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Wade took China off the table and said he'll play only for the Heat if he returns next season

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The National World War II Museum in New Orleans and Arizona State University are starting a new online master's degree program in World War II studies , with classes beginning in January. A news release describes it as the nation's only graduate degree in World War II history. "The Museum's mission has always been to educate future generations on the American experience in the war that changed the world," said Gemma Birnbaum, director of the museum's media and education center.

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• The Taliban has been assaulting the key city of Ghazni near Kabul for three days, and attacked police headquarters and other government buildings on Sunday, threatening to seize control of the city.
• Quoting a hospital official, Afghanistan's 1TV television reported more than 90 members of the security forces and 13 civilians had been killed, with more than 100 wounded.
• The attack on Ghazni leaves the future of peace talks with the Taliban uncertain.
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At least one person was killed and nine others, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were injured in a blast in Balochistan's Chaman city on Sunday, DawnNewsTV reported.

Maurizio Sarri, recently appointed as Antonio Conte’s replacement at Stamford Bridge, was known for smoking on the sidelines while at Napoli but was forced to find a workaround because of the smoking ban at EPL stadiums.
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After a few delays, the Sun-chasing Parker Solar Probe is on its way. NASA launched the spacecraft aboard a ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket at 3:31AM Eastern this morning (August 12th) and confirmed that the vessel was healthy at 5:33AM. The probe still...

I first ranted about Christmas coming early several years back, and it seems that Christmas products seem to appear in shops earlier and earlier every year. We've now reached a point where they're apparently necessary whilst still basking in the Summer heat!

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• Costco is a surprisingly great place to shop if you're vegan.
• Veganism is becoming increasingly popular, with the plant-based food industry currently generating over $13 billion in annual sales.
• Because of the growing demand, many retailers are adding more options, like Costco's al pastor salad, which replaced the Polish hot dog on food-court menus this summer.
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'We hope the Maldives govt will ensure early resumption of the political process and allow democratic institutions to function independently,' PM Modi

Missouri cornerback Adam Sparks talks about the team’s struggles at cornerback and how he spent the off-season working on his body. … Click to Continue »

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The UN special envoy to Yemen says warring sides in the most impoverished Arab nation will meet in Geneva next month to discuss a transitional governance deal.

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (AP) - A training site is under construction in the Upper Peninsula for carpenters and millwrights to sharpen their skills.

More than two weeks after the death of her baby, a grieving orca whale has

The Baltimore Police Department quickly suspended an officer with pay after a viral video surfaced of him assaulting 26-year-old Dashawn McGrier on Saturday.

A research which studied user data leaks from cryptocurrency exchanges has revealed that Americans are the main targets for cryptocurrency hacks. The study was conducted by Group-IB, a Russian based computer forensics and information security firm, who revealed their findings in a report titled “2018 Cryptocurrency Exchanges-User Accounts Leaks Analysis.” The firm revealed that in

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• Ruby Rose was announced to play Batwoman on the CW's "Arrowverse" in early August.
• The character, Kate Kane, is a bisexual superhero.
• Fans were split over the casting news. 
• Due to backlash and criticism over Rose's casting, the actress deleted her Twitter account.

Just days after being cast as Batwoman in the "Arrowverse," Ruby Rose leaves social media amid fan backlash.

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The group of girls -- ranging from sixth-grade to eighth-grade students - had just left the Speedway gas station in the 8400 block of State Road (M-15) around 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 when a 22-year-old followed them across the street.

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• Ruby Rose was announced to play Batwoman on the CW's Arrowverse in early August.
• The character, Kate Kane, is a bisexual superhero.
• Fans were split over the casting news. 
• Due to backlash and criticism over Rose's casting, the actress deleted her Twitter account.

Just days after being cast as Batwoman in the Arrowverse, Ruby Rose leaves social media amid fan backlash.

Last month, it was revealed that The... Читать дальше...

Early on a gray April afternoon last year, a 40-year-old man named Calvin “Cut” Stapleton darted from behind a trash dumpster and shot rival gang leader Andre “Gangster Dre” Taylor … Click to Continue »

Jeffrey Schlupp praises Crystal Palace left-back Patrick van Aanholt after scoring his first goal for The Eagles in their 2-0 opening-day victory against London rivals Fulham.

The Philadelphia Union got goals from an unexpected source and took all three points against conference rivals New England Revolution on Saturday night

JACK WILSHERE’S injury woes continued on his West Ham Premier League debut… as he and Mark Noble take a shot to the privates. The former Arsenal star, 26, has been blighted by injuries his entire career. And things didn’t get any better at his new club either. With West Ham already 3-0 down away to […]

"I was in our Nation’s Capital and there’s only one place to eat when you’re in our Nation’s Capital. But they were closed."