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Officer at Stoneman Didn't Enter School During Shooting

February 24, 2018

The attack lasted six minutes, Sheriff Israel said. The sheriff said the school district's superintendent fully supports his decision. The portrait that emerged, Israel said, left him "devastated". The deputy found Cruz a short time later at a nearby park. It is still unclear why Peterson did not go after the shooter. An internal investigation is pending.

The Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV) Receives $67.51 Average Price Target from Analysts

February 24, 2018

Legal & General Group Plc who had been investing in Veeva Sys Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $8.54B market cap company. The NYSE listed company saw a recent bid of 60.61 and 194427 shares have traded hands in the session.

Second judge: Feds must enforce methane rule

February 24, 2018

District Judge William Orrick III said in a ruling late Thursday. "There's a big uptick in leasing for oil and gas on public lands and it's distressing when you think that these companies might do so and waste a really valuable product". District Court of Wyoming. The comment period for the proposed rescission ends on April 23, 2018. The Waste Prevention Rule, which became effective on January 17, 2017, is the first update to BLM's standards to reduce waste from oil and gas development on ...

Modi running 'hit and run' government: Siddaramaiah

February 24, 2018

Accusing the ruling party of ruining the southern state, Modi said welfare of the people was not a priority for the Siddaramaiah government during its five-year rule. The BJP ruckus began when K. Rajanna of the Congress intervened during the Chief Minister's speech to suggest that he make a request to the Centre to ask nationalised banks to waive off farmers' loans instead of favouring big industrialists like Nirav Modi.

Ivanka Trump set to watch some Olympic events

February 24, 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, however, stressed how the Olympics have helped lower tensions between the two Koreas. PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) - U.S. Moon hopes to make the Olympics an avenue for peace on the divided Korean Peninsula. In the big air final, Kyle Mack of the United States won the silver medal , while Sebastien Toutant of Canada and Billy Morgan of Britain secured gold and bronze, respectively.

When Are the Olympics Closing Ceremonies?

February 24, 2018

Heading into the final 48 hours of action, the United States had 21. Kelly remains one of the most recognizable figures in the sport, even being featured on boxes of Kellogg's Corn Flakes. Hockey and cross country were among the sports in which the USOC did not over-promise in its internal document. MEDALLESS CURLERS - Canada's team curlers are leaving the Pyeongchang Olympics without any medals.

Alabama authorities track down more school threats

February 24, 2018

Police in Mobile also investigated threats to Davidson High School. And I talked to him and his family this morning and he thought-he'd seen other stuff like it on Facebook and other places; and he thought he'd go on there and try to be amusing.

Private Messages Reveal the Parkland Shooter Wanted to Kill Gay People

February 24, 2018

But the most serious warning sign came in January, when a person close to Cruz phoned the FBI's tip line to report details about Cruz's "gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior, and disturbing social media posts, as well as the potential of him conducting a school shooting", the Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Friday.

Scientific Games (SGMS) Earns Buy Rating from Analysts at Jefferies Group

February 24, 2018

Five9, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVN) has risen 123.16% since February 22, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. The Tower Research Capital Llc Trc holds 7,632 shares with $350,000 value, up from 7 last quarter. Tudor Inv Corp Et Al owns 10,441 shares. Finally, LS Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Scientific Games by 42.2% in the third quarter.

Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS), JC Penney Company, Inc. (JCP) — Trending Stocks Analysis

February 24, 2018

The low EPS estimate is $-0.27, while the high EPS estimate is $0.11. However looking at valuation ratios the stock has 5 year expected PEG ratio of 0 whereas its trailing twelve month P/E ratio is 0. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 108,142 shares of the energy producer's stock worth $871,000 after buying an additional 10,710 shares in the last quarter.

Kuwait urged to reform workers' rights to end Philippines crisis

February 24, 2018

Even after hearing horror stories like the body of a maid being found in a freezer in Kuwait, many Filipinos are still willing to risk abuse and go to work overseas, driven by the need to provide for their families back home - especially their children.

Degas painting found on bus nine years after it was stolen

February 24, 2018

A painting by French impressionist Edgar Degas has been located for the first time since it was stolen from a Marseille museum in 2009. Experts verified the artwork, which depicts a scene from Mozart's opera " Don Giovanni ", as Degas's work.

Troye Sivan + Ariana Grande to Duet On His New Album

February 24, 2018

The Australian singer said of the pairing: 'Her and I are friends. "We were hanging out and I was playing her music and everything and we were just in the studio and I was like, 'Would you ever sing on this one song?' But I'm like so annoying about it".

Saudi Arabia to construct opera house in Riyadh

February 24, 2018

Construction for an opera house in Riyadh has also commenced, said Al-Khatib. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , the powerful heir to the Saudi throne, has been leading a drive to reform the country's dependence on oil, including expanding the private sector and empowering women.

Evacuations, state of emergency in some U.S. cities amid Midwest flooding

February 24, 2018

At least six neighborhoods are expected to experience flooding. Emergency responders are performing water rescues from Texas to MI, where roads are shut down, schools are being canceled and some homes are turning into islands. About 19 people had been evacuated from homes in Elkhart, where emergency crews used boats and an armored vehicle to respond, Mayor Tim Neese said Wednesday.

Holdener guides Swiss to Olympic team gold

February 24, 2018

Daniel Yule scored the decisive point for the Swiss at the Yongpyong Alpine Centre as Austria's Marco Schwarz failed to finish the last run. They conclude their time in South Korea among the favorites to capture the first Olympic gold in the Alpine team event.

3rd body found in fire debris in Ironwood in Upper Peninsula

February 24, 2018

The Ironwood Department of Public Safety has released the identities of those killed in the fatal downtown fire. February 22-At least two people died and two remain missing after a fire in downtown Ironwood , Mich., early Wednesday. Public Safety Director Greg Klecker tells WLUC-TV that he's not aware of any more missing people. Fire Marshal's from Ironwood and The Michigan State Police along with agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are continuing the ...

Noon - Bayonne High School Placed on Lockdown Following False Snapchat Threat

February 24, 2018

Wanko confirmed the threat originated from a sophomore who attends Belen High School in New Mexico. Authorities say a hoax threat against a school in New Mexico caused hundreds of parents to rush to a New Jersey school known by the same abbreviation.

European Union says 'massacre' in Syria's Eastern Ghouta 'must stop now'

February 24, 2018

The Security Council needs to reach a "feasible" agreement on a ceasefire and not take a decision that would be " severed from reality ", said Nebenzia before circulating an amended text. The UN is due to vote on a resolution at 1600 GMT on Friday which would order a temporary cessation of hostilities and immediate access for aid convoys to millions across the country.

PM Modi to travel Daman today, launch projects worth Rs 1000 crores

February 24, 2018

In apparent remarks on the recent Punjab National Bank fraud case, Mr Modi said, illegal accumulation of public funds is unacceptable, and it is the basic mantra of New Economy - New Rules. More than 2,000 insolvency professionals and 62 insolvency entities are engaged in solving this. The Prime Minister began with the changes that India is undergoing not just in terms of economy but also in terms of the transformation people are experiencing in their lives.

An Inflatable Space Hotel Could Launch By 2021

February 24, 2018

Robert Bigelow founded the private space Agency, Bigelow Aerospace in 1999 as a research laboratory. Two space stations are now being built and are "very far along in fabrication", reports the Daily Mail . There are also "personal quarters" and a place labeled "personal hygiene equipment", but there's no word on whether traditional hotel amenities-like turn down service, housekeeping, or free bottled water-will be offered in space.

14-year-old charged in stolen vehicle crash at Trinity College

February 24, 2018

It was the second serious crash that night involving a stolen vehicle. A teen involved in a stolen vehicle crash on the Trinity College campus in Hartford is likely paralyzed from the neck down, according to police. The 16-year-old was trapped in the back seat, the driver remained on the scene and the third, another 14-year-old girl from West Hartford, ran but was later driven to the hospital in a private vehicle.

Several bombs set off around troubled Myanmar state, 1 hurt

February 24, 2018

The blasts come only three days after a large bomb killed two bank employees and injured almost two dozen other people in the northeastern city of Lashio, where several ethnic insurgent groups are fighting the Myanmar military. Myanmar says its forces have been engaged in a legitimate campaign against Muslim "terrorists". But the restive state also hosts a simmering insurgency waged by a Rakhine Buddhist rebel group called the Arakan Army, which clashes with Myanmar troops.

Pretium Resources Inc. (PVG) EPS Estimated At $0.01

February 24, 2018

Recently, investment analysts covering the stock have updated the mean rating to 2.67. The stock has "Buy" rating by Roth Capital on Wednesday, October 11. (NYSE:PVG) hit a new 52-week low and has $6.23 target or 5.00% below today's $6.56 share price. (NYSE:PVG) for 300 shares. Vanguard Grp holds 3.23M shares.

Tulane baseball at Ole Miss suspended until Saturday

February 24, 2018

In the second period, Kentucky started with a 12-2 run to take a 31-20 lead with 7:05 left in the half. In that one, Tennessee forward Grant Williams managed 23 points. The game will be picked up in the bottom of the fifth inning with Anthony Servideo at the plate, two outs, Cooper Johnson on first, and the Rebels clinging to a 2-1 lead.

At least 1 killed, 6 injured in Kabul blast near North Atlantic Treaty Organisation headquarters

February 24, 2018

In separate attacks on Saturday in volatile southern Helmand province, two suicide auto bombs killed at least two soldiers and wounded more than a dozen others, officials said. embassy. The security forces have cordoned off the area as precautionary measures. So far, no terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

United States teachers demand Donald Trump arm them with education resources, not guns

February 24, 2018

New Hampshire educators are pushing back against a suggestion from the president that teachers be armed in the wake of a mass shooting at a Florida high school. We want to teach. We're not going to hand out Glocks to third-grade teachers. Schools across Oakland County receive active shooter training through their local police departments, and through outside agencies such as the Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate (ALICE) Training Institute based in Ohio.

SSB personnel storm police station, take away murder accused commandant

February 24, 2018

SSB never supports lawlessness. Singh was rearrested after the police took the matter to SSB Inspector General of Siliguri Frontier, Srikumar Bandyopadhyay. I have sent some senior SSB officers to look into the matter, speak with the police officers of Diamond Harbour as well as with SSB Jawans and the commandant.

Hundreds of Students Stand Up for Gun Control in Stockton

February 24, 2018

But, in moments, students grew louder, their message stronger. The 17 minutes represent the number of victims killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Police say most students were peaceful but five students ranging in age from 14 to 18 were arrested and accused of battery on an officer and resisting arrest.

Schools ask middle, high school students to leave backpacks home

February 24, 2018

Of the concerns expressed this past week about the video posted by the student at Valley Regional High School , Levy said "We appreciate any and all concerns and, as in this case, we take each one very seriously". So far, of the $169.1 million in approved expenditures, districts statewide have spent $56.1 million, according to the Education Department. The threat appeared to be focused on the junior-senior high school, Ryan said, and troopers assisted with the arrival of students and ...

Great white shark attack victim 'very lucky' to be alive

February 24, 2018

There are no shark nets now in the area, which usually only has smaller sharks including grey nurses and wobbegongs. Randwick City Council mayor Lindsay Shurey described Ms Shurapey as "lucky to be alive" when speaking to reporters on Saturday.

#BoycottNRA: US bank, vehicle rental company cut ties with NRA

February 24, 2018

The NRA argument - that an American is only truly free if he can purchase an assault weapon in the morning and use it to hunt squirrels in the afternoon - has lost its appeal. "The shameful politicization of tragedy, it's a classic strategy right out of the playbook of a poisonous movement", he told an annual conservative conference, hitting out in turn at supposed "socialists" on the political left, and at the "so-called national news media".

National Rifle Association Attacks Gun Control Advocates

February 24, 2018

Trump suggested the idea of arming teachers and school staff on Wednesday after listening to a series of emotional stories and pleas to enhance school safety at the White House. The American Conservative Union's gathering featured speeches by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Marion Maréchal-Le Pen - the niece of Marine Le Pen , who lost France's presidential election to Emmanuel Macronlast year.

Repeal the Second Amendment

February 24, 2018

The founding fathers were afraid of standing armies and also wished to assuage the slave owners who thought slaves would revolt. To a strict constructionist, therefore, the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms is limited to those weapons defined by the word "arms" at the time the framers wrote the word.

Pakistan terror watch a win

February 24, 2018

France and Germany subsequently backed the move. Pakistan's last-minute efforts to avoid being placed on the list, which included taking over bodies linked to a powerful Islamist figure, proved insufficient, India's Republic news service and Times Now television channel said.

NEET: SC rejects plea on age limit

February 24, 2018

The admission notification was issued on February 9 by the CBSE that conducts the NEET. The Supreme Court bench of Justice SA Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao said it will not interfere with the CBSE's decision. That is, candidates who are 25 years or less as on May 6, 2018, are eligible to apply for NEET 2018 exam. Advocate Mukund P. Unny, appearing on behalf of a student from Kerala named, Jasna Shayla, however submitted that students come from various States and it would be hard to ...

The one very big question about Rick Gates' plea deal

February 24, 2018

With his plea on federal conspiracy and false-statements charges, Rick Gates became the fifth person to plead guilty in the Mueller probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and possible coordination with Trump's campaign.

Stock Showing Surging Activity: Range Resources Corporation (NYSE:RRC)

February 24, 2018

Range Resources Corp . has a one year low of $11.93 and a one year high of $30.65. It has underperformed by 52.75% the S&P500. (COF) stake by 97.45% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. JP Morgan initiated General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) on Thursday, May 12 with "Underweight" rating. As per Friday, July 8, the company rating was upgraded by Stifel Nicolaus.

Kuwait invites Philippines leader to visit amid tensions

February 24, 2018

He has also pleaded Kuwaiti authorities to improve the protection of migrant workers in their country. The kafala or sponsorship system, widely prevalent in the oil-rich Gulf states, ties migrant workers' visas to their employers, prohibiting workers from leaving or changing jobs without prior consent.

Saudi Arabia to build opera house in Riyadh

February 24, 2018

The General Entertainment Authority chief Ahmad bin Aqeel Al Khatib said that $64 billion (Dhs235 billion) would be invested in the kingdom's entertainment sector over the coming decade as part a large-scale programme of social and economic reforms.

US Special Counsel Files New Charges Against Ex-Trump Aides

February 24, 2018

The pair were indicted in December on charges including conspiracy against the United States and failure to register as foreign agents during their lobbying work for the pro-Russian Party of Regions in Ukraine. A fundraiser last December organized by Republican lobbyist Jack Burkman to help Gates pay his legal bills raised the ire of Judge Amy Berman Jackson , who brought Gates into court to determine if the event violated her gag order on his case.

TX Governor Commutes Death Sentence

February 24, 2018

Whitaker's father insists that he would be victimised again if the state put to death his last remaining immediate family member". "The Whitaker clan, if you will, (was) saying make him agree he'll never even attempt parole". Brashear got a life sentence and is eligible for parole in 2035. His father, Kent Whitaker, eventually foregave his son and has pleaded with the parole board for years to commute the death penalty.

'Beast from the east' to bring coldest winter spell to Shropshire

February 24, 2018

Overnight temperatures will again fall below zero with a low of -4C. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist, Brent Walker, said: "After a mostly dry and settled second half to the week across the country, it will gradually become colder in the south with bitterly cold, but still dry weather, expected to develop across the south east during the weekend".

'Laws have failed,' say Florida survivors in push to limit gun sales

February 24, 2018

She relayed suggestions from parents of two students killed last week - banning assault rifles, strengthening Federal Bureau of Investigation protocols that lapsed and allowed the Parkland shooter to slip through the proverbial cracks and addressing the role of guns.

Trump questions why Obama administration is not subject of Russian Federation investigation

February 24, 2018

Trump has previously criticized Obama for not doing more to prevent meddling. Trump said on Twitter Wednesday: "Question: If all of the Russian meddling took place during the Obama Administration, right up to January 20th, why aren't they the subject of the investigation?" Obama has defended his response to Russian meddling, saying he had told the Russian president to "cut it out".

Mueller files new charges in Manafort, Gates case

February 24, 2018

They were charged in October previous year with money laundering, conspiracy and other offences in federal court in Washington . This is a new set of charges filed from a different court, in Virginia. White House strategic communications director Mercedes Schlapp told Fox News on Friday that the charges against Manafort and Gates "have nothing to do with the White House".

President Trump congratulates women's hockey team on gold medal

February 24, 2018

She said she meant no disrespect. "Being on the podium at the world's biggest sporting event is a great achievement and one that I'm thankful I was able to experience with my teammates". "Any infraction of that rule will be reported to the IIHF disciplinary board and could result in additional disciplinary sanctions". At the 2010 Games in Vancouver, the organization issued a statement apologizing for on-ice celebrations by the women's team that included beer-drinking beer and cigar-smoking.

India seeks 'reasonable' oil price from Saudi Arabia: Dharmendra Pradhan

February 24, 2018

Brent crude futures rose 92 cents to settle at $67.31 a barrel, a 1.4 percent gain. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 78 cents to settle at $63.55 a barrel, trading between $62.33 and $63.73. "The U.S.is pumping out a record amount of oil", said Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at Think Markets UK Ltd. "That's why there's definitely a bullish narrative around the market right now".

(NYSE:BSX) Position Lifted by Wells Fargo & Company MN

February 24, 2018

It has outperformed by 2.42% the S&P500. Nordea Inv Management reported 0.01% stake. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 177,032 shares of company stock valued at $4,648,733. Boston Scientific presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $31.00. The stock has "Buy" rating by Needham on Thursday, July 27.

NRA's LaPierre: Why Are NBA Stars Better Protected than Our Children?

February 24, 2018

LaPierre mentioned Murphy again when he recited a list of lawmakers he said "hide behind labels like Democrat, left-wing, and progressive to make their socialist agenda more palatable, and that is terrifying". "It should have been one school shooting and we should have fixed it and I'm pissed". 'Every day, young children are being dropped off at schools that are virtually wide open, soft targets for anyone bent on mass murder.

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