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Mickey: Clouds increasing today, rain likely this weekend
- February 09, 2018
The mid 30s are in store on Wednesday with partly cloudy skies. TUESDAY: Rain showers will develop, with a milder high temperature of 53 degrees. Temperatures however will be into the lower 40's. Slight, scattered wintry mix chances last into Saturday morning. Sunshine sticks around Friday with highs in the mid to upper 50s, but clouds quickly increase during the evening. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The mid 30s are in store on Wednesday with partly cloudy skies. TUESDAY: Rain showers will develop, with a milder high temperature of 53 degrees. Temperatures however will be into the lower 40's. Slight, scattered wintry mix chances last into Saturday morning. Sunshine sticks around Friday with highs in the mid to upper 50s, but clouds quickly increase during the evening. (more...)
Senate leaders announce budget deal with huge spending increases
- February 09, 2018
The House will not vote on the deal until the Senate approves it. The federal Office of Personnel Management said government operations would "vary by agency" and employees should "refer to their home agency for guidance on reporting for duty". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The House will not vote on the deal until the Senate approves it. The federal Office of Personnel Management said government operations would "vary by agency" and employees should "refer to their home agency for guidance on reporting for duty". (more...)
USA govt shutdown for second time in three weeks
- February 09, 2018
Rand Paul repeatedly held up votes on the budget plan, protesting its likely contribution to budget deficits that are soon to top $1 trillion. "Every one of those republicans complained about President Obama's deficits and yet now we have them out there bragging and pushing and doing everything they can to get their trillion dollar deficit through". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Rand Paul repeatedly held up votes on the budget plan, protesting its likely contribution to budget deficits that are soon to top $1 trillion. "Every one of those republicans complained about President Obama's deficits and yet now we have them out there bragging and pushing and doing everything they can to get their trillion dollar deficit through". (more...)
United States senator: Give me 'five minutes' with Larry Nassar
- February 09, 2018
Geddert, who worked with Nassar at his Lansing, Michigan-area gymnastics center Twistars, was suspended in January by USA Gymnastics (USAG), the sport's governing body, and subsequently retired. Former gymnast Annie Labrie, a Nassar victim from Twistars who testified in court, told Reuters that Geddert pushed athletes beyond their breaking points. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Geddert, who worked with Nassar at his Lansing, Michigan-area gymnastics center Twistars, was suspended in January by USA Gymnastics (USAG), the sport's governing body, and subsequently retired. Former gymnast Annie Labrie, a Nassar victim from Twistars who testified in court, told Reuters that Geddert pushed athletes beyond their breaking points. (more...)
Marvel Stars Assemble for Epic Class Photo in Honor of 10th Anniversary
- February 09, 2018
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Marvel Studios has assembled more than 80 of the actors and filmmakers who have worked on the 18 films to date, and some of those yet to come. Almost $14 billion dollars later, Marvel is commemorating their first 10 years not only with the photo and behind-the-scenes video but with exclusive collectibles and events leading up to the May 4 release of Avengers: Infinity War . (more...)
- February 09, 2018
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Marvel Studios has assembled more than 80 of the actors and filmmakers who have worked on the 18 films to date, and some of those yet to come. Almost $14 billion dollars later, Marvel is commemorating their first 10 years not only with the photo and behind-the-scenes video but with exclusive collectibles and events leading up to the May 4 release of Avengers: Infinity War . (more...)
NEET 2018 application form released at cbseneet
- February 09, 2018
Payment of application fee should be completed by 11:50pm on March 10. The online submission for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test ( NEET ) will begin today and continue until 9 March till 11.50 pm. Only AIIMS & JIPMER are exempted from NEET and the AIIMS entrance exam was recently notified. The NEET (UG) will consist of one paper containing 180 objective type questions (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology). (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Payment of application fee should be completed by 11:50pm on March 10. The online submission for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test ( NEET ) will begin today and continue until 9 March till 11.50 pm. Only AIIMS & JIPMER are exempted from NEET and the AIIMS entrance exam was recently notified. The NEET (UG) will consist of one paper containing 180 objective type questions (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology). (more...)
North Korea pressing ahead with military parade
- February 09, 2018
It is now said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is sending his younger sister to the Winter Olympics in South Korea as part of the team of important delegates, the South's Unification Ministry said Wednesday. Her presence creates a diplomatic protocol headache, as the VIP seating plan for the opening ceremony looks likely to place Pence and Kim just metres apart, The Guardian says. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
It is now said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is sending his younger sister to the Winter Olympics in South Korea as part of the team of important delegates, the South's Unification Ministry said Wednesday. Her presence creates a diplomatic protocol headache, as the VIP seating plan for the opening ceremony looks likely to place Pence and Kim just metres apart, The Guardian says. (more...)
PM Modi Begins His 4-day Visit to Jordan, Palestine, UAE, Oman
- February 09, 2018
After Modi's visit to Israel in July a year ago and Netanyahu's recent India visit, critics have predicted that Indo-Palestine ties will see a downfall. The Gulf is home to nine million Indians who remit $35 billion home each year, sustaining millions of families. While India's ties with the Gulf have been fostered by previous governments too, Mr Modi has paid particular attention to the region, and this was seen as part of efforts to redefine ties. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
After Modi's visit to Israel in July a year ago and Netanyahu's recent India visit, critics have predicted that Indo-Palestine ties will see a downfall. The Gulf is home to nine million Indians who remit $35 billion home each year, sustaining millions of families. While India's ties with the Gulf have been fostered by previous governments too, Mr Modi has paid particular attention to the region, and this was seen as part of efforts to redefine ties. (more...)
At Least 5 Killed After Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Taiwan
- February 09, 2018
Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with the people of Taiwan after two high-magnitude earthquakes devastated the island nation on 6th and 7th February, killing at least nine people and injuring hundreds more. Zhang expressed deep sympathy to all the victims and honest regards to Taiwan compatriots who suffered, saying that people from the mainland were deeply concerned about the natural disaster and sympathize with their Taiwan compatriots. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with the people of Taiwan after two high-magnitude earthquakes devastated the island nation on 6th and 7th February, killing at least nine people and injuring hundreds more. Zhang expressed deep sympathy to all the victims and honest regards to Taiwan compatriots who suffered, saying that people from the mainland were deeply concerned about the natural disaster and sympathize with their Taiwan compatriots. (more...)
Teva Tumbles on New Guidance, But CEO Optimistic
- February 09, 2018
Receive News & Ratings Via Email - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings with our daily email newsletter. Analyst's mean target price for TWTR is $21.16 while analysts mean recommendation is 3.10. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:TEVA) shares tumbled -9.74% in pre-market trade. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Receive News & Ratings Via Email - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings with our daily email newsletter. Analyst's mean target price for TWTR is $21.16 while analysts mean recommendation is 3.10. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:TEVA) shares tumbled -9.74% in pre-market trade. (more...)
Heavy snow to blanket upper Midwest
- February 09, 2018
A winter weather advisory has also been issued for Dodge, Washington and Ozaukee Counties - also from Thursday evening until Friday evening. The National Weather Service said "travel will be hard to impossible at times". The advisory remains active through 10 p.m. Areas to the south could see lesser amounts of snow, ranging between 2-6 inches of snow. It will basically park itself right over southeast MI, predominantly south of the Metro, and dump several inches of snow on the ground ... (more...)
- February 09, 2018
A winter weather advisory has also been issued for Dodge, Washington and Ozaukee Counties - also from Thursday evening until Friday evening. The National Weather Service said "travel will be hard to impossible at times". The advisory remains active through 10 p.m. Areas to the south could see lesser amounts of snow, ranging between 2-6 inches of snow. It will basically park itself right over southeast MI, predominantly south of the Metro, and dump several inches of snow on the ground ... (more...)
State Dept. calls North Korea military parade a 'dog and pony show'
- February 09, 2018
USA officials declined to offer details on the expected new sanctions beyond Pence's comments, citing concerns that any additional information could be used by those trying to skirt the new measures. USA officials have grown increasingly dire in their warnings about the North's march toward developing an operational nuclear-tipped ballistic missile capable of reaching the continental U.S. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
USA officials declined to offer details on the expected new sanctions beyond Pence's comments, citing concerns that any additional information could be used by those trying to skirt the new measures. USA officials have grown increasingly dire in their warnings about the North's march toward developing an operational nuclear-tipped ballistic missile capable of reaching the continental U.S. (more...)
Paris grinds to a halt as rare heavy snowfall closes Eiffel Tower
- February 09, 2018
The snowfall - up to 6 inches in Paris - also brought excitement, with some Parisians putting on their skis to tackle the Montmartre slopes, where the Sacre Coeur basilica is located. Government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux said the "lessons would be learned" after the snowfalls, but he defended officials' response, saying: "It's hard to know at 8 in the morning that roads will be blocked at 2pm". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The snowfall - up to 6 inches in Paris - also brought excitement, with some Parisians putting on their skis to tackle the Montmartre slopes, where the Sacre Coeur basilica is located. Government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux said the "lessons would be learned" after the snowfalls, but he defended officials' response, saying: "It's hard to know at 8 in the morning that roads will be blocked at 2pm". (more...)
North Korea appears to have held military parade on eve of Olympics
- February 09, 2018
Officials say Pence will be holding symbolic events of his own to highlight the North's human rights abuses and nuclear ambitions. North Korea's nominal head of state and senior statesman, 90-year-old Kim Yong Nam, is expected to join her. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Officials say Pence will be holding symbolic events of his own to highlight the North's human rights abuses and nuclear ambitions. North Korea's nominal head of state and senior statesman, 90-year-old Kim Yong Nam, is expected to join her. (more...)
Lone Senator sends USA hurtling towards midnight government shutdown
- February 09, 2018
His right to object will expire in the wee hours of Friday morning and the Senate is expected to pass the bill. A sweeping bipartisan vote is expected on the measure, which is attached to a huge budget agreement, but the timing and outcome of a House vote are less certain. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
His right to object will expire in the wee hours of Friday morning and the Senate is expected to pass the bill. A sweeping bipartisan vote is expected on the measure, which is attached to a huge budget agreement, but the timing and outcome of a House vote are less certain. (more...)
Intensity is the key for me, says Kohli
- February 09, 2018
He was the lone player from both the sides to get to a century in the Test series which India lost. Miandad hailed Kohli's technique and the ability to quickly adjudge the strength and weakness of a bowler which makes him a "great batsman". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
He was the lone player from both the sides to get to a century in the Test series which India lost. Miandad hailed Kohli's technique and the ability to quickly adjudge the strength and weakness of a bowler which makes him a "great batsman". (more...)
Davis Davis attacks document suggesting United Kingdom access to European Union could be suspended
- February 09, 2018
The ambassador addressed waiting media outside 10 Downing Street after May hosted a roundtable meeting with senior representatives of Japanese businesses that are significant investors in Britain. A leaked government assessment published in British media in recent days suggests the vehicle industry could face cost increases of between five and 13 per cent under different possible post-Brexit scenarios. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The ambassador addressed waiting media outside 10 Downing Street after May hosted a roundtable meeting with senior representatives of Japanese businesses that are significant investors in Britain. A leaked government assessment published in British media in recent days suggests the vehicle industry could face cost increases of between five and 13 per cent under different possible post-Brexit scenarios. (more...)
Boston Celtics: Cavaliers Lakers Trade Changes A Lot
- February 09, 2018
There is a bit of concern with this trade however, as the Lakers have just cleared out major cap space and also gained some leverage in trades with the pick Cleveland is sending over to them. The Lakers are 22-31 on the season, and do not have an incentive to tank. He also had a few things to say about the way things were done in Cleveland, at one point comparing the culture to Boston. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
There is a bit of concern with this trade however, as the Lakers have just cleared out major cap space and also gained some leverage in trades with the pick Cleveland is sending over to them. The Lakers are 22-31 on the season, and do not have an incentive to tank. He also had a few things to say about the way things were done in Cleveland, at one point comparing the culture to Boston. (more...)
Police investigate student 'crush' death outside Durham nightclub
- February 09, 2018
The Durham University student who died outside a nightclub on Wednesday has been named by police as Olivia Burt from Hampshire . He added that people carried on pushing, until "suddenly the barrier fell and everyone fell on top of it". He tried to give her CPR when she lost consciousness before paramedics arrived, it was alleged. A spokesperson said: "Ambulance crews assisted by police officers attended to the casualty but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The Durham University student who died outside a nightclub on Wednesday has been named by police as Olivia Burt from Hampshire . He added that people carried on pushing, until "suddenly the barrier fell and everyone fell on top of it". He tried to give her CPR when she lost consciousness before paramedics arrived, it was alleged. A spokesperson said: "Ambulance crews assisted by police officers attended to the casualty but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene". (more...)
The Senate's Blockbuster Spending Deal
- February 09, 2018
Numerous more conservative House Republicans have said they will oppose the budget deal due to deficit concerns. Senate Democrats won't support the current House stop-gap measure which adds funding for the Pentagon to six weeks of government funding, said Schumer, who is working with McConnell on a $300 billion, two-year package to boost defense and domestic spending. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Numerous more conservative House Republicans have said they will oppose the budget deal due to deficit concerns. Senate Democrats won't support the current House stop-gap measure which adds funding for the Pentagon to six weeks of government funding, said Schumer, who is working with McConnell on a $300 billion, two-year package to boost defense and domestic spending. (more...)
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