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MUNCIE, Ind. — The former president of the Muncie chapter of the NAACP faces up to six years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing in cocaine. The (Muncie) Star Press reports (http://tspne.ws/2aV7Btc ) under a plea agreement entered Monday two other charges against 50-year-old Timothy Miles would be dismissed. Delaware Circuit Judge Linda Ralu

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When you think of Olympic athletes training to compete, you probably don't imagine them in front of a chalkboard trying to understand things like angular momentum (that's how objects — or people — spin).

But believe it or not, understanding some basic physics can provide a new level of appreciation for how exactly Olympic athletes are able to do what they do. Harnessing the power of physics has also helped Olympians (and their coaches) figure out how to maximize their strength... Читать дальше...

Sources familiar with the matter report that the companies are in talks as AIG chief executive works to simplify the firm and free up capital for shareholders

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Don and Debbie Pugh were just driving to work in Joplin when a gunman opened fire on their pickup as part of apparently random shootings that left six people and two dogs injured before the suspect was captured. Rather than being bitter, the Pughs said Monday they were stunned but grateful

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Behind all the big scores and impressive yardage totals for North Carolina last season was an offensive line that stayed healthy and built plenty of chemistry. The Tar Heels are in position to do it again, providing they can compensate for the loss of a veteran projected starter due to injury.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There seems to be growing concern about the status of oft-injured New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There seems to be growing concern about the status of oft-injured New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz.

Two Russian athletes who brought to light the extent of doping in Russian sports now fear for their lives and have moved to yet another secret location for their safety.

Scion Asset Management, the hedge fund popularized in Michael Lewis's book "The Big Short" and run by Michael Burry, dumped its stake in Apple Inc. and loaded up on Google parent Alphabet Inc. in the second quarter, according to a Monday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Burry eliminated the fund's 75,000-share stake in Apple and took a new 15,000-share stake in Alphabet. Scion also eliminated a 100,000-stake in First Solar Inc. , as well as stakes in Gentherm Inc. and Tailored Brands Inc. Читать дальше...

Glenn Beck may have been anti-Black Lives Matter, but late last week the notably conservative radio and online host has changed his tune. During the annual RedState Gathering last Friday, Beck made a few astonishing revelations to his fellow conservatives, including his announcement that he would not support a Donald Trump presidency.

Fishing was good last weekend, said Don Roscovius, owner of Rosco's Live Bait.

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There is one unimpeachable truth about being a parent: You never get enough sleep. Of course, your level of fatigue might not match that of a professional athlete during a championship run or astronaut hurtling at 5 miles per second — but close enough.

Dr. Charles A. Czeisler, Director Of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School is the go-to guywhen NBA and NHL teams, NASA and the Secret Service need to get their Zs. Hell, Shaquille O’Neal wouldn’t be able to sleep in his 2 California King beds if not for “Dr. Читать дальше...

Scientists have discovered a planet in our galactic neighborhood which might be “Earth-like” and is only 4 light years away. The terrestrial exoplanet is orbiting a star which is closest to our own sun, Proxima Centauri in the Alpha Centauri star system. Silicon Republic reports: By comparison, the previous best Earth-like planet candidate, dubbed Kepler 452-b, discovered last year, is located 1,400 light years away, far outside humanity’s hopes of ever reaching it. Formal announcement due within... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Indians pitcher Skylar Arias has been suspended for 56 games under baseball's minor league drug program following a positive test for Nandrolone, a steroid.

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Indians pitcher Skylar Arias has been suspended for 56 games under baseball's minor league drug program following a positive test for Nandrolone, a steroid.

There was a moment during Rudolph Giuliani’s extended exchange with Chris Cuomo, on CNN, last Thursday morning when the former mayor had the look of a man posing for a portrait to be titled, simply, “After.” The “Before” could’ve been taken at nearly any moment prior to Giuliani’s endorsement of Donald Trump, his near-deafening Convention speech in Cleveland, or the frantic grasping for relevance that has defined his recent public presence. Trump’s campaign has compromised so many prominent conservatives—particularly... Читать дальше...

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Vanderbilt University announced on Monday that it will change the name of Confederate Memorial Hall, a dormitory whose name invoked racial segregation, The Tennessean reported.

The removal, which the school had tried to complete for more than a decade, came with a hefty $1.2 million price tag.

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos wrote a note to the Vanderbilt community explaining the need for the change:

"Ever since I joined the Vanderbilt community in 1987... Читать дальше...

LONDON — Striker Diego Costa struck in the 89th minute as Chelsea won its first competitive match under new manager Antonio Conte, beating West Ham 2-1 Monday night in the English Premier League. “I’m delighted with the performance, I saw a lot of things that are working, a good intensity with the ball, but we

In Groningen zijn vanavond twee mensen van een balkon op de tweede etage van een woning gevallen. Een van de twee raakte ernstig gewond. Ze zijn naar een ziekenhuis gebracht, meldt de politie.

In March, Twitter and Facebook, along with other tech companies, faced off over which of them would get the rights to live-stream NFL games on Thursday nights. Facebook, for example, had set tough terms, under which the social network wanted to sell all the ads that would air during the football games, essentially cutting out the sales relationship between the NFL and marketers, according to two people who asked for anonymity because the discussions were private. “Having that live programming every night when sports are playing ... Читать дальше...

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Not long ago, American gymnast Gabby Douglas was the darling of the Summer Games.

William Friedkin will forever be known as the director of “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” but people forget about his ’80s works such as “To Live and Die in L.A.” and, yes, “Cruising,” perhaps Friedkin’s most controversial film. Al Pacino is a straight New York police detective who goes undercover in the gay community to root out a serial killer. Gay rights protesters disrupted production and condemned the film upon release; it was a box office disaster.

DISASTER PREP Floodwaters that have inundated southern Louisiana are a reminder to small business owners of the need to prepare for possible disasters. Many businesses across the country have no flood insurance, making it hard or even impossible for some to rebuild and repair following a flood. Less than a third of Louisiana companies are

Bank official argues 2% target not suitable