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Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Michael O’Hanlon on the death of Mullah Mansour and why the U.S. air campaign should be extended. Photo credit: European Pressphoto Agency.

Maroon 5 aren't nearly done playing songs from V for their fans. To celebrate their upcoming North American fall dates, they shared a...

When it comes to the smoldering conflicts in Syria and Iraq and the ongoing war against the Daesh terrorism, Europe remains deeply divided, plagued by the perception of conflicting interests among its member states and unable to come up with a common or coherent strategy.

Monsanto Co. Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant also said in a written statement that the initial offer failed to address potential financing and regulatory risks. The company previously said that it planned to finance the acquisition with a combination of debt and equity, the latter to be raised largely by issuing new shares. Low interest rates that make borrowing cheap, huge stockpiles of cash held by corporations, and a lackluster environment for organic growth continues to push global mergers.

Rising seas and storms from climate change are affecting his Ireland resort

The Tommies won or shared 12 of 14 regular-season conference championships in winter and spring play

A number of families have parked up on green space opposite Waitrose this evening.

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Afterburners are a feature on jet engines that inject more fuel and oxygen for a quick and massive boost. For modern day fighter jets, the increase in thrust could be anywhere between 40 to 70 percent. 

Due to the high fuel consumption rate, the use of afterburners is limited to a few minutes in scenarios such as taking off on short runways or during combat.

During these few minutes, the bright plume of fire is produced, creating the following eye-catching effects. Читать дальше...

US banking sector has been hit by persistently low interest rates and tougher regulations

Jennifer Lopez took to social media to share her newly designed tank top that reads "lucky to have these curves," a t-shirt made for...

Cynthia Erivo gives a riveting performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday (May 23) in New York City. The 29-year-old actress performed the hit song “I’m Here” from the Broadway musical The Color Purple, which is currently running. Cynthia was just nominated for a Tony Award in the Best Performance by an [...]

Pup goals.

Let's take a minute to appreciate the beauty that is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

Being the smallest of all the retriever breeds, Tollers are hard-working, intelligent, and have a happy nature about them. Just look at that little smirk!

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Their name hints to their incredible swimming ​and hunting skills​. They absolutely love splashing in the waves and playing fetch. Читать дальше...

If Ted Cruz had won the Republican nomination, the result would have been easier to interpret. It would have been a victory for the Club for Growth, for billionaire ideologues, for evangelical activists, for the Tea Party movement. It would have been a defeat for moderates and pragmatists and the Washington "establishment." A new regime would have triumphed in the GOP.

On last night's Full Frontal, Samantha Bee brought some levity to the Nevada donnybrook, which is a 'riot for white people.'

From petticoats to suspender belts, Dana Wilson-Kovacs looks at a brief history of underwear.

A jury made up of professional game critics and enthusiasts hands out the prestigious German awards to the best tabletop games of the year.

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Weight-loss surgery quickly improves blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, and should be recommended or considered as a treatment for certain obese people with diabetes.

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Obese teens may have lower levels of a weight-regulating hormone than normal-weight teens, a new study says.

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- People with chronic kidney disease face higher odds of heart attack or stroke if they have high-salt diets, a new study suggests.

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Air pollution can worsen heart disease risk factors, especially in people with diabetes, a new study suggests.

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Although overall colon cancer rates are declining, the rates among Americans under 50 have jumped more than 11 percent in the past decade, a new study finds.

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- A pair of high-profile international events on broadcasting opened in South Korea Tuesday, drawing hundreds of senior Asian officials, scholars and media workers. South Korean Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning C

With a fierce performance, Beyoncé delivers her most satisfying Twin Cities concert ever.

It’s no longer about simply beating analysts’ estimates, says Tim Clift.