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(AP) — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is expected to name the new University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business building after board member Howard Hawks. Hawks and his wife took a lead role in supporting the privately funded building, but asked the university not to disclose the amount they donated.

(AP) — Michigan State University's College of Engineering is offering a one-credit co-op course to engineering interns in western Michigan. Liechty said 160 students, in total, are exploring the cities through networking events, professional development and volunteer events, as well as social and cultural activities. University officials said these students might be more inclined to accept a job in western Michigan if they enjoy their experiences.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump has issued a defense of his national security adviser H.R. McMaster against criticism he's not supportive enough of Israel and is stifling conservative viewpoints. McMaster, an Army lieutenant general, came under attack after the recent firing of White House intelligence adviser Ezra Cohen-Watnick, who was a protege of Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn. In a recent Situation Room meeting, the president — who is frustrated by his options in Afghanistan ... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — In President Donald Trump's universe, the past week was distinguished by two phone calls that happened and two that didn't. Leaked transcripts of Trump's phone conversations from the early days of his presidency reveal that he did not consider his chat with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to be "very civil," as he had insisted in a tweet after the Jan. 28 call. Trump actually told Turnbull the conversation was "ridiculous" before he president ended it early, the transcript shows. Читать дальше...

Image 1of/9 CaptionClose Image 1 of 9 NaVorro Bowman looks like his old self in training camp, but will that continue after two major leg surgeries? (Jose Marcio Sanchez, AP). NaVorro Bowman looks like his old self in training camp, but will that continue after two major leg surgeries? (Jose Marcio Sanchez, AP). Image 2 of 9 Vance McDonald was the starting tight end last year, then the 49ers traded him during the draft. (Rick Scuteri, AP) Vance McDonald was the starting tight end last year, then the 49ers traded him during the draft. Читать дальше...

About a mile and a half from Bainbridge Ferry Terminal, there's a tranquil getaway with city and mountain views. Suffice it to say it feels like it's further than a couple thousand feet from the ferry traffic.

If you live in the Bay Area, Bon Appetit's local contenders for its Best New Restaurants list shouldn't come as a surprise – they've been the talk of the town for the past year. Though they share a reverence for impeccable food, the three restaurants couldn't be more different. There's an elegant Healdsburg eatery tucked below an inn (Single Thread); a hub for NorCal-inflected Cantonese cuisine in a historic Chinatown building (Mister Jiu's); and a bonafide temple for fresh-baked bread (Tartine Manufactory). Читать дальше...

In a world where our headlines seem to be filled with tales of the latest celebrity feuds, scandals, and heartbreak, it can be refreshing to take a look at those who can restore our faith in love.

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish news agencies say the country has increased its military presence along its southern border against threats from Kurdish militants in war-torn northern Syria. The six-vehicle convoy included tanks and howitzers to be positioned across from the Kurdish-controlled Syrian region of Afrin, according to the private Dogan news agency.

TX Forecast TX Forecast for Monday, August 7, 2017 City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index Alice;A p.m. t-storm;94;79;SE;14;68%;66%;7 Alpine;Partly sunny;91;66;SSE;6;43%;2%;11 Amarillo;A strong t-storm;87;65;ENE;11;60%;66%;9 Angleton;A t-storm in spots;91;79;SSE;11;76%;76%;7 Arlington;A p.m. thunderstorm;97;77;SSE;10;58%;77%;8 Bay;A t-storm in spots;91;79;SSE;10;76%;77%;6 Borger;Clouds and sun;87;67;ENE;9;61%;44%;9... Читать дальше...

Orengo says the detentions occurred at around the same time that armed and masked police raided an opposition vote counting center, intimidating workers and seizing equipment. Kenya's presidential candidates are diving into a final day of campaigning before Tuesday's narrowly contested election as many worry that the vote could turn violent. The torture and killing in recent days of a key election official in charge of the electronic voting system has some concerned about the possibility of vote tampering.

Kagame has led the country of 12 million people since his rebels helped to end its genocide in 1994 in which more than 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were massacred by Hutu extremists. The 59-year-old president has been praised for the country's economic growth, but human rights groups accuse his government of using state powers to silence any opposition. The electoral commission vetted candidates' campaign messages, warning that their social media accounts could be blocked otherwise. Two decades... Читать дальше...

CA San Diego CA Zone Forecast CA San Diego CA Zone Forecast for Friday, August 4, 2017 Zone Forecast Product for Extreme Southwestern California National Weather Service San Diego CA Orange County Coastal Areas- Including the cities of Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, .TODAY...Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly Light winds. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then low clouds and fog. Light winds. .SUNDAY...Low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 73... Читать дальше...

CA Las Vegas NV Zone Forecast CA Las Vegas NV Zone Forecast for Friday, August 4, 2017 Zone forecasts for the Mojave Desert and Southern Great Basin National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 210 AM PDT Sat Aug 5 2017 values for large geographical areas and may not be representative of the exact location that you are interested in. specific forecast...please visit weather.gov/lasvegas and either (1) Select a location from the dropdown menu above the map or (2) Click a location on the map. clicking... Читать дальше...

CA Phoenix AZ Zone Forecast CA Phoenix AZ Zone Forecast for Friday, August 4, 2017 Zone Forecast Product for Southwest Arizona/Southeast California National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 204 AM MST Sat Aug 5 2017 values for large geographical areas and may not be representative of the exact location that you are interested in. specific forecast, please visit weather.gov/phoenix and either (1) Select a location from the dropdown menu above the map or (2) Click a location on the map. clicking on the map displayed on the resulting page. Читать дальше...

Southeast Asia's top diplomats have slammed North Korea with a sharp rebuke over its intercontinental ballistic missile tests and reminded Pyongyang of its duty to avoid conflicts as a member of Asia's biggest security forum. The 10 foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations reiterated in a joint statement Saturday their grave concerns over the escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula due to the North's two ICBM tests last month, saying the launches threaten world stability. Читать дальше...

PORTALES, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico man facing charges in connection with a break up of an alleged cockfighting ring in West Texas says the busted event was just a private "poultry show." [...] Hockley County Sheriff Ray Scifres says evidence and statements made by witnesses on scene refute those claims.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's presidential candidates are diving into a final day of campaigning before Tuesday's narrowly contested election as many worry that the vote could turn violent. The torture and killing in recent days of a key election official in charge of the electronic voting system has some concerned about the possibility of vote tampering.

TX Midland/Odessa TX Zone Forecast TX Midland/Odessa TX Zone Forecast for Friday, August 4, 2017 South winds 10 to South winds 10 to .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers [...] thunderstorms. Southeast winds 10 to showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance... Читать дальше...

TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Friday, August 4, 2017 Zone Forecast Product Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the .TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and South winds around 5 mph. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers South winds 5 to .MONDAY...Showers... Читать дальше...

TX Houston/Galveston TX Zone Forecast TX Houston/Galveston TX Zone Forecast for Friday, August 4, 2017 Zone Forecast Product for Southeast Texas National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 342 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2017 Including the cities of Bellville and Sealy 342 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2017 .TODAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog late. showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 90s. Light winds late becoming Heat index readings 102 to 107. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent... Читать дальше...

TX Brownsville TX Zone Forecast TX Brownsville TX Zone Forecast for Friday, August 4, 2017 Zone Forecasts for Deep South Texas Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph Heat index readings 100 to Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Highest heat index [...] thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Highest heat index readings around 108 in the evening. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Heat index readings Highs in the upper 90s. Читать дальше...

TX Shreveport LA Zone Forecast TX Shreveport LA Zone Forecast for Friday, August 4, 2017 .TODAY...A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Southeast winds .TONIGHT...A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after South winds 5 to .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and thunderstorms. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Читать дальше...

(AP) — Supporters of the United Auto Workers say they're not giving up their fight to unionize a Nissan auto assembly plant in Mississippi after a stinging defeat, even as UAW opponents say Friday's loss proves workers don't want the union. More than 62 percent of workers voting in a two-day election at Nissan Motor Co.'s Canton plant voted against the UAW, with 2,244 ballots against the union according to the National Labor Relations Board. The union filed charges moments before the polls closed... Читать дальше...