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Advancements in artificial intelligence, coupled with the proliferation of messaging apps, are fueling the development of chatbots — software programs that use messaging as the interface through which to carry out any number of tasks, from scheduling a meeting, to reporting weather, to helping users buy a pair of shoes. Читать дальше...

Despite missing two of their All-Stars in Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Warriors soundly defeated the Hornets behind an outstanding performance by Kevin Durant.

The killing Monday of Yemen's former President Ali Abdullah Saleh by Iran-backed rebel Houthis, his uneasy allies-turned-foes, has plunged the war-torn country into further uncertainty and violence, prompting some of the fiercest fighting since the start of a multiparty conflict three years ago. Following Saleh's death at the hands of the Houthis, either in a gunbattle or execution, the rebels have set about consolidating their grip on Sanaa. They have seized more than 40 media workers, including staff of Yemen Today... Читать дальше...

OKLAHOMA CITY – There are people who seem to grow stronger the harder life is on them. Susan Walton is one of those people. She’s faced challenges most of us can’t imagine. Yet, she’s devoted most of her life to helping other women. People recognize Susan by her smile.  It’s always there.  And, that’s remarkable considering her past. On April 19, 1995, Susan walked into the credit union of the federal building.  Those would be the last steps she’d take on her own […]

Now here's a strong niche.

Legendary producer Quincy Jones has jumped into the streaming pool with a new video platform for hardcore jazz lovers.

Dubbed the "Netflix of jazz" by Kevin Le Gendre of BBC Radio 3, Qwest TV is apparently the world’s first subscription video-on-demand platform dedicated to jazz. 

SEE ALSO: What to stream on Netflix in December

Set to launch on Dec. 15, Qwest is a curated online library of documentaries, concerts, interviews and short features... Читать дальше...

Für Stöger-Nachfolger Stefan Ruthenbeck geht es um alles oder nichts: Bei seiner Premiere mit den Profis des 1. FC Köln muss der Interims-Coach bei Roter Stern Belgrad gewinnen, um die K.o.-Runde der Europa League zu erreichen.Belgrad (dpa) - Für Stefan Ruthenbeck geht es sofort um alles oder nichts. Der Interims-Nachfolger des beliebten Trainers Peter Stöger muss mit den Fußballprofis des 1. FC Köln am Donnerstagabend (21.05 Uhr/Sky und Sport1) gewinnen, um in die K.o.-Runde der Europa League einzuziehen.Gastgeber... Читать дальше...

Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt is weighing an offer from Tennessee to become its next head coach ...

You don’t need to actually watch Fox News to get a good idea of the war the network is waging on Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller and the Russia investigation.

A team of high-level Chinese officials and experts recently completed a land inspection trip in Nepal for the construction of a China-Nepal railway.

A team of high-level Chinese officials and experts recently completed a land inspection trip in Nepal for the construction of a China-Nepal railway.

VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on Southern California wildfires (all times local): 7:50 p.m. The largest and most destructive wildfire in Southern California has grown to 140 square miles and fire officials say the worst may be yet to come. The 90,000-acre fire burning in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles has swept through ridges and canyons to the sea and Santa Ana winds that drove it are expected to return with a vengeance overnight. State fire director Ken Pimlott says winds that eased... Читать дальше...

Stephen Colbert kicked off “The Late Show” Wednesday night to talk about the latest development in the Al Franken sexual harassment scandal. Colbert noted a new accusation against the Minnesota senator — that he tried to forcibly kiss a woman who claimed Franken told her “it’s my right as an entertainer.” — adding “no it isn’t.” Also Read: Al Franken Denies New Accusation He Tried to Forcibly Kiss Woman Colbert then pulled out a copy of what he said were the bill of rights for entertainers. Among them... Читать дальше...

The owner of several Metro Vancouver Domino's Pizza shops is grateful to a Good Samaritan who returned a box containing more than $1,500 in cash destined for a local charity.

BENTONVILLE (KFSM) — Bentonville and Rogers Parks and Recreation came together to cut the ribbon on a new trail system they’re calling ‘The Trail of Two Cities’. “There are very little trails on this side of Bentonville on this southwest side of Bentonville and the northeast and northwest side of Rogers,” Executive Director of NWA Trailblazers Erin Rushing, said. Spanning a little more than two miles it links the two cities with entertainment, local business options and the Razorback Greenway. […]

Amid growing signs that special counsel Robert Mueller may be building an obstruction of justice case against President Donald Trump, one of the president’s lawyers has set legal experts buzzing with a controversial theory that because he is the nation’s chief law enforcement officer, nothing the president does can be considered obstruction of justice. The argument has few defenders among American legal experts, including those who do not believe there is yet sufficient evidence to support an obstruction case against the president. Читать дальше...

The British Knockout Championship enjoyed a rest day today, so that while the London Chess Classic takes tomorrow (Thursday) off they'll be there to provide entertainment for the participants in the also-concurrent FIDE Open. So on to the other non-LCC events:

Tokyo Olympic organisers unveiled a shortlist of three official 2020 Games mascots Thursday -- from bug-eyed cartoon heroes to cuddly raccoons.

Germany's centre-left Social Democrats meet from Thursday to decide on whether to help Chancellor Angela Merkel end a months-long political stalemate in Europe's biggest economy.

Wall Street is starting to move to profit from the NFL concussion settlement, The Post has learned. At least three major Wall Street investment banks in the last few months have quietly moved, both directly and indirectly, to buy up a small number of claims filed by former players related to the NFL’s nearly $1...

Teen Mom 2‘s Adam Lind has been arrested.

The father of Chelsea DeBoer‘s first child, 8-year-old Aubree Skye, was arrested Tuesday in South Dakota for violating his no-contact order, PEOPLE confirms.

Lind, 28 was held at the Minnehaha County Jail and was released on Wednesday, an officer tells PEOPLE.

His arrest follows multiple past run-ins with the law.

In November, the fitness enthusiast was reportedly arrested when his ex-girlfriend, Stasia Huber, received an order of protection against him... Читать дальше...

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green both sat out with injuries, but it hardly mattered.

Dax Shepard is sharing the keys to his happy marriage with Kristen Bell.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is changing its legal name effective Feb. 1 as it shifts away from physical stores in the age of Amazon's increasing dominance. The world's largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, said Wednesday it will change its legal name to Walmart Inc. from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. It said the move underscores its growing emphasis on serving shoppers in different ways beyond just physical stores but also online, on their mobile devices and through pickup and delivery. Читать дальше...