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Thousands demand a total ban on the app and other ride-hailing services

The West Oakland BART Station was closed and trains were not stopping there due to unspecified police activity Tuesday night, officials said. The transit agency sent an alert out to riders just before 8:15 p.m., informing them of the station closure, though they offered no details as to why the station was closed or when it would reopen. A dispatcher with BART police said that details would be forthcoming, but that the situation was “still evolving.” Check back for updates. Читать дальше...

An explosion at a chemical plant in China killed at least five people, local media reported today, just weeks after a massive blasts in a northern port killed 159.

Murray defeats volatile Australian as John McEnroe bemoans frustrating display from talented Australian

Academics have criticized the Samacheer Kalvi system for turning students into bookworms.

Kim Jong Un also didn't attend the equivalent celebrations in May in Russia, North Korea's other main ally, prompting speculation that the scion of a personality cult didn't want to share the spotlight with other world leaders for his first overseas foray.

The Bibipur village panchayat has launched a new campaign 'Aware Laado, Safe Laado' in Jind district to apprise women of the legal provisions to deal with the crime against women.

TORONTO - A great game from Yan Gomes wasn't enough to give the Cleveland Indians their longest winning streak of the season.

All I can say is it's about time someone finally gave this hypocritical wingnut grifter the treatment she deserves on national television. I can't tell you how many shows I sat through or heard a portion of before The Last Word aired on MSNBC this Tuesday evening, where they "reported" on this clerk from Kentucky, who is still refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, and somehow couldn't bother to mention the fact that the woman is on her fourth husband.

Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf has conceded recruit Kathleen MacLeod is no certainty to play this season.

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ALOHA, Ore. (AP) — Seven people have been injured in a crash involving seven vehicles on the Tualatin Valley Highway west of Portland.

In an essay in Sunday’s New York Times, a distinguished news reporter chronicled his five-city, eight-game, eight-day venture with his two sons and called out Buster Posey for not signing an autograph for his 12-year-old, concluding the moment provided a “life lesson” for how “heroes can disappoint us.” The wide-eyed youth getting a rare glimpse of his favorite player, and an autograph is the bonus. On the other hand: a parent providing false hope to his kid, shoving him to the front of the scrum... Читать дальше...

The FBI and local agents raided Palm Springs City Hall and went to the mayor's home on Tuesday as part of a corruption probe ...

The Giants and Dodgers had reached the depths of their roster options and were turning to desperate measures. [...] on a single pitch, it was over — a very long single by Adrian Gonzalez and a 5-4, 14-inning win Tuesday morning that gave the Dodgers a 4½-game lead in the National League West. “Man, those guys don’t go away,” Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said of the Giants. A wild-card slot seemed to be creeping back into play, as well, as the Cubs lost to Cincinnati — but the Giants’ loss kept them 5 ½ games back on that score. Читать дальше...

Test legend Dennis Lillee has sensationally resigned as president of the WACA as the organisation prepares to unveil their make-or-break plan to guarantee the future of WA's iconic cricket venue.

The UW-La Crosse volleyball team got off to a good start with a 3-0 sweep of Luther College Tuesday in its season opener at Mitchell Hall.

Royals All-Star pitcher Kelvin Herrera and right fielder Alex Rios have been diagnosed with chicken pox, raising concerns that others on the AL Central-leading team may have been exposed. The Royals have reached out to players, coaches and their families to determine whether anyone else has had chicken pox or may be at risk. The Royals activated All-Star outfielder Alex Gordon from the disabled list and welcomed new outfielder Jonny Gomes. According to a story on FoxNews.com, Manfred said his... Читать дальше...

State Congress chief Pratap Singh Bajwa, in a public rally on Tuesday, negated the role of Captain Amarinder Singh in ending the water sharing agreements during the latter's tenure as Punjab CM.

BEIJING - South Korean President Park Geun Hye arrives in Beijing on Sept. 2, 2015, for talks with Chinese Pre...

Head coach Jim Tomsula announced who would be on the 49ers’ starting offensive line Tuesday. So how about the starting right cornerback? Stay tuned. Tomsula was more circumspect about that position, and a starter won’t be revealed when the 49ers meet the Chargers on Thursday night in their preseason finale. Starting cornerback Tramaine Brock won’t play because of a hamstring strain, which didn’t keep him from participating in individual drills at the start of Tuesday’s practice. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK - Japan's Kurumi Nara celebrates her 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over Alize Cornet of France during a U.S. Open ...

With elections around the corner, the city corporation has ramped up efforts to quell the growing discontent over the pathetic state of roads in the city.

NEW YORK - Japan's Kurumi Nara returns a shot during a U.S. Open first round match against Alize Cornet of Fran...