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Eliot first-grader one of 2 killed in boat crash
The state Marine Patrol says the accident happened Saturday night on the Piscataqua River in Newington, New Hampshire. State officials announced early Sunday morning that two females were killed during the May 5 accident in the Piscataqua River where a Boston Whaler struck a buoy on the New Hampshire side of the river that runs between New Hampshire and Maine. [Full Article...]
Sun Zhengcai: Former top Chinese official jailed for life
He admitted in April to an intermediate court in the city of Tianjin that he had taken bribes of more than 170 million yuan ($27 million). Sun, 54, reportedly used his status in the government and the party to help two mistresses, including long-time lover Liu Fengzhou , secure lucrative deals often backed by the government, Caixin investigations found. [Full Article...]
Schools are replacing analog clocks because kids can't read them during tests
A study a year ago found that four out of five Oklahoma City students couldn't read a clock and that only one in ten children aged between six and 12 owned a watch, the Daily Mail reported . We want to know what you think? She said it wasn't the case that a majority of students can't tell the time using such analogue clocks, but it could be a barrier for some. [Full Article...]
China vice premier to visit USA for trade talks: White House
Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, asked about a high-level delegation sent to Beijing for trade talks last week, offered no details on what was discussed but announced Liu's trip as the next step in the dialogue. The two sides failed to reach any consensus in two days of talks but agreed to continue discussions. China wants the U.S.to stop an investigation into the country's acquisition of s... [Full Article...]
PM Abbasi condemns atrocities in Indian-held Kashmir
Ten Kashmiris, among them a professor, were shot dead by Indian forces during a clash and protests in one of the most violent days in India-held Kashmir on Sunday. However, the police stopped the rallying traders at Residency road. Bhat was working as assistant professor on contractual basis in the department of Sociology at University of Kashmir. [Full Article...]
On May, 17 Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP) Analysts See $1.08 EPS
The stock increased 1.50% or $1.5 during the last trading session, reaching $101.75. About 611,983 shares traded or 19.92% up from the average. Amalgamated Bank grew its holdings in Eagle Materials by 5.4% during the fourth quarter. Eagle Materials Inc. had 1 sale and 0 insider purchases since December 8, 2017. Strong Sell. Investors might also notice that two months ago the Buy recommendations (0... [Full Article...]
Ricketts will go to Mexico in August to promote Nebraska beef
Ricketts traveled to Canada last August on a trade mission to thank Canada for being a key customer for Nebraska exports. Governor Ricketts says Mexico is our second biggest market for agricultural products. Last year, Nebraska's top beef export markets were Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Hong Kong and the European Union. Frenzen said the ranchers and cattlemen who work in the fields and pastures... [Full Article...]
Al-Shabaab militants kill 9 Kenyan soldiers
President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the families of eight KDF soldiers who were killed in an IED attack in Dhobley, Somalia . Sources said the vehicle was hit by the IED, causing a massive explosion, but military headquarters in Kenya is yet to issue a statement on the attack. [Full Article...]