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Moon Jae-in: North Korea expressed desire for 'complete denuclearisation'

April 20, 2018

The two leaders are expected to declare an end to military hostilities, according to the South Korean news service South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported Wednesday, citing a senior presidential official. Mr Pompeo is predicted to be confirmed as the top USA diplomat by the Republican-controlled Senate in the coming weeks. As for opposition by Democrats, Republican Cory Gardner, who chairs an Asia subcommittee, said in an interview that they "want to play partisan politics".

'Death smell' feces train from NJ finally flushed from Alabama town

April 20, 2018

Mayor Heather Hall is relieved to get rid of the smell her town has been dealing with for a couple of months. She added that it took more than two months and state senators getting involved to resolve the issue. Its unpleasant contents made the long journey south to avoid complex NY and New Jersey state regulations on the disposal of human waste - to the anger of Parrish's 1,000 residents.

Arizona teachers begin voting on whether to strike

April 20, 2018

The potential for the first statewide walkout is complicated by the possible fallout in this right-to-work state, where unions do not collectively bargain with school districts and representation is not mandatory. In response, Ducey touted his plan for raises that would cost about $650 million a year. "I believe that he's committed to the plan, " said Michelle Thompson who teaches elementary school in the Pima Unified School District.

Court Rules Against US on Funds for Sanctuary Cities

April 20, 2018

A federal appeals court on Thursday said the U.S. Justice Department can not deny public safety grants to so-called sanctuary cities that limit cooperation with the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. "We're not going to allow the Trump Justice Department to bully our values", he said. "This effort, while today is a significant step forward in underscoring that we are in the right when it comes to standing up to being a welcoming city, the fight against the Trump ...

Lake Wind Advisory in effect through 7 pm

April 20, 2018

The ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect for storm potential Thursday afternoon and evening.The main threats for Thursday will be strong downburst winds and hail with some isolated storms. The westerly direction of the winds is particularity problematic on north to south roads and interstates. Winds this strong can make driving hard, especially for high profile vehicles.

Dana (DAN) Declares Stock Repurchase Plan

April 20, 2018

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a current ratio of 1.69 and a quick ratio of 1.12. The institutional investors in our database reported: 130.69 million shares, down from 130.89 million shares in 2017Q3. Fund holds 0% or 15,200 shs in its capital. Arizona State Retirement Sys accumulated 0.03% or 104,275 shares. Walthausen Com Ltd Com holds 205,700 shs or 0.62% of its capital.

Illinois Sen. Sam McCann launches independent campaign for governor

April 20, 2018

Rauner is vulnerable with conservatives. McCann, 48, of Plainview said he wants to give IL voters a conservative alternative in the November election. His running mate is Riverton resident Aaron Merreighn. Still, while McCann's early campaign and disparagement of Rauner keeps open the wounds created by the governor's GOP primary challenger, three-term state Rep.

Pentagon denies air base was Assaulted by United States outside Homs

April 20, 2018

The OPCW visit to Douma came hours after Syrian media reported airstrikes Tuesday on government military installations in the central Homs region and the suburbs of Damascus, but the military later said a false alarm had set off air defense systems.

India calls for probe into use of chemical weapons in Syria

April 20, 2018

Corbyn also reiterated his view that it was not yet confirmed that the Assad regime launched the attack, and said inspectors from the Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) should be " allowed to do their work".

Stephon Clark's older brother arrested on suspicion of making threats

April 20, 2018

The information says Clark is charged with allegedly making felony threats to commit a crime resulting death or great bodily harm, California Penal Code 422; and misdemeanor charges call 911 emergency services with intent to annoy or harass, California Penal Code 653X (A).

United Nations chemical weapons inspectors barred from Douma by Russian Federation

April 20, 2018

The Damascus sky lights up missile fire as the US launches an attack on Syria targeting different parts of the capital early Saturday, April 14, 2018. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, former head of the British army's chemical weapons unit who is now a consultant on chemical and biological weapons, said Tuesday that his contacts at clinics in Douma told him doctors from the suburb had been taken in recent days into central Damascus for briefings, and not returned.

Giuliani to join Trump legal team in Russia probe

April 20, 2018

The mainstream legal world appeared to continue to want to keep Trump at arm's length on Thursday. Giuliani told the Washington Post why is joining the team dealing with the probe by special counsel Robert Mueller. CNN previously reported that after the departure of lawyer John Dowd from the team, five large law firms passed on the opportunity to represent Trump.

United Nations security team came under fire in Syria's Douma

April 20, 2018

Assad continues to deny using chemical weapons, telling visiting Russian politicians that Western air strikes against his country were accompanied by a campaign of "lies" and misinformation at the UN. The day before, OPCW Director-General Ahmet Uzumcu said at a meeting at the OPCW headquarters in The Hague that the United Nations security team was forced to retreat, delaying the arrival of chemical weapons inspectors due to visit the site of the alleged attack.

Oklahoma's Rhea Fire Grows By 20000 Acres

April 20, 2018

Temperatures are projected to reach the mid-90s with humidity below 10 percent and winds gusting to 40 miles per hour (64 kph). Wild fires continue to burn across western Oklahoma. Still county wildland task forces are asked to stay alert for mobilization. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management says the fire near Leedey is blamed for the two deaths.

European MPs warn United States over scrapping Iran nuclear deal

April 20, 2018

The European MPs said that although they "share the concerns expressed by many vis-à-vis this Iranian behavior, we are deeply convinced that these issues must be treated separately" outside of the nuclear accord. While the Obama administration had lauded the deal as a triumph of diplomacy, President Trump has dismissed it as a "major embarrassment" for the US.

Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin Throwing No-Hitter vs. Giants

April 20, 2018

Belt beat the throw on a close play. "The shift takes a lot of hits away, but every now and then you will get one back". Corbin went on to complete the game without allowing another baserunner, giving him nine one-hit frames. With two outs in the seventh, the Giants' Buster Posey turned around center fielder A.J. Pollock with a drive to deep center, but Pollock tracked down the ball and made a diving catch.

Package bomber set to be executed for judge's murder

April 20, 2018

At his 1996 trial, prosecutors described Moody as a meticulous coward who committed murder by mail because of his obsession with getting revenge on the legal system, and then committed more bombings to make it look like the Ku Klux Klan was behind the judge's murder.

Lance Armstrong to pay $5 million to settle fraud doping case

April 20, 2018

Armstrong's Austin home was re-listed for sale for $7.5 million in March. Armstrong was not only the leader of the team but also had ownership stake. Armstrong had claimed he didn't owe the Postal Service anything because the agency made far more off the sponsorship than it paid; Armstrong's lawyers introduced internal studies for the agency that calculated benefits in media exposure topping $100 million.

Majority of Texas voters opposed to wall

April 20, 2018

Support has ramped up the most among Democrats, from 49 percent in 2014 to 65 percent today. When Monmouth first asked in 2014 if residents favored marijuana legalization, less than half were in support. Monmouth found that 32 percent of people said that legal weed would cause a spike in other drug crimes, while 26 percent said it would reduce such crimes.

As of April, 26 Nevsun Resources Ltd. (NSU) Analysts See $0.02 EPS

April 20, 2018

The basic materials company reported C ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter. ANALYSTS VIEWS: The current analyst consensus rating clocked at 4 on company shares based on data provided from FINVIZ. Consensus earnings estimates are far from ideal, but they are watched by many investors and play an important role in measuring the appropriate valuation for a stock.

Suspect shoots through window of Chinese restaurant, killing 2 Gilchrist Co. deputies

April 20, 2018

Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz is with his deputies and their families, notifying additional loved ones. "Further updates will be posted later". It was believed they were inside the restaurant and were shot through the window. "We here at the Orange County Sheriff's Office are deeply saddened by the loss of the two Gilchrist County deputies killed in what appears to be a senseless act of violence in Trenton", Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

Dalit student 'kills himself' at IIT-Kanpur hostel room

April 20, 2018

The research student, staying alone in the room, was found hanging by his class mate when he did not attend the classes yesterday. No suicide note was found, however, authorities recovered a torn letter from the site. On receiving the information, the Kalyanpur police reached the scene and broke the door of Bhim Singh's room open. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akhilesh Kumar said that the victim's, Bheem Singh, friends told police that he was suffering from severe stress.

Inspectors yet to enter Douma, US says

April 20, 2018

Less than two days later, the Army of Islam rebels surrendered the town, which was the last stronghold in the once rebellious eastern Ghouta region at the doorstep of Damascus . Moscow claimed the JIM was not professional or objective in its investigations. NEW DELHI has called for an impartial and objective investigation by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) into the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria recently.

Senate Passes TennCare Work Requirement Bill

April 20, 2018

The Tennessee Senate has passed a controversial bill that would require families who get healthcare help from TennCare to work, volunteer or go to school to keep getting their benefits. For example, those with children under six-years-old would be exempt. Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Jeff Yarbro of Nashville unsuccessfully sought to amend the bill to have the state also seek federal approval to expand Medicaid to an estimated 180,000 working Tennesseans under the federal Affordable Care ...

State lawmakers pass bill to hold students, teachers harmless from TNReady results

April 20, 2018

Tuesday was the first day of testing in the Lebanon Special School District. Davis said yesterday that on Monday, when only high school students were taking on-line tests, local students had trouble submitting their tests, but were able to complete submission on a subsequent try without losing data.

Notre Dame, Alabama set to face off in 2028, 2029 openers

April 20, 2018

The schools say they'll open the 2028 season in South Bend and 2029 in Tuscaloosa. Iconic football programs Alabama and Notre Dame will meet in a pair of season openers, starting in a decade. 5 Crimson Tide lost at home to No. 6 Notre Dame, 7-0 - which helped put the Irish into the Sugar Bowl in head coach Dan Devine's final season versus No.

Bridenstine Confirmed as NASA Chief

April 20, 2018

Bridenstine takes over a space agency with a budget of nearly $21 billion and centers around America, including the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. "That space professional ought to be technically and scientifically competent, and a skilled executive". Bridenstine served as a U.S. Navy pilot on active duty for nine years, followed by four years in the Navy Reserve where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Tyne Daly joins cast of CBS' 'Murphy Brown' reboot

April 20, 2018

She has taken over the bar and is a friend and confidant to Murphy and the gang. It's evident with Phyllis that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. As previously announced , CBS has given a 13-episode series production commitment to a current-day revival of the network's classic comedy Murphy Brown .

Mom who left twin 11-month-old daughters in suitcase facing charges

April 20, 2018

The woman has since been identified as Katrina Childress, 26. Flint police officers caught up to the family and escorted them back home. When officers returned, they entered the house to check on the welfare of the children and found two of them to be missing.

Michigan couple welcomes 14th son to the family

April 20, 2018

The healthy baby boy weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces and is 21 inches long. The Grand Rapids Press reported that, three sons ago, a genetics counselor had calculated the odds of a 12th consecutive baby boy at.02 percent. With their last few children, the couple also decided against learning the baby's sex before the birth. They didn't know leading up to the birth whether the child would be a boy or girl.

Justice IG sends criminal referral of Andrew McCabe to US attorney

April 20, 2018

McCabe ". McCabe has a robust legal defense fund, if criminal charges are introduced related to him. The referral, first reported by CNN and the Washington Post , comes almost one week after the inspector general said it had concluded that McCabe had misled investigators over a decision to break with the FBI's standard policy and inform a journalist about an investigation into the Clinton Foundation in 2016.

South Korea says it's ready for peace if North Korea denuclearizes

April 20, 2018

Likewise, both United States and North Korean officials have communicated this to the Trump Administration. Trump has said his summit with Kim, with whom he traded bitter insults and threats previous year as North Korea conducted nuclear and missile tests, could take place by early June, although the venue has yet to be decided.

King renames Swaziland as eSwatini, citing colonial past - and confusion with Switzerland

April 20, 2018

Unlike some countries, Swaziland did not change its name when it gained independence in 1968 after being a British protectorate for more than 60 years. Only 20 of the 193 United Nations member states extend Taiwan diplomatic recognition. "Whenever we go overseas, people refer to us as Switzerland", the king said.

Supreme Court upholds law restricting cross-border provincial beer runs

April 20, 2018

The Crown disagreed, arguing that Section 121 was only meant to stop provinces from charging tariffs at the border but allowed the provinces to enact a set of rules and regulations with respect to bringing alcohol from another province into theirs.

Netanyahu's 70th Independence Day Greeting: We're Just Getting Started

April 19, 2018

Netanyahu has said Israel can not accept its main enemy Iran entrenching itself militarily in the war-torn country, where Tehran is backing President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Netanyahu doubled down on his defiant statement at an Independence Day celebration ceremony Wednesday night, saying Israel is "not deterred from a struggle against those who strive for our annihilation".

Russian military reports discovery of chemical weapon facility in Douma

April 19, 2018

The US envoy to the OPCW, Kenneth Ward, said on Monday he was concerned Russian Federation may have "tampered with" the site of the Douma attack. The inspectors from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons' (OPCW) arrived in Syria a few days ago to gain entry to the site but were forced to postpone their entry to the site due to the reported gunfire, according to a United Nations source.

Suspected Chemical Attack in Syria: What We Know and Don't Know

April 19, 2018

In fact, Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said no additional attacks were planned. But on Thursday, Trump tweeted: "Never said when an attack on Syria would take place". They are in eastern Syria, far from Damascus. "We're looking very, very seriously, very closely, at that whole situation", the President said from the Cabinet Room.

White House Says It is 'Evaluating' New Sanctions Against Russia

April 19, 2018

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has hit back at the White House over claims that she had prematurely announced fresh sanctions against Russian Federation, media reports said . And in what seems like possibly the tipping point for Trump, The Washington Post reported Sunday night that Trump "has battled his top aides on Russian Federation and lost".

Not Water, Karnataka Polls About Hindus vs Muslims: BJP MLA

April 19, 2018

He confirmed that he had gone to meet some villagers in Sulebhavi on Tuesday night and upon the "insistence of his followers" gave a speech. "This election is not about roads, water or other issues. In the case of BJP MLA mentioned below, it's @BJP4Karnataka's grave.Clearly, for BJP, it's not about development. In another clip in 2017, Sanjay Patil is heard shouting and threatening a police officer who was trying to maintain order during a motorcycle rally.

Oklahoma Rhea Fire Grows To 400000 Acres As National Guard Is Deployed

April 19, 2018

Tuesday at the request of Dewey County Sheriff's Office urging the evacuations. Calmer weather on Wednesday should help firefighters trying to stop wildfires that started in strong winds. As if on cue, the fire began to rekindle southeast of Seiling and quickly spread out of control. The heaviest concentration of the fire was near the Canton Y about eight miles southeast of Seiling.

BenevolentAI secures $2bn valuation after raising $115mn in funding

April 19, 2018

BenevolentAI has secured $115m funding to advance drug development activities and extend its artificial intelligence (AI) platform capabilities. Other AI-powered drug developers include Scotland's Exscientia and US -based firms Berg, Numerate, twoXAR, Atomwise and InSilico Medicine.

National Guard will monitor only 'transitional crime' near Mexico border in California

April 19, 2018

President Trump warned California Gov. The president's tweet contradicted Brown's announcement on Wednesday that the Trump administration had agreed to fund the deployment of as many as 400 California guardsmen along the U.S. "Service members shall not engage in any direct law enforcement role nor enforce immigration laws, arrest people for immigration law violations, guard people taken into custody for alleged immigration violations, or support immigration law enforcement activities", ...

One killed in TV tower collapse near Fordland, Missouri

April 19, 2018

Rob Talburt, assistant fire chief for the Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District, said the 1,980-foot tower near Fordland collapsed Thursday morning while six people were performing routine maintenance. A Missouri State representative reached by RBR+TVBR notes that a statement on the matter is forthcoming; she could not state if KOZK was operating via a backup transmitter or off the air as of Noon Central on Thursday (4/19).

Kashmir students protest, clash erupt in Sopore

April 19, 2018

Police used tear gas shells and baton charged the protesting students, leading to injuries to seven of them, reports said, adding the injured include two girls. "Subsequently, some miscreants indulged in stone pelting and turned violent and tried to enforce a forceful shutdown in Anantnag town". Scores of students of Degree College Sopore, which opened on Tuesday morning after remaining closed for about a week for security reasons, hit the streets outside the institutions, demanding death ...

Ministers expect Brexit law challenge in Supreme Court

April 19, 2018

Their bills, which were passed on a fast-track timetable by their respective legislatures, were tabled after the three governments failed to agree on how these European Union powers would be shared between them after Brexit . Nicola Sturgeon said ministers have "days rather than weeks" to reach a deal on the EU Withdrawal Bill, which has entered its final stages in the House of Lords.

Dover (NYSE:DOV) Lowered to "Neutral" at JPMorgan Chase

April 19, 2018

First City Cap Mngmt reported 0.41% stake. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,556 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $117,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Dover Corp has $14.83B market cap. The firm operates in four divisions: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment.18.65 is the P/E ratio.

Ousted J&K minister calls Kathua victim daughter, rallies demanding CBI probe

April 19, 2018

Sources said Mr. Khanna also conveyed the party high command's directions to the BJP leaders, especially on how to tackle the situation in the wake of the Kathua rape controversy. "If she has wisdom and conscience, she should resign", Singh told reporters here. "A perception has been created across the nation by media against us".

Auditor General cancels KPMG, Nkonki contracts

April 19, 2018

But it left the door open to working with the two companies again down the line . Auditor General Kimi Makwetu on Tuesday announced his office's decision to terminate, with immediate effect, the government's auditing contracts with KPMG and Nkonki Inc.

Eric Greitens Loses Bid To Dismiss Sex Charges

April 19, 2018

On Tuesday, Hawley suggested that the St. Louis prosecutor could file a felony charge against Greitens for allegedly taking a donor list without permission from a veterans' charity he founded and using it for his gubernatorial campaign. They also allege that Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner knew he lied, and that her office has withheld evidence from the defense. Following the release of the committee's report last week, pressure has mounted from Missouri politicians in both parties for Greitens ...

Protests At Philly Starbucks Where 2 Men Were Arrested

April 19, 2018

CEO Kevin Johnson apologized and traveled to Philadelphia where he plans to meet the two men. Starbucks shares are up 4.2% for the year so far while the S&P 500 index is up 1.2% for the period. Monday outside the downtown Starbucks . "While this is not limited to Starbucks , we're committed to being a part of the solution". After a few minutes, officers handcuff the men and lead them outside as other customers say they weren't doing anything wrong.

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