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Etling, Moore named to Academic All-District Team
- November 17, 2017
Fitzpatrick is a two-year starter at left guard for Duquesne, earning All-NEC Second Team honors as a sophomore in 2016. He has already graduated with a degree in finance and is now working on his master's degree in business administration. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
Fitzpatrick is a two-year starter at left guard for Duquesne, earning All-NEC Second Team honors as a sophomore in 2016. He has already graduated with a degree in finance and is now working on his master's degree in business administration. (more...)
Nebraska graduate students concerned about provision in House tax bill
- November 17, 2017
Under the tax plan proposed by House Republicans, these students would have to report that tuition forgiveness as income. "Graduate students enroll with certain expectations about their income and expenses over the course of their programs", Hayashi said. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
Under the tax plan proposed by House Republicans, these students would have to report that tuition forgiveness as income. "Graduate students enroll with certain expectations about their income and expenses over the course of their programs", Hayashi said. (more...)
Russia, US Reject Rival Chemical Weapons Resolutions on Syria
- November 17, 2017
The Security Council vote became another flash point in the deteriorating US-Russia relationship, as representatives from Washington and Moscow each blamed the other for causing the investigatory panel to die. Haley tweeted after the vote that "by using the veto to kill a mechanism in Syria that holds users of chemical weapons accountable, Russian Federation proves they can not be trusted or credible as we work towards a political solution in Syria". (more...)
- November 17, 2017
The Security Council vote became another flash point in the deteriorating US-Russia relationship, as representatives from Washington and Moscow each blamed the other for causing the investigatory panel to die. Haley tweeted after the vote that "by using the veto to kill a mechanism in Syria that holds users of chemical weapons accountable, Russian Federation proves they can not be trusted or credible as we work towards a political solution in Syria". (more...)
Democrats Are Making Moves to Impeach Donald Trump
- November 17, 2017
Cohen and five House Democrats introduced five articles of impeachment against President Trump. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, introduced five articles of impeachment that include obstruction of justice for Trump's decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey, two emoluments clause violations, undermining the independence of the federal judiciary and undermining the freedom of the press. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
Cohen and five House Democrats introduced five articles of impeachment against President Trump. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, introduced five articles of impeachment that include obstruction of justice for Trump's decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey, two emoluments clause violations, undermining the independence of the federal judiciary and undermining the freedom of the press. (more...)
McConnell Calls on Senate Ethics Committee to Probe Franken Groping Allegations
- November 17, 2017
The separate actions by the likely OH political competitors comes amid growing accusations across Hollywood, business and politics of sexual assaults, sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. Sen. Al Franken , D-Minnesota, was accused by sports broadcaster Leeann Tweeden of groping her and kissing her aggressively when they were rehearsing a skit for a USO show in 2006. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
The separate actions by the likely OH political competitors comes amid growing accusations across Hollywood, business and politics of sexual assaults, sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. Sen. Al Franken , D-Minnesota, was accused by sports broadcaster Leeann Tweeden of groping her and kissing her aggressively when they were rehearsing a skit for a USO show in 2006. (more...)
Trump to host NCAA champions at White House Friday
- November 17, 2017
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team said earlier this year that it was unable to agree with the White House upon a date for a visit. "The only invitation we are thinking about is to the 2018 NCAA tournament". Information from The Associated Press was used in this report . "We haven't gotten an invitation yet and that in itself speaks volumes", she said."We won before those other teams won their championships". (more...)
- November 17, 2017
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team said earlier this year that it was unable to agree with the White House upon a date for a visit. "The only invitation we are thinking about is to the 2018 NCAA tournament". Information from The Associated Press was used in this report . "We haven't gotten an invitation yet and that in itself speaks volumes", she said."We won before those other teams won their championships". (more...)
Singapore Halts All Trade with N.Korea
- November 17, 2017
In its November 7 Circular sent to traders, Singapore Customs announced a prohibition of all commercially traded goods that are imported from or exported to the North through Singapore. Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday reaffirmed its call for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the resumption of talks to calm tensions stoked by North Korea's nuclear missile tests. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
In its November 7 Circular sent to traders, Singapore Customs announced a prohibition of all commercially traded goods that are imported from or exported to the North through Singapore. Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday reaffirmed its call for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the resumption of talks to calm tensions stoked by North Korea's nuclear missile tests. (more...)
Brokers Issue Forecasts for Schlumberger NV's Q1 2018 Earnings (SLB)
- November 17, 2017
It has underperformed by 38.99% the S&P500. Veritas Investment Management Uk Ltd decreased Schlumberger ( SLB ) stake by 5.88% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. The stock has "Market Perform" rating by BMO Capital Markets on Wednesday, October 11. The company was downgraded on Thursday, April 28 by Societe Generale. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
It has underperformed by 38.99% the S&P500. Veritas Investment Management Uk Ltd decreased Schlumberger ( SLB ) stake by 5.88% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. The stock has "Market Perform" rating by BMO Capital Markets on Wednesday, October 11. The company was downgraded on Thursday, April 28 by Societe Generale. (more...)
Footballer turned LeT militant surrenders in Kashmir
- November 17, 2017
You are the only hope of your parents and they can't take this separation. Nicknamed as Pollock for his resemblance with the famous South African cricketer, the Anantnag youth had quietly left home last week in to join the militant ranks. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
You are the only hope of your parents and they can't take this separation. Nicknamed as Pollock for his resemblance with the famous South African cricketer, the Anantnag youth had quietly left home last week in to join the militant ranks. (more...)
Massive fire engulfs senior living facility near Philadelphia
- November 17, 2017
Helicopter video showed dozens of people being wheeled away from the facility to ambulances. As a fourth alarm sounded, area hospitals reported they were overwhelmed with patients and were unable to take any more. A cause of the fire was still under investigation. A huge fire has broken out at a senior living community in Pennsylvania. Massive flames from a Pennsylvania nursing home shot into the sky Thursday night. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
Helicopter video showed dozens of people being wheeled away from the facility to ambulances. As a fourth alarm sounded, area hospitals reported they were overwhelmed with patients and were unable to take any more. A cause of the fire was still under investigation. A huge fire has broken out at a senior living community in Pennsylvania. Massive flames from a Pennsylvania nursing home shot into the sky Thursday night. (more...)
Virgin Hyperloop One signs with MoU Karnataka, Maharashtra to identify potential routes
- November 17, 2017
The company would work with partners in these states and help navigate the regulatory requirements. The preliminary study is meant to analyse the applicability and benefits of hyperloop technology , identify high priority routes within the Maharashtra based on demand analysis and socio-economic benefits, and inform the Maharashtra government about progress to the full project stage. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
The company would work with partners in these states and help navigate the regulatory requirements. The preliminary study is meant to analyse the applicability and benefits of hyperloop technology , identify high priority routes within the Maharashtra based on demand analysis and socio-economic benefits, and inform the Maharashtra government about progress to the full project stage. (more...)
Macron Invites Lebanese PM Hariri to France Amid Rumors of His Detention
- November 17, 2017
Naturally, there is speculation France is quietly offering Hariri a path into exile, a possibility President Macron explicitly denied to reporters when he insisted Hariri would only be staying for "a few days.". Asked about the date of the visit for talks, Le Drian replied: "Mr. Hariri's schedule is a matter for Mr. Hariri". In his first public comments since his resignation, an interview given on Sunday to a television station he owns, Hariri said he was free to travel and planned to return ... (more...)
- November 17, 2017
Naturally, there is speculation France is quietly offering Hariri a path into exile, a possibility President Macron explicitly denied to reporters when he insisted Hariri would only be staying for "a few days.". Asked about the date of the visit for talks, Le Drian replied: "Mr. Hariri's schedule is a matter for Mr. Hariri". In his first public comments since his resignation, an interview given on Sunday to a television station he owns, Hariri said he was free to travel and planned to return ... (more...)
Immigration authorities to review delayed DACA renewals
- November 17, 2017
The federal government will accept some DACA-renewal applications that arrived past the deadline because of postal issues. USCIS reported that approximately 5,000 applications were received after the deadline. It is not clear how numerous 4,000 arrived late due to mail delivery problems. Following reports that USCIS had rejected at least 100 applications that arrived past the deadline because of mail delivery problems, the agency reversed course and said it would allow those applicants ... (more...)
- November 17, 2017
The federal government will accept some DACA-renewal applications that arrived past the deadline because of postal issues. USCIS reported that approximately 5,000 applications were received after the deadline. It is not clear how numerous 4,000 arrived late due to mail delivery problems. Following reports that USCIS had rejected at least 100 applications that arrived past the deadline because of mail delivery problems, the agency reversed course and said it would allow those applicants ... (more...)
March on Holyrood to save Fife and Lewis yard jobs
- November 17, 2017
The rally was created to keep the issue in the public eye - and highlight that 1400 Scottish jobs are now at risk unless BiFab can resolve its critical cash flow problems which centre around a dispute with a Dutch contractor. He told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme: "They are the people employed doing the jobs of the future". The company has yards in Burntisland, Methill and at Arnish on Lewis and said its workforce comprises of 251 permanent staff and 1,132 agency workers. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
The rally was created to keep the issue in the public eye - and highlight that 1400 Scottish jobs are now at risk unless BiFab can resolve its critical cash flow problems which centre around a dispute with a Dutch contractor. He told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme: "They are the people employed doing the jobs of the future". The company has yards in Burntisland, Methill and at Arnish on Lewis and said its workforce comprises of 251 permanent staff and 1,132 agency workers. (more...)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus denies membership to Florida Republican
- November 17, 2017
Discussing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressman Curbelo said this: "Unbelievably, petty partisan interests have led the CHC to formally endorse the segregation of American Hispanics". Curbelo angered the caucus when he refused to sign onto the Dream Act, instead pushing his own more conservative piece of legislation dealing with former DACA recipients. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
Discussing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressman Curbelo said this: "Unbelievably, petty partisan interests have led the CHC to formally endorse the segregation of American Hispanics". Curbelo angered the caucus when he refused to sign onto the Dream Act, instead pushing his own more conservative piece of legislation dealing with former DACA recipients. (more...)
Moody's lifts India's government bond rating to Baa2 from Baa3
- November 17, 2017
That's a shift from Moody's lowest investment-grade ranking to the second lowest. The rupee appreciated by 69 paise to trade at an over one-week high of 64.63 against the dollar as the US-based rating agency Moody's has upgraded India's sovereign credit rating. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
That's a shift from Moody's lowest investment-grade ranking to the second lowest. The rupee appreciated by 69 paise to trade at an over one-week high of 64.63 against the dollar as the US-based rating agency Moody's has upgraded India's sovereign credit rating. (more...)
SADC calls another meeting to deal with Zim crisis
- November 17, 2017
In a statement, SADC said its troika meeting in Botswana would discuss the unfolding political developments in Zimbabwe, with a view to possibly mediating between the sides to calm and normalise the situation. The military denies staging a coup, saying that Mugabe is safe and that it was acting against "criminals" surrounding him. In the wake of the military takeover in Zimbabwe, the national police force has recalled all officers on leave. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
In a statement, SADC said its troika meeting in Botswana would discuss the unfolding political developments in Zimbabwe, with a view to possibly mediating between the sides to calm and normalise the situation. The military denies staging a coup, saying that Mugabe is safe and that it was acting against "criminals" surrounding him. In the wake of the military takeover in Zimbabwe, the national police force has recalled all officers on leave. (more...)
NZ refugee offer a possibility: Turnbull
- November 17, 2017
But he said Australia may not be pleased about the potential deal, and it would run the risk of souring the countries' diplomatic relationships with his country. "We thank them for the offer, they've kept it outstanding", Turnbull said on Friday, SBS reports . The immigration minister's remarks indicate Australia has no lawful means of stopping PNG and New Zealand from signing a bilateral deal. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
But he said Australia may not be pleased about the potential deal, and it would run the risk of souring the countries' diplomatic relationships with his country. "We thank them for the offer, they've kept it outstanding", Turnbull said on Friday, SBS reports . The immigration minister's remarks indicate Australia has no lawful means of stopping PNG and New Zealand from signing a bilateral deal. (more...)
Kerala's ruling partners CPI-M, CPI spar in the open
- November 17, 2017
A spat between the two major communist parties in Kerala turned public on Thursday, a day after differences intensified over the resignation of transport minister Thomas Chandy over allegations of land encroachment. In a scathing editorial in the party mouthpiece 'Janayugam, 'CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran, who is also the chief editor of the paper, said tainted Chandy attending the cabinet meeting was a violation of democratic norms and all conventions. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
A spat between the two major communist parties in Kerala turned public on Thursday, a day after differences intensified over the resignation of transport minister Thomas Chandy over allegations of land encroachment. In a scathing editorial in the party mouthpiece 'Janayugam, 'CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran, who is also the chief editor of the paper, said tainted Chandy attending the cabinet meeting was a violation of democratic norms and all conventions. (more...)
Stamkos scores twice, Lightning top Stars in Bishop's return
- November 17, 2017
Nikita Kucherov scored his 17th goal and had two assists, and Mikhail Sergachev, Brayden Point and Jake Dotchin scored for the Lightning (15-2-2). Stamkos has 10 goals and an NHL-best 35 points after missing most of last season with a lateral meniscus tear. (more...)
- November 17, 2017
Nikita Kucherov scored his 17th goal and had two assists, and Mikhail Sergachev, Brayden Point and Jake Dotchin scored for the Lightning (15-2-2). Stamkos has 10 goals and an NHL-best 35 points after missing most of last season with a lateral meniscus tear. (more...)
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