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Northern Wisconsin sheriff's deputy shot and killed; suspect arrested
- October 31, 2016
The suspect is Doug Nitek was taken to an area jail, and remains in custody. He radioed in a description of the vehicle but did not respond to additional radio traffic or calls to his cell phone. The sheriff did not elaborate on how law enforcement identified Nitek as the suspect. "Dispatch lost contact with the deputy and when backup arrived minutes later, they found the deputy had been shot and killed". (more...)
- October 31, 2016
The suspect is Doug Nitek was taken to an area jail, and remains in custody. He radioed in a description of the vehicle but did not respond to additional radio traffic or calls to his cell phone. The sheriff did not elaborate on how law enforcement identified Nitek as the suspect. "Dispatch lost contact with the deputy and when backup arrived minutes later, they found the deputy had been shot and killed". (more...)
Magnitude-6.6 quake is latest to strike central Italy
- October 31, 2016
Twenty people were injured, some seriously, said Fabrizio Curcio, the head of Italy's civil protection agency. The quake hit the same central regions that have been rocked by repeated tremors over the past two months. Nine people have been pulled out from the rubble, Italian media said. The hilltop town of Camerino, some 60 kilometers from Ancona, suffered new building collapses, but there were no reports of injuries. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Twenty people were injured, some seriously, said Fabrizio Curcio, the head of Italy's civil protection agency. The quake hit the same central regions that have been rocked by repeated tremors over the past two months. Nine people have been pulled out from the rubble, Italian media said. The hilltop town of Camerino, some 60 kilometers from Ancona, suffered new building collapses, but there were no reports of injuries. (more...)
President Obama Reads Mean Tweets on 'Jimmy Kimmel'
- October 31, 2016
Dropping the phone was a nice touch, if we may add. President Barack Obama talks to host Jimmy Kimmel during a commercial break in between taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live! " show in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. "There's no evidence that that has happened in the past, or that there are instances in which that will happen this time", Obama said . ► When Kimmel asked Obama if he ever laughs when he watches Trump debate, Obama responded, "Most of the time". (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Dropping the phone was a nice touch, if we may add. President Barack Obama talks to host Jimmy Kimmel during a commercial break in between taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live! " show in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. "There's no evidence that that has happened in the past, or that there are instances in which that will happen this time", Obama said . ► When Kimmel asked Obama if he ever laughs when he watches Trump debate, Obama responded, "Most of the time". (more...)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief Jens Stoltenberg says alliance wants no cold war with Russian Federation
- October 31, 2016
But the breakdown of a U.S-Russia brokered ceasefire in Syria on October 3, followed by USA accusations that Russian Federation has used cyber attacks to disrupt the presidential election, have signaled a worsening of ties. The Russian government vowed to response on the continuing build-up of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces along the western flank of the country. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
But the breakdown of a U.S-Russia brokered ceasefire in Syria on October 3, followed by USA accusations that Russian Federation has used cyber attacks to disrupt the presidential election, have signaled a worsening of ties. The Russian government vowed to response on the continuing build-up of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces along the western flank of the country. (more...)
Packers LB Matthews battling hamstring issue
- October 31, 2016
He then converted a two-point conversion with his legs, putting Green Bay ahead 32-26. A promising start to the season, only to get sidetracked by a deflating loss. After a disappointing rookie season, he's become a force at getting to the quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hit Jordy Nelson on a bomb out of the slot, eventually leading to a shorter Nelson touchdown pass. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
He then converted a two-point conversion with his legs, putting Green Bay ahead 32-26. A promising start to the season, only to get sidetracked by a deflating loss. After a disappointing rookie season, he's become a force at getting to the quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hit Jordy Nelson on a bomb out of the slot, eventually leading to a shorter Nelson touchdown pass. (more...)
Iraqi forces free town from IS
- October 31, 2016
Iraq's Shia militia groups say they have launched an attack against Islamic State militants west of Mosul , as the offensive to retake the city continues. He said the USA -led coalition, which is providing airstrikes and ground support to the Iraqi military and Kurdish forces known as the peshmerga , is not playing any role in the Shiite militias' advance. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Iraq's Shia militia groups say they have launched an attack against Islamic State militants west of Mosul , as the offensive to retake the city continues. He said the USA -led coalition, which is providing airstrikes and ground support to the Iraqi military and Kurdish forces known as the peshmerga , is not playing any role in the Shiite militias' advance. (more...)
UNESCO head faces 'death threats' over Jerusalem vote
- October 31, 2016
Jordan and Israel have a peace treaty and cooperate closely on security issues, but disagreements over policy at the holy site frequently lead to friction between the two countries. What's next? A UNESCO decision denying the connection between peanut butter and jelly? "Batman and Robin? Rock "n" roll?" Israel and the Palestinians have a long list of grievances against one another. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Jordan and Israel have a peace treaty and cooperate closely on security issues, but disagreements over policy at the holy site frequently lead to friction between the two countries. What's next? A UNESCO decision denying the connection between peanut butter and jelly? "Batman and Robin? Rock "n" roll?" Israel and the Palestinians have a long list of grievances against one another. (more...)
U.S. says it detected failed NKorean missile launch
- October 31, 2016
Thirty-three minutes is the maximum time it would take a nuclear-tipped missile from the farthest point of the earth to reach the US. North Korea's missile threats have grown this week. Navy Commander Gary Ross in a statement. On the USA side, the representatives are Robert Gallucci, a former State Department Special Envoy on the North Korean nuclear issue and Joseph DeTrani, former Special Envoy for the Six-Party Talks, as well as two researchers with expertise on North Korea . (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Thirty-three minutes is the maximum time it would take a nuclear-tipped missile from the farthest point of the earth to reach the US. North Korea's missile threats have grown this week. Navy Commander Gary Ross in a statement. On the USA side, the representatives are Robert Gallucci, a former State Department Special Envoy on the North Korean nuclear issue and Joseph DeTrani, former Special Envoy for the Six-Party Talks, as well as two researchers with expertise on North Korea . (more...)
FBI to Conduct New Investigation of Clinton Emails
- October 31, 2016
But Comey chose to disregard that warning and went ahead and sent the letter to Congress . Comey's decision to send the letter angered his superiors at the Justice Department , but officials acknowledge there is little they can do given the fallout of the Attorney General's meeting with Bill Clinton on the Arizona tarmac this past summer. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
But Comey chose to disregard that warning and went ahead and sent the letter to Congress . Comey's decision to send the letter angered his superiors at the Justice Department , but officials acknowledge there is little they can do given the fallout of the Attorney General's meeting with Bill Clinton on the Arizona tarmac this past summer. (more...)
Wolverines clip mistake-prone Spartans, change the guard for a year
- October 31, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Curtis Samuel ran for a 3-yard touchdown with 9:43 left to give Ohio State a lead and J.T. Barrett converted two key third downs on a game-sealing drive to give the sixth-ranked Buckeyes a victory against Northwestern. It will be the passing of the Huskers' Jake Browning against the Utes' rushing attack led by Joe Williams, who ran for a school-record 332 yards last week against UCLA. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Curtis Samuel ran for a 3-yard touchdown with 9:43 left to give Ohio State a lead and J.T. Barrett converted two key third downs on a game-sealing drive to give the sixth-ranked Buckeyes a victory against Northwestern. It will be the passing of the Huskers' Jake Browning against the Utes' rushing attack led by Joe Williams, who ran for a school-record 332 yards last week against UCLA. (more...)
Syria rebels keep up offensive on western Aleppo
- October 31, 2016
Intense fighting on Sunday rocked the western districts, battered by hundreds of rebel rockets and artillery shelling, according to Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. A reporter inside the city for the Lebanon-based Al-Mayadeen TV channel confirmed that the rebels have attacked the Zahraa neighborhood. The claims come amid a fierce rebel offensive in Aleppo, which has been divided for years between the government-held western sector and rebel-held east. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Intense fighting on Sunday rocked the western districts, battered by hundreds of rebel rockets and artillery shelling, according to Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. A reporter inside the city for the Lebanon-based Al-Mayadeen TV channel confirmed that the rebels have attacked the Zahraa neighborhood. The claims come amid a fierce rebel offensive in Aleppo, which has been divided for years between the government-held western sector and rebel-held east. (more...)
European Union and Canada sign delayed CETA trade accord
- October 31, 2016
The deal, which the Belgian region of Wallonia almost axed, is expected to boost trade by billions through cuts in tariffs. "After my talks with all 28 member states' leaders I have no doubt Ceta is the least controversial trade agreement you could imagine". (more...)
- October 31, 2016
The deal, which the Belgian region of Wallonia almost axed, is expected to boost trade by billions through cuts in tariffs. "After my talks with all 28 member states' leaders I have no doubt Ceta is the least controversial trade agreement you could imagine". (more...)
Investigators assess FedEx plane after Florida airport fire
- October 31, 2016
Open the door!' Everyone's screaming and jumping on top of each other to open the door, " Ms Ahmed said. Dramatic images surfaced of an American Airlines jet going up in flames on the tarmac of Chicago O'Hare Airport yesterday. The passengers were to be placed on another flight to Miami Friday evening. 767 had an engine malfunction just before the fire, said Leslie Scott, a spokeswoman for American. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Open the door!' Everyone's screaming and jumping on top of each other to open the door, " Ms Ahmed said. Dramatic images surfaced of an American Airlines jet going up in flames on the tarmac of Chicago O'Hare Airport yesterday. The passengers were to be placed on another flight to Miami Friday evening. 767 had an engine malfunction just before the fire, said Leslie Scott, a spokeswoman for American. (more...)
President Obama Laughs Off Trump, Reads Mean Tweets on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
- October 31, 2016
Obama's response: "Well, at least I will go down as a president". Dropping the phone was a nice touch, if we may add. Not only has Obama commuted a record-breaking number of prison sentences , most of which were for drug-related offenses, he's also lightened up the mood of this impending election as his final term comes to close. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Obama's response: "Well, at least I will go down as a president". Dropping the phone was a nice touch, if we may add. Not only has Obama commuted a record-breaking number of prison sentences , most of which were for drug-related offenses, he's also lightened up the mood of this impending election as his final term comes to close. (more...)
Suits star Meghan Markle linked to Prince Harry
- October 31, 2016
Markle, 35, is best known for her role as paralegal Rachel Zane in Suits, which shoots in Toronto . "It's too early to say if the relationship will lead to anything long-term but who knows?" the source added. She had previously married USA film producer Trevor Engelson in 2011 but the couple split up in 2013. His brother Prince William also took care to keep his relationship with Kate Middleton secret, which garnered a lot of media attention on her 25th birthday back in January 2007, ... (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Markle, 35, is best known for her role as paralegal Rachel Zane in Suits, which shoots in Toronto . "It's too early to say if the relationship will lead to anything long-term but who knows?" the source added. She had previously married USA film producer Trevor Engelson in 2011 but the couple split up in 2013. His brother Prince William also took care to keep his relationship with Kate Middleton secret, which garnered a lot of media attention on her 25th birthday back in January 2007, ... (more...)
Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB again, firing on till 8 am
- October 31, 2016
Pakistani troops fired shells from across the LoC to the Indian side early Saturday morning in which one woman - Shaheena Begum - was injured, the officials said. This is not the first time Pakistan has mutilated the bodies of Indian soldiers. The deceased soldier was identified as 26-year-old Sepoy Mandeep Singh hailing from Kurukshetra, Haryana. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Pakistani troops fired shells from across the LoC to the Indian side early Saturday morning in which one woman - Shaheena Begum - was injured, the officials said. This is not the first time Pakistan has mutilated the bodies of Indian soldiers. The deceased soldier was identified as 26-year-old Sepoy Mandeep Singh hailing from Kurukshetra, Haryana. (more...)
Cibulkova upsets Kerber to win WTA Finals title
- October 31, 2016
Cibulkova lost her first two round robin matches before beating Simona Halep to squeeze into the semi-finals and her victory on Sunday matches the feat of 2015 victor Agnieszka Radwanska , who captured the title with a 1-2 pool record. Their victory in the season-ending tournament, open only to the top eight doubles pairs, rounds off a remarkable year in which they reached the finals of the French Open and won Olympic gold. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Cibulkova lost her first two round robin matches before beating Simona Halep to squeeze into the semi-finals and her victory on Sunday matches the feat of 2015 victor Agnieszka Radwanska , who captured the title with a 1-2 pool record. Their victory in the season-ending tournament, open only to the top eight doubles pairs, rounds off a remarkable year in which they reached the finals of the French Open and won Olympic gold. (more...)
Indian Army destroys four Pakistani posts across LoC
- October 31, 2016
The BSF soldier's death comes a day after a jawan of 17 Sikh Light Infantry battalion was killed in encounter with terrorists in Machhil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara and his body was mutilated. Just before retiring, former army chief General Bikram Singh, who headed the Indian Army when the incident happened, had said India gave a "befitting reply". (more...)
- October 31, 2016
The BSF soldier's death comes a day after a jawan of 17 Sikh Light Infantry battalion was killed in encounter with terrorists in Machhil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara and his body was mutilated. Just before retiring, former army chief General Bikram Singh, who headed the Indian Army when the incident happened, had said India gave a "befitting reply". (more...)
Donald Trump is 'threatening' US democracy: Hillary Clinton
- October 31, 2016
The dinner, which benefits Roman Catholic charities , is held in the final two weeks of a presidential campaign, and includes remarks delivered by the candidates. "When ultimately she got the mic, she had some very amusing things that she had said, and I don't think they got as many laughs as they could have just because the tone in the room had shifted a bit". (more...)
- October 31, 2016
The dinner, which benefits Roman Catholic charities , is held in the final two weeks of a presidential campaign, and includes remarks delivered by the candidates. "When ultimately she got the mic, she had some very amusing things that she had said, and I don't think they got as many laughs as they could have just because the tone in the room had shifted a bit". (more...)
DOJ Rolls Out Plan to Protect Voting Rights
- October 31, 2016
Anyone who has requested a mail-in ballot and has not received it should call their local election officials to check on its status, Cascos said . "It's not actually early voting , it's just if you're gonna be out of the county, on election day, we do provide extra hours for you to come in", Karen Davis, one of the Deputy Commissioners at the Broome County Board of Elections explained. (more...)
- October 31, 2016
Anyone who has requested a mail-in ballot and has not received it should call their local election officials to check on its status, Cascos said . "It's not actually early voting , it's just if you're gonna be out of the county, on election day, we do provide extra hours for you to come in", Karen Davis, one of the Deputy Commissioners at the Broome County Board of Elections explained. (more...)
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