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I recently visited Cuba for the first time. As a photographer, I was blown away by the friendliness of the people, the uniqueness of seeing 1950's vintage American cars on the streets everywhere, the colors, the textures, and the sights and sounds of the streetscapes.

While I was in Havana, I had the opportunity to visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes where I viewed a photo retrospective by acclaimed photographer, Peter Turnley, entitled Momentos de la Condició Humana (Moments of the Human Condition). Читать дальше...

It's getting more expensive for drivers to file even one auto insurance claim, with their annual premiums spiking on average 44 percent nationally.

That's according to a new study that shows increases, on average, have gone up for three straight years, putting a bigger dent in consumers' finances.

For the third year in a row, insuranceQuotes and Quadrant Information Services examined the average economic impact of filing various claims on an auto insurance policy.

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Chloe Moretz shows off her unique style while attending Coach’s 2016 Prom Party held as part of 2016/2017 Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter at the Hotel Salomon de Rothschild on Tuesday (March 1) in Paris, France. The 19-year-old actress was joined by Suki Waterhouse, Charli XCX, Riley Keough, Toni Garrn, Mark Ronson, Debbie Harry, Audrey [...]

Key market data for March 2, 2016.

Just two guys and some pies.

Recently, Ellen DeGeneres gave Ashton Kutcher a chance to raise some money for his charity, Thorn, on her show. All he had to do was play a game of "Pie Face!"

Thorn builds software and other technology to help fight the sexual exploitation of children.

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You can't play "Pie Face!" without an opponent, so who better than Danny Masterson, Ashton's former That '70s Show co-star?

KARACHI, Pakistan — Trying to lure him into the Islamic State group, the would-be recruiter told Pakistani journalist Hasan Abdullah, “Brother, you could be such an asset to the Ummah” — the Islamic community. Islamic State had its eye on Abdullah not because he adheres to any extremist ideology but because, as a journalist, the group believed he could be a boon to its propaganda machine, Abdullah said, recounting his meeting with the recruiter. Islamic State first announced its presence in Pakistan... Читать дальше...

Officials in Hamburg hope the move will help cut down on waste.

New York City-bred dance duo The Chainsmokers (Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall) first emerged in the spring of 2014 with their ubiquitous,...

Two judges and three attorneys for Department of Veterans Affairs who handle appeals of benefits claims were found to have repeatedly sent racist and sexist emails, the department announced Wednesday.

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At the end of most job interviews, the hiring manager will turn the tables and ask, "So, do you have any questions for me?"

Most candidates use this time to learn more about salary and job requirements — but David Melancon, CMO at JUST Capital, a nonprofit that measures corporate performance against the public's definition of "just" business behavior, says there are a few questions that are far more important, but most people fail to ask them.

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Every month, dozens of games are released. Who can keep up? Probably not you, what with your hot yoga and cold brew coffee-making classes. So we're here to help!

Ohhhh, Ru-hoo!

Get ready, girls -- RuPaul is about to give new meaning to the term "March madness."

Not only is the eighth season of Ru's hit reality TV show competition, "RuPaul's Drag Race," set to premiere on Monday, March 7, but his new album, "Butch Queen," is out on Friday, March 4.

The album, which Ru told NewNowNext is his "salute to a few good men that dress like women," is also a tribute to "the spirit of the old-school ballroom... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market:

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market:

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market:

The spirits maker cut its full-year profit forecast because of the strong dollar and weaker sales in emerging markets. The electricity company fell with other utilities on rising bond yields, which make utility dividends less attractive to investors. The sporting goods retailer fell after rival Sports Authority said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Moscow considers Tuesday's proposal by Moldovan Defense Minister Anatol Salaru to replace Russian peacekeepers in Transnistria with UN troops to be dangerous, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Wednesday.

Furniture Row Racing says it will appeal penalties to Martin Truex Jr. and crew chief Cole Pearn for issue found in inspection before last weekend's race at Atlanta.

– The father of the abductor of Ese Oruru gave details of her son’s relationships – He claims that girl didn’t want to return home because of the threat for her life – The police sympathized the girl and allowed her to stay in Kano Dahiru Bala, the father of alleged kidnapper of Bayelsa girl […]

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company says an estimated 23.5 million Americans watched Super Tuesday election returns on six networks at 10 p.m. EST Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company says an estimated 23.5 million Americans watched Super Tuesday election returns on six networks at 10 p.m. EST Tuesday.

NEW YORK - The Nielsen company says an estimated 23.5 million Americans watched Super Tuesday election returns on six networks at 10 p.m. EST Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company says an estimated 23.5 million Americans watched Super Tuesday election returns on six networks at 10 p.m. EST Tuesday.

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Despite continuous US-led coalition airstrikes and on the ground offenses by Kurds, Shiite militias, and the Iraqi government, ISIS has proven remarkably resilient at holding territory. 

In large part, this is due to the militant's habit of digging tunnels throughout territory that they control. These warrens allow ISIS to take shelter against airstrikes while allowing the group to move at least somewhat freely throughout territory they control. 

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Saudi Arabia, the world's largest crude exporter, Wednesday raised the April prices of its oil to Asia and Europe but cut it slightly for shipments to the United States.