquisition, portfolio management, asset management, credit research, real estate research, legal, finance and accounting, information technology and capital markets capabilities. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.24 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.06, from 1.3 in 2017Q2. Also, SVP Derek Mccandless sold 10,000 shares of CoreSite Realty Corporation stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 1st.

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Nowshera Sector of J&K, 71 Schools Shut

February 01, 2018

Besides Krishna Ghati sector, Pakistani troops had pounded half a dozen villages in the Naushera sector of nearby Rajouri district yesterday, he said.

FBI Objects to Release of Secret GOP Memo

February 01, 2018

Rep. Adam Schiff , the top-ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, says there is nothing in a classified Republican memo on the Russian Federation investigation that vindicates President Donald Trump . The FBI is pushing back against any public release of a controversial memo from the House Intelligence Committee, saying it has "grave concerns" about its accuracy and was given little time to review it.

Hillary Clinton Auditions for Fire and Fury at the Grammys

February 01, 2018

I mean, if I were being accused of something, and I am not accusing her of anything. "So, in effect, some other reporter accused her", he said . The senior diplomat in the Trump administration also hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said President Donald Trump has always attached huge importance to US' bilateral ties with India and hoped to take them to a new level.

Regeni killed to hurt relations - Sisi (3)

February 01, 2018

An ambassador returned last September. "So we don't get to be here". Sisi said "I will never forget the position of Italy which supported us so much despite the case" of the Friuli-born Cambridge researcher, 28, whose tortured body was found outside Cairo two years ago.

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