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FBI's McCabe grilled almost 8 hours amid anti-Trump bias allegations
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe faced numerous questions this week about his interactions, conversations and correspondence with his one-time boss, former FBI Director James Comey, spanning both the FBI's Russian Federation investigation and its probe into Hillary Clinton's private email server, according to multiple sources from both parties with knowledge of his testimony. [Full Article...]
Fire in South Korean fitness centre kills 29
Most of the casualties occurred in the public sauna on the second and third floors. One man shouted at officials visiting survivors in hospital, complaining that firefighters failed to break through to the trapped women in time. The AP says, "Organizers for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics said the Olympic torch relay had been scheduled to pass through Jecheon on Friday, but the route has been re... [Full Article...]
Are Analysts Bearish Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC) After Last Week?
Analysts await Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC ) to report earnings on February, 28. Brown Advisory Inc reported 2.31M shares. Omers Administration holds 0.36% or 1.75 million shares. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. [Full Article...]
Trump's approval rating just entered a league of its own
A White House meeting about strategy for the mid-term elections erupted in a noisy argument when former manager to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign Corey Lewandowski bawled out presidential advisers and accused the White House of being too "insular", said a late-breaking story in the New York Times on Thursday . [Full Article...]
Crackdown on unfair leases kills off ground rents on new-build flats
The Government will also make it cheaper and easier for existing leaseholders to buy out their freehold and there will be better information available about redress for those consumers who face the most onerous terms. "Only with fairer funding, new powers and fiscal freedoms over the next few years and beyond can councils ensure children and adults receive the care they deserve, desperately-needed... [Full Article...]
Athens man among the twelve dead in Mexico tour bus crash
A high-speed bus crash in Mexico that left eight Americans, two Swedes, a Canadian and a Mexican dead was caused in part by the driver's carelessness, Mexican officials say. Video images from the scene show the bus on its side in vegetation off the two-lane highway. "Then the driver pushed it over and it started flipping over", Jacques said. [Full Article...]
LeBron James Scores 34, Dwyane Wade Adds 10 as Cavaliers Beat Bulls
The Bulls battled back from a 10-point deficit early in the fourth and were within four at 111-107 when James , who has been so clutch in the fourth quarter all season, sank a fadeaway baseline jumper. The King is on Triple-Double watch and has the highest upside across the slate! Embiid didn't show any discomfort during pregame drills, but was ruled out about 30 minutes before tipoff. [Full Article...]
Donald Trump's new look will shock you!
From Hillary Clinton to Jon Voight , Disney World's latest addition to its " Hall of Presidents " exhibit has many seeing double. The attraction will be re-opened this Christmas. The Hall of President has been a fixture at the Magic Kingdom since 1971, but it has lost its popularity to other themed attractions such as Star Wars rides and Toy Story parades, the Times reported. [Full Article...]
North Korea 'preparing to load anthrax and VX onto ICBMs'
North Korea is reportedly testing using anthrax on its missiles. Failure of the next tests to clinch the technology, on the other hand, could signal a continuation in 2018 of the diplomatic confrontations seen this year, the institute said. [Full Article...]
New York Times Suspended Glenn Thrush, But He's Not Fired
Thrush will remain suspended until late January, when the paper moves him to a different beat. The Times' Executive Editor Dean Baquet said the company had concluded its investigation into Thrush. Baquet added. He said each case must be examined individually. "I apologize to any woman who felt uncomfortable in my presence, and for any situation where I behaved inappropriately", Thrush said... [Full Article...]
Catalonia secessionist parties win slim majority in latest regional election
The likely outcome is a hung parliament and many weeks of wrangling to form a new regional government. Junts per Catalunya (Together for Catalonia), the party of fugitive Catalan President Carles Puigdemont , garnered 34 seats, left-republican ERC came third with 32 and the anti-capitalist CUP won four seats. [Full Article...]
Yogi Adityanath lashes out at critics over farm issues
Speaking at BJP's Parivartan Yatra in Karnataka's Hubali, the UP CM asked the people of Karnataka to defeat Congress- which had supported the celebrations to mark Tipu Jayanti in the state in November this year- in the upcoming assembly elections expected to be held in May next year. [Full Article...]
Sarah Sanders and Democratic lawmaker exchange blows on Twitter
Only 33 percent say they approve of the GOP's tax reform proposals. "Even MSNBC reporters are getting a bonus as this tax cut has happened as a result of that", Sanders said during an interview on Fox News. "If you had read the story , not an incorrect tweet, you would see that what I said was Dems should be begging to help Americans keep more of their money". [Full Article...]
See the Dresses Meghan Markle Might Wear for Her Wedding
This lunch is the first time Markle will be introduced to many of Prince Harry's relatives in preparation for the couple's wedding on the 19th of May, 2018. "If we get ourselves into, 'She's marrying a British royal so she has to wear British, ' then we're isolating ourselves". It's believed Meghan was given special permission to attend the festivities this year because her family are based ... [Full Article...]
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Charles Dutoit accused of sexually assaulting four musicians
The 81-year-old Dutoit did not respond to multiple attempts seeking comment. He is now scheduled to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in early April. That attack allegedly occurred at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago during lunch in his suite. The alleged victims included soprano Sylvia McNair, now 61. [Full Article...]
High Schooler's Parents Give Teachers Wine with Son's Face on Labels
This year, they thought the educators deserved something a little more intoxicating, so they bought each teacher a bottle of wine. DJ Sommers of Dayton, Ohio , says his parents usually give teachers a candle or flower to say thanks. Happy holidays indeed, Mr. Sommers. DJ's tweet has more than 36,000 likes and 5,500 retweets, as of Thursday evening. The boy in question, 14-year-old Jake, has... [Full Article...]
CREW's Emoluments lawsuit against Trump dismissed for lack of standing
The lawsuit earlier this year alleged that Trump's "vast, complicated, and secret" business interests were creating conflicts of interest. The Emoluments Clause - which is effectively an anti-bribery measure - bars officials from receiving "any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state" while in office without Congressional approval. [Full Article...]
Latest FIFA Rankings: Croatia End 2017 in TOP 20
On the global scene, world champions Germany Brazil, Portugal, Argentina and Belgium all retained their positions as the top best teams in the world, according to the ranking. At global level, World Cup champion, Germany sit atop the rating while Brazil, Portugal, Argentina and Belgium complete the top five teams ladder on the Federation Internationale de Football Association ranking. [Full Article...]
The Nippon Life Insurance Co. Cuts Position in Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO)
Flossbach Von Storch Ag who had been investing in Coca for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $194.90 billion market cap company. About 225,704 shares traded. Oakbrook Invests Llc has invested 0.23% in The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO). Argent Tru reported 60,923 shares. Ifc Holdg Fl holds 25,272 shares. Akcea Therapeutics Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses o... [Full Article...]
Australia Police Say Don't Suspect Terrorism After Car Plows Into Pedestrians
The man was known to police for historical minor assault and traffic offenses. Shane Patton, from Victoria Police, added: "We don't have any evidence or intelligence to indicate a connection to terrorism". "Having said that, we continue to support this investigation with the Counter Terrorism Command to ensure there isn't that connection and there is no ongoing threat". [Full Article...]