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CHICAGO (AP) — Northwestern University officials say one of its institutes has become among the first in the Chicago area to open a gender-neutral, multi-stall bathroom on a college campus. The institute's associate director, Francesca Gaiba, says she hopes it's "an inspiration" to other schools and institutions.

Jacquie Barnbrook had grown tired of the high electricity bills and her gas-guzzling luxury car when she finally decided to take the plunge last year. The 52-year-old Los Angeles resident joined an ever-growing number of Californians who are switching to solar power for their energy needs in a bid to not only save money but to also do their part for the environment in a state setting the pace for the rest of the country in that sector. Nearly 4.9 million homes are powered by solar energy in... Читать дальше...

Jacquie Barnbrook had grown tired of the high electricity bills and her gas-guzzling luxury car when she finally decided to take the plunge last year. The 52-year-old Los Angeles resident joined an ever-growing number of Californians who are switching to solar power for their energy needs in a bid to not only save money but to also do their part for the environment in a state setting the pace for the rest of the country in that sector. Nearly 4.9 million homes are powered by solar energy in... Читать дальше...

All-white kits have been laid out, the strawberries and cream are ready to be served and not a blade of grass is out of place. It's that time of year again. Day One at the Wimbledon Championships is less than 24 hours away.

Taras Shelestyuk knocked out Jesus Alvarez in the third round on Saturday at the Omega Products International in Sacramento, California.

The Irish team that took part in the 21st World Transplant Games in Malaga have arrived home to a warm welcome at Dublin Airport this evening.

Everton are hopeful of confirming the £25m signing of Burnley's England defender Michael Keane on Monday.

GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) - The National Park Service is seeking public input before it decides whether to raise fees at a Wyoming national monument for a second time this year.

U.S. President Donald Trump offered to help to a terminally ill British baby on Monday, saying on Twitter that 'if we can help little CharlieGard, as per our friends in the U.K. and the Pope, we would be delighted to do so.'

ISTANBUL — Turkish police chased away a small group of transgender rights activists who tried to march to Istanbul’s main square Sunday while carrying rainbow flags despite an official ban on the event. The rights group Istanbul LGBTI, host of the eighth Trans Pride March, had said on social media that it would not recognize the governor’s ban. The ban also said, “very serious reactions have been raised by different segments of society,” in reference to threats by conservative and ultranationalist groups made against trans and LGBT marches. Читать дальше...

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De luchthaven van Abu Dhabi, in de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, is niet langer getroffen door het "laptopverbod" dat de Verenigde Staten hadden

From the baby with the bat in his hand to the best batsman in the world, the making of new England Test captain Joe Root.

From the baby with the bat in his hand to the best batsman in the world, the making of new England Test captain Joe Root.

Mark Ronson is not happy with Tidal after he was unable to access JAY-Z‘s new album 4:44 despite signing up for a subscription to the streaming service. After the album was released exclusively on Tidal, Mark signed up to use the service and got a message that read, “JAY-Z 4:44 is only accessible to Sprint/Tidal [...]

The Houston Rockets and Nene have a contract — again. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Rockets agreed to terms with Nene on a three-year deal worth $11 million. It comes one day after an initial agreement fell apart because it violated rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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ST PETERSBURG – Germany survived a whirlwind assault by Chile and capitalised on an awful mistake by the South Americans to claim a 1-0 win in a pulsating, bad-tempered Confederations Cup final on Sunday.

ST PETERSBURG – Germany survived a whirlwind assault by Chile and capitalised on an awful mistake by the South Americans to claim a 1-0 win in a pulsating, bad-tempered Confederations Cup final on Sunday.

Parents have fought successfully over the years to ban books like the Harry Potter series and Catcher and the Rye from public schools. Now in Florida, residents could possibly do the same with textbooks about the science behind climate change and evolution. Last week, Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation that makes it easier for any Florida resident to object to classroom materials they don't like.  SEE ALSO: Climate researchers shot down Trump's EPA administrator in the nerdiest way imaginable The statute... Читать дальше...

Parents have fought successfully over the years to ban books like the Harry Potter series and Catcher and the Rye from public schools. Now in Florida, residents could possibly do the same with textbooks about the science behind climate change and evolution. Last week, Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation that makes it easier for any Florida resident to object to classroom materials they don't like.  SEE ALSO: Climate researchers shot down Trump's EPA administrator in the nerdiest way imaginable The statute... Читать дальше...

Parents have fought successfully over the years to ban books like the Harry Potter series and Catcher and the Rye from public schools. Now in Florida, residents could possibly do the same with textbooks about the science behind climate change and evolution.

DALLAS (AP) — A missing 13-year-old North Texas girl who was reported abducted and a man have both been found dead inside a Dallas home, authorities said Sunday.