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University of North Texas officer fatally shoots ax-wielding student who had just turned 21

DENTON, Texas (AP) — University of North Texas campus police have fatally shot a student who allegedly threatened a campus officer with an ax.

DENTON, Texas - University of North Texas campus police have fatally shot a student who allegedly threatened a campus officer with an ax.

DENTON, Texas (AP) — University of North Texas campus police have fatally shot a student who allegedly threatened a campus officer with an ax.

Klopp says that Liverpool's point against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday could be "a very special moment" in their Premier League campaign.

The rise of mobile apps and online stores has made it easier than ever for consumers to shop from their phones without the need to step into a store. But hackers and digital thieves have taken notice of the pool of mobile data as a growing opportunity for larceny. Part of the reason for this is poor data practices by app developers — the storage of payment and personal data in apps — which leaves customer details ripe for the picking from devices. The other is the lack of good security practices by consumers. Читать дальше...

At least five Saudi women won seats on local municipal councils; tiny step in long road to equality in deeply Muslim country hailed

Taylor Swift is taking care of business. 

The pop star wants to trademark five phrases associated with her album "1989" to prevent others from cashing in on her success by merchandising clothes, printed materials, retail websites and concerts featuring her lyrics and famous phrases. 

Swift filed trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Dec. 3 for "Blank Space," "And I'll Write Your Name," "A Girl Named Girl," "1989" and "Swiftmas," according to USA Today. Читать дальше...

Air travel only for top officials, that too in economy class, strict curbs on foreign visits and a ban on creation of new posts are among a slew of austerity measures taken by the railways to meet the financial burden of around Rs 30,000 crore on account of implementation of the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations.

A colourful spectacle of fireworks and lights marks the launching of Rio de Janeiro's traditional floating Christmas tree

A colourful spectacle of fireworks and lights marks the launching of Rio de Janeiro's traditional floating Christmas tree

SEATTLE - Seattle may soon become the first city to let drivers of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft collectively bargain over pay and working conditions, a move opposed by the companies and one seen as a test case for the changing 21st century workforce.

Will Farrell brought back his George W. Bush impression on "Saturday Night Live" last night to announce his entrance into the 2016 race.

Heracles-trainer John Stegeman kon na afloop leven met het gelijkspel tegen Vitesse: 1-1.

The Tomah High School junior varsity wrestling team claimed five first-place finishes at the Melrose-Mindoro Junior Varsity Invitational Dec. 5.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Courtney Williams had 15 points and 11 rebounds, Alisia Jenkins set a school record for career rebounds and No. 21 South Florida beat Chattanooga 66-33 on Sunday.

TAMPA, Florida - Courtney Williams had 15 points and 11 rebounds, Alisia Jenkins set a school record for career rebounds and No. 21 South Florida beat Chattanooga 66-33 on Sunday.

Initial results show 19 Saudi women have been elected to government posts for the first time

SALT LAKE CITY - A man who was one of thousands of children in Sudan forced to flee or be inducted into the army during the country's civil war was ordained recently as a deacon by the Episcopal Diocese of Utah.

The 2015 Associated Press All-America team:

HAMILTON, New York - Malcolm Regisford had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Colgate used a big second half to pull away from New Hampshire 75-59 on Sunday.

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WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. pharmaceuticals firm Valeant, under mounting pressure from Congress and prosecutors over its drug pricing, has hired an attorney in Washington, DC and crisis public relations experts with political connections, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The move, confirmed by sources and through documents viewed by Reuters, signals a shift for Valeant Pharmaceuticals, which does not maintain a large presence on Capitol Hill. Читать дальше...

INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Mike Pence, who often identifies himself as a Christian and man of faith, finds himself in a delicate spot as he navigates the issue of sheltering Syrian refugee families in Indiana.

Not Planning On Retiring From Active Politics Anytime Soon: Parrikar