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Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced her resignation after she was convicted of perjury and obstruction stemming from her leak of grand jury materials to the media to discredit a political adversary.

A letter sent by FBI Acting Assistant Director Jason Herring to the House Oversight Committee confirms that the three emails media is making such hay over did not originate with Secretary Clinton, nor was the use of the term "extremely careless" meant to establish some mythical standard of conduct which did not exist before Director Comey's statement.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The first field goal by Blair Walsh this season that counted for Minnesota on the scoreboard, exhibition game or not, was good from 51 yards out. Never mind that the ball hit the crossbar before bouncing over for three points. The sight of Walsh confidently walking off the field at halftime

The deal would combine health insurers that have struggled in recent years.

The Buffalo Bills have confirmed that defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is suspended for the first four games of the season. And unlike some teams that issue statements of support for suspended players, the Bills have ripped Dareus in a statement on the team’s website. “We are very disappointed Marcell chose to put himself first, before…

RIO DE JANEIRO — Inbee Park, the most decorated major champion in the Olympics, finished her final practice round Tuesday when LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan walked by with a smile and a question. “Four more years?” he said to her. For now, the only certainly for the seven-time major champion is four more rounds.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — T.J. Maxx’s parent company reported a second-quarter profit and sales results Tuesday that beat Wall Street expectations as shoppers keep flocking to its stores to grab name brands at deep discounts. TJX Cos., which also operates HomeGoods and Marshalls among other stores, raised its profit guidance for the year but offered a

In the battle of fast food vs. the grocery store, the drive-thru is losing out on a key measure.

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has recently completed its probe into twelve female North Korean defectors who worked at a restaurant in China to find out what caused their massive defection in April, a government source said Tuesday. In ear

Nile Wilson becomes the first Briton to win an Olympic medal in the horizontal bar by claiming bronze at Rio 2016.

Amber Heard is withdrawing allegations that Johnny Depp physically abused her and has settled her divorce case with the Oscar-nominated actor.

It started, as so many things do, with a girl.  Antonio Romeo Monge and Rafael Ruiz -- two gypsy musicians from Seville, Spain, better known as...

Urban Outfitters Inc. shares rose more than 10% Tuesday after the retailer reported second-quarter sales and per-share earnings that were above expectations. The parent company of Anthropologie and Vetri Family said it earned $77 million, or 66 cents a share, in the second quarter, compared with $67 million, or 52 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Sales rose 3% to $891 million, from $867 million a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected Urban Outfitters to report earnings of 55 cents a share on sales of $886 million. Читать дальше...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The first field goal by Blair Walsh this season that counted for Minnesota on the scoreboard, exhibition game or not, was good from 51 yards out.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The first field goal by Blair Walsh this season that counted for Minnesota on the scoreboard, exhibition game or not, was good from 51 yards out.

Caitlyn Jenner‘s reality show I Am Cait has been cancelled after two seasons, according to Variety. Although the 66-year-old former Olympian will no longer have her own show, that doesn’t mean it’s the end of her reality television career. She plans to return to Keeping Up With The Kardashians! “She will always remain a part [...]

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — T.J. Maxx's parent company reported a second-quarter profit and sales results Tuesday that beat Wall Street expectations as shoppers keep flocking to its stores to grab name brands at deep discounts.

(AP) — T.J. Maxx's parent company reported a second-quarter profit and sales results Tuesday that beat Wall Street expectations as shoppers keep flocking to its stores to grab name brands at deep discounts. TJX Cos., which also operates HomeGoods and Marshalls among other stores, raised its profit guidance for the year but offered a third-quarter outlook that fell short of expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 80 cents per share. Читать дальше...

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A state board is set to confirm the winner of the Democratic primary for southwestern Indiana’s congressional seat after the losing candidate decided to withdraw his challenge. The Indiana Recount Commission will meet Friday in Indianapolis to settle on a final vote total from the May primary between Ron Drake and

For anyone who doubted her, it’s official: US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is #1. The 19-year-old powerhouse proved her dominance in the sport on Tuesday with a practically flawless floor routine that won her a fourth gold medal in Rio. Teammate Aly Raisman, the reigning Olympic champion on the floor, took second place with a […]

The Dayton Daily News reports base officials now say water sample tests have consistently shown the levels of the compounds fall below the federal threshold and the drinking water is safe to drink.

One of Britain’s most notorious Islamist preachers, Anjem Choudary has been found guilty of inviting support for the Islamic State group. The verdict was handed down Tuesday in London’s court, according to Huffington Post. He was convicted of using online lectures and messages to motivate people to support the banned group that has substantial power in Syria and Iraq.

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