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Raccoon family falls through ceiling of MI home
- May 09, 2018
Emergency assistance was then requested to get the raccoons out of the house. She bit through a firefighter's glove while trying to escape. All the while, her docile cubs cuddle adorably on the couch just under the portion of the ceiling from which they fell. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Emergency assistance was then requested to get the raccoons out of the house. She bit through a firefighter's glove while trying to escape. All the while, her docile cubs cuddle adorably on the couch just under the portion of the ceiling from which they fell. (more...)
Deputy stops traffic to shoot 'strange' groundhog that was crossing the road
- May 09, 2018
Light says the deputy believed the groundhog was "acting oddly". In the video, the deputy appears to back away at times from the groundhog and then approach it. The deputy then pulls his gun, gets down on one knee and shoots the groundhog once. She said she believed the deputy did "the best thing in this situation". (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Light says the deputy believed the groundhog was "acting oddly". In the video, the deputy appears to back away at times from the groundhog and then approach it. The deputy then pulls his gun, gets down on one knee and shoots the groundhog once. She said she believed the deputy did "the best thing in this situation". (more...)
Vijay Mallya loses United Kingdom case, Banks can now recover Rs 10000 crore
- May 09, 2018
The UK court verdict bars Vijay Mallya from making any changes in these assets; it also enables the banks to enforce the debt tribunal's judgment against Mallya and make recoveries from his assets in England and Wales . The litigants include the State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank among others. The tribunal's ruling on assets freeze had forced Mallya to live on a weekly allowance of 5,000 pounds, which his lawyers managed to boost to 18,325.31 pounds a ... (more...)
- May 09, 2018
The UK court verdict bars Vijay Mallya from making any changes in these assets; it also enables the banks to enforce the debt tribunal's judgment against Mallya and make recoveries from his assets in England and Wales . The litigants include the State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank among others. The tribunal's ruling on assets freeze had forced Mallya to live on a weekly allowance of 5,000 pounds, which his lawyers managed to boost to 18,325.31 pounds a ... (more...)
Class canceled at Pueblo City Schools starting Monday due to teacher strike
- May 09, 2018
Teachers in Pueblo rejected an offer from the school district earlier this week that offered them a 2 percent raise. "The offer would not only settle this dispute for the current school year that we're in but it would also allow us to plan for the future so this offer would allow us to plan for the upcoming school year", Dalton Sprouse, a spokesman for Pueblo City Schools said. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Teachers in Pueblo rejected an offer from the school district earlier this week that offered them a 2 percent raise. "The offer would not only settle this dispute for the current school year that we're in but it would also allow us to plan for the future so this offer would allow us to plan for the upcoming school year", Dalton Sprouse, a spokesman for Pueblo City Schools said. (more...)
Pompeo heads to North Korea ahead of Trump-Kim talks
- May 09, 2018
Although there were no guarantees that the American prisoners would be freed during Pompeo's visit, USA officials said their release would be a significant goodwill gesture ahead of the Trump-Kim summit that is expected later this month or in early June. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Although there were no guarantees that the American prisoners would be freed during Pompeo's visit, USA officials said their release would be a significant goodwill gesture ahead of the Trump-Kim summit that is expected later this month or in early June. (more...)
Bernadette Romulo-Puyat is new Tourism Secretary
- May 09, 2018
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has tapped Bernadette Romulo-Puyat as the replacement of resigned Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo, a Palace source told SunStar Tuesday, May 8. It was her superior at PMS, Arthur Yap, who asked Puyat to join him at the Department of Agriculture. President Duterte had known Bernadette Puyat even before he won the presidency. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has tapped Bernadette Romulo-Puyat as the replacement of resigned Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo, a Palace source told SunStar Tuesday, May 8. It was her superior at PMS, Arthur Yap, who asked Puyat to join him at the Department of Agriculture. President Duterte had known Bernadette Puyat even before he won the presidency. (more...)
Duterte ranks 69th in Forbes 'Most Powerful People' list
- May 09, 2018
Forbes' short report on Duterte mentioned his war on drugs; and his "raw and vulgar" rhetoric. Roque said the latest feat won't affect the President's undying vow to serve the Filipino people. "This year's list highlights the consolidation of power in the hands of an elite few". However, the biggest change in the list was at the top, where Xi Jinping climbed three spots to dethrone Vladimir Putin, who was named the world's most powerful person for four years in a row. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Forbes' short report on Duterte mentioned his war on drugs; and his "raw and vulgar" rhetoric. Roque said the latest feat won't affect the President's undying vow to serve the Filipino people. "This year's list highlights the consolidation of power in the hands of an elite few". However, the biggest change in the list was at the top, where Xi Jinping climbed three spots to dethrone Vladimir Putin, who was named the world's most powerful person for four years in a row. (more...)
OPS lay foundation stone for Jayalalithaa's memorial
- May 09, 2018
The memorial coming up over a total area of 50,422 square feet will have a museum and a knowledge park and the State government has sanctioned '50.80 crore on this count. However, the memorial finally got the approval from the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Development Authority but with some conditions to comply with. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
The memorial coming up over a total area of 50,422 square feet will have a museum and a knowledge park and the State government has sanctioned '50.80 crore on this count. However, the memorial finally got the approval from the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Development Authority but with some conditions to comply with. (more...)
Two more arrested in connection with Durban soccer violence
- May 09, 2018
The second arrest was of a 42-year-old gardener from Hillcrest. Riots broke out at the stadium after disgruntled Kaizer Chiefs fans stormed the pitch after the final whistle as their side lost 2-0 in a Nedbank Cup match between the Soweto giants and Free State Stars. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
The second arrest was of a 42-year-old gardener from Hillcrest. Riots broke out at the stadium after disgruntled Kaizer Chiefs fans stormed the pitch after the final whistle as their side lost 2-0 in a Nedbank Cup match between the Soweto giants and Free State Stars. (more...)
Supra Mahumapelo quits as North West premier
- May 09, 2018
Senior ANC officials, including ANC secretary general Ace Magashule and his deputy Jessie Duarte were strongly in favour of Mahumapelo resigning. Brian Setswambung, from Mahumapelo's office, said Mahumapelo received the news about the plot to assassinate him on Saturday. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Senior ANC officials, including ANC secretary general Ace Magashule and his deputy Jessie Duarte were strongly in favour of Mahumapelo resigning. Brian Setswambung, from Mahumapelo's office, said Mahumapelo received the news about the plot to assassinate him on Saturday. (more...)
Can Trump now build a better Iran deal for everyone?
- May 09, 2018
Withdrawing from the deal could hurt some USA companies seeking to do business in Iran. Mnuchin says the existing sales licenses held by Chicago-based Boeing Co. The US withdrawal from a nuclear accord with Iran slams shut what had been a brief opening for historic aircraft sales by Boeing Co and Airbus SE to the Islamic Republic. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Withdrawing from the deal could hurt some USA companies seeking to do business in Iran. Mnuchin says the existing sales licenses held by Chicago-based Boeing Co. The US withdrawal from a nuclear accord with Iran slams shut what had been a brief opening for historic aircraft sales by Boeing Co and Airbus SE to the Islamic Republic. (more...)
Warren Buffett, Bill Gates beat up on bitcoin buying as "crazy"
- May 09, 2018
Billionaire Warren Buffett discusses the record-breaking attendance at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting and why he isn't pulling the plug on Wells Fargo . While both Buffett and Munger have been consistent in their criticism of bitcoin , Gates' recent comment shows a change in his opinion on the cryptocurrency . (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Billionaire Warren Buffett discusses the record-breaking attendance at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting and why he isn't pulling the plug on Wells Fargo . While both Buffett and Munger have been consistent in their criticism of bitcoin , Gates' recent comment shows a change in his opinion on the cryptocurrency . (more...)
Trump Administration Confirms Rescission Request of $15B
- May 09, 2018
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer said on the House floor in mid April that he would not oppose a rescission package aimed at funds that are lying around. No filibuster in the Senate is allowed. Next November, each of us must put country above party, and we do that by removing all impediments such as Congressman Randy Hultgren. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer said on the House floor in mid April that he would not oppose a rescission package aimed at funds that are lying around. No filibuster in the Senate is allowed. Next November, each of us must put country above party, and we do that by removing all impediments such as Congressman Randy Hultgren. (more...)
Denver's Mayor Apologizes For Son's Behavior During Traffic Stop
- May 09, 2018
Ha. Well, you're in Aurora". Well you're in Aurora'. The officer, responding to Jordan's tirade about how his father, the mayor of Denver is going to be able to fire the cop, says to the young man: 'Of Denver? That was March 23, according to a police report. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Ha. Well, you're in Aurora". Well you're in Aurora'. The officer, responding to Jordan's tirade about how his father, the mayor of Denver is going to be able to fire the cop, says to the young man: 'Of Denver? That was March 23, according to a police report. (more...)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in North Korea
- May 09, 2018
US officials said Mr. Pompeo plans to also press North Korea for the release of three detained American citizens that the administration has hinted may soon be set free. "It would be a great thing if they are". Two were arrested in 2017: Kim Sang-duk, on April 23, and Kim Hak-song, on May 6; the North Korean authorities accused each man of "hostile acts". (more...)
- May 09, 2018
US officials said Mr. Pompeo plans to also press North Korea for the release of three detained American citizens that the administration has hinted may soon be set free. "It would be a great thing if they are". Two were arrested in 2017: Kim Sang-duk, on April 23, and Kim Hak-song, on May 6; the North Korean authorities accused each man of "hostile acts". (more...)
HUD, Carson Sued For Suspending Obama-Era Desegregation Rule
- May 09, 2018
As a result, no recipient of federal housing funds will have to submit an assessment until at least 2024. The complaint, filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that HUD unlawfully suspended a key provision of the 1968 Fair Housing Act , the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule, in January, and removed civil rights groups' oversight of up to $5.5 billion in funding annually through 2024 across almost 1,000 jurisdictions. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
As a result, no recipient of federal housing funds will have to submit an assessment until at least 2024. The complaint, filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that HUD unlawfully suspended a key provision of the 1968 Fair Housing Act , the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule, in January, and removed civil rights groups' oversight of up to $5.5 billion in funding annually through 2024 across almost 1,000 jurisdictions. (more...)
Obama: Withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal 'a serious mistake'
- May 09, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence briefed members of Congress about the decision Tuesday, and Trump spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron , who has served as an emissary for European allies that want the United States to remain in the agreement. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence briefed members of Congress about the decision Tuesday, and Trump spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron , who has served as an emissary for European allies that want the United States to remain in the agreement. (more...)
Sanders Responds to Trump's "Reckless" Decision to Violate Iran Nuclear Deal
- May 09, 2018
Withdrawing from the landmark accord throws into doubt any confidence nations could have in US foreign policy. Trump reversed the Obama-era decision to allow openly transgender soldiers to serve in the military and announced plans to phase out Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) amnesty program for certain illegal immigrants who arrived in the U.S.as children. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Withdrawing from the landmark accord throws into doubt any confidence nations could have in US foreign policy. Trump reversed the Obama-era decision to allow openly transgender soldiers to serve in the military and announced plans to phase out Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) amnesty program for certain illegal immigrants who arrived in the U.S.as children. (more...)
Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Base Outside Damascus
- May 09, 2018
Iran has blamed the April 9 attack that contains vowed revenge and murdered seven of its employees on Israel . The Observatory's head Rami Abdel Rahman said the strike "targeted weapons stores belonging to the Revolutionary Guard". Asked about those statements, an Israeli military spokeswoman said: "We do not respond to such foreign reports ". Israeli media said it was the first time there had been an order to prepare shelters in the occupied area since the Syrian civil war began. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Iran has blamed the April 9 attack that contains vowed revenge and murdered seven of its employees on Israel . The Observatory's head Rami Abdel Rahman said the strike "targeted weapons stores belonging to the Revolutionary Guard". Asked about those statements, an Israeli military spokeswoman said: "We do not respond to such foreign reports ". Israeli media said it was the first time there had been an order to prepare shelters in the occupied area since the Syrian civil war began. (more...)
Morocco severs ties with Iran over support for Polisario independence fighters
- May 09, 2018
Polisario fought a guerrilla war for independence until a UN-backed cease-fire was established in 1991. The Foreign Affairs' spokesperson responded to the allegations made, the day before, by Morocco's minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita , who announced at a news conference in Rabat that Morocco had chose to cut diplomatic relations with Iran over its "support" to the Polisario Front, the legitimate and only representative of Western Sahara people. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Polisario fought a guerrilla war for independence until a UN-backed cease-fire was established in 1991. The Foreign Affairs' spokesperson responded to the allegations made, the day before, by Morocco's minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita , who announced at a news conference in Rabat that Morocco had chose to cut diplomatic relations with Iran over its "support" to the Polisario Front, the legitimate and only representative of Western Sahara people. (more...)
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