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World swimming champion says she was abused by US Olympic coach
- February 10, 2018
The SeattlePI reports investigators with a Homeland Security taskforce searched Sean Hutchison's Seattle apartment Tuesday, recovering electronic devices they say may contain evidence. Investigators have searched the home of ex-U.S. At the time, Hutchison said the reports were untrue. She claims Hutchison started sexually abusing her when she was 16, which is the age of consent in Washington State. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The SeattlePI reports investigators with a Homeland Security taskforce searched Sean Hutchison's Seattle apartment Tuesday, recovering electronic devices they say may contain evidence. Investigators have searched the home of ex-U.S. At the time, Hutchison said the reports were untrue. She claims Hutchison started sexually abusing her when she was 16, which is the age of consent in Washington State. (more...)
Nagaland Assembly elections: 253 candidates file nominations on the last day
- February 10, 2018
Apart from Mr Zeliang of the ruling Naga People's Front, prominent among those who filed their nominations today included former chief minister KL Chishi of the BJP. Three-time former chief minister and sitting Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio is the chief ministerial candidate of newly formed Nagaland Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and is contesting from the same seat. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Apart from Mr Zeliang of the ruling Naga People's Front, prominent among those who filed their nominations today included former chief minister KL Chishi of the BJP. Three-time former chief minister and sitting Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio is the chief ministerial candidate of newly formed Nagaland Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and is contesting from the same seat. (more...)
'I'm sorry': Mom gives birth, abandons baby in airport bathroom with note
- February 10, 2018
The Tucson Airport Authority released chilling new information about the incident, as well as video footage showing the unidentified mother walking around the airport with what appears to be the baby. "I just want what's best for him, and it is not me", the note reads. But since an airport is not a designated location, the woman could face criminal charges. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The Tucson Airport Authority released chilling new information about the incident, as well as video footage showing the unidentified mother walking around the airport with what appears to be the baby. "I just want what's best for him, and it is not me", the note reads. But since an airport is not a designated location, the woman could face criminal charges. (more...)
Weather Authority: Light snow ending on Friday morning
- February 10, 2018
The inclement weather is also forecast to affect airports in cities like Buffalo , Cleveland , Detroit , Milwaukee , and Toronto . It shows a widespread area of moderate to occasionally heavy snow over much of the southern half of Lower Michigan. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The inclement weather is also forecast to affect airports in cities like Buffalo , Cleveland , Detroit , Milwaukee , and Toronto . It shows a widespread area of moderate to occasionally heavy snow over much of the southern half of Lower Michigan. (more...)
Mike Pence didn't stand for Team Korea at the Olympics opening ceremony
- February 10, 2018
PYEONGCHANG , SOUTH KOREA-In his address to a shivering crowd of 35,000, Lee Hee-Beom promised the Pyeongchang Winter Games would be "above all, a peace Olympics". But the athletic aspect of these games has been overshadowed in the buildup to the opening ceremony by a frenzied, increasingly momentous fire-hose spray of political developments. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
PYEONGCHANG , SOUTH KOREA-In his address to a shivering crowd of 35,000, Lee Hee-Beom promised the Pyeongchang Winter Games would be "above all, a peace Olympics". But the athletic aspect of these games has been overshadowed in the buildup to the opening ceremony by a frenzied, increasingly momentous fire-hose spray of political developments. (more...)
Star witness in Percoco trial arrested
- February 10, 2018
He also admitted on Thursday during cross-examination by Daniel Gitner of Lankler Siffert & Wohl, who is defending a former energy company executive standing trial alongside Percoco, that he did not tell prosecutors that he improperly challenged a credit card purchase of a luxury hotel room at the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
He also admitted on Thursday during cross-examination by Daniel Gitner of Lankler Siffert & Wohl, who is defending a former energy company executive standing trial alongside Percoco, that he did not tell prosecutors that he improperly challenged a credit card purchase of a luxury hotel room at the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan. (more...)
Winter Olympics begin with political opening ceremony
- February 10, 2018
A sister of North Korea's leader shook hands with the South Korean president as representatives of the two countries sat together at the opening of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics . Moon has invited Kim and other senior North Korean officials to a luncheon at Seoul's presidential palace on Saturday. " Pyeongchang Olympics will become the hope and light for everyone that hopes for peace, not only on the Korean peninsula but in northeast Asia and the entire world", said Lee. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
A sister of North Korea's leader shook hands with the South Korean president as representatives of the two countries sat together at the opening of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics . Moon has invited Kim and other senior North Korean officials to a luncheon at Seoul's presidential palace on Saturday. " Pyeongchang Olympics will become the hope and light for everyone that hopes for peace, not only on the Korean peninsula but in northeast Asia and the entire world", said Lee. (more...)
Teacher held for abusing student
- February 10, 2018
Cops were called in to control the angry protesters, consisting of parents. Kolkata Police rushed to the spot to contain the situation and took the accused teacher in custody. "I have repeatedly said that the school authorities must ensure safety of the students". The incident saw massive protests by the guardians for nearly a week leading to the arrest of both men and removal of the school's principal. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Cops were called in to control the angry protesters, consisting of parents. Kolkata Police rushed to the spot to contain the situation and took the accused teacher in custody. "I have repeatedly said that the school authorities must ensure safety of the students". The incident saw massive protests by the guardians for nearly a week leading to the arrest of both men and removal of the school's principal. (more...)
No. 3 Justice Department official stepping down amid turmoil
- February 10, 2018
The New York Times first reported her departure. The Justice Department's third-ranking official, Rachel Brand, resigned Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter, adding to the turmoil at an agency facing multiple vacancies and criticism from various sources, including the White House. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The New York Times first reported her departure. The Justice Department's third-ranking official, Rachel Brand, resigned Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter, adding to the turmoil at an agency facing multiple vacancies and criticism from various sources, including the White House. (more...)
How Obdulia Sanchez Reacted To Sentencing For Livestreaming Crash That Killed Sister
- February 10, 2018
The auto driven by Sanchez veered onto the shoulder of a road in Los Banos , about 100 miles south of San Francisco . The 18-year-old was driving while livestreaming on Instagram when her 2003 Buick veered off the road and overturned into a field, ejecting Jacqueline out of the back window. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The auto driven by Sanchez veered onto the shoulder of a road in Los Banos , about 100 miles south of San Francisco . The 18-year-old was driving while livestreaming on Instagram when her 2003 Buick veered off the road and overturned into a field, ejecting Jacqueline out of the back window. (more...)
Flight Cancellations Pile Up Ahead of Winter Storm Mateo
- February 10, 2018
In Chicago , where snow was falling as fast as an inch per hour during the morning commute, schools were shut down. The heavy snow will make driving conditions hard during Friday's morning commute, according to the news outlet. Saturday will bring snow to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Upstate New York, with the potential for rain in Oklahoma, while snowy conditions will remain in Arkansas and Tennessee throughout Sunday . (more...)
- February 10, 2018
In Chicago , where snow was falling as fast as an inch per hour during the morning commute, schools were shut down. The heavy snow will make driving conditions hard during Friday's morning commute, according to the news outlet. Saturday will bring snow to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Upstate New York, with the potential for rain in Oklahoma, while snowy conditions will remain in Arkansas and Tennessee throughout Sunday . (more...)
Modi addressees his first election rallies in Tripura
- February 10, 2018
Modi will leave for Amman from where he will transit to Ramallah on Saturday in what will be the first ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Palestine . "The Left government is also looting the money of the poor", he said, asking if the Left is allowed to keep ruling, "there will be no development in the state". (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Modi will leave for Amman from where he will transit to Ramallah on Saturday in what will be the first ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Palestine . "The Left government is also looting the money of the poor", he said, asking if the Left is allowed to keep ruling, "there will be no development in the state". (more...)
Korea's Champion Figure Skater Kim Lights Olympic Flame
- February 10, 2018
Before the 1988 Seoul Olympics, North Korea blew up a jetliner. The former "figure queen" is also one of the most visible Korean Olympic champions since late Sohn Kee-chung, the 1936 Olympic marathon champion who ran under the Japanese name and flag at the Berlin Olympics in 1936, as South Korea was colonized by Japan from 1910 to 1945. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Before the 1988 Seoul Olympics, North Korea blew up a jetliner. The former "figure queen" is also one of the most visible Korean Olympic champions since late Sohn Kee-chung, the 1936 Olympic marathon champion who ran under the Japanese name and flag at the Berlin Olympics in 1936, as South Korea was colonized by Japan from 1910 to 1945. (more...)
Pelosi pleads for Dreamers after Senate announces budget deal
- February 10, 2018
The Senate passed a massive, bipartisan budget agreement and spending bill to reopen the shuttered federal government amid objections from Republican fiscal conservatives who say the bill marks a return to unchecked deficit spending. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The Senate passed a massive, bipartisan budget agreement and spending bill to reopen the shuttered federal government amid objections from Republican fiscal conservatives who say the bill marks a return to unchecked deficit spending. (more...)
Sunny, warm Friday in Oklahoma, then freezing drizzle possible before midnight
- February 10, 2018
Moderate snow is possible north of HWY 24 where accumulation will be highest but farther south, light amounts are expected with some areas only receiving a trace of snow. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Additional (and welcome) rainfall will return to the forecast Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Moderate snow is possible north of HWY 24 where accumulation will be highest but farther south, light amounts are expected with some areas only receiving a trace of snow. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Additional (and welcome) rainfall will return to the forecast Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. (more...)
Syria says rare US strike an effort 'to support terrorism'
- February 10, 2018
Separately, the Syrian Defence Ministry said their air force had destroyed a flurry of Israeli missiles targeting a military position in the countryside of the capital Damascus early Wednesday. Envoys from the United Nations have called for the ending of the hostilities between government forces and rebel factions to facilitate the evacuation of the wounded and the sick and the delivery of humanitarian aid . (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Separately, the Syrian Defence Ministry said their air force had destroyed a flurry of Israeli missiles targeting a military position in the countryside of the capital Damascus early Wednesday. Envoys from the United Nations have called for the ending of the hostilities between government forces and rebel factions to facilitate the evacuation of the wounded and the sick and the delivery of humanitarian aid . (more...)
Alliance Resource Partners, LP (NasdaqGS:ARLP): Placing Shares in the Spotlight
- February 10, 2018
About 37.50M shares traded or 157.48% up from the average. The Company's business consists of owning and holding Cheniere Energy Patners, L.P. (Cheniere Partners) limited partner common units, Class B units and subordinated units (collectively, the Cheniere Partners units), along with cash or other property that it receives as distributions in respect of such units. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
About 37.50M shares traded or 157.48% up from the average. The Company's business consists of owning and holding Cheniere Energy Patners, L.P. (Cheniere Partners) limited partner common units, Class B units and subordinated units (collectively, the Cheniere Partners units), along with cash or other property that it receives as distributions in respect of such units. (more...)
United States shale oil ramps up production
- February 10, 2018
Iraqi oil minister Jabbar al-Luaibi at a conference in London trumpeted the record 4.6 million b/d in export capacity now built in the southern port of Basra and proclaimed that it would reach 5 million b/d by year's end. In the last three years, the U.S. has seen huge growth in the production of shale, particularly after the federal government decided in 2015 to end the ban on USA exports of crude oil. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Iraqi oil minister Jabbar al-Luaibi at a conference in London trumpeted the record 4.6 million b/d in export capacity now built in the southern port of Basra and proclaimed that it would reach 5 million b/d by year's end. In the last three years, the U.S. has seen huge growth in the production of shale, particularly after the federal government decided in 2015 to end the ban on USA exports of crude oil. (more...)
MYANMAR: Jailed Journalists Were Investigating Massacre
- February 10, 2018
However, the military claims the men were members of a group of 200 "terrorists" who had attacked security forces. Asked about the evidence Reuters had uncovered about the massacre, Myanmar government spokesperson Zaw Htay said on Thursday, before publication of the report: "We are not denying the allegations about violations of human rights". (more...)
- February 10, 2018
However, the military claims the men were members of a group of 200 "terrorists" who had attacked security forces. Asked about the evidence Reuters had uncovered about the massacre, Myanmar government spokesperson Zaw Htay said on Thursday, before publication of the report: "We are not denying the allegations about violations of human rights". (more...)
January saw the worst A&E performance in NHS history
- February 09, 2018
In the interview with ITV he added: "In terms of pressures on the system, I think it probably is the worst ever". Mr Hunt said: 'I completely recognise the pressures that they have been going through and when they signed up to go into medicine they knew there was going to be pressurised moments. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
In the interview with ITV he added: "In terms of pressures on the system, I think it probably is the worst ever". Mr Hunt said: 'I completely recognise the pressures that they have been going through and when they signed up to go into medicine they knew there was going to be pressurised moments. (more...)
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