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Trump appears to changes tune on extending Obamacare subsidy
- October 19, 2017
Trump for months had threatened to stop the payments. The states, led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, asked a judge in San Francisco for an emergency court order by 4 p.m. Trump said the payments are illegal because Congress never funded them and he characterized it as a bailout for insurers. The White House has said the government can not legally continue paying the so-called cost-sharing subsidies because there is no formal authorization from Congress. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Trump for months had threatened to stop the payments. The states, led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, asked a judge in San Francisco for an emergency court order by 4 p.m. Trump said the payments are illegal because Congress never funded them and he characterized it as a bailout for insurers. The White House has said the government can not legally continue paying the so-called cost-sharing subsidies because there is no formal authorization from Congress. (more...)
Judge raises doubts over suit against Trump on foreign payments
- October 19, 2017
Attorneys for the Department of Justice argued on President Trump's behalf that the case should be dismissed. The judge said he intends to rule in 30 to 60 days. The emoluments clause was not meant to provide a right to protect individuals from competition, Daniels told another plaintiffs' lawyer, Deepak Gupta. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Attorneys for the Department of Justice argued on President Trump's behalf that the case should be dismissed. The judge said he intends to rule in 30 to 60 days. The emoluments clause was not meant to provide a right to protect individuals from competition, Daniels told another plaintiffs' lawyer, Deepak Gupta. (more...)
Tony La Russa is leaving the Diamondbacks, team announces
- October 19, 2017
He joined the D-backs' front office in 2014, the same year he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Now, LaRussa has decided he is done altogether. The organization parted ways with Stewart and Hale after 2016, and re-assigned La Russa to a lesser role . Hale and Stewart were then hired, and lasted just two seasons before the organization chose to make sweeping changes. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
He joined the D-backs' front office in 2014, the same year he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Now, LaRussa has decided he is done altogether. The organization parted ways with Stewart and Hale after 2016, and re-assigned La Russa to a lesser role . Hale and Stewart were then hired, and lasted just two seasons before the organization chose to make sweeping changes. (more...)
Detroit Ranks #7 on 'Rattiest' US Cities List
- October 19, 2017
Cities included in the top 10 are listed below. For the third consecutive year, Chicago takes the top spot, followed by New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco-Oakland, Washington and Philadelphia. Inspect both inside and outside the home for rodent droppings, burrows and rub marks along baseboards and walls. If you can spot the rodens early on, your chances of getting rid of the problem are better. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Cities included in the top 10 are listed below. For the third consecutive year, Chicago takes the top spot, followed by New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco-Oakland, Washington and Philadelphia. Inspect both inside and outside the home for rodent droppings, burrows and rub marks along baseboards and walls. If you can spot the rodens early on, your chances of getting rid of the problem are better. (more...)
Documents Show US Complicity in Indonesian Massacre
- October 19, 2017
The new materials further show that diplomats in the Jakarta Embassy kept a record of which PKI leaders were being executed, and that U.S. officials actively supported Indonesian Army efforts to destroy the country's left-leaning labor movement.The 39 documents made available today come from a collection of almost 30,000 pages of files constituting much of the daily record of the U.S. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
The new materials further show that diplomats in the Jakarta Embassy kept a record of which PKI leaders were being executed, and that U.S. officials actively supported Indonesian Army efforts to destroy the country's left-leaning labor movement.The 39 documents made available today come from a collection of almost 30,000 pages of files constituting much of the daily record of the U.S. (more...)
Kevin Knox named to Julius Erving Award Preseason Watch List
- October 19, 2017
Brown Jr. averaged 11.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals during his freshman campaign with the Hurricanes. Bridges has already been named to the national preseason player of the year by NBC Sports and the preseason Big Ten Player of the Year by Lindy's and Athlon. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Brown Jr. averaged 11.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals during his freshman campaign with the Hurricanes. Bridges has already been named to the national preseason player of the year by NBC Sports and the preseason Big Ten Player of the Year by Lindy's and Athlon. (more...)
Some flowers create blue halo to say hello to foraging bees
- October 19, 2017
They produce a blue halo when sunlight strikes a series of tiny ridges in their thin waxy surfaces. They coincided with the evolution of flower-visiting insects, particularly nectar-lapping bees. "The data provide comprehensive evidence that the blue halo is the key visual signal that attracts bees", said Dimitri Deheyn, a scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California in San Diego. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
They produce a blue halo when sunlight strikes a series of tiny ridges in their thin waxy surfaces. They coincided with the evolution of flower-visiting insects, particularly nectar-lapping bees. "The data provide comprehensive evidence that the blue halo is the key visual signal that attracts bees", said Dimitri Deheyn, a scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California in San Diego. (more...)
Acceleron Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:XLRN) Institutional Investors 2017 Q2 Sentiment
- October 19, 2017
The rating was maintained by FBR Capital on Friday, June 23 with "Buy". The Massachusetts-based Opaleye Management Inc. has invested 1.27% in the stock. When they sold shares, the stock underperformed 5.4%. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL now owns 9,105 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock worth $241,000 after acquiring an additional 716 shares in the last quarter. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
The rating was maintained by FBR Capital on Friday, June 23 with "Buy". The Massachusetts-based Opaleye Management Inc. has invested 1.27% in the stock. When they sold shares, the stock underperformed 5.4%. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL now owns 9,105 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock worth $241,000 after acquiring an additional 716 shares in the last quarter. (more...)
Ben Sasse 'dumped' Dr. Pepper on Ted Cruz during Sessions hearing
- October 19, 2017
After a contentious exchange between Sessions and Democratic Sen. Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzWhatever you think the Alabama special election means, you're probably wrong This week: Congress gets ball rolling on tax reform Week ahead: Senators work toward deal to fix ObamaCare markets MORE (R-Texas) on Wednesday used a playful exchange with another senator to tweet a reference to the once-popular meme alleging that he is the Zodiac killer . (more...)
- October 19, 2017
After a contentious exchange between Sessions and Democratic Sen. Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzWhatever you think the Alabama special election means, you're probably wrong This week: Congress gets ball rolling on tax reform Week ahead: Senators work toward deal to fix ObamaCare markets MORE (R-Texas) on Wednesday used a playful exchange with another senator to tweet a reference to the once-popular meme alleging that he is the Zodiac killer . (more...)
Senators Reach Deal to Fund Subsidies to Health Insurers
- October 19, 2017
We might - get this - see the president demand Republican leadership move the compromise plan to the floor where "Chuck and Nancy" ( Senate Minority Leader Charles E. He suggested, "Our Republican colleagues seem to be in the opposite place on the long-term, but I think there's a growing consensus that in the short-term we need stability in the markets". (more...)
- October 19, 2017
We might - get this - see the president demand Republican leadership move the compromise plan to the floor where "Chuck and Nancy" ( Senate Minority Leader Charles E. He suggested, "Our Republican colleagues seem to be in the opposite place on the long-term, but I think there's a growing consensus that in the short-term we need stability in the markets". (more...)
Juventus goalscorer Miralem Pjanic: We can be happy with Sporting CP win
- October 19, 2017
Gelson Martins' low effort was thwarted by Gianluigi Buffon, but the ball bounced off the onrushing Alex Sandro and rolled nearly apologetically into the net to hand the visitors a surprise lead. Pjanic - returning after nearly a month out with a thigh problem - partnered Sami Khedira in midfield with Blaise Matuidi rested. The goal sparked the hosts into life and Khedira was denied a leveller soon after as Rui Patricio got down well to keep out his half-volley from the edge of the penalty ... (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Gelson Martins' low effort was thwarted by Gianluigi Buffon, but the ball bounced off the onrushing Alex Sandro and rolled nearly apologetically into the net to hand the visitors a surprise lead. Pjanic - returning after nearly a month out with a thigh problem - partnered Sami Khedira in midfield with Blaise Matuidi rested. The goal sparked the hosts into life and Khedira was denied a leveller soon after as Rui Patricio got down well to keep out his half-volley from the edge of the penalty ... (more...)
Twitter Deletes Fake Tenn. GOP Account Created by Russian Agency
- October 19, 2017
It gained a considerable following among other far- and alt-right users on Twitter. Twitter made the decision to take down the account in August. "Fascinating", Posobiec told BuzzFeed News this week. " #MAGA #2A" after the actual Republican Party of Tennessee denied having any affiliation with @TEN_GOP. But their efforts proved to be unsuccessful for months. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
It gained a considerable following among other far- and alt-right users on Twitter. Twitter made the decision to take down the account in August. "Fascinating", Posobiec told BuzzFeed News this week. " #MAGA #2A" after the actual Republican Party of Tennessee denied having any affiliation with @TEN_GOP. But their efforts proved to be unsuccessful for months. (more...)
NFL TV Ratings Down 18.7 Percent From 2015
- October 19, 2017
Quadrani cited how football ratings have declined in five out the six weeks so far this season. Media analyst Alexia Quadrani noted that NFL's ratings have been down in five of the six weeks, and that viewership is down six percent thus far on top of a 12% drop past year through Week 6. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Quadrani cited how football ratings have declined in five out the six weeks so far this season. Media analyst Alexia Quadrani noted that NFL's ratings have been down in five of the six weeks, and that viewership is down six percent thus far on top of a 12% drop past year through Week 6. (more...)
CPN (Maoist Centre) to quit Deuba-led govt
- October 19, 2017
We came to know that PM is all set to defer the polls, so we made a decision to continue in government until polls are held", said Sharma, who is the home minister. The Communist parties - CPN-UML led by former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, CPN (Maoist Centre) and the Naya Shakti Party-Nepal of former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai - formed an alliance last month. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
We came to know that PM is all set to defer the polls, so we made a decision to continue in government until polls are held", said Sharma, who is the home minister. The Communist parties - CPN-UML led by former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, CPN (Maoist Centre) and the Naya Shakti Party-Nepal of former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai - formed an alliance last month. (more...)
$1 'Jeopardy' Win: Naval Officer's Strategy Puts Him a Buck Above
- October 19, 2017
The clue - "it's the only country that borders the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf " - was a three-way stumper, with contestants Fran Fried, who had been leading for much of the game, and Carlos Nobleza Posas also losing all of their earnings on incorrect answers. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
The clue - "it's the only country that borders the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf " - was a three-way stumper, with contestants Fran Fried, who had been leading for much of the game, and Carlos Nobleza Posas also losing all of their earnings on incorrect answers. (more...)
Police schools can't discriminate on candidates' height, ECJ rules
- October 19, 2017
The Greek police academy's rule that all applicants, male or female, must be at least 1.70 metres (five feet seven inches) tall unfairly disadvantaged women, the European Court of Justice said . Before referring Kalliri's case to the European Union body, the Council of State noted women are far more likely than men to be shorter than 1.7 meters. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
The Greek police academy's rule that all applicants, male or female, must be at least 1.70 metres (five feet seven inches) tall unfairly disadvantaged women, the European Court of Justice said . Before referring Kalliri's case to the European Union body, the Council of State noted women are far more likely than men to be shorter than 1.7 meters. (more...)
Moped Robber Walks Into Cafe And Steals Woman's Laptop In 10 Seconds
- October 19, 2017
Footage from inside the café shows one woman sitting calmly with her laptop before the crook runs into the shop, grabs it and flees on a moped being driven by an accomplice, who holds the door open for a quick getaway. 'We will be in Archway putting new signage up tomorrow warning of crime'. The incident follows the sentencing of a gang who terrorised London riding mopeds and mugging people, last week. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Footage from inside the café shows one woman sitting calmly with her laptop before the crook runs into the shop, grabs it and flees on a moped being driven by an accomplice, who holds the door open for a quick getaway. 'We will be in Archway putting new signage up tomorrow warning of crime'. The incident follows the sentencing of a gang who terrorised London riding mopeds and mugging people, last week. (more...)
3 suspects on the run after street corner murder and carjacking
- October 19, 2017
The surveillance video shows the suspects ditching a wrecked auto moments before trying to steal the vehicle Monday. Two of the gunmen forced the woman driving the auto and her 11-month-old niece out of the vehicle. The woman and infant were not harmed, HPD said. Investigators were able to identify one of four suspects as Mertroy Harris, 27. He is facing charges of murder and felony deadly conduct. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
The surveillance video shows the suspects ditching a wrecked auto moments before trying to steal the vehicle Monday. Two of the gunmen forced the woman driving the auto and her 11-month-old niece out of the vehicle. The woman and infant were not harmed, HPD said. Investigators were able to identify one of four suspects as Mertroy Harris, 27. He is facing charges of murder and felony deadly conduct. (more...)
Mattis Calls for Military Base Closures
- October 19, 2017
Mattis estimates that 19 percent of USA military properties worldwide may be dispensable, a figure cited in a Pentagon report urging a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) review. "Reality and common business sense dictate that infrastructure should be reconfigured to meet specific needs and changing threats", it adds. Pentagon officials for the past five years have asked Congress for permission to start another round of base closures. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Mattis estimates that 19 percent of USA military properties worldwide may be dispensable, a figure cited in a Pentagon report urging a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) review. "Reality and common business sense dictate that infrastructure should be reconfigured to meet specific needs and changing threats", it adds. Pentagon officials for the past five years have asked Congress for permission to start another round of base closures. (more...)
Ahmad Khan Rahimi found guilty of NY bombing
- October 19, 2017
He had been jailed since a year ago as a result of the bombing in Chelsea. The fiend remained composed as he heard the verdict against him, which followed less than four hours of deliberations over two days, and tried in vain to make eye contact with members of the eight-man, four-woman jury. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
He had been jailed since a year ago as a result of the bombing in Chelsea. The fiend remained composed as he heard the verdict against him, which followed less than four hours of deliberations over two days, and tried in vain to make eye contact with members of the eight-man, four-woman jury. (more...)
Latest Insider Trades For Halcon Resources Corporation (HK)
- October 19, 2017
Barclays PLC upgraded shares of Halcon Resources Corporation from an "underweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $5.00 to $8.00 in a report on Thursday, July 13th. The share price of the company (NYSE:HK) was up +8.31%, with a high of 6.41 during the day and the volume of Halcon Resources Corporation shares traded was 5754322. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Barclays PLC upgraded shares of Halcon Resources Corporation from an "underweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $5.00 to $8.00 in a report on Thursday, July 13th. The share price of the company (NYSE:HK) was up +8.31%, with a high of 6.41 during the day and the volume of Halcon Resources Corporation shares traded was 5754322. (more...)
Iowa Leaders' Concerns Over More Cuts Fuel Fight with Trump Administration
- October 19, 2017
It's called Trump going to primary time in Iowa. "They are feeling the pressure and that's why we can't let up", said Reynolds. "However, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said the administration "didn't make any assurances" on renewable fuel standard (RFS) levels". (more...)
- October 19, 2017
It's called Trump going to primary time in Iowa. "They are feeling the pressure and that's why we can't let up", said Reynolds. "However, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said the administration "didn't make any assurances" on renewable fuel standard (RFS) levels". (more...)
Halloween costume of Holocaust victim Anne Frank sparks outrage
- October 19, 2017
Spokesman Ross Walker Smith tweeted Sunday that the costume had been pulled from the website. "We take feedback from customers very seriously". "This should never have happened in the first place". HalloweenCostumes.com offered a costume that was called the "Anne Frank costume for girls". Anne Frank is known for the diary she wrote while in hiding from the Nazis during the war. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Spokesman Ross Walker Smith tweeted Sunday that the costume had been pulled from the website. "We take feedback from customers very seriously". "This should never have happened in the first place". HalloweenCostumes.com offered a costume that was called the "Anne Frank costume for girls". Anne Frank is known for the diary she wrote while in hiding from the Nazis during the war. (more...)
UNSG Personal Envoy for Sahara meets Morocco King
- October 19, 2017
The Algeria-backed Polisario Front campaigns to be to split the territory from Morocco and demands a vote on self-determination for the desert territory of half a million residents. Ross resigned in May after eight years in the mission marked by tensions between Morocco and the UN. The 450-strong MINURSO is comprised mostly of military observers monitoring a 1991 ceasefire between Morocco and the Polisario. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
The Algeria-backed Polisario Front campaigns to be to split the territory from Morocco and demands a vote on self-determination for the desert territory of half a million residents. Ross resigned in May after eight years in the mission marked by tensions between Morocco and the UN. The 450-strong MINURSO is comprised mostly of military observers monitoring a 1991 ceasefire between Morocco and the Polisario. (more...)
Trump Offered Family Of Killed Veteran $25000 And Didn't Follow Through
- October 19, 2017
Army corporal - who was gunned down in Afghanistan - and offered the grieving Gold Star family member $25,000. His father, Chris Baldridge, of Zebulon, North Carolina, told the Washington Post Wednesday that Trump offered his family a $25,000 check when his wife told the president that they were having trouble getting their son's survivor benefit package. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Army corporal - who was gunned down in Afghanistan - and offered the grieving Gold Star family member $25,000. His father, Chris Baldridge, of Zebulon, North Carolina, told the Washington Post Wednesday that Trump offered his family a $25,000 check when his wife told the president that they were having trouble getting their son's survivor benefit package. (more...)
Trump admin sought to block undocumented teen from getting abortion
- October 19, 2017
The fear is that she will be made to carry to term against her will . The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is accusing the Trump administration of blocking an underage illegal immigrant from aborting her unborn child. "I respectfully disagree that she's entitled to an abortion" facilitated by the government, he said, noting that the girl's case was not a medical emergency. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
The fear is that she will be made to carry to term against her will . The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is accusing the Trump administration of blocking an underage illegal immigrant from aborting her unborn child. "I respectfully disagree that she's entitled to an abortion" facilitated by the government, he said, noting that the girl's case was not a medical emergency. (more...)
North Dakota receives waiver for REAL ID compliance
- October 19, 2017
Real ID implements security process and prohibits federal agencies from accepting identification from states that don't meet requirements, according to the North Dakota DOT. The 2017 Montana Legislature authorized MVD to comply with the Federal REAL ID law and to begin issuing compliant credentials starting January 2019. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Real ID implements security process and prohibits federal agencies from accepting identification from states that don't meet requirements, according to the North Dakota DOT. The 2017 Montana Legislature authorized MVD to comply with the Federal REAL ID law and to begin issuing compliant credentials starting January 2019. (more...)
Changes ahead for Mega Millions game — Georgia Lottery
- October 18, 2017
Alford stated in a news release. Ticket prices will increase from $1 to $2. The numbers are 31-45-49-56-70 Mega Ball 11 Megapliers 5x. Lottery officials say players will have better chances of winning $1 million prizes in the updated game, but the odds of winning anything else seem to dip. (more...)
- October 18, 2017
Alford stated in a news release. Ticket prices will increase from $1 to $2. The numbers are 31-45-49-56-70 Mega Ball 11 Megapliers 5x. Lottery officials say players will have better chances of winning $1 million prizes in the updated game, but the odds of winning anything else seem to dip. (more...)
Sanders says Dem lawmaker's comments are 'appalling and disgusting'
- October 18, 2017
I'll fight Mr. Trump toe to toe. "And they have spoken several times". Sanders sat down with talk radio host Hugh Hewitt and was asked if there has been any discussion about the Republican National Convention returning to Cleveland ahead of the 2020 presidential election. (more...)
- October 18, 2017
I'll fight Mr. Trump toe to toe. "And they have spoken several times". Sanders sat down with talk radio host Hugh Hewitt and was asked if there has been any discussion about the Republican National Convention returning to Cleveland ahead of the 2020 presidential election. (more...)
Totti Picks Between Messi, CR7 & Neymar
- October 18, 2017
Totti, who retired from football at the end of last season, believes the Portuguese should be the favourite for the FIFA prize, although he added that all three of them are world-class players. Following FIFA's split with France Football over the Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo beat Messi to the inaugural Best FIFA Men's Player award past year after Champions League success with Real and worldwide glory at Euro 2016 with Portugal. (more...)
- October 18, 2017
Totti, who retired from football at the end of last season, believes the Portuguese should be the favourite for the FIFA prize, although he added that all three of them are world-class players. Following FIFA's split with France Football over the Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo beat Messi to the inaugural Best FIFA Men's Player award past year after Champions League success with Real and worldwide glory at Euro 2016 with Portugal. (more...)
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