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City schools open as nor'easter brings in wet, wintry mix
- March 08, 2018
Philadelphia could also get about 4 to 6 inches of snow, according to the NWS' snowfall estimates , which advised against unnecessary travel after 7 a.m. Wednesday through Thursday afternoon. This includes Elkins, West Virginia, and Cumberland, Maryland. Still, spring can not arrive soon enough. This time , the heaviest accumulations of a foot of snow or more are most likely from parts of northern New Jersey, the Poconos and the Catskills into western and northern New England, ... (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Philadelphia could also get about 4 to 6 inches of snow, according to the NWS' snowfall estimates , which advised against unnecessary travel after 7 a.m. Wednesday through Thursday afternoon. This includes Elkins, West Virginia, and Cumberland, Maryland. Still, spring can not arrive soon enough. This time , the heaviest accumulations of a foot of snow or more are most likely from parts of northern New Jersey, the Poconos and the Catskills into western and northern New England, ... (more...)
The GOP Just Won't Stop Undermining Democracy
- March 08, 2018
Thirty-eight percent of Democrats voted for no-name primary challengers who literally didn't have a penny to their names, while O'Rourke raised an unfathomable $9 million. "Sarah is a little more on the moderate side of the party". Republicans also had more candidates than in 2014 - 102 vs. 72 - but failed to run anyone in four Democratic-leaning districts. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Thirty-eight percent of Democrats voted for no-name primary challengers who literally didn't have a penny to their names, while O'Rourke raised an unfathomable $9 million. "Sarah is a little more on the moderate side of the party". Republicans also had more candidates than in 2014 - 102 vs. 72 - but failed to run anyone in four Democratic-leaning districts. (more...)
Winter Storm Quinn Threatens More Than a Foot of Snow
- March 08, 2018
The combination of heavy snow and strong winds may lead to additional tree damage and power outages, the Weather Channel warned. Winds will gust 40-45mph in the city, with 50-55mph gusts across eastern Long Island. Todd Malland of the Manchester Township police department says the woman was holding an umbrella while on bus duty outside the Manchester Middle School around 2:30 p.m. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The combination of heavy snow and strong winds may lead to additional tree damage and power outages, the Weather Channel warned. Winds will gust 40-45mph in the city, with 50-55mph gusts across eastern Long Island. Todd Malland of the Manchester Township police department says the woman was holding an umbrella while on bus duty outside the Manchester Middle School around 2:30 p.m. (more...)
Ryan urges Trump to back away from tariff plan
- March 08, 2018
At this point, the appeals from GOP lawmakers - and from aides inside the White House - have not changed the President's mind; Mr. Trump said on Monday that he was not backing down, as officials reminded reporters and lawmakers alike that trade was one of the central issues in the 2016 campaign for President. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
At this point, the appeals from GOP lawmakers - and from aides inside the White House - have not changed the President's mind; Mr. Trump said on Monday that he was not backing down, as officials reminded reporters and lawmakers alike that trade was one of the central issues in the 2016 campaign for President. (more...)
State recovering from powerful nor-'easter
- March 08, 2018
Given the prolonged nature of the outages and clear breakdowns in communication between utilities and customers, the Department of Public Service will review the utility preparations and response to this storm, specifically targeting those utilities that serve Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester and Sullivan counties. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Given the prolonged nature of the outages and clear breakdowns in communication between utilities and customers, the Department of Public Service will review the utility preparations and response to this storm, specifically targeting those utilities that serve Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester and Sullivan counties. (more...)
Balkrishna Doshi Becomes First Indian to Win Pritzker Prize For Architecture
- March 08, 2018
Some of his most iconic projects include Aranya Low Cost Housing (Indore, India ), which won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1996, ATIRA low-cost housing (Ahmedabad, India), his office, Sangath (Ahmedabad, India), and IFFCO Township (Kalol, India). (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Some of his most iconic projects include Aranya Low Cost Housing (Indore, India ), which won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1996, ATIRA low-cost housing (Ahmedabad, India), his office, Sangath (Ahmedabad, India), and IFFCO Township (Kalol, India). (more...)
Italy's #League and #5Star vie for power after inconclusive vote
- March 08, 2018
The Italian general election has resulted in a hung parliament, whilst right-leaning parties have gained significant ground. That system had been dubbed the "second republic". Five Star and the League may be on different sides of the political spectrum, but the half of the country that voted for them was attracted by common populist themes that both parties had campaigned on. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The Italian general election has resulted in a hung parliament, whilst right-leaning parties have gained significant ground. That system had been dubbed the "second republic". Five Star and the League may be on different sides of the political spectrum, but the half of the country that voted for them was attracted by common populist themes that both parties had campaigned on. (more...)
Pak to swap inamtes with India
- March 08, 2018
The rare, mutual understanding comes amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed rival nations, stemming from military skirmishes in the disputed Kashmir region. MEA, in its statement, further said, "A visit of a team of medical experts would be organised to meet mentally unsound prisoners so as to facilitate their repatriation". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The rare, mutual understanding comes amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed rival nations, stemming from military skirmishes in the disputed Kashmir region. MEA, in its statement, further said, "A visit of a team of medical experts would be organised to meet mentally unsound prisoners so as to facilitate their repatriation". (more...)
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) EVP Sells $863852.25 in Stock
- March 08, 2018
With 2.26M shares average volume, it will take short sellers 3 days to cover their MMC's short positions. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc is a professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy and people. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
With 2.26M shares average volume, it will take short sellers 3 days to cover their MMC's short positions. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc is a professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy and people. (more...)
Brokerages Set Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Target Price at $192.38
- March 08, 2018
Amgen Inc . (NASDAQ: AMGN ) has the Market Capitalization of 137.84 Billion. Amgen Inc. (AMGN ) stock price moved with surging change along with the volume 18.45 million shares in Tuesday trading session. Tekla Capital Management Llc decreased its stake in Amgen Inc . (NASDAQ: AMGN ) for 1,618 shares. Amgen Inc is a biotechnology company. (NASDAQ: AMGN ) for 24,900 shares. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Amgen Inc . (NASDAQ: AMGN ) has the Market Capitalization of 137.84 Billion. Amgen Inc. (AMGN ) stock price moved with surging change along with the volume 18.45 million shares in Tuesday trading session. Tekla Capital Management Llc decreased its stake in Amgen Inc . (NASDAQ: AMGN ) for 1,618 shares. Amgen Inc is a biotechnology company. (NASDAQ: AMGN ) for 24,900 shares. (more...)
Districts support national student walkout
- March 08, 2018
According to the ACLU , a school is allowed to punish a student for missing class. In the wake of last month's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida , where 17 people were killed, school administrators across the country are asking if their schools are safe enough. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
According to the ACLU , a school is allowed to punish a student for missing class. In the wake of last month's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida , where 17 people were killed, school administrators across the country are asking if their schools are safe enough. (more...)
Irish not overlooking Pitt to open ACC Tournament
- March 08, 2018
Even though Duke has seemed more susceptible to the upset in recent years, the Blue Devils always seem to play their best come tournament time. Guy, a first-team All-ACC selection who leads No. The Cards are 0-2 against the Cavaliers in 2018, with the last loss coming by a single point in a game that will live in infamy for its heartbreaking nature. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Even though Duke has seemed more susceptible to the upset in recent years, the Blue Devils always seem to play their best come tournament time. Guy, a first-team All-ACC selection who leads No. The Cards are 0-2 against the Cavaliers in 2018, with the last loss coming by a single point in a game that will live in infamy for its heartbreaking nature. (more...)
China sees steady growth in consumption in 2018
- March 08, 2018
But Yang Weimin, the deputy director of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Financial and Economic Affairs, stressed that a separate government-managed funds budget has a substantially bigger deficit - nearly 70 percent higher from previous year with an increase of 550 billion yuan (62.6 billion pounds). (more...)
- March 08, 2018
But Yang Weimin, the deputy director of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Financial and Economic Affairs, stressed that a separate government-managed funds budget has a substantially bigger deficit - nearly 70 percent higher from previous year with an increase of 550 billion yuan (62.6 billion pounds). (more...)
Russian Special Services Mi-8 Helicopter Crashes in Chechnya
- March 08, 2018
An emergency response group was rushing to the scene of the crash. There are contradictory whether reports, some claim that there was poor visibility, and others say that weather conditions were stable. "We do not have any information about the victims yet", the centre's representative said. Nine people were on board of the helicopter that belonged to the Russian border service. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
An emergency response group was rushing to the scene of the crash. There are contradictory whether reports, some claim that there was poor visibility, and others say that weather conditions were stable. "We do not have any information about the victims yet", the centre's representative said. Nine people were on board of the helicopter that belonged to the Russian border service. (more...)
Court denies Trump admin's plea to stop kids' climate lawsuit
- March 08, 2018
The federal government had argued that the trial would entail burdensome requests for discovery and that the remedy requested by the young plaintiffs would violate the separation of powers since it effectively asks a court to direct the executive and legislative branches to do something about climate change. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The federal government had argued that the trial would entail burdensome requests for discovery and that the remedy requested by the young plaintiffs would violate the separation of powers since it effectively asks a court to direct the executive and legislative branches to do something about climate change. (more...)
Bank of America Reaffirms "Buy" Rating for Goldman Sachs Group (GS)
- March 08, 2018
The stock has been active on the tape, now trading at $266.93, up from yesterday's close by 1.45%. 11,829 shares valued at $3.07M were sold by CHAVEZ R. The stock had a trading volume of 1,591,719 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,690,391. (NYSE:GS) was sold by GNODDE RICHARD J . Spears Abacus Llc stated it has 0.06% in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (more...)
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- March 08, 2018
The stock has been active on the tape, now trading at $266.93, up from yesterday's close by 1.45%. 11,829 shares valued at $3.07M were sold by CHAVEZ R. The stock had a trading volume of 1,591,719 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,690,391. (NYSE:GS) was sold by GNODDE RICHARD J . Spears Abacus Llc stated it has 0.06% in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (more...)
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik joins BJD
- March 08, 2018
The two media owners joined the BJD less than two months after the CM suspended party MP Baijayant Panda for alleged anti-party activities. In fact Mr Patnaik runs a TV channel, popular Odia daily newspaper, Radio and theatre groups, all of which put together have a unmatched wide reach which is said to be one of the reasons why the CM had opted to rope him in. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The two media owners joined the BJD less than two months after the CM suspended party MP Baijayant Panda for alleged anti-party activities. In fact Mr Patnaik runs a TV channel, popular Odia daily newspaper, Radio and theatre groups, all of which put together have a unmatched wide reach which is said to be one of the reasons why the CM had opted to rope him in. (more...)
Police ID Oriskany Falls woman killed in accident with tractor trailer
- March 08, 2018
The accident in the eastbound lanes was reported at 11:23 p.m., state police said Wednesday morning. His auto came to a stop facing south across both lanes of traffic, troopers said. Troopers say 23-year old Bridget Shantal was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by 40-year old Anthony Lopez of Yorkville. One person was killed and several others were taken to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The accident in the eastbound lanes was reported at 11:23 p.m., state police said Wednesday morning. His auto came to a stop facing south across both lanes of traffic, troopers said. Troopers say 23-year old Bridget Shantal was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by 40-year old Anthony Lopez of Yorkville. One person was killed and several others were taken to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. (more...)
Venezuela oil production 1.5 million bpd short of its historic output
- March 08, 2018
Each year the world needs to replace 3 million bpd of supply lost from mature fields while also meeting robust demand growth. Birol added that the US could begin producing up to 12 million barrels per day by 2023. Earlier OPEC Secretary General noted that all major oil producers in the world are fully responsible for the situation on the market. The IEA predicts that within five years, the cushion of production capacity over expected demand will fall to its lowest level since 2007. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Each year the world needs to replace 3 million bpd of supply lost from mature fields while also meeting robust demand growth. Birol added that the US could begin producing up to 12 million barrels per day by 2023. Earlier OPEC Secretary General noted that all major oil producers in the world are fully responsible for the situation on the market. The IEA predicts that within five years, the cushion of production capacity over expected demand will fall to its lowest level since 2007. (more...)
KeyCorp Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Laredo Petroleum Inc (LPI)
- March 08, 2018
The stock decreased 1.58% or $0.14 during the last trading session, reaching $8.72. Tortoise Capital Advisors Llc sold 136,998 shares as Laredo Petroleum Inc (LPI)'s stock declined 8.43%. Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) has risen 125.85% since March 6, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 1.70% the S&P500. Perhaps, that suggests something about why 1.28% of the outstanding share supply is held by institutional investors. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The stock decreased 1.58% or $0.14 during the last trading session, reaching $8.72. Tortoise Capital Advisors Llc sold 136,998 shares as Laredo Petroleum Inc (LPI)'s stock declined 8.43%. Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) has risen 125.85% since March 6, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 1.70% the S&P500. Perhaps, that suggests something about why 1.28% of the outstanding share supply is held by institutional investors. (more...)
Hope Hicks Reportedly Told House Intel Committee Her Email Account Was Hacked
- March 08, 2018
One of the accounts was personal, the other was an account Hicks used as part of President Donald Trump's campaign. "It is unclear if Hicks was referring to a campaign or personal account", NBC disclosed. Mueller recently sent a subpoena to former Trump aide Sam Nunberg ordering Nunberg to turn over documents relating in any way to 10 current and former Trump associates, including Hicks. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
One of the accounts was personal, the other was an account Hicks used as part of President Donald Trump's campaign. "It is unclear if Hicks was referring to a campaign or personal account", NBC disclosed. Mueller recently sent a subpoena to former Trump aide Sam Nunberg ordering Nunberg to turn over documents relating in any way to 10 current and former Trump associates, including Hicks. (more...)
USA '60 Minutes' to air interview with Saudi Crown Prince
- March 08, 2018
Hundreds of demonstrators stood on Downing Street, holding signs with "Hands off Yemen " and "No more profits from bin Salman's wars" outside May's office. However, activists have warned against interpreting these reforms as heralding new freedoms. " Human rights watchdog Reprieve said the number of executions has doubled since bin Salman took power and Saudi Arabia "has been one of the world's top five executing countries" for more than a decade". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Hundreds of demonstrators stood on Downing Street, holding signs with "Hands off Yemen " and "No more profits from bin Salman's wars" outside May's office. However, activists have warned against interpreting these reforms as heralding new freedoms. " Human rights watchdog Reprieve said the number of executions has doubled since bin Salman took power and Saudi Arabia "has been one of the world's top five executing countries" for more than a decade". (more...)
Nashville mayor pleads guilty to property theft after affair
- March 08, 2018
Under a deal reached with the Davidson County District Attorney General's Office in Nashville, Barry pleaded guilty in Davidson County Criminal Court to three counts of felony theft and was ordered to repay the city $11,000 for money that prosecutors said was spent on overtime for Forrest. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Under a deal reached with the Davidson County District Attorney General's Office in Nashville, Barry pleaded guilty in Davidson County Criminal Court to three counts of felony theft and was ordered to repay the city $11,000 for money that prosecutors said was spent on overtime for Forrest. (more...)
Robert Mueller's Russia Probe Just Got a Lot Weirder
- March 08, 2018
Nader was served with search warrants and a grand jury subpoena on January 17 at Washington Dulles International Airport, while en route to a celebration of Trump's first year in office at Mar-a-Lago. Mueller is reportedly looking into whether Nader "funneled" money from the UAE to Trump's political campaign, according to the Times . Though Prince has testified to Congress that his contact with Dmitriev was merely a hastily arranged conversation over a drink, others say it was part of the ... (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Nader was served with search warrants and a grand jury subpoena on January 17 at Washington Dulles International Airport, while en route to a celebration of Trump's first year in office at Mar-a-Lago. Mueller is reportedly looking into whether Nader "funneled" money from the UAE to Trump's political campaign, according to the Times . Though Prince has testified to Congress that his contact with Dmitriev was merely a hastily arranged conversation over a drink, others say it was part of the ... (more...)
Karnataka elections 2018: Actor Upendra quits KPJP, not joining BJP
- March 08, 2018
But Upendra has told Suvarna that Mahesh Gowda was trying to sell tickets to candidates. However, he asserted that he will launch his own party - Prajakeeya. "If not this election, we will look at polls in the future", Upendra said, ruling out fielding candidates as Independents in the upcoming Assembly polls. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
But Upendra has told Suvarna that Mahesh Gowda was trying to sell tickets to candidates. However, he asserted that he will launch his own party - Prajakeeya. "If not this election, we will look at polls in the future", Upendra said, ruling out fielding candidates as Independents in the upcoming Assembly polls. (more...)
Kerala High Court orders CBI probe into Youth Cong worker's killing
- March 08, 2018
P. Shuhaib murder case to the CBI. The special police team constituted for the investigation has already arrested 11 CPI (M) workers who were directly involved in the murder and assisting the assailants. Hence, there was no need for a CBI probe, the government said. CPI (M) State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said that the party was not afraid of a CBI probe. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
P. Shuhaib murder case to the CBI. The special police team constituted for the investigation has already arrested 11 CPI (M) workers who were directly involved in the murder and assisting the assailants. Hence, there was no need for a CBI probe, the government said. CPI (M) State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said that the party was not afraid of a CBI probe. (more...)
Saudi FM Defends 'Just' War in Yemen
- March 08, 2018
The crown prince is also the kingdom's deputy prime minister and its defense minister. "We are all concerned about the appalling humanitarian situation in Yemen and the effect it is having on people", she said . Williamson made the comment on Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming visit to London . "She will also reiterate how seriously we take allegations of violations against worldwide humanitarian law and emphasise the need to ensure that these are investigated ... (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The crown prince is also the kingdom's deputy prime minister and its defense minister. "We are all concerned about the appalling humanitarian situation in Yemen and the effect it is having on people", she said . Williamson made the comment on Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming visit to London . "She will also reiterate how seriously we take allegations of violations against worldwide humanitarian law and emphasise the need to ensure that these are investigated ... (more...)
Trump Tells Latino Coalition That DACA Bill's Failure Is All Dems' Fault
- March 08, 2018
We are ready". "We are ready. The expression ready, willing, and able". " DACA recipients are at risk of losing their jobs and deportation if their status expires", wrote the lawmakers, including Sens. President Trump doubled down on immigration reform during a speech at the Latino Coalition Legislative Summit Wednesday in Washington D.C. Orrin Hatch , R-Utah. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
We are ready". "We are ready. The expression ready, willing, and able". " DACA recipients are at risk of losing their jobs and deportation if their status expires", wrote the lawmakers, including Sens. President Trump doubled down on immigration reform during a speech at the Latino Coalition Legislative Summit Wednesday in Washington D.C. Orrin Hatch , R-Utah. (more...)
Bomb planted on London tube created to cause 'carnage'
- March 08, 2018
It had been set to go off as the Tube pulled into Parsons Green train station in south west London . Thirty people were injured in the explosion. Another passenger, Aimee Colville told the jury she could "smell herself burning" and saw her hair was on fire. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
It had been set to go off as the Tube pulled into Parsons Green train station in south west London . Thirty people were injured in the explosion. Another passenger, Aimee Colville told the jury she could "smell herself burning" and saw her hair was on fire. (more...)
Green groups: Dem infrastructure plan better for our national parks
- March 08, 2018
Joining Senator Heinrich as cosponsors are a bipartisan group of legislators including, U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Angus King (I-Maine), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D- W.Va.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and U.S. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Joining Senator Heinrich as cosponsors are a bipartisan group of legislators including, U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Angus King (I-Maine), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D- W.Va.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and U.S. (more...)
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