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Katie Couric set to co-host 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
- January 18, 2018
Couric explained her return to the booth. She will join host Mike Tirico in the booth at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony, which will air in primetime, Friday, Feb. "I'm also looking forward to working with Mike, who brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to everything he does". NBC Sports also announced that it would stream the opening ceremony live at 5 a.m. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Couric explained her return to the booth. She will join host Mike Tirico in the booth at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony, which will air in primetime, Friday, Feb. "I'm also looking forward to working with Mike, who brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to everything he does". NBC Sports also announced that it would stream the opening ceremony live at 5 a.m. (more...)
Antonio Conte set to leave Chelsea in the summer?
- January 18, 2018
Otherwise we risk to finish 20th in the table". Inevitably, post-match interviewers once again turned their attention to Conte's standing at Stamford Bridge, with the Italian looking ever more likely to depart following the conclusion of the current season. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Otherwise we risk to finish 20th in the table". Inevitably, post-match interviewers once again turned their attention to Conte's standing at Stamford Bridge, with the Italian looking ever more likely to depart following the conclusion of the current season. (more...)
Syrian Rebels Plead the United States to Supply More Weapons Via CIA
- January 18, 2018
Ties between the two countries have been strained over US support for the Syrian Democratic forces, the mainly Kurdish-led militias fighting Islamic State in northern Syria with the help of USA forces. Saying that the force would represent "an army of terrorists", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to wage war on Syria's Kurds. The Kurdish militias are believed to be associated with the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK), a designated terror organisation that has launched continual ... (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Ties between the two countries have been strained over US support for the Syrian Democratic forces, the mainly Kurdish-led militias fighting Islamic State in northern Syria with the help of USA forces. Saying that the force would represent "an army of terrorists", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to wage war on Syria's Kurds. The Kurdish militias are believed to be associated with the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK), a designated terror organisation that has launched continual ... (more...)
As Shutdown Deadline Nears, Dems Spurn Funding Bill
- January 18, 2018
Washington faces the prospect of another shutdown on Friday. Lawmakers are now faced with tight budget caps, agreed to in 2011, that limit how much they can spend for the rest of fiscal year 2018 and beyond. They are daring Republicans to shut the government down instead of protecting Dreamers. So far this fiscal year, short-term funding bills passed before the few shutdown deadlines maintained last year's spending levels for federal programs - but Congress wants to increase spending for ... (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Washington faces the prospect of another shutdown on Friday. Lawmakers are now faced with tight budget caps, agreed to in 2011, that limit how much they can spend for the rest of fiscal year 2018 and beyond. They are daring Republicans to shut the government down instead of protecting Dreamers. So far this fiscal year, short-term funding bills passed before the few shutdown deadlines maintained last year's spending levels for federal programs - but Congress wants to increase spending for ... (more...)
Defense attorney says client killed 2 California deputies
- January 18, 2018
Bracamontes has reportedly entered the United States illegally multiple times. Superior Court Judge Steve White denied the request and ordered Bracamontes, 37, removed until he promised to behave himself. Both defendants were seated at a defense table facing one of the two juries in the case Tuesday, although there is a stark difference in how the two were being handled. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Bracamontes has reportedly entered the United States illegally multiple times. Superior Court Judge Steve White denied the request and ordered Bracamontes, 37, removed until he promised to behave himself. Both defendants were seated at a defense table facing one of the two juries in the case Tuesday, although there is a stark difference in how the two were being handled. (more...)
Philippines tropical storm: Nearly 90 dead
- January 18, 2018
Police, soldiers and volunteers used shovels to dig through mud and debris as they searched for bodies in the village of Dalama on Saturday. Provincial disaster response chief Saripada Pacasum Jr said they also expect the death toll to increase. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Police, soldiers and volunteers used shovels to dig through mud and debris as they searched for bodies in the village of Dalama on Saturday. Provincial disaster response chief Saripada Pacasum Jr said they also expect the death toll to increase. (more...)
Spanish stock futures tumble, bond yields rise after Catalan separatists win election
- January 18, 2018
The Spanish government imposed Article 155 , a constitutional powers clause, and sent several regional independence leaders to jail . The party of ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont , who is now in self-imposed exile in Belgium , defied projections to win 34 seats, while his separatist allies Esquerra claimed 32 seats. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
The Spanish government imposed Article 155 , a constitutional powers clause, and sent several regional independence leaders to jail . The party of ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont , who is now in self-imposed exile in Belgium , defied projections to win 34 seats, while his separatist allies Esquerra claimed 32 seats. (more...)
Son of Philippine president steps down as deputy mayor
- January 18, 2018
After weeks of allegations and rebuttals, Paolo announced on Monday: "There are recent unfortunate events in my life that are closely tied to my failed first marriage". Philippine authorities ordered a criminal investigation Monday as allegations surfaced of locked or non-existent fire exits at the building, which its administrators denied. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
After weeks of allegations and rebuttals, Paolo announced on Monday: "There are recent unfortunate events in my life that are closely tied to my failed first marriage". Philippine authorities ordered a criminal investigation Monday as allegations surfaced of locked or non-existent fire exits at the building, which its administrators denied. (more...)
Myanmar says 1st camp for Rohingya will be ready next week
- January 18, 2018
There are so many children who are unable to recover from the terrors of war. "In the verification process, Myanmar will confirm whether the people mentioned in the list used to live in Myanmar". Haque said Myanmar officials would vet the names against their records of residents before the August exodus, and those approved would then be asked if they wanted to go back. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
There are so many children who are unable to recover from the terrors of war. "In the verification process, Myanmar will confirm whether the people mentioned in the list used to live in Myanmar". Haque said Myanmar officials would vet the names against their records of residents before the August exodus, and those approved would then be asked if they wanted to go back. (more...)
Donald Trump is in 'excellent health' after first Presidential health check
- January 18, 2018
In an effort to disprove those theories, President Trump passed a voluntary cognitive assessment test Friday meant to assess his mental reflexes, according to a White House doctor. Trump's mental fitness for the job had come under intense scrutiny after a controversial, best-selling book, " Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House ", portrayed him as childlike and mercurial. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
In an effort to disprove those theories, President Trump passed a voluntary cognitive assessment test Friday meant to assess his mental reflexes, according to a White House doctor. Trump's mental fitness for the job had come under intense scrutiny after a controversial, best-selling book, " Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House ", portrayed him as childlike and mercurial. (more...)
Lebanon bans Steven Spielberg's film The Post
- January 18, 2018
Spielberg "is blacklisted by the Arab League's boycott office, which Lebanon complies with", the official explained. Set in the early 1970s, The Post centers on the journalists of the Washington Post and the New York Times who uncovered the Pentagon Papers , secret documents that revealed information about the us government's involvement in the Vietnam War. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Spielberg "is blacklisted by the Arab League's boycott office, which Lebanon complies with", the official explained. Set in the early 1970s, The Post centers on the journalists of the Washington Post and the New York Times who uncovered the Pentagon Papers , secret documents that revealed information about the us government's involvement in the Vietnam War. (more...)
It Snowed Across Texas, And There Are Pictures To Prove It
- January 18, 2018
In Atlanta, it was supposed to be 16 degrees for the low Wednesday but winds were going to be 15 miles per hour or stronger, making for a wind chill of zero. The MBTA said normal subway, bus, and ferry services are also planned Wednesday . Forecasters said travel could be hard in north Georgia because of below-zero wind chills. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
In Atlanta, it was supposed to be 16 degrees for the low Wednesday but winds were going to be 15 miles per hour or stronger, making for a wind chill of zero. The MBTA said normal subway, bus, and ferry services are also planned Wednesday . Forecasters said travel could be hard in north Georgia because of below-zero wind chills. (more...)
James Gunn Offers $100K to Charity if Donald Trump Gets Weighed Again
- January 18, 2018
Gunn then tweeted a photo of Major League Baseball star Albert Pujols alongside Trump, comparing their heights and weights as listed in Trump's physical exam results. Gunn tweeted that he would give six figures to Trump's favorite charity if the president would step on a scale under more transparent circumstances. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Gunn then tweeted a photo of Major League Baseball star Albert Pujols alongside Trump, comparing their heights and weights as listed in Trump's physical exam results. Gunn tweeted that he would give six figures to Trump's favorite charity if the president would step on a scale under more transparent circumstances. (more...)
Israel, US team up to block United Nations vote on Jerusalem
- January 17, 2018
On behalf of the Arab League chief, the assistant secretary-general and Ambassador Said Abu Ali said that Jerusalem is a part of occupied Palestine, stressing the importance of proceeding Arab efforts within the global organization to end the occupation. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
On behalf of the Arab League chief, the assistant secretary-general and Ambassador Said Abu Ali said that Jerusalem is a part of occupied Palestine, stressing the importance of proceeding Arab efforts within the global organization to end the occupation. (more...)
Scotland and Northern Eire to be hit by snow, sleet…
- January 17, 2018
The official forecaster suggested that the high winds could cause power cuts, affect mobile phone coverage and force some bridges to close. The second snow and ice warning comes into place from Tuesday at 04:00to Wednesday at 11:00. Met Éireann's warning will remain in place until 03:00 local time on Wednesday. "Across parts of the north, a spell of persistent and perhaps heavy snow may develop". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The official forecaster suggested that the high winds could cause power cuts, affect mobile phone coverage and force some bridges to close. The second snow and ice warning comes into place from Tuesday at 04:00to Wednesday at 11:00. Met Éireann's warning will remain in place until 03:00 local time on Wednesday. "Across parts of the north, a spell of persistent and perhaps heavy snow may develop". (more...)
What will the winter storm bring? Here's the latest forecast
- January 17, 2018
Classes were canceled at a number of universities Wednesday in the South, including Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University and North Carolina State University. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Classes were canceled at a number of universities Wednesday in the South, including Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University and North Carolina State University. (more...)
Dr. Ronny Jackson's glowing bill of health for Trump
- January 17, 2018
Senator Lindsay Graham , R-S.C., issued a statement in support of Durbin shortly after the meeting. He'll be working with the white house chefs - who he say are cooking Trump better meals than McDonald's - to make sure Trump is en route to losing 10 to 15 pounds over the next year. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Senator Lindsay Graham , R-S.C., issued a statement in support of Durbin shortly after the meeting. He'll be working with the white house chefs - who he say are cooking Trump better meals than McDonald's - to make sure Trump is en route to losing 10 to 15 pounds over the next year. (more...)
Trump's 'fake news awards' condemned by Republicans, fodder for comedians
- January 17, 2018
McCain, in his op-ed, referred to countries like Russia, Turkey, China and Egypt as examples of countries in which the "assault on journalism and free speech" persists, adding that the attack on press freedom in "traditionally free and open societies where censorship in the name of national security is becoming more common". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
McCain, in his op-ed, referred to countries like Russia, Turkey, China and Egypt as examples of countries in which the "assault on journalism and free speech" persists, adding that the attack on press freedom in "traditionally free and open societies where censorship in the name of national security is becoming more common". (more...)
Americans, 2 Canadians Abducted in Nigeria
- January 17, 2018
Mr Aliyu said the gunmen ambushed the vehicle of the two foreigners along the Jere-Kargao Road at on Tuesday night while they were returning to Abuja from Kafanchan. Parts of the Abuja-Kaduna road have been target locations for kidnappers. Last October, four Britons were abducted in the Niger Delta region. Many foreign missions and companies advised staff to limit their travel during the closure period, as all domestic and some worldwide flights were switched to Abuja. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Mr Aliyu said the gunmen ambushed the vehicle of the two foreigners along the Jere-Kargao Road at on Tuesday night while they were returning to Abuja from Kafanchan. Parts of the Abuja-Kaduna road have been target locations for kidnappers. Last October, four Britons were abducted in the Niger Delta region. Many foreign missions and companies advised staff to limit their travel during the closure period, as all domestic and some worldwide flights were switched to Abuja. (more...)
Juno Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:JUNO) Seeing Rampant Activity Today
- January 17, 2018
For the goal of this commentary, I like to use data from the most recent 12 months, which either annualizes the most recent 6-month earnings update, or in some cases, the most recent annual report is already the latest available financial data. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
For the goal of this commentary, I like to use data from the most recent 12 months, which either annualizes the most recent 6-month earnings update, or in some cases, the most recent annual report is already the latest available financial data. (more...)
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