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Rockets clinch home court advantage throughout the National Basketball Association playoffs
- April 04, 2018
With AP Photos.LaMarcus Aldridge had 23 points and 14 rebounds and Rudy Gay added 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs held Houston to its lowest-scoring game of the season, beating the Rockets 100-83. In Oakland, Kevin Durant had 29 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists , and Golden State overcame a sloppy start to hand Phoenix its franchise-record 15th consecutive loss. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
With AP Photos.LaMarcus Aldridge had 23 points and 14 rebounds and Rudy Gay added 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs held Houston to its lowest-scoring game of the season, beating the Rockets 100-83. In Oakland, Kevin Durant had 29 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists , and Golden State overcame a sloppy start to hand Phoenix its franchise-record 15th consecutive loss. (more...)
Memo shows Mueller explicitly tasked with Manafort-Russia collusion claims
- April 04, 2018
That last part refers to a statute that says, "The Special Counsel will be provided with a specific factual statement of the matter to be investigated". Rosenstein said that he himself is "properly exercising oversight responsibilities" and that Mueller "iis conducting himself consistently with [Rosenstein's] understanding of the scope of the investigation ". (more...)
- April 04, 2018
That last part refers to a statute that says, "The Special Counsel will be provided with a specific factual statement of the matter to be investigated". Rosenstein said that he himself is "properly exercising oversight responsibilities" and that Mueller "iis conducting himself consistently with [Rosenstein's] understanding of the scope of the investigation ". (more...)
Trump administration pursuing new immigration push: White House
- April 04, 2018
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), an outspoken critic of the ballooning domestic spending in the omnibus, praised McCarthy for working with the White House on a plan to pare it back. Michael McFaul, a Stanford University professor who was the USA ambassador to Russian Federation from 2012 to 2014, said Trump should meet with Putin only if "such a summit would put pressure on both countries to achieve some tangible outcome in America's national interest". (more...)
- April 04, 2018
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), an outspoken critic of the ballooning domestic spending in the omnibus, praised McCarthy for working with the White House on a plan to pare it back. Michael McFaul, a Stanford University professor who was the USA ambassador to Russian Federation from 2012 to 2014, said Trump should meet with Putin only if "such a summit would put pressure on both countries to achieve some tangible outcome in America's national interest". (more...)
Arizona mother allegedly used Taser to wake son for Easter church service
- April 04, 2018
She said she feared that both the son she attacked and her other, younger son (who also reportedly has autism) would "grow up to be a burden to society". "I had the taser in my hand, and I made the noise with the taser, and so, he was like, "I'm calling police", she said. AZCentral reports the teen called police and Dobbins was arrested on one count of child abuse. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
She said she feared that both the son she attacked and her other, younger son (who also reportedly has autism) would "grow up to be a burden to society". "I had the taser in my hand, and I made the noise with the taser, and so, he was like, "I'm calling police", she said. AZCentral reports the teen called police and Dobbins was arrested on one count of child abuse. (more...)
Russian spy poisoning: Skripal friend questioned over request for porridge
- April 04, 2018
The Russian media also accused Britain of putting the blame on Moscow while it itself had a bigger interest in poisoning the Skripals. Britain has said it was "highly likely" that Russian Federation was responsible for the attack using a nerve agent developed in the USSR, a view backed up by its Western allies. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
The Russian media also accused Britain of putting the blame on Moscow while it itself had a bigger interest in poisoning the Skripals. Britain has said it was "highly likely" that Russian Federation was responsible for the attack using a nerve agent developed in the USSR, a view backed up by its Western allies. (more...)
YouTube shooting: 3 hospitalized, 1 dead of apparent self-inflicted shot
- April 04, 2018
The hospitals have confirmed that they received victims, but did not comment on their condition. Four victims were taken to area hospitals with injuries, which Barberini said were "treatable". He Tweeted, "Police cruisers pull up, hopped out with rifles ready and I told them where the situation was as I headed down the street to meet up with a couple team members". (more...)
- April 04, 2018
The hospitals have confirmed that they received victims, but did not comment on their condition. Four victims were taken to area hospitals with injuries, which Barberini said were "treatable". He Tweeted, "Police cruisers pull up, hopped out with rifles ready and I told them where the situation was as I headed down the street to meet up with a couple team members". (more...)
Family reunites with long-lost daughter after 24-year search
- April 04, 2018
Wang had briefly left the three-year-old alone while he went to a neighbouring stall to get change for a customer. According to The Cover (via Shanghaiist ), it was reported that a 27-year-old woman named Kang Ying came across a social media post documenting Mingqing's quest to find his daughter. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Wang had briefly left the three-year-old alone while he went to a neighbouring stall to get change for a customer. According to The Cover (via Shanghaiist ), it was reported that a 27-year-old woman named Kang Ying came across a social media post documenting Mingqing's quest to find his daughter. (more...)
Trump invited Putin to meet in Washington
- April 04, 2018
Hacked emails appear to expose the full extent of Russia's plans to sow chaos and dissent overseas by paying for rent-a-mob rallies, hackers, and propaganda merchants. "We would also like to hope that there would be an end to the steps the Americans have taken based on groundless allegations", he noted, adding that it would make it to "launch a very serious and constructive dialogue". (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Hacked emails appear to expose the full extent of Russia's plans to sow chaos and dissent overseas by paying for rent-a-mob rallies, hackers, and propaganda merchants. "We would also like to hope that there would be an end to the steps the Americans have taken based on groundless allegations", he noted, adding that it would make it to "launch a very serious and constructive dialogue". (more...)
One Killed in Fiery Car Crash on San Francisquito Road
- April 04, 2018
Don't miss a thing. Three people, believed to be two women and one man, were killed, while the four others in the Toyota Prado were injured. According to police statistics, a total of 246 people have been injured so far in 338 accidents recorded during this holiday. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Don't miss a thing. Three people, believed to be two women and one man, were killed, while the four others in the Toyota Prado were injured. According to police statistics, a total of 246 people have been injured so far in 338 accidents recorded during this holiday. (more...)
Donald Trump says he will send military to guard Mexico border
- April 04, 2018
Also setting Trump off: A briefing from senior administration officials last week that included an update on an uptick in illegal border crossings, and images played on his favorite network, Fox News, of a "caravan" of migrants making their way through Mexico. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Also setting Trump off: A briefing from senior administration officials last week that included an update on an uptick in illegal border crossings, and images played on his favorite network, Fox News, of a "caravan" of migrants making their way through Mexico. (more...)
Trump wants U.S. troops to 'get out' of Syria
- April 04, 2018
The Pentagon and State Department , however, have suggested a much longer-term effort is necessary. Trump estimated the percentage of territory recaptured in Iraq and Syria at "almost 100 percent", a figure that United States officials say is correct - it is about 98 percent - but does not highlight the work left in Syria. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
The Pentagon and State Department , however, have suggested a much longer-term effort is necessary. Trump estimated the percentage of territory recaptured in Iraq and Syria at "almost 100 percent", a figure that United States officials say is correct - it is about 98 percent - but does not highlight the work left in Syria. (more...)
Facebook tool to inform people if they followed Russian propaganda pages
- April 04, 2018
The pages deleted discussed domestic and worldwide political issues, promoted Russian culture and tourism, and touched on "more everyday issues", Facebook said, providing samples of the deleted pages in its announcement . The company chose to root out as much as it can of IRA, which was involved with posts including sponsoring fake pages that were pro-Trump, pro-border security and protesting police violence against minorities, among other topics. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
The pages deleted discussed domestic and worldwide political issues, promoted Russian culture and tourism, and touched on "more everyday issues", Facebook said, providing samples of the deleted pages in its announcement . The company chose to root out as much as it can of IRA, which was involved with posts including sponsoring fake pages that were pro-Trump, pro-border security and protesting police violence against minorities, among other topics. (more...)
Residents Claim 50 Civilians Killed In AAF Airstrike In Kunduz
- April 04, 2018
Relatives of the wounded told an AFP photographer at the hospital that the attack happened during a graduation ceremony at the madrassa in Dashte Archi district, which is controlled by the Taliban. United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said on Twitter that a human rights team on ground will investigate the incident. "UNAMA [is] actively looking into disturbing reports of serious harm to civilians ..." The mission called reports about the airstrikes "disturbing" and said ... (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Relatives of the wounded told an AFP photographer at the hospital that the attack happened during a graduation ceremony at the madrassa in Dashte Archi district, which is controlled by the Taliban. United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said on Twitter that a human rights team on ground will investigate the incident. "UNAMA [is] actively looking into disturbing reports of serious harm to civilians ..." The mission called reports about the airstrikes "disturbing" and said ... (more...)
Trump wants to "militarize" the border
- April 04, 2018
Trump says during a joint press conference with the leaders of the Baltic nations that, "we don't have laws". Mr Trump has railed against more than 1,200 Central American migrants on a 3,200km journey from the Mexico-Guatemalan border, and reiterated threats to derail the North American Free Trade Agreement ( Nafta ) if they are not stopped. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Trump says during a joint press conference with the leaders of the Baltic nations that, "we don't have laws". Mr Trump has railed against more than 1,200 Central American migrants on a 3,200km journey from the Mexico-Guatemalan border, and reiterated threats to derail the North American Free Trade Agreement ( Nafta ) if they are not stopped. (more...)
Two former daycare workers arrested for abusing toddlers
- April 04, 2018
Disturbing details are emerging about two former employees at a Sioux Falls daycare. The women reportedly lifted kids into the air and aggressively slammed them on sleeping mats. The daycare terminated Gallagher and Wendt shortly after the allegations were made, based on surveillance camera footage, according to KDLT . Several recent reports of child abuse from North Carolina and across the country are serving as scary reminders of possible daycare dangers. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Disturbing details are emerging about two former employees at a Sioux Falls daycare. The women reportedly lifted kids into the air and aggressively slammed them on sleeping mats. The daycare terminated Gallagher and Wendt shortly after the allegations were made, based on surveillance camera footage, according to KDLT . Several recent reports of child abuse from North Carolina and across the country are serving as scary reminders of possible daycare dangers. (more...)
Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ:ESRX) - Comprehensive Stock Analysis
- April 04, 2018
About 139,777 shares traded or 631.78% up from the average. It has underperformed by 2.62% the S&P500. Three Corner Global Investors Lp decreased its stake in Eaton Vance Corp (EV) by 22.96% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
About 139,777 shares traded or 631.78% up from the average. It has underperformed by 2.62% the S&P500. Three Corner Global Investors Lp decreased its stake in Eaton Vance Corp (EV) by 22.96% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. (more...)
Federation Internationale de Football Association announces end of second phase of World Cup ticket sales
- April 04, 2018
More than half of these tickets were scooped up by Russian fans. According to FIFA, Russians bought 216,134 of the tickets, followed by fans from the United States (16,462), Argentina (15,006), Colombia (14,755) and Mexico (14,372). Data released by Federation Internationale de Football Association confirms that more than 1.6m tickets were snapped up in phase two of the selling process for the Russia event, down by more than half a million from four years ago, reports Sky Sports News . (more...)
- April 04, 2018
More than half of these tickets were scooped up by Russian fans. According to FIFA, Russians bought 216,134 of the tickets, followed by fans from the United States (16,462), Argentina (15,006), Colombia (14,755) and Mexico (14,372). Data released by Federation Internationale de Football Association confirms that more than 1.6m tickets were snapped up in phase two of the selling process for the Russia event, down by more than half a million from four years ago, reports Sky Sports News . (more...)
5 teams who should be calling the Spurs about Kawhi Leonard
- April 04, 2018
Windhorst's report was backed up by his fellow ESPN NBA reporter Zach Lowe, who said on Twitter , "Vultures are circling, in hopes of action around the draft". Though it doesn't say anything definitive about Leonard's future, it confirms the league believes things are as rocky as ever. Leonard will not become an unrestricted free agent until after the 2019-20 National Basketball Association season, but there is a player option for after the 2018-19 season. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Windhorst's report was backed up by his fellow ESPN NBA reporter Zach Lowe, who said on Twitter , "Vultures are circling, in hopes of action around the draft". Though it doesn't say anything definitive about Leonard's future, it confirms the league believes things are as rocky as ever. Leonard will not become an unrestricted free agent until after the 2019-20 National Basketball Association season, but there is a player option for after the 2018-19 season. (more...)
Back to the drawing board for Russia's first postal drone
- April 04, 2018
In late March, it was reported that Russian Post meant to launch drone shipping of goods and cargo. The same company organized the test, Russian Post said . Alexei Tsydenov, the head of the Buryatia region present at the crash site, said the more than 100 Wi-Fi connections in the area could have disrupted the drone's flight. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
In late March, it was reported that Russian Post meant to launch drone shipping of goods and cargo. The same company organized the test, Russian Post said . Alexei Tsydenov, the head of the Buryatia region present at the crash site, said the more than 100 Wi-Fi connections in the area could have disrupted the drone's flight. (more...)
'serious harm to civilians' in Afghan airstrike
- April 04, 2018
But the incident in Kunduz highlighted one of the risks of the greater use of Afghan air power under the new US strategy, the stated aim of which is to try to force the Taliban to the negotiating table. "Out of the 100 wounded and six dead in the hospital none have been hit by a bullet", he told AFP . "The airstrike killed more than 30 Taliban fighters, including nine commanders", he said. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
But the incident in Kunduz highlighted one of the risks of the greater use of Afghan air power under the new US strategy, the stated aim of which is to try to force the Taliban to the negotiating table. "Out of the 100 wounded and six dead in the hospital none have been hit by a bullet", he told AFP . "The airstrike killed more than 30 Taliban fighters, including nine commanders", he said. (more...)
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