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Snow blankets Chicago as winter storm sweeps US Midwest
- February 10, 2018
It could drop up to 14 inches (36 cm) of snow in some areas, the National Weather Service said. By dawn Friday , heavy snow is expected to be falling in metro Detroit, with a couple inches on the ground during the morning rush hour. Chicago was forecast to receive between 6 and 12 inches . They say some areas along the southern border could see up to a foot of fresh snow before it ends later today . (more...)
- February 10, 2018
It could drop up to 14 inches (36 cm) of snow in some areas, the National Weather Service said. By dawn Friday , heavy snow is expected to be falling in metro Detroit, with a couple inches on the ground during the morning rush hour. Chicago was forecast to receive between 6 and 12 inches . They say some areas along the southern border could see up to a foot of fresh snow before it ends later today . (more...)
Mary Lou McDonald takes over as Sinn Fein party leader
- February 10, 2018
Pro-British Unionists in Northern Ireland, plus political opponents in the Republic, have recently attacked her for not being tough enough on a Sinn Fein member of the British parliament who has quit over a video seen as making fun of a massacre of Protestant workers by Republican gunmen. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Pro-British Unionists in Northern Ireland, plus political opponents in the Republic, have recently attacked her for not being tough enough on a Sinn Fein member of the British parliament who has quit over a video seen as making fun of a massacre of Protestant workers by Republican gunmen. (more...)
USA budget deal to boost military, infrastructure spending
- February 10, 2018
Ryan hasn't scheduled House consideration, infuriating Democrats, but he said Friday, "We will focus on bringing that debate to this floor and finding a solution". John McCain of Arizona and Christopher A. Coons of Delaware. President Donald Trump is making the case on Twitter for electing more Republicans to Congress after signing a $400 billion spending plan. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Ryan hasn't scheduled House consideration, infuriating Democrats, but he said Friday, "We will focus on bringing that debate to this floor and finding a solution". John McCain of Arizona and Christopher A. Coons of Delaware. President Donald Trump is making the case on Twitter for electing more Republicans to Congress after signing a $400 billion spending plan. (more...)
Two officers shot and killed in Westerville, Ohio
- February 10, 2018
The City of Westerville said on Twitter that police were investigating an officer-involved shooting on Cross Wind Drive. City officials posted the first report around 12:30 p.m. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The City of Westerville said on Twitter that police were investigating an officer-involved shooting on Cross Wind Drive. City officials posted the first report around 12:30 p.m. (more...)
Philippines to ask airlines to bring Filipinos home after Kuwait deaths
- February 10, 2018
Some 300 Filipinos continue to apply for work in Kuwait every day. President Rodrigo Duterte's order, issued in a news conference, came after the Canadian government chose to review the $235 million helicopter deal because of concerns the Philippine military might use the utility helicopters in counterinsurgency assaults. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Some 300 Filipinos continue to apply for work in Kuwait every day. President Rodrigo Duterte's order, issued in a news conference, came after the Canadian government chose to review the $235 million helicopter deal because of concerns the Philippine military might use the utility helicopters in counterinsurgency assaults. (more...)
Abe & Moon vow joint efforts over N. Korea, future ties
- February 10, 2018
President Moon Jae-in (left) greets Chinese politburo member Han Zheng (second from left) as he shakes hand with National Security Council chief Chung Eui-yong at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Thursday. The athletes elicited a standing ovation by most leaders in the VIP box, including Moon and Kim's sister. Later on Saturday, Moon dismissed a call from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to resume massive military exercises between Seoul and the US. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
President Moon Jae-in (left) greets Chinese politburo member Han Zheng (second from left) as he shakes hand with National Security Council chief Chung Eui-yong at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Thursday. The athletes elicited a standing ovation by most leaders in the VIP box, including Moon and Kim's sister. Later on Saturday, Moon dismissed a call from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to resume massive military exercises between Seoul and the US. (more...)
Kim Jong Un Invites South Korean President Moon to Pyongyang
- February 10, 2018
As they shook hands, the North and South Koreans spoke briefly. Neither of those conditions applied on Friday. "But we´ll see what happens", Pence told reporters. "The grievances that the world has about North Korea are very legitimate". "A handshake would have been a dramatic image, regardless of how it ultimately played out", said Evan S Medeiros, a former Asia adviser to President Barack Obama. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
As they shook hands, the North and South Koreans spoke briefly. Neither of those conditions applied on Friday. "But we´ll see what happens", Pence told reporters. "The grievances that the world has about North Korea are very legitimate". "A handshake would have been a dramatic image, regardless of how it ultimately played out", said Evan S Medeiros, a former Asia adviser to President Barack Obama. (more...)
House Intel Republicans plan to wall off aides from Democratic staffers - literally
- February 10, 2018
Devin NunesDevin Gerald NunesTrump likely to approve release of Dem memo: report Trump called for unity - he didn't even last a week Mark Levin: Clinton colluded with Russian Federation, "paid for a warrant" to surveil Carter Page MORE (R-Calif.), the chairman of the intelligence committee, White House counsel Don McGahn said that the president had declined to release the Democratic memo, because it posed "significant concerns" for US national security. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Devin NunesDevin Gerald NunesTrump likely to approve release of Dem memo: report Trump called for unity - he didn't even last a week Mark Levin: Clinton colluded with Russian Federation, "paid for a warrant" to surveil Carter Page MORE (R-Calif.), the chairman of the intelligence committee, White House counsel Don McGahn said that the president had declined to release the Democratic memo, because it posed "significant concerns" for US national security. (more...)
Oak Park's snow emergency parking rules to go into effect
- February 10, 2018
In anticipation of a eight to 12 inch snowfall, the City of Bronson has declared a Snow Emergency which will go into effect at 9:00 p.m. Thursday night and go through 12 noon Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, there is a potential for snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches between Thursday and Friday, and additional snow accumulations of 1 inch or more on Saturday. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
In anticipation of a eight to 12 inch snowfall, the City of Bronson has declared a Snow Emergency which will go into effect at 9:00 p.m. Thursday night and go through 12 noon Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, there is a potential for snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches between Thursday and Friday, and additional snow accumulations of 1 inch or more on Saturday. (more...)
North Korean leader's sister to watch joint Korean hockey team
- February 10, 2018
He supported Pence's moves to meet with North Korean defectors, paying respects at a memorial to 46 South Korean sailors killed in a 2010 torpedo attack blamed on the North. Pence had said all week that if he met with the North Koreans, he would deliver a tough message. Pence also attended the Games opening ceremony but had no contact with the North Korean delegation. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
He supported Pence's moves to meet with North Korean defectors, paying respects at a memorial to 46 South Korean sailors killed in a 2010 torpedo attack blamed on the North. Pence had said all week that if he met with the North Koreans, he would deliver a tough message. Pence also attended the Games opening ceremony but had no contact with the North Korean delegation. (more...)
Combined Korean hockey team all set for Olympic debut
- February 10, 2018
Moon and Kim Yong Nam planned to return to the Games venue to watch the joint Korean women's ice hockey team - the first ever combined team at the Olympics - take on Switzerland, the Blue House said. Moon is expected to meet with Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong on Saturday at the Blue House. "They are hoping for something happening in the future", Seo said. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Moon and Kim Yong Nam planned to return to the Games venue to watch the joint Korean women's ice hockey team - the first ever combined team at the Olympics - take on Switzerland, the Blue House said. Moon is expected to meet with Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong on Saturday at the Blue House. "They are hoping for something happening in the future", Seo said. (more...)
Senate Passes Spending Bill; House Takes Up Measure Next
- February 10, 2018
The House passed Tuesday a bill that would require lawmakers to pay for sexual harassment settlements out of their own pockets instead of using office funds. Schumer said of the deal in a floor speech: "The budget deal doesn't have everything Democrats want, it doesn't have everything the Republicans want, but it has a great deal of what the American people want". (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The House passed Tuesday a bill that would require lawmakers to pay for sexual harassment settlements out of their own pockets instead of using office funds. Schumer said of the deal in a floor speech: "The budget deal doesn't have everything Democrats want, it doesn't have everything the Republicans want, but it has a great deal of what the American people want". (more...)
Intruder at Opening Ceremony had to be ejected twice
- February 10, 2018
The last time before yesterday was at the Asian Winter Games in China in 2007. Vice President Mike Pence did not deliberately snub North Koreans at an Olympic reception, according to USA officials who pushed back on South Korean reports that Pence deliberately came late to a VIP gathering Friday evening and then snubbed officials from Pyongyang. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The last time before yesterday was at the Asian Winter Games in China in 2007. Vice President Mike Pence did not deliberately snub North Koreans at an Olympic reception, according to USA officials who pushed back on South Korean reports that Pence deliberately came late to a VIP gathering Friday evening and then snubbed officials from Pyongyang. (more...)
US Congress passes budget deal, ending brief shutdown (Second Lead)
- February 10, 2018
Hard-line conservatives, such as the House Freedom Caucus, refused to vote for the budget because of the inclusion of $131 billion dollars in domestic spending, which they viewed as a waste of taxpayer money. Congress achieved an ambitious two-year budget agreement Friday, but in doing so, reignited ideological factions on deficit spending and immigration that are likely to flare as lawmakers turn to these issues next, ahead of a daunting midterm election season. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Hard-line conservatives, such as the House Freedom Caucus, refused to vote for the budget because of the inclusion of $131 billion dollars in domestic spending, which they viewed as a waste of taxpayer money. Congress achieved an ambitious two-year budget agreement Friday, but in doing so, reignited ideological factions on deficit spending and immigration that are likely to flare as lawmakers turn to these issues next, ahead of a daunting midterm election season. (more...)
Russian Federation denounces U.S. coalition airstrike at UN
- February 10, 2018
Syria's foreign ministry wrote a letter to the Security Council Thursday calling for global condemnation. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors the war, said Deir el-Zour province continues to be tense following the foiled attack and the USA response, and said there were reports of a new mobilization to the area. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Syria's foreign ministry wrote a letter to the Security Council Thursday calling for global condemnation. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors the war, said Deir el-Zour province continues to be tense following the foiled attack and the USA response, and said there were reports of a new mobilization to the area. (more...)
Kim Jong Un invites South Korean president for talks in the North
- February 10, 2018
Female ice hockey players from both Koreas will compete as one team in the Olympics, which open Friday and will be attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister and other senior officials. Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, arrived in PyeongChang earlier in the day with the DPRK delegation. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Female ice hockey players from both Koreas will compete as one team in the Olympics, which open Friday and will be attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister and other senior officials. Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, arrived in PyeongChang earlier in the day with the DPRK delegation. (more...)
Leerink Swann Comments on Array BioPharma Inc.'s Q1 2019 Earnings (ARRY)
- February 10, 2018
It has underperformed by 66.53% the S&P500. Chicago Equity Partners Llc who had been investing in Array Biopharma Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $3.42B market cap company. Its down 0.01, from 0.9 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 34 investors sold ARRY shares while 43 reduced holdings. 81 funds opened positions while 368 raised stakes. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
It has underperformed by 66.53% the S&P500. Chicago Equity Partners Llc who had been investing in Array Biopharma Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $3.42B market cap company. Its down 0.01, from 0.9 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 34 investors sold ARRY shares while 43 reduced holdings. 81 funds opened positions while 368 raised stakes. (more...)
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Given a $83.00 Price Target at KeyCorp
- February 10, 2018
The stock had a trading volume of 18,580,019 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,080,000. Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) has risen 10.44% since February 10, 2017 and is uptrending. (NASDAQ: ATVI ) for 1,547 shares. Riverhead Capital Mngmt Ltd Liability Co has 5,816 shares for 0.02% of their portfolio. West Virginia-based Security Tru has invested 0.03% in Activision Blizzard , Inc. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The stock had a trading volume of 18,580,019 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,080,000. Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) has risen 10.44% since February 10, 2017 and is uptrending. (NASDAQ: ATVI ) for 1,547 shares. Riverhead Capital Mngmt Ltd Liability Co has 5,816 shares for 0.02% of their portfolio. West Virginia-based Security Tru has invested 0.03% in Activision Blizzard , Inc. (more...)
Judge Loya death: Opposition takes issue to President, seeks SIT probe
- February 10, 2018
Loya, who was hearing the high-profile Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case, had died allegedly of cardiac arrest in Nagpur on December 1, 2014 when he had gone to attend the wedding of a colleague's daughter. "A senior judge died under suspicious circumstances". His (Justice Loya's) death is suspicious, there have been two other suspicious deaths. BJP president Amit Shah was an accused in the case but was later acquitted. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Loya, who was hearing the high-profile Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case, had died allegedly of cardiac arrest in Nagpur on December 1, 2014 when he had gone to attend the wedding of a colleague's daughter. "A senior judge died under suspicious circumstances". His (Justice Loya's) death is suspicious, there have been two other suspicious deaths. BJP president Amit Shah was an accused in the case but was later acquitted. (more...)
Duke vs North Carolina odds
- February 10, 2018
Duke is still a title contender, but it might make its road tougher by playing itself out of a high seed. Over the total has hit in five out the Blue Devils seven away games. Teams that have beaten Duke have averaged just under 20 looks from three; the Tar Heels are taking more than 24 in losses (they've taken 101 threes in the past four games), making just 30 percent. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Duke is still a title contender, but it might make its road tougher by playing itself out of a high seed. Over the total has hit in five out the Blue Devils seven away games. Teams that have beaten Duke have averaged just under 20 looks from three; the Tar Heels are taking more than 24 in losses (they've taken 101 threes in the past four games), making just 30 percent. (more...)
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