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Ford and Baidu team to invest $150 million in tech firm making self-driving car systems.

The Olympics are not only about sports, they are also about the gorgeous sportswomen, many of whom model as well. Sputnik created its own top 12 most beautiful participants of the Rio Olympics. You can vote on those ones who you want to win: to make your selection, click on the arrow next to the photos.

21 countries have joined the #MissingType campaign calling for new blood donors.

ALMELO/ENSCHEDE - Hans van T. (57), die door zijn pleegdochter (toen 14) was beschuldigd van ontuchtige handelingen, is vrijgesproken. De Enschedeër was gezinshuishouder en ving met zijn vrouw al jaren pleegkinderen op. 

The harsh conditions in the town engender a proud stoicism in its residents

Names on the move ahead of the open.

By Yoo Jee-ho RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae arrived in Rio de Janeiro Monday, with an eye on a historic Olympic medal. Son, who has been working out with the Russian national team in Sao Paulo since t

A long-range Tupolev-22M3 bomber during an airstrike in Syria on Tuesday, in an image released by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Victorian government's draft apartment standards are an exercise in compromise, but are no doubt a step in the right direction.

The Reynolds family details the accident that injured Kayla, 10, and Briley, 6.

GOOR - Gerrit Stam heeft afscheid genomen als gemeentesecretaris en algemeen directeur van de gemeente Hof van Twente. Hij is in dienst getreden van ABGL, een bureau voor interimmanagement binnen de overheid.

There’s no doubt the Proteas are drawing inspiration from Team SA’s success ahead of their looming Test series against New Zealand.

Don't believe the writing on the wall — Billy Bob Thornton said he never had a relationship with Amber Heard.

Olympic swimmer Chad le Clos has responded to rival Michael Phelps announcing his second retirement from swimming, saying he wants another shot at the legend.

Oh Melbourne, never change.

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Despite a 2008 swimming accident, Jaquie Goncher stood and walked on her wedding day.

Brad Delong: After the latest polling data from Gallup, it’s becoming clearer that white racial resentment isn’t a bug, but the defining feature of the Trump campaign.

It seems the heartbreaking photo of a young Tigers fan's crumpled little tear-stained face posted on social media after his football was stolen has pulled on the heartstrings of the thief.

Athletic apparel marker Wolverine Worldwide said Tuesday its board has approved a $300 million share buyback program. The four-year program replaces the company's 2014 program. Shares were not yet active in premarket trade, but are up 45% in the year to date, while the S&P 500 has gained 7%.

Team USA is undefeated at 5-0. The Americans have outscored their opponents by an average of 23.4 points a game. As a team the USA is shooting nearly 50 percent in Rio and hitting 39.3 percent from three — both of those numbers considerably better than their opponents. Through five games they have gotten to […]

Donald Trump has a new plan for immigrants: an ideological test they must pass before entering. Would Trump and his backers be able to clear this hurdle?

Will investors part with long-dated bonds a week after the bank failed to find enough offers to sell?

Sage Project transforms the black and white food label into colorful, easy-to-read infographics. The post Clever App Brings the Food Label Into the Modern Age appeared first on WIRED.