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Amex striving for growth

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American Express' divorce with Costco has been widely publicized, but now the financial services company is on the hunt for more growth opportunities.

CEO Ken Chenault said the company is accelerating its spending in order to attract new cardholders and expand its network of retail partners, reports Bloomberg. This is... Читать дальше...

Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose says issues such as mental health not addressed well enough

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — President Barack Obama wants residents of Flint to know that their needs in recovering from long-term exposure to lead in their drinking water won't be ignored by the federal government after the public spotlight begins to…

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ALLIANCE , Ohio, May 4 (UPI) -- An Ohio police department urged the clients of a local drug dealer to stop calling his cell phone as they worked to investigate the device.

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The first new "Star Wars" in 10 years, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," launched a franchise reboot in 2015, which will consist of six films total through 2020.

"The Force Awakens" takes place 30 years after the events of 1983's "Return of the Jedi." The First Order has risen from the fallen Empire and the Resistance is fighting back. Featuring a group of characters from the original trilogy alongside a new team of young Rebels, "The Force Awakens" is the first in a trilogy. Читать дальше...

PARIS - The Mercedes Formula One team published an open letter to fans on Wednesday to counter speculation on social media following the Russian Grand Prix that it favors Nico Rosberg over teammate Lewis Hamilton.

The proposed Alaska Airlines-Virgin America deal creates a referendum on which features to prioritize from two very different airlines, Scott McCartney writes.

By day's end, Fort McMurray was effectively cut off from the rest of Alberta as a massive wildfire burned on both sides of the critical highway that links the oilsands city with the rest of province. The fire has destroyed more than 1,600 homes and even forced the emergency response team to move its headquarters.

A state of emergency is in place in Alberta after a 'catastrophic' wildfire in Fort McMurray burned through thousands of hectares, destroyed buildings and forced residents to flee. "If we can get through tonight, I think we'll have a day tomorrow where we might have continued success," said Chad Morrison, the province's senior manager of wildfire prevention.

The “catastrophic” wildfire that has destroyed many homes and businesses in Fort McMurray, Alta., has now burned more than 10,000 hectares and is expected to rage out of control through the day.

TOWN OF MAPLE GROVE, Wis. (AP) — Federal aviation officials say a pilot has died in the crash of a helicopter in Manitowoc County.

Underage drug mules, if apprehended, were rarely prosecuted in Cochise County. Prosecutors stopped accepting such cases in 1973 under the premise the county did not have the resources to handle them. The same was — and still is — true in other Arizona counties. Not surprisingly, that made children ideal drug mules.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a retired University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor who died after being pulled from a YMCA pool in Lincoln.

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Now that Donald Trump has effectively clinched the Republican nomination, many Democrats are exchanging high fives.

Trump's victory, they believe, will guarantee a Hillary Clinton win in November and secure the White House for the Democrats for another four years.

Most of the pundits who declared Trump's candidacy dead on arrival last summer also believe this.

Democrats and pundits are confident because, during his scorched-earth primary campaign, Trump repeatedly... Читать дальше...

Two North American river otter pups at the Buffalo Zoo in New York have been named Luke and Leia in honor of "Star Wars" Day, the zoo announced today.

The defender has already won a Premier League medal for playing his part in the first half of the season, but could now win the Championship during his loan at Middlesbrough

Long before her judging days on American Idol, headlining Las Vegas residency and historic tribute to Selena Quintanilla...

– The EFCC has arrested a former governor of Imo state, Achike Udenwa – He is accused of receiving N350million which had been diverted from Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential campaign in 2015 – He was grilled for several hours and he reportedly agreed receiving the money – The former governor was later released after he signed a bond […]

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Hedge fund managers have the stage right now at the Ira Sohn Conference.

Carson Block of Muddy Waters Research just announced he is short Bank of Ozarks, sending the stock plummeting. 

Billionaire hedge fund manager Jim Chanos revealed that he is still short Valeant... Читать дальше...

(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday trumpeted the accomplishments of its leader Kim Jong-un ahead of the key party congress slated for later this week, stressing that the country has legitimacy in p

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KETCHIKAN, Alaska, May 4 (UPI) -- A massive humpback whale paid a visit to a marina in Alaska, allowing visitors the chance to get an up-close look.

Nick Foligno and Connor Murphy are the alternates.

NIJMEGEN - Na onderzoek heeft de politie vastgesteld dat bij de twee lichamen die maandagmiddag in een woning aan de Berg en Dalseweg in Nijmegen zijn gevonden, sprake is van een familiedrama. Dat meldt de politie vanavond. De betrokkenen zijn de bewoners van het pand, een 78-jarige vader en zijn 40-jarige zoon.

Bij de twee doden die maandagmiddag werden aangetroffen in een Nijmeegse woning, blijkt sprake van een familiedrama. Dit heeft de politie vastgesteld na onderzoek. De lichamen zijn van de 78-jarige vader en zijn 40-jarige zoon.