New York’s attorney general said daily fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel could no longer accept bets in his state Tuesday, a move that analysts say could ripple across the nation to other states that may similarly classify the sites as illegal gambling. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a cease-and-desist order to the two companies Tuesday, saying they are the leaders of a massive, multibillion-dollar scheme intended to evade the law and fleece sports fans across the country. ... Читать дальше...
(AP) — Up to 18 inches of wet, heavy snow fell along the Sierra's eastern front on Tuesday, closing schools in Reno and Sparks and triggering power outages for tens of thousands of northern Nevadans. [...] the National Weather Service warned the moisture would refreeze overnight, making for icy road conditions and isolated freezing fog Wednesday morning with lows forecast in the teens or lower 20s around Reno and as low as single digits around Lake Tahoe. Rain drops fell near the Las Vegas Strip... Читать дальше...
Republican presidential candidates gathered on Tuesday night for yet another GOP debate.
Читать дальше...After receiving the go-ahead to make changes to goaltenders’ equipment, the installation of larger nets could be next as the league looks to increase scoring
When Omar Columbus left the military, he was like thousands of veterans facing overwhelming odds as he tried to restore his life back home.
Asian stocks saw cautious trade early Wednesday, as investors await a slew of data from China.
Vivica A. Fox knows how to set off a trending topic. Days after her Sunday appearance on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live to promote her role on Wednesday’s episode of Empire, social media is still buzzing. WWHL host Andy Cohen asked Fox about her ex, 50 Cent (whose own music-theme show Power rivals Empire), and his criticism that Empire’s gay storyline may be the cause of the show’s dip in ratings. Her reply was salacious enough to spark a social media firestorm.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The cards are on the table, and only one person will win the World Series of Poker's ultimate prize.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The cards are on the table, and only one person will win the World Series of Poker's ultimate prize.
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- Trade between North Korea and China has gone down in the first half, data showed Wednesday, due mainly to the weakening diplomatic ties between the two allies. North Korea's exports to China reached US$1.17 billion in the
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- Grand Korea Leisure Co. (GKL), South Korea's state-run casino operator, said Wednesday it will not apply for a casino resort on Yeongjong Island on worries Beijing's corruption crackdown could crimp demand fr
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan began another round of talks Wednesday aimed at resolving the issue of Korean women forced into sexual servitude for Japanese soldiers during World War II. Japanese negotiator Kimihiro Ishikane refuse
The absence of world class spinners in domestic cricket who are afraid to toss the ball up in a battle that is steadily dipping towards the big willows that are getting thicker by the day will harm Indian cricket in the long term the wounds of which will be difficult to heal.
The absence of world class spinners in domestic cricket who are afraid to toss the ball up in a battle that is steadily dipping towards the big willows that are getting thicker by the day will harm Indian cricket in the long term the wounds of which will be difficult to heal.
Fred Stevenson, now 104, never left Canada’s shores during the Second World War – but his service at a military hospital was crucial
We've found Twitter followers the candidates acquire in the debate is an indicator for how they'll do in future. How they're doing.
A sub-inspector of police in Cooch Behar district was killed and another injured tonight in a clash with gamblers, police officials said.
Plenty of people believe the hit applied by Rams cornerback Lamarcus Joyner on Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was dirty. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson isn’t among those who do. “Initial reaction, I actually just took off sprinting over there towards the Rams players because you know I seen it and it looked bad,” Peterson said…
CANDIA, N.H. (AP) — The owner of a New Hampshire waterpark facing foreclosure chained himself to the top of a slide tower and is hoping for a financial miracle.
CANDIA, N.H. (AP) — The owner of a New Hampshire waterpark facing foreclosure chained himself to the top of a slide tower and is hoping for a financial miracle.
CANDIA, N.H. (AP) — The owner of a New Hampshire waterpark facing foreclosure chained himself to the top of a slide tower and is hoping for a financial miracle.
In postings on his Facebook page, Kevin Dumont said he's not looking for a handout, just a person or group of people to work with him to help prevent a Dec. 2 auction of Liquid Planet in Candia. Behind him is the corner of a tent and a table laden with pantry stocks and a microwave oven. Dumont plans to read books and keep up with emails and Facebook once the visits by friends, family and the media taper off.