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Punjab government Seeks Congress leader Sidhu's Conviction in Road Rage Case

April 13, 2018

He said, "The trial court verdict was rightly set aside by the High Court". But High Court suspended the sentences to allow Sidhu and his accomplice to approach the Supreme Court. A party leader backed the counsel's stand and said Congress government will not shield its ministers or MLAs like Yogi Adityanath government in UP.

Duke Realty Corp (NYSE:DRE) Institutional Investor Positioning Change

April 13, 2018

The real estate investment trust reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.30 by ($0.13). Also, the number of investment managers holding Duke Realty Corp in their top 10 positions was flat from 2 to 2 for the same number.

SC all set to decide duration of Nawaz's, Tareen's disqualification today

April 13, 2018

The apex court reserved the ruling on February 14. The decision will be announced at 11 am in courtroom No. 1. Nawaz Sharif, then Prime Minister, was disqualified by the Supreme Court on July 28, 2017, for not mentioning the receivable income from his son's company in his election papers.

What does the future hold for Nawaz Sharif?

April 13, 2018

However, after Friday's verdict, lawmakers disqualified under the Article 62 (1)(f) can not contest elections for their entire life. Sharif, his children, his son-in-law Safdar and former finance minister Ishaq Dar are now being investigated by the National Accountability Bureau over money laundering and other corruption charges.

Trump on Syria attack: 'very soon or not so soon at all!'

April 13, 2018

Trump wrote on Twitter. A US attack on Syria would be in a response to a chemical weapons attack on anti-government rebels, one that Trump and other officials blame on leader Bashar Assad . Trump did not detail what a strike on Syria would look like, or whether these would be US missiles. During one speech, he said, "We must as a nation be more unpredictable".

Indian athletes kicked out of Games

April 13, 2018

As the Games are now nearing the end, Team Malta's commitments will see participation in shooting when Brian Galea will seek qualification for Trap Finals, whilst Adam Vella will hit the mats in the 65kg category in Wrestling. The three team officials - chef de mission Vikram Singh Sisodia, team manager Namdev Shirgaonker and athletics team manager Ravinder Chaudhry - were all reprimanded, Martin added.

Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD) Analysts See $0.37 EPS on May, 1

April 13, 2018

The stock increased 2.18% or $0.55 during the last trading session, reaching $25.74. Johnson Financial Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Enterprise Products by 315.8% during the 4th quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Enterprise Products during the fourth quarter valued at $123,000. Echo Street Capital Ltd accumulated 487,204 shares.

'High purity' Novichok was used in Skripals attack, watchdog confirms

April 13, 2018

However Russia , which has denied it played any role in the attack on the Skripals , said it believed the watchdog's report was part of a British operation to discredit Russia. has also asked the director-general of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to call an executive council meeting next Wednesday. The findings were welcomed by foreign secretary Boris Johnson who said they backed Britain's assertion that only Russian Federation could have carried out the attack.

China announces live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait

April 13, 2018

A US Navy carrier strike group led by the Nimitz-class USS Theodore Roosevelt has been conducting an exercise in the South China Sea since Friday last week. The drills were organized in response to a "changing worldwide and regional security situation", and to test the combat readiness of Taiwan's active forces to defend the country, said the defense ministry.

Dispute With Congress Adds to Pressure on Rosenstein

April 13, 2018

The group plans to set protests in motion if Trump fires Mueller, replaces Rosenstein, repeals regulations that established the special counsel's office or pardons key witnesses. The president also pushed back against reports of tumult within his administration, which has seen a flood of high-level exits and is plagued by reports of internal conflict.

Investor's Eyeing Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE:DO)

April 13, 2018

TheStreet raised Diamond Offshore Drilling from a "d+" rating to a "c-" rating in a report on Monday, January 22nd. The rating was maintained by Susquehanna with "Hold" on Tuesday, February 13. Ubs Asset Management Americas Incorporated reported 0% in Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc . In other words, EPS reveals how profitable a company is on a share owner basis.

Report Card shows little gain in USA students' math, reading scores

April 13, 2018

Compared to the 2015 numbers, fourth-grade scores in math and reading were not statistically different. The NAEP assessment was originally created to provide a common measure of student performance across the country at a time when there was no consistency among state academic standards or common measures to compare states.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas teacher arrested for leaving loaded gun in public bathroom

April 13, 2018

Simpson has a concealed carry permit and posted a $250 bond. "There was a reasonable likelihood that the firearm could have ended up in the hands of a child or the discharge of the firearm could have wounded another person or child", deputies said in their arrest report.

Next-Gen Ford Focus: Everything We Know Now

April 13, 2018

Crucially, the new Focus remains true to the nameplate's 20-year legacy of class-leading driving dynamics, further enhanced with the first Focus-application of Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) technology for the independent front and rear suspension systems; new Drive Modes; an isolated rear subframe for greater refinement; and Ford-patented spring technology.

Man booked for causing fatal DUI crash

April 13, 2018

When police arrived shortly after 6:17 p.m.to Veterans Parkway South and Overlook Drive witnesses reported that the driver had run into the wood line. According to a police report, Grigsby stated that he was attempting to turn around and didn't realize he was in the fair grounds. St. Joseph hospital, Whatcom County Fire District 7, Washington State Patrol, Ferndale Police and Airlift Northwest teamed together to conduct the Thursday morning drill, which included two wrecked cars on the ...

Traders Performance Review: Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX)

April 13, 2018

Analysts mean recommendation for the stock is 2.00, (where 1 is Strong Buy and 5 is Strong Sell). Taking a look at some target price information, we note that shares of Swift Transportation Company (NYSE: KNX ) presently have an average target price of $55.29.

Former Prosecutor: Raid on Cohen 'Dramatic and Extraordinary Move'

April 13, 2018

In light of the fact that it has been reported that Mr. Cohen - who has represented President Trump and the Trump organization for years - has met with federal investigators and provided them with documentary evidence, it is clear that investigators believe that Cohen has been less than candid and has withheld critical evidence from them, and that he would be no more forthcoming if he were to receive a subpoena (and might well destroy any evidence in his possession if he were to receive ...

Amid Cauvery Protests, Man Sets Himself Ablaze To Protest Against Centre

April 13, 2018

In a horrifying incident, a protestor demanding setting up of a separate Cauvery board committee got electrocuted in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. In view of the protests, a large number of security personnel were deployed around the airport and in its surrounding areas.

Beta Factor in Focus - Amarin Corporation (NASDAQ:AMRN)

April 13, 2018

When completing stock analysis, investors and traders may opt to review other technical levels. Active investment approach moving average with a short time frame will react much quicker to price changes interpretation. It is trading at a P/S value of 5. A value between 70 and 100 is considered overbought; hence the trader should look at selling opportunities. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 39.2% compared to the same quarter last year.

Loxo Oncology (NASDAQ:LOXO) Upgraded at ValuEngine

April 13, 2018

Boston Scientific Corp now has $39.29 billion valuation. About 52,847 shares traded. (ABCD) has risen 95.26% since April 12, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 11.55% the S&P500. The stock of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) has "Mkt Perform" rating given on Wednesday, November 16 by Bernstein. Since October 30, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 15 insider sales for $7.82 million activity.

FSU QB Deondre Francois Reportedly Facing Misdemeanor Marijuana Charge

April 13, 2018

The quarterback was given a notice to appear in court and faces a charge of possessing fewer than 20 grams of marijuana. Francois is still recovering from an ACL injury suffered in the Noles' 2017 season opener against Alabama in Atlanta.

Fiserv (FISV) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research

April 13, 2018

Amalgamated Bank who had been investing in Priceline Group Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $92.94 billion market cap company. The stock decreased 0.11% or $0.15 during the last trading session, reaching $135.65. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board grew its holdings in shares of Fiserv by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have given a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company's stock.

Q4 Sentiment Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (NYSE:CLF)

April 13, 2018

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc ( NYSE : CLF ) as of current trade, has shown weekly performance of -0.15% which was maintained at -8.79% in one month period. Technical Analysis of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.: Technical indicators do not lead us to assume the stock will see more gains anytime soon. As per Monday, November 20, the company rating was maintained by KeyBanc Capital Markets.

JUST IN: Police name Shehu Sani suspect in murder case

April 13, 2018

The case was said to have been transferred to the police by one division of the Nigerian army in Kaduna. Garba added, " the Military at the firm insisted that II most accept that Senator Shehu Sani gave Bashir Hamadada money to pay us for the killing of Lawan and I told them I neither knew Bashir no Lawan they are talking about".

Iron Mountain (NYSE:IRM) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at Goldman Sachs

April 13, 2018

Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.5875 per share. About 440,416 shares traded. Iron Mountain has a one year low of $30.78 and a one year high of $41.53. Facebook Inc.'s shares rose 0.78% as CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before USA lawmakers for a second day, this time in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

U.S. concerned about triggering wider war as it weighs strike on Syria

April 13, 2018

Syrian troops have braced for Western strikes across the country, hiding assets and deserting key buildings. When asked whether he meant a war between Russian Federation and the United States, Nebenzia said, "We can not exclude any possibilities, unfortunately, because we saw the messages coming from Washington ".

No 'final decision' from Trump on Syria

April 13, 2018

News is reporting that blood and urine samples taken from victims of last week's chemical weapons attack in Syria show the presence of both chlorine and an unnamed nerve agent . On Wednesday, Trump said that missiles "will be coming" in response to the attack. The Assad regime is known to have stocks of the nerve agent sarin, and has previously used a mixture of chlorine and sarin in attacks, US officials told MSNBC.

KIYC: Finding what information Facebook knows about you

April 13, 2018

Just take a look at how Facebook went after Snapchat. Graham initially had difficulty getting a straight answer. In the paper, Faizullabhoy and Korolova said they believed the reason why it was so easy to snoop on people via Facebook's ad platform was down to the website's careless approach to privacy.

Consensus EPS Watch For Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR)

April 13, 2018

EMR outperformed by 4.69% the S&P500. The price target set for the stock is $6.83, and this sets up an impressive set of potential movement for the stock. Headinvest Limited Liability Company holds 1.78% or 82,593 shs. Another trade for 3,418 shares valued at $252,248 was sold by HILTZ L THOMAS. Credit Suisse Ag has 1.13 million shares for 0.07% of their portfolio.

Mexican drug lord added to FBI's 10 Most Wanted list

April 13, 2018

Lawn added, "is that Caro is on the loose and has been, and we don't believe that the Mexican government is doing all they can to find him". Bowdich of the Federal Bureau of Investigation also explained the decision at an earlier press conference with officials from the DEA and US Marshals service - three units of the Justice Department - along with Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary James Walsh, who announced the $ 20 million reward .

Cynthia Nixon: Legalizing Marijuana is a Racial Justice Issue

April 13, 2018

As Nixon points out in her video on the subject, there are plenty of reasons to legalize marijuana, and there have already been successful campaigns all around the country to do just that on a sub-federal level. "White people do get arrested for marijuana, but what we're saying is you're more likely to get arrested for marijuana if you're black or Latino", said Kassandra Frederique, New York state director for the Drug Policy Alliance.

Child abuse prevention highlighted

April 13, 2018

During April and all year long, the Hunterdon County YMCA encourages adults and organizations in the community to play a vital role in making our community a safer place for children. So as part of Child Abuse Awareness Month, local leaders and DFCS officials are partnering up to rally the community to increase the number of foster homes for those children in an effort to reconnect families whenever possible.

Authorities probe 'horrific' trapped teen's death

April 13, 2018

Over the course of a three-minute call in which he gasped, cried repeatedly for help and struggled to communicate with the operator, he relayed that he was trapped inside his vehicle in the parking lot of Seven Hills School. "I am trapped inside my gold Honda Odyssey van in the parking lot of the Seven Hills". "Send officers immediately. I'm nearly dead", Plush said during a second call, according to ABC News which obtained recordings.

Gartner: Cloud giants' dominance poses challenges for users

April 13, 2018

Share of Gartner, Inc . (NYSE:IT) has "Mkt Perform" rating given on Friday, November 6 by FBR Capital. The New York-based Etrade Capital Mngmt Limited Liability Company has invested 0.01% in Gartner , Inc. The company's stock had a trading volume of 400,971 shares, compared to its average volume of 727,727. IT underperformed by 4.03% the S&P500. Kbc Group Incorporated Nv holds 0.01% of its capital in Gartner , Inc.

How Many Golar LNG Partners LP (NASDAQ:GMLP)'s Analysts Are Bearish?

April 13, 2018

It has underperformed by 10.25% the S&P500. Dupont Capital Management Corp increased Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) stake by 166.5% reported in 2017Q4 SEC filing. Great West Life Assurance Com Can invested in 595,451 shares. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 43.99% of the company's stock. Also, the Hold rating count is 0 as of 04/11/18.

Elderly man dies in Pontotoc County fire, investigation continues

April 13, 2018

No one was home , so firefighters had to force their way inside. Crews from the Vincennes Township, Decker Township, and Johnson Township Fire Department were on scene, as well as the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Students will be required to maintain a "C" average ("School comes first for us", Ms. Tyrrell-Brown said) and will not be allowed out on a call or put in harm's way.

Majority of Southerners disapprove of Trump, Congress, NBC News poll says

April 13, 2018

Georgians are split-49 percent approve of President Trump and 49% disapprove . Respondents for this nonprobability survey were selected from the almost three million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. A majority of Southerners (56%), on the other hand, think their state government is doing a good job at maintaining infrastructure and 42% think their state is doing a bad job.

Missiles Will be Coming to Syria: US President Donald Trump Warns Russia

April 13, 2018

A senior Russian lawmaker has warned the United States that Russia would view an airstrike on Syria as a war crime. The Syrian regime denies responsibility. "The Syrian state will continue to fight terrorism no matter what their reaction is". State news agency RIA Novosti on Wednesday quoted Andrei Krasov, deputy chairman of the State Duma's defense committee, as saying that Russian Federation will treat a US airstrike on Syria "not just as an act of aggression but a war crime of the ...

Proof of Syria chemical weapons attack

April 13, 2018

The build-up came as President Macron of France said he has proof that the Syrian regime carried out a chemical attack last week, but he still has not decided whether to join military action. He has warned that he would not accept the use of chemical weapons, which he said was a "red line" that would draw French action, even unilateral. Meanwhile, Trump has softened his rhetoric against Russian Federation and Syria , seeming to indicate in a tweet Thursday morning that an attack on ...

Study shows Americans are forgetting about the Holocaust

April 13, 2018

A uniform of an Auschwitz survivor is displayed on December 9, 2004, at the Jewish Museum in London. It was the largest concentration camp among many built by the Nazis during their campaign to wipe out the Jews and other groups. Respondents indicated much more awareness of modern-day bias against Jews, with 68 percent saying anti-Semitism is present in America today, and 51 percent saying there are "many" or "a great deal of" neo-Nazis in the United States today.

Conn. substitute held after-school 'fight club' in classroom

April 13, 2018

He was sacked on October 10. Why would a teacher think it was OK to run a " Fight Club " inside a high school? The next day, the resource officer spoke to assistant principal Tatiana Patten, who told her a substitute teacher had been fired from the school in October for running a " fight club " in his classroom and that one student told her he was not a willing participant, according to the report shared by the station.

Germany won't join strike on Syria: Merkel

April 13, 2018

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that a "full spectrum of measures" will be considered in response to a toxic gas attack blamed on Syrian President Bashar Assad, but ruled out any military deployment. Although the United States acted alone previous year, with a guided-missile destroyer firing dozens of tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase in Homs province, it seems that Trump is attempting to assemble a military coalition to potentially launch a widescale military ...

Town of Boone evacuated for a brush fire

April 13, 2018

Crews will continue working through the night on the fire. Deputies said a civilian suffered burn injuries while trying to help put out the fire. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says the blaze started Thursday afternoon, quickly charred about 450 acres (182 hectares) and forced the evacuation of 229 homes.

Arizona teachers share photos of 'disturbing' classroom conditions

April 13, 2018

They study also found that when adjusted for statewide cost-of-living, pay for Arizona elementary school teachers was the lowest in the nation while pay for Arizona high school teachers ranked 49th of the 50 states. And one teacher posted a photo of a stage light switch and said it heats up if the lights are on longer than 30 minutes. Consolidating the two schools "is good, because we all want to be together with John Redd Smith", Dixon said.

Chemical Weapons Found in Blood and Urine Samples from Syrian Victims

April 13, 2018

USA officials did not reveal how the evidence was obtained, but the report said such samples are generally collected by hospitals or intelligence operatives on the ground, whether agents of the United States or its allies . A chlorine-sarin mixture was dropped on Khan Sheikhoun, killing dozens and injuring hundreds more . Syria, Russia and Iran say reports of the attack were fabricated by militants and the USA is seizing upon it as a pretext to attack the government.

Bannon has advised WH to fire Rosenstein, stop cooperating with Mueller

April 13, 2018

Bannon has also proposed that Trump fire one of his lawyers, Ty Cobb, who has advised cooperating with Mueller. But as the Post reported Wednesday, Bannon has tried to telegraph strategies to Trump through White House aides and Congressional allies.

Has $1.57 Million Stake in Hormel (NYSE:HRL)

April 13, 2018

About 585,162 shares traded. Hormel Foods Corporation produces and markets various meat and food products worldwide. It has underperformed by 14.45% the S&P500. Cognios Capital Lc accumulated 62,104 shares or 0.85% of the stock. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Hormel by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter.

Backpage Owner Pleads Guilty, Agree to Permanent Injunction Shutting Down Backpage.com

April 13, 2018

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced today that his office's prosecution of Backpage.com has resulted in the company pleading guilty to human trafficking in Texas and its CEO Carl Ferrer pleading guilty to money laundering. The conviction in the Texas criminal court comes just days after the Department of Justice seized the website and indicted founders Michael Lacey, 69, and James Larkin, 68.

20 killed in attempted prison escape in Brazil's Belem

April 13, 2018

One guard and 19 prisoners were confirmed dead in the incident as guards clashed with prisoners and people from outside the prison helping in the breakout attempt at the Santa Izabel Prison Complex in the northern city of Belem. The South American nation holds the worlds fourth largest prison population. Powerful drug gangs routinely take their turf wars from the streets of Rio de Janeiro and other big cities into penitentiary facilities.

South China Sea: Xi Jinping attends massive naval display

April 13, 2018

Chinese defence chiefs said live-fire military drills would be taking place in the Taiwan Straits on April 18. More than half of the vessels were commissioned after the Communist Party's National Congress in 2012, when Xi became the party's general secretary.

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