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Wisconsin Assembly sends reinsurance legislation to Gov. Walker's desk

February 22, 2018

David Craig, R-town of Vernon. The bill passed the state Assembly previous year. The bill allows about 100 low-spending school districts to increase the maximum they can spend on a combination of local property taxes and state aid per student from $9,100 to $9,400 for the 2018-2019 school year.

Rape suspect poisons himself, dies during police chase

February 22, 2018

CHP officials said information came back on the auto belonging to a rape suspect. Officers told the station they believed the suspect possibly poisoned himself. Both sides of the 101 Freeway were initially shut down between Sanjon Road to Seaward Avenue, but some lanes have since reopened, KABC reported. Several freeway lanes were closed during the investigation near Oxnard, about 60 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.

Ivanka Trump to lead United States delegation to Winter Olympics closing ceremony

February 22, 2018

She has no plans to meet with North Korean officials, the official said. Sen. Jim Risch will be among those joining Ivanka Trump as part of the official USA delegation, senior administration officials said Wednesday. Joining Ivanka on the trip will be Idaho senator Jim Risch, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee; Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary; General Benson Brooks, the commander of the United States Forces Korea; Mark Knapper, the top US diplomat at the ...

Scottish Government's budget plans pass final vote

February 22, 2018

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay said the budget plans will raise an extra £200 million to fight austerity and support public services. Mackay said: "This budget is about investing in a fairer Scotland ". However, this was stalled when the UK Government stated it would withhold almost £400m in Council Tax Benefit if the proposals were implemented. Mr McArthur and Mr Scott joined the SNP and Greens in voting in favour of the budget because it includes additional funding for ferry services in ...

At least 13 injured after 'explosion' on board ferry at Mexico resort

February 22, 2018

Local media reported at least 12 people were injured in the incident. The ferry's route was from Playa del Carmen to the island of Cozumel. According to witnesses, the ferry had arrived at the dock only about three minutes before the explosion was heard at the resort popular with British tourists.

GlobalPort cruises past Kia behind Nabong, Anthony

February 21, 2018

Anthony scattered 21 points while Kelly Nabong tallied 21 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks to lead the Batang Pier. "We just gotta keep believing in the system, keep playing defense, and everybody has to come to play 100 percent", Nabong insisted after the match, where he registered his fifth double-double in the conference with 21 points and 13 rebounds.

High school students expected to confront lawmakers in Tallahassee on gun control

February 22, 2018

We are their legacy and we are here for them. "We're exhausted of being scared of going to school every day and we're ready to be safe at school", said Norwood student Adian Donaldson. The attack last Wednesday (Feb. 14) seemed to overcome the resistance of some in the state's leadership, which has rebuffed gun restrictions since Republicans took control of both the governor's office and the Legislature in 1999.

Abhiram Sharma is the JD-U Candidate from Jehanabad

February 22, 2018

While the BJP is seen to have offered Jehanabad seat to keep Chief Minister Nitish Kumar interested in campaigning, multiple JD (U) leaders said on conditions of anonymity that this is a "tactical victory" for the party, and that the move has shown RLSP and HAM (S) their places in NDA.

Colorado lawmaker, Columbine High survivor proposes bill advocating for guns on campus

February 22, 2018

Days after one of the deadliest school shootings ever, a Columbine shooting survivor is calling for more lenient concealed carry laws in schools. "As an Army veteran and Columbine survivor, I'm leading the fight in the Colorado State House to restore AND expand our gun rights", Neville posted on his Facebook page.

Grad transfer QB set to visit Alabama

February 21, 2018

AL.com's Matt Zenitz reports that transferring ECU senior QB Gardner Minshew will visit Alabama this weekend. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Minshew played in 10 games as a junior at East Carolina last season, started five and threw for 2,140 yards and 16 touchdowns with seven interceptions.

Students who stage walkout risk 3-day suspension in Texas school district

February 22, 2018

Students around the United States are walking out of class to demand tougher gun laws in response to last week's deadly shooting in Parkland, Florida, but some schools are threatening them with harsh punishments. But "life is all about choices and every choice has a effect whether it be positive or negative", he continued. In a follow-up statement on Wednesday, Gray said the the original letter was created to let parents know that the walkout next month was planned by an outside group with ...

Missing Charlotte mom, 11-year-old son found 'unharmed,' police say

February 22, 2018

Officials say Djoch has an undiagnosed cognitive impairment and K'son is autistic. The pair were last seen in a blue Toyota Venza with NC license plate CCH-9372. A Silver Alert was issued for the missing woman and her son. Djoch H is 5 feet tall and weighs around 120 pounds, according to police. If you have any information, you can call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Global Financial Private Capital LLC Takes Position in HSBC Holdings plc

February 22, 2018

HSBC Holdings plc has a 1-year low of $39.63 and a 1-year high of $55.89. Dean Capital Investments Management LLC bought a new stake in HSBC during the fourth quarter worth approximately $200,000. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Monday, May 29 by Wood. Deutsche Bank downgraded GOL Linhas AÃ©reas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE:GOL) on Tuesday, January 5 to "Hold" rating.

Ministers must cut air pollution in dozens of cities, judge rules

February 22, 2018

ClientEarth won two previous rulings against ministers over failures to meet legal limits for the pollutant. Jenny Bates, air pollution campaigner at Friends of the Earth, said: "This is the third time that the government has faced a court verdict showing that its action to tackle air pollution is failing".

National Weather Service issues another Winter Weather Advisory into Thursday

February 22, 2018

Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Snow moved away from the metro area early Wednesday after dumping more than 3 inches but left icy roads and closed schools behind. High near 35. Northeast wind 6 to 8 miles per hour.

Evangelist Billy Graham Dies at 99

February 22, 2018

Wreaths of white flowers were placed on the doors at Medlin Hall, the dormitory were the young Billy Graham lived while at Lee. I guess you could say we had that in common. A 1977 trip to communist-led Hungary opened doors for Graham to conduct preaching missions in virtually every country of the former Eastern Bloc (including the Soviet Union), as well as China and North Korea.

Cabbie found guilty of stealing John Legend's luggage

February 21, 2018

Kennedy Airport in 2017. Following a week-long trial - which included a testimony from Legend earlier this month - Hilario was found guilty by a jury of criminal possession of stolen property and now faces up to seven years in prison when he's sentenced on 12 March.

Mourning those lost in the Parkland school shooting

February 22, 2018

The funeral of Meadow Pollack, an 18-year-old senior at the school, was scheduled to be held Friday afternoon at the chapel, and another funeral, for 14-year-old Jaime Guttenberg, will be held there Sunday. "For all in positions of authority that we might find a way to come together as a nation to confront and end this evil in our time once and for all", Pence said.

UDF boycotts all-party peace meeting in Kannur

February 22, 2018

DCC president Satheeshan Pacheni and other netas said that though two arrested persons had role in the murder, the real culprits are still at large. Though the CPI (M) leaders and their MPs including Rajya Sabha member K K Raghesh came to attend the meeting, but the leaders of Congress were not allowed to attend the peace meet, the UDF leaders felt.

French President Emmanuel Macron unveils new immigration bill amid calls for protests

February 22, 2018

The plan will reduce the consideration period for an application for asylum to a maximum of six months, down from about one year including appeal. The government says it wants to be both firm and fair on immigration. Plans by Collomb to carry out immigration checks in homeless shelters have also come under fire in recent weeks. Some workers at France's refugee protection office Ofpra went on strike in protest on Wednesday, branding the bill "an unequivocal departure from France's ...

Diageo plc (DEO) Declares $1.42 Semiannual Dividend

February 21, 2018

Elk Creek Partners Llc who had been investing in National Gen Hldgs Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $2.16B market cap company. On Thursday, October 29 the stock rating was upgraded by Credit Suisse to "Outperform". The firm has "Neutral" rating given on Friday, July 31 by Credit Suisse.

Trump Latches Onto Mueller Finding That Russians Pushed Anti-Trump Rallies

February 21, 2018

The charges are awkward for the Kremlin which is keen to try to build a relationship with Trump in the hope that could eventually lead to USA sanctions imposed over its role in Ukraine being lifted. It's unclear how much of an impact postcard verification would have on the kind of effort described in the indictment. DHS has taken the lead on working with states to improve voting machine security, but no federal agency is specifically responsible for combating online propaganda.

CAPA Students Stage Walkout In Response To Florida High School Shooting

February 21, 2018

Students could be heard chanting, "What do we want?" Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat, joined the students in their march and he said the city council would push for a statewide assault weapons ban. "It's nearly a joke at this point", she said. "Nobody in school should have to worry about somebody taking their life", he said. So are kids from Hialeah Gardens, Doral Academy, Cutler Bay Senior High, Miami Palmetto Senior High, and Miami Beach and Ronald Reagan high schools.

Arrests made in teen sex trafficking case

February 22, 2018

A New Jersey rabbi registered as a sex offender was among three people arrested in connection with the human trafficking and prostitution of a 17-year old girl. He turned himself in almost a week later to the East Brunswick Police Department while accompanied by his attorney. Both were being held at the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center in North Brunswick pending a detention hearing.

The Southern Poverty Law Center Says White Supremacy Rose In 2017

February 22, 2018

Black nationalist hate groups experienced the most substantial growth in 2017, which the SPLC credits to a backlash against President TrumpDonald John TrumpAccuser says Trump should be afraid of the truth Woman behind pro-Trump Facebook page denies being influenced by Russians Shulkin says he has White House approval to root out "subversion" at VA MORE from groups related to the Nation of Islam.

Chicago bank executive investigated as part of Mueller's Russian Federation probe

February 21, 2018

New charging documents against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and aide Rick Gates were filed in federal court in Washington, but were put under seal by the court, Politico reported. President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, is under investigation in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation probe.

Florida School Shooting Suspect Seemed 'Normal' To Family That Took Him In

February 21, 2018

The rally in downtown Fort Lauderdale gave a political outlet to the growing feelings of rage and mourning sparked by the carnage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School . The South Florida Sun Sentinel first reported that a video of Cruz cutting his arm posted to the social media network Snapchat in September 2016 raised concerns among law enforcement and at the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Hunter using electronic caller killed after being mistaken for coyote

February 21, 2018

Deputies said Marsh, a father of two young children, using an electronic coyote call in an attempt to bring coyotes closer to him. While he was on the phone with dispatchers, Dunn could be heard imploring Marsh to "hold on and keep breathing", officials said.

Alpine skiing-Shock ski gold plays havoc with Ledecka's day

February 22, 2018

Charging from the start with bib 1, she arced down a course that she had not raced in a year. "I am just counting on some medical miracles to extend my career", she added. 20, 2018. "I'm thankful to be here, on the podium, in most likely my last downhill race". "But I want to congratulate her because she did a really good run".

36 dead after bus veers off cliff in Peru

February 21, 2018

The accident happened at 01:30 local time (06:30 GMT) near the Ocaño bridge in Peru's southern Arequipa province. The cause of the accident is not known yet. The head of civilian defense in the regional government, Jacqueline Choque, said at least 20 people were injured. Another deadly accident occurred on the Pan-American Highway nearly two months ago when a truck driver clipped a tour bus causing it to veer off the road and fall down a cliff.

US Vice President meeting with North Korea pulled out

February 21, 2018

Since taking office, the Trump administration has been working to increase economic pressure on the North to abandon its nuclear programs while also threatening military action, insisting at the same time that a diplomatic solution would be preferable for all sides.

ACC Action: North Carolina Tar Heels at Syracuse Orange

February 22, 2018

If attendance tops the 27,083 tickets sold for the February 3 Virginia game, it will be the highest attendance for an on-campus college basketball game this season. Does he believe Syracuse can pull off the upset against the Tar Heels tonight? The Tar Heels are led in scoring by Luke Maye with 18.4 points per game.

New sealed filing in Manafort and Gates case

February 22, 2018

According to The Washington Post, Van Der Zwaan is the son-in-law of Russian businessman German Khan . Mr van der Zwaan entered the plea in Federal District Court in Washington. Manafort has argued the charges against him fall outside of Mueller's jurisdiction, because they have nothing to do with Trump's election. Skadden's report that year largely supported the charges against her.

Florida massacre school pupils to push for gun law changes

February 21, 2018

Grady's anger deepened the day after the shooting, when he heard news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had failed to follow up on a tip about the former student who police say gunned down 14 students and three staff members with an AR-15 styled rifle.

Orono schools on lockdown over gun threat; no intruder

February 21, 2018

School District officials posted on their Twitter page that students are safe and there is not an intruder in the school. The Orono Police Department, working with school staff, made a decision to lock down Orono Public Schools after looking over two threats received through social media.

NZ's public sector ranked least corrupt in the world

February 21, 2018

While the one-point drop from the 2016 index is not significant, Salas said, "When we look at 2014 when the Philippines reached 38 , then we see that the situation in the perception of corruption in the country has been going downhill in the last 3 years".

MEDIA COLLUSION: Trump Says Networks 'GOT SCAMMED' by Russian Agents

February 22, 2018

The online activity of the Russians included support for Trump and Bernie Sanders, along with a large amount of disinformation. Fox News first reported that Moore attended what is now alleged to have been a Russian organized anti-Trump rally in front of Trump Tower in NY.

Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG) Shares Bought by First National Trust Co

February 21, 2018

With a change of 0 (0%) points from the previous trade, one stock of Procter and Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd. was observed to be priced at Rs. 9304.2 as last checked on Feb 21, 10:04 A.M. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating, nine have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company.

Brazil's lower house approves federal intervention in Rio de Janeiro

February 21, 2018

Vagner Freitas, president of the Unified Workers' Central, or CUT, said the people of Rio de Janeiro , and elsewhere in Brazil , do not need a "military intervention", but a "social intervention", one that expands and improves public education, legal employment and "first jobs for youth".

United States hockey player's father diagnosed with norovirus at Winter Olympics

February 21, 2018

It looked worrisome at the time. Zapolski was on his game after giving up some soft goals in the preliminary round and showed his toughness when he took the shot to the head from Nagy. They are too focused on winning right now. I feel sorry because this is hockey game and we shake hands at the close of game. There were none of those against Slovakia.

Japan sees transfer at sea that may violate North Korea sanctions

February 21, 2018

But according to officials, North Korea cancelled at the last minute. "We regret their failure to seize this opportunity", said Nauert. The meeting , which had been agreed upon before Pence embarked on his trip to South Korea-involving stops in Alaska and Japan-on February 5, was then suddenly cancelled two hours before it was due to take place, with the North apparently displeased with Pence's attitude towards the regime.

Virginia among top states for achievements on AP exams

February 21, 2018

MA led the nation for the second year in a row with 32 percent of 2017 graduates having qualifying AP scores. Michael Hansen, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, says the findings are "very encouraging". The number of high school graduates who scored a three or higher - generally seen as college-level work - has also increased. Of those students, 56 percent were white and just 4 percent were black.

Bobsled Team Makes First Olympic Appearance

February 21, 2018

The Nigerian bobsled team also finished with an overall time of 3 minutes 29.60 seconds. Heat four saw them record 52.53s. Germany's Mariama Jamanka and Lisa Buckwitz, the eventual winners, surpassed it before silver medallists Elana Meyers Taylor and Lauren Gbbs of the United States of America, who held it overnight, took it right back with 50.46s.

Amb. Haley Tells PA Negotiator Erekat, "I Will Not Shut Up"

February 21, 2018

Haley did not flinch in her direct response to the slight by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas who walked out of the chamber before her remarks , and in her direct shot at top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat who had told her to "shut up" about criticism of Abbas earlier this month.

No RSS Worker Involved in Justice Loya's Death, Maharashtra Govt Tells SC

February 21, 2018

Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud while pointing out that the procedure being followed by it was flawed. We are treating the matter with all seriousness. The judge was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case and questions have been raised about the circumstances around his death, which several Opposition parties have called "mysterious" and have even made a representation to the President seeking an independent probe.

Teens rally for gun control at White House

February 21, 2018

Chris Grady, a 19-year-old senior at the Florida school, was one of several students at Sunday's rally near the campus. You're supposed to bring this nation together, not divide us'. "Have a great, but very reflective, Presidents' Day!" he tweeted. Another tweet claimed Republicans were polling better after a recent tax cut. School and government records obtained Sunday show Cruz was diagnosed as developmentally delayed at age 3 and had disciplinary issues dating to middle school.

Maharashtra Board 2018 Class 12th Examination Begins Today

February 21, 2018

According to an official, there have been many parents and students coming in for writer's request since last week. While it is fairly easier for English medium students to find a writer, those from vernacular medium face hurdles. For the first time, bar codes will be stamped on answer sheets and supplementary sheets. However, keeping the incidents of copying in mind and the recommendations of expert committee, it had been made a decision to stop this facility.

Suspected North Korean cyber espionage group reportedly expands operations' sophistication and scope

February 21, 2018

Kim believes securing nuclear weapons will protect his regime from any intervention by the USA, and allow him to put leverage on Seoul. The spokesman said consultations are still ongoing over the details of her itinerary. Moon stated earlier that the "right conditions" were to be created by the two Koreas for the proposed inter-Korean summit. A developer believed to belong to Reaper made the mistake of revealing his or her North Korean IP address, Hultquist said.

Nintendo asked to show eShop pre-order cancellation

February 21, 2018

It wasn't just Nintendo that caught the critical eye of the NCC, as in its analysis it notes that "only Origin and Steam had adequate systems in place for refunding purchased video games". Have you tried to cancel a pre-order on Nintendo's eShop recently? Although these were found to offer some kind of cancellation or refund to consumers who pre-order games from their online marketplaces, the NCC reports that these platforms were offering less than satisfactory policies as well, especially ...

DA Drops All Charges Against Confederate Statue Topplers

February 21, 2018

He added that acts of vandalism, regardless of noble intent, are still a violation of the law. Dante Strobino and Peter Gilbert were tried Monday on charges including defacing public property and conspiracy in the August 2017 toppling of the monument outside a Durham government building.

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