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READ: President Trump's full statement on the Las Vegas shooting
On Tuesday he called Paddock sick and demented. The gunman who killed 59 concertgoers in Las Vegas may have modified his semi-automatic rifles to fire up to 800 rounds per minute and "inflict absolute carnage", officials have said. "America is truly a nation in mourning". On the Republican side, political leaders - among them Vista Rep. Darrell Issa - shared condolences and focused on th... [Full Article...]
Scientists want review of cap on number of Nobel prize winners
The prize on Tuesday was awarded to three physicists key to the development of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory at Hanford and its twin in Louisiana. "I feel like an icon for this team of a thousand people and it means a lot to me to serve as that icon", Thorne said. Gravitational waves are minuscule, and near-undetectable because they interact very weakly with matter an... [Full Article...]
Pooja Hegde To Shake Leg With Charan
Besides pocketing a whopping sum, the lanky actress would get an opportunity to share space with Ram Charan Tej in this much-awaited periodic saga being directed by Sukumar. Pooja Hegde made it big with her glamorous outing in Allu Arjun's Duvvada Jagannadham and her performance along with her screen presence received critical acclaim. [Full Article...]
Srinagar residents thrash 'braid-choppers'; help them escapecops too
Reports said that people took to streets in Nowgam after two non-local persons allegedly chopped off the braid of a 29-year-old woman (name withheld) today morning. "After receiving information of the incident, police immediately rushed to spot to arrest the suspects". These girls and women have told their families and police that unknown persons cut their hair after knocking them unconscious wi... [Full Article...]
Trump Says Gunman Is A "Very, Very Sick Individual".
Trump said at his final stop after being introduced by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval. US President Donald Trump stands with first lady Melania Trump as he leads a moment of silence in the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas . "If not, please proceed to your area". He also met with family members and hospital staff. The president's motorcade drove past the Mandalay Bay hotel where the ... [Full Article...]
IPS schools receive F accountability grades from Ind. Department of Education
Today, the State of IN released "Accountability" report cards. State superintendent Jennifer McCormick warned that "celebrating" the continued high number of top-tier schools would be premature. After ISTEP, the school rewards students with a pizza party. "Just to ensure accuracy", IDOE spokesman Adam Baker said in an email. Landis also received either an A or a B accountability grade from 2011 ... [Full Article...]
Trump Tops Pope as Twitter's Most Followed World Leader
According to the latest update from Twiplomacy, an ongoing social media project run by global public relations and communications firm Burson-Marsteller, Trump has now passed the Pope in number of followers. Twiplomacy founder Matthias Luefkens however said that many followers could be dormant accounts. Twitplomacy's list does not include former leaders like President Barack Obama , who has 9... [Full Article...]
White House Press Secretary chokes back tears while discussing Las Vegas massacre
Jill Snyder, ATF special agent, said: 'The classification of these devices depends on whether they mechanically alter the function of the firearm to fire fully automatic. He inflamed racial tensions in the aftermath of a white-supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virgina , and he has struggled to strike the right tone in responding to hurricane devastation in Puerto Rico . [Full Article...]
USA expels 15 Cuba diplomats
He reiterated Cuba's commitment to global conventions on the protection of other nations' diplomats and their families. Here's more about the interesting turn of events. They encouraged United States officials and the FBI to investigate those incidents together. Despite these attacks happening on Cuban soil, the investigators don't believe that the Cuban government is directly involved. [Full Article...]
ESPN replaces NBC as Formula 1's U.S. broadcaster
Neither side would comment on financials, but ESPN is not believed to be paying a rights fee for the programming and will rely on a world feed to carry the races. Throw in NBC over-the-air coverage, and that average for 2017 is 548,000 - up 13 percent from 2016. Other season highlights will be the Monaco Grand Prix on May 27, which will air live on ESPN at 7:55 a.m. [Full Article...]
Something Doesn't Quite Add Up With ISIS Claim Of Las Vegas Shooting
Unlike previous attacks claimed by IS, there is no indication Paddock had religious or political inclinations, nor did he leave a video message of himself pledging allegiance as some attackers have. Even the group's own supporters, however, appear to doubt the claim. Smith stated he did not rule out the possibility of a false claim. It adds that the shooter "has converted to Islam several mont... [Full Article...]
India can fight two-front war, counter China: IAF Chief
Earlier last month, after the end of Doklam standoff with China, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had said the nation must be must be prepared for two-front war with China and Pakistan. "Our capabilities against China are adequate", he said. Air Chief also said that Chinese troops are still stationed in the Chumbi valley, of which Doklam is a part, and hoped that they return soon. [Full Article...]
Year-old girl 'raped' inside toilet of Delhi school
The incident came to light when the child returned home from school and told her mother, reported Hindustan Times . According to the police, the accused had joined the school three months ago. A case of rape and under sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) was registered. "We send our kids to get educated and not to be victims of such perverts loitering in schools". [Full Article...]
Shares that proliferate your speculations: Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE:DRE)
Duke Energy Corporation has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price objective of $83.05. Strong Sell. Investors might also notice that two months ago the Buy recommendations (0) were less than Sell recommendations (0). They now have a $87.00 price objective on the utilities provider's stock. Riverhead Ltd Com stated it has 0.03% of its portfolio in Duke Realty Corp (NYSE:DRE). [Full Article...]
Iraq PM al-Abadi 'doesn't want armed clash with Kurds'
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider Abadi has announced he did not want an armed conflict with Iraqi Kurds but said they should obey Baghdad authorities in the wake of the controversial referendum on independence in the autonomous region. All but four Kurdish-owned banks were allowed to send and receive dollar and foreign currency transfers on Wednesday, the source told Reuters . Abadi, in Paris for b... [Full Article...]
'We don't want armed confrontation': Iraqi PM on Kurds
The Iraqi government has also imposed a ban on direct global flights to and from the Kurdish region. Iraqi forces, pushing ahead with a campaign against Islamic State, have captured the town of Hawija and the surrounding areas, the militants' last stronghold in northern Iraq. [Full Article...]
Iraq's PM Urges Kurdish Peshmerga Forces to Join Iraqi Army After Referendum
Macron said France and others are anxious about the Kurdish situation after last month's referendum, and said France supports the stability and territorial integrity of Iraq. The Iraqi government has also imposed a ban on direct worldwide flights to and from the Kurdish region. He had on Tuesday called for a "joint administration" of oil-rich Kirkuk and other areas claimed by both his government... [Full Article...]
Sebelius Testifies She Felt Menendez Wanted Her To 'Take Some Action'
With every element of the Medicare dispute discussed in excruciating detail, U.S. District Judge Williams Walls cautioned jurors on Tuesday that they shouldn't parse the details of the dispute, but rather determine "whether the squabble was the subject of a conspiracy to commit bribery". [Full Article...]
Newcastle star's calf problem a blow for Ghana
Kwesi Appiah further disclosed that the exclusion of Ayew brothers from the 26-man squad will not deter the team's quest to go past Uganda. Meanwhile, the strength of the team has been weakened with several injury concerns. Last year, the Cranes put up a fearless fight to draw 0-0 with the Black Stars at the Tamale Stadium. The Black Stars Coach has insisted on the confidence of his charges ar... [Full Article...]
Hearing of case against Ishaq Dar adjourned till Oct 12
The defence counsel later cross-examined the witness and on conclusion of the cross-examination the hearing in the reference was put off till October 12, when two more witnesses Tariq Javaid who could not be cross-examined on Wednesday and Shahid Aziz would appear before the court. [Full Article...]