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Rhino Poaching Stats: Slight Decrease But still Far Too High
- January 26, 2018
South Africa is battling a scourge of rhino poaching fuelled by insatiable demand for their horn in Asia. WWF South Africa, commenting on the stats agrees, saying, "Poaching syndicates on the ground are connected to cross-border wildlife trafficking networks and continue to redirect their efforts to where the risk is lower and the benefits greater". (more...)
- January 26, 2018
South Africa is battling a scourge of rhino poaching fuelled by insatiable demand for their horn in Asia. WWF South Africa, commenting on the stats agrees, saying, "Poaching syndicates on the ground are connected to cross-border wildlife trafficking networks and continue to redirect their efforts to where the risk is lower and the benefits greater". (more...)
NY, NJ and CT to sue over federal tax deductions
- January 26, 2018
December 28: IRS to property tax prepayers: Not so fast! "There is a very strong argument that the bill is a fundamental violation of states' rights and repugnant to the very concept of federalism that formed this nation", New York Gov. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
December 28: IRS to property tax prepayers: Not so fast! "There is a very strong argument that the bill is a fundamental violation of states' rights and repugnant to the very concept of federalism that formed this nation", New York Gov. (more...)
Violent crime down during first half of 2017, murder rate up
- January 26, 2018
That includes a 2.4 percent decrease in rape, 6.1 percent decrease in burglary and a 0.1 percent decrease in aggravated assault. But the less-than-one percent drop in violent crime in the first half of 2017 paled in comparison to other recent years - there was a 4.4 percent drop in violent crime in 2013, for instance. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
That includes a 2.4 percent decrease in rape, 6.1 percent decrease in burglary and a 0.1 percent decrease in aggravated assault. But the less-than-one percent drop in violent crime in the first half of 2017 paled in comparison to other recent years - there was a 4.4 percent drop in violent crime in 2013, for instance. (more...)
Trump touts strong USA economy at Davos forum
- January 26, 2018
He said it was a "false rumour" that the relationship was strained and that he wanted to "correct it". President Donald Trump tried to toe the line between anti-trade populism and globalism Friday as he wooed global political and business leaders to funnel more money into the American economy. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
He said it was a "false rumour" that the relationship was strained and that he wanted to "correct it". President Donald Trump tried to toe the line between anti-trade populism and globalism Friday as he wooed global political and business leaders to funnel more money into the American economy. (more...)
Trump approves tariffs on imported solar cells, modules
- January 26, 2018
Bankrupt Suniva, majority-owned by Hong Kong-based Shunfeng International Clean Energy, and SolarWorld, the US arm of Germany's SolarWorld AG, had said they can not compete with the influx of cheap imports which has caused panel prices to fall more than 30 percent since 2016. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Bankrupt Suniva, majority-owned by Hong Kong-based Shunfeng International Clean Energy, and SolarWorld, the US arm of Germany's SolarWorld AG, had said they can not compete with the influx of cheap imports which has caused panel prices to fall more than 30 percent since 2016. (more...)
Girl, 14, 'assaulted with pineapple during school lunch break'
- January 26, 2018
Butler Township police said they are investigating an incident at Butler Intermediate High School in which they said a 14-year-old girl with a severe pineapple allergy was intentionally exposed to the fruit by another student. Police are classifying the incident as an assault. Other students said, 'No, you can't do this. A 14-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted with a pineapple during a high school lunch break, police say. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Butler Township police said they are investigating an incident at Butler Intermediate High School in which they said a 14-year-old girl with a severe pineapple allergy was intentionally exposed to the fruit by another student. Police are classifying the incident as an assault. Other students said, 'No, you can't do this. A 14-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted with a pineapple during a high school lunch break, police say. (more...)
Federal inmate caught attempting to smuggle drugs, alcohol, food into complex
- January 26, 2018
Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Marcus McLellan told the Beaumont Enterprise that the arrest highlights a growing problem of contraband smuggled into the prison by inmates - who have walked off the facility "pretty much since Day 1" to pick up banned items and bring them back to their cells. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Marcus McLellan told the Beaumont Enterprise that the arrest highlights a growing problem of contraband smuggled into the prison by inmates - who have walked off the facility "pretty much since Day 1" to pick up banned items and bring them back to their cells. (more...)
Tejashwi accuses BJP, Nitish for conspiring against Lalu
- January 26, 2018
He was speaking after Lalu Prasad along with another former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra was convicted by the Special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ranchi in connection with fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 33.67 crore from the Chaibasa Treasury in 1992-1993. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
He was speaking after Lalu Prasad along with another former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra was convicted by the Special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ranchi in connection with fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 33.67 crore from the Chaibasa Treasury in 1992-1993. (more...)
Germany is suffering from difficulties and polarization for decades, Merkel tells Davos
- January 26, 2018
Both parties suffered heavy losses to the far-right in national elections in September and Merkel was weakened further by the collapse in November of three-way coalition talks with other parties, raising questions about her future. Leaders of the SPD are due to begin formal coalition talks with Mrs Merkel's party soon but have pledged to put the final deal, expected in about three weeks' time, to a postal vote of all 440,000 party members. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Both parties suffered heavy losses to the far-right in national elections in September and Merkel was weakened further by the collapse in November of three-way coalition talks with other parties, raising questions about her future. Leaders of the SPD are due to begin formal coalition talks with Mrs Merkel's party soon but have pledged to put the final deal, expected in about three weeks' time, to a postal vote of all 440,000 party members. (more...)
Assange lawyers go to court in bid to drop arrest warrant
- January 26, 2018
In May a year ago, Swedish prosecutors dropped their investigation into the allegation and withdrew their European Arrest Warrant. Lawyers for Julian Assange asked a British court on Friday to drop a United Kingdom arrest warrant for the WikiLeaks founder, a move that would free him to leave the Ecuadorean embassy after more than five years. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
In May a year ago, Swedish prosecutors dropped their investigation into the allegation and withdrew their European Arrest Warrant. Lawyers for Julian Assange asked a British court on Friday to drop a United Kingdom arrest warrant for the WikiLeaks founder, a move that would free him to leave the Ecuadorean embassy after more than five years. (more...)
Youngstown judge appointed to state Supreme Court
- January 26, 2018
O'Neill is running for OH governor as a Democrat. Though DeGenaro's appointment leaves the Ohio Supreme Court an all-Republican bench, she told Kasich she does not take into account political considerations or parties when deciding cases. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
O'Neill is running for OH governor as a Democrat. Though DeGenaro's appointment leaves the Ohio Supreme Court an all-Republican bench, she told Kasich she does not take into account political considerations or parties when deciding cases. (more...)
Kansas City Southern (KSU) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
- January 26, 2018
The stock increased 0.92% or $1.03 during the last trading session, reaching $112.69. About 1.38M shares traded or 16.77% up from the average. Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU ) has declined 0.27% since January 25, 2017 and is downtrending. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The stock increased 0.92% or $1.03 during the last trading session, reaching $112.69. About 1.38M shares traded or 16.77% up from the average. Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU ) has declined 0.27% since January 25, 2017 and is downtrending. (more...)
Police called after man enters Kansas basketball dorm offering 'free-throw advice'
- January 26, 2018
According to the Lawrence Journal-World , University of Kansas police were called Wednesday after a fan entered the player dorm to offer some advice on free throws. That plan paid dividends and after Azubuike's six missed free throws, Kansas lost by just five points, 85-80. Although police didn't reveal which player, specifically, the fan was attempting to offer free-throw assistance to, Azubuike is a safe bet. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
According to the Lawrence Journal-World , University of Kansas police were called Wednesday after a fan entered the player dorm to offer some advice on free throws. That plan paid dividends and after Azubuike's six missed free throws, Kansas lost by just five points, 85-80. Although police didn't reveal which player, specifically, the fan was attempting to offer free-throw assistance to, Azubuike is a safe bet. (more...)
Months of missing texts found from former special counsel agent, DOJ says
- January 26, 2018
The messages between FBI agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page have come under scrutiny primarily by GOP lawmakers who say that they are proof of political bias against President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump: If there's no wall, there's no DACA fix Trump appears to call out Samsung over missing FBI text messages Trump Commerce pick told lawmakers he would look at reversing Obama move on internet oversight: report MORE in the Russian Federation investigations and in the FBI overall. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The messages between FBI agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page have come under scrutiny primarily by GOP lawmakers who say that they are proof of political bias against President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump: If there's no wall, there's no DACA fix Trump appears to call out Samsung over missing FBI text messages Trump Commerce pick told lawmakers he would look at reversing Obama move on internet oversight: report MORE in the Russian Federation investigations and in the FBI overall. (more...)
Banco Santander, SA (SAN) Stake Lessened by Wells Fargo & Company MN
- January 26, 2018
The simple moving average is the most common method used to calculate the moving average of prices. ADX calculations are made based on the moving average price range expansion over a specified amount of time. The most recent bid on the stock was registered at $11.22. The last close places the company's stock about $0.18 off its 52 week high of $11.37 and $4.52 above the 52 week low of $6.67. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The simple moving average is the most common method used to calculate the moving average of prices. ADX calculations are made based on the moving average price range expansion over a specified amount of time. The most recent bid on the stock was registered at $11.22. The last close places the company's stock about $0.18 off its 52 week high of $11.37 and $4.52 above the 52 week low of $6.67. (more...)
USA envoy says snap Venezuela elections won't be free or fair
- January 26, 2018
Venezuela expelled the Brazilian and the Canadian ambassadors to Caracas in December, citing interference and both countries responded by expelling their Venezuelan ambassadors. "However, if the opposition chooses not to contest the elections, Maduro will be enabled to straightforwardly extend his mandate for a new six-year presidential term". (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Venezuela expelled the Brazilian and the Canadian ambassadors to Caracas in December, citing interference and both countries responded by expelling their Venezuelan ambassadors. "However, if the opposition chooses not to contest the elections, Maduro will be enabled to straightforwardly extend his mandate for a new six-year presidential term". (more...)
DOJ watchdog says Federal Bureau of Investigation employees' missing texts recovered
- January 26, 2018
Seems kind of depressing. Horowitz, whose office is conducting its own review into the FBI's handling of the Clinton matter, discovered the texts over the summer and informed Mueller. Page had previously returned to her duties at the FBI when an initial cache of message were turned over to the inspector general as part of a separate inquiry into FBI's handling of its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of private email server while secretary of State. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Seems kind of depressing. Horowitz, whose office is conducting its own review into the FBI's handling of the Clinton matter, discovered the texts over the summer and informed Mueller. Page had previously returned to her duties at the FBI when an initial cache of message were turned over to the inspector general as part of a separate inquiry into FBI's handling of its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of private email server while secretary of State. (more...)
China's new Arctic policy sheds light on Polar Silk Road
- January 26, 2018
It said it would do so "jointly with Arctic States, while respecting traditions and cultures of the Arctic residents including the indigenous peoples and conserving natural environment ". The white paper comes amid mounting speculation over China's ambitions in the Arctic. Now China wants to build an "ice silk road as a major strategic cooperative initiative", Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou said at a press conference in Beijing . (more...)
- January 26, 2018
It said it would do so "jointly with Arctic States, while respecting traditions and cultures of the Arctic residents including the indigenous peoples and conserving natural environment ". The white paper comes amid mounting speculation over China's ambitions in the Arctic. Now China wants to build an "ice silk road as a major strategic cooperative initiative", Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou said at a press conference in Beijing . (more...)
RUSSIA PROBE: White House releases list of employees questioned by Mueller
- January 26, 2018
Hannity then opened the floor for commentary from former Trump aide Sebastian Gorka and former Republican Party presidential candidate Herman Cain, both of whom discussed news of the text messages exchanged between Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Peter Strzok and lawyer Lisa Page instead. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Hannity then opened the floor for commentary from former Trump aide Sebastian Gorka and former Republican Party presidential candidate Herman Cain, both of whom discussed news of the text messages exchanged between Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Peter Strzok and lawyer Lisa Page instead. (more...)
Senate advances bill to reopen government
- January 26, 2018
Last week, he told a bipartisan group of lawmakers that he would sign a bill that funded the government and protected the Dreamers if it included more money for border security. "Some of us struggle to trust him", Sen. "President Trump is right". Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats agreed to back the bill reopening government after he and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to begin debating an immigration bill by February 8. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Last week, he told a bipartisan group of lawmakers that he would sign a bill that funded the government and protected the Dreamers if it included more money for border security. "Some of us struggle to trust him", Sen. "President Trump is right". Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats agreed to back the bill reopening government after he and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to begin debating an immigration bill by February 8. (more...)
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