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Texas and California education officials have been asked to investigate publicly-funded charter schools that Turkey says are linked to Fethullah Gulen. Turkey also is planning to bring more complaints in other parts of the U.S.

A retired Navy SEAL will be honored Friday by Indianapolis Motor Speedway and city officials.

RALEIGH, N.C. — An Oscar-winning filmmaker has asked a judge to prevent the military from forcing him to turn over interviews with Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, adding Hollywood intrigue to the soldier’s prosecution on desertion accusations. Attorneys for screenwriter Mark Boal filed a complaint Wednesday in a California federal court seeking to block a subpoena

BOSTON (AP) — Republican Gov. Charlie Baker is backing a plan to require online lodging services such as Airbnb to pay the same taxes as hotels and motels.

BOSTON (AP) — Republican Gov. Charlie Baker is backing a plan to require online lodging services such as Airbnb to pay the same taxes as hotels and motels.

The Tunisian man who killed 84 people on the French Riviera by ploughing his truck into Bastille Day crowds had been planning the attack for months with the help of at least five accomplices, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday.

Solar-powered drone fleet aims to bring web to millions

NEW YORK — Dunkin’ Donuts is adding more of a special ingredient to improve the taste of its egg patty: eggs. The company says it has been testing a patty with a higher concentration of eggs, and less water and other ingredients. On its website, Dunkin’s breakfast sandwiches appear to contain what looks like a

Taylor Gleason

Growing up in California, Taylor Gleason had only been outside the US during family trips to Mexico. But then, when he was 16, he went on a school trip to Italy, and the travel bug hit him hard. 

A mere five years later, he has been to a grand total of 65 countries, graduating early from UCLA to commit two years to intensive country-hopping. He visited 50 countries just in that span of time. Besides visiting more of the world than most people will ever have the chance to see... Читать дальше...

There are only 3 denim manufacturers left in America. They gain, but they also lose from NAFTA, a trade deal Donald Trump wants to renegotiate.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An Oscar-winning filmmaker has asked a judge to prevent the military from forcing him to turn over interviews with Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, adding Hollywood intrigue to the soldier's prosecution on desertion accusations.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An Oscar-winning filmmaker has asked a judge to prevent the military from forcing him to turn over interviews with Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, adding Hollywood intrigue to the soldier's prosecution on desertion accusations.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An Oscar-winning filmmaker has asked a judge to prevent the military from forcing him to turn over interviews with Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, adding Hollywood intrigue to the soldier's prosecution on desertion accusations.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An Oscar-winning filmmaker has asked a judge to prevent the military from forcing him to turn over interviews with Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, adding Hollywood intrigue to the soldier's prosecution on desertion accusations.

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After their recent string of terrorist attacks, ISIS is starting to feel the pressure from a global response. One of these nations in particular is revamping its assault on the shrinking terrorist group. 

The Russian Defence Ministry stated on Thursday that its aircraft carried out airstrikes against ISIS militants in the Homs province of Syria near the ancient city of Palmyra. After warning international coalition forces in advance of their mission and flight routes... Читать дальше...

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SEOUL, July 21 (UPI) -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye suggested to Seoul's national security council she's open to defense proposals "other than THAAD."

(AP) — University of Illinois trustees have voted to approve the hire of Robert Jones as the new chancellor of the flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign. University President Timothy Killeen announced Tuesday that Jones had been hired, pending trustees' OK.

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CLEVELAND — On Monday night, Melania Trump said her husband "will never, ever, give up. And, most importantly, he will never, ever, let you down."

This line drew some attention for being an apparent reference to Rick Astley. I'd like to focus on the fact that it's not true.

Donald Trump has a decades-long track record of giving up and letting people down.

He talked a big game about construction projects he never delivered. He failed to pay his contractors. Читать дальше...

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The man who has played Batman, Birdman, Beetlejuice, and so many more characters in between is finally landing on the Walk of Fame.

Michael Keaton will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 28th. Producer of Walk of Fame ceremonies Ana Martinez confirmed the announcement Thursday on Twitter.

Keaton was nominated last year to be inducted.

The acknowledgement seems long overdue, however the Walk of Fame also just honored Steve Carell with a star in January... Читать дальше...

An Oscar-winning filmmaker has asked a judge to prevent the military from forcing him to turn over interviews with Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, adding Hollywood intrigue to the soldier's prosecution on desertion accusations.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific's second-quarter profit fell 19 percent as the railroad hauled 11 percent less freight.

The railroad said Thursday that full-year volumes are likely to fall 6 percent to 8 percent because of the soft global economy, strong U.S. dollar and weak consumer demand. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company reported net income of $979 million, or $1.17 per share. The 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research predicted earnings of $1.17 per share on average. Union Pacific said shipments slowed in every category except agricultural goods. Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz said consumer behavior... Читать дальше...

The human rights situation in Afghanistan remained poor in 2015, with the Taliban insurgency continuing to be the major threat to the human rights of the local residents, according to the report on Human Rights and Democracy in Afghanistan.