Health
Arkansas pitchers combine for no-hitter against Auburn
- May 27, 2017
As for the pitching, the combination of Dominic Taccolini, Matt Cronin and Josh Alberius did not give up a single hit over their seven innings of work, even while allowing five walks. Auburn seemingly didn't understand that rule, while Chad Spanberger flat-out ignored it. Lost in the excitement that was the Spanberger show, sophomore Jax Biggers went 2-for-3 with two triples and two runs scored, tying the tournament and school record for triples in a game. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
As for the pitching, the combination of Dominic Taccolini, Matt Cronin and Josh Alberius did not give up a single hit over their seven innings of work, even while allowing five walks. Auburn seemingly didn't understand that rule, while Chad Spanberger flat-out ignored it. Lost in the excitement that was the Spanberger show, sophomore Jax Biggers went 2-for-3 with two triples and two runs scored, tying the tournament and school record for triples in a game. (more...)
Department of Public Safety encouraging safe start to summer
- May 27, 2017
Col. Mark W. McDonough, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, said troopers will be on full patrols during peak travel times, strictly enforcing seat belts laws and keeping an eye out for impaired drivers. According to ABC17's last year's reports, 7 people died over the weekend, none of them in Mid-Missouri. "To make sure that you're trying to avoid a traffic collision, you want to increase our following distance, and slow down and definitely wear your seat belt". (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Col. Mark W. McDonough, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, said troopers will be on full patrols during peak travel times, strictly enforcing seat belts laws and keeping an eye out for impaired drivers. According to ABC17's last year's reports, 7 people died over the weekend, none of them in Mid-Missouri. "To make sure that you're trying to avoid a traffic collision, you want to increase our following distance, and slow down and definitely wear your seat belt". (more...)
Ethiopia's Tedros elected first African Director-General of WHO
- May 27, 2017
Sania Nishtar , a Pakistani cardiologist and expert in noncommunicable diseases, was eliminated after a first round with 38 votes. Health officials from more than 180 countries meeting in Geneva on Tuesday have elected a new leader for the World Health Organization . (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Sania Nishtar , a Pakistani cardiologist and expert in noncommunicable diseases, was eliminated after a first round with 38 votes. Health officials from more than 180 countries meeting in Geneva on Tuesday have elected a new leader for the World Health Organization . (more...)
Ethiopia's Adhanom elected as new World Health Organization chief
- May 27, 2017
Health ministers and other senior envoys to WHO's annual World Health Assembly elected Tedros over Dr. David Nabarro of Britain, a United Nations veteran, in a third and final round of voting. Tedros said, "It was a massive effort delivering massive results". He is the first African appointed to head the global health agency. "We are very pleased, and we invite him to visit Israel", she said. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Health ministers and other senior envoys to WHO's annual World Health Assembly elected Tedros over Dr. David Nabarro of Britain, a United Nations veteran, in a third and final round of voting. Tedros said, "It was a massive effort delivering massive results". He is the first African appointed to head the global health agency. "We are very pleased, and we invite him to visit Israel", she said. (more...)
Trump, French president share intense handshake
- May 27, 2017
US President Donald Trump welcomed his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron , to his first meeting at the US Embassy in Brussels on Thursday and praised his "tremendous victory". The pair met ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels - a city Trump called a "hellhole" in 2016 - and it was Macron who appeared to emerge victorious in the battle of the handshakes. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
US President Donald Trump welcomed his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron , to his first meeting at the US Embassy in Brussels on Thursday and praised his "tremendous victory". The pair met ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels - a city Trump called a "hellhole" in 2016 - and it was Macron who appeared to emerge victorious in the battle of the handshakes. (more...)
Boehner: Trump Has Been 'Complete Disaster'
- May 27, 2017
The former OH congressman said he has been friends with Trump for 15 years but never thought he would occupy the White House. During the speech, Boehner said he and Trump had been friends for 15 years and even golfed together. Someone in the audience brought up the investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation and whether Trump could be impeached. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The former OH congressman said he has been friends with Trump for 15 years but never thought he would occupy the White House. During the speech, Boehner said he and Trump had been friends for 15 years and even golfed together. Someone in the audience brought up the investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation and whether Trump could be impeached. (more...)
Trump scolds North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies, warns of unending fight against militants
- May 27, 2017
Cajoled on issues like climate change and NATO's defense pact, he's responded by scolding some of the United States' most loyal allies for not paying their fair share . "Terrorism must be stopped or. the horror you saw in Manchester and so many other places will continue forever", Trump said, referring to Monday's suicide bombing in the northern English city that killed 22 people, including children. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Cajoled on issues like climate change and NATO's defense pact, he's responded by scolding some of the United States' most loyal allies for not paying their fair share . "Terrorism must be stopped or. the horror you saw in Manchester and so many other places will continue forever", Trump said, referring to Monday's suicide bombing in the northern English city that killed 22 people, including children. (more...)
Gianforte wins US House race day after charged with assault
- May 27, 2017
The election, of course, was held just one day after Gianforte allegedly assaulted a reporter - an incident the Republican's campaign was caught lying about - though it's worth emphasizing that most of the state's ballots had already been cast via early voting. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The election, of course, was held just one day after Gianforte allegedly assaulted a reporter - an incident the Republican's campaign was caught lying about - though it's worth emphasizing that most of the state's ballots had already been cast via early voting. (more...)
Concrete steps have transformed lives of people
- May 27, 2017
Besides inaugurating, the Prime Minister along with Union Minister Nithin Gadkari and Assam Chief Minister Sarabananda Sonowal, travelled through the bridge with his convoy. Laying the foundation stone for an agricultural research institute, Modi said that farmers loved the government's schemes. Stressing on physical and social infrastructure, he added that the BJP's intent is to make development sustainable and fulfil the dreams of the country. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Besides inaugurating, the Prime Minister along with Union Minister Nithin Gadkari and Assam Chief Minister Sarabananda Sonowal, travelled through the bridge with his convoy. Laying the foundation stone for an agricultural research institute, Modi said that farmers loved the government's schemes. Stressing on physical and social infrastructure, he added that the BJP's intent is to make development sustainable and fulfil the dreams of the country. (more...)
'Beheaded' police chief safe amid clashes in besieged Philippines city
- May 26, 2017
The battles with the Maute group, which has pledged allegiance to Islamic State , started on Tuesday during a failed raid by security forces on one of the group's hideouts that spiraled into chaos. The gunmen belonged to the Maute group, which along with Hapilon's faction of the Abu Sayyaf , had pledged allegiance to IS, authorities said. The government says Hapilon has been the point man for Islamic State in the Philippines and has been collaborating with Maute leaders. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The battles with the Maute group, which has pledged allegiance to Islamic State , started on Tuesday during a failed raid by security forces on one of the group's hideouts that spiraled into chaos. The gunmen belonged to the Maute group, which along with Hapilon's faction of the Abu Sayyaf , had pledged allegiance to IS, authorities said. The government says Hapilon has been the point man for Islamic State in the Philippines and has been collaborating with Maute leaders. (more...)
Tax and spend: UK Labour Party releases its election pledges
- May 26, 2017
The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank said Labour's programme would take the tax burden to its highest level for around 70 years. JEREMY CORBYN has defended his leadership style and insisted the Labour manifesto reflected the views of the entire party. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank said Labour's programme would take the tax burden to its highest level for around 70 years. JEREMY CORBYN has defended his leadership style and insisted the Labour manifesto reflected the views of the entire party. (more...)
Vettel tops second practice times
- May 26, 2017
Even the normally inscrutable Raikkonen sounded upbeat. "We didn't have the greatest day today". The Ferrari auto is understood to be better at heating up the tyres at lower pressures while Hamilton complained over team radio about struggling to get them up to temperature, a problem confirmed by team-mate Valtteri Bottas . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Even the normally inscrutable Raikkonen sounded upbeat. "We didn't have the greatest day today". The Ferrari auto is understood to be better at heating up the tyres at lower pressures while Hamilton complained over team radio about struggling to get them up to temperature, a problem confirmed by team-mate Valtteri Bottas . (more...)
Greg Gianforte Apologizes for Body-Slamming Reporter; Wins Montana Election
- May 26, 2017
Against. Him. Vote For Rob Quist ". Libertarian Mark Wicks had 6% the vote with 17,655 votes. Montana voters are heading to the polls Thursday, Ma. The incident in question happened Wednesday night ahead of a campaign event for Republican candidate Greg Gianforte . The author of the Fox News account later clarified that Gianforte had one hand on each side of Jacobs's neck , a detail that did not alter her previous retelling. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Against. Him. Vote For Rob Quist ". Libertarian Mark Wicks had 6% the vote with 17,655 votes. Montana voters are heading to the polls Thursday, Ma. The incident in question happened Wednesday night ahead of a campaign event for Republican candidate Greg Gianforte . The author of the Fox News account later clarified that Gianforte had one hand on each side of Jacobs's neck , a detail that did not alter her previous retelling. (more...)
Lauder praises Trump for underscoring Jewish people's historic ties to Jerusalem
- May 26, 2017
The Trump administration's main accusation is that Tehran is destabilizing the region. He accused the foundation run by Bill and Hillary Clinton of corruption for accepting charitable contributions from Saudi Arabia and chastised first lady Michelle Obama for not covering her head during a visit to the Kingdom. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The Trump administration's main accusation is that Tehran is destabilizing the region. He accused the foundation run by Bill and Hillary Clinton of corruption for accepting charitable contributions from Saudi Arabia and chastised first lady Michelle Obama for not covering her head during a visit to the Kingdom. (more...)
Sugar In Jelly Bellies?
- May 26, 2017
Jelly Belly calls the suit nonsense, It's unclear what damages are being sought. As a rule, this stuff pretty much always has carbs, but Gomez contends Jelly Belly used the words "evaporated cane juice" in the ingredients, instead of saying "sugar" specifically, so that Sport Beans would look more attractive to athletes. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Jelly Belly calls the suit nonsense, It's unclear what damages are being sought. As a rule, this stuff pretty much always has carbs, but Gomez contends Jelly Belly used the words "evaporated cane juice" in the ingredients, instead of saying "sugar" specifically, so that Sport Beans would look more attractive to athletes. (more...)
Celtic's Moussa Dembele fit to start Scottish Cup final
- May 26, 2017
Rodgers has already guided the team to an unbeaten league campaign and emerged victorious in the League Cup final against Aberdeen . Gordon is also excited about the possibility of joining Celtic's treble-winning club, which now includes the teams from of 1967, 1969 and 2001. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Rodgers has already guided the team to an unbeaten league campaign and emerged victorious in the League Cup final against Aberdeen . Gordon is also excited about the possibility of joining Celtic's treble-winning club, which now includes the teams from of 1967, 1969 and 2001. (more...)
Gov. Walker wants Wisconsin to drug test Medicaid applicants
- May 26, 2017
Lawmakers voted to allow Walker to seek a federal waiver for the program, but the program could not be enacted without approval from the Joint Finance Committee. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) said his members are willing to negotiate on transportation. He says, "Ignoring the problem and putting a Band-Aid on it just won't work". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Lawmakers voted to allow Walker to seek a federal waiver for the program, but the program could not be enacted without approval from the Joint Finance Committee. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) said his members are willing to negotiate on transportation. He says, "Ignoring the problem and putting a Band-Aid on it just won't work". (more...)
Major oil producers agree to extend output cuts by nine months
- May 26, 2017
But the intended impact could be short-lived. "If you wanted to know where the downside risk is, it is not in OPEC's decision or in USA driving demand or in global inventories rebalancing". US West Texas intermediate crude futures ended at $US2.46 lower, or 4.8 per cent, at $US48.90 a barrel, breaking below $US50 for the first time all week. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
But the intended impact could be short-lived. "If you wanted to know where the downside risk is, it is not in OPEC's decision or in USA driving demand or in global inventories rebalancing". US West Texas intermediate crude futures ended at $US2.46 lower, or 4.8 per cent, at $US48.90 a barrel, breaking below $US50 for the first time all week. (more...)
Sessions: Justice Dept. to Ask Supreme Court to Review Travel Ban Ruling
- May 26, 2017
After his initial executive order on the subject was blocked in the courts, the president on March 6 signed a second order that bars entry to nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, because of "heightened threats" of terrorism based on conditions in those countries. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
After his initial executive order on the subject was blocked in the courts, the president on March 6 signed a second order that bars entry to nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, because of "heightened threats" of terrorism based on conditions in those countries. (more...)
Montana Republican Gianforte Wins U.S. House Race, Despite Assault Charge
- May 26, 2017
With most of the votes counted early Friday morning, Gianforte had a 51 percent to 43 percent lead over Democrat Rob Quist, a margin of about 27,000 votes. Gianforte was elected despite being charged with misdemeanor assault on Wednesday after witnesses said he grabbed a reporter for the Guardian newspaper and slammed him to the ground. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
With most of the votes counted early Friday morning, Gianforte had a 51 percent to 43 percent lead over Democrat Rob Quist, a margin of about 27,000 votes. Gianforte was elected despite being charged with misdemeanor assault on Wednesday after witnesses said he grabbed a reporter for the Guardian newspaper and slammed him to the ground. (more...)
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