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Betsy DeVos Sued By 18 (!) States Over For-Profit College Rules
- July 06, 2017
In a joint complaint filed Thursday at federal court in Washington, the coalition of attorneys general said DeVos's department improperly delayed parts of the so-called Borrower Defense Rule. General Eric Schneiderman, who also was among those filing the suit. DeVos announced last month that her department was planning to re-do both the borrower defense rule and the Gainful Employment Rule, which requires schools to ensure their career training programs actually prepare students for ... (more...)
- July 06, 2017
In a joint complaint filed Thursday at federal court in Washington, the coalition of attorneys general said DeVos's department improperly delayed parts of the so-called Borrower Defense Rule. General Eric Schneiderman, who also was among those filing the suit. DeVos announced last month that her department was planning to re-do both the borrower defense rule and the Gainful Employment Rule, which requires schools to ensure their career training programs actually prepare students for ... (more...)
Daniil Medvedev & Bernard Tomic fined for 'unsportsmanlike behaviour' at Wimbledon
- July 06, 2017
Only Italian hot-head Fabio Fognini, who was hit with a $US20,000 ($A27,500) fine for a wild tantrum in 2014, has ever copped a more severe financial punishment at the game's showpiece. "We all have our flaws", said Novak Djokovic , when asked about Head's decision. "It was definitely a mental issue out there". Medvedev had a number of disputes with umpire Mariana Alves during his second-round defeat on Wednesday and ended the match by throwing coins at her chair. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
Only Italian hot-head Fabio Fognini, who was hit with a $US20,000 ($A27,500) fine for a wild tantrum in 2014, has ever copped a more severe financial punishment at the game's showpiece. "We all have our flaws", said Novak Djokovic , when asked about Head's decision. "It was definitely a mental issue out there". Medvedev had a number of disputes with umpire Mariana Alves during his second-round defeat on Wednesday and ended the match by throwing coins at her chair. (more...)
Hanscom Air Force Base evacuated after vehicle tests positive for explosives
- July 06, 2017
A representative for the company told Boston 25 News they were scheduled to go to Hanscom. An evacuation order was prompted at 9 a.m. Thursday, with the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad being called in a short while later. Police set a perimeter extending up to 1,500 feet from the truck in all directions and have advised news choppers to refrain from flying overhead. Nearby base facilities have been evacuated. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
A representative for the company told Boston 25 News they were scheduled to go to Hanscom. An evacuation order was prompted at 9 a.m. Thursday, with the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad being called in a short while later. Police set a perimeter extending up to 1,500 feet from the truck in all directions and have advised news choppers to refrain from flying overhead. Nearby base facilities have been evacuated. (more...)
European Union lawmakers urge China to let Nobel dissident seek medical help
- July 06, 2017
In 2010, while in prison, Liu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "his long and nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights in China" - prompting an infuriated Beijing to place his wife under house arrest and freeze diplomatic ties with Norway, where the prize victor is chosen. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
In 2010, while in prison, Liu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "his long and nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights in China" - prompting an infuriated Beijing to place his wife under house arrest and freeze diplomatic ties with Norway, where the prize victor is chosen. (more...)
Health care bill does not work
- July 06, 2017
Emmanuel Smith, a protection and advocacy for beneficiaries advocate at Disability Rights Iowa, said putting a cap on certain health-care services could be a threat to people with disabilities. Polls have shown the House bill to be among the most unpopular of any major piece of legislation in the last two decades . She said the state's doctors and hospitals are doing a good job providing care, despite cost pressures. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
Emmanuel Smith, a protection and advocacy for beneficiaries advocate at Disability Rights Iowa, said putting a cap on certain health-care services could be a threat to people with disabilities. Polls have shown the House bill to be among the most unpopular of any major piece of legislation in the last two decades . She said the state's doctors and hospitals are doing a good job providing care, despite cost pressures. (more...)
Banner Plane Urges Chris Christie To 'Get The Hell Off' NJ Beach
- July 06, 2017
Tuesday and finished by 1 p.m. A year ago they created a sculpture that honored the victims of the September 11 attacks. Wonderful (and troubling) how many people didn't know about the state shutdown. Gov. Christie sunning himself on the beach over the weekend proves he is not only insensitive but also not a team player. Christie mocked the press coverage of him sitting with his family on the beach, sarcastically saying that "they will get a Pulitzer" for this "great bit of journalism". (more...)
- July 06, 2017
Tuesday and finished by 1 p.m. A year ago they created a sculpture that honored the victims of the September 11 attacks. Wonderful (and troubling) how many people didn't know about the state shutdown. Gov. Christie sunning himself on the beach over the weekend proves he is not only insensitive but also not a team player. Christie mocked the press coverage of him sitting with his family on the beach, sarcastically saying that "they will get a Pulitzer" for this "great bit of journalism". (more...)
Trump warns North Korea he's weighing a 'severe' response
- July 06, 2017
Poland fears that a multiple-speed Europe would weaken Western Europe's economic and political ties with Central and Eastern Europe, leading to a more fragile security situation for the latter region. Poland's ruling party, Law and Justice (PiS), has backed the construction of the "Via Carpatia" highway, which is meant to run some 7,750-kilometres from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda on the Baltic to the Greek city of Thessaloniki on the Aegean, passing through most countries of the region ... (more...)
- July 06, 2017
Poland fears that a multiple-speed Europe would weaken Western Europe's economic and political ties with Central and Eastern Europe, leading to a more fragile security situation for the latter region. Poland's ruling party, Law and Justice (PiS), has backed the construction of the "Via Carpatia" highway, which is meant to run some 7,750-kilometres from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda on the Baltic to the Greek city of Thessaloniki on the Aegean, passing through most countries of the region ... (more...)
Belgians charged with terror offenses after multiple raids
- July 06, 2017
Mr Van der Sypt said there was no indication yet that a similar attack had been planned. Another major anti-terror operation was conducted on the outskirts of Lille in northern France, 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Brussels . "In investigations like this you are always looking for people", he said. Anti-terror police are holding two brothers and found guns, ammunition and police uniforms during raids in Brussels . (more...)
- July 06, 2017
Mr Van der Sypt said there was no indication yet that a similar attack had been planned. Another major anti-terror operation was conducted on the outskirts of Lille in northern France, 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Brussels . "In investigations like this you are always looking for people", he said. Anti-terror police are holding two brothers and found guns, ammunition and police uniforms during raids in Brussels . (more...)
United Kingdom tech continues to attract VC investment despite Brexit
- July 06, 2017
He said that Ms May's negotiating position, including abolishing free movement, striking free trade deals and scrapping any role for the European Court of Justice, implied the United Kingdom is leaving both the single market and the customs union. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
He said that Ms May's negotiating position, including abolishing free movement, striking free trade deals and scrapping any role for the European Court of Justice, implied the United Kingdom is leaving both the single market and the customs union. (more...)
France to end sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040
- July 06, 2017
Neither did he explain how the ban would be introduced or whether it would include hybrid vehicles . In his speech, Hulot said the target would impose a "heavy" burden on domestic vehicle makers. Germany plans to add one million electric vehicles on the road by 2020. On Wednesday, Volvo Car Group became the first major manufacturer to say it will start phasing out vehicles powered exclusively by fossil fuels , joining a parade of manufacturers shifting toward electric cars. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
Neither did he explain how the ban would be introduced or whether it would include hybrid vehicles . In his speech, Hulot said the target would impose a "heavy" burden on domestic vehicle makers. Germany plans to add one million electric vehicles on the road by 2020. On Wednesday, Volvo Car Group became the first major manufacturer to say it will start phasing out vehicles powered exclusively by fossil fuels , joining a parade of manufacturers shifting toward electric cars. (more...)
4 children, man found dead after reported stabbing in Georgia
- July 06, 2017
There is no known motive at this time, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. Police say a woman inside the home where four young children and a man were found dead is the one who initially called authorities to the residence outside Atlanta. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
There is no known motive at this time, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. Police say a woman inside the home where four young children and a man were found dead is the one who initially called authorities to the residence outside Atlanta. (more...)
Modi, Netanyahu unity based on hatred: Pinarayi
- July 06, 2017
Dharmendra who works with an Indian firm called Lite Bite Foods in Israel, shook hands with the PM and then posted a photograph on Facebook. Here is a handful of interesting quotes and events from the visit. This, he said, is equal to "Indian talent times Israeli technology". Israel and India established full diplomatic relations in 1992. Indo-Israel trade has grown from about Dollars 200 million in 1992, when they established diplomatic ties, to almost USD 4.2 billion a year ago. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
Dharmendra who works with an Indian firm called Lite Bite Foods in Israel, shook hands with the PM and then posted a photograph on Facebook. Here is a handful of interesting quotes and events from the visit. This, he said, is equal to "Indian talent times Israeli technology". Israel and India established full diplomatic relations in 1992. Indo-Israel trade has grown from about Dollars 200 million in 1992, when they established diplomatic ties, to almost USD 4.2 billion a year ago. (more...)
Azerbaijan fully responsible for casualties - Armenian Deputy FM
- July 06, 2017
According to Hikmat Hajiyev, spokesperson for the ministry, another civilian, Sarvinaz Guliyeva, 52, was wounded. Armenia's direct and deliberate attacks against the Azerbaijani civilian population and civilian objects, constitute a serious violation of global humanitarian and human rights law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
According to Hikmat Hajiyev, spokesperson for the ministry, another civilian, Sarvinaz Guliyeva, 52, was wounded. Armenia's direct and deliberate attacks against the Azerbaijani civilian population and civilian objects, constitute a serious violation of global humanitarian and human rights law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. (more...)
Fidaa Audio Launch On July 10th, Movie Release On July 21st
- July 06, 2017
They released a working still of the lead pair from the film and worte, "Audio launch of Sekhar Kammula's #Fidaa with @IAmVarunTej and @Sai_Pallavi92 will take place on July 10th". All the Malar ( Sai Pallavi ) fans are eagerly waiting for the movie. This time the director Sekhar Kammula set the love story of a small town girl with an American guy. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
They released a working still of the lead pair from the film and worte, "Audio launch of Sekhar Kammula's #Fidaa with @IAmVarunTej and @Sai_Pallavi92 will take place on July 10th". All the Malar ( Sai Pallavi ) fans are eagerly waiting for the movie. This time the director Sekhar Kammula set the love story of a small town girl with an American guy. (more...)
Arjun Tendulkar injures English cricketer with his yorker
- July 06, 2017
Meanwhile, just days before the first Test, Bairstow said it will be a proud day for his Yorkshire teammate Joe Root when he will walk on the field as the England captain. It is possible that he has to retire from the first Test. Although it's too soon to fathom, in a few years, another Tendulkar might begin to haunt the Englishmen, this time as a fiery fast bowler. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
Meanwhile, just days before the first Test, Bairstow said it will be a proud day for his Yorkshire teammate Joe Root when he will walk on the field as the England captain. It is possible that he has to retire from the first Test. Although it's too soon to fathom, in a few years, another Tendulkar might begin to haunt the Englishmen, this time as a fiery fast bowler. (more...)
Pregnant woman struck by lightning delivers baby
- July 06, 2017
The couple has two other children, ages 2 and 14 months. Meghan, her husband Matt and their older daughter. The Fort Myers pregnant women who was struck by lightning has improved to "fair condition". The odds of being struck by lightning in a given year are 1 in 1,083,000. First responders found Davidson on the ground when they arrived. "We are just all praying for a miracle". (more...)
- July 06, 2017
The couple has two other children, ages 2 and 14 months. Meghan, her husband Matt and their older daughter. The Fort Myers pregnant women who was struck by lightning has improved to "fair condition". The odds of being struck by lightning in a given year are 1 in 1,083,000. First responders found Davidson on the ground when they arrived. "We are just all praying for a miracle". (more...)
At least three hurt, 11 missing as heavy rain pounds Japan
- July 06, 2017
Officials said the military presence could be expanded up to 5,000 people and 50 helicopters if needed. "There are many reports of people whose safety cannot be confirmed, things like "a child was swept away by the river" and "my house was swept away and I can't get in touch with my parents", Japan's chief cabinet secretary, Yoshihide Suga, said at an emergency early morning news conference. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
Officials said the military presence could be expanded up to 5,000 people and 50 helicopters if needed. "There are many reports of people whose safety cannot be confirmed, things like "a child was swept away by the river" and "my house was swept away and I can't get in touch with my parents", Japan's chief cabinet secretary, Yoshihide Suga, said at an emergency early morning news conference. (more...)
Celine Dion goes nude for Vogue magazine shoot
- July 06, 2017
As parts of its #CelineTakesCouture Instagram series, which follows 49-year-old Celine Dion around Paris Fashion Week, Vogue has shared a photo of the singer sitting naked on a chair while changing looks between shows. Stunning", while another chimed in: "Best vogue mini article EVER!" In a photo shared on the fashion magazine's Instagram account, the seven-time Grammy victor sits nude on a chair, her right leg crossed over her left, her arms wrapped around her torso, with her left ... (more...)
- July 06, 2017
As parts of its #CelineTakesCouture Instagram series, which follows 49-year-old Celine Dion around Paris Fashion Week, Vogue has shared a photo of the singer sitting naked on a chair while changing looks between shows. Stunning", while another chimed in: "Best vogue mini article EVER!" In a photo shared on the fashion magazine's Instagram account, the seven-time Grammy victor sits nude on a chair, her right leg crossed over her left, her arms wrapped around her torso, with her left ... (more...)
Iran move seven places up — Federation Internationale de Football Association rankings
- July 06, 2017
However, the Englishman emphasised on not resting on these laurels, as he looks to spur the team on to greater glories. "But the present Federation Internationale de Football Association spot doesn't mean that we have achieved much. They also emerged victorious against Kyrgyzstan in AFC Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers group match last month. Hats off to the Team for giving it their all in achieving this milestone. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
However, the Englishman emphasised on not resting on these laurels, as he looks to spur the team on to greater glories. "But the present Federation Internationale de Football Association spot doesn't mean that we have achieved much. They also emerged victorious against Kyrgyzstan in AFC Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers group match last month. Hats off to the Team for giving it their all in achieving this milestone. (more...)
U.S. magistrate denies bail application of man accused of kidnapping Chinese scholar
- July 06, 2017
They divulged the details at Wednesday's hearing to back their contention that Christensen is too unsafe to release. According to an affidavit filed in federal court by the FBI, on June 29, while Christensen was under law enforcement surveillance, agents overheard him explaining that he kidnapped Zhang. (more...)
- July 06, 2017
They divulged the details at Wednesday's hearing to back their contention that Christensen is too unsafe to release. According to an affidavit filed in federal court by the FBI, on June 29, while Christensen was under law enforcement surveillance, agents overheard him explaining that he kidnapped Zhang. (more...)
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