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First Alert Weather Day: Afternoon, Evening Severe

March 27, 2018

Friday: Cloudy, maybe some sunny breaks. Slick spots on roads are possible into the evening but the snow is expected to clear by early Sunday morning. Saturday and Sunday will feature highs near 80 degrees. MONDAY: Mostly sunny. High: Upper 40s. The beach looks nice on Saturday with the high temperature getting close to 70 with a wind out of the southeast from 5 to 10 miles per hour.

German police arrest ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont

March 26, 2018

He faces up to 25 years in prison in Spain on charges of rebellion and sedition for organising an illegal referendum for Catalonia that led to a unilateral declaration of independence in October. The judge ordered worldwide arrest warrants for the six Catalan officials who are fugitives, including Puigdemont. The plebiscite was not, however, recognized by Madrid, which subsequently imposed direct rule over the autonomous region and dismissed its government.

Can the Dropbox IPO revive the technology sector?

March 26, 2018

By the end of trading on Friday, March 23rd, it had climbed by more than 35%, according to a report by Reuters . A year ago it reported a net loss of $111.7 million on $1.11 billion of revenue. The money-losing meal-kit delivery company raised less than expected at a $2 billion valuation, 38 percent lower than its last private round. Storing digital data from music and films to documents , presentations and images has become big business with the lifestyle shift to accessing content and ...

Missing family of four found dead in Mexico apartment

March 25, 2018

Louis on Wednesday to attend a basketball game in Danville, Illinois. The bodies of the couple were in the bedroom. Authorities said there were no signs of violence and the victims showed no visible injuries, though the corpses were already decomposing.

Palestinian teen filmed slapping an Israeli soldier gets eight months in jail

March 25, 2018

Tamimi's family reported that the December 15 incident took place in the backyard of their home in Nabi Saleh, in the West Bank near Ramallah . The Palestinians, accompanied by global peace activists, have been holding weekly processions against the illegal Israeli colonies and the Annexation Wall, and demanding the army to reopen the town's main road, which was blockaded fifteen years ago, to enable easy access for colonialist settlers driving to and from Kedumim illegal colony, which was ...

US State Department approves $670m arms deal with Saudi Arabia

March 25, 2018

The Yemeni Army unveiled a new short-range ballistic missile on Thursday, three years after start of a Saudi-led military campaign that has killed more than 10,000 Yemeni civilians. They have stood by the United Nations recognized government. "And we are going to end it on positive terms for the people of Yemen but also security for the nations in the peninsula".

N.Korea agrees to hold high-level talks: Seoul

March 25, 2018

Security Council resolutions", the ministry said. Kim has agreed to discuss ending his country's threatening nuclear arms program which, in the past year, has accelerated efforts to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that could target the US mainland, and to hold off on further provocative weapons testing while talks are underway.

Read: Congress's new omnibus spending bill to avert a government shutdown

March 24, 2018

And in return for what? Leaders delivered on President Donald Trump's top priorities of boosting Pentagon coffers and starting work his promised border wall , while compromising with Democrats on funds for road building, child care development, fighting the opioid crisis, and more .

Trump congratulates Putin, summit on cards

March 22, 2018

A White House official told the network that Kelly is furious that a confidential presidential briefing was made public just hours after the president's phone call with Putin. "Leaking such information is a fireable offense and likely illegal", said a senior White House official, who requested anonymity. Neither does Trump's press secretary bafflingly telling reporters yesterday that it's Russia's business whether it wants to hold hilariously corrupt fake elections.

Toyota suspends autonomous vehicle testing in United States after Uber crash

March 22, 2018

Uber built the software for hailing a ride, it calculates fares and bills riders, and conducts criminal background checks on drivers and inspections on vehicles. Volvo , the Swedish auto brand owned by China's Geely, confirmed its vehicle was involved in the crash but said the software controlling the SUV was not its own.

No ransom paid to secure release of 104 Dapchi Girls- FG

March 22, 2018

Military operations in and around Dapchi had been suspended "to ensure free passage" of the girls and also to ensure "that lives were not lost", he added. Meanwhile, the Daily Trust reports that five of the abducted schoolgirls died, while one of them was still under captivity. Nigeria denied a ransom was paid for their release.

Judge: Trump can not avoid lawsuit by former 'Apprentice' contestant alleging defamation

March 21, 2018

Trump also dismissed the allegations by more than a dozen other women who accused him of abuse in the final weeks of the presidential campaign. Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Schecter denied Trump's motion to dismiss the suit by Summer Zervos , who alleges in a lawsuit filed just after his inauguration that the president defamed her by stating publicly that Zervos lied about the alleged attacks, or to stay the action until Trump leaves office.

Powerball Winning Ticket Of $457 Million Sold In Pennsylvania

March 20, 2018

The Lottery encourages the holder of the winning ticket to sign the back of the ticket, call the Lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County. The jackpot resets at $40 million for the next drawing, the report said. Store employees have no idea who the victor is, he said, but they're eager for the person or people to come forward so they can figure out who actually made the winning sale.

Russian Federation reportedly luring voters to the polls with free iPhones, cars

March 19, 2018

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said he boycotted the presidential election and advised other Russians to do the same. The result would extend the leader's total time in office to almost a quarter of a century, by which time he will be 71.

Jim Boeheim shuts door on Michigan State with flawless strategy

March 19, 2018

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim has been pretty consistently on the foul side of the debate, though, and that strategy worked out very well for his 11th-seeded Orange Sunday against the third-seeded Michigan State Spartans . Kansas State, who is in the Sweet 16 for the for the first time since 2010, will face Kentucky on Thursday night. Spartans players and coaches said before that game that Syracuse's zone and length would make it hard to get the ball to its forwards and take high-percentage ...

I agree with Britain's standpoint concerning Skripal's case, - Poroshenko

March 18, 2018

Russia's ambassador repeated Moscow's denial at the council meeting and suggested that the attack was a provocation aimed at tarnishing Russia's image ahead of the World Cup and elections. The leaders' remarks come a day after Britain expelled 23 Russian diplomats and suspended high-level contacts with Moscow over the incident. Russian Federation has demanded that Britain share samples collected by investigators.

Balhama gunfight: Third militant's body recovered, clashes follow

March 18, 2018

Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, were also recovered from their possession. The Shia community of Balhama area of Khonmoh paid glowing tributes to two militants killed in a gun fight on Thursday in the area. Four houses were damaged in the gunfight. The PSO identified as Bilal Ahmad suffered injuries in the incident. Investigation conducted so far has revealed that Mir is involved in subversive activities, he said, adding a case under relevant sections of the law has ...

Gonzaga, Ohio State have come long way since November meeting at PK80

March 18, 2018

A picture of a group of fans sitting behind Ohio State's bench was making the rounds on social media on Thursday during the NCAA Tournament , but it wasn't for supporting the No. 12 South Dakota 81-73 on Thursday in a first-round game in Boise to assure their place in the round of 32. Meanwhile, Zach Norvell Jr . stepped into Gonzaga's starting lineup when Corey Kispert suffered a sprained ankle on November 29.

Russia Expels 23 United Kingdom Diplomats As Crisis Deepens

March 18, 2018

Other measures included closing the British Council and shutting down the British consulate in St Petersburg, while the country indicated it could take further action should there be what it called more "unfriendly" moves. The tensions come as presidential elections take place in Russian Federation. BBC reports that UK Prime Minister Theresa May said: "We anticipated a response of this kind".

Surveillance Footage From Parkland High School Shows Police Standing Outside During Shooting

March 17, 2018

Citing " strong public interest ", a Broward judge last week ordered public release of the four video clips from the surveillance system at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. Peterson, shortly after he resigned, insisted that he followed BSO training, establishing a "tactical position" because he believed the gunfire was coming from outside the building.

Death Toll Now at 6 in FIU Bridge Collapse

March 17, 2018

Rescue workers are combing through the rubble of a pedestrian bridge that collapsed onto several lanes of traffic at Florida International University, but hopes of finding more survivors are fading. Renderings of the project before it went up showed a tall, off-center tower with supporting cables attached to the walkway, the Associated Press reported .

Rep. Louise Slaughter, New York congresswoman born in Kentucky, dies at 88

March 17, 2018

The New York Democrat was one of the most senior women in the House and the oldest member of Congress. Her office revealed earlier this week that she had suffered a head injury after a fall, and had been hospitalized with a concussion. She remained nonchalant, however, even while inspiring Republican rage over a short-lived proposal known as "the Slaughter Strategy", in which she considered passing the Senate version of Obamacare without an up-or-down vote - a tactic, she noted, that her ...

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP, Congress to fight for lone Chhattisgarh seat

March 16, 2018

Asked about the Congress' decision to take the TMC's support in the Rajya Sabha polls, CPI (M) legislature party leader Sujan Chakraborty said, "The Congress did whatever they felt was right". "Earlier also BJP played this lowly game during Ahmed Patel ji's election and now again, but Rathwa ji's nomination is absolutely correct and he will win comfortably", Surjewala said.

Crown prince says Saudi Arabia will develop nuclear weapons if Iran does

March 16, 2018

Each is dominated by different branches of Islam - Sunni for Saudi Arabia, Shia for Iran - and they have historically supported opposing powers in regional conflicts. Its army is not among the top five armies in the Muslim world. US companies can usually transfer nuclear technology to another country only if the United States has signed an agreement with that country ruling out domestic uranium enrichment and the preprocessing of spent nuclear fuel - steps that can have military uses.

New England Patriots lose Nate Solder to New York Giants

March 16, 2018

We will continue to provide updates as they become available. The former Carolina Panthers guard will sign a five-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars that will make him the NFL's highest paid guard at $13.3 million per year. The 29-year-old carried a cap charge of $11,166,418 in 2017, per OverTheCap.com. A person familiar with the deal said running back Lewis has agreed on a four-year contract worth a maximum $23.4 million.

South Africa won 2nd Test at Port Elizabeth

March 15, 2018

He was speaking after a man of the match performance in South Africa's six-wicket win in the second Test against Australia , but before the verdict from the International Cricket Council was announced. "With the Stokes incident I didn't contest it because I knew I did it", he said. For his part, Rabada said he would need to avoid getting into close proximity with opponents.

Roger Federer defies logic with backhand slice

March 15, 2018

The New York-born Japanese went toe-to-toe with Djokovic in the long rallies, and would fire a down-the-line backhand every now and then that wowed the day session crowd. And I was able to stay pretty tough, so I'm pretty proud of that". Djokovic missed the last five months of the previous campaign to recover from his injury, but was unable to get back to his best despite months of rehabilitation.

Russian businessman, close associate of Boris Berezovsky found dead in Britain

March 14, 2018

Damian Kudryavstev, the editor of the Moscow Times newspaper, confirmed the news on Facebook. A subsequent inquest failed to determine whether he had killed himself or died from foul play. The court acquitted Glushkov on charges of embezzlement and money laundering. "I have quite different information from what is being published in the media", he said.

Driver was killed when bus crashed into ravine

March 14, 2018

The charter bus crashed into the median of Interstate 10 before falling approximately 50 feet into a ravine under a suspended bridge at about 5:30 a.m. "We are aware of numerous injuries", Ollis said in a statement . An image of the crash showed the bus had landed on its side. He said he watched four people being removed from the wreckage, and couldn't hear any yelling or sounds of panic.

Kurds to Act as Human Shields Against Turkish Assault on Afrin

March 13, 2018

A report in Aljazeera says that residents of Afrin plan on creating a human chain to protect YPG fighters against Turkey's assault on the city. Turkey expressed its concern about the Kurdistan Workers' Party ( PKK ) escalating violence in Germany late on Monday, and urged Berlin to take measures to ensure the safety of Turks.

Syria Army Continues to Make Gains against Militants in Ghouta

March 11, 2018

Four major rebel groups are now positioned inside Eastern Ghouta, namely the Islam Army, Failaq al-Rahman, Ahrar al-Sham and the Levant Liberation Committee, otherwise known as the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front. In many cases, rebels have surrendered terrain in return for safe passage to other opposition areas for themselves as well as relatives and other civilians loath to fall back under Assad's rule.

3195 terrorists 'neutralized' in Turkey's Afrin op

March 11, 2018

However, a spokesperson for the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) troops, contradicted the claims. The committee on FETO will discuss issues related to FETO and also focus on the subjects of Turkey's procurement of S-400 missile system from Russian Federation, migration and visa issues.

BR Ambedkar's statue vandalised in Haridwar village, police deployed

March 10, 2018

The directions come in the wake of a mob uprooting the statute of communist icon Vladimir Lenin in Tripura's Belonia, after the drubbing the Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) faced in the recently held state assembly elections. Restoration of the bust has been initiated, he said. Hours after Union Home Ministry directed all state government to deal strictly with people demolishing statues of political leaders or ideological figures, miscreants demolished Dalit icon and leader Dr B ...

U.S. roughly and blatantly deceived Russian Federation during Euromaidan, - Putin

March 10, 2018

And you are telling me that they are Russians. And the sanctions are working, despite the Russian propaganda that says Russia is happy now. 'Moreover, on a personal level he made a very good impression on me'. Although he lavished praise on the president, Putin was not at all complimentary about American politics, because "it has demonstrated its inefficiency and has been eating himself up".

Pelicans win 10th straight - AD hurt again

March 10, 2018

Outside of Houston and Golden State, spots 3 through 10 in the West are only separated by 4.5 games so every win by the Pelicans is crucial. DeMarcus Cousins is out for the year for the Pelicans while Danilo Gallinari (hand), Avery Bradley (groin), and Patrick Beverley (knee, out for the year) will all miss tonight's game for L.A.

Conrad Sangma to form govt in Meghalaya, Congress hopes dashed

March 09, 2018

Sources said Patel and Nath would land in Shillong post noon and will hold discussions with party leaders there, including the outgoing Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma. Since 1976, when the ruling APHLC faction in Meghalaya merged with Congress during Emergency, it is Congress which has largely ruled the state, often through coalition governments.

How to Fend Off Daylight Saving Time Fatigue

March 09, 2018

A standardized system of beginning and ending daylight saving time came in 1966 when the Uniform Time Act became law. The Navajo Reservation in Arizona , though, does observe the time change. Florida's Senate voted 32-2 to extend Daylight Saving Time (DST) year round, following a similar vote to extend by the Florida House, 103-11, on February 14, CNN reported.

Trump Says US Working To Counteract Russian Election Interference In 2018 Midterms

March 08, 2018

But, wait for it, "probably there was meddling from other countries, and maybe other individuals". Trump said he is not anxious about Russian interference in the USA election. Löfven insisted that free trade is important for the European Union, but Trump appeared unwavering in his decision and said the European Union had been unfair and tough towards the US.

Brown fires back at Sessions' federal lawsuit

March 08, 2018

Congress and signed by the President", Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said in a statement. Sessions was speaking to an audience full of law enforcement, and he insisted that the Justice Department would win their lawsuit against California , which is only one of the major beefs - along with its legalization of marijuana smoking - that he holds with the state.

Putin: Russia has thwarted hundreds of foreign spies

March 06, 2018

The special counsel is investigating whether members of the Trump campaign collaborated with the Russian government to influence the 2016 election. "What they did specifically, I have no idea". Kelly, who worked as a corporate lawyer before pursuing a career in journalism, said she did have a law degree. The American military already knew about the weapons Putin referenced and stands ready to defend the United States, she said.

Syrian government forces claim 25 percent of Eastern Ghouta

March 05, 2018

Government forces need to advance just a few more kilometres further to split the enclave in two, said a commander in the military alliance that backs Assad. The US has condemned the government assault and said Russian Federation, a key ally of Damascus , is killing innocent civilians. The regime's capture of that city marked a turning point in the war, with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad taking back control of all four major cities in the country - with the help of Russian Federation.

'Put That Impeachment Down!' Trump Helps Himself to Teasing at Gridiron Dinner

March 05, 2018

The Gridiron dinner was the President's first appearance at a press function after past year turning down an invitation to the White House Correspondents' Dinner. "I said so would we, but you have to denuke", Mr Trump said. " Steve Miller or Melania?" "As far as the risk of dealing with a madman is concerned, that's his problem not mine", Trump told the more than 600 attendees during his 35-minute address at the Renaissance Washington Hotel on Saturday.

Venezuela Candidates Agree to May 20 Elections, Respect Results

March 04, 2018

In response to those critics, Maduro's government says one reason it's setting the later date is to give the United Nations a chance to form a commission to observe the election . Mr. Will the opposition even stand? "If a bank somewhere in the world works with Venezuela , they feel they are going to be sanctioned", said Arreaza.

South Korea urges North to abandon nuclear weapons, allow family visits

March 04, 2018

In addition to his key role in the so-called "New York channel" talks between North Korean UN diplomats and the US, Yun met past year with a top North Korean official in Norway to secure the release of American student Otto Warmbier. "Anything less and we'll be getting played", Przystup tells VOA, stressing that the only permanent end-state of negotiations has to be denuclearization.

Rohani Vows Women To Be Allowed In Iranian Stadiums, FIFA Chief Says

March 04, 2018

Another user said it was a "basic right" for women to enter stadiums with men , and said this match was "the best chance to break the 35-year-old taboo". While Infantino did use the speech to tell Iran "much more can be done", that was in reference to the awarding of television rights. "Starting the preparation of three stadiums in Riyadh, Jeddah and Damman to be ready to accommodate families from early 2018", the Saudi sports body said on Twitter.

Syrian forces launch Ghouta ground attack

March 04, 2018

The daily pauses began on Tuesday but so far, no humanitarian aid has gone in - and no civilians have left the area, except for an elderly Pakistani man and his wife who were evacuated from the town of Douma on Thursday. In a letter sent to the United Nations on Tuesday, they said they were willing to expel the jihadist factions that also have a footprint in Eastern Ghouta.

Walmart Joins Dick's In Raising Age Restriction to 21 On Guns

March 03, 2018

But it could have been. Members of our industry believe that unauthorized individuals should never have access to any firearm, of any kind, at any time. Cruz, a former student at Stoneman Douglas, is accused of using an AR-15 assault-style weapon to carry out the killing. "It's Armalite rifle, the company that designed it back in the 1950s".

Donald Trump's security advisor to leave White House soon?

March 03, 2018

One of many remarks that drew the president's quick rebuke was McMaster's comment at a forum in Germany that Russian meddling in the United States election was " incontrovertible ", according to the report . Flynn, who was a target of the FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign and potential ties to Russian Federation, has since pleaded guilty to perjury .

Deadly Shooting at Central Michigan University

March 03, 2018

Police called this a domestic shooting and stressed the campus was safe as they continued to search for their suspect . Police named James Eric Davis Jr ., 19, as a person of interest. All schools in Mount Pleasant and all city buildings are on lockdown. Davis was considered "armed and risky", according to the city of Mount Pleasant's Twitter account.

Jared Kushner Met Private Equity Firms In White House, Got Massive Loans

March 02, 2018

Apollo Global Management lent Kushner's family real estate business $184 million, months after Harris advised the Trump administration on its infrastructure policy. A Citigroup spokesperson, Danielle Romero-Apsilos, said Kushner Cos. had been a bank client before the election and the relationship had no connection to Kushner's White House role.

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