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Dale Earnhardt Jr. hits wall in first NASCAR practice at Charlotte
- October 08, 2017
We haven't really moved the needle too much this year. "My dream is to see a NASCAR race and meet Dale Earnhardt Jr.", the boy from Rutherfordton said. The second round, however, could be a different story. "Hopefully, be in a decent spot for Talladega where we don't have to hit a homerun or anything like that". (more...)
- October 08, 2017
We haven't really moved the needle too much this year. "My dream is to see a NASCAR race and meet Dale Earnhardt Jr.", the boy from Rutherfordton said. The second round, however, could be a different story. "Hopefully, be in a decent spot for Talladega where we don't have to hit a homerun or anything like that". (more...)
Ghana capital rocked by huge gas station blasts
- October 08, 2017
On the scene were about six fire fighters, police trucks and ambulances from the National Ambulance Service on call to carry the injured or deceased to the hospitals or morgues. He added that the main blaze was largely under control and that the government planned to release casualty figures on Sunday morning. In 2015, more than 100 people were killed in an explosion at a petrol station in Accra used as a shelter by people escaping flooding. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
On the scene were about six fire fighters, police trucks and ambulances from the National Ambulance Service on call to carry the injured or deceased to the hospitals or morgues. He added that the main blaze was largely under control and that the government planned to release casualty figures on Sunday morning. In 2015, more than 100 people were killed in an explosion at a petrol station in Accra used as a shelter by people escaping flooding. (more...)
Amber Alert issued October 7 for missing 2-year-old
- October 08, 2017
The father of a missing 3-year-old girl at the center of an active Amber Alert has been arrested. Law enforcement officials believe she is in grave or immediate danger. The young girl is black, weighs around 30 pounds and is two-feet tall. Police say the suspects are armed and unsafe. If you have information on the abduction, contact the San Francisco Police Department. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The father of a missing 3-year-old girl at the center of an active Amber Alert has been arrested. Law enforcement officials believe she is in grave or immediate danger. The young girl is black, weighs around 30 pounds and is two-feet tall. Police say the suspects are armed and unsafe. If you have information on the abduction, contact the San Francisco Police Department. (more...)
Tropical Storm Nate churns toward United States landfall
- October 08, 2017
Hurricane Nate gained force as it continues rapidly moving over the central Gulf of Mexico early Saturday after drenching Central America in rain that was blamed for at least 21 deaths. Still, the city famous for all-night partying was placed under a curfew, effective at 7 p.m., and the streets were not almost as crowded as they typically are on a Saturday night. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Hurricane Nate gained force as it continues rapidly moving over the central Gulf of Mexico early Saturday after drenching Central America in rain that was blamed for at least 21 deaths. Still, the city famous for all-night partying was placed under a curfew, effective at 7 p.m., and the streets were not almost as crowded as they typically are on a Saturday night. (more...)
Waterspout spotted in Alabama as Hurricane Nate approaches
- October 08, 2017
The National Hurricane Center in Miami has issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for southeast Louisiana and the MS and Alabama coasts. The hurricane warning was issued for the US coast from Grand Isle, La., to the Alabama-Florida border. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The National Hurricane Center in Miami has issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for southeast Louisiana and the MS and Alabama coasts. The hurricane warning was issued for the US coast from Grand Isle, La., to the Alabama-Florida border. (more...)
Leftovers From Hurricane Nate on the Way
- October 08, 2017
Coast Guard has closed all the major ports in the region - including New Orleans , Gulfport, Pascagoula, Mobile and Pensacola", Debbie says. The three states have been mostly spared during this hectic hurricane season. Nate has maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour. Hurricane Nate has gotten a little stronger as it races across the central Gulf of Mexico. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Coast Guard has closed all the major ports in the region - including New Orleans , Gulfport, Pascagoula, Mobile and Pensacola", Debbie says. The three states have been mostly spared during this hectic hurricane season. Nate has maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour. Hurricane Nate has gotten a little stronger as it races across the central Gulf of Mexico. (more...)
Berg scores 4 as Sweden routs Luxembourg 8-0 in qualifying
- October 08, 2017
FC Copenhagen striker Pieros Sotiriou put Cyprus ahead early on as they looked for a win to maintain hopes of a play-off place, but two goals in three first-half minutes from Kostas Mitroglou and Alexandros Tziolis sent Greece two points clear of Bosnia. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
FC Copenhagen striker Pieros Sotiriou put Cyprus ahead early on as they looked for a win to maintain hopes of a play-off place, but two goals in three first-half minutes from Kostas Mitroglou and Alexandros Tziolis sent Greece two points clear of Bosnia. (more...)
Saudi King slams Iran on historic visit to Russian Federation
- October 08, 2017
However, it does not mean a total reshuffle of the Kingdom's strategic global ties. Saudi and Russian military officials also agreed on the production of AK-103 automatic assault rifles and its ammunition in Saudi Arabia besides educational and training programs for Saudi nationals. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
However, it does not mean a total reshuffle of the Kingdom's strategic global ties. Saudi and Russian military officials also agreed on the production of AK-103 automatic assault rifles and its ammunition in Saudi Arabia besides educational and training programs for Saudi nationals. (more...)
Attack on Saudi palace in Jiddah kills 2 royal guards
- October 08, 2017
It said the investigation is ongoing. A 28-year-old man was killed after he drove up to the Al Salam palace gates in Jeddah and shot at security. The State Security Agency said police raided three hideouts in the capital Riyadh and exchanged gunfire in one of them, the SPA news agency reported on Thursday. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
It said the investigation is ongoing. A 28-year-old man was killed after he drove up to the Al Salam palace gates in Jeddah and shot at security. The State Security Agency said police raided three hideouts in the capital Riyadh and exchanged gunfire in one of them, the SPA news agency reported on Thursday. (more...)
Top House Republican wants to review bump stocks after Las Vegas
- October 08, 2017
Democrats in both the House and Senate have introduced bills banning bump stocks and similar devices, like trigger cranks, that can accelerate the firing rate of a semi-automatic weapon to almost that of a machine gun. Pelosi also noted that there could be bipartisan support around the banning of sales on bump stocks. "Automatic weapons are illegal". Authorities said that at least a dozen firearms Paddock had with him were modified with bump stocks so they could fire like automatic ... (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Democrats in both the House and Senate have introduced bills banning bump stocks and similar devices, like trigger cranks, that can accelerate the firing rate of a semi-automatic weapon to almost that of a machine gun. Pelosi also noted that there could be bipartisan support around the banning of sales on bump stocks. "Automatic weapons are illegal". Authorities said that at least a dozen firearms Paddock had with him were modified with bump stocks so they could fire like automatic ... (more...)
Trump at Hispanic Heritage Month: "We Are All Americans"
- October 08, 2017
On this week's episode of So You Think You Can President? we're left with a cliffhanger. The White House also did not respond to questions on Pakistan , in particular the meeting that visiting Pakistan Foreign Minister Khwaja Asif had with the National Security Advisor H R McMaster. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
On this week's episode of So You Think You Can President? we're left with a cliffhanger. The White House also did not respond to questions on Pakistan , in particular the meeting that visiting Pakistan Foreign Minister Khwaja Asif had with the National Security Advisor H R McMaster. (more...)
Delhi Unit of AICC Wants Rahul Gandhi to be Congress President
- October 07, 2017
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi who is now on poll-bound Himachal Pradesh' tour has announced that 83-year-old Virbhadra Singh will be the party's CM candidate in the forthcoming state assembly elections. "Gurdaspur will be the repeat of the 2017 assembly elections under Capt Amarinder Singh's leadership", he asserted while expressing confidence that the Congress will win the election with a record margin and it will be a clear referendum against the wrong and anti-people policies of the BJP ... (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi who is now on poll-bound Himachal Pradesh' tour has announced that 83-year-old Virbhadra Singh will be the party's CM candidate in the forthcoming state assembly elections. "Gurdaspur will be the repeat of the 2017 assembly elections under Capt Amarinder Singh's leadership", he asserted while expressing confidence that the Congress will win the election with a record margin and it will be a clear referendum against the wrong and anti-people policies of the BJP ... (more...)
Uganda vs Ghana (2018 World Cup qualifier)
- October 07, 2017
Even if Ghana had won, their qualification would have still depended Egypt losing or drawing on Sunday against Congo at home and also losing to them in their last group game in Ghana . Saturday's clash was billed as a make-or-break for the World Cup hopes for both sides, with Uganda two points behind Egypt and Ghana a further two back. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Even if Ghana had won, their qualification would have still depended Egypt losing or drawing on Sunday against Congo at home and also losing to them in their last group game in Ghana . Saturday's clash was billed as a make-or-break for the World Cup hopes for both sides, with Uganda two points behind Egypt and Ghana a further two back. (more...)
NRA calls for crackdown on gun modifications used by Las Vegas gunman
- October 07, 2017
The statement starts by lamenting that "the first response from some politicians has been to call for more gun control". She says the NRA is taking a step in the right direction but has not gone far enough; it should push to expand gun free zones - the exact opposite of its state legislative agenda. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
The statement starts by lamenting that "the first response from some politicians has been to call for more gun control". She says the NRA is taking a step in the right direction but has not gone far enough; it should push to expand gun free zones - the exact opposite of its state legislative agenda. (more...)
Crybaby upset late night hosts are making fun of him
- October 07, 2017
Kimmel responded by inviting Trump to his show... with a caveat. So maybe he's suggesting collusion between the hosts - or one host in particular - and the Democrats? Despite the singular "host", Trump seems to be blaming all late-nighters, and leaves it unclear how exactly the hosts are "dealing" with the Democrats. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Kimmel responded by inviting Trump to his show... with a caveat. So maybe he's suggesting collusion between the hosts - or one host in particular - and the Democrats? Despite the singular "host", Trump seems to be blaming all late-nighters, and leaves it unclear how exactly the hosts are "dealing" with the Democrats. (more...)
Trump reaches out to Democrats to do 'great' healthcare bill
- October 07, 2017
The White House did not return a request for comment. Frustrated by Republican inaction on health care, President Trump said Saturday that he had reached out to the leader of Senate Democrats in hopes of brokering a deal for a "great HealthCare Bill". (more...)
- October 07, 2017
The White House did not return a request for comment. Frustrated by Republican inaction on health care, President Trump said Saturday that he had reached out to the leader of Senate Democrats in hopes of brokering a deal for a "great HealthCare Bill". (more...)
Medics resuscitate man found stabbed on busy road in inner Brisbane
- October 07, 2017
Police say that he and a friend were crossing the road at the intersection of Petrie Terrace and Milton Rd at around 4am, when they were hit or almost hit by a vehicle carrying a man and a woman. When the vehicle stopped, the German man and the male driver allegedly got into an argument that culminated in the victim being stabbed in the back and stomach. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Police say that he and a friend were crossing the road at the intersection of Petrie Terrace and Milton Rd at around 4am, when they were hit or almost hit by a vehicle carrying a man and a woman. When the vehicle stopped, the German man and the male driver allegedly got into an argument that culminated in the victim being stabbed in the back and stomach. (more...)
'General Threats' Made Against MSU Athletics
- October 07, 2017
I have great confidence in the MSU Police Department and we will continue to work closely with them and other law enforcement agencies in their investigations". Connelly said he does not expect the university to be put on lockdown. Police said the threats weren't aimed at specific teams or players, but with tens of thousands of fans headed to Ann Arbor, Mich ., for the big game police are warning attendees to be aware. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
I have great confidence in the MSU Police Department and we will continue to work closely with them and other law enforcement agencies in their investigations". Connelly said he does not expect the university to be put on lockdown. Police said the threats weren't aimed at specific teams or players, but with tens of thousands of fans headed to Ann Arbor, Mich ., for the big game police are warning attendees to be aware. (more...)
Car hits pedestrians outside London museum; some injured
- October 07, 2017
London police say a number of pedestrians have been injured near the city's Natural History Museum and that a man has been arrested at the scene, after British media reported a vehicle had mounted the pavement outside the tourist attraction. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
London police say a number of pedestrians have been injured near the city's Natural History Museum and that a man has been arrested at the scene, after British media reported a vehicle had mounted the pavement outside the tourist attraction. (more...)
Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) stock rose 21.01% in recent quarter
- October 07, 2017
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY ) has declined 18.97% since October 7, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 9.21% the S&P500. There are times when the stock markets test your nerves. It has outperformed by 163.99% the S&P500. Group Inc One Trading Limited Partnership accumulated 310,829 shares. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY ) has declined 18.97% since October 7, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 9.21% the S&P500. There are times when the stock markets test your nerves. It has outperformed by 163.99% the S&P500. Group Inc One Trading Limited Partnership accumulated 310,829 shares. (more...)
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