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Samsung, for instance, hopes to encourage upgrades by giving its new Galaxy Note 7 phone an eye scanner for identification and related security features. Motorola offers mix-and-match modules that let you upgrade your phone on the fly, while Alcatel is focused on adding virtual-reality features, including a headset. In the Note 7, Samsung takes the notion of such "biometric" security a step further, adding an iris scanner that detects patterns in your eyes to confirm your identity. With the Note 7... Читать дальше...

Samsung, for instance, hopes to encourage upgrades by giving its new Galaxy Note 7 phone an eye scanner for identification and related security features. Motorola offers mix-and-match modules that let you upgrade your phone on the fly, while Alcatel is focused on adding virtual-reality features, including a headset. In the Note 7, Samsung takes the notion of such "biometric" security a step further, adding an iris scanner that detects patterns in your eyes to confirm your identity. With the Note 7... Читать дальше...

Cyclist Kristin Armstrong, who won Olympic gold at age 42, is one of many athletes saying that high-level sports aren't just for the young. And scientists say exercise reduces aging's toll for us all.

HELSINKI — A Finnish prosecutor on Tuesday brought charges of aggravated rape against six members of the Cuban national volleyball team, which lost their games at the Rio Olympics with a depleted team. Prosecutor Leena Koivuniemi said all six have denied the charges and were being held by the police until the court case. If

Driving to work in the morning will never be the same for student teacher Nawaal Brenner, victim of a smash-and-grab incident.

Responses to the movie-themed hashtag run from honest and sober to playful and sarcastic.

The former president of the global soccer organization has died at the age of 100 years old. Born May 8, 1916, João Havelange died Tuesday in the Samaritano Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, according to BBC. Stepping down as FIFA's honorary president in April 2013, Havelange left a legacy of accomplishments and controversy. Here are five things to know about Havelange's life. 1. João Havelange Was an Olympian.

RIO DE JANEIRO — China’s Olympic dominance in badminton will end in Rio de Janeiro. The nation swept all five gold medals at the 2012 London Games, but China’s attempt to repeat that feat is over even before the gold medal rounds are set to begin Wednesday. In mixed doubles, Chan Peng Soon and Goh

After three years of being alone, Jamie O'Herlihy, 23, met Harry Matthews, 24, at a trans training program that they had both almost backed out of attending at the last minute — and said it was "kind of" love at first sight.

Kiefer Sutherland, “Down in a Hole” (Warner/Ironworks) The actor best known for racing against time as agent Jack Bauer in “24” slows down and unwinds on his debut album, a collection of 11 rough-edged country songs. Kiefer Sutherland has a gravelly baritone and a fondness for stinging guitar licks. He’s described the album as “the

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ISTANBUL, Turkey, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- A driver trying to get from his vehicle to a store in Turkey ran into an unusual obstacle in the form of an aggressive pelican.

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Turkey faces a long and arduous path to obtaining visa-free travel within the European Union, and immediate prospects are not bright, Germany's European affairs minister said on Tuesday.

Michael Roth told Reuters that it was clear from the start that a migrant deal struck between the EU and Turkey required completion of 72 criteria before Turks could be granted visa-free travel.

"Turkey faces a very long and difficult path. The criteria must be fulfilled... Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Desperate for receivers, the Philadelphia Eagles acquired Dorial Green-Beckham from the Tennessee Titans.

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Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones is laying off about 15% of the staff at his legendary hedge fund, according to a Bloomberg report.

The job cuts are a result of investment losses and investor redemptions from the $11 billion hedge fund, according to Bloomberg's Saijel Kishan.

The affected staffers include investment managers and support staff, Bloomberg reported.

"Amid a changing operating environment, we have made strategic adjustments to our firm's... Читать дальше...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Some people, like Usain Bolt, make everything look easy. Others, like Sandra Perkovic and Christian Taylor, insist on the tough road.

CINCINNATI — Emergency responders say two workers were able to safely escape from a scaffold dangling from a downtown Cincinnati high-rise. Cincinnati police spokesman Lt. Steve Saunders says the two were able to “self-rescue” and scrambled onto a lower roof area Tuesday. Witnesses say the workers appeared to be at about 20 stories up on

Suggesting a major reduction in government and regulatory oversight of public sector banks (PSBs), including by RBI itself, the outgoing Governor also proposed withdrawing the central bank nominees from their boards.

'The People v. OJ Simpson' star Sarah Paulson and the real Marcia Clark met for an Emmy chat moderated by Ryan Murphy.

'The People v. OJ Simpson' star Sarah Paulson and the real Marcia Clark met for an Emmy chat moderated by Ryan Murphy.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — China's Olympic dominance in badminton will end in Rio de Janeiro.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Bill Skarsgard appears in costume as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in a new promo for Andres Muschietti's adaptation of Stephen King's "It."

The end of another summer break has come to pass.

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Kiefer Sutherland, "Down in a Hole" (Warner/Ironworks)

Kiefer Sutherland, "Down in a Hole" (Warner/Ironworks)

Kiefer Sutherland, "Down in a Hole" (Warner/Ironworks)