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At least 5 injured after a van hits the sidewalk in Seattle
- December 29, 2017
The Seattle police and fire departments posted photos on social media of a white van with a dented left side that was stopped about a yard from the side of a downtown store. Their conditions were not immediately known. At least two people were in serious condition. One passenger was in the shuttle van and was not injured. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The Seattle police and fire departments posted photos on social media of a white van with a dented left side that was stopped about a yard from the side of a downtown store. Their conditions were not immediately known. At least two people were in serious condition. One passenger was in the shuttle van and was not injured. (more...)
Egyptian army kills 12 terrorists in Sinai
- December 29, 2017
The Egyptian military and police have also killed hundreds of militants and arrested a similar number of suspects as part of the country's anti-terror war. A firefight later erupted between the police and militants, and a civilian driving in the area was caught in the crossfire and killed, said the security and hospital officials. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The Egyptian military and police have also killed hundreds of militants and arrested a similar number of suspects as part of the country's anti-terror war. A firefight later erupted between the police and militants, and a civilian driving in the area was caught in the crossfire and killed, said the security and hospital officials. (more...)
George Weah set to win Liberia presidential runoff
- December 29, 2017
Weah's deputy campaign manager for operations, Morluba Morlu, said his prediction was based on precinct-level vote tallies he said were trickling in from across the country after Tuesday's vote. Taylor is serving his 50-year prison sentence in the United Kingdom for war crimes related to the conflict in neighbouring Sierra Leone. The EU's chief observer, Maria Arena, congratulated the candidates and the Liberian people on a peaceful vote that "generally respected constitutional rules". (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Weah's deputy campaign manager for operations, Morluba Morlu, said his prediction was based on precinct-level vote tallies he said were trickling in from across the country after Tuesday's vote. Taylor is serving his 50-year prison sentence in the United Kingdom for war crimes related to the conflict in neighbouring Sierra Leone. The EU's chief observer, Maria Arena, congratulated the candidates and the Liberian people on a peaceful vote that "generally respected constitutional rules". (more...)
Trooper dodges bullet as driver in I-95 crash opens fire
- December 29, 2017
The driver jumped back into the SUV and fled northbound on I-95, Geller said. A bullet then struck the trooper's windshield. A Stafford deputy joined the pursuit and, when they approached mile marker 140, the SUV slowed and began firing at both police vehicles from the driver's side window. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The driver jumped back into the SUV and fled northbound on I-95, Geller said. A bullet then struck the trooper's windshield. A Stafford deputy joined the pursuit and, when they approached mile marker 140, the SUV slowed and began firing at both police vehicles from the driver's side window. (more...)
Will North Korea and the US Go to War in 2018?
- December 29, 2017
The sanctions announcement came as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held talks by phone in which they discussed North Korea's nuclear program. "China has applied certain import bans and sanctions, but it could and should do more", he wrote in The New York Times. "Ri looks like the party's guy in the missile program", Kim Jin-moo, an expert on North Korea's elite and former government think tank analyst in Seoul, told Reuters. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The sanctions announcement came as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held talks by phone in which they discussed North Korea's nuclear program. "China has applied certain import bans and sanctions, but it could and should do more", he wrote in The New York Times. "Ri looks like the party's guy in the missile program", Kim Jin-moo, an expert on North Korea's elite and former government think tank analyst in Seoul, told Reuters. (more...)
The KUWTK star is ending her app
- December 29, 2017
The digital platform, which all of the Kardashian-Jenner clan have, gave the 22-year-old's fans access into her life, including what make up she uses, what she wears and how she spends time with her friends. In the advert, Kendall defused tension at a protest by sharing a can of the soft drink with a police officer. Their mother Kris Jenner , who also interviews Kylie for the publication, has taken to Instagram to praise her youngest daughters for the shoot. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The digital platform, which all of the Kardashian-Jenner clan have, gave the 22-year-old's fans access into her life, including what make up she uses, what she wears and how she spends time with her friends. In the advert, Kendall defused tension at a protest by sharing a can of the soft drink with a police officer. Their mother Kris Jenner , who also interviews Kylie for the publication, has taken to Instagram to praise her youngest daughters for the shoot. (more...)
Israel Extends Detention Of Palestinian Teen 'Icon' Filmed Hitting Soldiers
- December 29, 2017
Israelis debated whether the officer, who along with another soldier was also kicked by her, had done the right thing by opting not to strike back. It is possible that Israel accessed Ahed Tamimi's account from those computers. Tamimi has made headlines in the past, including in 2015, when she bit the hand of a masked Israeli soldier who was holding her now 14-year-old brother in a chokehold during an attempted arrest. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Israelis debated whether the officer, who along with another soldier was also kicked by her, had done the right thing by opting not to strike back. It is possible that Israel accessed Ahed Tamimi's account from those computers. Tamimi has made headlines in the past, including in 2015, when she bit the hand of a masked Israeli soldier who was holding her now 14-year-old brother in a chokehold during an attempted arrest. (more...)
Mother worries for children's health as end of CHIP looms
- December 29, 2017
Health insurance for millions of children is hanging in the balance as Congress works to figure out a solution. Senate Republicans are working on two bills to help curb the rising plan costs and ensure future funding of Obamacare. "It has a lot of exceptions and it takes funding from a lot of municipal clinics and other clinics that provide healthcare for our community", he said. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Health insurance for millions of children is hanging in the balance as Congress works to figure out a solution. Senate Republicans are working on two bills to help curb the rising plan costs and ensure future funding of Obamacare. "It has a lot of exceptions and it takes funding from a lot of municipal clinics and other clinics that provide healthcare for our community", he said. (more...)
Arizona man charged in Christmas Day murders of estranged wife, kids
- December 28, 2017
Several hours later, he indicated he had killed the two children and began shooting at officers, authorities said. Ross barricaded himself inside an apartment with two children, an 11-year-old boy and a 10-month-old girl. He is being held without bond. It remains unclear as to whether or not Ross has a lawyer who could speak on his behalf. A status conference was set to be held at Maricopa County Superior Court on the morning of January 3, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for the ... (more...)
- December 28, 2017
Several hours later, he indicated he had killed the two children and began shooting at officers, authorities said. Ross barricaded himself inside an apartment with two children, an 11-year-old boy and a 10-month-old girl. He is being held without bond. It remains unclear as to whether or not Ross has a lawyer who could speak on his behalf. A status conference was set to be held at Maricopa County Superior Court on the morning of January 3, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for the ... (more...)
Texans Could Be Without Star Wide Receiver DeAndre Hopkins On Sunday
- December 28, 2017
If Hopkins does indeed sit out, it will be the first time he's missed a game in his five-year career. Most impressively, Hopkins was his usually prolific self this season even after Deshaun Watson went down with injury. In 15 games this season, Hopkins is fifth in the National Football League in receptions (96), second in receiving yards (1,378), and first in receiving touchdowns (13). (more...)
- December 28, 2017
If Hopkins does indeed sit out, it will be the first time he's missed a game in his five-year career. Most impressively, Hopkins was his usually prolific self this season even after Deshaun Watson went down with injury. In 15 games this season, Hopkins is fifth in the National Football League in receptions (96), second in receiving yards (1,378), and first in receiving touchdowns (13). (more...)
Strong winds blow parked plane from Malta airport into building
- December 28, 2017
According to local media reports, the aircraft veered into offices belonging to the Polidano Group , a construction company with offices located close to Malta International Airport. According to several reports, the security cables fastening Lord Ashcroft's Bermuda-registed Dassault Falcon 7X to the ground were dislodged at around 10:10pm as the winds battered the Luqa runway. (more...)
- December 28, 2017
According to local media reports, the aircraft veered into offices belonging to the Polidano Group , a construction company with offices located close to Malta International Airport. According to several reports, the security cables fastening Lord Ashcroft's Bermuda-registed Dassault Falcon 7X to the ground were dislodged at around 10:10pm as the winds battered the Luqa runway. (more...)
Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde Apologises For 'Constitution' Remark
- December 28, 2017
At a function in Karnataka on Sunday, Hegde reportedly said that "we are here to change the Constitution and we will change it", according to a news report by PTI . The comments continued to disrupt proceedings in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. His statements led to disruptions in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday when it reconvened after its Christmas break. (more...)
- December 28, 2017
At a function in Karnataka on Sunday, Hegde reportedly said that "we are here to change the Constitution and we will change it", according to a news report by PTI . The comments continued to disrupt proceedings in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. His statements led to disruptions in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday when it reconvened after its Christmas break. (more...)
Tax-cut act will bring meaningful reform, help Missourians
- December 28, 2017
And allowing Americans to keep more of the money they've earned is something to celebrate. Additionally, a typical family of four making $73,000 is expected to see about a $2,000 tax cut or 60 percent reduction, while single parents making around $41,000 will see about a $1,400 tax cut or 75 percent reduction in their overall tax bill. (more...)
- December 28, 2017
And allowing Americans to keep more of the money they've earned is something to celebrate. Additionally, a typical family of four making $73,000 is expected to see about a $2,000 tax cut or 60 percent reduction, while single parents making around $41,000 will see about a $1,400 tax cut or 75 percent reduction in their overall tax bill. (more...)
NextEra Energy Inc (NEE) Shares Bought by Novare Capital Management LLC
- December 28, 2017
Royal Bank of Canada restated a "buy" rating and issued a $156.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Tuesday, November 7th. Shell Asset Management Co, which manages about $4.50B US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Paypal Hldgs Inc by 17,516 shares to 98,003 shares, valued at $6.28M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
- December 28, 2017
Royal Bank of Canada restated a "buy" rating and issued a $156.00 price target on shares of NextEra Energy in a research report on Tuesday, November 7th. Shell Asset Management Co, which manages about $4.50B US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Paypal Hldgs Inc by 17,516 shares to 98,003 shares, valued at $6.28M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
Army carries out cross-border raid, kills 3 Pakistan soldiers
- December 28, 2017
The Indian army did not use the words "surgical strike" to describe the 45-minute operation, which targeted a specific Pakistani post. On Monday evening , the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that as many as three Pakistan Army personnel were martyred and one was injured due to heavy cross-border shelling by Indian forces, refuting Indian media claims that four soldiers were killed. (more...)
- December 28, 2017
The Indian army did not use the words "surgical strike" to describe the 45-minute operation, which targeted a specific Pakistani post. On Monday evening , the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that as many as three Pakistan Army personnel were martyred and one was injured due to heavy cross-border shelling by Indian forces, refuting Indian media claims that four soldiers were killed. (more...)
First responders in the Ozarks excited about new communications network
- December 29, 2017
AT&T (T) has most states in the bag for its FirstNet wireless public safety network, with Thursday the final day for states and most USA territories to announce decisions on taking part in the project. Ushering in a new wave of dependable innovations for first responders. This will create an ever-evolving set of life-saving tools for public safety, including public safety apps, specialized devices and Internet of Things technologies. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
AT&T (T) has most states in the bag for its FirstNet wireless public safety network, with Thursday the final day for states and most USA territories to announce decisions on taking part in the project. Ushering in a new wave of dependable innovations for first responders. This will create an ever-evolving set of life-saving tools for public safety, including public safety apps, specialized devices and Internet of Things technologies. (more...)
'She just saw beauty': Phoenix mother fatally shot on Christmas identified
- December 28, 2017
On Christmas Day , Ross was going to a condominium near 16th Street and Highland Avenue to pick up her children and bring them back to their house about a mile away for their holiday party when police say she and the children were shot and killed by her former husband. (more...)
- December 28, 2017
On Christmas Day , Ross was going to a condominium near 16th Street and Highland Avenue to pick up her children and bring them back to their house about a mile away for their holiday party when police say she and the children were shot and killed by her former husband. (more...)
Ring in New Year legally when using fireworks
- December 28, 2017
Of those, 41 percent involved injuries to the head. Memory Fireworks takes calls and special requests for fireworks all year, but it you've got a North Dakota license, you've only got four more days to purchase your sparkles until it opens again for the Fourth of July. (more...)
- December 28, 2017
Of those, 41 percent involved injuries to the head. Memory Fireworks takes calls and special requests for fireworks all year, but it you've got a North Dakota license, you've only got four more days to purchase your sparkles until it opens again for the Fourth of July. (more...)
Dramatic police video captures auto crash and rescue from burning vehicle
- December 28, 2017
Two Milwaukee police officers are being hailed as heroes after dragging injured passengers from the burning wreckage of crashed vehicle. A fire began and spread. The teens were taken to the hospital and treated for their injuries, but told the officers they couldn't remember any details of the crash. Officials say the driver of the vehicle will be cited for failure to yield and reckless driving. (more...)
- December 28, 2017
Two Milwaukee police officers are being hailed as heroes after dragging injured passengers from the burning wreckage of crashed vehicle. A fire began and spread. The teens were taken to the hospital and treated for their injuries, but told the officers they couldn't remember any details of the crash. Officials say the driver of the vehicle will be cited for failure to yield and reckless driving. (more...)
Indian Army kills 3 Pakistani soldiers in cross border operations in J&K
- December 28, 2017
According to IANS , sources said it was a "tactical" operation conducted at 6 pm on Monday after the Pakistan military men tried to cross over the LoC, allegedly to plant IEDs on the Indian side of the border. The raid was in retaliation to an unprovoked Pakistan army ceasefire violation on Indian posts in Rajouri sector, killing a major and three soldiers on Saturday, defence sources said. (more...)
- December 28, 2017
According to IANS , sources said it was a "tactical" operation conducted at 6 pm on Monday after the Pakistan military men tried to cross over the LoC, allegedly to plant IEDs on the Indian side of the border. The raid was in retaliation to an unprovoked Pakistan army ceasefire violation on Indian posts in Rajouri sector, killing a major and three soldiers on Saturday, defence sources said. (more...)
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