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(AP) — A judge sentenced former coal executive Don Blankenship to a year in prison Wednesday for his role in the deadliest U.S. mine explosion in four decades, saying he was part of a "dangerous conspiracy." A federal jury convicted Blankenship on Dec. 3 of a misdemeanor conspiracy to violate mine safety standards at Upper Big Branch. Blankenship spoke briefly during the sentencing hearing and said he wanted to reassure the families of the fallen miners that they were "great guys, great coal miners."... Читать дальше...

Recent numbers from the RIAA point to the death of the download, at least in the U.S. Despite that trend, though, 45.95 percent of consumers...

MANAMA, Bahrain - John Kerry is now the most traveled secretary of state in U.S. history, breaking the record as he arrived in the Middle East kingdom of Bahrain on Wednesday.

The former Massachusetts senator and former Democratic presidential nominee has spent more than 2,300 hours — or 96 days — in the air since becoming secretary of state in February 2013. Human rights groups chastise Bahrain's Sunni rulers for repression and discrimination. Kerry will raise human rights concerns when he meets top officials from Bahrain and the Persian Gulf region's other Sunni monarchies countries Thursday.

Despite the number of personal interactions between U.S. and Saudi defense officials, the U.S.-Saudi relationship at the highest levels hasn't improved since the Camp David summit, when the Saudi leaders not-so-privately expressed displeasure with the nuclear deal Western countries were striking with Iran.

Republican Ted Cruz got the Bronx cheer Wednesday during a campaign stop from protesters upset about his controversial immigration policy.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan - Michigan sophomore Aubrey Dawkins is transferring to Central Florida to play for his father.

The sentiment out of New Zealand is that Sharks coach Gary Gold got off lightly for storming into a TMO’s box and verbally abusing him.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow is ready to help ensure that ceasefire agreement on disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region will not be violated.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country giant Merle Haggard, who rose from poverty and prison to international fame though his songs about outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as "Okie From Muskogee" and "Sing Me Back…

SunEdison Inc.’s woes cause change

Jerry Brown gave unions a $15 minimum wage after they threatened a referendum. More policy extortion will follow.

ALMELO - Wie de nieuwe Pvda-wethouder wil worden, kan solliciteren. De partij heeft een benoemingscommissie samengesteld, die moet bepalen wie Anja Timmer opvolgt.

The pop star is learning how to "love himself" with an ever-changing lineup of hairstyles

American country music singer Merle Haggard dies at age 79, his manager confirms.

Dollar shops, Aldi and Amazon eat into sales, so the retailer is slashing prices and innovating

Six B N College teachers have been served show-cause notices by Patna University (PU) vice-chancellor Y C Simhadri on Wednesday for their reported dereliction of duties.

According to US Navy, Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Tucson is visiting the South Korean coastal city of Chinhae as part of an Indo-Pacific deployment that showcases US military capabilities in the region.

Early adopters who sprung for Nest's $299 Revolv smart-home hub may get their money back.

The former CEO of Massey Energy was sentenced Wednesday to one year in prison for safety lapses in the deadly West Virginia coal mine explosion.

A far-right fringe party advocating banning mosques and Muslim migration to Australia is stealing right-wing voters from the Government.

The country legend has died in California at age 79.

The first update for "Tom Clancy's The Division" arrives next week with some very important changes to the game.

When Kate Hudson swears by something, we are all ears. If you're like us and you picked up a copy of Kate's book Pretty Happy the second it hit shelves, you know that the...