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A high-level Afghan delegation arrived in Pakistan on Thursday to discuss security cooperation and peace efforts after Afghanistan's president said Pakistan was involved in a spate of devastating Taliban attacks that...

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has a new namesake: a refugee baby from Ghana.

U.S. businesses boosted their stockpiles in June by the largest amount in more than two years.

Americans are buying more homes and at higher prices, yet new data shows that mortgage debt is little changed.

Why should you vote? Because a veteran sacrificed to ensure you have the right.That’s the approach the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration (BEVR) is taking in a new initiative to increase voter participation.

Samsung has unveiled two new large high-end Android phones: the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. Both would have 5.7in (14.5cm) screens and would be on sale earlier in the year compared to its their previous generations. The high demand of mid-range phones from Chinese manufacturers, and Apple’s move to make bigger iPhones, […]

Families, friends, neighbors and visitors will experience the tradition of the 32nd annual Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair, with more artists, food vendors and entertainment than ever before.

For its final show of the summer, State College Community Theatre will feature a classic golden age musical from Broadway.

The discovery of a "honeycomb pattern" in the brains of combat veterans' who survived IED blasts may provide clues to the neurological impact of warfare, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Jillian Kitchener reports.

The discovery of a "honeycomb pattern" in the brains of combat veterans' who survived IED blasts may provide clues to the neurological impact of warfare, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Jillian Kitchener reports.

Soaring numbers of paedophiles and other sex offenders are being convicted and are receiving record prison sentences, new figures have disclosed.

PAGASA announced areas affected by thunderstorms and isolated rains. In the 12:00am report, the weather bureau said areas affected are ‪Bulacan, ‪‎Metro Manila (Manila, Caloocan, San Juan, Quezon City, Marikina), ‪Rizal (Antipolo, San Mateo, Rodriguez), ‪‎Cavite (Ternate, Naic, Maragondon) and ‪Quezon (Mauban, Sampaloc, Tayabas, Lucban). Thunderstorms may persist within the next two hours. Meanwhile, light […]

CLEMSON – Good news: now there’s another way for you to vehemently object to my media releases.

(Reuters Health) - Want to lose body fat? At least initially, a diet low in fat may be better than one that limits carbohydrates, a U.S. study suggests.

(Reuters Health) - Want to lose body fat? At least initially, a diet low in fat may be better than one that limits carbohydrates, a U.S. study suggests.

World Food Programme (WFP) National Ambassador KC Concepcion will be honored by The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York (TOFA-NY) in October. The annual event was created to recognize individuals who have made consistent contributions toward enriching the cultural identity of Filipino-Americans in New York. KC has been working with the WFP since 2008, supporting […]

AlDub is one of the hottest tandems these days. Although this unlikely pair hasn’t met – in their kalye-serye on “Eat Bulaga” – Alden Richards and Maine “Yaya Dub” Mendoza have proven so effective as a love team that they have been trending on social media for many days now. And they’re actually just getting […]

When one side or the other loses heavily in an Ashes series, it is hardly unusual for the vanquished captain to come under fire. Michael Clarke’s position as main target amid a barrage of criticism back home in Australia has not been helped by the collapse of his batting form.

When one side or the other loses heavily in an Ashes series, it is hardly unusual for the vanquished captain to come under fire. Michael Clarke’s position as main target amid a barrage of criticism back home in Australia has not been helped by the collapse of his batting form.

Pakistani military courts have sentenced seven Islamic militants to death over a series of attacks, including an assault on an army-run school that killed more than 150 people, the army said Thursday.

The Ebola epidemic in West Africa could be completely over by the end of the year if efforts to root out new cases are kept up, the WHO chief said Thursday. World Health Organization director Margaret Chan cautioned there could be setbacks in the coming months but said Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone could […]

Senate President Franklin Drilon yesterday defended the proposed “Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region” filed by Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. as a substitute for the Palace-backed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), saying the changes introduced were only meant to ensure the measure would be consistent with the provisions of the Constitution. The move […]

Jose Mari Chan started his entertainment career as host and singer of the TV show “9 Teeners” in 1966. He became popular when his singles “Afterglow” (1967) and “Deep In My Heart” (1969) hit the airwaves and became fan favorites. Even when he moved to the US in 1975, his songs were constantly played on […]

Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said yesterday that the Cabinet members are free to choose their candidates in the 2016 elections although President Aquino has picked Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas as his preferred successor. He was commenting on presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda’s announcement last week that the Cabinet is “solidly […]

Games Today (The Arena, San Juan) 2 p.m. – Mapua vs Letran 4 p.m. – Arellano vs St. Benilde Lyceum snapped a five-game losing skid in grand fashion as it waylaid Emilio Aguinaldo College, 69-55, yesterday in the NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan. Victor Nguidjol had 12 points and 13 rebounds […]