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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Latest on closing arguments in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing trial of two former allies of Gov. Chris Christie (all times local):

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With unintended pregnancy incidences constituting a whopping 40 percent of all pregnancies in 2012, more options for birth control are imperative. For men, there are few options to control their own fertility, with available methods including vasectomies, condoms, and other less effective methods.

Injectable contraceptives for men to prevent pregnancy in their partners could soon be available. The new study is published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Читать дальше...

Zoey Deutch and Taissa Farmiga pose for a super cute photo while attending the 2016 Just Jared Halloween Party on Sunday (October 30) at Tenants of the Trees in Silver Lake, Calif. The actresses met for the first time at the party, where they were dressed up as Hey Arnold‘s Helga and a pineapple, respectively. [...]

Butterball has been handling calls from desperate Thanksgiving cooks for three decades, but now it is branching out. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved commercial planting of two types of potatoes that are genetically engineered to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine. The approval for J.R. Simplot Co.’s potatoes next will be reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency. The company said the potatoes contain only potato genes... Читать дальше...

The Clinton campaign Monday was reeling from word the FBI had reopened the inquiry into her private email server as the latest national polls showed a dead heat in the presidential contest between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump with the election less than eight days away. In the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, Clinton held a slim 2-point lead but Trump held 2-point and 7-point edges in North Carolina and Georgia, respectively. Clinton had a 1-point lead in Colorado while Trump led by 4 points in Nevada.

The Brazilian fell victim to an old classic while he was tying his boots, as his strike partner tried to send him flying at a vulnerable moment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the Country Music Association Awards celebrates its 50th awards ceremony on Wednesday, expect to hear a lot about its historic moments during the ceremony. Seven past entertainer of the year winners have been invited to perform, and while there may still be jeans and cowboy boots in the audience, it’s a

(ESPN) - The Oklahoma City Thunder are locking up their young core, agreeing on a four-year extension with guard Victor Oladipo worth $84 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Goodman.

(ESPN) - The Oklahoma City Thunder are locking up their young core, agreeing on a four-year extension with guard Victor Oladipo worth $84 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Goodman.

(ESPN) - The Oklahoma City Thunder are locking up their young core, agreeing on a four-year extension with guard Victor Oladipo worth $84 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Goodman.

(ESPN) - The Oklahoma City Thunder are locking up their young core, agreeing on a four-year extension with guard Victor Oladipo worth $84 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Goodman.

Essential Politics: Presidential write-in options announced for California, politics podcast digs deep on the Trump effect Oct. 31, 2016, 1:57 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily feed on California politics and government news. Here's what we're watching: California voters can write in presidential...

The FBI will have to sort through thousands of newly discovered emails in its renewed examination of the practices of Hillary Clinton and her aides, a U.S. official said Monday, raising questions about whether any findings might be released before Election Day.

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(Reuters) - McDonald's Corp has agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it was liable for labor law violations by a California franchisee, marking what lawyers said was the first time the company has settled legal claims by a group of U.S. workers at one of its franchises.

In a filing in U.S. district court in San Francisco on Friday, lawyers representing about 800 employees at five restaurants owned by a single franchisee said Illinois-based McDonald's... Читать дальше...

Mosul was the first major Iraqi city conquered by the Islamic State during its blitzkrieg in the summer of 2014, and its loss would be a serious blow for a group that claims it will create a pan-Islamic caliphate based in the Middle East. But past insurgencies suggest it is far too early to count the Islamic State out. There's still plenty of time for it to follow in the footsteps of other successful insurgent groups.

Losses on prime and subprime loans rose in September, while delinquencies also moved higher.

The automaker wants to help you rent your car on Getaround.

A young girl and her mother have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after they were hit by a vehicle while out trick-or-treating in Sydney's west.

Norman Seabrook had long showered correction union execs with gifts such as cars, a new lawsuit alleges.

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[...] the 81-year-old retired general who presided over the final bloody chapters of the Lebanese civil war and is a strong Hezbollah ally has an unenviable task ahead — forming a government out of the country’s unruly political factions and dealing with an array of problems that include what to do with more than 1 million refugees who have fled the war in neighboring Syria. Aoun, a Maronite Christian, enjoys a wide base of support among Lebanon’s educated Christians but is a deeply divisive figure... Читать дальше...

Quick Halloween sports quiz. Rules: No cheating.

NEW YORK (AP) — Viacom has named Robert Bakish as acting president and chief executive to succeed interim CEO Tom Dooley, who is leaving the media conglomerate.

NEW YORK (AP) — Viacom has named Robert Bakish as acting president and chief executive to succeed interim CEO Tom Dooley, who is leaving the media conglomerate.