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GOP congressman disagrees with Trump over response to Cohen raid

April 21, 2018

A person familiar with the matter confirmed that law enforcement agents conducted searches Monday at his NY office and the NY residence of Mr. Trump's long-time attorney. It is a rousing game of he-said-she-said and - while it would count as a matter of showing Trump's true character - is wholly irrelevant to the supposed focus of the Mueller probe.

10-yr-old Chhattisgarh girl raped, head smashed with stone; youth arrested

April 21, 2018

The outrageous incident happened during a wedding function in Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh, following which a young man was arrested, police said on Thursday. He added, "The accused is a friend of the victim's relative". Just three days earlier, another person was arrested for allegedly raping and murdering a seven-year-old girl in the district by luring her away from her parents, who were busy during a wedding.

DC Councilman Who Made Anti-Semitic Comment Abruptly Exits from Holocaust Museum Tour

April 21, 2018

Seven of White's staff members stayed with the tour after their boss left. "I think they're humiliating her", Williams explained, per the Post . "Yeah, I wouldn't call it a gated community", she said. Trayon White is the D.C. Council member who explained that Jewish financiers control the climate and create natural disasters to gain political control.

Iberiabank (NASDAQ:IBKC) Shares Sold by California State Teachers Retirement System

April 21, 2018

Tokio Marine Asset Management Co Ltd who had been investing in Iberiabank Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $4.23 billion market cap company. Jacobs Asset Management Llc, which manages about $1.11B and $528.25 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Cherry Hill Mtg Invt Corp (NYSE:CHMI) by 118,394 shares to 238,361 shares, valued at $4.29 million in 2017Q4, according to the filing.

Cohen Would Turn Against President if Charged, Counselor Warned Trump

April 21, 2018

Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, said it was a "strategic and purposeful" decision by Cohen not to previously file a declaration. Judge S. James Otero gave Cohen's attorney until Wednesday to file a declaration by Cohen himself indicating whether his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination could be at issue in the civil case due to an ongoing criminal investigation in NY.

Colorado's Safe2Tell Could Offer Model For School Safety

April 21, 2018

It's in observance of the 19th Anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting. "And I would like to come down here and prove them wrong". We understand that, nationally, student activists are calling for another walkout for Friday, April 20, 2018.

Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban to host the Tonys telecast on CBS

April 21, 2018

I feel incredibly lucky to get to spend an evening celebrating and applauding this outstanding collective of artists, friends, collaborators and creatives. The voices, the costumes, the set, the electric guitars! Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss will executive produce this year's ceremony, with Weiss on board to direct.

Rihanna Teases Lingerie Line Savage X Fenty

April 21, 2018

Standalone social media accounts for the new brand popped up earlier this week, and shared similarly cryptic glimpses at a white T-shirt bra and black lingerie set. This week, her social media accounts finally started gifting us subtle hints of what's to come - first, with a rather odd Instagram photo on Tuesday showing a TV playing what looks like a close-up image of Rihanna's breasts in a bra.

Louis prosecutor files additional charge against Gov. Greitens

April 21, 2018

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley says his office is ready to assist the St. Louis prosecutor with a felony case against Gov. Eric Greitens related to his use of a charity donor list for his 2016 political campaign. The law has a three-year statute of limitations. At the time the inquiry was announced, the Associated Press reported Gov. Greitens used an email address for the charity to arrange political meetings as he prepared to launch his first bid for public office.

Temple University suspends frat over sex assault allegations

April 21, 2018

The university's police department is one of the largest in the state, he noted, and works with the Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit. Temple has increased police presence throughout the campus, including on the 2000 block of Broad Street as the investigation into the reports continues.

Kenyatta Interview With CNN's Amanpour Airs Tonight

April 21, 2018

Photo: CourtesyTamara Risheel. The girl was spotted outside Yaya Centre, Nairobi on Friday with a placard claiming she was the president's daughter. Kenyans in a quick rejoinder made fun of the incident. For the last four days, the president has been in an official visit to United Kingdom where he had a chance to meet Queen Elizabeth II.

More states could join legal marijuana wave this year

April 21, 2018

It's like the one day of the year where pot is basically legal because the cops can't arrest everyone at a weed protest. It relates to the time at which the protestors gather together. Journalist Steve Bloom writes on Celebstoner.com that in 1990 he attended one of band's shows in Oakland, California, and was handed a flyer that allegedly told the story of 420.

Omar confronted by protesters in Berkeley; calls it a 'tamasha'

April 21, 2018

A video clip from the event Thursday in the United States of America has gone viral on social media in which the participants are seen heckling and questioning Omar. The Google Doc "Omar doesn't represent Kashmir" till now had 145 signatories from all around the globe. "Later, Omar dubbed the confrontation as "tamasha", saying he had a great session at the UC Berkeley".

CPM draft political resolution: Compromise reached; Voting to be dropped

April 21, 2018

Amendments have been made in a way that there can be an understanding with the Congress, but no political alliance. It is not a new thing. "The party will have no understanding or electoral alliance with the Congress", it had said. It is not our practice. "Let us see what our delegates say about this", he had said. Unlike the past, it did not draw a line between the Congress and other secular parties, thus ending CPI (M)'s treatment of Congress as a political untouchable and making it open ...

Three held for Surat rape, murder

April 21, 2018

The Gujarat Police are investigating a possible human trafficking angle after the body of a woman, who was reported missing 20 days ago, was recovered four days after the girl's body was found on April 6. The state commission for women on Wednesday sought a status report from the Surat Police, which had earlier announced a Rs 20,000 reward for information to help identify the girl.

FC Barcelona eye Cup win to help heal UEFA Champions League wounds

April 21, 2018

Even so, the knockout from Europe's elite club competition at the hands of Europe continues to weigh heavily on Barca as they prepare to take on Sevilla . "The pressure is the same with other finals, you have not won the title as you still have to play the final and there are two teams involved". We have to be very focused, though, because we know that any detail can mark the game.

Downing Street defends Home Office decision to destroy Windrush landing cards

April 21, 2018

The Home Secretary should immediately announce that she will accept the burden of proof in deportation cases like these lies with the Home Office, not with the potential deportee. A spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May said disposing of the documents was the right decision to take, amid a row over the immigration status of people who came to Britain from the Commonwealth after the Second World War.

SC for fair trial in Kathua rape-murder case

April 21, 2018

Not just this case. On April 13, the Supreme Court took serious note of lawyers obstructing the judicial process in the sensational case and initiated proceedings on its own accord. Advocates representing the media houses told a bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar that the mistake was due to ignorance of law and misconception that they could name the victim as she was dead.

Cabinet reshuffle on cards, all BJP ministers quit Mehbooba Mufti govt

April 21, 2018

However, the latest resignations have nothing to do with the Kathua rape case and party sources clarified that the move does not mean that they are pulling out of the PDP-BJP government in the state. "The Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of (i) Chander Parkash Ganga as Minister for Industries & Commerce and (ii) Ch. Lal Singh, Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment with immediate effect", reads a notification issued by the government.

US Missiles Were Shot Down in Syria, Despite Trump's Claim

April 21, 2018

Russian Federation did not use its own systems to intercept the missiles. The missiles were found after the recent US-led missile strike on Syria . Barzeh was said to have been hit by 76 U.S. "These missiles were handed over to Russian officer the day before yesterday (April 17)", a source in the Syrian Defense Ministry told Russia's TASS news agency on Thursday.

Eric Garner's Death Still Being Reviewed By Top Justice Department Officials

April 21, 2018

Career civil rights prosecutors have again recommended pursuing charges against the officer involved in the death of Eric Garner , whose videotaped takedown by New York City police officers sparked a national outcry, though it remains uncertain if a case will be approved at the highest levels of the Justice Department, a person familiar with the matter said.

Truck driver James Bradley to be sentenced in human smuggling case

April 21, 2018

On the morning of July 23, authorities found the tractor-trailer parked at a Walmart in San Antonio after a store employee called police for a welfare check. They eventually had to take turns breathing through a single hole in the side of the trailer. But he raised suspicions by saying he had driven to another border city, Laredo, Texas, and stopped twice there before driving back to San Antonio , in the opposite direction from Brownsville.

FAA orders inspections of more jet engines after Southwest fatality

April 21, 2018

The agency says its order affects 352 engines in the USA and another 681 worldwide on "new generation" Boeing 737 jets. While airlines are not legally bound to follow a company's guidelines, CFM said it had issued its latest service bulletin after "close coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, European Aviation Safety Agency, Boeing" and airlines using the same type of engine involved in the failure on Tuesday.

17 civilians killed in Saudi-led airstrikes in SW Yemen

April 21, 2018

Al-Malki also said. The forces continue to advance with direct support from the Arab Coalition Command in Aden in the direction of Al Rahida city, situated south-east of the Taiz governorate, which has been captured by the Iranian Houthi militias as a military base to supply weapons and ammunition to several fronts.

Chebukati, commissioners vow to stay put

April 21, 2018

Chebukati told journalists the decision to send commission CEO Ezra Chiloba was not an indictment but an opportunity to audit and establish how resources allocated to the commission were used. Avoid fake news! Subscribe to the Standard SMS service and receive factual, verified breaking news as it happens. "We were on our way to the said meeting when they sent a message that the meeting had been postponed".

Smoke from northwest Oklahoma wildfires Wednesday may move into Oklahoma City

April 21, 2018

Around the towns of Seiling and Vici, fires are ripping through communities and destroying homes. "The fuel - being grass, brush, trees - is very dry". But when the wind whips up, the danger of it jumping that line and rapidly burning out of control is still very present. In western Oklahoma, homes in Oakwood and Seiling were evacuated Tuesday because of another fire.

$1.21 Billion in Sales Expected for Realogy Holdings Corp (RLGY) This Quarter

April 21, 2018

It measures how much out of every dollar of sales a company actually keeps in earnings. Oil prices fell after surging last week ahead of the US -led missile attack on Syria's chemical weapons program. The stock showed monthly performance of -0.94%. Its P/Cash valued at 15.81. In order for us to accurately measure profitability and return , we will be using the EBITDA margin and Return on Investment (ROI), which balances the difference in capital structure.

Russian Federation: our response to United States sanctions will be precise and painful

April 21, 2018

The Kremlin said on Friday that the United States was deliberately making it hard for Aeroflot crews to obtain USA visas and that it was concerned by the situation. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday called the U.S. visa blockade a deliberate step that is used as a tool of leverage against Russia. The ministry referred to the situation when Russian citizens have to wait for up to 250 days just to get a visa "extremely frustrating".

Rajinikanth's Kaala gets new release date

April 21, 2018

The Tamil Film Producers Council president Vishal said that movies will have to be scheduled ahead and all producers and theatre owners must stick to the schedule. This will be the first film for Rajinikanth after the announcement of political entry. After calling off the 48-day long strike, Kaala finally has finally got a clean chit for its worldwide theatrical release.

First Look at Michael Myers' Mask in New Halloween Movie Poster

April 21, 2018

Jamie Lee Curtis will be reprising her role as Laurie Strode , and Nick Castle , the actor who played "The Shape" (the original name for Michael Myers) in the first Halloween , will also be reprising his role for this one. John Carpenter is serving as executive producer and creative consultant, with Jason Blum ( Paranormal Activity , The Purge , Split ) also as executive producer.

No 'best friends' allowed at preschool

April 21, 2018

She says children should be allowed to speak from their heart. A portion of the letter obtained by Boston 25 News read, "It has been our experience (which spans decades) that the use of the term "best friend, ' even when used in a loving way, can lead other children to feel excluded [.] which can ultimately lead to the formation of 'cliques" and 'outsiders'".

Bill Banning 'Conversion Therapy' Passes California State Assembly

April 20, 2018

Major mental health associations have thoroughly discredited conversion therapy . Selling or advertising LGBT conversion therapy may soon be classified as a fraudulent business practice in California . Equality California and the Trevor Project both co-sponsored the bill, which was introduced by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-San Jose). "It could be a violation if a pastor encourages a congregant to visit the church bookstore to purchase books that help people address sexual issues, ...

Jharkhand HC rejects Lalu Prasad Yadav's bail plea

April 21, 2018

Mr Sinha, the BJP lawmaker from Patna Saheb, said this while congratulating Lalu Prasad Yadav's son on his engagement. The court directed the CBI to file all the related documents by the next date of hearing, May 9. The fourth fodder scam involves fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore from the treasury of Dumka, now in Jharkhand, but was in Bihar when Lalu was the chief minister.

Howard commencement to Comprise "Dark Panther" Boseman

April 20, 2018

It was announced on Thursday (Apr. 20) that actor and Howard University alumni Chadwick Boseman will serve as the commencement speaker for the college's 150th graduation ceremony. The South Carolina native has portrayed some of the most iconic African Americans in US history, including Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Howard's own Thurgood Marshall.

Eagle Materials (EXP) Received Daily News Sentiment Rating of 0.01

April 20, 2018

The stock increased 4.12% or $0.0312 during the last trading session, reaching $0.7878. About 169,899 shares traded. General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) has declined 54.35% since April 20, 2017 and is downtrending. On 10/30/2017 James H Graass, EVP, sold 8,198 with an average share price of $107.55 per share and the total transaction amounting to $881,694.90. (NYSE:EXP) or 8,198 shares.

Ukraine moves up 19 positions in Quality of Nationality Index

April 20, 2018

Iceland and Denmark take third and fourth place respectively on this year's Index. While the difference between France's and Germany's results is very small, France's comparative advantage came down to its greater "Settlement Freedom", mainly attributable to the country's former colonial empire.

California rejects border duties for troops — APNewsBreak

April 20, 2018

Not all of the troops will be headed to the actual border, officials said. "Brown's inflexibility appears to be in line with Californians" views. Brown was clear last week that California troops will help go after drugs, guns and criminal gangs, but not immigrants.

3.60 cr LPG connections given under Ujjwala scheme in 2 yrs: Pradhan

April 20, 2018

While addressing the gathering on Ujjwala Diwas as part of "Gram Swaraj Abhiyan" held here at Kot Bhalwal today, the Minister said the overwhelming response to the PMUY initiative and its efficient implementation and monitoring have led the government to revise the initial target of releasing 5 crore connections to 8 crore by the year 2020 in the country.

Syria returns Légion d'honneur award to France

April 20, 2018

Although it was presented to him by former French president Jacques Chirac in 2001 it only became public knowledge years later when the Syrian embassy in France mentioned it to an author writing a book on the award. Assad was decorated with the Legion of Honor's highest rank, the Grand Croix or Great Cross, during a state visit to Paris in 2001, shortly after taking office following the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad.

Artist's house attacked for drawings against Kathua rape-murder

April 20, 2018

Artist Durga Malathi's Facebook posts and photographs of the paintings were received with criticism and verbal abuse. The stone pelting also damaged the windshield of a jeep parked in front of the house. "But they can't stifle me like this", she said. Her friends were also targetted when they came to her aid, Mumbai Mirror reported. A number of people have claimed that her cartoons offended the sentiments of Hindus - a claim that she has denied.

Brokerages Anticipate Alliant Energy Co

April 20, 2018

Alliant Energy Co . has a 52 week low of $36.84 and a 52 week high of $45.55. Pictet Asset Mngmt Ltd owns 0.16% invested in Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT ) for 1.47M shs. Glynn Limited owns 20,000 shares for 0.49% of their portfolio. Strs Ohio stated it has 54,679 shs or 0.01% of all its holdings. Moreover, Clenar Muke Llc has 0.04% invested in the company for 79,702 shares.

Two Stocks To Trade Now: Intrexon Corporation (XON), Ensco plc (ESV)

April 20, 2018

Third Security Llc who had been investing in Intrexon Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $2.34B market cap company. The stock increased 1.54% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $19.15. Its up 0.24% from 24.77M shares previously. Virtus Advisers holds 30,342 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Intrexon Corporation operates in the synthetic biology field in the United States.

Mum who left kids home alone to go to Germany avoids prison

April 20, 2018

The 31-year-old Macke entered Alford pleas in February to four counts of child endangerment. According to local police, Macke was planning a trip to Germany last September when her plans for a babysitter fell through. As part of her probation, Macke will not be allowed to have any contact with her four children apart from supervised phone calls. According to court documents, Macke had meant to leave her children alone for the first two days until her brother was able to care for them, ...

(SYK) Received "Hold" Rating at Jefferies Group LLC

April 20, 2018

First Citizens Bancshares Trust Company owns 2,005 shares for 0.04% of their portfolio. Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) has risen 19.66% since April 20, 2017 and is uptrending. The Latin American Discovery Fund, Inc. On Friday, October 27 Cowen & Co maintained the shares of SYK in report with "Buy" rating. The stock of Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) has "Buy" rating given on Wednesday, January 31 by Northcoast.

Comey memos detail Trump's comments

April 20, 2018

In one memo , Comey recounts a February 8, 2017, meeting with then-White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus , about two weeks after acting Attorney General Sally Yates had warned the White House that Michael Flynn , then Trump's national security adviser, had lied about his December 2016 conversation with the Russian ambassador to the United States.

AP Obtains Comey Memos on Trump Interactions

April 20, 2018

Although four of the memos contained classified information (according to Senator Grassley), Comey gave four of the seven memos to his Columbia Law School friend (later identified as his alleged lawyer) Daniel Richman for the goal of leaking the contents to the New York Times .

UK Supreme Court declines appeal from parents of ill toddler

April 20, 2018

They lost a first round of cases in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights. A hospital has prevented parents from sending their brain damaged toddler to the same Vatican doctors who offered to help Charlie Gard, a court has heard.

DEMS GO NUCLEAR: Democratic Party Sues TRUMP, RUSSIA, WIKILEAKS for 'Collusion'

April 20, 2018

The Democratic Party filed a lawsuit Friday alleging that Russia , WikiLeaks and top officials from Donald Trump's campaign conspired to tilt the 2016 United States presidential election in the Republican's favor. Special counsel Robert Mueller was appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein past year to investigate Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 election.

Starbucks Manager Was Let Go After Calling Police On Two Black Men

April 20, 2018

A company spokesperson said Starbucks does not have a broad policy prohibiting people from using restrooms or sitting inside for free, allowing individual stores to set their own rules. "We are committed to fair and unbiased policing". "I'm also finding it hard to believe that if these two black men were anyone else, that they would endure the scrutiny, humiliation and overall embarrassment", said Jack Drummond, director of the Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement, in a statement.

Kansas jobless rate unchanged in March

April 20, 2018

Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 2.4 percent, Homewood at 2.6 percent, and Alabaster, Hoover and Northport at 2.8 percent. Nonfarm jobs increased by 2,100 over the month. the tenth consecutive month of job growth. Indiana's private employment total is 14,000 higher than peak in December and now stands at more than 2.7 million.

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