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World's oldest man, Holocaust survivor, dies in Israel aged 113
- August 12, 2017
AFP reports that, since he was an observant Jew, his family could not be reached on Friday evening, the onset of the Jewish sabbath. Kristal, whose petirah was reported by Haaretz , achieved a double measure of fame past year: the Guiness Book of World Records certified Kristal as the world's oldest living man, and in October 2016, he celebrated his bar mitzvah , with a one-century delay. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
AFP reports that, since he was an observant Jew, his family could not be reached on Friday evening, the onset of the Jewish sabbath. Kristal, whose petirah was reported by Haaretz , achieved a double measure of fame past year: the Guiness Book of World Records certified Kristal as the world's oldest living man, and in October 2016, he celebrated his bar mitzvah , with a one-century delay. (more...)
Fueled uncertainty spurs insurers to leave, hike premiums
- August 12, 2017
Researchers focus on the second-lowest cost silver plan - which represents the benchmark for premium tax credits - offered in major cities across the states. Requested premium increases for the benchmark silver plan, upon which premium subsidies are based, vary widely by city. Looking at rates in the 21 cities going back to 2014, the analysis notes that for majority, the average annual premium growth has been modest. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Researchers focus on the second-lowest cost silver plan - which represents the benchmark for premium tax credits - offered in major cities across the states. Requested premium increases for the benchmark silver plan, upon which premium subsidies are based, vary widely by city. Looking at rates in the 21 cities going back to 2014, the analysis notes that for majority, the average annual premium growth has been modest. (more...)
War of Words Heats Up between President Trump and North Korea
- August 12, 2017
He added that, "The great leaders I've seen don't threaten unless they're ready to act, and I'm not sure President Trump is ready to act". He spoke to them about their concerns and one of his big concerns which is North Korea. They are expected to arrive in the designated sites early Saturday. Asked how Moscow would act in case of a military conflict between the US and the North, Lavrov answered it would do everything it could to prevent the worst-case scenario. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
He added that, "The great leaders I've seen don't threaten unless they're ready to act, and I'm not sure President Trump is ready to act". He spoke to them about their concerns and one of his big concerns which is North Korea. They are expected to arrive in the designated sites early Saturday. Asked how Moscow would act in case of a military conflict between the US and the North, Lavrov answered it would do everything it could to prevent the worst-case scenario. (more...)
Omarosa Spoke at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention and AHHHHHHHHHHH
- August 12, 2017
Manigault, the director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison, is the only representative of the Trump administration to attend the conference. Manigault-Newman suggested that people in the room should "Google" her work. "You saw what I saw". "I'm not going to stand here and defend everything about Donald Trump ", she said, to loud sighs in the audience. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Manigault, the director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison, is the only representative of the Trump administration to attend the conference. Manigault-Newman suggested that people in the room should "Google" her work. "You saw what I saw". "I'm not going to stand here and defend everything about Donald Trump ", she said, to loud sighs in the audience. (more...)
Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins: Three Biggest Takeaways
- August 12, 2017
Freeman didn't play many snaps during the Falcons' first preseason game of the year - the opening drive was the only one for Matt Ryan and a few of the other offensive starters - and he had one carry and one reception. Hill rushed for 1,860 yards and scored 22 touchdowns last season, as a junior, and he caught 41 passes in three college seasons. Coach Dan Quinn called Freeman into his office before the start of training camp to make sure he knew how badly the team wanted to get a deal ... (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Freeman didn't play many snaps during the Falcons' first preseason game of the year - the opening drive was the only one for Matt Ryan and a few of the other offensive starters - and he had one carry and one reception. Hill rushed for 1,860 yards and scored 22 touchdowns last season, as a junior, and he caught 41 passes in three college seasons. Coach Dan Quinn called Freeman into his office before the start of training camp to make sure he knew how badly the team wanted to get a deal ... (more...)
Penn State fraternity death case set to resume Thursday
- August 12, 2017
Defense attorneys want Tim Bream , a live-in adviser at the Beta Theta Pi house, to testify about what he knew about the alcohol-fueled pledge event on February 2 that led to the death of 19-year-old Tim Piazza, of Lebanon, New Jersey. Centre County DA Stacy Parks Miller said the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working to recover the footage and she expects a forensic report. "It is one big action where all of these men are accomplices to the each other", she argued at the end of Round ... (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Defense attorneys want Tim Bream , a live-in adviser at the Beta Theta Pi house, to testify about what he knew about the alcohol-fueled pledge event on February 2 that led to the death of 19-year-old Tim Piazza, of Lebanon, New Jersey. Centre County DA Stacy Parks Miller said the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working to recover the footage and she expects a forensic report. "It is one big action where all of these men are accomplices to the each other", she argued at the end of Round ... (more...)
Houston man finds abandoned newborn in the bushes covered with these
- August 12, 2017
According to Harris County deputies, the child was found about 5 a.m.in a grassy area at the Bridges of Cypress Creek apartments on Red Oak Drive. At last check, the baby's mother was at a hospital and not yet criminally charged. John Baldwin, who was also on his way to work, recorded the first moments he and Peterson discovered the distressed newborn in Houston , Texas. "I was like, 'Call 911!"' Inside they found two people, including a 21-year-old woman who admitted to being the ... (more...)
- August 12, 2017
According to Harris County deputies, the child was found about 5 a.m.in a grassy area at the Bridges of Cypress Creek apartments on Red Oak Drive. At last check, the baby's mother was at a hospital and not yet criminally charged. John Baldwin, who was also on his way to work, recorded the first moments he and Peterson discovered the distressed newborn in Houston , Texas. "I was like, 'Call 911!"' Inside they found two people, including a 21-year-old woman who admitted to being the ... (more...)
Debris from North Korea missile strike of Guam could reach PH
- August 12, 2017
The island was claimed by the Spanish in 1565 and became a US territory in 1898, after the Spanish-American war. He said: "I do consider myself a local but, if people do ask, I always say I'm Irish and proud". "The people of Guam know that they're protected, they know that they're safe". Perez spent the day scouring Guam news sites, checking on threats to his family's safety on the island of Guam. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
The island was claimed by the Spanish in 1565 and became a US territory in 1898, after the Spanish-American war. He said: "I do consider myself a local but, if people do ask, I always say I'm Irish and proud". "The people of Guam know that they're protected, they know that they're safe". Perez spent the day scouring Guam news sites, checking on threats to his family's safety on the island of Guam. (more...)
Gorka: Tillerson Comments Taken Out of Context
- August 12, 2017
But now another Trump administration voice is suggesting that we shouldn't pay Tillerson much mind. "I think the president just wanted to be clear to the North Korean regime on the United States unquestionable ability to defend itself, will defend itself and its allies". (more...)
- August 12, 2017
But now another Trump administration voice is suggesting that we shouldn't pay Tillerson much mind. "I think the president just wanted to be clear to the North Korean regime on the United States unquestionable ability to defend itself, will defend itself and its allies". (more...)
US Marine Corps Aviation Units to Conduct 24 Hour Operational Reset
- August 12, 2017
USMC General Robert B. Neller directed all USMC aviation units to hold a 24-hour operational reset, in which no flight operations are to occur. The operational reset is not related to any equipment issues, and the Marines plan to use the 24-hour period "to focus on the fundamentals of safe flight operations, standardization, and combat readiness". (more...)
- August 12, 2017
USMC General Robert B. Neller directed all USMC aviation units to hold a 24-hour operational reset, in which no flight operations are to occur. The operational reset is not related to any equipment issues, and the Marines plan to use the 24-hour period "to focus on the fundamentals of safe flight operations, standardization, and combat readiness". (more...)
34 children die in two days in a hospital
- August 12, 2017
The hospital had not cleared his bill of Rs 69 lakh, sources said. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Gorakhpur , Ravindra Kumar was quoted as saying, "The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) last year was more than 20 percent and this year we have reduced it to 16 percent". (more...)
- August 12, 2017
The hospital had not cleared his bill of Rs 69 lakh, sources said. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Gorakhpur , Ravindra Kumar was quoted as saying, "The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) last year was more than 20 percent and this year we have reduced it to 16 percent". (more...)
Sonic weapon used to attack US diplomats in Cuba, officials say
- August 11, 2017
Canadian officials confirmed that a diplomat in Havana suffered from "unusual symptoms" just one day after the United States said its diplomats in Cuba were targeted by an "acoustic attack". The US embassy in Havana reopened in 2015 as part of President Barack Obama's re-establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba. Some of the USA diplomats' symptoms were so severe that they were forced to cancel their tours early and return to the United States, officials said. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Canadian officials confirmed that a diplomat in Havana suffered from "unusual symptoms" just one day after the United States said its diplomats in Cuba were targeted by an "acoustic attack". The US embassy in Havana reopened in 2015 as part of President Barack Obama's re-establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba. Some of the USA diplomats' symptoms were so severe that they were forced to cancel their tours early and return to the United States, officials said. (more...)
Mo Brooks Backs Trump In New Campaign Ad Attacking McConnell
- August 11, 2017
A runoff will be held September 26 if no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote, which seems likely in the crowded field. "The Trump agenda is dead with McConnell and odd". Ted Cruz's presidential campaign. POLITICO reports that Huntsville Republican Rep. Mo Brooks , in an interview Thursday, found it "baffling" Trump is endorsing sitting Sen. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
A runoff will be held September 26 if no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote, which seems likely in the crowded field. "The Trump agenda is dead with McConnell and odd". Ted Cruz's presidential campaign. POLITICO reports that Huntsville Republican Rep. Mo Brooks , in an interview Thursday, found it "baffling" Trump is endorsing sitting Sen. (more...)
West Ham bid club record £27.1m for William Carvalho
- August 11, 2017
West Ham have bid £27m for Sporting CP and Portugal defensive midfielder William Carvalho . Carvalho was born in Angola but represents Portugal on the worldwide scene, for whom he has 37 appearances and was part of their triumphant Euro 2016 campaign. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
West Ham have bid £27m for Sporting CP and Portugal defensive midfielder William Carvalho . Carvalho was born in Angola but represents Portugal on the worldwide scene, for whom he has 37 appearances and was part of their triumphant Euro 2016 campaign. (more...)
MI woman killed by hippo on African safari
- August 11, 2017
Over the weekend, a hippo killed the 75 year old. She posted pictures of her exciting African safari, saying she saw so many handsome animals including hippos and bull elephants. She helped found the Women's Fund of Rochester Hills , and she and her friends gave away thousands to help women and children in hard situations improve their lives. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Over the weekend, a hippo killed the 75 year old. She posted pictures of her exciting African safari, saying she saw so many handsome animals including hippos and bull elephants. She helped found the Women's Fund of Rochester Hills , and she and her friends gave away thousands to help women and children in hard situations improve their lives. (more...)
Toronto tops Yankees behind Estrada's seven shutout innings — Blue Jays notebook
- August 11, 2017
It finally clicked for the Toronto Blue Jays starter Thursday night when he delivered seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the New York Yankees . Toronto's Ryan Tepera pitched around a single in the eighth and Roberto Osuna worked around two walks by striking out three in the ninth. New York, which leads the AL wild card standings, has allowed the opposition to score first in nine of its past 10 games. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
It finally clicked for the Toronto Blue Jays starter Thursday night when he delivered seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the New York Yankees . Toronto's Ryan Tepera pitched around a single in the eighth and Roberto Osuna worked around two walks by striking out three in the ninth. New York, which leads the AL wild card standings, has allowed the opposition to score first in nine of its past 10 games. (more...)
Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta re-elected
- August 11, 2017
Kenya's opposition said earlier on Friday that it would "not be a party" to the commission's election announcement because its concerns about the election had not yet been addressed. "No Kenyan should die because of an election", he said. He encouraged political leaders in Kenya "to rise to the occasion" and spurred the leadership of that country to ensure Kenya does not "burn because of an election". (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Kenya's opposition said earlier on Friday that it would "not be a party" to the commission's election announcement because its concerns about the election had not yet been addressed. "No Kenyan should die because of an election", he said. He encouraged political leaders in Kenya "to rise to the occasion" and spurred the leadership of that country to ensure Kenya does not "burn because of an election". (more...)
United Nations expresses concern about safety of Raqqa civilians
- August 11, 2017
The Syrian conflict began when the Baath regime, in power since 1963 and led by President Bashar al-Assad, responded with military force to peaceful protests demanding democratic reforms during the Arab Spring wave of uprisings, triggering an armed rebellion fuelled by mass defections from the Syrian army. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The Syrian conflict began when the Baath regime, in power since 1963 and led by President Bashar al-Assad, responded with military force to peaceful protests demanding democratic reforms during the Arab Spring wave of uprisings, triggering an armed rebellion fuelled by mass defections from the Syrian army. (more...)
General Mattis Warns North Korea: Stop or Face 'Destruction of Its People'
- August 11, 2017
The Pentagon chief on Wednesday issued a carefully worded statement telling North Korea it would be "grossly" outmatched in any conflict with the United States, and warning Pyongyang to stop considering any action that risked "the destruction of its people". (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The Pentagon chief on Wednesday issued a carefully worded statement telling North Korea it would be "grossly" outmatched in any conflict with the United States, and warning Pyongyang to stop considering any action that risked "the destruction of its people". (more...)
Man charged for throwing rifle into water used in deadly shooting
- August 11, 2017
Missouri Highway Patrol officers searching for suspect Ian McCarthy prepare to drive into a field parked with old mobile homes on the outskirts of Clinton, Mo., earlier this week. "Noble said he panicked, told his wife he needed to take out the trash, took the gun and drove north of town", according to the affidavit. No gun was recovered from either the scene of the shooting or the crash, which leads the police to assume that the driver is armed, according to Lowe. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Missouri Highway Patrol officers searching for suspect Ian McCarthy prepare to drive into a field parked with old mobile homes on the outskirts of Clinton, Mo., earlier this week. "Noble said he panicked, told his wife he needed to take out the trash, took the gun and drove north of town", according to the affidavit. No gun was recovered from either the scene of the shooting or the crash, which leads the police to assume that the driver is armed, according to Lowe. (more...)
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