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'This is Us' gets a big boost from Super Bowl slot
- February 08, 2018
New England, NBC , 103.39 million; " Super Bowl Post-Game", NBC , 73.45 million; " This is Us ", NBC , 26.97 million. After a few events Thursday, NBC will stream Friday's opening ceremony live and repeat it on television Friday night. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
New England, NBC , 103.39 million; " Super Bowl Post-Game", NBC , 73.45 million; " This is Us ", NBC , 26.97 million. After a few events Thursday, NBC will stream Friday's opening ceremony live and repeat it on television Friday night. (more...)
Syria Air Defense Intercepts Israeli Missiles
- February 08, 2018
This is not the first report of Israeli strikes on a research facility in Jamraya. Syria has accused Israel of launching air raids on military positions near the capital Damascus, saying the attack showed its support for "terrorist organisations" operating in the area. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
This is not the first report of Israeli strikes on a research facility in Jamraya. Syria has accused Israel of launching air raids on military positions near the capital Damascus, saying the attack showed its support for "terrorist organisations" operating in the area. (more...)
Ex-Obama aide calls for congressional oversight after White House staffer resigns
- February 07, 2018
The Intercept reports that Porter's first ex-wife told the Federal Bureau of Investigation he physically abused her for years, and shared pictures of her with bruises allegedly caused by Porter with law enforcement and the online publication. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
The Intercept reports that Porter's first ex-wife told the Federal Bureau of Investigation he physically abused her for years, and shared pictures of her with bruises allegedly caused by Porter with law enforcement and the online publication. (more...)
Failure to clap over U.S. achievements 'un-American' & bordering on 'treason'
- February 07, 2018
Trump called Democrats "selfish" and said "it got to a point where I really didn't even want to look too much during the speech over to that side". Tenney, who sat with Democrats to show bipartisanship at Trump's State of the Union speech, said she was "appalled at the behavior of Democrats ". (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Trump called Democrats "selfish" and said "it got to a point where I really didn't even want to look too much during the speech over to that side". Tenney, who sat with Democrats to show bipartisanship at Trump's State of the Union speech, said she was "appalled at the behavior of Democrats ". (more...)
Russia already meddling in US midterm elections, Tillerson says
- February 07, 2018
Worse yet, Tillerson said Russian Federation has many tools at their disposal and that we're ill-prepared to prevent their interference. "And it was important because I wanted to hear their views, were we missing something, but also their views of whether taking action against oil, which would be pretty dramatic, how they felt about that", the secretary of state said. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Worse yet, Tillerson said Russian Federation has many tools at their disposal and that we're ill-prepared to prevent their interference. "And it was important because I wanted to hear their views, were we missing something, but also their views of whether taking action against oil, which would be pretty dramatic, how they felt about that", the secretary of state said. (more...)
French President, Emmanuel Macron To Visit Nigeria In July, Address National Assembly
- February 07, 2018
The envoy added that Macron had interest in Nigeria and would like to talk on several issues relating to the development of the country. Mira Sawlani has already tweeted the impending visit and the countries visited. Macron met Erignac's widow to dedicate a square to his memory. Unlike the separatists in the wealthy Spanish region of Catalonia, who mounted a breakaway bid past year, Corsica's leaders have said they will be content with greater autonomy and a special mention in the ... (more...)
- February 07, 2018
The envoy added that Macron had interest in Nigeria and would like to talk on several issues relating to the development of the country. Mira Sawlani has already tweeted the impending visit and the countries visited. Macron met Erignac's widow to dedicate a square to his memory. Unlike the separatists in the wealthy Spanish region of Catalonia, who mounted a breakaway bid past year, Corsica's leaders have said they will be content with greater autonomy and a special mention in the ... (more...)
GM Loses $4.9B in Q4 But Beats Estimates
- February 07, 2018
CEO Mary Barra told analysts that GM expects its financial performance to "accelerate further in 2019". For the Current Quarter, the growth estimate for General Motors Company is 7.8%, while for the Next Quarter the stock growth estimate is -14.3%. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
CEO Mary Barra told analysts that GM expects its financial performance to "accelerate further in 2019". For the Current Quarter, the growth estimate for General Motors Company is 7.8%, while for the Next Quarter the stock growth estimate is -14.3%. (more...)
Deputy-involved shooting, crashes close I-95 in Lantana
- February 07, 2018
A deputy and a Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrived moments after the Rogue crashed into three vehicles and forced others off the road, causing injuries. Bradshaw said the deputy wasn't injured. Shaw said detectives know the identity of the male suspect, but are not releasing it until they notify his family. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
A deputy and a Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrived moments after the Rogue crashed into three vehicles and forced others off the road, causing injuries. Bradshaw said the deputy wasn't injured. Shaw said detectives know the identity of the male suspect, but are not releasing it until they notify his family. (more...)
Cornell fraternity punished over sex contest called 'Pig Roast'
- February 07, 2018
According to the officials, if members drew a tie in the contest, the victor would be the member who had sex with the woman who weighed the most. " It is incumbent that all members of the Greek system and the campus as a whole challenge any form of sexual misconduct and the behaviors that foster it ". (more...)
- February 07, 2018
According to the officials, if members drew a tie in the contest, the victor would be the member who had sex with the woman who weighed the most. " It is incumbent that all members of the Greek system and the campus as a whole challenge any form of sexual misconduct and the behaviors that foster it ". (more...)
Syrian army responds to Israeli strike close to Damascus - state media
- February 07, 2018
Syrian anti-aircraft defense units have destroyed most of the missiles fired today by Israeli warplanes from Lebanese airspace against a military position in Damascus countryside, military sources reported. The Israel Air Force (IAF) reportedly attacked site in September . A Western intelligence agency revealed the accusations to the BBC past year, and claim it is in violation of an agreement by President Bashar al-Assad to destroy the nation's chemical munitions following a 2013 Sarin ... (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Syrian anti-aircraft defense units have destroyed most of the missiles fired today by Israeli warplanes from Lebanese airspace against a military position in Damascus countryside, military sources reported. The Israel Air Force (IAF) reportedly attacked site in September . A Western intelligence agency revealed the accusations to the BBC past year, and claim it is in violation of an agreement by President Bashar al-Assad to destroy the nation's chemical munitions following a 2013 Sarin ... (more...)
Kurdish militia killed in Turkey's Afrin operation: Turkish military
- February 07, 2018
A total of 811 PKK/KCK/PYD/YPG and Daesh terrorists have been killed since the start of Turkey's Operation Olive Branch in northwestern Syria, the military said Thursday. A Turkish military convoy of dozens of vehicles crossed the border overnight, the Observatory said. Afrin has been a major hideout for the PYD/PKK since July 2012, when the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria left the city to the terror group without a fight. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
A total of 811 PKK/KCK/PYD/YPG and Daesh terrorists have been killed since the start of Turkey's Operation Olive Branch in northwestern Syria, the military said Thursday. A Turkish military convoy of dozens of vehicles crossed the border overnight, the Observatory said. Afrin has been a major hideout for the PYD/PKK since July 2012, when the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria left the city to the terror group without a fight. (more...)
Number of injured in Taiwan quake rises to 188
- February 07, 2018
Citing the national fire agency , Taiwan's cabinet said another hotel had also been damaged. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, a team from Meco, led by Labor Attache, lawyer Cesar Chavez, is in Hualien to personally check on the condition of Filipinos in the area. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Citing the national fire agency , Taiwan's cabinet said another hotel had also been damaged. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, a team from Meco, led by Labor Attache, lawyer Cesar Chavez, is in Hualien to personally check on the condition of Filipinos in the area. (more...)
Jacob Zuma will step aside in days, vows ANC chief Cyril Ramaphosa
- February 07, 2018
Markets have also been captivated by the possibility that the South African president will be recalled by the ANC, an initiative being led by Ramaphosa. According to Minister of Communications, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, calls for Zuma to step down or, alternatively, for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to be postponed until he does were not discussed and the meeting was "nothing unusual". (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Markets have also been captivated by the possibility that the South African president will be recalled by the ANC, an initiative being led by Ramaphosa. According to Minister of Communications, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, calls for Zuma to step down or, alternatively, for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to be postponed until he does were not discussed and the meeting was "nothing unusual". (more...)
Letter about abuse cover-up belies pope denial
- February 07, 2018
Bishop Barros has repeatedly denied witnessing any abuse or covering it up. VATICAN CITY- Pope Francis said on Wednesday the participation of North Korean athletes in the Olympics raised hopes for reconciliation on the Korean peninsula and that the Vatican was ready to back any peace initiative. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Bishop Barros has repeatedly denied witnessing any abuse or covering it up. VATICAN CITY- Pope Francis said on Wednesday the participation of North Korean athletes in the Olympics raised hopes for reconciliation on the Korean peninsula and that the Vatican was ready to back any peace initiative. (more...)
US to unveil 'toughest sanctions ever' on North Korea: Pence
- February 07, 2018
The remarks by Abe and Pence were in line with the message from U.S. President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address on January 30. US Vice President Mike Pence , who will also attend the opening ceremony, told reporters in Alaska on Monday, when asked about a possible meeting with the North Korean delegation to the Games, "I have not requested a meeting, but we'll see what happens". (more...)
- February 07, 2018
The remarks by Abe and Pence were in line with the message from U.S. President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address on January 30. US Vice President Mike Pence , who will also attend the opening ceremony, told reporters in Alaska on Monday, when asked about a possible meeting with the North Korean delegation to the Games, "I have not requested a meeting, but we'll see what happens". (more...)
Mission McConnell: Stand up to Trump, protect Dreamers | Lexington Herald Leader
- February 07, 2018
It provides $3.6 billion for community health centers and $225 million for the Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Program Account. Schumer and McConnell appear to be working toward a plan that would respond to the House bill with a long-awaited spending pact to give whopping increases both to the Pentagon and domestic programmes - nearly $300 billion spread over two years. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
It provides $3.6 billion for community health centers and $225 million for the Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Program Account. Schumer and McConnell appear to be working toward a plan that would respond to the House bill with a long-awaited spending pact to give whopping increases both to the Pentagon and domestic programmes - nearly $300 billion spread over two years. (more...)
Gerber Baby contest victor is first with Down syndrome
- February 07, 2018
Lucas, who is from Georgia, was chosen from 140,000 entries in a 2017 Gerber contest looking for the next face of the brand. As the Grand Prize victor, Lucas' family will receive $50,000 and be featured on Gerber's social media channels throughout the year. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Lucas, who is from Georgia, was chosen from 140,000 entries in a 2017 Gerber contest looking for the next face of the brand. As the Grand Prize victor, Lucas' family will receive $50,000 and be featured on Gerber's social media channels throughout the year. (more...)
Laundry Pod Makers Are Facing More Pressure to Make Packaging Safer
- February 07, 2018
Brad Holyman, a State Senator in NY and Aravella Simotas, an Assemblywoman want legislation that will mandate child resistant packaging for the laundry detergent pods. Simotas, who told reporters she uses them, said she once had to snatch one away from her young daughter. "You don't need them to look like gummy bears in order for consumers to use them", Holyman added. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Brad Holyman, a State Senator in NY and Aravella Simotas, an Assemblywoman want legislation that will mandate child resistant packaging for the laundry detergent pods. Simotas, who told reporters she uses them, said she once had to snatch one away from her young daughter. "You don't need them to look like gummy bears in order for consumers to use them", Holyman added. (more...)
Christian wedding cake baker wins California court battle
- February 07, 2018
Lampe argued in his opinion on the Miller case, however, that while the prevention of discrimination was a laudable objective of the state, asking a Christian baker to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding would be a violation of the baker's right to freedom of expression. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Lampe argued in his opinion on the Miller case, however, that while the prevention of discrimination was a laudable objective of the state, asking a Christian baker to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding would be a violation of the baker's right to freedom of expression. (more...)
Kim Jong Un's sister to attend Winter Olympics in South Korea
- February 07, 2018
Pence, who will travel to South Korea on Thursday to lead the USA delegation to the Olympics, said the United States is preparing to announce even tougher sanctions in coming days. However, the US, Japan and others have accused the North of using the Games for propaganda purposes. "We must not be fooled by North Korea's 'smile diplomacy", he told a news conference in Tokyo . (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Pence, who will travel to South Korea on Thursday to lead the USA delegation to the Olympics, said the United States is preparing to announce even tougher sanctions in coming days. However, the US, Japan and others have accused the North of using the Games for propaganda purposes. "We must not be fooled by North Korea's 'smile diplomacy", he told a news conference in Tokyo . (more...)
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