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Patrick Day's parade will go on - with shortened snow route

March 15, 2018

However, Sunday's parade through South Boston will proceed on an alternate "snow" route . "It needs to go by certain spots, one being Dorchester Heights and the Veterans Posts". "I ask everyone to keep up the good work", he said, "and make sure they take another pass of shoveling of the sidewalks and pedestrians ramps in front of their properties to ensure accessibility for everyone".

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Shares Sold by Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board

March 15, 2018

About 1.89M shares traded or 3.26% up from the average. Calton & Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing during the 4th quarter valued at about $118,000. The firm has "Hold" rating by Stifel Nicolaus given on Thursday, November 2. The company was maintained on Tuesday, November 7 by RBC Capital Markets.

State Department downgrades travel warning to Caribbean resort town

March 15, 2018

Shortly before spring break, when thousands of USA college students descend on Mexican beach towns, the US government on Wednesday barred its employees from travelling to Playa del Carmen , citing an unspecified "security threat" and mentioning the blast.

London mosques listed for architectural and historic importance

March 15, 2018

The London Central Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre and the Fazl Mosque have been given special listed status in recognition of their architectural and historic importance. The British government has made a conciliatory gesture towards the country's almost 3 million strong Muslim population by giving Grade I and II listing status to three mosques.

This alternate montage challenges the White House's violent games reel

March 15, 2018

While there is certainly no denying that video games can indeed be quite violent, they're also much more than that. But what hasn't been proven is whether violent video games cause real-world violence. Games ranging from Minecraft to Monument Valley . And a shout out to Lena Raine (who supplied the music) and Jukio Kallio (who handled the remix) for putting together a great score to go alongside the game clips.

Sells 1463 Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

March 15, 2018

Msd Capital LP who had been investing in Wesco Aircraft Hldgs Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $950.35 million market cap company. Jacobus Wealth Mgmt has invested 4.87% in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). Spc Finance Inc, Maryland-based fund reported 25,342 shares. (NYSE:JPM). The Massachusetts-based Baldwin Brothers Inc Ma has invested 0.29% in JPMorgan Chase & Co.

MAJOR: Hope Hicks Resigning As White House Communications Director

March 15, 2018

She hasn't disclosed her plans after leaving the Trump administration. "She did an incredible job", Scaramucci said. According to a count by Business Insider , Hicks's departure makes her the 17th person to resign or be fired from the White House during Trump's administration.

Student Mariam Moustafa dies after attack by gang of women

March 15, 2018

Miss Moustafa was then taken to the Queen's Medical Centre and put in an induced coma, but she was pronounced dead last night. A statement from Nottinghamshire Police released on Wednesday said she had died of her injuries after a almost month-long coma.

SC extends deadline to link Aadhaar to mobile, bank accounts

March 15, 2018

Over 6,500 post offices have started providing Aadhaar enrolment and update service, according to the Unique Identification Authority of India. It was mentioned that citizens shouldn't feel like their services are being curtailed because of the Aadhaar scheme .

DMK boycotts TN Budget over Cauvery issue

March 15, 2018

Today DMK led the protest in the state assembly boycotting the state budget while MP's from both DMK and AIADMK engaged in a joint protest outside the parliament. Speaking on the resolution, Leader of the Opposition and DMK working president M K Stalin, who had earlier said all the MPs from Tamilnadu should resign from their posts, said the DMK MLAs were ready to resign their posts to exert pressure on the Centre to set up the CMB and the CWRC with full powers.

Ex-Texans QB Tom Savage to back up Drew Brees with Saints

March 15, 2018

Savage was named the Texans ' starting quarterback after the team traded Brock Osweiler during the last offseason, and Savage started Houston's 2017 season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars . He started nine games during his time there, filling in for the injured Ryan Fitzpatrick for two games in 2016, then for seven games previous year for injured rookie Deshaun Watson .

Three suspects sought in 'vicious assault' on an autistic man in Mississauga

March 15, 2018

Officers had been hunting Oliver Lovingston Williams, 34, a man they allege is responsible for three incidents in less than two hours. The man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, paramedics confirmed. Suspect #2: "South Asian Male, light complexion, 5'10", thin build, clean shaven. He was wearing a black T-shirt with a red Air Jordan logo and white Jordan lettering, with black track trousers and black shoes.

Explosive devices go off along Gaza barrier wall

March 15, 2018

IDF tanks targeted Hamas posts after several explosive devices detonated along the Gaza barrier wall on Thursday morning. Gaza sources reported later that Israeli planes hit several Hamas targets, and reported that at least two terrorists were killed in the Israeli counterattack.

TDP MLA Peethala Sujatha 'mega' counter to Pawan Kalyan!

March 15, 2018

I demand apologies from Pawan Kalyan over his recent remarks on TDP, AP CM, and Lokesh. Instead of reviewing Janasena's political journey, its achievements, its shortfalls and to come up with a plan on its future course of action, Janasena's Maha Sabha aimed only at targeting TDP, Chandrababu Naidu personally.

Gallup poll finds highest USA support for Israel since 1990s

March 15, 2018

According to the Gallup poll, 87 percent of Republicans sympathize more with Israel than with the Palestinians, though among Democrats it was only 49 percent, or a 38 point difference. Backing for Palestinians is at 19%, a six-year high as well, equal to 2012's survey results. Those who have no preference for either side dipped to 16 percent, the lowest level Gallup has recorded.

Tamil Nadu presents deficit budget

March 15, 2018

The State government is expected to register a revenue deficit this time too, as it had already warned that it would be higher in 2017-18 against its earlier forecast of ₹15,930 crore, primarily due to the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations; this represents an additional burden of ₹6,480 crore.

Samajwadi Party hints at alliance with BSP after UP bypolls victory

March 15, 2018

The poll result has a two-pronged message for UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and the BJP. If this trend holds, the BJP will be in trouble. With Gandhi driving the grand old party toward revival, there are apprehensions that the party may not settle to being a marginal player.

Snow Capital Management LP Increases Stake in Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)

March 15, 2018

The stock decreased 1.28% or $0.9 during the last trading session, reaching $69.15. About 321,472 shares traded. NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) has declined 9.24% since March 13, 2017 and is downtrending. The stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $28.14. (NASDAQ:SMCI) earned "Neutral" rating by Susquehanna on Wednesday, November 11.

California couple dies in auto crash after fleeing from immigration officials

March 15, 2018

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detain a suspect in Los Angeles, Calif. . The two pulled over, but when the agents stepped out of their vehicle, police said, the driver sped off, eventually going onto the dirt shoulder of the road and losing control of the vehicle.

Michigan Senate approves Nassar legislation

March 15, 2018

The fast-tracked legislation was sent to the House for further consideration more than two weeks after Nassar victims helped unveil it at the Capitol. The Senate is posed to vote this week on the legislation backed by victims of the imprisoned former doctor at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics.

Justin Trudeau Says Tariff Exemptions And NAFTA Deal Are Not Linked

March 15, 2018

While this tour is mainly aimed at reassuring workers, the prime minister tells CHCH News that he's also speaking with industry leaders about what the global tariffs could mean for Canada moving forward. Canada is now the largest provider of steel and aluminum to the United States, Approximately 85 per cent of Canadian steel and aluminum go there. Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard spoke to reporters alongside Trudeau and said he wouldn't accept any undue pressure on the province's dairy ...

Storm Team 11 Forecast: Chilly Tonight With Warm Sunshine Tomorrow!

March 15, 2018

Finally, the main Pacific weather system will move through the area over the weekend bringing another round of rain and mountain snow showers from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The National Weather Service office in Valley, Nebraska, said today's forecast in the metro area calls for more sunshine, a high near 65 and west-southwest wind gusts as high as 25 miles per hour.

TTV Dhinakaran launches party Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

March 15, 2018

The Delhi High Court had on March 9 allowed Dhinakaran's plea for allotment of a common symbol, preferably "pressure cooker", and a name of his choice for the AIADMK faction led by him. "That's why we approached court". Mr.Dhinakaran vowed to oust the AIADMK regime and capture power in the state, till then will use cooker symbol. Palaniswami and Panneerselvam on Tuesday sought to assert their leadership in the party, reiterating in Madras high court on a civil petition that all duties that ...

Statoil gets rid of 'oil' in new rebranding

March 15, 2018

Changing its name is part of Statoil's wide-ranging effort to remake itself as the world's greenest oil company. Our strategy remains firm. The name Equinor reflects ongoing changes and supports the safe, high value and low carbon strategy we outlined a year ago.

United Kingdom to build new chemical weapons defence centre

March 15, 2018

Evgenny Primakov Jr. said that he was "absolutely certain" the attack was performed by the United Kingdom or U.S. to discredit Russia's presidential election on Sunday. Porton Down was the facility where British scientists identified the nerve agent used to attack Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal in the city of Salisbury .

IHOP Manager Apologizes After Black Teens Asked To Pay Before Dining

March 15, 2018

The IHOP restaurant chain will close a ME franchise Thursday for a day of staff retraining after a waitress there asked a group of black teenagers to pay for their meals upfront, the company said. Gagne said although the teens were not upset, he and his parents were, so they questioned the server about her actions. He went on to cite the saying "a guilty conscious needs no accuser".

In Bolivia Six inmates killed as police storm prison

March 15, 2018

The violence at the Palmasola Prison in Bolivia's eastern city of Santa Cruz erupted after an inspection turned up drugs, weapons, alcohol and other items the inmates are banned from possessing, Deputy Interior Minister Jose Luis Quiroga told a press conference.

Matric Pass Woman practiced as a Doctor in Karachi's Jinnah Hospital

March 15, 2018

Station House Officer (SHO) of Women Police Station Syeda Ghazala said that she had been informed about a woman working as a lady doctor at gynecology ward of Jinnah Hospital. The accused has filed a request for bail and the government lawyer notified to issue a reply by Wednesday. Speaking to The Express Tribune , Jamali said the 40-year-old women was later handed over to police.

New CIA director once ran prison where terror suspects were waterboarded

March 15, 2018

Sen. Rand Paul , R-Ky., said on Wednesday that he will "do everything I can to block" Haspel and ascending Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Sen. By tapping Pompeo to replace Tillerson, the White House is counting on a repeat of Senate support for the former Kansas congressman confirmed a year ago to lead the clandestine agency.

Trump caccia Tillerson e sceglie Pompeo

March 15, 2018

All'inteligence va la dura Gina Hespel (coinvolt in episodi di tortura a prigionieri sospetti terroristi), che era la numero due dell'agenzia, prima donna a ricoprire il prestigioso incarico. La segreteria di stato fa inoltre sapere che Tillerson avrebbe voluto continuare a svolgere la sua funzione di segretario. Lo riferisce alla Associated Press una fonte vicina a Tillerson .

Panama Papers law firm to close

March 15, 2018

In a statement obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) the firm said: 'The reputational deterioration, the media campaign, the financial siege and the irregular actions of some Panamanian authorities have caused irreparable damage, whose obligatory effect is the total cessation of operations to the public'.

Civilians needing medical aid leave Syria's Ghouta for second day

March 15, 2018

Azad Mohamed, an Afrin resident, said he waited in line for eight hours to get a few loaves of bread. Residents of a Syrian Kurdish enclave encircled by Turkish troops and activists say the area is facing a bread shortage as the town's only bakery grapples with increased demand amid the ongoing military offensive.

Juventus open four-point lead atop Serie A

March 15, 2018

The match was rescheduled from last month when it was postponed because of a snowstorm. The defending champions beat Atalanta 2-0 on Wednesday to notch up a 12th successive Serie A win and take full advantage of their game in hand. The visitors played well until the 29th minute, when Juve's Douglas Costa exploited an offensive giveaway to mount a furious counter that ended with a goal by Gonzalo Higuain .

Pompeo may have a better chance of succeeding as Secretary of State

March 15, 2018

Preparing to leave the State Department , Tillerson said he was committed to an orderly and smooth transition. "These changes and developments and firings in the Trump government are not new", Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said when asked at a news conference about the impact of Pompeo's appointment on the nuclear deal, according to state media.

Red Cross: Number of Ethiopians entering Kenya hits 8500, more expected

March 15, 2018

KCBS Secretary-General Abba Gullet said many of those fleeing the violence were being housed with relatives or friends in Kenya. Almost 5 000 people have fled to Kenya from the Ethiopian border town of Moyale after the weekend shooting of nine civilians by troops, the Kenyan Red Cross said on Tuesday.

'There's no choice': Uglich's voters on Russia's election

March 15, 2018

He's talking about when Russian troops in 2014 - wearing uniforms with no insignia, the so-called Little Green Men - seized Crimea from Ukraine. According to the Department Spokesperson, during his Wednesday trip to Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin "reiterated Russia's false claims to Ukrainian territory in another open admission that the Russian government disdains the global order and disrespects the territorial integrity of sovereign nations".

Russia, Iran to sign 2 oil agreements

March 15, 2018

The National Iranian Oil Company signed a deal with Russia's Zarubezhneft to develop the fields, according to SHANA, the news site of the Iranian oil ministry. During President Barack Obama's term, Iranian officials had been vocal about their disappointment with the US government's lack of diplomatic assurance to global partners about the longevity and permanence of the nuclear deal.

Erdogan Hopes Turkish Forces Will Completely Encircle Afrin by Wednesday

March 15, 2018

Erdogan promised a humanitarian evacuation corridor to let Afrin's population leave the city before the start of a broader scale attack, but many are refusing to go and even chose to stay and defend their land. Erdogan added that around 1,300 square kilometers of land have been cleared of YPG terrorists almost two months after Ankara's cross-border operation in northern Syria .

PSL 3 final tickets go on sale tonight

March 15, 2018

The final of the HBL PSL will be played at the iconic National Stadium Karachi . It is reported that the tickets between the range of Rs1,000 and Rs4,000 were sold out soon after they were up for sale. Last month, the worldwide security consultants had expressed satisfaction over security plan mapped out for the PSL final in the metropolis, following a full-dress security rehearsal of the match.

What's The Story Behind MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM)

March 15, 2018

Australia-based Amp Capital has invested 0.04% in MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM). ADSW has diverse figures for different time frames; starting from week's performance moved down 0.13% in last five regular trading sessions. Adding a sixth ratio, shareholder yield, we can view the Value Composite 2 score which is now sitting at 64. New York-based Water Island Cap Limited Liability Company has invested 0.08% in MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM).

Australian Border Force boss sacked for 'abuse of power'

March 15, 2018

Mr Quaedvlieg stepped aside from his $617,000 position in May previous year and one review, led by the Prime Minister's department, recommended his dismissal. "I intend to pursue these more formally in the relevant forums". At time time, a review lead by the Prime Minister's department recommended Quaedvlieg be relieved of his duties, however an external investigation was instead commissioned and carried out by the Prime Minister's Department and the Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity; ...

Mass shooter Dylann Roof sister 'hopes students get SHOT' - arrives with WEAPON

March 15, 2018

Our student leaders had asked to be allowed to spend seventeen minutes to remember each of the victims of the Parkland, Florida school shooting. Based on what Morgan Roof posted online, she disagreed with the walkout. Roof had also made a social media post on Snapchat that deputies say caused alarm to the student body. "The posting was not a threat, but was extremely inappropriate", Ms Childs wrote.

YouTube prankster jailed for shooting boyfriend dead

March 15, 2018

Perez pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. He said she could serve her time in 10-day increments over the next three years as set out in the plea agreement. 'I said, "Don't do it, don't do it",' Claudia Ruiz, the young man's aunt, told local TV station KVLY at the time. Also, Perez can not "make any financial compensation" from the recording of Ruiz's death and is "banned from possessing firearms for the rest of her life", according to the plea deal.

Turkish FM Cavusoglu postpones USA visit after Tillerson's dismissal

March 15, 2018

The move follows the USA decision to replace Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, Reuters reports. CIA Director Mike Pompeo replaced him in position. "We would like to work with the new secretary of state with the same understanding, with bilateral respect and understanding", Cavusoglu told a news conference in Moscow, where he was on an official visit.

Legislature gives approves cannabis oil bill

March 15, 2018

The session ends tomorrow at midnight. The bill passed in the Senate 36-11 and unanimously in the House. It was passed 97-0 by the House at 10:04 p.m. Most other CBD bills died in committee. The Senate had scheduled a final vote last week, but sent the bill back to clarify it applies only to licensing, not welfare benefits or anything else.

Stokes out of first warm-up match with minor back injury

March 15, 2018

In a ideal scenario, those four batsmen would have spent the afternoon and evening out in the middle at Seddon Park, getting a good look at England's bowlers using a pink ball and getting some runs on the board. Two more batsmen fell in similar fashion before the day's play had ended. The trouble was that in between they saw two centurions retire, and took just one wicket.

N.Korean foreign minister leaves for Sweden

March 15, 2018

Sweden's embassy in Pyongyang represents US, Canadian and Australian diplomatic interests in North Korea and plays a key role in liaising diplomatic talks. Ri left Pyongyang and flew into a Beijing airport on Thursday. North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho walks to speak to the media outside the Millennium hotel NY, U.S., September 25, 2017.

Ex-Russian spy claims he was poisoned in Auckland

March 15, 2018

Boris Karpichkov appeared on Good Morning Britain about the case of former spy Sergei Skripal. Officials said this morning they were aware that Boris Karpichkov, a former senior KGB agent who lives under a new identity in Britain, moved to Auckland and lived there for 15 months until October 2007.

Argentine Navy Rescues US Scientists Stranded in Antarctica

March 15, 2018

The Argentine Navy icebreaker and its helicopter picked up a USA scientific team stranded on an island in Antarctica, after thick sea ice thwarted rendezvous with the National Science Foundation's contract ice vessel. Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that thick ice in the Weddell Sea meant the USA icebreaker Laurence M. Gould could not recover the team.

Stock Bulletin: Anglogold Ashanti Ltd (AU)

March 15, 2018

Looking at Recommendation Trends of the stock polled by Reuters. If trading volume increases, prices move in the same direction. If a trader wishes to see a 50-day average instead, the same type of calculation would be made, but it would include the prices over the past 50 days and the same process goes on for 200 days.

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