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Funeral being held for fallen Terre Haute police officer

May 10, 2018

On May 4, Officer Pitts and four other officers were fired on when they approached a murder suspect at an apartment complex. U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly told the mourners Pitts' death was "a gaping wound. Pitts was wounded in the shooting and was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Thousands of law enforcement officers, community members, family and friends in Terre Haute paid respects to one of the city's heroes Wednesday as Terre Haute Police officer Rob Pitts was laid ...

Afghans to host Tigers at Dehradun for T20I series

May 10, 2018

The trip is said to have been scrapped because Australian broadcasters are understood to be uninterested in televising the series in the middle of the football season. We are yet to receive any response. Commenting on behalf of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury stated: "This promises to be a very competitive series".

Baltimore county executive Kevin Kamenetz dies suddenly

May 10, 2018

County Executive Kevin Kamenetz dies of cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:22 a.m. The two-term county executive was a fixture in Maryland politics for almost a quarter-century. Shocking and sad news. "I was with Kevin yesterday evening at a Democrat gubernatorial forum at Bowie State University". "Kevin Kamenetz's passing is a tremendous loss for Maryland".

Netanyahu: Iran stores dangerous weapons in Syria to destroy Israel

May 10, 2018

Conricus said that in Thursday's attack, around 20 projectiles, most likely rockets, were fired by the Quds Force, an external arm of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, at around 12.10 a.m. According to the observatory, 15 people were killed by the strikes on May 9, among them eight Iranian fighters. It has reportedly built a military base in the area where Tuesday's strike is said to have happened.

National Guard Presence Helped Border Agents Apprehend 1600 People

May 10, 2018

Arkansas National Guard groups supported the Border Patrol along the southern border twice in the late 2000s, including a deployment of 750 troops in 2008 as part of Operation Jump Start. "Right now we are not having any contact with migrants", he said. So far, DHS officials have said that the National Guard's support at the border has led to more than 1,600 apprehensions, 451 voluntary returns and the seizure of 1,000 pounds of marijuana, according to CNN .

Syrian state media says Israel attacked just after USA quit Iran deal

May 10, 2018

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the missiles targeted depots and rocket launchers that likely belonged to Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard, killing at least 15 people, eight of them Iranians. There was no immediate comment from Israel, which nearly never confirms or denies airstrikes in Syria. Israel views Iran as its archenemy, citing Iran's calls for Israel's destruction, support for militant groups across the region and growing military activity in neighboring ...

Michelle Wolf seems unfazed by fallout from White House Correspondents dinner

May 10, 2018

Even, actually, Sarah Huckabee Sanders called me, and she was like, 'I loved it so much. Of course, the jokes about Sanders ("She burns facts and then she uses that ash to create a flawless smoky eye") especially hit a nerve with some people, and Wolf was well-aware of the backlash.

Vietnam calls on Beijing to remove South China Sea missile installations

May 10, 2018

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it wasn't aware of situation described by AMTI. China, which has territorial disputes with neighboring Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam, has not yet commented on the news about the alleged deployment of missiles to the Spratly Islands, but noted that all its military facilities there are purely defensive.

Cadillac ATS sedan going away for 2019, leaving just the coupe

May 10, 2018

Cadillac is eliminating one of its sedans this year, but it isn't giving up on cars. It's been downhill from there. The coupe will live on, however, including the high-performance ATS-V with 464 horsepower. As far as the third auto model is concerned, it's unclear where it will fit into the lineup. The news isn't too surprising, since Cadillac's former president, Johan de Nysschen , revealed last summer that Cadillac would be rebalancing its sedan lineup.

Israeli missiles kill at least 15 in Syria, monitor says

May 10, 2018

But while the deal's most vocal opponents, either in Washington DC or in Tehran, see Trump's decision as a grand step ahead, other analysts point to the complexity of the situation within Iran and the Middle East. The UK-based Observatory said the missile strikes hit depots and rocket launchers, killing 15 individuals including eight Iranians. Al-Ikhbariya TV said Israel also targeted military posts in southern Suweida province, including an air base, and struck near Homs in central Syria .

Italy police break up suspected terrorism financing ring

May 10, 2018

The operation also involved the search of around 20 properties in Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and Sardinia. The Brescia cell was made up of 10 Syrians suspected of "abusive" use of payment services in various European Union countries such as Sweden, Italy and Hungary, as well as in Turkey.

Trump officials prepare for Singapore summit with North Korea

May 10, 2018

Other foreigners have been presented at news conferences in North Korea and admitted crimes against the North, but many said after they were released that their confessions were given involuntarily and under duress. The family of Tony Kim specifically thanked Trump for working to secure the Americans' release. They also thanked the president and God for Kim's safe return.

Boy Scouts change name to admit girls

May 10, 2018

This program is for children ages eleven through seventeen. Boy Scouts of America launches historic "Scout Me In" campaign and unveils the new name for its iconic program for older boys and girls. It will no longer be called Boy Scouts and will assume the name of Scouts BSA. Surbaugh said that having separate units for boys and girls should alleviate concerns that girls joining the BSA for the first time might be at a disadvantage in seeking leadership opportunities.

Nevada collects 8K pounds of prescription pills during 'Take Back Day'

May 10, 2018

Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma Trent Shores. That marked the largest single collection in the program's nine-year history. If anyone missed the recent Drug Take-Back Day, the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center in Logan is a year-round collection site as are the local pharmacies.

Lava Flows Erupt, Engulf Cars and Homes in Leilani Estates

May 10, 2018

It has destroyed 36 structures since it began releasing lava into a Big Island residential neighbourhood last week. The most recent significant lava flow from the East Rift Zone started in late June 2014 , when new vents opened up on the northeast side of the Pu'u 'O'o lava cone.

Elisabeth Moss Says Female Directors Not Hired Because of Sexism

May 10, 2018

The now single actress also admits that she is not opposed to tying the knot again, but this time around, she finds more value in the relationship itself. "I do want to be a mother. I like the idea of passing on what my mother passed on to me", she told the publication. "I have no idea how I want to do it though or what the plan is".

Global Energy Storage Opportunity 2018 edition - free report available now

May 10, 2018

The study also provides you with profiles of the companies, product pictures, their specifications, overall revenue, market share, size and contact details of the key manufacturers of United States Flywheel Energy Storage Systems , some of them listed here are Siemens, Active Power, PowerTHRU .

GM Korea to get US$7b investment in rescue deal

May 10, 2018

From 2023 to 2028, GM will be required to keep its holding in GM Korea above 35 percent, Kim said. GM's restructuring plans, including a shutdown of one of its four plants in South Korea and reducing its workforce by almost 3,000, stoked worries that GM Korea, third-largest carmaker in the country, may permanently close.

Trump officials prepare for Singapore summit with N.Korea

May 10, 2018

Then Trump emerged followed by the three men, two of whom raised their arms in triumph and relief as they exited the plane. "I appreciate Kim Jong Un doing this and allowing them to go", Trump said to reporters after the release of the three captives.

SC stays Calcutta High Court order on West Bengal panchayat polls

May 10, 2018

The division bench also observed that practice of e-nomination filing could avoid violence, loss of lives and allegations, which were witnessed across the state during nomination filing for Panchayat election. The bench said it would pass the order on the appeal tomorrow. The SEC submitted before the court that it has received 25 e-mails containing nomination of 62 intending candidates nominated by the appellant-party.

Pakistan calls on US to respect int'l agreements

May 10, 2018

Russian diplomats did not see reason for rupture. The leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom have expressed regret and concern over Trumps decision to withdraw the USA from the JCPOA. President Donald Trump abandoned on Tuesday. "We call on the U.S. to do everything possible to preserve the gains for nuclear non-proliferation brought about by the JCPOA, by allowing for a continued enforcement of its main elements", they said in the statement .

Pakistan concerned over USA withdrawal from Iran deal

May 10, 2018

In a statement , the FO said the United States decision of pulling out of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) would reflect badly on the global community's effort to find a solution to the conflict. US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US would pull out of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), sparking an global outcry.

New fissures after volcano eruptions may bring more threat

May 10, 2018

There are numerous homes that could be affected by more lava flow, or if more violent eruptions were to shoot blocks of lava out into the air. Contingency plans will be made to secure and evacuate area residents should lava intrusions cause elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) or sulfur dioxide (SO2) to be released.

Google wants you to take a break from using your phone

May 10, 2018

As unveiled at the annual conference of Google , now its virtual assistant can make calls to plan appointments such as restaurant reservations. Pichai said Assistant and Duplex can handle interactions gracefully and react intelligently, "even when a conversation turns into a misunderstanding or results in something unexpected".

Syrian army shoots down dozens of Israeli missiles: state media

May 10, 2018

A Syrian war monitoring group says Israeli attacks on several sites in Syria have killed 23 fighters, including five Syrian soldiers. "When the president of Russian Federation invites the prime minister of the state of the Jews to stand alongside him at the parade symbolizing the Red Army's victory over the Nazis, its liberation, also, of the (concentration) camps, of Jews and others - for Russian Federation, that is very significant", Israeli Intelligence Minister Israel Katz told the Ynet ...

President Kovind visits Siachen base camp, lays wreath at war memorial

May 10, 2018

In his address, the President also remembered the soldiers who were killed in action here, "I bow to those soldiers who sacrificed their lives here". "There was a special reason behind my excitement to meet you". President Kovind is also expected to visit the Kumar Post. Speaking about President Kovind's visit, an army spokesperson said, "Will visit the Siachen base camp and interact with soldiers posted there".

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's kin arrested by ACB in PWD scam

May 10, 2018

The arrest was made by ACB after their investigators found that fake bills were attached for materials that weren't even supplied and some of the bills were of companies that do not exist or supply those materials, the report added. It was also alleged that the product quality was inferior. Special Commissioner of Police Arvind Deep, who heads the anti-corruption unit, confirmed Bansal's arrest.

Square Near US Embassy in Jerusalem to Be Named for US President

May 10, 2018

On Monday, Israeli foreign ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon posted a tweet celebrating the move, before it was confirmed by Asuncion Wednesday. However, the spokeswoman for Paraguay's Foreign Ministry, Elvio Venega, said no date has been determined.

Principal: 8 students, 1 teacher injured in fire at Hendersonville school

May 10, 2018

The fumes were so great, administrators had to evacuate the rest of the school, according to fire officials. "They evacuated the school just like they should", Bush said. I know that's terrifying to some of the parents at home. "Accidents occur. That's why they are called accidents", said Bush. Hendersonville Fire Department Chief Scotty Bush said in a press conference that numerous students suffered chemical burns - but the injuries vary, the Tennessean reported.

Jim Ward withdraws from governor's race

May 10, 2018

That's what makes today bittersweet. House Minority Leader Jim Ward of Wichita announced Wednesday he has made a decision to suspend his campaign for governor and file for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives from District 86.

Tim Kaine: 'Blowing Up' Iran Nuclear Deal Not the Solution

May 10, 2018

Trump's decision to withdraw from the accord and reimpose sanctions on the Islamic republic overturns years of diplomacy, could worsen instability in the Middle East and threatens business in Iran worth billions of dollars. "I think we ought to be strengthening diplomacy". During a brief address from the White House, Trump assured that U.S. will apply the "highest sanctions" against Iran.

Kerala DHSE Plus Two results Available Now @www

May 10, 2018

The Kerala HSE results 2018 will be announced by the education minister C Raveendranath at a news conference at Thiruvananthapuram today. Kannur district registered the highest pass percentage of 86.75% while Pathanamthitta ranked last among the districts with 77.16%.

Blankenship loses bitter Republican Senate fight in West Virginia

May 10, 2018

Cordray served as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. IN voters made it clear on Tuesday night - they want someone who isn't entrenched in Washington , D.C. If those two Senate races boosted Republicans Tuesday, Democrats benefited in the race for governor of OH, where former state Attorney General Richard Cordray routed one of the party's most outspoken liberals, former Rep.

Pruitt Fast-tracked Superfund Cleanup After Hugh Hewitt-Brokered Meetings

May 10, 2018

But sometimes, even your heroes let you down. "Hewitt, who has not written about Pruitt since September, has agreed not to write about him going forward and has assured us that similar incidents won't occur in the future". Weeks later, the site was placed on Pruitt's list of areas designated for "immediate and intense" action. The revelation came from a batch of emails that were released as part of a Freedom of Information act lawsuit.

Italy's Berlusconi gives green light to 5-Star/League government

May 10, 2018

The March ballot produced a hung parliament, with a conservative alliance led by the League winning most seats in parliament and 5-Star emerging as the biggest single party. Markets were little-changed on Wednesday following the news a deal between the parties may be in the offing. Matteo Salvini, left, leader of Lega political party and Silvio Berlusconi, Leader of Forza Italia, speak to the media after meetings with Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Monday in Rome , Italy.

Trump threatens 'severe consequences' if Iran resumes nuclear program

May 10, 2018

His comments came after Trump defied the wishes of the other parties to the nuclear deal - France , the UK, Germany, Russia and China - by announcing the United States would pull out of the accord and impose new sanctions on Tehran.

Lalu Yadav's Older Son Tej Pratap's Mehndi Ceremony

May 10, 2018

However, the jail administration threw a spanner in Lalu's plans of attending Tej's wedding as the RJD president wasn't granted the parole even till Wednesday evening. Tej Pratap's mother Rabri Devi, who is also an RJD leader and former Bihar chief minister, had finalised the marriage in March following consultations with Aishwarya's father Chandrika Prasad Rai, a former Bihar minister, and her mother Poornima Rai, who is an assistant professor in Patna Women's College.

11 students suspended from University of Warwick after rape jokes emerge

May 10, 2018

A University of Warwick spokesman said: 'A possible student disciplinary incident is now being actively investigated. The students that have been suspended are all men and are facing "disciplinary processes". Miss Jaswal said the complainant went to The Tab to share the messages because the university was being "lenient". A University of Warwick spokesman said: "A possible student disciplinary incident is now being actively investigated".

Netanyahu accuses Iran of deploying weapons in Syria to destroy Israel

May 10, 2018

The decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to quit the 2015 global nuclear deal with Iran pushed Israel to go on high alert over Syria, as Israel has reportedly instructed local authorities in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights to prepare bomb shelters in case of any Iranian offensive.

GOP Pulls Into Virtual Tie With Dems in Generic Ballot — CNN Poll

May 10, 2018

A CNN poll in February showed that Democrats had a 16-point advantage over Republicans and in March CNN released a poll that showed Democrats had a six-point advantage over the GOP , CNN reported . The CNN/SSRS poll surveyed 1,015 adults from May 2-5 and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.6 percentage points overall, and a 3.8 percentage point margin of error among the 901 registered voters surveyed.

'Huge destruction of both life and property' as Kenya dam bursts

May 10, 2018

Solai is located some 190 kilometers (120 miles) northwest of the capital of Nairobi . Volunteers search for survivers in a residential area after the dam burst in Solai.

Executive Constantine congratulates King County Council on passing pre-paid ballots

May 10, 2018

Any effort to make voting easier is a positive move for democracy. "By eliminating the postage "poll tax", King County is taking an important step to dismantle a barrier that keeps some from exercising their right to vote", said Councilmember Rod Dembowski, co-sponsor of the ordinance.

Mahathir Mahathir, 92, claims win over ruling coalition in Malaysia elections

May 10, 2018

The 1MDB fiasco prompted Mahathir, leader for 22 years until his retirement in 2003, to make a political comeback. In January, Mahathir said that running was "a job I have to do", in an exclusive interview with CNN . He said the new government will not conduct a witch hunt, but Najib will have to face the consequences if he has broken the law. He added that a recent, controversial fake news law widely seen as a political tool to quash dissent would go under review.

Cong petitions EC over recovery of voter ID cards in Karnataka

May 10, 2018

In his rally at Chikkamagaluru , Modi said with great difficulty, the Congress had secured 40-odd Lok Sabha seats and lost elections in most of the states. "But then comes a bully who walks straight to the front of the line to claim his water", the Prime Minister said. "Union ministers Prakash Javadekar and Ananth Kumar enacted a midnight drama to hurl allegations against the Congress party".

New Zealand increases aid budget reversing years of decline

May 10, 2018

National MP Alfred Ngaro is warning the government not to forget Pacific families living in New Zealand as it dramatically ramps up aid to the wider Pacific region. "We've got quota systems. which allow for Pacific in the region to. work in New Zealand and in some cases, have citizenship". Last year, New Zealand gave 0.23 percent - down from 0.28 in 2011.

Heat Wednesday - Storms Thursday

May 10, 2018

HIghs were in the upper 70s and low 80s around Denver Wednesday afternoon. Southwest Montana looks to have the best chance to see the rain showers and thunderstorms Thursday . Our consecutive streak of 80-degrees stands at 6 days. That flow will keep temperatures hot, especially across the east where highs will be in the 100s.

New Jersey law lets students without legal status get aid

May 10, 2018

Any long-term work after that period will be paid "through existing state resources", the governor's office said in a written statement about the appointment. Teresa Ruiz recalled the frustration of failing to enact the legislation about a decade ago. "The Democrats also are taking that financial aid away from New Jersey citizens to give that aid to non-citizens, and our citizens certainly see no fairness in that takeaway".

Supreme Court can look into House panel reports, rules five-judge bench

May 10, 2018

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that Parliamentary committee reports can be used as evidence to highlight misuse of law or gaps in governance by petitioners filing public interest litigations (PIL) and by relying on the same, courts cannot be held guilty of breaching Parliamentary privileges.

Aflac (NYSE:AFL) Short Interest Update

May 10, 2018

Aflac has a one year low of $36.40 and a one year high of $45.88. The stock has been active on the tape, now trading at $44.59, down from yesterday's close by -0.49%. 3,573 are held by Fiera Cap. New Amsterdam Partners Ltd Liability Ny owns 6,195 shares or 0.11% of their U.S. portfolio. Waters Parkerson Lc has 2.08% invested in Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL ) for 281,342 shares.

Simon Mbugua, 2 others freed on bail over Muriuki attack

May 10, 2018

Police had on Sunday announced that; "The suspects whose images are attached are wanted by Police to answer to charges of robbery with violence". Defence lawyers Cliff Ombeta, Harun Ndubi and Nelson Havi urged Senior Principal Magistrate Martha Mutuku to release him on a personal bond, saying he is not a flight risk.