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US Tells Saudis to Allow Yemen Humanitarian Aid Immediately
- December 10, 2017
Although the blockade later eased, Yemen's situation remains dire. The lack of safe drinking water, caused by depleted aquifers and the destruction of the country's water infrastructure, has also caused the world's worst outbreak of cholera, with 1 million cases. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Although the blockade later eased, Yemen's situation remains dire. The lack of safe drinking water, caused by depleted aquifers and the destruction of the country's water infrastructure, has also caused the world's worst outbreak of cholera, with 1 million cases. (more...)
Nebraska Basketball Looks To Clip the Creighton Bluejays' Wings
- December 10, 2017
For once, finally, the Huskers had the Creighton basketball team squirming in its own arena rather than bolting to an early lead. That, in and of itself, could be considered victory for Nebraska. It took the Huskers more than three minutes to get on the scoreboard, but a three from senior guard Evan Taylor started an 11-3 run for NU. There's no agenda. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
For once, finally, the Huskers had the Creighton basketball team squirming in its own arena rather than bolting to an early lead. That, in and of itself, could be considered victory for Nebraska. It took the Huskers more than three minutes to get on the scoreboard, but a three from senior guard Evan Taylor started an 11-3 run for NU. There's no agenda. (more...)
Lilac Fire 20 percent contained; firefighters focused on hotspots
- December 10, 2017
Driven by 35 miles per hour Santa Ana winds, the blaze had scorched 4,100 acres as of Thursday night, a figure that authorities said remained steady this morning. Lighter winds are forecast to continue through Friday night. "The weather has been favorable for us", Buchanan told KTLA. The National Weather Service said the Santa Ana winds will begin to blow again starting late Saturday morning in parts of the region - and possibly in areas near the Lilac Fire on Saturday afternoon. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Driven by 35 miles per hour Santa Ana winds, the blaze had scorched 4,100 acres as of Thursday night, a figure that authorities said remained steady this morning. Lighter winds are forecast to continue through Friday night. "The weather has been favorable for us", Buchanan told KTLA. The National Weather Service said the Santa Ana winds will begin to blow again starting late Saturday morning in parts of the region - and possibly in areas near the Lilac Fire on Saturday afternoon. (more...)
Chance the Rapper Dons An 'Invisibility Cloak' to Deliver Chicago's Weather Forecast
- December 10, 2017
Don't look now, but Chance The Rapper is quickly becoming the best multi-talent phenomenon this side of Drake. While he was hosting SNL last month, Chance pleaded in song for former US President Barack Obama to return and save the world from Donald Trump. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Don't look now, but Chance The Rapper is quickly becoming the best multi-talent phenomenon this side of Drake. While he was hosting SNL last month, Chance pleaded in song for former US President Barack Obama to return and save the world from Donald Trump. (more...)
2 dead after small plane crashes into house in San Diego
- December 10, 2017
Reports on the death toll - whether one or two people were killed - were inconsistent at the time of writing. The plane took off from Montgomery Field and the engine stalled, sending it into a home, police were told. Their small dog, however, was inside and died. The plane and the house caught fire as a result of the crash. A person on the scene, Denise Scatena, posted a video of the crash on Twitter. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Reports on the death toll - whether one or two people were killed - were inconsistent at the time of writing. The plane took off from Montgomery Field and the engine stalled, sending it into a home, police were told. Their small dog, however, was inside and died. The plane and the house caught fire as a result of the crash. A person on the scene, Denise Scatena, posted a video of the crash on Twitter. (more...)
Has $2.13 Million Holdings in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)
- December 10, 2017
Prudential Financial Incorporated holds 0% in NewStar Financial, Inc. The stock decreased 1.38% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $12.84. North Star Asset Management invested 0.43% of its portfolio in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) for 7,450 shares. Bridgeway Management Incorporated owns 0.01% invested in NewStar Financial, Inc. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Prudential Financial Incorporated holds 0% in NewStar Financial, Inc. The stock decreased 1.38% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $12.84. North Star Asset Management invested 0.43% of its portfolio in United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) for 7,450 shares. Bridgeway Management Incorporated owns 0.01% invested in NewStar Financial, Inc. (more...)
Items from Joe Louis Arena being auctioned online
- December 10, 2017
Played as five-man units. Patrik Laine (power play) had the Jets' goal. The team's had to stave off opponent power plays just 13.6 minutes per game over their last 10 outings. Brayden Schenn also had a goal and an assist, and Jaden Schwartz, Vladimir Sobotka, Scottie Upshall and Dmitrij Jaskin scored for St. Louis, which won its third straight. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Played as five-man units. Patrik Laine (power play) had the Jets' goal. The team's had to stave off opponent power plays just 13.6 minutes per game over their last 10 outings. Brayden Schenn also had a goal and an assist, and Jaden Schwartz, Vladimir Sobotka, Scottie Upshall and Dmitrij Jaskin scored for St. Louis, which won its third straight. (more...)
Egypt: Coptic pope cancels Pence meeting over Jerusalem
- December 10, 2017
Jerusalem is considered a sacred place, which is home to Jewish, Christian and Muslim holy sites. Israel regards Jerusalem as its capital, a position almost the entire world rejects saying its status should be determined in peace talks with the Palestinians. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Jerusalem is considered a sacred place, which is home to Jewish, Christian and Muslim holy sites. Israel regards Jerusalem as its capital, a position almost the entire world rejects saying its status should be determined in peace talks with the Palestinians. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation director defends agency amid criticism for Donald Trump
- December 10, 2017
However, the committee's top Democrat, Rep. Jerrold Nadler of NY, pressed the FBI director about Trump's tweets attacking the bureau's reputation as being in "tatters ". "People like the hostage rescue team and SWAT teams that we send out into all sorts of danger with nearly no notice". -Calif. Asked by Swalwell whether he believed President Trump was above the law, Wray responded: "I don't believe anybody is above the law". (more...)
- December 10, 2017
However, the committee's top Democrat, Rep. Jerrold Nadler of NY, pressed the FBI director about Trump's tweets attacking the bureau's reputation as being in "tatters ". "People like the hostage rescue team and SWAT teams that we send out into all sorts of danger with nearly no notice". -Calif. Asked by Swalwell whether he believed President Trump was above the law, Wray responded: "I don't believe anybody is above the law". (more...)
Scotland needs special agreement too, Nicola Sturgeon says
- December 10, 2017
RESPONDING TO THE NEWS that a deal has been struck between the UK and European Union which means there will be no hard border in Ireland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has made the case for a special deal for Scotland and said that the UK Government can no longer claim that independence might mean a hard border between Scotland and the rest of the UK. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
RESPONDING TO THE NEWS that a deal has been struck between the UK and European Union which means there will be no hard border in Ireland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has made the case for a special deal for Scotland and said that the UK Government can no longer claim that independence might mean a hard border between Scotland and the rest of the UK. (more...)
Alabama Republican Senate Hopeful Roy Moore: America Was 'Great' During 'Slavery'
- December 10, 2017
While Ivanka Trump criticized Moore, her father repeatedly bashed Democratic candidate Doug Jones and finally endorsed Moore on Monday. "He's banned from the mall?" an incredulous Key says. Attorney Gloria Allred (R) and Beverly Young Nelson hold up a picture showing a message and a signature of Roy Moore during a press conference on November 13, 2017, in NY, alledging that Roy Moore sexually assaulted Nelson when she was a minor in Alabama without her consent. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
While Ivanka Trump criticized Moore, her father repeatedly bashed Democratic candidate Doug Jones and finally endorsed Moore on Monday. "He's banned from the mall?" an incredulous Key says. Attorney Gloria Allred (R) and Beverly Young Nelson hold up a picture showing a message and a signature of Roy Moore during a press conference on November 13, 2017, in NY, alledging that Roy Moore sexually assaulted Nelson when she was a minor in Alabama without her consent. (more...)
Connecticut Sen. Blumenthal speaks out against concealed carry legislation
- December 10, 2017
The NRA's executive director, Chris Cox, is quoted in the Times as saying Thursday's vote is a "watershed" for Second Amendment rights and that the bill would ensure "all law-abiding citizens in our great country can protect themselves in the manner they see fit without accidentally running afoul of the law". (more...)
- December 10, 2017
The NRA's executive director, Chris Cox, is quoted in the Times as saying Thursday's vote is a "watershed" for Second Amendment rights and that the bill would ensure "all law-abiding citizens in our great country can protect themselves in the manner they see fit without accidentally running afoul of the law". (more...)
Discovery of Two Tombs Dating Back 3500 Years Announced in Egypt
- December 10, 2017
ABC News reported that 450 statues were found inside of one tomb, which also had a mummy. "It's truly an exceptional day", Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani said. The other one contained fragments of wooden coffins and other artifacts in a burial shaft leading to four chambers. Since Kampp's discovery, "both tombs were left untouched" until an Egyptian archaeological mission started work. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
ABC News reported that 450 statues were found inside of one tomb, which also had a mummy. "It's truly an exceptional day", Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani said. The other one contained fragments of wooden coffins and other artifacts in a burial shaft leading to four chambers. Since Kampp's discovery, "both tombs were left untouched" until an Egyptian archaeological mission started work. (more...)
South Shore now included in Winter Weather Advisory
- December 10, 2017
As a result, some counties in South Jersey originally under the " winter storm warning " criteria have been scaled back to a " winter weather advisory ". PennDOT has begun to pre-treat some major roadways in anticipation of the winter weather, spokesman Brad Rudolph said . The snowfall forecast remains in flux, however, with AccuWeather forecasters saying it may not be time to dust off those snow shovels quite yet. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
As a result, some counties in South Jersey originally under the " winter storm warning " criteria have been scaled back to a " winter weather advisory ". PennDOT has begun to pre-treat some major roadways in anticipation of the winter weather, spokesman Brad Rudolph said . The snowfall forecast remains in flux, however, with AccuWeather forecasters saying it may not be time to dust off those snow shovels quite yet. (more...)
Egypt's Coptic Church rejects meeting with US's Pence over Jerusalem move
- December 10, 2017
However, Al-Tayeb revoked his decision on Friday in response to the US' decision to "recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the Zionist occupation, and move the American embassy to Jerusalem, in a provocative act to the feelings of Muslims around the world", the statement said. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
However, Al-Tayeb revoked his decision on Friday in response to the US' decision to "recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the Zionist occupation, and move the American embassy to Jerusalem, in a provocative act to the feelings of Muslims around the world", the statement said. (more...)
'I just fired one': 85-year-old man shoots, kills home intruder
- December 10, 2017
Don Lutz was home at about 1:30 a.m. when two intruders broke into the house and confronted him, according to television station WPXI in Pittsburgh. I hope so", Lutz said. He told the network he was prepared for such incidents, adding that he keeps a gun under his pillow. Ellwood City police have called it a justified shooting and said Lutz is not facing charges. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Don Lutz was home at about 1:30 a.m. when two intruders broke into the house and confronted him, according to television station WPXI in Pittsburgh. I hope so", Lutz said. He told the network he was prepared for such incidents, adding that he keeps a gun under his pillow. Ellwood City police have called it a justified shooting and said Lutz is not facing charges. (more...)
Man accused of shooting Lachey's bar manager held on $1 million bond
- December 10, 2017
She told WCPO that the driver pulled out a gun, which her boyfriend saw. Hightower was identified as a suspect by Cincinnati Police on Thursday in the shooting of Ellie Richardson , who was shot on Thanksgiving morning as she left the sports bar, Lachey's, owned by Lachey, the former 98 Degrees frontman. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
She told WCPO that the driver pulled out a gun, which her boyfriend saw. Hightower was identified as a suspect by Cincinnati Police on Thursday in the shooting of Ellie Richardson , who was shot on Thanksgiving morning as she left the sports bar, Lachey's, owned by Lachey, the former 98 Degrees frontman. (more...)
FBI Director Defends Agency Against Trump Twitter Attack
- December 10, 2017
Jordan, pointing out that some 90 percent of Mueller's team donated to Democratic campaigns, reasoned that the anti-Trump texts must not have been the grounds for Strzok's dismissal. Two simple questions: How did the FBI's Russian Federation investigation start? "And if that happened - I mean, think - if this happened, if you had the Federal Bureau of Investigation working with a campaign, the Democrats' campaign, taking opposition research, dressing it all up and turning it into an ... (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Jordan, pointing out that some 90 percent of Mueller's team donated to Democratic campaigns, reasoned that the anti-Trump texts must not have been the grounds for Strzok's dismissal. Two simple questions: How did the FBI's Russian Federation investigation start? "And if that happened - I mean, think - if this happened, if you had the Federal Bureau of Investigation working with a campaign, the Democrats' campaign, taking opposition research, dressing it all up and turning it into an ... (more...)
Da Vinci's Christ painting headed to UAE
- December 10, 2017
The Salvator Mundi will go on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi alongside Leonardo's La Belle Ferronnière (around 1490), which is on loan from the Louvre in Paris. "Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi is coming to LouvreAbuDhabi", the museum said on Twitter in Arabic, English and French, displaying an image of the 500-year-old work. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
The Salvator Mundi will go on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi alongside Leonardo's La Belle Ferronnière (around 1490), which is on loan from the Louvre in Paris. "Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi is coming to LouvreAbuDhabi", the museum said on Twitter in Arabic, English and French, displaying an image of the 500-year-old work. (more...)
Indian soldier kills 4 comrades in Chhattisgarh camp shooting
- December 10, 2017
He said the incident took place at 5.15pm at the Basuguda camp of the 168 Battalion in Bijapur district. "They have been identified as SIs Vikey Sharma, Megh Singh, Assistant SI Rajveer Singh and constable Sankara Rao", the IPS officer said. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
He said the incident took place at 5.15pm at the Basuguda camp of the 168 Battalion in Bijapur district. "They have been identified as SIs Vikey Sharma, Megh Singh, Assistant SI Rajveer Singh and constable Sankara Rao", the IPS officer said. (more...)
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