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SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it will hold its global strategic meeting next week, where top executives will share ideas on finding sustainable growth engines. The two-day meeting slated for June 21-22 will be held

U.S. stocks fell for a third consective day Monday as markets prepare for the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and the U.K.'s referendum on whether to stay in the European Union. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 132.86 ponts, or 0.7%, to close at 17,732.48, with Microsoft Corp. leading blue chips lower. The S&P 500 Index declined 17.01 points, or 0.8%, to finish at 2,079.06, weighed by losses in the materials and tech sectors. The Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 46.11 points, or 0.9%... Читать дальше...

The Voice - Season 10THE VOICE — “Live Top 9” Episode: 1016B — Pictured: Adam Levine — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) ADAM LEVINE has personally offered to pay for former THE VOICE finalist CHRISTINA GRIMMIE’s funeral arrangements, according to her brother. The Maroon 5 frontman mentored the 22-year-old on season six of the hit singing show in 2014, helping her reach the final and finish in third place. But following her tragic death in Orlando, Florida, after 27-year-old... Читать дальше...

The owner of the gun store that sold the Orlando mass shooter weapons says the shooter underwent a full background check before buying guns.

The New York City band ably incorporates blues and gospel inflections into its hazy psych-rock.

The British pound fell as much as 1% against the U.S. dollar Monday before recouping much of those losses during afternoon trading in London. The moves are indicative of the surging volatility that's categorized the currency since early last month.

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Mets manager Terry Collins was released from a Milwaukee-area hospital and returned to New York on Monday afternoon.

Omar Mateen's second spouse kept silent Monday, even as his first wife went public about their abusive marriage.

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Amanda Alvear's last Snapchat video post begins with a shot of her on the dance floor of an Orlando nightclub surrounded by friends. It ends with gunshots ringing out over the music.

Alvear, 25, was identified by police on Monday as one of the 49 people killed by a gunman at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Alvear's friend Mercedez Flores, 26, who worked for Target, also was on the list of 46 named victims released so far by the Orlando Police Department. Читать дальше...

Part of the challenge is that many of Apple’s users had previously paid for music by buying each song or album through iTunes, rather than paying a $9.99 monthly subscription to stream music. The redesign makes it easier for users to find the songs they have already paid for through iTunes in the past on their devices. Apple Music was Apple’s answer to declining iTunes sales, as consumers shifted from purchasing music to streaming it on their devices. Apple was able to get into the streaming music business more quickly by acquiring Beats... Читать дальше...

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that a total of five ceasefire violations were registered in Syria’s Damascus province in the last 24 hours, although the truce largely held.

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and I’m wondering when they will have Lance Rautzhan bobblehead doll night.

When it comes to executive compensation, few corporate chieftains have soared to the sky-high levels enjoyed by Sumner Redstone and his top lieutenants, Leslie Moonves and Philippe Dauman.

Supermodels undergo rigorous diet and fitness regimens to sculpt their bodies. However, they prefer to maintain long and lean figures and make a point to avoid certain exercises that aim to build bulk.

A popular approach to maintaining a lean model figure is Pilates, which was developed in the early 20th century by gymnast and circus performer Joseph Pilates. Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Hannah Ferguson invited us to a private Pilates class at Elev8NYC. 

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Warning: This post contains spoilers from the "Game of Thrones" episode "No One" as well as future predictions.

Things are looking pretty grim for Cersei Lannister right now.

Despite the loyal, zombiefied Mountain by her side, she has found herself incapable of taking back control of her son, King Tommen, and King's Landing. In the latest "Game of Thrones" episode, "No One," Tommen outlaws trial by combat — ruining Cersei's plan to escape the wrath of the Faith. Читать дальше...

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Brown Mackie College, a for-profit college system with locations in 15 states, has ceased enrollment at 22 of its schools, The Consumerist reported.

Brown Mackie falls under the umbrella of Education Management Corporation (EDMC), the nation's second-largest for-profit college system. Goldman Sachs Capital Partners acquired EDMC in 2006, which retains partial ownership in the company today.

The announcement follows a similar pattern of downsizing for EDMC over the past year. Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — The gunman responsible for an attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando that left 49 people dead called the Boston Marathon bombers his "homeboys" in a 911 call he made during the mass shooting, the FBI said…

Guns, drugs and more — as jurors examine the facts to decide whether Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are guilty or innocent of murdering Hamilton man Tim Bosma, here is what they weren't told.

Tanzania's newly appointed Minister for Home Affairs Mwigulu Nchemba declares war against drug traffickers.

Oil dips on dollar strength, Europe and Asia growth worries

In a tweet, @JediEconomist correctly predicted unreleased poll results, sending the currency downward

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Daily Fantasy Sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel are discussing a possible merger, Bloomberg reports.

The two companies, which were both valued at over $1 billion in 2015, are currently embroiled in several battles over the legality of their websites. Many state legislatures, including New York, believe daily fantasy sports amounts to illegal gambling.

At the moment, DraftKings has agreed to stop accepting paid entries in nine states, while FanDuel has temporarily shuttered paid contests in 10. Читать дальше...

The head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization said Monday that new estimates show military spending from European countries and Canada is set to rise 1.5% this year, an increase of $3 billion dollars that he praised as heading in the right direction.

70th Annual Tony Awards - Press RoomNEW YORK, NY – JUNE 12: Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber poses in the press room at the 70th Annual Tony Awards at Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/WireImage) ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER has made a donation of $1.3 million towards musical theatre programs for public schools in the United States. The Broadway composer’s grant is an extension of the program Lloyd Webber has implemented in the U.K., during which he introduced violins in schools. Читать дальше...

First athletics, now football. With Russia, the problems continue to mount.