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Protesters were booed out of Donald Trump's Thursday rally in Maine for holding up pocket Constitutions as a show of solidarity with Ghazala and Khizr Khan, the parents of a deceased Muslim US soldier who took the stage at the Democratic National Convention last week.

Khizr denounced Trump in his speech, holding up a pocket Constitution and asking if Trump has ever read. Trump later lashed out at the Gold Star parents, leading to a near week-long firestorm.

"Do whatever you want," Trump said... Читать дальше...

NORWALK, Conn. — The Priceline Group Inc. (PCLN) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $580.6 million. On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $11.60. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $13.93 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts

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The sun was shining on Battery Park Ballfields on Wednesday.

It was a beautiful New York day, the kind of day that makes you want to leave the desk and play some ball. 

In the shadow of Goldman Sachs' headquarters in downtown New York, over 600 employees of the bank came out for a day of wiffle ball, competition, and camaraderie, all in the name of charity.

The bank was raising money for Harlem RBI, a nonprofit year-round youth-development program based in East Harlem, New York. Читать дальше...

After getting positive reviews from two of the world’s top soccer teams, the bright green grass installed for the U.S. Bank Stadium debut is headed for, of all places, recycling.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- "Transformers: The Last Knight" director Michael Bay revealed the sequel will feature Hod Rod, a character from the 1986 animated film.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler has been getting the best of, maybe even embarrassing, offensive linemen for a week now.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler has been getting the best of, maybe even embarrassing, offensive linemen for a week now.

2016 Rio Summer Olympics: Keep track of all the Rio Olympics news Aug. 4, 2016, 1:38 p.m. Each day, our reporters and photographers in Rio will give you wall-to-wall coverage of the Rio Summer Olympics. The opening ceremony is Friday at 4 p.m. and you will be able to follow along with us live and...

RIO DE JANEIRO — A $3 billion subway expansion built as one of the main Olympic legacy projects for Rio de Janeiro was overbilled by 25 percent, a report said Thursday. The financially battered government also ended up paying twice as much of what was agreed to in a partnership with private companies, according to

NEW YORK — Luis Severino is rejoining the New York Yankees’ rotation. Dropped in May after starting 0-6, Severino was banished to the minor leagues for two months. He now will take the turn of departed Ivan Nova and start Tuesday at Boston. Chad Green moved into Nova’s slot and pitched poorly Wednesday night against

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — The Priceline Group Inc. (PCLN) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $580.6 million.

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — The Priceline Group Inc. (PCLN) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $580.6 million.

Mariah Carey is on top of the world! E! News sat down with the Mariah's World star yesterday for an exclusive interview about all things Mimi. "I'm ecstatic,...

JERUSALEM — Israel’s internal security agency said Thursday it has arrested a senior employee of the international aid group World Vision in the Gaza Strip, accusing him of siphoning millions of dollars of the charity’s funds and transferring them to the Islamic militant group Hamas. Mohammed el-Halabi established a “systematic and sophisticated mechanism” to divert up to $50 million over the years to the militant group, which rules Gaza, creating fictitious humanitarian projects and doctoring inflated... Читать дальше...

(Reuters) - Symantec Corp reported better-than-expected revenue for the first quarter and its revenue forecast for the current quarter also topped analysts' estimates, helped by strong demand for its security products from enterprise clients. While Symantec, whose security software comes bundled with computers, has been hurt by slowing PC sales, it has been has been focusing on enterprise security and to that end bought privately held Blue Coat in June. "The high-end of enterprise ... they have... Читать дальше...

Russia will be represented in most sports at the Rio Olympics, with 271 of its sportsmen and women cleared to participate ahead of the opening ceremony.

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When it comes to defining success, the business magnate says wealth has nothing to do with it.

BBC presenter Louise Lear caught the giggle bug recently while attempting to give a weather report. Fellow presenter Simon McCoy seemed to give up on her fairly quickly saying, “I think we’ve lost her.”

Ousted Fox News boss Roger Ailes can’t buy love from his Hudson River hamlet.

In his most personal project yet, developer Patrick McKillen is opening Villa La Coste, a new hotel overlooking the 600-acre estate in the heart of Provence, which includes an organic winery and an esteemed art and architecture park.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas doctor facing rape and sexual assault charges had his medical license reinstated Thursday. The Arkansas State Medical Board voted to allow Robert Rook of Conway to see patients as long as he is accompanied by a chaperone and he submits a log of all patient exams to the board.

Gymnast Simone Biles is the smallest member of the U.S. Olympic team at a compact but powerful 4 feet, 8 inches tall. By the time the Rio Games end, she might tower above her peers as the biggest star of the Olympics — and might lead Team USA to a medals bonanza.

Drew Barrymore and third husband Will Kopelman have wasted no time in finalizing their divorce: The split became legit on Wednesday.