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Man, 13-Year-Old Girl Killed in NYC Apartment Fire
- January 15, 2018
Investigators said first responders found the 13-year-old girl and the 62-year-old man unconscious in a fourth-floor apartment in the seven-story building. It wasn't immediately clear how many apartments were affected by the flames. Fire officials say the cause of the fire was accidental and was caused by an electric plate that was in close proximity to bedding. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Investigators said first responders found the 13-year-old girl and the 62-year-old man unconscious in a fourth-floor apartment in the seven-story building. It wasn't immediately clear how many apartments were affected by the flames. Fire officials say the cause of the fire was accidental and was caused by an electric plate that was in close proximity to bedding. (more...)
5 militants killed in ongoing Uri operation
- January 15, 2018
Five bodies of the terrorists have been recovered from the encounter site, while a search is on to find the sixth one. The operation is still in progess. They said that the search for the fourth militants is underway. In wake of the approaching Republic Day celebrations security has been beefed up in the region. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Five bodies of the terrorists have been recovered from the encounter site, while a search is on to find the sixth one. The operation is still in progess. They said that the search for the fourth militants is underway. In wake of the approaching Republic Day celebrations security has been beefed up in the region. (more...)
DACA Recipients Can Apply for Renewal
- January 15, 2018
Trump said Democrats aren't in favor of securing the border or stopping the flow of drugs, but are for taking money away from the military. "Hello my people just got the news that USCIS will be accepting DACA applications starting now". (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Trump said Democrats aren't in favor of securing the border or stopping the flow of drugs, but are for taking money away from the military. "Hello my people just got the news that USCIS will be accepting DACA applications starting now". (more...)
More cold air, good chance of some snow — FORECAST
- January 15, 2018
Keep up to date with changes to our forecast between now and Tuesday . This front now looks to move in sooner rather than later, which mean it will exit Northeast Kansas earlier, as well. Advisories are expected to be issued across middle Tennessee by Monday morning. Not only that, but blustery conditions and blowing snow on the roadways will also remain a concern. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Keep up to date with changes to our forecast between now and Tuesday . This front now looks to move in sooner rather than later, which mean it will exit Northeast Kansas earlier, as well. Advisories are expected to be issued across middle Tennessee by Monday morning. Not only that, but blustery conditions and blowing snow on the roadways will also remain a concern. (more...)
25 killed in recent Iran unrest: judiciary
- January 15, 2018
Many Iranians access Telegram using virtual private networks (VPNs) and other tools to bypass government filtering of the Internet, residents said. Hardliners had accused foreign groups of inciting the protests via social media. President Hassan Rouhani reportedly fought for the government to reinstate access to the service. Just three weeks before the unrest, on 19 December Rouhani told the country's first conference on civil liberties: "We will not seek to filter social media". (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Many Iranians access Telegram using virtual private networks (VPNs) and other tools to bypass government filtering of the Internet, residents said. Hardliners had accused foreign groups of inciting the protests via social media. President Hassan Rouhani reportedly fought for the government to reinstate access to the service. Just three weeks before the unrest, on 19 December Rouhani told the country's first conference on civil liberties: "We will not seek to filter social media". (more...)
U.S. announces breather for young immigrants
- January 15, 2018
In remarks on Twitter , Donald Trump said he did not believe the opposition party truly wanted to negotiate a new arrangement for so-called Dreamers (undocumented migrants brought to the United States illegally when they were children), 690,000 of whom are now shielded from deportation by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) programme, Efe reported. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
In remarks on Twitter , Donald Trump said he did not believe the opposition party truly wanted to negotiate a new arrangement for so-called Dreamers (undocumented migrants brought to the United States illegally when they were children), 690,000 of whom are now shielded from deportation by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) programme, Efe reported. (more...)
More snow on the way followed by risky cold
- January 15, 2018
Tonight: Cloudy with snow developing and continuing throughout the night. Here's the setup: Another in a series of arctic cold fronts is expected to sweep through the state on Tuesday . Cold air sticks around on Wednesday with moderating temperatures into the 30s, 40s to near 50 by next weekend. Baltimore health department Commissioner Leana Wen issued a "Code Blue" advisory from Saturday night through Monday morning. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Tonight: Cloudy with snow developing and continuing throughout the night. Here's the setup: Another in a series of arctic cold fronts is expected to sweep through the state on Tuesday . Cold air sticks around on Wednesday with moderating temperatures into the 30s, 40s to near 50 by next weekend. Baltimore health department Commissioner Leana Wen issued a "Code Blue" advisory from Saturday night through Monday morning. (more...)
Nearly 20 lakh devotees take holy dip on Makar Sankranti
- January 15, 2018
Stringent security measures were in place at Magh Mela area, where CCTv cameras have been installed at various points and local police, Provincial Armed Constabulary and UP Anti-Terrorism Squad are keeping a continuous vigil, the officials said. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Stringent security measures were in place at Magh Mela area, where CCTv cameras have been installed at various points and local police, Provincial Armed Constabulary and UP Anti-Terrorism Squad are keeping a continuous vigil, the officials said. (more...)
Auto seen on video clipping NYPD officer in Times Square
- January 15, 2018
A witness followed the officers and shot video along the way which shows them dodging traffic as they chased after the runaway auto for blocks before the first officer's injuries got the best of him. The driver accelerates and the officer is knocked to the ground as the auto speeds off. Officers give chase - at least one with his gun drawn - but the vehicle takes off down 42nd Street and gets away. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
A witness followed the officers and shot video along the way which shows them dodging traffic as they chased after the runaway auto for blocks before the first officer's injuries got the best of him. The driver accelerates and the officer is knocked to the ground as the auto speeds off. Officers give chase - at least one with his gun drawn - but the vehicle takes off down 42nd Street and gets away. (more...)
M1 closed after truck bursts into flames in NSW
- January 15, 2018
A auto was also damaged. Police say one person remains unaccounted for. The fire soon spread to bushland north of the crash site, and New South Wales Rural Fire Service was fighting the bushfire with the assistance of a water helicopter. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
A auto was also damaged. Police say one person remains unaccounted for. The fire soon spread to bushland north of the crash site, and New South Wales Rural Fire Service was fighting the bushfire with the assistance of a water helicopter. (more...)
Merriweather Post Pavilion Roof Collapses
- January 15, 2018
On Saturday morning, it was in its near-final position, and all that remained was to put it in its permanent place. No one was injured when the roof, which was in the process of being raised, appeared to fall victim to extreme wind conditions. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
On Saturday morning, it was in its near-final position, and all that remained was to put it in its permanent place. No one was injured when the roof, which was in the process of being raised, appeared to fall victim to extreme wind conditions. (more...)
Trump defends self after comments, says
- January 15, 2018
Trump has been accused of calling Haiti and African countries "s.holes" during an Oval Office meeting last week with a bipartisan group of six senators. "And I'm telling you it's a gross misrepresentation". "I'm telling you, he did not use that word", he said on ABC's "This Week" program. Trump has himself denied having used that word but has admitted using "tough" language in the meeting. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Trump has been accused of calling Haiti and African countries "s.holes" during an Oval Office meeting last week with a bipartisan group of six senators. "And I'm telling you it's a gross misrepresentation". "I'm telling you, he did not use that word", he said on ABC's "This Week" program. Trump has himself denied having used that word but has admitted using "tough" language in the meeting. (more...)
Deadly twin blasts rock central Baghdad
- January 15, 2018
The twin bombing attack came after a suicide bomber blew himself on Saturday at a checkpoint near Aden Square in northern Baghdad where eight people were killed and ten injured. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but it follows previous attacks by the Islamic State group. The blasts come after Iraq's security forces recently retook almost all the territories once held by the Islamic State (ISIS). (more...)
- January 15, 2018
The twin bombing attack came after a suicide bomber blew himself on Saturday at a checkpoint near Aden Square in northern Baghdad where eight people were killed and ten injured. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but it follows previous attacks by the Islamic State group. The blasts come after Iraq's security forces recently retook almost all the territories once held by the Islamic State (ISIS). (more...)
Ceiling collapses at Jakarta stock exchange
- January 15, 2018
The Jakarta Police did not confirm if there were any casualties. According to a report by SBS News, the cause of the incident is still unknown. The Indonesian police's Traffic Management Centre tweeted that several visitors and workers had been evacuated from the building. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
The Jakarta Police did not confirm if there were any casualties. According to a report by SBS News, the cause of the incident is still unknown. The Indonesian police's Traffic Management Centre tweeted that several visitors and workers had been evacuated from the building. (more...)
Amethi Welcomes 'Lord Ram Avatar' Rahul Gandhi, With Religion-Inspired Posters
- January 15, 2018
Aimed at the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the message on the poster reads: "Rahul roop mein bhagwan Ram ka avatar, 2019 mein ayega Rahul Raj". " Sonia Gandhi had refused to accept the PM post but Rahulji will do the honours for Amethi after his father late Rajiv Gandhi by becoming the PM of the country", Amethi Congress leader Rajesh Kumar said. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Aimed at the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the message on the poster reads: "Rahul roop mein bhagwan Ram ka avatar, 2019 mein ayega Rahul Raj". " Sonia Gandhi had refused to accept the PM post but Rahulji will do the honours for Amethi after his father late Rajiv Gandhi by becoming the PM of the country", Amethi Congress leader Rajesh Kumar said. (more...)
Hawaii lacked safeguards to prevent false alarm about missile attack: FCC
- January 15, 2018
This is not a drill", it read. As to why it took the agency almost 40 minutes to inform the public that the alert was bogus, Miyagi said that officials were forced to go through a number of steps as there was no deactivation template in place. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
This is not a drill", it read. As to why it took the agency almost 40 minutes to inform the public that the alert was bogus, Miyagi said that officials were forced to go through a number of steps as there was no deactivation template in place. (more...)
Oprah for president frenzy reflects Dem anxiety, experts say
- January 15, 2018
She added, however, "You always have the right to change her mind". As Democrats nationwide encourage Oprah Winfrey to seek the presidency in 2020, those closest to the media mogul are sending mixed messages about her political intentions. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
She added, however, "You always have the right to change her mind". As Democrats nationwide encourage Oprah Winfrey to seek the presidency in 2020, those closest to the media mogul are sending mixed messages about her political intentions. (more...)
Lonzo Ball is questionable for Monday's game against Memphis
- January 15, 2018
Ball is having the procedure performed in Memphis, Tennessee, where the Lakers are scheduled to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Look for the Lakers to provide another update once those results are in, which is when we should get a better indication on if he's going to miss any time. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Ball is having the procedure performed in Memphis, Tennessee, where the Lakers are scheduled to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Look for the Lakers to provide another update once those results are in, which is when we should get a better indication on if he's going to miss any time. (more...)
"I'm Not A Racist", Insists Trump After Furore Over "Shithole" Remark
- January 15, 2018
Just tell me how many European Union leaders or even ordinary politicians have bank accounts in Africa or even properties in Africa? The department had noted further that Trump's denial was not categorical, referring only to Haiti and not addressing the entirety of the statement attributed to him. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Just tell me how many European Union leaders or even ordinary politicians have bank accounts in Africa or even properties in Africa? The department had noted further that Trump's denial was not categorical, referring only to Haiti and not addressing the entirety of the statement attributed to him. (more...)
'Wrong button' pushed during 'shift change' blamed for false Hawaii missile alert
- January 15, 2018
On Saturday, it took the agency 38 minutes to send a second alert confirming the message was a false alarm . This is not going to happen again, as the governor said . Adam Salumi says he was relieved "That's not something you don't want to be here when something like this happens". When asked about the question responsible Ms Bow said, "I imagine that person is clearing out their desk right now". (more...)
- January 15, 2018
On Saturday, it took the agency 38 minutes to send a second alert confirming the message was a false alarm . This is not going to happen again, as the governor said . Adam Salumi says he was relieved "That's not something you don't want to be here when something like this happens". When asked about the question responsible Ms Bow said, "I imagine that person is clearing out their desk right now". (more...)
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