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Watchdog Faults Veterans Affairs Secretary Over European Trip Expenses

February 15, 2018

The report states the group's schedule included "significant time for preplanned tourist activities by Secretary Shulkin , his wife, and others on the delegation", and that Shulkin said he'd worked on VA matters when there were no official functions.

India and China in diplomatic tussle over foreign 'intervention' in Maldives' affairs

February 15, 2018

Yameen has rolled back numerous democratic gains the Maldives had made in recent years. As of January, obligations to China accounted for "nearly 80%" of the Maldives' foreign debt, according to Nasheed. When Yameen visited Beijing in December, the two countries signed a free trade agreement that eliminates most tariffs on Maldivian exports, primarily fish, and opens the island nation to Chinese goods and services, including in finance, health care and tourism.

In Budget Speech, Rauner Pushes Tax Cut and Pension Shift

February 15, 2018

Since lawmakers rewrote the state's workers' compensation laws in 2011, IL has led the nation in cost reduction for workers' compensation in all of the relevant categories of cost measurement trends. In his budget address Wednesday he said a newly named task force met this week to study the best remedy. "We have a governor who's been intransigent and if that continues to be the way of the world, then there will be a budget impasse".

NBC removes Ramo from Olympics coverage after remarks about Japan and Korea

February 15, 2018

The agency that represents Ramo did not respond to a request for comment. But that obviously didn't happen. " Joshua Cooper Ramo has completed his responsibilities for NBC in Pyeongchang, and will have no further role on our air", an NBC spokesman said in an e-mail.

IEA Says OPEC Almost Cleared Oil Glut But Shale Risk Looms

February 15, 2018

But oil markets still face soaring United States oil production, which has risen above 10 million barrels per day (bpd), overtaking top exporter Saudi Arabia and coming within reach of top producer Russian Federation. The EIA anticipates USA output will average 10.6 million barrels per day this year and 11.2 million barrels per day next year. But even as the elusive "balance" in the oil market is within reach, the IEA says things might quickly reverse.

Kerala: Youth Congress leader hacked to death in Kannur

February 15, 2018

M Shuhaib, 29, Youth Congress Mattanur block secretary, was having his food on Monday when he was attacked with sharp-edged weapons after the assailants hurled a country-made bomb, police said. Reports suggest that Kannur district in Kerala is extremely politically volatile town. kerala is now being ruled by the Left and the Congress, with coalitions led by the two ruling Kerala by turns.

LDF clears proposal for bus fare hike

February 15, 2018

With this, the minimum charge is slated to rise to Rs 8 from the present Rs 7. Speaking on the revision of concessional fares for students, Saseendran said there would be a marginal increase of Re one for students travelling up to 40 kms.

Climber who died after fall on Mount Hood identified

February 15, 2018

The video shows a helicopter finding a group of climbers, who were stranded on the mountain. She was brought down on a sled roped by rescuers, 600 feet at a time. Climbers used their cellphones to report that conditions were hazardous near the Hogsback area by the summit of the mountain east of Portland. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office says crews are dealing with two separate rescue operations on Oregon's Mount Hood.

Pressure mounts on Australia deputy PM over sex scandal

February 15, 2018

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull used the fact that the pair weren't officially a couple to pardon Joyce of having breached those rules at the time he allegedly helped Campion win jobs in two other Nationals politicians' offices. "To Vikki Campion how deeply sorry I am that she has been dragged into this", Joyce said during a short statement outside of Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday morning, February 13.

Dutch FM in hot water after lying about Putin meeting

February 15, 2018

Minister Halbe Zijlstra of Foreign Affairs will face a critical Tweede Kamer on Tuesday. Previously, Zijlstra worked as VVD Member of Parliament, state secretary for education, culture and science, and as chairman of the VVD in the House of Representatives.

Former Knick Amar'e Stoudemire joining BIG3 league as Tri-State team captain

February 15, 2018

In recent weeks, Baron Davis (3's Company), Ron Artest (Killer 3s) Glen "Big Baby" Davis (Power), Carlos Boozer (Ghost Ballers) and Drew Gooden (3's Company) have been announced as high-profile Co-Captain acquisitions. He recorded 15,994 (18.9 ppg), 6,632 rebounds (7.8 rpg) and 1,054 (1.2 bpg) and won a bronze medal for Team U.S.A.in the 2004 Olympics. He was a six-time NBA All-Star, and was named to five All-NBA Teams (two first teams, three second teams).

Rajapaksa's party wins local bodies polls

February 15, 2018

For the defeat, the SLFP blamed the UNP's economic and foreign policies, including the infamous LKR 11.4 billion Central Bank bond scam in which Wickremesinghe was allegedly involved, albeit indirectly. Rajapakse has since then been calling for a parliamentary election in order to elect a new government. The unexpectedly strong showing could lead to defections away from the centre-left party led by President Maithripala Sirisena, a partner in the country's coalition government, analysts ...

Tell Joyce to go, Shorten tells PM

February 15, 2018

Barnaby Joyce has been granted a temporary leadership reprieve after colleagues agreed to "let the dust settle" following a dramatic intervention by senior party figures led by Nationals president Larry Anthony. Mr Joyce's personal life should be a consideration, she said. Forty per cent surveyed said they were less inclined to vote for him after hearing about the relationship, but one in four said they would be "more likely" to.

Stuck pedal causes SUV to speed up to 160 km/h in Florida

February 15, 2018

Newsom. So Sgt. Scott Newsom posted up at mile marker 153 and waited for his cue to throw stop sticks in front of Cooper's vehicle , a black BMW SUV. Dispatchers tried to work through a resolution on the phone. The BMW spokesperson said in the statement that "BMW drivers have always been able to rely on integrated safety systems that help ensure safe operation of every BMW vehicle ".

Kansas Governors: Teenagers Yes, Dogs No

February 15, 2018

A dog , Angus Woolley, wants to contest in the governor race in Kansas in the United States. "He's a good dog, he's smart and I think he could provide better leadership than what we've had the last seven years in our state", Woolley said.

Jordan to secure 5-year US aid pledge, says Jordanian official

February 15, 2018

It stepped up support for Kurdish-led forces in Syria before its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally Turkey began a military operation against them last month, and has sided firmly with Israel in recognising Jerusalem as its capital, angering Palestinians and drawing rebukes from Arab leaders.

Iranian-Canadian environmental activist Kavous Seyed-Emami dies in prison: son

February 15, 2018

Friends and family of an environmentalist arrested in Iran have expressed shock following news of his death in prison. Iranian authorities must also immediately stop harassing Seyed-Emami's family and cease pressuring them into conducting a burial before the completion of an independent autopsy and medical investigation of the cause of death.

Democrats flip 36th GOP-held state seat with Florida victory

February 15, 2018

It's far short of the almost 1,000 seats Republicans won during former President Barack Obama's tenure, but Democrats see the wins as signs of an energized base that could deliver control of the House, and potentially the Senate, to the party in this year's midterm elections.

Madigan fires long-time aide

February 15, 2018

Madigan told reporters at the statehouse yesterday that he intends to stand up to the governor, but didn't answer numerous questions raised by former campaign worker Alaina Hampton who complained about the behavior of a top Madigan politico a year ago.

YRP dog helps investigation of alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur

February 15, 2018

McArthur, 66, now faces five counts of first-degree murder related to men who have disappeared from Toronto's gay community. McArthur, 66, is charged with five counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of five men: Selim Esen, 44, Soroush Mahmudi, 50, Dean Lisowick, either 43 or 44, Andrew Kinsman, 49, and Majeed Kayhan, 58.

Fee gained't withhold US$559.7M lottery winner's identify

February 15, 2018

Only six states, Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, North Dakota, Ohio and SC, allow Powerball winners to maintain anonymity. Judge Charles Temple heard arguments Tuesday from lawyers for the woman and the state. But after speaking with a lawyer, the complaint says, Doe realized she could have maintained her privacy if a trustee had signed the ticket instead.

Man mauled by lions in Hoedspruit was a suspected illegal poacher

February 15, 2018

A suspected poacher has been mauled to death and eaten by a pride of lions, police have revealed. "It seems the victim was poaching in the game park when he was attacked and killed by lions". The deceased was identified as David Baloyi (50) from the Masingiri area in Mozambique . Poachers are known to target lions as the species are highly prized in areas such as the Far East, where they are used in traditional medicines.

Padman Box Office Collection: Maintains it's pace on Monday

February 15, 2018

The business, expectedly, picked up towards evening/night shows. Padman was merely a single weekend film because come Monday, collections dropped immediately to 5.87 crores. So we thought about making this movie. "But I still would dare to make the film, and one day, I know that they will be quietly watching it and they will understand that this film is very essential for their family, and for the hygiene and happiness of their family", he said.

Australia fails to 'close gap' in improving lives of Aborigines

February 15, 2018

This year it is expected that two more targets will be marked as on track - the goal to halve the gap in Indigenous child mortality rates and to improve early childhood education attendance. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the latest report showed improvement, but not in some areas - such as bridging a gap in life expectancy. "I say to the Prime Minister and the Government - we will work with you, but we will not wait for you".

Convicted Pedophile Re-Elected As Fire Chief After Mayor's Endorsement

February 15, 2018

Gilbert served his sentence and has been volunteering with the Spartansburg Fire Department since 2010. Back in 2001, Gilbert was convicted of "involuntary deviate sexual intercourse" with a 4-year-old girl and served a 5- to 10-year prison sentence.

Detroit police officer, 25, dies after crash on Michigan Avenue

February 15, 2018

On Tuesday, Weathers, 25, was on Michigan Avenue near Clark on the city's southwest side for a training exercise, traveling in an unmarked police vehicle, according to authorities. They say it is their way of mourning the fallen officer, and showing support for their family and the department. Weathers was in the news last summer for a viral video on social media showing him doing push-ups, training and interacting with Detroit children.

Ex-Football Coach Barry Bennell Guilty Of Sex Abuse

February 15, 2018

During the trial, prosecutors told the court that Bennell was a " child molester on an industrial scale " who groomed not only his victims but their families too. He abused the boys at his homes, on trips away and in his auto while on the way to and from training. In transcripts of police interviews which were read in court, Bennell, who has changed his name to Richard Jones, told the police about his grooming process and abuse of boys, but claimed the complainants in the case were " ...

World's 1st robot ski competition takes place on sidelines of Winter Olympics

February 15, 2018

For starters, they all had to be classified as a humanoid robot: each having to stand on two "legs" with elbows and knees complete with humanistic "joints". The robots might have mastered the hard task of opening a door , but there's at least one thing we humans are still masters of... and no, we're not talking about experiencing "love".

15 confirmed dead in Taiwan natural disaster

February 15, 2018

Thousands of emergency workers had combed through the rubble at the foot of the 12-storey Yun Tsui apartment block since the quake struck the eastern city of Hualien on Tuesday. The last body found and that of another family member are to remain in place for now as they lie beneath a girder, which if removed in its present state could cause the building to collapse further.

Cuomo's favorability rating is down, Siena Poll shows

February 15, 2018

Early voting is coming to every county in NY. Cuomo had previously suggested that counties should fund the change at a local level. Cuomo also wants to set aside $7 million for counties to offer early voting up to 12 days before Election Day.

London City Airport shut down after discovery of WWII bomb in Thames

February 15, 2018

The transportation of the device - confirmed by Met and Royal Navy dive teams as a 500kg tapered-end shell measuring approximately 1.5m - will impact on river traffic and motorists are advised that bridges along the route will be temporarily closed to traffic.

Philippines opposes China naming undersea features

February 15, 2018

According to Roque, Beijing had proposed in 2015 to assign Chinese names to five undersea features at Benham Rise before the International Hydrographic Organisation during a conference in Brazil. He said the Philippines was not a part of the 12-member subcommittee. This came after the government was put on the defensive when reports emerged that China had sent survey ships into the area.

Injured Henshaw Ruled Out Of The Rest Of The Six Nations

February 15, 2018

Jack Conan also sustained a knock to his shoulder - but is expected to be back in time to face Warren Gatland's side in Dublin on February 24. "I was really happy with how we started", Schmidt says, "I felt we played with some good width".

Lamoureux-Davidson sets Olympic record as U.S. defeats OAR, 5-0

February 15, 2018

Lamoureux-Davidson broke an Olympic record that had existed since 1960, when Sweden's Carl Goran Oberg scored a pair of goals in eight seconds at the Winter Games in Squaw Valley, Calif. It was the first Olympic goal for the three-time Olympian. Bellamy fired a shot through a Monique screen to open the scoring. The American women were dominant in their 5-0 rout of the Olympic Athletes from Russian Federation, who were outclassed in every phase of the game from the very beginning.

Kingsbury wins Canada's second gold

February 15, 2018

I've lived this moment a million times in my dreams. "Obviously we're going to celebrate, it's been a big campaign, the last four years have been huge and I'll kick back for a little bit and just relax", he said. Mikael Kingsbury, described by rival Matt Graham as the greatest mogul skier in history, had achieved nearly everything in his illustrious career. "What he does is just incredible", Andringa said.

Nagaland former CM declared elected unopposed before polls

February 15, 2018

On the sealing of a pre-poll alliance with BJP, Rio recalled his meeting with Central BJP president, Amit Shah who proposed a triangular alliance between NPF, NDPP and BJP considering their 15 year alliance with NPF. He further said the targeted people were not getting benefit and under opposition-less government the public had played part of opposition. "The NPF [Naga People's Front] candidate withdrew his nomination today [Monday] and the only other candidate of the NDPP was declared ...

Hiker Dies After Fall Off Oregon's Mount Hood

February 15, 2018

At least 7 other climbers are still stranded. Chris Bernard of the 304th Rescue Squadron. Posekany said she's very thankful for all the rescuers who helped her son. Climbers obtain a wilderness permit and are encouraged to fill out a form listing their planned route, the equipment they have and contact information, but it's not mandatory and many don't do it, he said.

Azerbaijani among dead in Moscow plane crash

February 15, 2018

Alexander Neradko, the head of Rosaviatsiya, the state agency overseeing civil aviation, said it will make a detailed scrutiny of Saratov Airlines' operations, but he added that the company had a decent record. The Russian-made plane was reportedly seven years old and bought by Saratov Airlines from another Russian airline a year ago. The choir had been due to give a concert to Russian troops operating in Syria.

Tinder is about to become more like Bumble in an important way

February 15, 2018

Let's be real here - dating in 2018 is tough, and honestly, pretty bad most of the time. If people aren't replying to your ice-breakers or if they're just being plain smug, these apps will redefine dating and love in the time of digital cholera.

Protesters in South Korea come out against Olympics

February 15, 2018

It was a sharp, but possibly fleeting, contrast with many months of rising tensions connected to the North's continued development of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles. It was built in the 1960s under the government of late anti-communist dictator Park Chung-hee as a luxury facility for USA troops stationed in South Korea.

Boston PD tweets Black History Month tribute to Red Auerbach

February 15, 2018

The response to hailing former Boston Celtics head coach Red Auerbach as a civil right hero was widely condemned, including this tweet from Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson , who unsuccessfully ran previous year to be the first Black mayor of the city.

Allegiant Air announces nonstop flights from RDU to Florida's Emerald Coast

February 15, 2018

Allegiant, which employs more than 4,000 team members across the country, plans to immediately begin hiring pilots, flight attendants, maintenance technicians and ground personnel to support operations. We will be there to bring you all of the details. "Walton Beach, and we know they will be thrilled to have this low-priced access to the region". The new flights will bring almost 25,000 additional visitors to the area.

Group of graffiti artists awarded $6.7M in 5Pointz lawsuit in Queens

February 15, 2018

Because of "the abject nature of Wolkoff's willful conduct", Judge Frederic Block awarded the artists the maximum amount of damages permitted under federal law, even though he found the works did not have "a provable market value". Their graffiti was painted over in 2013, and the buildings were torn down a year later. He said he was impressed with the breadth of the artists' works and how many works "spoke to the social issues of our times".

The Dept. of Education Will Reject Trans Students' Bathroom Complaints

February 15, 2018

At the time , advocates for LGBTQ students told HuffPost they anxious that the Trump administration was having a chilling effect on the students who would otherwise submit complaints of discrimination . It prohibits federally funded educational institutions from discriminating against students or employees based on sex. However, the department under President Donald Trump's administration has a different interpretation of Title IX.

Modi applauds 'vibrant relationship' between India, Gulf

February 15, 2018

It was his first ever visit to Oman and to Palestine a first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years. He added that there are several fields of cooperation between the two friendly countries, particularly in food security, major commodities, mining and steel industries, pointing out that there are a number of joint investments among the Omani businessmen and their Indian counterparts.

GOP Candidate Branded 'Sad' and 'Sick' for Meghan Markle Tweet

February 15, 2018

The comment with the altered picture said: "Honey, does this make my face look pale?" Nehlen, who was once suspended by the platform for violating rules regarding anti-Semitic content, posted an image of the reconstructed appearance of an ancient Briton believed to have lived in the region over 9,000 years ago superimposed over an image of Markle, Newsweek reports.

Boult bowls New Zealand to win over England

February 15, 2018

Blazing half-centuries from Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson have guided New Zealand to a 12 run win over England in their Twenty20 cricket global in Wellington . England batsman Jason Roy says the match is hugely important for the team. In the next over Sodhi claimed the huge scalp of Buttler who appeared to have connected sweetly with his shot down the ground, but Tim Southee ran around the rope to take a well-judged catch.

Pot Smokers Not Only Thing High on 4/20 - Traffic Accidents Too

February 15, 2018

The program runs through April this year. With recreational marijuana use now legal in nine states and the District of Columbia, and medical use legal in dozens more, the once underground, counterculture 4/20 gatherings in the USA have become more mainstream in recent years; 4/20 is a counterculture code word for smoking cannabis.

Al-Baghdadi wounded in airstrike near Raqqa in May

February 15, 2018

Iraq's leading daily al-Sabah has quoted Abu Ali al-Basri, Iraq's intelligence and counter-terrorism department chief, on Monday, saying that al-Baghdadi sustained serious wounds to his legs during air raids in Iraq. prison in southern Iraq where many al-Qaeda commanders were detained. According to the official, Al-Baghdadi "is living his last days suffering from diabetes".

Nelly Under Investigation For Sexual Assault

February 15, 2018

The woman elaborated that the rapper tried to kiss her and tried to pull her top off before she ran out of the room. The alleged incidents occurred months after a third woman, 22-year-old Monique Greene , claimed Nelly raped her on his tour bus after a show in Washington.

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