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Sex offender arrested at Caroline Middle School

March 30, 2018

District Court in Cedar Rapids. The sheriff's office says Sgt. C.M. Hall was approaching the office at Caroline Middle School when he saw someone that he thought was on the sex offender list. Derek Lee Nicholson, 42, of Thomasville , is charged with being on the premises of a school or child care facility as a registered sex offender and possession of a weapon on school property.

Austin police chief calls Austin bomber 'domestic terrorist'

March 30, 2018

But at a meeting Thursday on the police and community response to the bombings, Manley labeled the accused bomber a "domestic terrorist for what he did to us". "He terrorized the city of Austin", Prado said. Local leaders also criticized the media for how Conditt, a 24-year-old white man, was portrayed, the Statesman reported.

Good Chance North Korean Leader Will Do 'What Is Right'

March 30, 2018

President Trump is meeting with operating engineers on site of the facility. South Korea's national security chief said the first-ever meeting between USA and North Korean presidents would take place in May but details of potential talks have not been made public and the White House has said they will only happen if North Korea keeps "several promises".

We'll Retaliate Over Diplomat Expulsions In Our Own Time

March 30, 2018

This comes after 25 United Kingdom allies expelled more 130 Russian diplomats in the wake of the nerve agent attack on a former Russian Spy on British soil. Peskov's comments echoed the remarks by several Russian lawmakers, who accused the United Kingdom of what they call "a provocation". The Russian Foreign Ministry considers May's accusations regarding "the case of Skripal" a provocation.

State Dept. wants to ask visa applicants for social media info

March 30, 2018

The changes will need to be approved by the Office of Management and Budget at the White House. But once enacted, these rule changes will require almost all applicants submit this information, with the only potential exceptions being those applying for diplomatic and official visas.

Turkey court refuses to release jailed Greek soldiers

March 30, 2018

Armenia supports the efforts of Greece to release the 2 Greek servicemen who strayed into the Turkish territories due to unfavorable weather conditions on March 2 and were arrested on the charges of espionage, Defense Minister of Armenia Vigen Sargsyan announced in a press conference at the ministry.

Russian Federation to expel 60 United States diplomats

March 30, 2018

Lavrov said . After the mass expulsions of Russian officials by the U.S. and allies following the use of a nerve agent in Britain on a former Russian agent, and the promise of a response by the authorities in Moscow , its embassy in the United States has sought views on Twitter about which American diplomatic outpost should be closed.

Morning wreck slows down traffic in Hampton Cove

March 30, 2018

Ndhiwa OCPD Nixon Makokha said the two died in an ambulance while being rushed to Homa Bay county referral hospital. The wreck happened around 9 p.m. Jones said the autopsy was inconclusive and so the medical issue designation has been retracted. "We have established that one of the lorries was speeding", Makokha said.

Barclays (NYSE:BCS) Major Shareholder Sells $44490.33 in Stock

March 30, 2018

The Stock has its 52-week High of $12.47 and 52-Week Low of $ 9.29 and it touched its 52-week high on 03/19/18 and 52-Week Low on 11/13/17. GBX 229.23's average target is 12.00% above currents GBX 204.6646 stock price. The ideal time to sell a stock is usually when it is trading higher than its target price range or during overheated markets. Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS ) has risen 11.07% since March 26, 2017 and is uptrending.

Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Put Options on Sanofi (NYSE:SNY)

March 30, 2018

The company reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.69 by ($0.07). The stock increased 0.83% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $35.3. Morgan Stanley lowered Sanofi from an "overweight" rating to an "underweight" rating in a research note on Friday, December 1st. Barclays Capital downgraded the shares of SNY in report on Tuesday, January 23 to "Underweight" rating.

Trump bids farewell to Hope Hicks

March 30, 2018

President Donald Trump is bidding farewell to one of his longest-serving aides as he departs for Ohio. A bitter fight is underway to fill the communications director role. But those close to Trump have expressed doubt that he will pick either, according to the report. Hicks has refrained from opining about who should replace her, White House officials told CBS News .

State funeral planned at Georgia Capitol for Zell Miller

March 30, 2018

Besides eulogies from three presidents, the church service is replete with hymns from Miller's Methodist faith and a eulogy from one of his grandsons, Bryan Miller. Speakers at the service are to include Miller's former campaign consultant Paul Begala and former chief of staff Steve Wrigley. The service will be held at Georgia's Capitol rotunda where his body has been lying in state since Tuesday's celebration of life ceremony in Buckhead.

Vegan arrested after praising butcher's death in terror attack

March 30, 2018

Ahead of the rally, Crif, an umbrella organisation of France's Jewish groups, asked the far-right and far-left politicians not to join the event. Despite Marine Le Pen's efforts to modernize her party, France's top court provided a reminder of its past - it confirmed on Tuesday the conviction and her father for describing the Nazi gas chambers as a "detail" of history, and reaffirmed a 30,000 euro fine against him.

Max Polyakov: The Knowledge Economy and its Opportunities for Businesses

March 29, 2018

The difference between the USA and the UK is 20.4% or a whopping 15.1 trillion USD. But what is the reason for such a stunning difference? Max Polyakov , Founder of Association Noosphere believes that in order to find the answer to this question, one should study the concept of the knowledge economy, or in other words, an economy based on knowledge.

Deadline for Aadhaar-welfare schemes linking extended till June 30

March 30, 2018

It may be recalled that on December 15, 2017, the Apex Court had extended the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various services and welfare schemes till March 31, 2018. Pandey said that UIDAI is extremely serious about data protection, and added that Aadhaar is governed by strong laws that prevent data misuse or any breach into the Aadhaar system.

Kathy Griffin Will Play Kellyanne Conway on Comedy Central

March 30, 2018

Kathy Griffin, the comedian whose life and career got shaken up a year ago after she posed for a photo holding a replica of Donald Trump's severed head , is back to throwing barbs at the President. The upcoming all-new hour-long special from The President Show team, will star Anthony Atamanuik as President Trump in a mock telethon to raise money for all of the projects he can't get anyone in Congress to fund - like the wall and infrastructure (plus these mouthy porn stars aren't going ...

Woman to Cuomo: You not doing nothing, you punk a%*!

March 30, 2018

His opposition to new subsidies for the del Lago Resort and Casino is likely to sink a proposal to reduce the amount del Lago pays to the state each year. They include a new uniform sexual harassment policy for state workers and officials, a new tax on opioid manufacturers and a plan to impose surcharges on taxi and Uber rides in the heart of Manhattan.

Governor Calls For Water Flows To Stay Steady Or Increase

March 30, 2018

Lawrence River past year, it is critical that we remain vigilant and take whatever measures are necessary for ensuring that history does not repeat itself", Governor Cuomo said. Arun Heer is Secretary to the International Lake Ontario - St. Lawrence River Board. The Army Corps of Engineers predicted that water levels across the Great Lakes would rise for the 5th straight year, but also projected Lake Ontario's water level would return to its average.

Mattis To Bolton: 'I Heard That You're Actually The Devil Incarnate'

March 30, 2018

The Defense Department confirmed Thursday the Trump White House and Defense Secretary James Mattis have begun initial talks over whether to funnel billions from the Pentagon's coffers into the administration's border wall program. Bush and, more recently, a regular contributor to Fox News, is known for his intensely hawkish views, especially on key global issues related to Iran and North Korea.

ICE Will No Longer Automatically Release Pregnant Illegal Immigrants

March 30, 2018

Miller said on Thursday the new directive was meant to align with a Trump executive order mandating tougher ICE enforcement. Under the new policy , Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will treat pregnant detainees as they would any other, save for providing the necessary medical care and keeping a record of pregnant women in custody.

Georgia expels Russian diplomat over spy poisoning

March 30, 2018

London has shared "unprecedented levels of intelligence with partners" since the attack, a senior government official said, culminating in the response from capitals around the world. The two have been in a coma since then and British Prime Minister Theresa May said earlier this week that they "may never fully recover". London and its allies have blamed Moscow, citing the use of a Soviet-designed nerve agent Novichok, Russia's record of targeting dissidents and its history of aggression in ...

Watertown Police: Resident Shared Child Porn, Planted Hidden Camera

March 29, 2018

They say the investigation began after police were contacted by the Canada Border Services Agency. According to authorities, the arrest stems from an online investigation involving distribution and possession of child pornography last December.

US Ambassador: The US is not seeking 'to replace' Abbas

March 29, 2018

The United States is not seeking "to replace" Mahmoud Abbas". Abbas aide Nabil Abu Rdeneh said Thursday that the remarks constitute a "blatant interference in Palestinian affairs". Palestinian anger toward the US has threatened the prospects of a USA peace plan being drawn up by the White House. A U.S. Embassy spokeswoman did not respond to a request for comment.

Small kitchen fire reported at Tropicana Field on Opening Day

March 29, 2018

Vents in the outfield were activated to help clear the smoke from the domed stadium, and Rays players were seen playing catch in the outfield as they normally would before a game.

Oregon, Washington Join Challenge To Citizenship Question On 2020 Census

March 29, 2018

The bill appropriated $270 million to current surveys and programs and an additional $2.544 billion for periodic censuses and programs, allocating in total a substantial increase from the $1.47 billion total allocation for 2017. A misallocation of these funds based on a faulty census would affect a wide range of programs, including those directed to housing, health, education, and community infrastructure.

Zamfara Attack : Armed Bandits Kill 30 Persons In Bawan Daji

March 29, 2018

It was reported at the Senate plenary on Thursday that no fewer than 66 persons were extra-judicially mowed down in Zamfara state by maruading gunmen. The PPRO said the policemen overpowered the bandits and many of them escaped with gunshot wounds. THISDAY gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday when members of the vigilante from the affected village converged to hold a meeting with a view to ensuring a conducive environment for farming in the area.

Larry King: Second Amendment created 'to ward off slave uprisings'

March 30, 2018

King made the claims on Wednesday outside a Beverly Hills restaurant in video footage captured by TMZ. Fact is. there was a move back then to keep guns away from slaves, but it's actually an anti-gun control issue and not an issue about repealing the Second Amendment.

First Qatar referee to officiate at FIFA World Cup in Russian Federation

March 29, 2018

After such course, the FIFA Referees Committee will announce the names of the referees selected to act as VAR (video refereeing) during the World Cup. He took charge of the 2010 final when Spain beat the Netherlands in South Africa. According to the International Federation of Associated Football ( FIFA ) the elected representatives represent 46 countries.

Cricket Australia dropped by top sponsor Magellan after cheat storm

March 29, 2018

Attempting to read a prepared statement and answer questions from reporters for the first time since receiving a 12-month suspension from global and domestic cricket, the former Australian skipper was visibly distraught. "It is something I will regret for the rest of my life", Bancroft said. 'When you play against New Zealand you still get a sense that they're playing good hard cricket.

Santosh Trophy: It's Kerala-Mizoram, Karnataka-Bengal in semis

March 29, 2018

Karnataka coach P Muralidhar acknowledged that by saying his boys better get ready for a very tough match at Howrah's Sailen Manna Stadium. Karnataka toiled hard to find the victor in the evenly contested tie and with this win reached the last four stage by being the group topper.

Metro My Husband Starves Me Of Sex - Pregnant Wife Cries Out - NAN

March 29, 2018

It is alleged that on March 21 at 2100hrs, the victim accompanied her friend who sought to report a theft case against Simbarashe at Marimba Police Station. " She said she was going to end her relationship with her brother because she knows it is wrong", the police report stated, according to the Orlando Sentinel .

Nursing assistant suspended for attacking bedridden patient

March 29, 2018

The nursing attendant allegedly twisted the fingers of the patient even as the latter cried in pain. The reason for the torture is not known. Video footage showed the man lying nearly upside down on a stretcher, one end of which is still inside the ambulance.

Nitish Kumar is finished, BJP has set Bihar ablaze, says Lalu Yadav

March 29, 2018

Pointing out the riots and incidents of violence in Bihar, Lalu Yadav said that the "BJP has set the whole state ablaze". Lalu Prasad is suffering from mild localised infection and high blood sugar, officials at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi .

French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy to face corruption trial

March 29, 2018

He has denied wrongdoing. Sending Mr Sarkozy to trial, investigating judges have concluded that there is sufficient evidence to show that the 63-year-old ex-president attempted to bribe Gilbert Azibert , a magistrate, with a promise of promotion.

Lavrov Says Russia To Expel Same Number Of Envoys As West

March 29, 2018

The Skripals were found unconscious is a busy shopping area in the small English city of Salisbury, where Mr. Skripal lives. Yulia Skripal's father Sergei remains in critical condition. Trump moved Monday to expel 60 Russian officials stationed in the USA and close the Russian consulate in Seattle. European nations, Canada, Australia and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation have joined in.

Bitfinex Weighs Move To Switzerland

March 29, 2018

The decision to relocate comes around a time when Bitfinex is being hounded by controversies, most recently about an alleged pump conspiracy with Tether. Settlement experts in Switzerland, who are familiar with the matter, say that Bitfinex will be incorporated as a public limited company on a move from the British Virgin Islands to Switzerland and will therefore be spun off from the previous parent company, iFinex.

Trump Campaign Aide Talked Frequently With Alleged Russian Ex-Spy, Documents Say

March 29, 2018

Al Jazeera's Patty Culhane reports from Washington. The document , filed in Mueller's name, stated that the communications between Gates and the individual were "pertinent to the investigation". In the Tuesday night filing, prosecutors said that " Person A " has "ties to the Russian intelligence service" and had those ties in 2016. Both Paul Manafort and Rick Gates were indicted earlier this year on numerous charges of money laundering and financial crimes which they allegedly ...

White House Says Police Killing of Stephon Clark Is "Local Matter"

March 29, 2018

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that police shootings are a "local matter". Before segwaying to Trump's proposed economic plan aimed at benefit all Americans, Sanders doubled down on the deaths of unarmed black and women not being a federal matter.

Brother of Parkland shooting suspect enters a plea agreement on trespassing charge

March 29, 2018

He can never visit the school again and must not contact any victims or their families. The plea agreement bars Zachary Cruz, who had been in jail 10 days on $500,000 bond, from going within a mile of Stoneman Douglas High; contacting any victims or family of victims from the February 14 massacre during which his brother Nikolas killed 14 students, three adults and wounded 17 other people.

Allu Arjun gets nostalgic on completing 15 years in Tollywood

March 29, 2018

Needless to say, fans wee gong insane celebrating the milestone. The actor took to Twitter to thank everyone for their contribution in his journey so far. He will be seen essaying the role of a military officer who suffers anger management issues. The actor went through a drastic transformation to look the part.

Copy Story Share Appeals court upholds new trial for subject of 'Serial'

March 29, 2018

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals determined Syed received ineffective assistance by his counsel during his 2000 trial, according to a 138-page opinion filed Thursday afternoon. Accordingly, Syed's murder conviction must be vacated, and because Syed's convictions for kidnapping, robbery, and false imprisonment are predicated on his commission of Hae's murder, these convictions must be vacated as well.

Funerals for Russian Federation mall fire victims as many seek answers

March 29, 2018

The blaze engulfed the Winter Cherry mall in Kemerovo on Sunday, trapping dozens of parents and children inside. Vika told Yevgenia over the phone that she couldn't breathe. But Russian authorities said Tuesday that no one was unaccounted for in the fire, Tass reported . Forty-one children died in the fire. Four people have been detained for questioning, including the head of the company that manages the shopping centre, according to the Investigative Committee.

Confederation Centre announces full Jesus Christ Superstar cast

March 29, 2018

Lee Siegel will perform as Judas in the 2018 Charlottetown Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar . They join Brendan Wall as Pontius Pilate, Jacob MacInnis as Peter, Andew McAllister as Simon Zealotes and Tara Jackson as Annas.

Cheetah jumps into vehicle on safari trip

March 29, 2018

The cheetah eventually jumped back out of the vehicle and promptly devoured a gazelle. A tour group traveling on an African safari got more up-close to nature than expected when a cheetah made a decision to jump into their vehicle and have a peek around.

First F-35A Stealth Jet for S. Korea Unveiled

March 29, 2018

UPI says that South Korea's military purchased forty of the fifth-generation warplanes in 2014, in a $7 billion deal. The ceremony was attended by a number of high-ranking US and South Korean officials including members of the ROK National Assembly Defense Committee, Deputy Defense Minister Suh Coo-Suk.

Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors Outlawed in Washington State

March 29, 2018

On Wednesday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law that prohibits licensed therapists from using conversation therapy with youth under age 18. -based Human Rights Campaign . "Today we applaud Washington state Governor Jay Inslee's decision to sign into law SB 5722". Opponents of the ban argued the state shouldn't dictate what kind of treatment teenagers can receive, and that conversion therapy has helped some people achieve a more fulfilling life.

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Grows Position in Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA)

March 29, 2018

About 130,121 shares traded. PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) has declined 3.75% since March 29, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 47.47% the S&P500. ( NYSE:ABX ), 8 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 15 Hold. Therefore 33% are positive. Keefe Bruyette & Woods maintained it with "Outperform" rating and $101 target in Thursday, November 12 report.

Israeli Bulldozers Raze Lands in Southern Gaza

March 29, 2018

The three men were arrested Tuesday near the Tzeelim army base, which is located about 12 miles from the Gaza border. The spokesman was responding to Israeli army officials and media reports warning that the march near the borders for one month and a half might be risky and lead to bloody confrontations with Israel.

Mega Millions Prize Up To $502M, 10th Largest In US

March 29, 2018

This is just the fourth time in Mega Millions history that the jackpot has surged past $500 million, according to the lottery's web site. The last time was in July 2016 when a single ticket in IN won a $536 million prize. Virgin Islands. $1.6 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016 (three tickets, from California, Florida, Tennessee). The Mega Millions record jackpot of $656 million was set in 2012 and was shared by with three ticket holders in Kansas, Maryland and IL.

Envision Healthcare Corporation (EVHC) stock rose 13.90% in recent quarter

March 29, 2018

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