BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. special forces captured the head of the Islamic State group's unit trying to develop chemical weapons in a raid last month in northern Iraq, two senior Iraqi intelligence officials told The Associated Press, the first known…
New chief of Prudential’s fund management arm faces fight to stem outflows
A total solar eclipse, a rare astronomical phenomenon, is seen from Ternate island in eastern Indonesia.
Olive oil prices spiked 20% in 2015 after drought and disease devastated Europe's olive crop, and they could go even higher.
The more things change... As we discussed yesterday in our feature, "The Legacyquel Treatment: 15 Films Ripe For A 'Star Wars'-Style Nostalgic Redo," studios are keen on reviving brands but not changing them too much. The idea is to mix a little bit of the old in with the new, so that all the elements you recognize from a property are there, just given a new coat of paint. Sometimes it works very effectively, as we saw with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," while other times, it just becomes a complete mess... Читать дальше...
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Here at Business Insider, we talk a lot about leadership strategies and how to manage the people who report to you.
Yet, as most workers know, it's just as important to learn how to manage the people above you. That doesn't mean giving your boss deadlines or letting them know when they're wrong — instead, it's about learning what they really care about and then making sure you deliver on that.
The term is "managing up," and Dave Kerpen, founder and CEO of Likeable Local... Читать дальше...
It’s… different.
El Castillo de Matrera is an ancient Moorish castle in Cadiz, Spain. It was built in the 9th century and is a national monument.
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Last week, the castle underwent restoration in an attempt to return it to its former glory.
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Meanwhile, the association members had a meeting with their lawyers on Wednesday to discuss future course of action.
A major explosion in north Seattle has wounded nine firefighters and damaged multiple businesses, according to officials.
Gates closing on one passage prompt exploration of new pathways
GOOR/MARKELO - Het jubileumdictee, dat door cultureel centrum Het Beaufort in Markelo op 8 maart jl. werd georganiseerd in het kader van het 15-jarig jubileum van de gemeente Hof van Twente is gewonnen door het tweede team van de gemeente Enschede.
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland (STUK) said Wednesday that the possible source of the high amount of radioactive cesium discovered in the air in Helsinki was located in the basement of the STUK building itself, local media reported.
Precious metals producer expects debt burden to decline after ramp-up of flagship project
dynamics negatively affect access to existing services.In low and.
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Maria Sharapova admitted on Monday to failing a drug test at the Australian Open, claiming she continued to take the drug meldonium after it had been banned because she had neglected to read an email that included an updated list of banned substances for 2016.
On Wednesday, the UK Times reported that in the month before her failed test Sharapova had been warned on five separate occasions — three from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and two from the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) ... Читать дальше...
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LAKE DALLAS, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors say a 59-year-old ex-teacher and coach at a high school in North Texas must serve eight years of probation for having sex with a student. The former Lake Dallas High School teacher and softball coach was arrested last August, placed on administrative leave, then resigned.
The Vikings were talking to Kelechi Osemele this week before the guard agreed to a deal with the Raiders and left them to look elsewhere for offensive line help. They seem to have found it with guard Alex Boone. PFT has confirmed Adam Schefter of ESPN’s report that the Vikings have agreed to a deal…
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So you've been following our advice and shaved your rapidly receding hairline off for good.
That's the final step, right? Not quite — now you need to protect that newly revealed crown of yours.
Without the rest of your hair to protect it, the skin on top of your head is now left open to the elements. This could cause major issues down the road, especially with relation to the sun.
"I see a lot of men with skin cancers on the top of their heads... Читать дальше...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Prosecutors in Philadelphia allege that a city fleet supervisor steered work to an auto body shop that overcharged the city $400,000 for phony or inflated bills.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Prosecutors in Philadelphia allege that a city fleet supervisor steered work to an auto body shop that overcharged the city $400,000 for phony or inflated bills.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Prosecutors in Philadelphia allege that a city fleet supervisor steered work to an auto body shop that overcharged the city $400,000 for phony or inflated bills.
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NEW YORK, March 9 (UPI) -- Maria Menounos and producer Kevin Undergaro got engaged on the "Howard Stern Show" after nearly 18 years of dating.