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Dog steps on gun, shoots hunter in Wright Co
- December 01, 2017
The Iowa Natural Resources Department says the shooting occurred around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday at a public hunting area near Woolstock in southwestern Wright County. 'At three yards it's going to do a lot more damage than at 22 yards. At some point, one of the hunters put down a12-gauge shotgun, which was loaded with bird shot pellets. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
The Iowa Natural Resources Department says the shooting occurred around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday at a public hunting area near Woolstock in southwestern Wright County. 'At three yards it's going to do a lot more damage than at 22 yards. At some point, one of the hunters put down a12-gauge shotgun, which was loaded with bird shot pellets. (more...)
Nurse Abducted And Put In Car Boot
- December 01, 2017
Neighbours found the nurse, who has minor injuries. The man was forced into the boot of his auto and driven to an ATM at Parklands Drive at Parkwood where they made him withdraw $500 in cash. One man was arrested nearby and is being questioned, while three people are believed to still be on the run. Police are hunting two men after an abduction on the Gold Coast in the early hours of Friday morning. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Neighbours found the nurse, who has minor injuries. The man was forced into the boot of his auto and driven to an ATM at Parklands Drive at Parkwood where they made him withdraw $500 in cash. One man was arrested nearby and is being questioned, while three people are believed to still be on the run. Police are hunting two men after an abduction on the Gold Coast in the early hours of Friday morning. (more...)
Pentágono detecta "probable" lanzamiento de misil de RPDC
- December 01, 2017
Por su parte, China ha expresado "su profunda preocupación" por la prueba y ha instado a Corea del Norte a cumplir las resoluciones aprobadas por el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. El lanzamiento es un claro mensaje de desafío hacia la administración Trump, que la semana anterior volvió a colocar a Norcorea en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Por su parte, China ha expresado "su profunda preocupación" por la prueba y ha instado a Corea del Norte a cumplir las resoluciones aprobadas por el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. El lanzamiento es un claro mensaje de desafío hacia la administración Trump, que la semana anterior volvió a colocar a Norcorea en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. (more...)
Journalist shot dead in Uttar Pradesh
- December 01, 2017
Following the attack, he succumbed to his injuries while being taken to the hospital, reports claimed. Gupta was shot dead at about 7 pm when he had gone out to attend nature's call behind his brother's garments shop. "DM, SSP are moving to the spot and the unfortunate incident is being monitored", said Principal Secretary Information, Avaneesh Awasthi. The reason for the killing is unclear, police said, adding that top officials were rushed to the crime spot. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Following the attack, he succumbed to his injuries while being taken to the hospital, reports claimed. Gupta was shot dead at about 7 pm when he had gone out to attend nature's call behind his brother's garments shop. "DM, SSP are moving to the spot and the unfortunate incident is being monitored", said Principal Secretary Information, Avaneesh Awasthi. The reason for the killing is unclear, police said, adding that top officials were rushed to the crime spot. (more...)
Saudi prince released from custody after reaching $1bn corruption settlement
- December 01, 2017
The allegations, which include kickbacks, inflating government contracts, extortion and bribery, could not be independently verified. Miteb is the son of the late King Abdullah and before he was detained, he was " head of the elite national guard [Independent, report]" and thought of as a strong contender for the throne. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
The allegations, which include kickbacks, inflating government contracts, extortion and bribery, could not be independently verified. Miteb is the son of the late King Abdullah and before he was detained, he was " head of the elite national guard [Independent, report]" and thought of as a strong contender for the throne. (more...)
Titans' Rishard Matthews to wear cleats in support of Colin Kaepernick
- December 01, 2017
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews will honor free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Kaepernick has been the center of a national dialogue-turned-controversy on race and national anthem since 2016 when he chose to kneel as the anthem played to bring awareness to social injustice issues in America. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews will honor free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Kaepernick has been the center of a national dialogue-turned-controversy on race and national anthem since 2016 when he chose to kneel as the anthem played to bring awareness to social injustice issues in America. (more...)
An overhaul of the tax plan is overdue - by decades
- December 01, 2017
The Republican tax bill now pending in Congress will be a disaster for the homeowners of upstate NY. The letter argues that what is necessary for creating jobs and strengthening the economy is not a tax cut for the top 1%, but investments in people, education, infrastructure, transfer programs, and our civic institutions. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
The Republican tax bill now pending in Congress will be a disaster for the homeowners of upstate NY. The letter argues that what is necessary for creating jobs and strengthening the economy is not a tax cut for the top 1%, but investments in people, education, infrastructure, transfer programs, and our civic institutions. (more...)
Shehzad Poonawalla slams Rahul Gandhi, claims Congress prez election is rigged
- December 01, 2017
While urging Gandhi to resign from his current position, Poonawalla said, "How can it be a fair contest if a common worker has to contest against the vice president (who was selected and not elected as the VP or the number two in the party)?" "I have got information that the delegates who are going to vote for the party president elections are fixed, its rigged. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
While urging Gandhi to resign from his current position, Poonawalla said, "How can it be a fair contest if a common worker has to contest against the vice president (who was selected and not elected as the VP or the number two in the party)?" "I have got information that the delegates who are going to vote for the party president elections are fixed, its rigged. (more...)
Counting of Votes For Gorakhpur Nagar Nigam Election 2017 Results Begins
- December 01, 2017
In Uttar Pradesh , voting for the third and last phase of urban local bodies elections passed off by and large peacefully Wednesday. Elections were held in 16 municipal corporations, 198 municipal councils, and 438 Nagar panchayats or Notified Area Councils. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
In Uttar Pradesh , voting for the third and last phase of urban local bodies elections passed off by and large peacefully Wednesday. Elections were held in 16 municipal corporations, 198 municipal councils, and 438 Nagar panchayats or Notified Area Councils. (more...)
Rubio, Lee to offer child tax credit amendment to Senate bill
- December 01, 2017
The current version of the Senate bill increases the child tax credit from $1,000 to $2,000, but Rubio and Lee have been pushing to expand it even more . The White House this afternoon nearly immediately dismissed a plan by Sens. "We would not support raising the corporate rate as outlined in that amendment", said White House spokesman Raj Shah. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
The current version of the Senate bill increases the child tax credit from $1,000 to $2,000, but Rubio and Lee have been pushing to expand it even more . The White House this afternoon nearly immediately dismissed a plan by Sens. "We would not support raising the corporate rate as outlined in that amendment", said White House spokesman Raj Shah. (more...)
Work To Start On Bangladesh Nuclear Power Plant Project Aided By Russia
- December 01, 2017
Earlier during the 61st general conference of the global nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in September this year, India's Atomic Energy Commission chairman Sekhar Basu had announced India's intention of collaborating with Russian Federation on Bangladesh's Rooppur NPP without divulging the details. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Earlier during the 61st general conference of the global nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in September this year, India's Atomic Energy Commission chairman Sekhar Basu had announced India's intention of collaborating with Russian Federation on Bangladesh's Rooppur NPP without divulging the details. (more...)
Gunmen attack Agriculture University hostel in Peshawar
- December 01, 2017
A gun battle between forces and the attackers is underway at the time of reporting. Police sources said that three burqa-clad suspected terrorists attacked the Directorate General located near Agriculture University and opened firing indiscriminately which led to 11 persons being injured. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
A gun battle between forces and the attackers is underway at the time of reporting. Police sources said that three burqa-clad suspected terrorists attacked the Directorate General located near Agriculture University and opened firing indiscriminately which led to 11 persons being injured. (more...)
Ohio State QB underwent surgery, should play vs. Wisconsin, report says
- December 01, 2017
Barrett underwent surgery to removed the piece of his torn meniscus Sunday but is still expected to play in Saturday's Big Ten Championship against Wisconsin, Tim May of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Although he was able to play, Barrett was forced to leave in the third quarter when he twisted the knee again. If Haskins does indeed start on Saturday, it will be the second time that an injury suffered against MI has forced him to miss the Big Ten title game against Wisconsin. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Barrett underwent surgery to removed the piece of his torn meniscus Sunday but is still expected to play in Saturday's Big Ten Championship against Wisconsin, Tim May of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Although he was able to play, Barrett was forced to leave in the third quarter when he twisted the knee again. If Haskins does indeed start on Saturday, it will be the second time that an injury suffered against MI has forced him to miss the Big Ten title game against Wisconsin. (more...)
Japan Has Set a Date For Emperor Akihito's Abdication
- December 01, 2017
The Imperial House Council is a national deliberative body summoned to discuss important issues concerning the imperial family, such as marriage of male family members and the loss of imperial status. Friday's meeting, which lasted over an hour at the Imperial Household Agency's building in Tokyo, was the eighth Imperial House Council gathering, with the first held in 1947. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
The Imperial House Council is a national deliberative body summoned to discuss important issues concerning the imperial family, such as marriage of male family members and the loss of imperial status. Friday's meeting, which lasted over an hour at the Imperial Household Agency's building in Tokyo, was the eighth Imperial House Council gathering, with the first held in 1947. (more...)
Rep. John Conyers hospitalized amid sexual harassment allegations
- December 01, 2017
She said she would prefer to be subpoenaed, saying she and other witnesses would be more comfortable speaking publicly if they were legally compelled. Pelosi said "zero tolerance means consequences - for everyone no matter how great the legacy it's not licensed to harass or discriminate". Brown said she told Conyers' then-chief of staff, who she claimed agreed to talk to the congressman. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
She said she would prefer to be subpoenaed, saying she and other witnesses would be more comfortable speaking publicly if they were legally compelled. Pelosi said "zero tolerance means consequences - for everyone no matter how great the legacy it's not licensed to harass or discriminate". Brown said she told Conyers' then-chief of staff, who she claimed agreed to talk to the congressman. (more...)
Missing Teen Girl May Have Been Taken by Online Predator in Texas
- December 01, 2017
The Orange County sheriff is investigating this as a runaway case and is trying to figure out who the man is. Officials said Cox was unharmed and is being reunited with her family this evening. Preliminary reports are that Heaven left her residence last Saturday on her own accord, but we will continue to speak to all persons involved. He is a predator who manipulated her online into believing that he is her friend. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
The Orange County sheriff is investigating this as a runaway case and is trying to figure out who the man is. Officials said Cox was unharmed and is being reunited with her family this evening. Preliminary reports are that Heaven left her residence last Saturday on her own accord, but we will continue to speak to all persons involved. He is a predator who manipulated her online into believing that he is her friend. (more...)
Injuries ahead of wild Victorian storms
- December 01, 2017
Bureau of Meteorology Senior Forecaster Scott Williams said South Australia is expected to experience severe thunderstorms late Thursday into Friday with damaging winds, hail and heavy rainfall. Some farmers have been working around the clock since Wednesday, frantically harvesting their crops before the deluge arrives. It's predicted to be the state's worst rain event since 1993 and residents are being warned not to drive in floodwaters and to avoid all unnecessary travel. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Bureau of Meteorology Senior Forecaster Scott Williams said South Australia is expected to experience severe thunderstorms late Thursday into Friday with damaging winds, hail and heavy rainfall. Some farmers have been working around the clock since Wednesday, frantically harvesting their crops before the deluge arrives. It's predicted to be the state's worst rain event since 1993 and residents are being warned not to drive in floodwaters and to avoid all unnecessary travel. (more...)
Illegal Alien Who Shot Kate Steinle Found Not Guilty Of Murder
- December 01, 2017
San Francisco prosecutors dropped the charge and then the sheriff's department let him go, despite a federal detainer request. Sessions repeated that criticism after the jury acquitted Jose Ines Garcia Zarate of murder and manslaughter charges Thursday and convicted him only of being a felon in possession of a gun. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
San Francisco prosecutors dropped the charge and then the sheriff's department let him go, despite a federal detainer request. Sessions repeated that criticism after the jury acquitted Jose Ines Garcia Zarate of murder and manslaughter charges Thursday and convicted him only of being a felon in possession of a gun. (more...)
East Point dance company to bring classic 'Nutcracker' back to Morehouse
- December 01, 2017
Yuchasz has never been to a ballet before but has respected the form of dance ever since she took ballet classes when she was younger. After setting a new high mark for size of cast last year, this year's cast sets a new high, and the added third show is a good indication that the audiences continue to grow, too. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Yuchasz has never been to a ballet before but has respected the form of dance ever since she took ballet classes when she was younger. After setting a new high mark for size of cast last year, this year's cast sets a new high, and the added third show is a good indication that the audiences continue to grow, too. (more...)
EPA Keeps 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard Volumes Steady
- December 01, 2017
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) said it was disappointed in the EPA's levels and its failure to respond to repeated calls for growth. "With 30 percent, or almost 600 million bushels, of Nebraska's corn going towards ethanol production, we're well on our way to meet and exceed the 2018 RVO requirement", said David Merrell, chairman of the Nebraska Corn Board. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) said it was disappointed in the EPA's levels and its failure to respond to repeated calls for growth. "With 30 percent, or almost 600 million bushels, of Nebraska's corn going towards ethanol production, we're well on our way to meet and exceed the 2018 RVO requirement", said David Merrell, chairman of the Nebraska Corn Board. (more...)
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