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Scattered Showers for Monday

February 19, 2018

Temperatures will be even warmer this week. Expect showers to roll into central IN between 2am-4am, and continue to fill IN across the state as we approach daybreak. TUESDAY: More rain adn thunder is possible too. Most of the night will be clear, but clouds will gradually start to move in towards the early morning hours.

Indonesia volcano erupts, spewing a 5000-metre ash cloud

February 19, 2018

Another eruption in 2014 killed 16 people, while seven died in a 2016 eruption. The regional volcanic ash advisory centre in Darwin issued a "red notice" to airlines. 19, 2018. Mount Sinabung volcano in Sumatra Island of Indonesia erupted on Monday, spewing columns of ash as high as about five km and sliding hot ash down its slope.

Year-old shot, among others outside Texas Roadhouse

February 19, 2018

The other three victims are in their 20's. The 6-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, but his injury is considered non-life-threatening. "The folks were waiting outside to eat when the shooting occurred", San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said.

Oxfam scandal trio threatened key witness

February 19, 2018

It said it wanted to be "as transparent as possible" as the scandal involving the charity deepens. Two more were dismissed for bullying and intimidation - one of whom also downloaded pornography - and another man was sacked for failing to protect staff.

Duterte to Bong Go: Tell the truth about Navy frigate deal

February 19, 2018

THE Senate begins Monday, February 19, its inquiry into the Philippine Navy's frigate acquisition deal, President Rodrigo Duterte advised Special Assistant to the President Christopher "Bong" Go to tell nothing but the "truth". "He would be very curious as to what will happen to that hearing". Lorenzana reportedly gave the white paper to then Navy Chief, Ronald Joseph Mercado, with a note saying the document came from Go and that a rebuttal or report must be submitted to the President ...

Cooler temperatures, winter weather coming to Ventura County

February 19, 2018

Total snow accumulations of up to two inches, with some localized amounts up to five inches, were expected, along with 25 to 35 miles per hour winds and gusts up to 55 miles per hour in the mountains. "Expect the coldest days of the winter so far on Monday and Tuesday", the weather service said. Forecasters predicted highs in the mid to upper 50s in urban areas.

Cow finds a new life on an island after miraculously escaping

February 19, 2018

But they ignored the advice and as it came out of its shed to be loaded onto to the lorry, reports Daily Mail . Clearly, this cow isn't one to be messed with. The cattle owner was reluctant to shoot the cow because it would mean losing money. Her story of incredible bravery has captured the Polish nation's heart, including local politician and former singer Pawel Kukiz, who is offering to save the "hero cow".

Police searching for missing 73-year-old Brampton woman

February 19, 2018

Her family and friends said the senior, who is active in her church, had never gone missing before and they were concerned for her safety. Susan Berry said her mother Carole was trying to go grocery shopping at a Food Basics store in Georgetown, Ont., on Thursday when she ended up falling.

RCMP seeking missing Sun Peaks man

February 19, 2018

In the meantime he's asking anyone with information to contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000. Ryan Shtuka, 19, was last seen at approximately 2:10 a.m. Search Manager Allan Mole says KSAR is focusing its search efforts around the area he was last seen. "The environment is quite cold, and we have received snow, so we're actioning the search in accordance with that high urgency to try and find him in the early stages of the search".

Shares in Progressive Corp (PGR) Purchased by Cadence Capital Management LLC

February 19, 2018

However, its trading capacity stayed around 3.49 million shares in normal days. Analysts are turning out to be more optimistic than before, with 10 of analysts who cover The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR ) advice adding it to buy candidate list.

Florida school shooting: Trump slams Federal Bureau of Investigation over attack

February 19, 2018

The couple who took care of the alleged shooter, Nikolas Cruz after his mother died last November, told the Sun-Sentinel newspaper that "we had this monster living under our roof and we didn't know". "We wanted to use this occasion as a call to action to ask for an end to gun violence, an end to the lack of action by the congress on gun control legislation and an end to the NRA dominating our politics in the USA on this issue", Democrats Abroad Toronto board member Karin Lippert told CBC ...

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief calls on Turkey, Greece to ease tensions

February 19, 2018

According to Greek news agency AMNA, a Turkish patrol boat rammed into a Greek Coast Guard patrol boat near the Kardak islets in the southeastern Aegean on February 12. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras in a phone call that Greece needed to take necessary measures to decrease the tension in the Aegean Sea, a source from Yildirim's office said.

NCP leader Jonathone N Sangma shot dead in Meghalaya

February 19, 2018

Addressing two election rallies held at the border village of Dalu and Zikzak in Garo Hills today, Irani said that the women in India work tirelessly cooking food in traditional chulas to bring smile in their children's face and acknowledging their hardwork, PM Modi came up with an innovative programme to ease their problem.

Journalist's mother, 1-yr-old daughter found dead in Nagpur

February 19, 2018

On Saturday midnight, the reporter had lodged a missing complaint in a police station. Even as a search was launched for them, they were suspected of being kidnapped and were found murdered on Sunday, their throats slit and their bodies packed in a sack and thrown in a gutter.

India, Iran sign pact during Rouhani visit on leasing port

February 19, 2018

During the talks, it was agreed to continue and increase the pace of negotiation for reaching appropriate results in energy cooperation, including on Farzad-B gas field. This opens up a new gateway to landlocked Afghanistan and breaks Pakistan's access stranglehold over that country. Beyond this, integrating Chabahar with the International North-South Transport Corridor will give India access to energy-rich central Asian republics and Russian Federation.

Five found dead in irrigation tank in AP

February 19, 2018

It is being suspected that group of woodcutters, might have attempted to cross the tank to reach the opposite bank of the tank to escape the police who were conducting vehicle check at Vontimitta on Friday night. A case has been registered and the investigation is on. The bodies were sent to the RIMS in Kadapa for post-mortem. There were no clues to the men's identities except for the photograph of a woman found in the pocket of one of the deceased.

Donald Trump 'in affair': Melania skips flight

February 19, 2018

He then tries to awkwardly put his arm around her as they both walk down without speaking to one another. The cringeworthy moment came just hours after former Playboy model Karen McDougal claimed she and Donald had a sexual relationship in 2006 .

Dozens trapped inside cable cars for hours in Malaysia

February 19, 2018

Datuk Azizan, who is also Langkawi Development Authority chief executive officer, said Panorama Langkawi's technical team was able to mobilise the system manually at about 9pm to bring down the 88 tourists trapped inside 16 gondolas to the base station.

Hillary Clinton is coming to NZ

February 19, 2018

The Growth Faculty has just announced it has secured one of the biggest speakers on the worldwide circuit, Hillary Rodham Clinton. Clinton will be speaking at the Growth Faculty Event at Spark Arena in Auckland on May 7 before heading to Australia to give talks in Melbourne and Sydney.

Sarah Hanson-Young receives George Christensen-inspired death threat

February 19, 2018

In the comment section of the post, Mr Christensen uploaded a second photo of himself aiming a handgun, along with the caption: "You gotta ask yourself, do you feel lucky, greenie punks?" The comment was later edited to read: "You gotta ask yourself, do you have a sense of humour, greenie punks?" Nationals MP George Christensen.

British minister reveals plan to cut university tuition fees

February 19, 2018

The Prime Minister will also use the speech in Derbyshire to encourage a shift in the "outdated attitude" that prizes academic qualifications over technical skills. By contrast, poorer graduates wouldn't benefit because their loans are written off after 30 years anyway. Mrs May will say there should be an end to "false boundaries" and perceptions of different status between vocational and academic study.

Flood watch in effect for Racine County starting Monday night

February 19, 2018

Monday night through Tuesday at noon. Racine County is under a flood watch that begins at 6 p.m. Monday and ends at 6 a.m. Tuesday. " According to the National Weather Service , between.1" and.2" of icing is possible during that time-, as well as breezy winds that may knock down tree branches or power lines if they become ice covered.

Woman accused of fatally shooting driver for cutting her off

February 19, 2018

Devoe's 34-year-old co-worker, whose identity was not released, advised his friend to drive past the Thorndike Exchange, where they had been working, to the Gallagher Intermodal Terminal next door. Devoe had been shot once in the chest, and he was later pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital. Officers later found Paulino's abandoned auto and tracked her down to a building on Grand street, where she had been hiding in a stairwell.

Missing Uber, Lyft driver called 911 before disappearing, family says

February 19, 2018

Thiede's mother says his last phone call was to 911 last Monday around 11 a.m., but the call disconnected before a dispatcher picked up. "I got frightened when I saw the 911 [call] and called police", she told the newspaper. "We didn't talk long, and now I'm upset we didn't talk longer", she said. "We're really getting concerned now", said Kevin Young, a friend. Joshua Thiede was last seen driving a black 2014 Nissan Altima in the 1000 block of Wilshire Boulevard at 11 a.m.

East beaches close en masse as unsafe surf pounds coast

February 19, 2018

Several beaches have been closed, with heavy swells and surf hitting Australia's east coast in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Gita. "Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas", the weather bureau said.

Trump's 'nuclear football' caused dust-up with Chinese officials

February 19, 2018

The misunderstanding was resolved in a flash, per Swan, and the Chinese never laid a finger on the nuclear football. A clash over President Trump's "nuclear football" nearly caused an global incident in November when a Chinese security official was tackled to the ground during a chaotic scene in Beijing, it was revealed Sunday.

Tillerson Says 'I'm Listening' for Signs from N. Korea on Talks

February 19, 2018

The US and North Korea have always been engaged in back-and-forth barbs over the latter's threat of a nuclear attack, however, the Pyongyang participation in the winter Olympics in Seoul raised the speculation of direct talks. Washington says Pyongyang must take concrete steps towards denuclearization before talks can begin, while South Korean President Moon Jae-in has argued for closer involvement to engage the North in talks.

Turkey 'used chemical weapons' in north Syria

February 19, 2018

The Syrian government in Damascus has offered no confirmation. A Kurdish political official familiar with the deal on Afrin said on Sunday that it was possible Russian Federation would object to the agreement as complicating its own diplomatic efforts with Turkey.

Gates To Plead Guilty To Fraud-Related Charges, People Familiar Say

February 19, 2018

That individual and others who discussed the matter spoke on condition of anonymity, citing a judge's gag order restricting comments about the case to the press or the general public. Gates' cooperation would aide Mueller's team's case against Manafort. Despite Gates's extended tour in Trumpworld, a source tells the Times that it's unlikely he has information that would "turn the screws on Trump", but should Manafort maintain his not-guilty plea, Gates's testimony could prove crucial to ...

Trudeaus at the Taj

February 19, 2018

He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and efforts to expand trade will dominate an agenda also covering energy, education and infrastructure. "I was about Xavs age when I first visited the Taj Mahal nearly 35 years ago. There have been media reports in recent times that Indian officials have been prevented from entering Gurudwaras in Canada by these radical elements there but there are indications that the Canadian Government is reluctant to intervene on the matter.

Saudi King holds call with Egyptian president

February 19, 2018

On Feb 18, 2018, the Finance Minister Jaitely along with his counterpart Minister from Saudi Arab will open the "Saudi-Indian Business Council". The two leaders also discussed the distinct bilateral relations binding the Kingdom and Egypt and the means to further promote them in all spheres.

Missouri youth baseball team moves forward with AR-15 raffle despite criticism

February 19, 2018

A father of one of the kids co-founded a firearm company, and provided the weapon for the team's use. Levi Patterson , the coach of a 9-and-under team in Neosho, said the idea was conceived before the February 14 shooting at Parkland High School in South Florida, the Star reported.

National Football League mock draft: Kirk Cousins or Baker Mayfield to the Broncos?

February 19, 2018

Although the Redskins recently traded for quarterback Alex Smith , they could place a franchise tag on Cousins to prevent him from becoming a free agent and then trade him to get value in return. The Redskins have applied the franchise tag to Cousins the past two seasons, and the option to tag and trade Cousins is still on the table. He's thrown for at least 4,000 yards, 25 touchdowns and 11, 12 and 13 interceptions over the last three years, respectively.

Weekend Storm Will Bring Hazardous Winter Conditions To Western Montana

February 19, 2018

The National Weather Service is forecasting up to three-quarters of an inch of rain Monday and Monday night , before the rain turns to snow heading into Tuesday . Sunday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 26 and calm wind. As you would expect, that will lead to more rain/mix than straight snow.

Two missing after Swiss avalanche

February 19, 2018

Earlier they had reported that ten people were missing after a witness raised the alarm, unaware that the group were safe. The Valais police later said the number of missing had been revised down to two. "The avalanche risk is now level three out of five, meaning more avalanches are possible in the days ahead". The avalanche occurred in the Swiss canton of Valais, an area well-known for its handsome surroundings and alpine sports.

Netanyahu Accuses Polish PM Of Anti-Semitism

February 19, 2018

Poland's government said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's comments saying Jews were perpetrators in World War Two as well as Poles and others, which were condemned by Israel, were not meant to deny the Holocaust . "The Polish Prime Minister's remarks here in Munich are outrageous", Netanyahu said in a curt statement sent to media after the conclusion of the Sabbath in Israel.

Broward Sheriff: His office got 20 calls about suspect

February 19, 2018

Days after the killings, a somber series of vigils and funerals were being held in and around Parkland, a Fort Lauderdale suburb of about 32,000 people. The FBI said it did not investigate the claims or pass the information to its Miami field office. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the shooting that killed 17 people Wednesday was a "tragic consequence" of the FBI's missteps and ordered a review of the Justice Department's processes.

Jo Cox widower quits foundation after admitting harassment

February 19, 2018

Mr Cox apologised for the "hurt and offence" caused by his past behaviour. "In the aftermath of Jo's murder, I promised that I would dedicate my life to two things, firstly loving and protecting our children and secondly fighting the hatred that killed Jo".

YouTube user who warned Federal Bureau of Investigation on Florida shooter speaks out

February 19, 2018

Holding signs that read "Never Again", demonstrators called on the U.S. government to take action to prevent future violence. A report dated November 20, 2014 says neighbors called police when Cruz was discovered shooting at her chickens in the back yard.

Missing Child Alert issued for missing Orlando girl

February 19, 2018

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BJD, BJP at loggerheads over Bargarh cash seizure

February 19, 2018

Besides, it sought the transfer of Padmapur SDPO Laxmi Narayan Panda alleging that he was working to favour the ruling-BJD in the upcoming by-election. This is the second instance of cash being seized by the police which found Rs 3.2 lakh a couple of days back. "The money was being carried for the BJP", alleged BJD vice-president and Odisha minister S N Patro.

Missing woman's body found in Chippewa National Forest

February 19, 2018

Around 8:15 p.m., authorities found Blevins, 27, in a wooded area in the Chippewa National Forest in Shingobee Township. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner will determine the cause of Blevins' death. The Cass County Sheriff's Office was assisted in the case by the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office, BCA, Akeley Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol.

Labour MPs 'met Soviet bloc agents'

February 19, 2018

The allegations have been strongly denied by all concerned and Czech officials have said that archive material shows Mr Corbyn was only ever regarded as a "person of interest" rather than an asset. "Mr Corbyn was an honest man, but stupid", he added. Labour last night described the claims as "absurd", while Mr Livingstone said they were a "tissue of lies".

Killer Keith Whitehouse absconds from HMP Leyhill

February 19, 2018

An inmate serving a life sentence for manslaughter has been recaptured after absconding from an open prison. He bludgeoned his victim over the head with a brick before forcing her to have sex at knifepoint in a graveyard and stabbing her in the head.

Kvitova beats Wozniacki to meet Muguruza in Qatar Open final

February 19, 2018

It is the first time Kvitova has been ranked among the world's elite since a horrific knife attack at her home in December 2016 left her with an injured hand. The Spaniard hurt her knee during that rally and needed a medical timeout. But Kvitova was not the one to give up as she pulled things back to draw level at 3-3.

US Olympian Trolls Mike Pence In Social Media Post

February 18, 2018

Kenworthy announced on Twitter that he broke his thumb during practice. Really? Then Perhaps you shouldn't have spent the past few weeks talking about him. Unlike Clinton, Pence did not give an impassioned speech against gay marriage on the floor of the Senate. Rippon initially refused, although he later reconsidered and said he was open to speaking with Pence after the Olympics.

US Vice President Mike Pence says he ignored Kim Jong Un's sister

February 19, 2018

Pence only stood when the US team entered the arena. While attending, Pence refused to stand when South Korea entered the arena because they were joined with the North Korean athletes. North Korea has made clear that it does not intend to negotiate away its nuclear and missile programs in return for relief from worldwide sanctions.

Far-right nationalists march through EU presidency capital Sofia

February 19, 2018

The march was condemned by the World Jewish Congress, the US Embassy in Sofia, and the Bulgarian government which deemed the demonstration "shameful". The organization noted that Lukov had been a proponent of anti-Semitic laws in Bulgaria and that his party had supported the deportation of 11,343 Jews from Bulgarian-controlled territories in Macedonia and eastern Serbia to the Tremblinka death camp, where they were killed.

Doctors Remove 14 Worms From Woman's Eye

February 18, 2018

Two other types of Thelazia eye worm infections had been seen in people before, but never this kind, according to Richard Bradbury of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Previous cases of such eye worm infections have been reported worldwide, predominantly in Europe and Asia and in rural communities with close proximity to animals and with poor living standards, the researchers said.

In NH, mystery Powerball victor will receive payment

February 18, 2018

Jane Doe will get her money. Judge Charles Temple issued his ruling Friday, just days after hearing arguments from the winner's lawyers and lawyers representing the state lottery commission. Attorneys for the woman recently filed a lawsuit in Hillsborough County Superior Court asking for her identity to remain a secret. New Hampshire is one of a handful of states that allows trusts to anonymously claim lottery prizes.

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