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Cheney Tech holds on to win baseball opener
- April 05, 2018
Freshman Will Smith led the offense with a ideal 4-4 day at the plate, scoring twice and driving in two runs. Against Rivera, sophomore Zoe Rosas threw five shutout innings and whiffed 12 batters while giving up just three hits. The game went into extra innings, tied up at 4-4, before Alexandria managed to pick up the win. After the Trojans (1-3) took a 1-0 lead on an RBI single up the middle by Madi Gayheart in the first frame, the Eagles answered with three runs in the bottom half - ... (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Freshman Will Smith led the offense with a ideal 4-4 day at the plate, scoring twice and driving in two runs. Against Rivera, sophomore Zoe Rosas threw five shutout innings and whiffed 12 batters while giving up just three hits. The game went into extra innings, tied up at 4-4, before Alexandria managed to pick up the win. After the Trojans (1-3) took a 1-0 lead on an RBI single up the middle by Madi Gayheart in the first frame, the Eagles answered with three runs in the bottom half - ... (more...)
BJP's Dalit MP Accuses Yogi Adityanath Government of 'Casteist Mindset'
- April 05, 2018
What sort of CM do we have who can not even win his own seat for the party? BJP has not commented on Kharwar's complaint; party state general secretary Vijay Bahadur Pathak told DNA , "I have no idea". You please check at the local level and see if you can find any instances of wrongdoing against me. The parliamentarian said he thought after Adityanath came to power a year ago, the rampant corruption in the district administration and forest department in the Chandauli district near his ... (more...)
- April 05, 2018
What sort of CM do we have who can not even win his own seat for the party? BJP has not commented on Kharwar's complaint; party state general secretary Vijay Bahadur Pathak told DNA , "I have no idea". You please check at the local level and see if you can find any instances of wrongdoing against me. The parliamentarian said he thought after Adityanath came to power a year ago, the rampant corruption in the district administration and forest department in the Chandauli district near his ... (more...)
Trump pledges 'strong action' on immigration
- April 05, 2018
It remains unclear exactly how Trump's order would work, given that National Guard troops are more often deployed domestically under the control of state governors for disaster response. Through February, the number of unaccompanied minors had fallen 36% over the previous year's same time period, and the number of family units (parents traveling with minor children) had fallen 46% over that time. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
It remains unclear exactly how Trump's order would work, given that National Guard troops are more often deployed domestically under the control of state governors for disaster response. Through February, the number of unaccompanied minors had fallen 36% over the previous year's same time period, and the number of family units (parents traveling with minor children) had fallen 46% over that time. (more...)
Spain's High Court releases bank whistleblower Falciani from custody - El Pais
- April 05, 2018
Swiss authorities says Falciani planned to sell the stolen data but he insists that he is a whistleblower exposing a banking system which "encouraged tax evasion". He was arrested in Barcelona in 2012, but Spain's National Court denied a Swiss request to extradite him on the grounds that breaking secrecy laws was not subject to prosecution in Spain. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Swiss authorities says Falciani planned to sell the stolen data but he insists that he is a whistleblower exposing a banking system which "encouraged tax evasion". He was arrested in Barcelona in 2012, but Spain's National Court denied a Swiss request to extradite him on the grounds that breaking secrecy laws was not subject to prosecution in Spain. (more...)
Mexican Government is Breaking Up Migrant Caravan
- April 05, 2018
Rapes, assaults and robberies of immigrants are common. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the army of prospective illegal aliens, called "the caravan" by mainstream media, has been undone by Mexican authorities. The caravan, estimated to contain more than 1,000 migrants, is part of an annual caravan that is meant to raise awareness of the struggles that immigrants making the journey from Mexico to the United States face. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Rapes, assaults and robberies of immigrants are common. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the army of prospective illegal aliens, called "the caravan" by mainstream media, has been undone by Mexican authorities. The caravan, estimated to contain more than 1,000 migrants, is part of an annual caravan that is meant to raise awareness of the struggles that immigrants making the journey from Mexico to the United States face. (more...)
Scoot flight returns to Changi Airport after alleged bomb threat by passenger
- April 05, 2018
This is protocol for such incidents, sources said. Flight TR634 carrying 173 passengers and six crew and operated by the Singapore-based low-priced airline Scoot landed safely at Changi Airport about two hours after departing on a flight to Hat Yai, Thailand. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
This is protocol for such incidents, sources said. Flight TR634 carrying 173 passengers and six crew and operated by the Singapore-based low-priced airline Scoot landed safely at Changi Airport about two hours after departing on a flight to Hat Yai, Thailand. (more...)
Salman Khan To Be In Same Jail As Asaram Bapu
- April 05, 2018
Salman Khan, one of India's biggest Bollywood stars, has been sentenced to five years in jail for killing a rare type of antelope 20 years ago. Hundreds of police officers were deployed outside the court on Thursday to keep back fans who had turned up to catch a glimpse of the much-revered celebrity. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Salman Khan, one of India's biggest Bollywood stars, has been sentenced to five years in jail for killing a rare type of antelope 20 years ago. Hundreds of police officers were deployed outside the court on Thursday to keep back fans who had turned up to catch a glimpse of the much-revered celebrity. (more...)
Seoul wants inter-Korean denuclearization declaration
- April 05, 2018
But Pyongyang's state media condemned South Korea Tuesday for its "dubious double dealing", after Seoul welcomed a new United Nations resolution against North Korea's human rights violations. The North is estimated to have up to 120,000 political prisoners in its sprawling gulag system.A United Nations commission published a searing report in 2014 which concluded North Korea was committing human rights violations "without parallel in the contemporary world". (more...)
- April 05, 2018
But Pyongyang's state media condemned South Korea Tuesday for its "dubious double dealing", after Seoul welcomed a new United Nations resolution against North Korea's human rights violations. The North is estimated to have up to 120,000 political prisoners in its sprawling gulag system.A United Nations commission published a searing report in 2014 which concluded North Korea was committing human rights violations "without parallel in the contemporary world". (more...)
4 killed in Turkey university shooting
- April 05, 2018
Turk has reported that police have detained the shooter. The four victims included a deputy dean, the faculty secretary, an instructor and a faculty member, CNNTurk reported. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Turk has reported that police have detained the shooter. The four victims included a deputy dean, the faculty secretary, an instructor and a faculty member, CNNTurk reported. (more...)
AI experts boycott Kaist due to 'killer robot' fears
- April 05, 2018
KAIST denied the claims, saying it had "no intention to engage in development of lethal autonomous weapons systems and killer robots ". "This Pandora's box will be hard to close if it is opened", reads their open letter from the school. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
KAIST denied the claims, saying it had "no intention to engage in development of lethal autonomous weapons systems and killer robots ". "This Pandora's box will be hard to close if it is opened", reads their open letter from the school. (more...)
Sudeep in CM Siddaramaiah's house, star supporting Congress? [Pictures, VIDEO]
- April 05, 2018
Meanwhile, a Twitter war of sorts has escalated between the parties, each mocking the other with parodies, memes and GIFs, accompanied by barbed words. That this is not superstition is known to all Kannadigas. The Gokak leader, the younger brother of district in-charge Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, had caused a flutter by saying he would join the BJP to take on his brother and former Minister Satish Jarkiholi in Yamakanamaradi constituency. (more...)
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- April 05, 2018
Meanwhile, a Twitter war of sorts has escalated between the parties, each mocking the other with parodies, memes and GIFs, accompanied by barbed words. That this is not superstition is known to all Kannadigas. The Gokak leader, the younger brother of district in-charge Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, had caused a flutter by saying he would join the BJP to take on his brother and former Minister Satish Jarkiholi in Yamakanamaradi constituency. (more...)
The Best School District in Every State
- April 05, 2018
The report further noted that the overall rating on students' progress improved by 21 percentage points since the first cycle of inspections, with more schools rated satisfactory and above; the overall rating on curriculum and enhancement programmes improved by five percentage points since the previous inspection cycle, with a few more schools rated satisfactory and above; and more students are performing at or above the national proficiency levels in grades four and six. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
The report further noted that the overall rating on students' progress improved by 21 percentage points since the first cycle of inspections, with more schools rated satisfactory and above; the overall rating on curriculum and enhancement programmes improved by five percentage points since the previous inspection cycle, with a few more schools rated satisfactory and above; and more students are performing at or above the national proficiency levels in grades four and six. (more...)
Sheriff open to reviewing mansion death evidence
- April 05, 2018
The attorney for the plaintiffs, Keith Greer, alleged that Adam Shacknai delivered four blows to the head of Zahau, rendering her partially or fully unconscious. "This has always been about getting the sheriff to reopen this", Greer said. Adam Shacknai's attorney, Dan Webb, countered that there was no evidence that his client - who has lived and worked in Memphis for 30 years - had anything to do with Zahau's death. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
The attorney for the plaintiffs, Keith Greer, alleged that Adam Shacknai delivered four blows to the head of Zahau, rendering her partially or fully unconscious. "This has always been about getting the sheriff to reopen this", Greer said. Adam Shacknai's attorney, Dan Webb, countered that there was no evidence that his client - who has lived and worked in Memphis for 30 years - had anything to do with Zahau's death. (more...)
Philippines approves six-month closure of Boracay from April
- April 05, 2018
Duterte first threatened to close Boracay last February after lamenting that the top tourist destination has turned into a " cesspool " for its poor sewerage system. Guevarra also said that calamity funds would be activated for the workers affected by the closure. "We're a bit depressed right now in the industry", Jose Clemente III, president of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines, told ABS-CBN . (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Duterte first threatened to close Boracay last February after lamenting that the top tourist destination has turned into a " cesspool " for its poor sewerage system. Guevarra also said that calamity funds would be activated for the workers affected by the closure. "We're a bit depressed right now in the industry", Jose Clemente III, president of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines, told ABS-CBN . (more...)
Cauvery row: Tamil Nadu goes into shutdown mode
- April 05, 2018
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu has approached Supreme alleging contempt of court against the Centre for not setting up the Cauvery Management Board, as the lack of action violates the Court's order. With the traders' body in the state backing the shutdown and protest, many places witnessed closure of retail shops, grocery outlets, and other establishments, including in Chennai and Cauvery delta districts Thiruchirapalli and Thanjavur. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu has approached Supreme alleging contempt of court against the Centre for not setting up the Cauvery Management Board, as the lack of action violates the Court's order. With the traders' body in the state backing the shutdown and protest, many places witnessed closure of retail shops, grocery outlets, and other establishments, including in Chennai and Cauvery delta districts Thiruchirapalli and Thanjavur. (more...)
Australian Boxer Taylah Robertson Guaranteed To Win Medal
- April 05, 2018
As per the rule in the Games, both losing semi-finalists will win a bronze medal, but the teenager doesn't want to sit quietly and want to strike gold for the country. With all the training I've done, I want to earn it. The 19-year-old has already competed all over the world competing in boxing tournaments in Ireland and India and is a three-time Australian champion. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
As per the rule in the Games, both losing semi-finalists will win a bronze medal, but the teenager doesn't want to sit quietly and want to strike gold for the country. With all the training I've done, I want to earn it. The 19-year-old has already competed all over the world competing in boxing tournaments in Ireland and India and is a three-time Australian champion. (more...)
Democrats unite in New York State Senate
- April 05, 2018
Andrew Cuomo being challenged by actress Cynthia Nixon, a champion of public schools and a variety of liberal causes. Members of the IDC, meanwhile, face primary challengers who say the IDC has enabled the party of President Donald Trump. But one of those senators, Simcha Felder of Brooklyn, has continued to caucus with the Republicans separately from Klein's alliance with the party. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Andrew Cuomo being challenged by actress Cynthia Nixon, a champion of public schools and a variety of liberal causes. Members of the IDC, meanwhile, face primary challengers who say the IDC has enabled the party of President Donald Trump. But one of those senators, Simcha Felder of Brooklyn, has continued to caucus with the Republicans separately from Klein's alliance with the party. (more...)
McMaster Rips Russia on His Way Out of the White House
- April 05, 2018
The last time McMaster spoke out about Russian meddling in the 2016 election, saying there was "incontrovertible" evidence of it, Trump took to Twitter to rebuke him. McMaster offered the examples of the use of a nerve agent to poison a former spy in Britain, allegedly carried out by Russian Federation, and cyber attacks on the U.S. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
The last time McMaster spoke out about Russian meddling in the 2016 election, saying there was "incontrovertible" evidence of it, Trump took to Twitter to rebuke him. McMaster offered the examples of the use of a nerve agent to poison a former spy in Britain, allegedly carried out by Russian Federation, and cyber attacks on the U.S. (more...)
Coalition Welcomes Worldwide Condemnation of Houthi Missile Attack on Saudi Tanker
- April 05, 2018
He said that the missile was sacked towards Jazan city and was deliberately launched to target civilian populated areas where the missile was intercepted and destroyed by the Saudi Royal Air Defense Forces resulted in scattering the shrapnel and debris on residential neighborhoods and there were no reports of any casualties or damage until the time of preparing this statement. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
He said that the missile was sacked towards Jazan city and was deliberately launched to target civilian populated areas where the missile was intercepted and destroyed by the Saudi Royal Air Defense Forces resulted in scattering the shrapnel and debris on residential neighborhoods and there were no reports of any casualties or damage until the time of preparing this statement. (more...)
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Dies Aged 81
- April 05, 2018
In 1991, she was convicted over the kidnapping and assault of Stompie Moeketsi, a teenage activist who was murdered by a member of her controversial bodyguards, known as the Mandela United Football Club. Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee for Women and Youth Affairs Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga confirmed the memorial service which she said would be held after the burial. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
In 1991, she was convicted over the kidnapping and assault of Stompie Moeketsi, a teenage activist who was murdered by a member of her controversial bodyguards, known as the Mandela United Football Club. Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee for Women and Youth Affairs Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga confirmed the memorial service which she said would be held after the burial. (more...)
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