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Ingraham Endorses Ward Ahead of Trump's Phoenix Rally
- August 24, 2017
Kelli Ward , a former Arizona state senator who is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent U.S. Senator Jeff Flake . Still, there are two other Republicans - State treasurer Jeff DeWit and former state party chairman Robert Graham - who could still enter the race and are broadly regarded as standing better chances of defeating Flake should they jump in the race. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Kelli Ward , a former Arizona state senator who is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent U.S. Senator Jeff Flake . Still, there are two other Republicans - State treasurer Jeff DeWit and former state party chairman Robert Graham - who could still enter the race and are broadly regarded as standing better chances of defeating Flake should they jump in the race. (more...)
Federal Judge Blocks New Texas Voter ID Law
- August 24, 2017
The Corpus Christi judge's ruling is the latest twist in a six-year battle over Texas' laws restricting what forms of identification are accepted at the polls. Voters could present documents such as a voter registration certificate, a utility bill or a bank statement after the new law took effect next January. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The Corpus Christi judge's ruling is the latest twist in a six-year battle over Texas' laws restricting what forms of identification are accepted at the polls. Voters could present documents such as a voter registration certificate, a utility bill or a bank statement after the new law took effect next January. (more...)
Privacy a Fundamental Right or Not? SC to Pronounce Verdict Today
- August 24, 2017
The nine-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar , Justice J. Chelameswar, Justice S.A. Bobde, Justice R.K. Agrawal, Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, Justice D.Y. Justice Chandrachud wondered whether privacy, if recognised as a fundamental right, would be available only against state action or extend to actions by private individuals too. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The nine-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar , Justice J. Chelameswar, Justice S.A. Bobde, Justice R.K. Agrawal, Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, Justice D.Y. Justice Chandrachud wondered whether privacy, if recognised as a fundamental right, would be available only against state action or extend to actions by private individuals too. (more...)
Russian ambassador to Sudan found dead at Khartoum home
- August 24, 2017
The press secretary at Russia's embassy, Sergei Konyashin, said there were signs that the ambassador had suffered an heart attack. In 1977, he graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and joined the Soviet diplomatic service. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The press secretary at Russia's embassy, Sergei Konyashin, said there were signs that the ambassador had suffered an heart attack. In 1977, he graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and joined the Soviet diplomatic service. (more...)
Jackpot for tonight's Powerball is second largest in history
- August 24, 2017
Juhnowski said the same trend is being seen now, with Powerball ticket sales "already 18% ahead of where we were at the same time previous year". If no one hits the lottery here in Arkansas or around the nation tonight, the amount will roll to $1 billion or more depending on sales. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Juhnowski said the same trend is being seen now, with Powerball ticket sales "already 18% ahead of where we were at the same time previous year". If no one hits the lottery here in Arkansas or around the nation tonight, the amount will roll to $1 billion or more depending on sales. (more...)
United States 7th Fleet Commander to Be Relieved Amid Warships' Collisions
- August 24, 2017
An global search-and-rescue operation involving aircraft, divers and vessels from the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia is looking for the 10 U.S. U.S. Marine Corps. and Navy divers joined the search effort on Tuesday, accessing flooded compartments of the stricken ship, which is now docked at Singapore's Changi Naval Base. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
An global search-and-rescue operation involving aircraft, divers and vessels from the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia is looking for the 10 U.S. U.S. Marine Corps. and Navy divers joined the search effort on Tuesday, accessing flooded compartments of the stricken ship, which is now docked at Singapore's Changi Naval Base. (more...)
Voting for Bawana constituency in Delhi bypoll underway
- August 24, 2017
The Bawana bypoll on Wednesday will pose a real challenge for Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP ) to regain the trust deficit the party has been facing for quite some time. The counting will take place on August 28. All three major parties are eyeing a victory in the bypoll which is being seen as a barometer of their political influence. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The Bawana bypoll on Wednesday will pose a real challenge for Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP ) to regain the trust deficit the party has been facing for quite some time. The counting will take place on August 28. All three major parties are eyeing a victory in the bypoll which is being seen as a barometer of their political influence. (more...)
What are the new GCSE grades and what do they mean?
- August 24, 2017
It's the first time the new grading system will be used, in the biggest shake-up in a generation. "This could lead to them feeling anxious and struggling to cope on their own". It warned of the "profound effect" of introducing more grade boundaries. "But there's still plenty of uncertainty about what the results really show". (more...)
- August 24, 2017
It's the first time the new grading system will be used, in the biggest shake-up in a generation. "This could lead to them feeling anxious and struggling to cope on their own". It warned of the "profound effect" of introducing more grade boundaries. "But there's still plenty of uncertainty about what the results really show". (more...)
Alabama Senate GOP Front-Runner Roy Moore: Obama Not Born In America
- August 24, 2017
U.S. Sen. Luther Strange and challenger Roy Moore will face off in a candidate forum ahead of next month's Republican runoff. It shows that Moore has a net favorability of 20.8 percent, while odd is underwater with a net favorability of negative 6 percent. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
U.S. Sen. Luther Strange and challenger Roy Moore will face off in a candidate forum ahead of next month's Republican runoff. It shows that Moore has a net favorability of 20.8 percent, while odd is underwater with a net favorability of negative 6 percent. (more...)
Headless body identified as missing journalist Kim Wall
- August 24, 2017
Copenhagen Police investigator Jens Moller Jensen said: "We have noted one case from 1986 where the torso of a Japanese tourist was found in the harbour". It's a true testament to the impact she's had on others", she said. "She gave a voice to the weak, the vulnerable and marginalized people". "That voice had been needed for a long, long time ". (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Copenhagen Police investigator Jens Moller Jensen said: "We have noted one case from 1986 where the torso of a Japanese tourist was found in the harbour". It's a true testament to the impact she's had on others", she said. "She gave a voice to the weak, the vulnerable and marginalized people". "That voice had been needed for a long, long time ". (more...)
Dashcam video captures officer dancing with elderly woman
- August 24, 2017
Friends told KAAL-TV in Austin that Seiver loves to dance and that she is quite good at it. "Yup, yup, always dancing", Tammie said. Sgt. Lenz couldn't agree more. Sometimes you just need to dance! "Probably a little proud, I suppose, of the fact that it drew attention that I'm able to do what I can do". A police officer's dashcam captured a heart-melting moment between the officer and a dancing elderly woman. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Friends told KAAL-TV in Austin that Seiver loves to dance and that she is quite good at it. "Yup, yup, always dancing", Tammie said. Sgt. Lenz couldn't agree more. Sometimes you just need to dance! "Probably a little proud, I suppose, of the fact that it drew attention that I'm able to do what I can do". A police officer's dashcam captured a heart-melting moment between the officer and a dancing elderly woman. (more...)
United Nations criticises U.S. 'political failures' to reject racist violence
- August 24, 2017
The committee cited two victims by name: Heather D. Heyer , 32, who was killed when a driver plowed a auto into a crowd, and Deandre Harris , 20, who was savagely beaten by white supremacists wielding poles. In Phoenix for a campaign-style rally Tuesday night , the president again touched on the issue. At the campaign rally, Trump attempted to paint himself as a victim of the events in Charlottesville. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The committee cited two victims by name: Heather D. Heyer , 32, who was killed when a driver plowed a auto into a crowd, and Deandre Harris , 20, who was savagely beaten by white supremacists wielding poles. In Phoenix for a campaign-style rally Tuesday night , the president again touched on the issue. At the campaign rally, Trump attempted to paint himself as a victim of the events in Charlottesville. (more...)
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (DE) (WSM) Reaches 52-Week Low
- August 24, 2017
Mcrae Capital Management Inc increased Williams Sonoma Inc ( WSM ) stake by 7.14% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Tocqueville Asset Management has an ownership of 313,137 stocks of the specialty retailer's shares valued at $15,187,000 after scooping up an extra 2,390 shares through out the quarter. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Mcrae Capital Management Inc increased Williams Sonoma Inc ( WSM ) stake by 7.14% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Tocqueville Asset Management has an ownership of 313,137 stocks of the specialty retailer's shares valued at $15,187,000 after scooping up an extra 2,390 shares through out the quarter. (more...)
Sigma Planning Corp Acquires 15675 Shares of Rite Aid Corporation (RAD)
- August 24, 2017
It has underperformed by 16.84% the S&P500. Ancora Advisors Llc decreased Rite Aid Corp ( RAD ) stake by 54.57% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Bluecrest Capital Management Ltd sold 158,627 shares as Rite Aid Corp (Call) ( RAD)'s stock declined 41.75%. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
It has underperformed by 16.84% the S&P500. Ancora Advisors Llc decreased Rite Aid Corp ( RAD ) stake by 54.57% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Bluecrest Capital Management Ltd sold 158,627 shares as Rite Aid Corp (Call) ( RAD)'s stock declined 41.75%. (more...)
Charlottesville Victim's Mom 'Will Not' Speak to President Trump
- August 24, 2017
The senseless violence in Charlottesville has displayed for the nation and the world what we, at the Free Press, have long pointed out - that these statues venerating Confederate traitors are symbols of power for neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan , the alt-right and other extremists who cling to the false notion of white supremacy and the domination of others. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The senseless violence in Charlottesville has displayed for the nation and the world what we, at the Free Press, have long pointed out - that these statues venerating Confederate traitors are symbols of power for neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan , the alt-right and other extremists who cling to the false notion of white supremacy and the domination of others. (more...)
OBC reservation: Govt announces sub categorisations, increases creamy layer limit
- August 24, 2017
With an eye on expanding the other backward caste (OBC) base, prior to polls in key states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and the Lok Sabha elections of 2019, in the next 18 months, the Cabinet on Wednesday increased the income limit ceiling of OBCs for reservation in Central government jobs from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
With an eye on expanding the other backward caste (OBC) base, prior to polls in key states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and the Lok Sabha elections of 2019, in the next 18 months, the Cabinet on Wednesday increased the income limit ceiling of OBCs for reservation in Central government jobs from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. (more...)
SNC Lavlin: High Court rejects CBI petition
- August 24, 2017
The review plea is being heard by the Justice Ubaid bench. "The truth has won.", a jubilant Vijayan said, adding he always believed in the judiciary. The case then went into a limbo with a few judges deciding not to hear the case. As a minister, Vijayan had not done anything wrong and the high court has given him a "clean chit", he said. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The review plea is being heard by the Justice Ubaid bench. "The truth has won.", a jubilant Vijayan said, adding he always believed in the judiciary. The case then went into a limbo with a few judges deciding not to hear the case. As a minister, Vijayan had not done anything wrong and the high court has given him a "clean chit", he said. (more...)
Virginia Police Have Issued Four Arrest Warrants Against 'Nazi Crybaby' Christopher Cantwell
- August 24, 2017
The name Christopher Cantwell skyrocketed to notoriety last week when the self-proclaimed white supremacist was featured in a Vice News mini-doc about the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville , in which he bragged about his capability for violence, admitting that he'd like to see America elect someone "a lot more racist than Donald Trump". (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The name Christopher Cantwell skyrocketed to notoriety last week when the self-proclaimed white supremacist was featured in a Vice News mini-doc about the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville , in which he bragged about his capability for violence, admitting that he'd like to see America elect someone "a lot more racist than Donald Trump". (more...)
Srijan scam rocks Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi demands CM Nitish's resignation
- August 24, 2017
Lalu Yadav's Patna rally, aimed to displaying opposition unity and which is targetted at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and PM Narendra Modi government, is in big trouble. Nitish also tactfully avoiding to mention any particular names reported that behind the scene games were being played to engineer defections in his party. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Lalu Yadav's Patna rally, aimed to displaying opposition unity and which is targetted at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and PM Narendra Modi government, is in big trouble. Nitish also tactfully avoiding to mention any particular names reported that behind the scene games were being played to engineer defections in his party. (more...)
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:AEUA) Closed -7.3% Below Its 50 Day Average
- August 24, 2017
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's payout ratio is presently -5.14%. It closed at $42.27 lastly. Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:CY) has risen 39.45% since August 23, 2016 and is uptrending. The stock's market cap is $23.56 billion. The Company is engaged in developing, acquiring, and exploring for oil and natural-gas resources. It now has negative earnings. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's payout ratio is presently -5.14%. It closed at $42.27 lastly. Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:CY) has risen 39.45% since August 23, 2016 and is uptrending. The stock's market cap is $23.56 billion. The Company is engaged in developing, acquiring, and exploring for oil and natural-gas resources. It now has negative earnings. (more...)
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