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(2017-12-07 2:32, EconTalk Extra)

Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you throw food scraps in the trash? Do you hear your mother's voice reminding you of starving children in far-flung corners of the globe? Have you ever thought you should be composting? What different sorts of choices have you thought you should make? Counseled others to make? This week's EconTalk guest, historian Rachel Laudan, argues that food waste has become a moral issue, and that's the wrong way to frame it. Laudan's... Читать дальше...

While most of us love ripping gift wrap from our presents on Christmas morning, it can be a time of terror for some. Panic sets in as present-opening anxiety makes their heart rate soar, causing nausea, hot flushes and even bouts of tears. The condition, recognized by psychologists as an extreme anxiety, sees sufferers struggle...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on a scrutinized Medicaid overhaul contract (all times local): 1:30 p.m. A Republican lawmaker is challenging Gov. Bruce Rauner over a claim that the Democratic House speaker influenced the cancellation of a $12.5 million no-bid contract the administration signed. Barrington Hills GOP Rep. David McSweeney says Republican Rauner must provide proof or apologize. Independent chief procurement officer Ellen Daley nullified the Medicaid-related consulting contract with McKinsey & Co. Читать дальше...

It’s been a long week for the NFL’s player discipline department, and the rage about how it polices illegal on-field behavior is intensifying. Bills rookie defensive back Tre’Davious White spoke Thursday, four days after Rob Gronkowski drilled him with an egregiously late while he lay on the ground and three days after the Patriots tight...

The government’s ​star witness in an Iran sanctions case with ties to ​Turkish ​President Recep Erdogan ​sexually brutalized his cellmate ​in a Manhattan federal lockup, according to a shocking new lawsuit. Faouzi Jaber, 62, an Ivory Coast native awaiting sentencing in a federal weapons and drugs case, says in his Manhattan Supreme ​civil ​suit that...

The government’s ​star witness in an Iran sanctions case with ties to ​Turkish ​President Recep Erdogan ​sexually brutalized his cellmate ​in a Manhattan federal lockup, according to a shocking new lawsuit. Faouzi Jaber, 62, an Ivory Coast native awaiting sentencing in a federal weapons and drugs case, says in his Manhattan Supreme ​civil ​suit that...

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Firefighters are battling a series of out-of-control wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura County, and the blazes are showing no signs of slowing down.

According to state officials, there are 115, 605 acres burning throughout the region from four major blazes. Over 1,000 firefighters have been deployed to combat the fires, and authorities have closed major highways, canceled school, and prompted the evacuations of close to 200,000 people. 

Officials said... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate spoke following the World Cup draw about England's chances in Russia. The ESPN FC panel feel England should emerge from Group G, but first must overcome the fear factor of World Cups. Stewart Robson feels England lucked out and got a fairly easy group that contains Belgium, Panama and Tunisia. England and Scotland are set to face each other in the group stage of Euro 2020 if both teams qualify. Tournament organisers UEFA announced on Thursday that Wembley will... Читать дальше...

Whatever the division, and on the odd occasion even in cup competitions, hidings for the Albion are part and parcel of football.

PARIS - Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo won a record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or award for the year's best player on Thursday.

The Latest on the Olympic games in Pyeongchang (all times local): 2:30 p.m. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says the U.S. "looks forward to participating" in the Winter Olympics in South Korea. She tweeted that update minutes after saying at a briefing that no official decision had been made. Her tweet reads: "The U.S. looks forward to participating in the Winter Olympics in South Korea. The protection of Americans is our top priority and we are engaged with the South Koreans and other... Читать дальше...

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says the U.S. "looks forward to participating" in the Winter Olympics in South Korea

The Steelers provided no additional update on Shazier's condition.

After her daughter lost her coat Stacie Thurston found her tight budget no longer able to afford to keep the heat on. Enter Vermont's WARMTH program.

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• White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said at a press conference Thursday that Trump's slurred speech at the end of his announcement on Jerusalem was due to a dry throat.
• Questions had arisen about whether Trump wears dentures.
• Trump has frequently touted his oral health in the past.

After President Donald Trump slurred a few words at the end of his Jerusalem speech on Wednesday, White House press secretary Sarah... Читать дальше...

With dysfunction and political deadlock on the rise in Washington, D.C., important policy fights have been pushed to the state and local levels. And in a political environment already inundated in campaign cash, big money has followed.

Tens of thousands of acres burned, hundreds of homes destroyed, and thousands bravely battling. Here's what you need to know about the wildfires happening in Southern California.

A sudden flare and cooling of gas around a black hole has enabled astronomers to measure the magnetic field of a black hole for the first time – finding it much weaker than expected.

The scouts are out camping, the scout master promised the kids that there will be a great roaring fire in the middle all through the night.

He used to be a good scout master 15 years ago but times have changed and he seems to be a bit senile and losing it.

He isn't happy with his wood provided by the camp so much to the confusion of the kids he throws it all into the lake and then puts it back onto the fire to prove to the camp management they need to give him money to go to Tesco and buy some more wood that he chooses. Читать дальше...

A new film about Ukrainian "cyborg" soldiers who bravely fought for, but ultimately lost, Donetsk airport is the latest in Ukraine's push to document the ongoing war in art form.

Vasyl Lomachenko and Guillermo Rigondeaux face off during the final presser before their fight this weekend.