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Trump participates in National Christmas Tree lighting
- December 08, 2017
The lighting of the national tree is a holiday tradition going back 95 years when President Calvin Coolidge lit a tree in front of 3,000 spectators in 1923, according to the official National Christmas Tree Lighting page . In the past, Trump has also criticized Obama for failing to send out a Christmas greeting. As one journalist pointed out on social media this week, the Obama administration said "Merry Christmas" annually for eight years. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The lighting of the national tree is a holiday tradition going back 95 years when President Calvin Coolidge lit a tree in front of 3,000 spectators in 1923, according to the official National Christmas Tree Lighting page . In the past, Trump has also criticized Obama for failing to send out a Christmas greeting. As one journalist pointed out on social media this week, the Obama administration said "Merry Christmas" annually for eight years. (more...)
Minnesota woman sues after being bitten by leashed police K-9
- December 08, 2017
The attack knocked Collins right out of her shoes, the lawsuit says. On Wednesday, Collins filed a federal lawsuit against Schmidt in his official capacity as a St. Desiree Collins, 52, had been taking out the garbage that morning around 6:30 a.m., she says, just as the sun was rising. Collins' wounds on her right arm required dressings, but they were hard for her to change herself. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The attack knocked Collins right out of her shoes, the lawsuit says. On Wednesday, Collins filed a federal lawsuit against Schmidt in his official capacity as a St. Desiree Collins, 52, had been taking out the garbage that morning around 6:30 a.m., she says, just as the sun was rising. Collins' wounds on her right arm required dressings, but they were hard for her to change herself. (more...)
British foreign minister in Oman, West's Iran interlocutor
- December 08, 2017
Johnson told a parliamentary committee that Zaghari-Ratcliffe had been teaching journalism during her visit to Iran, but he later clarified that she had been visiting relatives before she was detained. "We view the reports that we have heard with concern, because we think that Jerusalem obviously should be part of the final settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians, a negotiated settlement", Johnson said as he arrived for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting in Brussels. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Johnson told a parliamentary committee that Zaghari-Ratcliffe had been teaching journalism during her visit to Iran, but he later clarified that she had been visiting relatives before she was detained. "We view the reports that we have heard with concern, because we think that Jerusalem obviously should be part of the final settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians, a negotiated settlement", Johnson said as he arrived for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting in Brussels. (more...)
Lawmakers Approve Spending Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown
- December 08, 2017
They say the discussions on immigration should be part of a separate process. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who supports a fix to the federal program that protects the immigrants in the end-of-year-spending bill, has also said a shutdown is 'possible'. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
They say the discussions on immigration should be part of a separate process. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who supports a fix to the federal program that protects the immigrants in the end-of-year-spending bill, has also said a shutdown is 'possible'. (more...)
President Trump approval rating drops to new low
- December 08, 2017
The results are skewed along partisan lines. The survey also found that most Americans are confident that special counsel Robert Mueller will conduct a fair investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russian Federation. Among the majority of Americans who disapprove of Trump's job performance, 14 percent said there is something the president has done that they have been happy with compared to 84 percent who said they were unable to think of anything. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The results are skewed along partisan lines. The survey also found that most Americans are confident that special counsel Robert Mueller will conduct a fair investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russian Federation. Among the majority of Americans who disapprove of Trump's job performance, 14 percent said there is something the president has done that they have been happy with compared to 84 percent who said they were unable to think of anything. (more...)
Father shoots gunman threatening family at a San Antonio Popeye's
- December 08, 2017
Police say that the father of that family was a carrying a gun, though, and shot the man dead in the restaurant. As soon as the father saw the gun pointed at his kids, he pulled out his own firearm and dropped the robber with a deadly accurate shot. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Police say that the father of that family was a carrying a gun, though, and shot the man dead in the restaurant. As soon as the father saw the gun pointed at his kids, he pulled out his own firearm and dropped the robber with a deadly accurate shot. (more...)
Disgruntled Maharashtra MP Nana Patole quits BJP, Lok Sabha
- December 08, 2017
People, he alleged, are "dying" due to the BJP governments' policies, a reference to farmers' suicide, and that his voice was being "stifled". He was yet to decide on which party he would join, he said. Patole, however, stressed that his meeting with the leaders was mainly on the farm issues and there was no political discussion. His resignation comes just a few hours before Gujarat votes in the first phase of Assembly elections on December 9. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
People, he alleged, are "dying" due to the BJP governments' policies, a reference to farmers' suicide, and that his voice was being "stifled". He was yet to decide on which party he would join, he said. Patole, however, stressed that his meeting with the leaders was mainly on the farm issues and there was no political discussion. His resignation comes just a few hours before Gujarat votes in the first phase of Assembly elections on December 9. (more...)
Trump, campaign aides got email with WikiLeaks encryption key for documents
- December 08, 2017
Investigators are trying to figure out whether the sender made a legitimate effort to give the documents to the Trump campaign. Additionally, they still have not confirmed the identity of the email's sender, who identified himself as someone named "Mike Erickson". (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Investigators are trying to figure out whether the sender made a legitimate effort to give the documents to the Trump campaign. Additionally, they still have not confirmed the identity of the email's sender, who identified himself as someone named "Mike Erickson". (more...)
Observe the Analyst's Thoughts:: Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS)
- December 08, 2017
The dollar index against six major currencies slipped 0.1 percent to 93.287. Investors have been carefully witnessing the recent activity of Oasis Petroleum Inc . As a result results using moving averages can be random at times the market appears to respect SMA support/resistance and trade signals, and other times it shows no deference. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The dollar index against six major currencies slipped 0.1 percent to 93.287. Investors have been carefully witnessing the recent activity of Oasis Petroleum Inc . As a result results using moving averages can be random at times the market appears to respect SMA support/resistance and trade signals, and other times it shows no deference. (more...)
Trevor Noah takes a sly #DentureDonald victory lap
- December 08, 2017
Noah then sarcastically pleaded with viewers not to tweet #DentureDonald and "give the man some dignity". But, in truth, "we all know what's going on here; President Trump is wearing dentures, people", Noah insisted, explaining he's something of an expert on the subject. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Noah then sarcastically pleaded with viewers not to tweet #DentureDonald and "give the man some dignity". But, in truth, "we all know what's going on here; President Trump is wearing dentures, people", Noah insisted, explaining he's something of an expert on the subject. (more...)
Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Travel Ban in Six Muslim Countries
- December 08, 2017
Both cases are scheduled to be heard before the appeals courts this week. Days after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered temporary enforcement of President Donald Trump's travel ban, challengers are heading back to court in last-gasp attempts to stop it. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Both cases are scheduled to be heard before the appeals courts this week. Days after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered temporary enforcement of President Donald Trump's travel ban, challengers are heading back to court in last-gasp attempts to stop it. (more...)
Los Angeles mayor: Fire burns at least 4 homes
- December 08, 2017
But the blaze did not grow overnight Wednesday, according to CalFire . Yesterday a nightmarish video emerged showing the fires blanketing the hills of Ventura County . 5, 2017. The most damaging fire is in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles, where more than 100 square miles (259 sq. kilometers) and numerous homes have burned. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
But the blaze did not grow overnight Wednesday, according to CalFire . Yesterday a nightmarish video emerged showing the fires blanketing the hills of Ventura County . 5, 2017. The most damaging fire is in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles, where more than 100 square miles (259 sq. kilometers) and numerous homes have burned. (more...)
$450 million Leonardo painting heading to new Louvre museum
- December 08, 2017
The portrait was sold for a total of $450.3 million, making it one of the most expensive artworks to have been auctioned by Christie's as of last month. Louvre Abu Dhabi also tweeted the painting would be heading its way. There were also doubts concerning the identity of the painter himself, but in 2011 it was proven that the painting is an authentic Da Vinci. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The portrait was sold for a total of $450.3 million, making it one of the most expensive artworks to have been auctioned by Christie's as of last month. Louvre Abu Dhabi also tweeted the painting would be heading its way. There were also doubts concerning the identity of the painter himself, but in 2011 it was proven that the painting is an authentic Da Vinci. (more...)
Former cop learns verdict in his fatal shooting of man in hotel
- December 08, 2017
Since the incident past year, Brailsford, 27, was removed from the force and was charged with 2nd degree murder and reckless manslaughter. In January 2016, police responded to a call that someone was pointing a gun out of a hotel window in Mesa. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Since the incident past year, Brailsford, 27, was removed from the force and was charged with 2nd degree murder and reckless manslaughter. In January 2016, police responded to a call that someone was pointing a gun out of a hotel window in Mesa. (more...)
DACA Fix Looms Over Talks To Prevent Government Shutdown
- December 08, 2017
Republicans want a much wider series of immigration law changes to further clamp down on foreign arrivals, and they want immigration negotiations to be held on a separate track from the government funding bill. In back-to-back statements, both Democratic and GOP leaders declared the meeting "productive". They argue a three-week spending bill would put Republicans in a better negotiating position. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Republicans want a much wider series of immigration law changes to further clamp down on foreign arrivals, and they want immigration negotiations to be held on a separate track from the government funding bill. In back-to-back statements, both Democratic and GOP leaders declared the meeting "productive". They argue a three-week spending bill would put Republicans in a better negotiating position. (more...)
Qatar, France sign fighter jet deal amid Gulf crisis
- December 08, 2017
French President Emmanuel Macron , who arrived in Doha on Thursday, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a joint press conference following their meeting, and announced the signing of agreements and deals worth 12 billion euros (14.14 billion US dollars), including the purchase of 12 French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jets. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
French President Emmanuel Macron , who arrived in Doha on Thursday, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a joint press conference following their meeting, and announced the signing of agreements and deals worth 12 billion euros (14.14 billion US dollars), including the purchase of 12 French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jets. (more...)
Stocks within Assessment: Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS), Tenet Healthcare Corp. (THC)
- December 08, 2017
Analyzing the last five market sessions, the stock was able to report 31.79% gains, thus going down by -1.78%, compared with its 200-day moving average of $7.35. The stock has "Buy" rating by ValuEngine on Friday, May 26. The firm earned "Hold" rating on Friday, September 4 by Stifel Nicolaus. BWS Financial restated a "strong-buy" rating and set a $14.00 price objective on shares of Barnes & Noble Education in a research report on Wednesday, April 5th. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Analyzing the last five market sessions, the stock was able to report 31.79% gains, thus going down by -1.78%, compared with its 200-day moving average of $7.35. The stock has "Buy" rating by ValuEngine on Friday, May 26. The firm earned "Hold" rating on Friday, September 4 by Stifel Nicolaus. BWS Financial restated a "strong-buy" rating and set a $14.00 price objective on shares of Barnes & Noble Education in a research report on Wednesday, April 5th. (more...)
Judge orders NPA head Shaun Abrahams to vacate his position
- December 08, 2017
The High Court has found that the termination of former prosecutions boss Mxolisi Nxasana's contract termination was invalid and that he should pay back the R17 million golden handshake. The assertion was that Zuma merely agreed to Nxasana's request and that the appointment of Abrahams was therefore lawful and regular. Judge Mlambo remarked that if Abrahams - who had fully aligned himself with the stance of President Zuma - remained in office, the President would have achieved exactly what ... (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The High Court has found that the termination of former prosecutions boss Mxolisi Nxasana's contract termination was invalid and that he should pay back the R17 million golden handshake. The assertion was that Zuma merely agreed to Nxasana's request and that the appointment of Abrahams was therefore lawful and regular. Judge Mlambo remarked that if Abrahams - who had fully aligned himself with the stance of President Zuma - remained in office, the President would have achieved exactly what ... (more...)
Pak allows Kulbhushan Jadhav's family to meet him on Dec 25
- December 08, 2017
We have also sought a sovereign guarantee from the Pakistan Government to ensure safety and security of both. Following Pakistan's decision to allow Jadhav's wife to meet him "purely on humanitarian grounds ", India had said they would travel to Pakistan along with an official of the Indian High Commission. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
We have also sought a sovereign guarantee from the Pakistan Government to ensure safety and security of both. Following Pakistan's decision to allow Jadhav's wife to meet him "purely on humanitarian grounds ", India had said they would travel to Pakistan along with an official of the Indian High Commission. (more...)
School districts closely watching winter weather forecasts
- December 08, 2017
This story will be updated as information from other school districts come in . Richard Melburn Academy Schools: Friday, December 8, Classes delayed until 10:00 a.m. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: Friday, December 8, start of business delayed until 10 a.m. Houston ISD said there will be no school closures or delays in the district Friday. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
This story will be updated as information from other school districts come in . Richard Melburn Academy Schools: Friday, December 8, Classes delayed until 10:00 a.m. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: Friday, December 8, start of business delayed until 10 a.m. Houston ISD said there will be no school closures or delays in the district Friday. (more...)
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