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Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh
- December 19, 2017
A strong explosion was heard in the capital where eye-witnesses said they saw a cloud of smoke, according to local media. This is the third ballistic missile fired from Yemen in the past two months. The pro-Houthi fighters positioned across the country western coast areas are the main target of the Yemeni government forces, backed by the air force of Saudi-led Arab coalition. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
A strong explosion was heard in the capital where eye-witnesses said they saw a cloud of smoke, according to local media. This is the third ballistic missile fired from Yemen in the past two months. The pro-Houthi fighters positioned across the country western coast areas are the main target of the Yemeni government forces, backed by the air force of Saudi-led Arab coalition. (more...)
'Injuries and casualties' from Amtrak derailment
- December 19, 2017
Express compassion, show respect for first responders, avoid I-5 and suspend judgement about what happened. The cause of derailment is under investigation by multiple state and federal agencies but speed is a speculated factor. Another auto was on the freeway. A website that monitors locations and speeds of Amtrak trains, transitdocs.com, reported that the train was going about 81 miles per hour shortly before the derailment, The Associated Press reported. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Express compassion, show respect for first responders, avoid I-5 and suspend judgement about what happened. The cause of derailment is under investigation by multiple state and federal agencies but speed is a speculated factor. Another auto was on the freeway. A website that monitors locations and speeds of Amtrak trains, transitdocs.com, reported that the train was going about 81 miles per hour shortly before the derailment, The Associated Press reported. (more...)
Kremlin Calls Trump's National Security Strategy 'Imperial'
- December 19, 2017
Petersburg's Kazan Cathedral, as well as in other public areas", Interfax reported. Putin on Sunday thanked Trump for the tip from US intelligence agencies during a phone call. It was the second time in a week that the Russian and USA leaders have exchanged praise over the phone. The suspects, investigators said, had been planning a suicide bombing this weekend in Kazan Cathedral, a St. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Petersburg's Kazan Cathedral, as well as in other public areas", Interfax reported. Putin on Sunday thanked Trump for the tip from US intelligence agencies during a phone call. It was the second time in a week that the Russian and USA leaders have exchanged praise over the phone. The suspects, investigators said, had been planning a suicide bombing this weekend in Kazan Cathedral, a St. (more...)
Ball (BLL) Downgraded by TheStreet
- December 19, 2017
Kentucky Retirement Systems who had been investing in Ball Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $13.79B market cap company. The stock decreased 0.36% or $0.14 during the last trading session, reaching $39.26. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.48 earnings per share. analysts predict that Ball will post 1.95 EPS for the current year. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Kentucky Retirement Systems who had been investing in Ball Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $13.79B market cap company. The stock decreased 0.36% or $0.14 during the last trading session, reaching $39.26. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.48 earnings per share. analysts predict that Ball will post 1.95 EPS for the current year. (more...)
Defensive Coordinator Jim Leavitt to Stay at Oregon Through 2021 Season
- December 19, 2017
There had been speculation that Leavitt might leave OR after the bowl game to join former Ducks head coach Willie Taggart at Florida State. At Colorado, his defense ranked No. However, it seems that he will be staying put with new head coach Mario Cristobal at the helm. (Taggart was slated to make more than $3 million per year at OR, had he stayed.) It appears Oregon's using some of those savings to beef up pay for Cristobal's assistants. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
There had been speculation that Leavitt might leave OR after the bowl game to join former Ducks head coach Willie Taggart at Florida State. At Colorado, his defense ranked No. However, it seems that he will be staying put with new head coach Mario Cristobal at the helm. (Taggart was slated to make more than $3 million per year at OR, had he stayed.) It appears Oregon's using some of those savings to beef up pay for Cristobal's assistants. (more...)
Trump praises law enforcement after slamming Federal Bureau of Investigation
- December 19, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller is pushing on with a probe of possible Trump campaign ties to Russian Federation. "They give us their worst people". Trump laced into the bureau as he was departing for its training academy in Virginia, where he lavished praise on graduates of a weeks-long FBI National Academy program for law enforcement leaders from around the country. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller is pushing on with a probe of possible Trump campaign ties to Russian Federation. "They give us their worst people". Trump laced into the bureau as he was departing for its training academy in Virginia, where he lavished praise on graduates of a weeks-long FBI National Academy program for law enforcement leaders from around the country. (more...)
The Pentagon's Mysterious UFO Surveillance --"Real Alien Technology Obtained" (WATCH Videos)
- December 19, 2017
The shock revelation has finally disclosed the true aim of the mysterious Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. Most of the funds went to an aerospace research company run by a billionaire entrepreneur Robert Bigelow, who has previously announced that aliens have "already visited Earth". (more...)
- December 19, 2017
The shock revelation has finally disclosed the true aim of the mysterious Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. Most of the funds went to an aerospace research company run by a billionaire entrepreneur Robert Bigelow, who has previously announced that aliens have "already visited Earth". (more...)
Inquest into death of Clodagh Hawe and family continues today
- December 19, 2017
A hatchet and two knives were found inside the home. She rang 999 and then went to a neighbour. The pathologist then moved on to deal with the death of the youngest boy, six-year-old Ryan, saying the wound to the neck that killed him was different to those that killed his older brothers. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
A hatchet and two knives were found inside the home. She rang 999 and then went to a neighbour. The pathologist then moved on to deal with the death of the youngest boy, six-year-old Ryan, saying the wound to the neck that killed him was different to those that killed his older brothers. (more...)
Weather Advisory Issued For Mix Precipitation
- December 19, 2017
Snow will continue to fall in the eastern part of the day by daybreak. Stevens Pass could see upwards of 10-15 inches of snow by Tuesday night and is now under a winter storm warning. Our high temperatures late this week and into the weekend will drop to the mid 20's for highs on Saturday to only 23 degrees on Christmas Eve Sunday. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Snow will continue to fall in the eastern part of the day by daybreak. Stevens Pass could see upwards of 10-15 inches of snow by Tuesday night and is now under a winter storm warning. Our high temperatures late this week and into the weekend will drop to the mid 20's for highs on Saturday to only 23 degrees on Christmas Eve Sunday. (more...)
Several inches of snow in northern Cascades Sunday
- December 19, 2017
A winter storm is forecast to bring large amounts of snow to local mountain passes above 2,000 feet before showers bring snow to the valley floors early Wednesday. Those planning to hit the road for the holidays in Alaska this week may run into some hard travel conditions. This will likely be upgraded later today or by Tuesday morning to either an Advisory or a full blown Warning. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
A winter storm is forecast to bring large amounts of snow to local mountain passes above 2,000 feet before showers bring snow to the valley floors early Wednesday. Those planning to hit the road for the holidays in Alaska this week may run into some hard travel conditions. This will likely be upgraded later today or by Tuesday morning to either an Advisory or a full blown Warning. (more...)
Magnetar Financial LLC Cuts Holdings in Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI)
- December 19, 2017
About 485,067 shares traded. Canadian National Railway Company ( NYSE CNI ) traded up 0.84% during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $82.07. It has outperformed by 4.69% the S&P500. In taking a look at recent performance, we can see that shares have moved 0.65% over the past 4-weeks, -0.64% over the past half year and 21.19% over the past full year. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
About 485,067 shares traded. Canadian National Railway Company ( NYSE CNI ) traded up 0.84% during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $82.07. It has outperformed by 4.69% the S&P500. In taking a look at recent performance, we can see that shares have moved 0.65% over the past 4-weeks, -0.64% over the past half year and 21.19% over the past full year. (more...)
Trump doesn't want to talk about Flynn pardon 'yet'
- December 19, 2017
Top FBI officials told Donald Trump that Russian Federation and other global adversaries would likely try to spy on and even infiltrate his campaign, a new report said Monday. But the revelation that Team Trump was warned about spying threats from Russian Federation and other adversaries had not been previously reported. Former FBI Director James Comey said the agency began investigating a pattern of contacts in July 2016. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Top FBI officials told Donald Trump that Russian Federation and other global adversaries would likely try to spy on and even infiltrate his campaign, a new report said Monday. But the revelation that Team Trump was warned about spying threats from Russian Federation and other adversaries had not been previously reported. Former FBI Director James Comey said the agency began investigating a pattern of contacts in July 2016. (more...)
SFPD Officer Under Investigation For Sex With A Minor Kills Himself
- December 19, 2017
An off-duty Richmond police officer accused of firing his gun inside a San Francisco hotel was suffering a mental breakdown, according to his attorney. San Francisco police confirmed that the dead man had been an officer with the department who was under an investigation "that involved multiple jurisdictions", but would not give specifics. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
An off-duty Richmond police officer accused of firing his gun inside a San Francisco hotel was suffering a mental breakdown, according to his attorney. San Francisco police confirmed that the dead man had been an officer with the department who was under an investigation "that involved multiple jurisdictions", but would not give specifics. (more...)
Two unidentified militants killed in encounter in J&K
- December 19, 2017
According to sources, a joint team of 44RR and SOG launched a cordon-and- search operation at Batmuraan following specific inputs about the presence of some militants. This is another successful attempt from the forces to neutralize the terrorists that have been making nuisance and endangering the lives of the residents. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
According to sources, a joint team of 44RR and SOG launched a cordon-and- search operation at Batmuraan following specific inputs about the presence of some militants. This is another successful attempt from the forces to neutralize the terrorists that have been making nuisance and endangering the lives of the residents. (more...)
12 killed as fire engulfs snack shop in Saki Naka
- December 19, 2017
All the 12 workers were pulled out of the debris and taken to the civic-run Rajawadi Hospital in suburban Ghatkopar where they were declared dead before admission, the official said. At least 25 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the fire. "Ramesh Bhanushali, the shop owner, has been arrested for running the establishment without any valid papers". (more...)
- December 19, 2017
All the 12 workers were pulled out of the debris and taken to the civic-run Rajawadi Hospital in suburban Ghatkopar where they were declared dead before admission, the official said. At least 25 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the fire. "Ramesh Bhanushali, the shop owner, has been arrested for running the establishment without any valid papers". (more...)
Dual Standards can't be tolerated: Nawaz Sharif
- December 19, 2017
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has once again decried his disqualification in the Panama Papers case terming it a "murder of justice" which, according to him, would be taken to its logical conclusion. "Imran Khan has admitted that he owns an offshore company but even then you can see the difference in judgement of the cases", said Nawaz while giving a reference to the apex court judgement in which petitions against Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking his disqualifications were ... (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has once again decried his disqualification in the Panama Papers case terming it a "murder of justice" which, according to him, would be taken to its logical conclusion. "Imran Khan has admitted that he owns an offshore company but even then you can see the difference in judgement of the cases", said Nawaz while giving a reference to the apex court judgement in which petitions against Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking his disqualifications were ... (more...)
NOTA, Independents play spoilsport for Congress in Gujarat
- December 19, 2017
Moreover, Mr Rathva's 4,500 votes gain significance when one looks at the margin of victory in the Chhota Udaipur constituency. NOTA received more votes than what NCP and BSP polled individually too. While the Bahujan Samaj Party candidate for 4,337 votes, NOTA votes totalled 3,433, just enough for Modhwadia to get the coveted seat. While the BJP managed to get 49% of votes which accounts to 14,365,097 voters, the Congress could get 41.5% votes that is 12,149,825 voters, in Gujarat. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Moreover, Mr Rathva's 4,500 votes gain significance when one looks at the margin of victory in the Chhota Udaipur constituency. NOTA received more votes than what NCP and BSP polled individually too. While the Bahujan Samaj Party candidate for 4,337 votes, NOTA votes totalled 3,433, just enough for Modhwadia to get the coveted seat. While the BJP managed to get 49% of votes which accounts to 14,365,097 voters, the Congress could get 41.5% votes that is 12,149,825 voters, in Gujarat. (more...)
The Pentagon has confirmed its $22M program to investigate UFOs
- December 19, 2017
The Pentagon says the program has since been shuttered. Officials also examined video of encounters between unknown objects and United States military aircraft . "I've done something that no one has done before", he added. His interest in UFOs was piqued by conversations with billionaire entrepreneur Robert Bigelow , whose aerospace company was tapped to conduct much of the research for AATIP's UFO sightings , Reid told the Times . (more...)
- December 19, 2017
The Pentagon says the program has since been shuttered. Officials also examined video of encounters between unknown objects and United States military aircraft . "I've done something that no one has done before", he added. His interest in UFOs was piqued by conversations with billionaire entrepreneur Robert Bigelow , whose aerospace company was tapped to conduct much of the research for AATIP's UFO sightings , Reid told the Times . (more...)
Munster maul Tigers to take Euro command
- December 19, 2017
Mathew Tait had scored an early try for Tigers but their ill-discipline was punished by Ian Keatley , who kicked six penalties to keep the scoreboard ticking. "We had a few mistakes, but we battled hard and it was a great performance". We knew it wouldn't be open and that we would have to buckle up. Yellow cards are a hard thing to know how to play them and I thought we certainly played them a little better. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Mathew Tait had scored an early try for Tigers but their ill-discipline was punished by Ian Keatley , who kicked six penalties to keep the scoreboard ticking. "We had a few mistakes, but we battled hard and it was a great performance". We knew it wouldn't be open and that we would have to buckle up. Yellow cards are a hard thing to know how to play them and I thought we certainly played them a little better. (more...)
Stephanie McMahon announces first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match
- December 19, 2017
Ask enough and ye shall receive - because WWE announced on Raw tonight that the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble match will take place. As it has been for the last couple of decades, the victor of the Royal Rumble will earn a world title match, either facing the Universal or WWE champion at WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Ask enough and ye shall receive - because WWE announced on Raw tonight that the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble match will take place. As it has been for the last couple of decades, the victor of the Royal Rumble will earn a world title match, either facing the Universal or WWE champion at WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans. (more...)
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