Новости за 16.08.2016

Australian scientists have invented a method of growing cornea cells that could replace cornea transplants, a possible breakthrough in curing or ameliorating blindness for millions of people.

Diocese of Portland, Maine, settled a lawsuit by six men who said church leaders concealed sex abuse allegations against a former priest.

CINCINNATI — The Miami Marlins were missing slugger Giancarlo Stanton, and the Cincinnati Reds still had trouble keeping them in the ballpark. Chris Johnson drove in two runs with a homer and a double, former reliever David Phelps pitched into the sixth inning in his third start of the season and the Marlins opened the

RIO DE JANEIRO — Thiago Braz da Silva’s surprising pole vault victory ensured Brazil’s first gold medal in the Olympic Stadium, sparking euphoric celebrations. It also ensured some unpleasant fallout for the hosts. The heckling was so intense that when Olympic champion Renaud Lavillenie prepared for his last attempt to extend his title and potentially

PASTORURI GLACIER, Peru — The tropical glaciers of South America are dying from soot and rising temperatures, threatening water supplies to communities that have depended on them for centuries. But experts say that the slow process measured in inches of glacial retreat per year also can lead to a sudden, dramatic tragedy. The melting of

Damin Anthony Pashilk was charged with 17 counts in relation to several fires, including the raging Clayton Fire.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Latest on violence in Milwaukee following the shooting of a man by police (all times local):

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Latest on violence in Milwaukee following the shooting of a man by police (all times local):

Video calling app part of push to make up lost ground in market for mobile communications

By Yoo Jee-ho RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korean gymnast Ri Se-gwang captured his first Olympic gold medal in the men's vault in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. The two-time world champion scored an average of 15.691 points after two attempt

PASTORURI GLACIER, Peru (AP) — The tropical glaciers of South America are dying from soot and rising temperatures, threatening water supplies to communities that have depended on them for centuries. But experts say that the slow process measured in inches…

A pair of stunning upsets sealed the track action for Monday night: a spectacular dive by Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas for 400 meter gold, and an Olympic record leap of 6.03 meters for Thiago Braz Da Silva to win the pole vault for Brazil.

MEXICO CITY — One of the sons of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is among the half-dozen men abducted by gunmen at a restaurant in the Mexican beach resort of Puerto Vallarta, authorities said Tuesday. Jalisco state Attorney General Eduardo Almaguer said 29-year-old Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar had been determined to be among

MEXICO CITY — The son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman may be among the half-dozen men abducted by gunmen at a restaurant in the Mexican beach resort of Puerto Vallarta, authorities said Tuesday. Jalisco state Attorney General Eduardo Almaguer told Radio Formula that “it is presumed,” though not yet certain, that Ivan

MEXICO CITY — The son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman may be among the half-dozen men abducted by a squad of gunmen at a restaurant in the Mexican beach resort of Puerto Vallarta, authorities said Tuesday. Authorities in the western state of Jalisco, where Puerto Vallarta is located, earlier said that 10

MEXICO CITY — Police and troops are searching for 10 to 12 suspected gang members who were abducted in a shocking raid by gunmen on an apparent celebration at an upscale restaurant in the popular beach resort of Puerto Vallarta. Jalisco state prosecutor Eduardo Almaguer said Monday that local, state and federal authorities, including marines

Third of FTSE 100 groups could have wiped out deficits with shareholder payouts, survey finds

Third of FTSE 100 groups could have wiped out deficits with shareholder payouts, finds survey

ENSCHEDE - U kent vast de rood-blauwe stoel van architect Gerrit Rietveld wel. Maar wist u dat hij in 1951 zes Twentse vakantiehuisjes ontwierp die misschien nog wel revolutionairder waren dan de ontwerpen waar hij bekendheid mee kreeg? U zult wel denken: bedoelt ze dat rare schuurtje op de foto, met die cementblokken? Jawel. En ik zal uitleggen waarom.

It's tough to know how much you need to save for retirement, but this estimate can help.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — A California man was arrested Monday on arson charges for allegedly sparking a wildfire that exploded over the weekend, destroying more than 175 homes, business and other structures in a Northern California town, authorities said.

All was revealed during the Season 4 finale of “Are You the One?” Monday night. Find out if the MTV cast managed to find their matches and win the shared $750,000 prize. Scroll down to the end to see all 10 confirmed perfect matches! Episode 9

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