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First Alert Weather: Stormy Sunday

April 14, 2018

This slow-moving storm system leaves a strong southwesterly flow aloft (10,000 to 20,000 feet above our heads), and that likely brings more rain and storms in from the south Saturday evening. However, with the recent rain and snow yesterday, along with the clearing skies overnight, valley fog is likely to form Friday morning. This boundary will also be the focal point for showers and thunderstorms to develop within the Hawkeye state before tracking eastbound.

Pres. Rouhani: US aggression in region has no result but destruction, annihilation

April 14, 2018

In a phone conversation with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Rouhani said, "This aggression was not just against the Syrian territory but against the whole region's stability". Seven Iranians were killed in an air strike on a Syrian military base on Monday, which Iran and Russian Federation said was carried out by the Zionist warplanes.

Saturday mostly cloudy, chance of isolated storms

April 14, 2018

South Dakota's highway patrol is encouraging drivers to stay home with "movies, hot cocoa and popcorn" as roads turned slippery and icy from extreme weather. The snow will be very wet and heavy, making it hard to shovel and even more challenging to drive through. Remember, changes in both the timing and intensity of this system are possible .

Western Attack on Syria a Crime, says Iran's Supreme Leader

April 14, 2018

The allies' operation was meant to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad for an apparent chemical attack against civilians and to deter him from doing it again. He said they will not benefit from the attacks, just like when they went to Iraq and Afghanistan. Sputnik, another Russian state-owned media outlet is reporting a claim made by Russian military officials that Syria's air defence system managed to shoot down a majority of cruise missiles fired by the US.

Stryker Corporation (SYK) Formed Double Top Pattern; Buyers Could Thrive

April 14, 2018

Stryker (NYSE: SYK ) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 30th. SYK's profit will be $596.98 million for 24.74 P/E if the $1.60 EPS becomes a reality. (NYSE:EPD) or 26,240 shares. Wharton Business Gp Ltd holds 0.15% or 9,630 shares. Zacks Investment Research lowered Stryker from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 3rd.

PM greets people on Ambedkar Jayanti

April 14, 2018

Floral tributes will be paid at Babasaheb's Statue in the Parliament House Complex this morning. However, did you know that Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, wanted to burn the constitution if it did not take into consideration the welfare of the minorities in India.

SARAH ON FIRE: Huckabee Sanders ROASTS 'DISGRACED HACK' James Comey

April 14, 2018

The White House sought to discredit James Comey ahead of the release of his memoir next week, lashing out at the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director in deeply personal terms on Friday. Separately, in a statement Friday afternoon, Sanders announced that Trump granted a full pardon to Scooter Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney 's former chief of staff.

Mexico president says door open to USA rejoining TPP

April 14, 2018

It could be a way to assuage American farmers and businesses hurt by Chinese tariffs by assuring robust markets for US products in countries that signed onto the deal, like Japan, Australia and South Korea. Democrat Senator Sherrod Brown, said he was "very open to a new TPP" as long as it had strong labor rights protections and currency provisions. And then there's the other trillion-dollar question: "How receptive will the other 11 nations be to welcoming the USA back?" The other 11 ...

Thousands say emotional goodbye to 'Mama Winnie' at funeral service

April 14, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered the eulogy at the funeral service of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, praising her for showing leadership without claiming glory and for inspiring and guiding the nation . Too often, we were not there for her. But on Saturday, her family and comrades used her funeral to both celebrate her enormous contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle and hit out against those who campaigned against her.

Omeros (OMER) Shares Up 2.1%

April 14, 2018

Blackrock Inc invested in 0% or 3.93 million shs. Melvin Capital Management Lp decreased Summit Matls Inc (Call) stake by 1.53M shares to 300,000 valued at $9.43 million in 2017Q4. Omeros's revenue for the quarter was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. research analysts expect that Omeros will post -1.51 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cowboys added to Hampshire Honor Society

April 14, 2018

To qualify, a football student-athlete must have completed his final year of eligibility in 2017 achieved a minimum 3.20 cumulative grade-point average and meet all requirements for graduation. The former walk-on tallied 117 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss in the last two seasons. He played in 24 games in his career with four starts. The Tacoma, Wash., native will graduate from UM with a 3.59 GPA in sociology.

25-year-old man dies while in RCMP custody

April 14, 2018

Around 3:20 p.m. yesterday, April 12, the girl was walking down an alley between Southill Street and Desmond Street in Brocklehurst, according to a police press release.

Facts speak louder than missiles in Syrian crisis

April 14, 2018

Associated Press reporters saw smoke rising from east Damascus and what appeared to be a flame lighting up the sky . Some U.S. media had said Washington was confident Assad had also used sarin on April 7. On April 9, U.S. ambassador at the UN, Nikki Haley, says Washington is determined to "see the monster who dropped chemical weapons on the Syrian people is held to account".

United Kingdom opposition leader says no legal basis for attack on Syria

April 14, 2018

The Western missile strikes demonstrate the volatile nature of the Syrian civil war, which started in March 2011 as an anti-Assad uprising but is now a proxy conflict involving a number of world and regional powers and a myriad of insurgent groups.

Libya's Khalifa Haftar treated in Paris hospital

April 14, 2018

A man holds a poster of Eastern Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar during a rally demanding Haftar to take over, after a United Nations deal for a political solution missed what his supporters said was a self-imposed deadline on Sunday, in Benghazi , Libya, December 17, 2017.

Iran Leader Calls US-Led Strike 'Military Crime'

April 14, 2018

The US-led attack is a "flagrant violation of worldwide law" which " ignores the sovereignty of Syria ", the statement released by Iran's Foreign Ministry said. Earlier Saturday morning, the USA, in cooperation with Britain and France, attacked Syrian military facilities reportedly related to Syria's chemical weapons capabilities to retaliate for the alleged use of chemical weapons by Syrian troops early the month in an attack on the rebel-held town of Douma near the Syrian capital Damascus.

OPCW experts to start work in Syria on Saturday

April 14, 2018

The Swedish-drafted text calls for the establishment of an investigative panel to identify the perpetrators of chemical weapons use in Syria after Russian Federation this week vetoed a United States proposal to set up such a mechanism.

Trump uses phrase that haunted Bush

April 14, 2018

The phrase was displayed on a giant banner as President George W. Bush declared major combat operations in the country over, during a speech on an aircraft carrier in May 2003. Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White says, "It was mission accomplished". However, one of the stated goals of the strikes was to deter Syrian President Bashar Assad's government from using chemical weapons again.

France says targeted Syria's main chemicals research center

April 14, 2018

He added that a combined operation with Britain and France was under way. We thank them both. "To Iran and to Russian Federation, I ask, what kind of a nation wants to be associated with the mass murder of innocent men, women and children?" "Russia must decide if it will continue down this dark path or if it will join with civilized nations as a force for stability and peace", he argued.

Western Hemisphere: United States Assisting Venezuelans in Need

April 14, 2018

Pence met with Julio Borges, a Venezuelan opposition lawmaker and former speaker of the National Assembly, David Smolansky, former mayor of the city of El Hatillo, Carlos Vecchio, political coordinator of the Popular Will party he co-founded with opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, and Antonio Ledezma, former mayor of Caracas.

PM Modi launches India's first wellness centre under Ayushman Bharat

April 14, 2018

As can be seen in the video, the prime minister personally helped the woman wear the footwear on the stage. During his two-day visit to the state, PM Modi is also expected to meet the residents of Naxal-hit Bastar district. He appealed to the youth not to pick up guns to fight for their rights. #9:20 AM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind , Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and others paid tributes to BR Ambedkar at Parliament House in New Delhi .

British Jets Take off from Cyprus Base Before Hitting Targets in Syria

April 14, 2018

Despite her careful language, there was immediate criticism from opposition lawmakers who said May should have consulted parliament before joining US-led action in Syria. The US military said the allied strikes destroyed three main chemical weapons facilities. The targets included a Syrian center in the greater Damascus area for the research, development, production, and testing of chemical and biological weaponry as well as a chemical weapons storage facility near the city of Homs.

Russian helicopter crashes in Baltic Sea, both pilots dead - Baltic Fleet

April 14, 2018

The helicopter went missing when performing a night training flight at 23.30 Moscow Time on April 13. A search operation has been launched to recover the bodies, AFP reported.

France says Syria operation hits 3 sites

April 14, 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron also confirmed his country's participation in the operation. In a televised address from the White House, Trump said he had ordered US armed forces to launch "precision strikes" associated with Assad's chemical weapons capabilities.

Putin condemns US-led strike on Syria as aggression

April 14, 2018

Putin added that the strike had a "destructive influence on the entire system of worldwide relations". He criticized the United States and its allies for launching the strike without waiting for inspectors from the global chemical weapons watchdog to visit the area.

Syria forces enter Douma for clean-up operations after missile strikes

April 14, 2018

The medics said none of the patients were hurt by chemicals. "Nearly a week has passed, but neither the United States nor several European countries have provided any evidence proving the alleged use of poisonous substances by Syrian troops in the city of Douma on April 7", Konashenkov said.

Farm Bureau Statement on 2018 Farm Bill

April 14, 2018

EQUIP now funds about 36,000 projects on farms ranging from cover crops to irrigation systems, and the House's farm bill draft caps payments to a single participant at $50,000 a year. But there might be some threats to the program on the House Floor, he said. "The bill would reduce overall SNAP benefit spending by imposing new work requirements on beneficiaries", wrote Stefanie Miller, who believes that the Senate probably won't agree on a bill with the same level of restrictions.

Bizarre: Official drives for 4 km as man clings on to bonnet

April 14, 2018

On April 11, a group of villagers surrounded the office of block development officer Pankaj Kumar Gautam. After waiting for a while, they started protesting outside his office. A few other protesters were quick to jump out of the way, but Brij Pal found himself hanging on the bonnet as the vehicle sped out of the office block.

Trump orders precision strikes on Syrian chemical weapon capabilities

April 14, 2018

The United States is consulting with Britain and France about a joint military response to the attack in Douma that medics and rescuers said killed at least 40 people on Saturday (April 7). "We look forward to the day when we can bring our warriors home", he said. Although Trump reportedly advocated for a broad military strike that would punish Syria , and to an extent, its allies Russian Federation and Iran , he is believed to have been met with resistance from Mattis and other ...

UK PM May: British forces conduct targeted strike against Syria

April 14, 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron said the United Kingdom and France had joined in the attack. President Donald Trump says the United States has "launched precision strikes" on targets associated with Syrian chemical weapons program.

Now sister of Korean Air 'nut rage' heiress apologises for tantrum

April 14, 2018

The incident was cited as an example of what South Koreans call "gapjil" - the abuse of underlings and subcontractors by executives who behave like feudal lords. That episode unleashed scorn and outrage in a country whose economy is dominated by family-run conglomerates known as chaebol, and where many are fed up with the rich and powerful escaping punishment for bad behavior.

Aadhaar Hearings: SC Now Refers To Cambridge Analytica Fiasco On Aadhaar Leakage

April 14, 2018

Rakesh Dwivedi, counsel for the Unique Identification Authority of India ( UIDAI ), which administers Aadhaar, dismissed such fears, saying the authority doesn't have the tools or the algorithms used by Facebook and Google. "The 1.2 Bn Indians may be poor, but their data is a goldmine of commercially sensitive information." Mr. Mehta responded that the court was right in thinking why the government should "intrude into the privacy of the entire population merely to weed out a few crores.

Youngstown police chase ends with gusher from smashed hydrant

April 14, 2018

A Barnesville man charged with leading police on a chase that began March 22 at 14th and Pine streets in Mahanoy City waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday. "The vehicle initially stopped and then quickly accelerated and continued on Main Street traveling at a high rate of speed", said Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier.

Layton man found with almost 40K child porn files, police say

April 14, 2018

A Middleburg man already facing drug charges after he was arrested a week ago is now facing child pornography charges. He pleaded guilty in December to 11 counts, including a count of failing to register a new email address with state police.

Russian top brass names Syrian air defense complexes that thwarted attack

April 14, 2018

None of the missiles that were launched by the USA and its allies entered Russian air defense zones that protect facilities in Tartus and Khmeimim, the Russian Defense Ministry said. President Donald Trump said Friday evening in a national address that he ordered precision strikes in Syria in retaliation for Bashar al-Assad's [alleged] "evil and despicable" poison gas attack that killed up to 75 people last weekend.

Tornado forms in Mountainburg, Arkansas

April 14, 2018

One person was injured inside a vehicle, Thomas said. Berndt said Missouri Department of Transportation officials are heading to Forsyth to take a look at possible damage to a new bridge now under construction over Bull Shoals Lake at Shadowrock Park.

On April 12-13 analysts noticed Octanox (OTX) decline by -32.10%

April 14, 2018

The highest price was $0.00012 and lowest of $8.706E-05 for April 12-13. It traded at $0.01056 200 days ago. Matrix AI Network (MAN) traded 20.1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.71 or 0.00009231 BTC. It launched on February 9th, 2015. WhiteCoin's total supply is 248,864,897 coins. The Reddit community for WhiteCoin is /r/whitecoin and the currency's Github account can be viewed here.

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation convenes as Stoltenberg voices support for Syria strikes

April 14, 2018

Commenting on the joint attack against Syrian military facilities by the United States, Britain and France, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg Saturday said the worldwide community should have a collective and effective response to the recent use of chemical weapons in Syria.

Commonwealth Games: Wrestler Inam Butt wins first gold medal for Pakistan

April 14, 2018

Nadeem had given Pakistan some hope, after Pakistani weightlifters Nooh Dastagir Butt and Taha Talib had bagged a bronze, along with Mohammad Bilal who gave Pakistan their third bronze of the tournament in the boxing event. Arshad's throw was 80.45m and his previous national record was 78.33m. The last Pakistani to win a medal in the javelin competition was in 1996. Hailing from Gujranwala, the 29-year-old wrestler earlier clinched the title during Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 when he had ...

Moving forward from the Zuckerberg testimony

April 14, 2018

A key discussion in the five-hour hearing was the urban legend that Facebook secretly records audio through microphones on a phone to target advertisements to users. While some of the questions were clearly too specific for Zuckerberg to answer without referring to some sort of written documents, many of his "follow up" promises were nothing more than his lawyer-coached way of saying no or refusing to answer a question.

Another JNU professor booked for sexual harassment, probe on

April 14, 2018

President of ABVP's JNU unit, Vijay Kumar demanded strict action against the professor and wrote on Facebook, "Another communist professor and ex-JNUTA (JNU Teachers' Association) convenor sexually assaulted his student". The accused was yet to be detained by the time this report was first published. In the aftermath of the unfortunate incident, a complaint was registered by the Delhi police but soon after Johri was released on bail and was directed by the Delhi court to pay a bail bond of Rs ...

Flyers to keep faith with Elliott in goal for Game 2

April 14, 2018

Without Quick's fantastic play, this game likely doesn't even go to an extra frame. Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol is going with his gut to give Brian Elliott another shot in goal for Game 2. "You don't really have that much time to think", Elliott said when asked what his mindset was on that play. "You just try to be aggressive and play it just like any other breakaway".

Youth held for killing five-year-old cousin after aborted rape bid

April 14, 2018

Rasheed added that it was the miscalculation of the communal forces of Jammu that they highlighted Asifa's rape and murder case by holding continuous protests and even the lawyers stopped crime branch from producing the charge sheet, which invited a huge outrage on social media both at national and global level, thus forcing the national TV channels to end their shameless and immoral silence over the issue.

Thunder-like explosions rock Syrian capital amid air strikes

April 14, 2018

France's foreign minister said the "chemical escalation" in Syria is not acceptable because it's violating the rules of war and of humanity. May added Britain and its allies had sought to use every diplomatic means to stop the use of chemical weapons, but had been repeatedly thwarted, citing a Russian veto of an independent investigation into the Douma attack at the UN Security Council this week.

US, UK and France strike Syria

April 14, 2018

Trump is also expected to speak to French President Emmanuel Macron about what form action could take, with the White House saying "no final decision has been made". "It is the assessment of the United States government, the British government, the French government". UK Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed she had authorised British forces to join "US and French allies" and said their action wasn't about meddling in a civil war or regime change.

Trump lawyer under investigation for 'personal business dealings': DOJ

April 14, 2018

The warrant sought information about that payment along with any information that connected Cohen with efforts to suppress disclosure of Trump's alleged affair with Playboy model Karen McDougal . Now, thanks to new court filings we have a better idea. They said Cohen has told at least one witness that his only client was Trump. President Donald Trump is apparently more unnerved by the rapidly developing criminal case surrounding his personal lawyer Michael Cohen than he is about ...

BJP accepts resignation of ministers, Mehbooba to take final call

April 14, 2018

The BJP's architect of alliance with the PDP, Ram Madhav, has arrived in the state on Saturday to follow up on the prime minister's commitment even as the two tainted ministers have resigned. Legislators and senior party leaders would share their views on various issues, the spokesman added. Two ministers of the BJP also joined protest against the arrest of accused, evoking massive condemnation from various organisations.

Three UConn Players On Hand For WNBA Draft

April 14, 2018

Having my family by my side definitely helped. That sentiment seemed to be proven true every time WNBA President Lisa Borders called someone's name. Barta was selected 32nd overall by the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night . BC-BKL-WNBA Draft, 2nd Ld-Writethru, 275A'ja Wilson top pick of WNBA draft by Las Vegas AcesAP Photo NYJJ103, NYJJ102, NYJJ106, NYJJ105Eds: Updates with end of first round .

'Simpsons' Showrunner Al Jean Promises to Find "Right" Answer to Apu Controversy

April 14, 2018

Jean was also criticized after the episode aired for tweets that appeared to many fans as flippant. In "No Good Read Goes Unpunished", brainy Lisa sits down with Marge to read a book that's been given the cultural sensitivity revisionist treatment - something the free-thinking Lisa, for all her character's built-in progressivism, isn't exactly a fan of.

United Nations chief: Youth are leaders of today, not tomorrow

April 14, 2018

Bashar Jaafari, permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations speaks to members of the United Nations Security Council during a meeting on Syria at the U.N. That attack was followed by a U.S. cruise missile attack on a Syrian airbase. Noting that inspectors from the Organisation for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) were due to visit the site shortly, it underlined the Damascus government's commitment that they will have full access and freedom of ...

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