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Stony Brook family recounts nightmare cruise through winter storm
- January 08, 2018
Passengers on the Norwegian Breakaway cruise were treated to monstrous waves, winds, rain, and flooding for multiple days as the ship made its way to New York City, navigating right into the storm that made headlines all week, passengers told CBS New York Friday. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Passengers on the Norwegian Breakaway cruise were treated to monstrous waves, winds, rain, and flooding for multiple days as the ship made its way to New York City, navigating right into the storm that made headlines all week, passengers told CBS New York Friday. (more...)
Supreme Court gives death row inmate new appeal after juror's racist beliefs
- January 08, 2018
The high court's liberals were joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Anthony Kennedy in the unsigned opinion, which orders the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to take the remarks into consideration in deciding Tharpe's fate. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The high court's liberals were joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Anthony Kennedy in the unsigned opinion, which orders the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to take the remarks into consideration in deciding Tharpe's fate. (more...)
Mitt Romney was 'successfully treated' for prostate cancer a year ago
- January 08, 2018
Thomas Ahlering at UC Irvine Hospital in California and his prognosis is good, the source said. "His prognosis is good; he was successfully treated", one former aide to Romney told CNN's Jake Tapper . Romney was reportedly discussing running for the now open Senate seat in 2018 if Hatch retired. Many expect Romney to run for Hatch's spot in the Senate . (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Thomas Ahlering at UC Irvine Hospital in California and his prognosis is good, the source said. "His prognosis is good; he was successfully treated", one former aide to Romney told CNN's Jake Tapper . Romney was reportedly discussing running for the now open Senate seat in 2018 if Hatch retired. Many expect Romney to run for Hatch's spot in the Senate . (more...)
Winter Olympics targeted by hackers says security firm
- January 08, 2018
Sanctions imposed by the U.N. and individual nations were toughened after North Korea's sixth and biggest nuclear test and three intercontinental ballistic missile launches past year. But South Korean conservatives are painting the Moon government as naive in thinking North Korea might be convinced to changed its ways. South Korea may suggest that North and South Korean athletes parade together during the opening and closing ceremonies and field a joint women's ice hockey team. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Sanctions imposed by the U.N. and individual nations were toughened after North Korea's sixth and biggest nuclear test and three intercontinental ballistic missile launches past year. But South Korean conservatives are painting the Moon government as naive in thinking North Korea might be convinced to changed its ways. South Korea may suggest that North and South Korean athletes parade together during the opening and closing ceremonies and field a joint women's ice hockey team. (more...)
64 migrants probably died in Mediterranean boat sinking
- January 08, 2018
The Italian coast guard, which coordinates rescues in worldwide waters off Libya's coast, said an aircraft on patrol for a European anti-smuggling operation had spotted the dinghy, which was in difficulty Saturday. Some eight hours into the Mediterranean crossing, "water started pouring in, panic ensued, the migrants all moved to one side, and the boat lost its balance and was deflating". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The Italian coast guard, which coordinates rescues in worldwide waters off Libya's coast, said an aircraft on patrol for a European anti-smuggling operation had spotted the dinghy, which was in difficulty Saturday. Some eight hours into the Mediterranean crossing, "water started pouring in, panic ensued, the migrants all moved to one side, and the boat lost its balance and was deflating". (more...)
Ban on mass incarceration book lifted at 2 jails
- January 08, 2018
Corrections officials noted there was no departmentwide ban on the book. The ACLU requested that the prisons remove " The New Jim Crow " from their ban lists by January 24 to be followed by a more complete review of the rest of the content on the lists. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Corrections officials noted there was no departmentwide ban on the book. The ACLU requested that the prisons remove " The New Jim Crow " from their ban lists by January 24 to be followed by a more complete review of the rest of the content on the lists. (more...)
CAT 2017: Two female candidates, three non-engineers among top 20 scorers
- January 08, 2018
CAT 2017 results out, what next? The number of test takers this year was also the largest in last 3 years. "However, the profile of these candidates has been different compared to those of CAT 2016", IIM-Lucknow said in a statement, announcing the results. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
CAT 2017 results out, what next? The number of test takers this year was also the largest in last 3 years. "However, the profile of these candidates has been different compared to those of CAT 2016", IIM-Lucknow said in a statement, announcing the results. (more...)
United States bill for weather disasters over 2017 hits record high
- January 08, 2018
NOAA said western wildfires and hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma contributed to making 2017 the costliest year on record. The U.S. endured 16 separate weather and climate disasters with losses that each exceeded $1 billion past year, with total costs of about $306 billion, a new record for the country. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
NOAA said western wildfires and hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma contributed to making 2017 the costliest year on record. The U.S. endured 16 separate weather and climate disasters with losses that each exceeded $1 billion past year, with total costs of about $306 billion, a new record for the country. (more...)
1-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Falmouth Dog Attack
- January 08, 2018
A one-year-old-child reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries in a dog attack in Falmouth today. Police said the child's father heard screaming coming from the kitchen, and that's when he found the family's pit bull terrier mauling his daughter. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
A one-year-old-child reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries in a dog attack in Falmouth today. Police said the child's father heard screaming coming from the kitchen, and that's when he found the family's pit bull terrier mauling his daughter. (more...)
Carlson: There's 'justice' in ouster of Miss America leaders
- January 08, 2018
Carlson has already hinted at major reform for the pageant, including the removal of the swimwear portion of the competition. "In the end, we all want a strong, relevant Miss America and we appreciate the existing board taking the steps necessary to quickly begin stabilizing the organization for the future". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Carlson has already hinted at major reform for the pageant, including the removal of the swimwear portion of the competition. "In the end, we all want a strong, relevant Miss America and we appreciate the existing board taking the steps necessary to quickly begin stabilizing the organization for the future". (more...)
'No Corruption', Says Italy Court, Acquits 2 Main Accused In Agusta Case
- January 08, 2018
The officials said the same set of evidence had resulted in their conviction earlier. They also said they would wait to see if Italian prosecutors appealed against the judgement in the Supreme Court. While the decision is likely to have some bearing on bribery allegations against Indian officials and politicians, CBI and ED officials claimed that the judgement of Milan's third court of appeal will not affect their "independent" probe. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The officials said the same set of evidence had resulted in their conviction earlier. They also said they would wait to see if Italian prosecutors appealed against the judgement in the Supreme Court. While the decision is likely to have some bearing on bribery allegations against Indian officials and politicians, CBI and ED officials claimed that the judgement of Milan's third court of appeal will not affect their "independent" probe. (more...)
Police looking for suspects after attempted assault in UND dorm
- January 08, 2018
Authorities said the 17 year old juvenile suspect attempted to remove the student's clothing. Authorities say a female student awoke to an unknown male suspect in her Noren Hall room early Saturday morning. UND Police tweeted a video of the possible suspects in the auto. "He stands about 5'8" to 5'10" with a medium build. He was wearing all black clothing and was driving a gray auto, possibly a Ford Taurus made between the years 2000 and 2007, with possibly North Dakota plates containing ... (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Authorities said the 17 year old juvenile suspect attempted to remove the student's clothing. Authorities say a female student awoke to an unknown male suspect in her Noren Hall room early Saturday morning. UND Police tweeted a video of the possible suspects in the auto. "He stands about 5'8" to 5'10" with a medium build. He was wearing all black clothing and was driving a gray auto, possibly a Ford Taurus made between the years 2000 and 2007, with possibly North Dakota plates containing ... (more...)
India, China hold border meet over Tuting incident
- January 08, 2018
He also lauded the progress made in the direction of indigenous development of defence technology and called on the industry to strive towards it. On December 28, Indian troops had foiled attempts by Chinese road building teams to build a track around 1km inside Indian territory in Tuting, government sources had said. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
He also lauded the progress made in the direction of indigenous development of defence technology and called on the industry to strive towards it. On December 28, Indian troops had foiled attempts by Chinese road building teams to build a track around 1km inside Indian territory in Tuting, government sources had said. (more...)
Tom Steyer, California Billionaire, Says He Won't Run for Office in 2018
- January 08, 2018
Steyer, who has boosted his national profile with a recent series of television ads calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump , said he won't run for office himself in 2018. It said it aims to "register more than 250,000 young voters". That was the sort of action that anxious Democrats past year, when Steyer launched a "Need to Impeach" campaign that has put him on cable news commercial breaks - identified as " Tom Steyer , citizen" - many times a day. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Steyer, who has boosted his national profile with a recent series of television ads calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump , said he won't run for office himself in 2018. It said it aims to "register more than 250,000 young voters". That was the sort of action that anxious Democrats past year, when Steyer launched a "Need to Impeach" campaign that has put him on cable news commercial breaks - identified as " Tom Steyer , citizen" - many times a day. (more...)
The Feds Are Investigating Clinton Foundation Over Questionable Donations
- January 08, 2018
Nick Merrill, a spokesman for Ms Clinton, said the probe's goal was to "distract from the indictments, guilty pleas, and accusations of treason from [US President Donald] Trump's own people at the expense of our justice system's integrity". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Nick Merrill, a spokesman for Ms Clinton, said the probe's goal was to "distract from the indictments, guilty pleas, and accusations of treason from [US President Donald] Trump's own people at the expense of our justice system's integrity". (more...)
DMK boycotts Governor's speech in Tamil Nadu assembly, Dinakaran seated calmly
- January 08, 2018
DMK led by working president Mk Stalin on Monday boycotted Governor Vidya Sagar Rao's address on the first day of Tamil Nadu Assembly session, calling AIADMK govt as a minority one, saying they do not have the requisite number of MLAs after the disqualification of 18 MLAs. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
DMK led by working president Mk Stalin on Monday boycotted Governor Vidya Sagar Rao's address on the first day of Tamil Nadu Assembly session, calling AIADMK govt as a minority one, saying they do not have the requisite number of MLAs after the disqualification of 18 MLAs. (more...)
Egyptian TV hosts deny being ordered to publicly back Trump Jerusalem move
- January 08, 2018
According to Sunday's statement, Azmi Megahed, a news anchor said to have also been on the call, had never heard of Kholi and did not make any of the comments attributed to him by the Times . "Concessions are a must and if we reach a concession whereby Jerusalem will be - Ramallah will be the capital of Palestine, to end the war and so no one else dies, then we would go for it". (more...)
- January 08, 2018
According to Sunday's statement, Azmi Megahed, a news anchor said to have also been on the call, had never heard of Kholi and did not make any of the comments attributed to him by the Times . "Concessions are a must and if we reach a concession whereby Jerusalem will be - Ramallah will be the capital of Palestine, to end the war and so no one else dies, then we would go for it". (more...)
Iran Bans English in Primary Schools
- January 08, 2018
The teaching of English usually starts in middle school in Iran, at the ages of 12 to 14, but some primary schools below that age also have English classes. "That does not mean opposition to learning a foreign language, but [this is the] promotion of a foreign culture in the country and among children, young adults and youths", he said at the time. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
The teaching of English usually starts in middle school in Iran, at the ages of 12 to 14, but some primary schools below that age also have English classes. "That does not mean opposition to learning a foreign language, but [this is the] promotion of a foreign culture in the country and among children, young adults and youths", he said at the time. (more...)
Crew of 32 missing after ships collide off eastern China
- January 08, 2018
Saturday in waters about 160 sea miles east of the Yangtze River's estuary, the ministry said. The Panama-registered tanker was sailing from Iran to South Korea, carrying 136,000 tonnes of condensate, an ultra light crude. Chinese authorities have dispatched eight ships for the search and rescue operation, while South Korea have sent a plane and coastguard ship to help. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
Saturday in waters about 160 sea miles east of the Yangtze River's estuary, the ministry said. The Panama-registered tanker was sailing from Iran to South Korea, carrying 136,000 tonnes of condensate, an ultra light crude. Chinese authorities have dispatched eight ships for the search and rescue operation, while South Korea have sent a plane and coastguard ship to help. (more...)
Albemarle police detain juvenile in connection to social media threat
- January 08, 2018
In the Facebook post, Lancaster police said the department is working with the School District of Lancaster "to ensure the safety of students and staff at all schools within Lancaster city". The Albemarle County Police Department in Virginia released a statement Sunday night saying it has determined the post is a hoax and no longer considered a valid threat. (more...)
- January 08, 2018
In the Facebook post, Lancaster police said the department is working with the School District of Lancaster "to ensure the safety of students and staff at all schools within Lancaster city". The Albemarle County Police Department in Virginia released a statement Sunday night saying it has determined the post is a hoax and no longer considered a valid threat. (more...)
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