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Students critical after consuming substance at Gold Coast school

Февраля 21, 2018

Saint Stephen's College is a co-educational private school at Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast. Four of the students are in a critical condition. Queensland Ambulance Service senior operations supervisor Patrick Berry said they were still trying to ascertain toxicology results but they believed the boys had swallowed a drug and were initially treating them for an overdose.

Gabriel Jesus - Back in the game

Февраля 21, 2018

Brazilian striker Jesus has been out of action since suffering medial collateral ligament damage during City's clash goalless draw with Crystal Palace on New Year's Eve. "I've never felt that pain and in your knee, it's always hard". "I don't know when he'll be ready definitely to be with us, with the team, but the first step is they made one or two weeks training alone and today is the first with the team".

Norwalk Child Dies From Flu Complications

Февраля 21, 2018

Last month, a 10-year-old New Canaan boy, Nico Mallozzi, died of flu complications. Elizabeth school officials say as of January 30, 16 students and faculty members in the district reported flu-like symptoms - it was half the number this time past year.

Blues lose to Sharks in heartbreaking fashion

Февраля 21, 2018

Carter Hutton allowed three goals on 23 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks . After a scoreless first period in which the Sharks possessed a slight territorial advantage, reflected by a 12-8 advantage in shots on goal, Couture broke the scoring seal at 6:35 of the second period.

Trump backs effort to improve gun background checks -White House

Февраля 21, 2018

The students' outrage over Trump's comments came one day after hundreds of gun control advocates rallied at the Broward County federal courthouse with students who survived the attack, parents and community leaders to demand a ban on the sale of assault weapons in the state.

Army awards heroism medals to JROTC cadets killed in Florida school shooting

Февраля 21, 2018

One recipient of the medal is Peter Wang, a 15-year-old cadet who was reportedly last seen holding a door open so that other students could escape from the shooter. Wang's dream was to get accepted to the United States Military Academy (USMA), also called West Point. "The performance must have involved the acceptance of danger and extraordinary responsibilities, exemplifying praiseworthy fortitude and courage", the Army said.

Florida shooting survivor has powerful message for President Trump and the NRA

Февраля 21, 2018

The incident happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, a town about 50km north of Fort Lauderdale , shortly before 3 pm as the school day was coming to a close on Wednesday.The shooting killed 17 and injured 15 others. On Friday, a group called 'Student Walkout Against Gun Violence, ' which appears to have been launched in response to the Florida shooting, said it is planning a nationwide walkout sometime next week in schools across the country to demand action.

Michael Moore Marched in Anti-Trump Rally Allegedly Organized by Russians

Февраля 21, 2018

According to a grand jury indictment, which was signed by Special Counsel Robert Muller and released last Friday, the November 12, "Trump is NOT my president" rally was organized by 13 Russian nationals who were charged with meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign.

Alpine skiing: Beyond Vonn and Goggia, challengers hope for a downhill upset

Февраля 21, 2018

Vonn and Goggia, the overall downhill World Cup leader, were among the favorites for the event, but the 33-year-old American could not match her rival's pace. "I was able to push it a little more". "Lindsey is a great skier, the greatest skier, a great person and a great woman", Goggia said. "It's been really hard for me not to get emotional for so many reasons, especially because of my grandfather", Vonn said.

Toddler's parents wait for decision in life-support treatment fight

Февраля 21, 2018

Supporters of Tom Evans and Kate James the parents of 20-month-old Alfie Evans , outside Liverpool Civil and Family Court during a hearing related to their dispute with medics looking after their son at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Evans has planned have not been revealed. Specialists had told Mr Justice Hayden that Alfie had a "progressive, ultimately fatal neurodegenerative condition" which had not been diagnosed - one doctor said it might become known as "Alfie's disease".

Huskers get back on track with win over Indiana

Февраля 21, 2018

Nebraska (21-9, 12-5 in Big Ten) was led by junior James Palmer, Junior with 15 points. His team's shortcomings on the glass were no fault of Juwan Morgan's , who grabbed a game-high nine rebounds and added 13 points. After making four of its first seven shots, Nebraska went 7-for-28 the rest of the way with 14 of the shot attempts coming from three-point range. Freshman Justin Smith led the charge, scoring 10 points in the first six minutes of the second session.

Golden Knights keep savaging Montreal - on and off the ice

Февраля 21, 2018

This is the Anaheim side - now with 71 points and very much in a game-by-game fight to remain in a playoff spot - that we expected to see all season before injuries derailed such a start to things. So, we knew what we were getting. The Ducks have converted on just 17.5 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a figure that places them in the bottom-10 overall among National Hockey League teams.

Hackers attack Indian Bank, manage to transfer out $2 million

Февраля 21, 2018

Kamakodi called it a "conspiracy" involving multiple countries, and added the lender was still investigating how it had happened. The first fraudulent transaction detected by City Union Bank consisted of Dollars 500,000 bound for a Dubai-based bank .

'Attention-seeking gambits of desperate politicians' - el-Rufai speaks on query

Февраля 21, 2018

The faction led by Suleiman Hunkuyi , leader of the faction and senator representing Kaduna north central, had accused el-Rufai of "anti-party activities and anti-human activities". "The acting chairman should exercise his full powers and conclude disciplinary actions against all members, no matter their positions in the party", Maiyashi said.

Russia Defends Syrian Bombing That Reportedly Has Killed 250 In Ghouta

Февраля 21, 2018

Hundreds of civilians, many of them women and children, have lost their lives or been injured in airstrikes and shelling since November. The United Nations , the United States, European countries, and human rights groups have decried the massive killing of civilians in 48 hours of bombing by Syrian and Russian warplanes and helicopter gunships.

Another high schooler was stopped with a loaded gun, but it's what he had at home that's even scarier

Февраля 21, 2018

According to assistant state's attorney Frank Lazzaro, Chen had also put together a "list of grievances against students in the school", which Lazzaro described as "possibly a motive" for using one of his weapons. However the judge disagreed, and ordered Chen to undergo a psychiatric exam. News outlets report Chen initially said he was going to do target practice after school.

Full details of renegotiated TPP deal set to be released today

Февраля 21, 2018

Japan welcomes a positive stance by the United States toward an Asia-Pacific trade pact, but indicated that altering the agreement at this point would be very hard. Some $5.5 billion of goods and services were exported to those four countries previous year and New Zealand paid nearly $300 million in import taxes to get the products to market.

Don't lie about land expropriation - Malema tells Ramaphosa

Февраля 21, 2018

For Lekota, Ramaphosa's approach to land reform is reminiscent of apartheid, saying Ramaphosa "came across as sounding as if apartheid must be saved, the notion of Europeans and non-Europeans or white or nonwhite". Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi reportedly said that Ramaphosa's greatest test would be the land question. "Not only does it (expropriation) subvert the letter and spirit of Section 25 of our National Constitution, but it also entrenches the perception that the ...

The EU can double its renewable energy use by 2030

Февраля 21, 2018

This is one of the main findings from a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency ( IRENA ), on request from the European Commission. "We need to consider these new realities in our ambition levels for the upcoming negotiations to finalise Europe's renewable energy policies", he said.

BJP MLA Lokendra Singh killed in UP road mishap

Февраля 21, 2018

Confirming the incident, police said the deceased included MLA's two security personnel and one another. While the driver and 45-year-old Mr Singh were killed on the spot, the two police gunners died while being treated at a nearby medical facility.

Narendra Modi to visit Lucknow today to attend UP Investors Summit

Февраля 21, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the two-day 'UP Investors Summit' , on Wednesday, which is being attended by at least 5000 people including industry captains from India and overseas, union ministers, chief ministers of states, policy makers and academics.

Football coach Barry Bennell gets 30 years for child abuse

Февраля 21, 2018

During his six-week trial, Bennell was accused of committing "industrial scale" levels of abuse against vulnerable pre-pubescent boys in his care. Judge Clement Goldstone QC said the abuse he subjected his 12 victims to "was sheer evil".

LS speaker Sumitra Mahajan to inaugurate CPA conference tomorrow

Февраля 21, 2018

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Sunday said it was a "crucial responsibility" of the parliamentarians to ensure responsible, inclusive, participatory and transparent administration for development. Parliamentarians from Britain, Australia, Uganda, Cameroon and other countries have also arrived to attend the conference. Governor Satya Pal Malik delivered the valedictory address at the conclusion of the India region of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference.

Florida School Shooting Thousands Join Anti-Gun Rally ... Student Gives Rousing Speech

Февраля 21, 2018

David Hogg, a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, expressed his dissatisfaction with Trump on NBC's " Meet the Press " saying , "How dare you". A lot of details about the march weren't immediately available. The memorial has provided some comfort, but it is also a way for the students to reclaim their school.

Facebook backlash compounded by exec's tweetstorm about Russian election meddling

Февраля 21, 2018

They are charged with conspiring to defraud the United States - additionally, three of the accused were charged with conspiracy and five were charged with aggravated identify theft, according to CNN . The indictment failed to state what the Russian citizens used their digital currency accounts for, but it hinted that the fake bank and PayPal accounts "were used to purchase advertisements on Facebook" that aided the promotion of their U.S public misinformation campaigns.

President Trump Criticizes FBI's Handling of Florida Shooting Suspect Tips

Февраля 21, 2018

His comments came after he signed a resolution in February blocking an Obama-era rule that would have prevented an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from buying guns. Looking for something new? "We are losing our lives while the adults are playing around", survivor Cameron Kasky said. "At the end of the day, the NRA is fostering and promoting this gun culture", he told ABC.

Bayern hammer Besiktas, Chelsea hold Barcelona

Февраля 21, 2018

But for Andreas Christensen's rash pass across his area in the 75th minute, ruthlessly punished by Messi , Chelsea would have taken a slender lead into the second leg. "You have to have a lot of personality to play against this team who has 70% of the ball. Now they are obliged to go looking for a goal at the Nou Camp and we'll have more space".

12 public safety officers awarded Medal of Valor

Февраля 21, 2018

The Medal of Valor is the nation's highest award for public safety officers who risk their lives attempting to save or protect others. Half of the men honored were among those on the scene in December 2015, when a Syed Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, 27, shot and killed 14 people at a center for the developmentally disabled in San Bernardino, Calif.

Malik Monk cited in auto crash in Arkansas

Февраля 21, 2018

TMZ Sports reported Monk, who grew up in Arkansas, was driving in Fayetteville early Sunday morning when his Lexus ran off the road and hit a gate. University police responded and cited the 20-year-old for careless driving and no proof of insurance.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN) Downgraded by BidaskClub

Февраля 21, 2018

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUPN ) has risen 91.80% since February 18, 2017 and is uptrending. Its down 0.34, from 1.32 in 2017Q2. About 448,758 shares traded. 122,049 are owned by Guggenheim Capital Ltd Liability Company. Among 13 analysts covering McCormick & Company ( NYSE:MKC ), 4 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 8 Hold.

Netflix's Sabrina Series adds Miranda Otto as Zelda

Февраля 21, 2018

In the 1996 ABC/WB series, Zelda was played by Beth Broderick. The new show seems to be sticking with that same basic dynamic, but like the entire show, Zelda is going to be much more sinister - which should be expected from a show that has been billed as being tonally similar to Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist .

Florida House aide fired after claiming Florida shooting survivors are 'actors'

Февраля 21, 2018

The picture showed David Hogg and Emma Gonzalez speaking on CNN . Here's the email. I asked for more information to back up the claim and was sent another email that linked to a YouTube conspiracy video. Jim Norman, and in 2012 he was found guilty of failing to file and pay his taxes. Kelly's Twitter account has since been deactivated. The claim that survivors of mass shootings are " crisis actors " is a common conspiracy theory that sometimes appears after high-profile shootings.

Naqeeb murder case: Rao Anwar's close aide, another policeman arrested in Karachi

Февраля 21, 2018

In a latest series of events, the police have arrested a close aide of the former SSP, ex-DSP Qamar Ahmed, and it is being hoped that he will give useful information which can lead to the arrest of Anwar. Another policeman known with his alias Guddu has also been detained, the officers added. He requested that the court direct the provincial government to constitute an inquiry board with regard to the alleged extrajudicial killings of more than 250 persons in encounters conducted by Anwar ...

Ireland, peace and the Good Friday Agreement are not negotiable

Февраля 21, 2018

The Good Friday Agreement (GFA) ended 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland when a peace deal between the IRA, loyalist paramilitary groups and parties on both sides of the political divide was agreed in 1998. Fine Gael's European Union affairs spokesperson Senator Neale Richmond was more strident against those criticising the GFA, telling those engaged in such rhetoric to "sod off".

Kamal Haasan all set to announce party name in Madurai

Февраля 21, 2018

The actress, who recently celebrated her birthday, made headlines yesterday with her post wishing her rumoured boyfriend Michael Corsale on his birthday. "I pray to God that he attains success". While Rajinikanth is perceived to be closer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has spoken of "spiritual politics", Kamal Haasan had declared that he would have nothing to do with the BJP.

'Hero' Teacher Laid to Rest in Florida

Февраля 21, 2018

A teacher killed in the school shooting in Florida who had ties to Wayne County was laid to rest in Florida on Sunday. As he was re-locking it so the students could stay safe, he was shot and killed . "He died shielding his students from gunfire", Matt Hipps, Beigel's friend and fellow former Camp Starlight counselor , wrote on Facebook. The team took to social media to spread the word of the run, dubbed "Parkland's Run 4 Beigel".

U.S. 'disagrees' with Ethiopia's state of emergency to curb unrest

Февраля 21, 2018

Commenting on resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, the European Union averred it it "opens a period of uncertainty in Ethiopia ", adding that "It will be important for the new government to have the full capacity to pursue the positive reforms initiated by the Prime Minister to address the grievances of the population".

Stocks Carrying Extraordinary Return Ratio: Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE:EPD)

Февраля 21, 2018

Menora Mivtachim Limited holds 2.61M shares. CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE:CTL) has declined 7.62% since February 18, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 25.78% the S&P500. Wunderlich maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Wednesday, August 31 report. The company was downgraded on Monday, August 31 by Vetr. The firm has floated short ratio of 1.39%, hold to candle to sentiment indicator of Short Ratio, its stand at 3.30.

U.S. effort to put Pakistan on FATF watchlist failed

Февраля 21, 2018

Pakistan has been given a three-month reprieve by a global watchdog over a US-led motion to put the South Asian country on a terrorist financing watchlist, Pakistan's foreign minister Khawaja Asif said late on Tuesday. However, Pakistan kept working with the Asia Pacific Gro