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Several days of heavy rain may lead to St. Louis area flooding
- March 27, 2018
South wind 5 to 10 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Thursday brings more rain back into the forecast, with fairly active weather pattern carrying us through the weekend with on and off rain chances into early April. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
South wind 5 to 10 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Thursday brings more rain back into the forecast, with fairly active weather pattern carrying us through the weekend with on and off rain chances into early April. (more...)
Officer injured after drunk driver crashed into police unit
- March 27, 2018
Christian was arrested for causing an injury while under the influence, hit-and-run causing great bodily harm and driving with a revoked license. Crane told sheriff's deputies she was distracted by her husband in the front seat because he was having trouble breathing. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Christian was arrested for causing an injury while under the influence, hit-and-run causing great bodily harm and driving with a revoked license. Crane told sheriff's deputies she was distracted by her husband in the front seat because he was having trouble breathing. (more...)
Santander Wants to Use Ripple for Cross-Border Payments
- March 27, 2018
The UK based financial institution has entered into collaboration with Ripple, a tech firm, to facilitate seamless transactions via xCurrent, the blockchain system developed by Ripple, and RippleNet tools. According to a report from Finance Magnates , China's regulators, payment providers, and banks are looking at Ripple's xCurrent payment settlement solution as they attempt to improve cross-border settlements with end-to-end tracking. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
The UK based financial institution has entered into collaboration with Ripple, a tech firm, to facilitate seamless transactions via xCurrent, the blockchain system developed by Ripple, and RippleNet tools. According to a report from Finance Magnates , China's regulators, payment providers, and banks are looking at Ripple's xCurrent payment settlement solution as they attempt to improve cross-border settlements with end-to-end tracking. (more...)
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa pardons 3000 prisoners to ease overcrowding
- March 27, 2018
Zimbabwe's new president is commuting death sentences for some prisoners and releasing thousands of people from prison, including most women and everyone under age 18. In January, there were 99 death-row inmates in Zimbabwe‚ with one of them being a woman - Yvonne Musarurwa‚ an MDC-T activist jailed for killing a police officer in 2013 before that year's general elections. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Zimbabwe's new president is commuting death sentences for some prisoners and releasing thousands of people from prison, including most women and everyone under age 18. In January, there were 99 death-row inmates in Zimbabwe‚ with one of them being a woman - Yvonne Musarurwa‚ an MDC-T activist jailed for killing a police officer in 2013 before that year's general elections. (more...)
Italy elects parliament speakers, but still no govt
- March 27, 2018
Both the League and 5-Star have voiced fierce hostility to European Union budget rules and markets are likely to be spooked by any sign they might form a coalition . In an interview on Sunday in the Corriere della Sera, M5S leader Luigi Di Maio said "the match" to see who will win power was in no way related to the battle of parliament speakers. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Both the League and 5-Star have voiced fierce hostility to European Union budget rules and markets are likely to be spooked by any sign they might form a coalition . In an interview on Sunday in the Corriere della Sera, M5S leader Luigi Di Maio said "the match" to see who will win power was in no way related to the battle of parliament speakers. (more...)
McConnell to file Senate bill to legalize hemp as an agricultural product
- March 27, 2018
Hemp can be used to make food, clothing and cannabidiol, a therapeutic oil derived from the plant. States would regulate the crops, McConnell said. "This represents just one many uses that Kentuckians are finding for this versatile crop". (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Hemp can be used to make food, clothing and cannabidiol, a therapeutic oil derived from the plant. States would regulate the crops, McConnell said. "This represents just one many uses that Kentuckians are finding for this versatile crop". (more...)
McCaskill: Clinton Should Respect American Voters Who Didn't Support Her
- March 27, 2018
Two weeks after Hillary Clinton sparked an uproar by blaming backward-looking voters in middle America for her 2016 election loss, Republicans are already laying plans to turn her remarks into a major campaign talking point. "I won the places that are optimistic, diverse, dynamic, moving forward". Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan, Clinton said , played on biases among non-urban USA voters who "didn't like black people getting rights" or women getting better and more job ... (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Two weeks after Hillary Clinton sparked an uproar by blaming backward-looking voters in middle America for her 2016 election loss, Republicans are already laying plans to turn her remarks into a major campaign talking point. "I won the places that are optimistic, diverse, dynamic, moving forward". Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan, Clinton said , played on biases among non-urban USA voters who "didn't like black people getting rights" or women getting better and more job ... (more...)
Mountain Lion Hunkers Down In Backyard Of Azusa Home
- March 26, 2018
The big cat has been observed jumping fences and even on top of a shed in the quiet cul-de-sac. The mountain lion after being tranquilized. At one point, he or she could be seen pawing on a door of a residence in an apparent effort to enter the single-story dwelling. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
The big cat has been observed jumping fences and even on top of a shed in the quiet cul-de-sac. The mountain lion after being tranquilized. At one point, he or she could be seen pawing on a door of a residence in an apparent effort to enter the single-story dwelling. (more...)
Two journalists killed after tiff in Bihar, one arrested
- March 26, 2018
Family members of the journalists and locals alleged that it was a murder executed by a former village head against whom the journalists had carried out extensive reporting on the alleged irregularities he committed to utilize the funds meant for the development of the village. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
Family members of the journalists and locals alleged that it was a murder executed by a former village head against whom the journalists had carried out extensive reporting on the alleged irregularities he committed to utilize the funds meant for the development of the village. (more...)
Tata Motors launches new XZ Variant of Nexon
- March 27, 2018
Tata Motors has unveiled a new XZ trim level for its Nexon compact SUV. To be positioned below the XZ+ variant and above the XT variant, the Nexon XZ variant will miss out on a few features as compared to the XZ+ variant but will have more features than the XT variant. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Tata Motors has unveiled a new XZ trim level for its Nexon compact SUV. To be positioned below the XZ+ variant and above the XT variant, the Nexon XZ variant will miss out on a few features as compared to the XZ+ variant but will have more features than the XT variant. (more...)
Vince Tyra named UofL athletic director
- March 27, 2018
UofL's board of trustees approved Tyra's hiring Monday after UofL's athletic association formally recommended him for the position. The search committee also reportedly considered two other candidates in addition to Tyra. He was named last fall to temporarily replace longtime AD Tom Jurich , whom the school placed on paid administrative in the wake of Louisville's involvement in a federal corruption investigation of college basketball.By GARY B. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
UofL's board of trustees approved Tyra's hiring Monday after UofL's athletic association formally recommended him for the position. The search committee also reportedly considered two other candidates in addition to Tyra. He was named last fall to temporarily replace longtime AD Tom Jurich , whom the school placed on paid administrative in the wake of Louisville's involvement in a federal corruption investigation of college basketball.By GARY B. (more...)
Deported Illinois veteran: 'I'm not leaving. They're taking me'
- March 26, 2018
He claimed he should be allowed to stay in the United States for mental health and substance abuse treatment because of his military service, according to the Chicago Tribune . Perez, born in Mexico, came to the US legally when he was 8 years old, when his father, a semi-pro soccer player, moved the family to Chicago for work. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
He claimed he should be allowed to stay in the United States for mental health and substance abuse treatment because of his military service, according to the Chicago Tribune . Perez, born in Mexico, came to the US legally when he was 8 years old, when his father, a semi-pro soccer player, moved the family to Chicago for work. (more...)
New York Firefighter Dies Battling Blaze On Set Of Movie
- March 26, 2018
During attempts to extinguish the fire, conditions unfortunately turned fatal, and the FDNY announced early Friday morning that one of their own, Michael R. Norton may also not be vacationing with fellow actor Leonardo DiCaprio again anytime in the future. "He looked pretty upset", Evans said. This is insane, this fire. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
During attempts to extinguish the fire, conditions unfortunately turned fatal, and the FDNY announced early Friday morning that one of their own, Michael R. Norton may also not be vacationing with fellow actor Leonardo DiCaprio again anytime in the future. "He looked pretty upset", Evans said. This is insane, this fire. (more...)
At Least 64 Dead After Fire At Siberian Shopping Center
- March 26, 2018
The fire at the four-story Winter Cherry mall in Kemerovo was still raging early Monday. Kemerovo residents said the mall was packed with children and their parents. The fire engulfed a children's trampoline room and a cinema on the fourth floor. Firefighters were still recovering bodies as parts of the buildings were still smouldering. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
The fire at the four-story Winter Cherry mall in Kemerovo was still raging early Monday. Kemerovo residents said the mall was packed with children and their parents. The fire engulfed a children's trampoline room and a cinema on the fourth floor. Firefighters were still recovering bodies as parts of the buildings were still smouldering. (more...)
Sixers clinch first playoff berth in 6 seasons thanks to Pacers' victory
- March 26, 2018
Entering Monday's slate of games, the Nuggets are 40-33 on the season, but sit in ninth place in the Western Conference, 1 1/2 games outside of the playoff picture. Hinkie resigned in April 2016 and was replaced by Bryan Colangelo, who made moves to expedite the team's return to competitive play after going a combined 47-199 from 2013-14 to 2015-16. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
Entering Monday's slate of games, the Nuggets are 40-33 on the season, but sit in ninth place in the Western Conference, 1 1/2 games outside of the playoff picture. Hinkie resigned in April 2016 and was replaced by Bryan Colangelo, who made moves to expedite the team's return to competitive play after going a combined 47-199 from 2013-14 to 2015-16. (more...)
Catalonia's Puigdemont to be brought before judge in Germany
- March 26, 2018
One of the leaders facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted, Marta Rovira, earlier said she had already fled Spain, joining five others in exile. Ponsati, who is a professor at Scotland's University of St. Germany's criminal code - unlike Belgium's - includes an offence that appears to be comparable to rebellion, the main accusation against Puigdemont. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
One of the leaders facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted, Marta Rovira, earlier said she had already fled Spain, joining five others in exile. Ponsati, who is a professor at Scotland's University of St. Germany's criminal code - unlike Belgium's - includes an offence that appears to be comparable to rebellion, the main accusation against Puigdemont. (more...)
Deadly shopping mall fires around the world
- March 26, 2018
Russia's Investigative Committee confirmed Monday that the death toll from the fire had risen to 64, including dozens of children. Several people are still missing, and at least 11 have been hospitalized. Six of the bodies have not yet been recovered. Russian emergency services said the fire, which started on Sunday afternoon, had now been extinguished but that rescuers were struggling to reach the upper floors because the roof of the building had collapsed. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
Russia's Investigative Committee confirmed Monday that the death toll from the fire had risen to 64, including dozens of children. Several people are still missing, and at least 11 have been hospitalized. Six of the bodies have not yet been recovered. Russian emergency services said the fire, which started on Sunday afternoon, had now been extinguished but that rescuers were struggling to reach the upper floors because the roof of the building had collapsed. (more...)
Sorry, Alibaba, but Fords aren't the most interesting things inside vending machines
- March 26, 2018
Post its launch in Guangzhou, Alibaba now plans to extend this vending machine service across the Chinese turf. It'll be interesting to see if the issue of avoiding salespeople and the neato vending machine will spark more purchases. Those interested in buying can even put down a deposit through the app. The test drives are free, as long as customers have a very respectable social credit score of 700 or above. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
Post its launch in Guangzhou, Alibaba now plans to extend this vending machine service across the Chinese turf. It'll be interesting to see if the issue of avoiding salespeople and the neato vending machine will spark more purchases. Those interested in buying can even put down a deposit through the app. The test drives are free, as long as customers have a very respectable social credit score of 700 or above. (more...)
Vehicle crashes into apartment building
- March 26, 2018
They say a four door auto crashed into the building and stopped inside the bedroom of the first floor. The apartment was occupied at the time of the incident, but the resident was not injured. The tenants are seeking temporary shelter on their own. Fire crews worked for an hour to control the fire, and rescued a dog from one of the units. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
They say a four door auto crashed into the building and stopped inside the bedroom of the first floor. The apartment was occupied at the time of the incident, but the resident was not injured. The tenants are seeking temporary shelter on their own. Fire crews worked for an hour to control the fire, and rescued a dog from one of the units. (more...)
Ferry lucky escape as 163 are rescued after vessel crashes into rocks
- March 26, 2018
The accident happened when the ship tried to avoid colliding with a fishing boat off South Korea's south western coast. The official added that four coast guard ships along with nearby civil ships are on their way to the ferry for the rescue process. (more...)
- March 26, 2018
The accident happened when the ship tried to avoid colliding with a fishing boat off South Korea's south western coast. The official added that four coast guard ships along with nearby civil ships are on their way to the ferry for the rescue process. (more...)
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