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Central AL Forecast: Severe Weather Threat Over for Sunday
- February 25, 2018
After sunrise Monday the rain will continue to push out of our area and clouds will gradually erode. We will see another round of wet weather later this afternoon into the overnight hours. Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 50s. TODAY: Showers likely with a chance of thunder later in the day. Another one to two inches will be possible through 10PM Saturday evening. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
After sunrise Monday the rain will continue to push out of our area and clouds will gradually erode. We will see another round of wet weather later this afternoon into the overnight hours. Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 50s. TODAY: Showers likely with a chance of thunder later in the day. Another one to two inches will be possible through 10PM Saturday evening. (more...)
IOC Announces Russia's Olympic Suspension Won't Be Lifted for Closing Ceremony
- February 25, 2018
The Russians are hoping that the ban could be lifted in time to parade their national flag for Sunday evening's closing ceremony at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium. Her anti-doping rule violation follows that of Alexander Krushelnitsky, who on Thursday was stripped of the mixed doubles curling bronze medal he won with his wife, Anastasia Bryzgalova. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The Russians are hoping that the ban could be lifted in time to parade their national flag for Sunday evening's closing ceremony at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium. Her anti-doping rule violation follows that of Alexander Krushelnitsky, who on Thursday was stripped of the mixed doubles curling bronze medal he won with his wife, Anastasia Bryzgalova. (more...)
Mexican president's US visit called off after border wall row with Trump
- February 25, 2018
The Post , citing unnamed USA and Mexican officials, said Peña Nieto had meant to come to Washington , D.C.in February or March to meet Trump in America for the first time since the Trump's inauguration. Speaking by phone on Tuesday, Peña Nieto and Trump devoted a considerable portion of their roughly 50 minute conversation to the wall, and neither man would compromise his position. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The Post , citing unnamed USA and Mexican officials, said Peña Nieto had meant to come to Washington , D.C.in February or March to meet Trump in America for the first time since the Trump's inauguration. Speaking by phone on Tuesday, Peña Nieto and Trump devoted a considerable portion of their roughly 50 minute conversation to the wall, and neither man would compromise his position. (more...)
22-year-old woman dies, man injured in Winchester library stabbing
- February 25, 2018
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Winchester Chief of Police Peter MacDonnell have confirmed that Jeffery Yao, 23 of Winchester has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing that occurred this morning at Winchester Public Library. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Winchester Chief of Police Peter MacDonnell have confirmed that Jeffery Yao, 23 of Winchester has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing that occurred this morning at Winchester Public Library. (more...)
FBI probe documents list range of payments to top NCAA basketball players
- February 25, 2018
Other players identified in the documents include former college players like North Carolina State's Dennis Smith Jr ., Maryland's Diamond Stone and Washington's Markelle Fultz , last year's No. The investigation has already produced arrests and charges of four assistant coaches, retired National Basketball Association player Chuck Person (Auburn), Tony Bland (USC), Emanuel Richardson (Arizona), Lamont Evans (Oklahoma St). (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Other players identified in the documents include former college players like North Carolina State's Dennis Smith Jr ., Maryland's Diamond Stone and Washington's Markelle Fultz , last year's No. The investigation has already produced arrests and charges of four assistant coaches, retired National Basketball Association player Chuck Person (Auburn), Tony Bland (USC), Emanuel Richardson (Arizona), Lamont Evans (Oklahoma St). (more...)
Police Standing Guard at Ex-Florida School Deputy's Home
- February 25, 2018
Sheriff's deputies are now guarding the home of Scott Peterson, the armed school resource officer who hid outside as 17 students were massacred inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. "Wearing the hats today, I think that means a lot to all of us", Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday . The agency also announced that it was placing two officers on a restricted assignment during a separate investigation into how they handled earlier calls involving Cruz or his family ... (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Sheriff's deputies are now guarding the home of Scott Peterson, the armed school resource officer who hid outside as 17 students were massacred inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. "Wearing the hats today, I think that means a lot to all of us", Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday . The agency also announced that it was placing two officers on a restricted assignment during a separate investigation into how they handled earlier calls involving Cruz or his family ... (more...)
Aruna Budda Reddy creates history Wins bronze at Gymnastics World Cup
- February 25, 2018
Aruna Budda Reddy, the 22-year-old artistic gymnast created history by clinching the bronze medal in the ongoing Gymnastics World Cup in Australia. This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire. In all the other global events, she could not go beyond the qualification stage. The 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and 2-14 Asian Games bronze medallist Ashish Kumar will also feature in the men's vault event final round tomorrow after he finished sixth in the qualifying ... (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Aruna Budda Reddy, the 22-year-old artistic gymnast created history by clinching the bronze medal in the ongoing Gymnastics World Cup in Australia. This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire. In all the other global events, she could not go beyond the qualification stage. The 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and 2-14 Asian Games bronze medallist Ashish Kumar will also feature in the men's vault event final round tomorrow after he finished sixth in the qualifying ... (more...)
Dapchi attack: FG says 110 girls missing
- February 25, 2018
Addressing journalists yesterday at the Yobe state Government House, the governor alleged that security check points were withdrawn from Dapchi and other communities, few days before the attack, a development which he believes gave room for the incident. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Addressing journalists yesterday at the Yobe state Government House, the governor alleged that security check points were withdrawn from Dapchi and other communities, few days before the attack, a development which he believes gave room for the incident. (more...)
Fatah: Israeli decisions on churches aim at closing them
- February 25, 2018
Separately, they complained of a "discriminatory and racist bill" being considered by Israeli legislators that would allow church property to be claimed by the state. Patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem said in a joint statement that imposing taxes on churches is a violation of all the agreements and global commitments that guarantees the rights and privileges of churches. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Separately, they complained of a "discriminatory and racist bill" being considered by Israeli legislators that would allow church property to be claimed by the state. Patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem said in a joint statement that imposing taxes on churches is a violation of all the agreements and global commitments that guarantees the rights and privileges of churches. (more...)
Florida leaders unveil school safety proposals
- February 25, 2018
The FBI blew a tip that he was planning to shoot up a school. The program that provided coverage for people involved in gun-related incidents or accidents had been under scrutiny by regulators over marketing issues. Kasky said, "We are the first people who are going to make everyone to make sure this never happens again". Trump told reporters Friday that schools need some kind of "offensive" capability to deter and respond to attackers. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The FBI blew a tip that he was planning to shoot up a school. The program that provided coverage for people involved in gun-related incidents or accidents had been under scrutiny by regulators over marketing issues. Kasky said, "We are the first people who are going to make everyone to make sure this never happens again". Trump told reporters Friday that schools need some kind of "offensive" capability to deter and respond to attackers. (more...)
Turkey hails Syria ceasefire, says 'terror fight' to continue
- February 25, 2018
Czech police would not elaborate on details of the arrest and only said that a 67-year-old foreigner had been arrested at the request of Turkey's Interpol. Muslim formerly headed the PYD, the major component of a coalition that governs Kurdish-held autonomous parts of northern Syria, including Afrin. He has moved freely around Europe in recent years and it was unclear why Czech authorities would have chose to move now on the Turkish arrest warrant. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Czech police would not elaborate on details of the arrest and only said that a 67-year-old foreigner had been arrested at the request of Turkey's Interpol. Muslim formerly headed the PYD, the major component of a coalition that governs Kurdish-held autonomous parts of northern Syria, including Afrin. He has moved freely around Europe in recent years and it was unclear why Czech authorities would have chose to move now on the Turkish arrest warrant. (more...)
Congress' Republican leaders silent so far on Trump's gun proposals
- February 25, 2018
Capitol and marched to the White House . Trump's speech at CPAC came at the end of a week that included meetings with students and teachers and state and local officials on ways to bolster school safety and address gun violence. "They're from the community and the surrounding community and it doesn't concern me at all", Kevin Hansen, whose three children go to the Tri-Valley School District - about 25 miles northwest of Sioux Falls -- told CNN affiliate KELO . (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Capitol and marched to the White House . Trump's speech at CPAC came at the end of a week that included meetings with students and teachers and state and local officials on ways to bolster school safety and address gun violence. "They're from the community and the surrounding community and it doesn't concern me at all", Kevin Hansen, whose three children go to the Tri-Valley School District - about 25 miles northwest of Sioux Falls -- told CNN affiliate KELO . (more...)
Germans dejected after coming so close to gold medal
- February 25, 2018
The Canadians were the overwhelming pre-Olympics favourites to win the gold medal. "It feels good, but I have accomplished my dream. Now I have no dream". "It was the craziest game ever", Kovalchuk said. It took his men just 27 seconds to score the game-tying goal. With just three minutes remaining in the game, Germany took a 3-2 lead. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The Canadians were the overwhelming pre-Olympics favourites to win the gold medal. "It feels good, but I have accomplished my dream. Now I have no dream". "It was the craziest game ever", Kovalchuk said. It took his men just 27 seconds to score the game-tying goal. With just three minutes remaining in the game, Germany took a 3-2 lead. (more...)
India finish South Africa tour on high
- February 25, 2018
While neither Dhawan nor Raina could bat through the innings, Dinesh Karthik, who replaced Kohli in the playing XI, scored 13 off 6 balls to push India past 170-run mark on a pitch that started to slow down as the Indian innings progressed. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
While neither Dhawan nor Raina could bat through the innings, Dinesh Karthik, who replaced Kohli in the playing XI, scored 13 off 6 balls to push India past 170-run mark on a pitch that started to slow down as the Indian innings progressed. (more...)
New Zealand defeats England by three wicket
- February 25, 2018
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor scored 113 runs as the hosts defeated England by three wickets in the first one-day worldwide of the series between the sides. "I think we park the T20 for now and focus on a lot of the good one-day cricket we've been playing", Williamson said. They fought back really well, Ross played a really good knock and Latham played well also. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor scored 113 runs as the hosts defeated England by three wickets in the first one-day worldwide of the series between the sides. "I think we park the T20 for now and focus on a lot of the good one-day cricket we've been playing", Williamson said. They fought back really well, Ross played a really good knock and Latham played well also. (more...)
Rahul Gandhi approves 43-member election committee for poll-bound Karnataka
- February 25, 2018
Addressing a huge rally at Athani, Rahul said: "Basava said don't steal. Major universities and colleges in Gujarat are backed by private industrialists". "Prime Minister Modi comes and gives long speeches and mentions Basavanna in his address". He said the promoter of Dwarka Das Seth International, who was booked by the CBI for an alleged fraud of Rs 389.85 crore towards Oriental Bank of Commerce, operated with the same modus operandi of fake LoUs as Nirav Modi . (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Addressing a huge rally at Athani, Rahul said: "Basava said don't steal. Major universities and colleges in Gujarat are backed by private industrialists". "Prime Minister Modi comes and gives long speeches and mentions Basavanna in his address". He said the promoter of Dwarka Das Seth International, who was booked by the CBI for an alleged fraud of Rs 389.85 crore towards Oriental Bank of Commerce, operated with the same modus operandi of fake LoUs as Nirav Modi . (more...)
Xi could rule for life as China plans to rewrite constitution
- February 25, 2018
China's Communist Party cleared the way for President Xi Jinping to stay in power, perhaps indefinitely, by proposing that the nation's Constitution be changed to abolish a two-term limit on the presidency. Xi's image dominates official propaganda, prompting suggestions that he is trying to build a cult of personality, and evoking memories of the upheaval of that era. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
China's Communist Party cleared the way for President Xi Jinping to stay in power, perhaps indefinitely, by proposing that the nation's Constitution be changed to abolish a two-term limit on the presidency. Xi's image dominates official propaganda, prompting suggestions that he is trying to build a cult of personality, and evoking memories of the upheaval of that era. (more...)
Police identify armed robber shot by Tulsa liquor store clerk
- February 25, 2018
A mother and daughter took matters into their own hands and shot a would-be robber at their liquor store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was hospitalized in critical condition. Lee then appeared to fire a second weapon at the thief, giving herself and her mother the chance to leave the building. "The clerks did an outstanding job of fighting him", Tulsa Police Sgt. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
A mother and daughter took matters into their own hands and shot a would-be robber at their liquor store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was hospitalized in critical condition. Lee then appeared to fire a second weapon at the thief, giving herself and her mother the chance to leave the building. "The clerks did an outstanding job of fighting him", Tulsa Police Sgt. (more...)
Sam Allardyce: 'Everton must do far more in final third'
- February 25, 2018
Talking in the pre-match press conference, Allardyce said that Eliaquuim Mangala was out and Seamus Coleman is "struggling" but had much more positive news about the left-sided flyer. Michael Keane headed harmlessly wide from Idrissa Gana Gueye's cross, despite having time and space in front of goal. He's trolling us isn't he? In recalling Ashley Williams and Jonjoe Kenny to his side, two weeks after their 3-1 defeat of Crystal Palace , he made minimal changes to a winning team, ... (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Talking in the pre-match press conference, Allardyce said that Eliaquuim Mangala was out and Seamus Coleman is "struggling" but had much more positive news about the left-sided flyer. Michael Keane headed harmlessly wide from Idrissa Gana Gueye's cross, despite having time and space in front of goal. He's trolling us isn't he? In recalling Ashley Williams and Jonjoe Kenny to his side, two weeks after their 3-1 defeat of Crystal Palace , he made minimal changes to a winning team, ... (more...)
PM Modi launches Rs.1000-cr development projects in Daman
- February 25, 2018
Modi also said that on February 28, the nation celebrates National Science Day, the same day when C.V. Raman discovered light scattering. "If we remain vigilant, follow the necessary rules, then we can protect our lives and can also save the society", PM added. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Modi also said that on February 28, the nation celebrates National Science Day, the same day when C.V. Raman discovered light scattering. "If we remain vigilant, follow the necessary rules, then we can protect our lives and can also save the society", PM added. (more...)
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