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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An air pollution health advisory is in effect for central and southern Minnesota.

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Technology is upending workflow and processes in the financial services industry. Tasks once handled with paper money, bulky computers, and human interaction are now being completed entirely on digital interfaces. Given how pervasive financial services are across the globe, the disruption opportunity for fintech startups is massive.

Almost every type of financial activity — from banking to payments to wealth management and more — is being re-imagined by startups,... Читать дальше...

CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis reports a draw down in natural gas inventories in part because of falling winter temperatures.

Private equity groups find it increasingly difficult to raise debt to close deals

“A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine.”

David Cameron welcomes the King of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifah, to 10 Downing Street, 6 August 2013.

SCARSDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say the husband of a 58-year-old pediatrician at a New York City children's hospital has been arrested and charged with her murder inside their multimillion-…

SCARSDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say the husband of a 58-year-old pediatrician at a New York City children's hospital has been arrested and charged with her murder inside their multimillion-…

In fresh violence in Nepal, three persons, including a woman, were killed on Thursday when police opened fire to quell clashes between agitating Madhesis and ruling CPN-UML youth wing cadres in a town bordering India, forcing Prime Minister K P Oli to cancel his visit there.

In fresh violence in Nepal, three persons, including a woman, were killed on Thursday when police opened fire to quell clashes between agitating Madhesis and ruling CPN-UML youth wing cadres in a town bordering India, forcing Prime Minister K P Oli to cancel his visit there.

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Two former GlaxoSmithKline scientists were indicted for stealing trade secrets from the drug maker as part of a conspiracy to seed a startup company with a raft of confidential data, according to federal authorities. And they worked with three others who formed different companies to allegedly profit from the information.

The indictment was filed in US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Wednesday.

Read more: Whistleblower lawsuit filed... Читать дальше...

Chip Kelly’s recruiting background came in handy last week on his first day as the 49ers head coach. Rogers received 13 offers after visiting 16 NFL teams. On Dec. 18, he visited the Eagles and met with Kelly, who was still their head coach. Rogers, 24, led the CFL with 1,448 receiving yards, tied for the league lead in receiving touchdowns (10) and was third in receptions (87) last season with the Calgary Stampeders. If the 49ers don’t re-sign Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith and Jerome Simpson... Читать дальше...

Tegen twee mannen uit Arnhem die op weg naar Syrië zouden zijn geweest, is donderdag in hoger beroep dertig maanden cel geëist waarvan tien maanden voorwaardelijk. De twee, Mohammed El A. en Hakim B., werden vorig jaar nog vrijgesproken door de rechtbank in Arnhem. De rechters zagen niet genoeg bewijs om ze te veroordelen.

BAGHDAD (AP) — Two powerful Shiite militias are top suspects in the abduction of three Americans last weekend in a southern neighborhood of the Iraqi capital, an Iraqi police commander and a W…

BAGHDAD (AP) — Two powerful Shiite militias are top suspects in the abduction of three Americans last weekend in a southern neighborhood of the Iraqi capital, an Iraqi police commander and a W…

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With the swift backlash against the Oscars following the second consecutive year with zero minority nominees in the acting categories, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is expected to announce changes to make the Oscars more diverse — and soon. 

According to the New York Times, the changes could be announced as early as next week after the Academy's governing members convene for a regularly scheduled meeting.  

Some of the possible changes... Читать дальше...

Dictator: Exclusive interview of director Sriwass

A pet owner claims that Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has rehomed her two 'stolen cats' without her permission

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As radical non-state actors like the Taliban and ISIS increasingly control parts of Afghanistan, the US Air Force is backing up its ally with four A-29 close air support war planes, the Air Force Times reports.

“It can fly at low speeds and low altitudes, is easy to fly, and provides exceptionally accurate weapons delivery,” Brigadier General Christopher Craige told the Air Force Times.

“It is currently in service with 10 different... Читать дальше...

Verizon Communications’ adjusted profit edged in above Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter, as the company benefited from growth in smartphones and tablets during what is typically a competitive quarter. Revenue grew 3.2% to $34.25 billion.

Some political leaders in the West often don’t seem to have a proper understanding of Russia, its politics and culture. This lack of insightful knowledge leads to biased views and prejudiced anti-Russian policies toward the world’s largest country.

Two powerful Shiite militias are top suspects in the abduction of three Americans last weekend in a southern neighborhood of the Iraqi capital, an Iraqi police commander and a Western security official in Baghdad said Thursday.

On a recent visit to the Elephant Nature Park, an elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai, Thailand, we learned the right way to feed an elephant. 

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