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Obama set the precedent for departing from his own signature law that Trump can use to dismantle it.

The National Football League regularly purports that its revenue sharing and salary cap help to preserve competitive balance within pro football. But, despite this longstanding myth, three of the four remaining NFL teams -- The New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers -- perennially outperform the rest of [...]

Opposition field commanders will take part in the Syrian peace talks in Astana; the conference is due to begin on January 23. According to Russian academic Sergei Demidenko, the fight against Daesh could unite the Syrian government and the armed opposition.

Our panelists read three stories about someone going to extreme lengths to get free parking, only one of which is true.

More questions for the panel...iSmooch; Catpuccino

Lemony Snicket, aka Daniel Handler, is the author behind "A Series of Unfortunate Events" and "All the Wrong Questions." He'll answer three questions about the people who handle our luggage.

So you’re still sorting through your resolutions for the new year, one of which is to read more. Easier said than done, right? Wrong. Here are a few tips to help you read more in 2017.

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On the morning of December 16, 1944, more than 200,000 German troops and almost 1,000 tanks drove into the Ardennes, across an 85-mile stretch of the front line, running from southern Belgium to the middle of Luxembourg.

The German thrust shredded Allied lines, held by units sent to the Ardennes to rest and reorganize.

Bad weather held Allied air power in check, and many American troops were caught off guard. The US 106th Infantry division was encircled in hours... Читать дальше...

A mobile app that makes everyone look like an anime character has taken over China, and now it's starting to creep its way into the United States. Meitu lets you edit and enhance your selfies with various tools, including a filter that makes your eyes big and glossy among other tweaks. People are posting these bizarro versions of themselves all over social media. Here's how you can make your own.

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Imagine a world where your luggage rolls effortlessly next to you, you can charge your phone without searching the airport high and low for an outlet, and you don't have to struggle to jam your heavy bag in an overheard compartment. 

That's the world that Away wants to provide with its line of modern, durable suitcases. 

The New York-based startup — which launched in early 2016 — aims to create "the perfect suitcase." The company makes carry-on bags and full-size suitcases... Читать дальше...

A brutal attack occurred in Manchester, New Hampshire – and it nearly cost a brave convenience store clerk – his life. 22 year old Gedeon Karasi is being charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault and robbery. – and faces up to 20 year in jail. According to police, Gedeon was trying to rob store – […]

Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Carnage Talk; Lollapasnooza; Cabinet of Blunders

Our panelists answer questions about the week's news...Swiss Mister

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Jan. 21 (UPI) -- At least three people were killed in Mississippi after severe weather including a large tornado swept through the area on Saturday morning.

Jurgen Klopp says his team "switched off the defensive machine" after their surprising 3-2 home defeat to Swansea at Anfield, a result Klopp described as "hard to take".

Swansea head coach Paul Clement says he is "very proud" of his players after his side won their first ever league game at Anfield with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool.

More than 40 people were killed in an attack conducted by Taliban militants in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, media reported Saturday, citing a police representative.

PLATTSMOUTH — Plattsmouth officials are considering plans for a campground and marina on property once envisioned as a premier riverfront resort.

CHICAGO (AP) — Two men have been convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery for a shooting that paralyzed a Chicago high school basketball coach who played on one of the teams featured in the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams."

CHICAGO (AP) — Two men have been convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery for a shooting that paralyzed a Chicago high school basketball coach who played on one of the teams featured in the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams."

CHICAGO (AP) — Two men have been convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery for a shooting that paralyzed a Chicago high school basketball coach who played on one of the teams featured in the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams."

CHICAGO (AP) — Two men have been convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery for a shooting that paralyzed a Chicago high school basketball coach who played on one of the teams featured in the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams."

CHICAGO (AP) — Two men have been convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery for a shooting that paralyzed a Chicago high school basketball coach who played on one of the teams featured in the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams." Shawn Harrington was shot twice while shielding his daughter after gunmen opened fire on their car at a traffic stop in the city's Humboldt Park neighborhood in 2014.

CHICAGO (AP) — Two men have been convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery for a shooting that paralyzed a Chicago high school basketball coach who played on one of the teams featured in the 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams."

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (AP) — Plattsmouth officials are considering plans for a campground and marina on property once envisioned as a premier riverfront resort.