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Detectives say one of the two former Temple University police officers charged in the slaying of a woman in Philadelphia was the victim's boyfriend ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (AP) — Less than four years ago, the Republican Party tapped a few respected party officials to help the GOP find its way forward. This week, one of them says she's leaving the party — driven out…

The uproar over Donald Trump's criticism of a bereaved Army family put vulnerable GOP senators in a tight spot, underscoring anew the political challenges created for Republicans by their newly minted presidential nominee. And with the general election campaign now squarely underway, the firestorm over Trump's attacks on the Khan family is likely just a taste of trials to come as Republicans negotiate how closely to align with their volatile nominee.

China stocks rebounded slightly on Tuesday, as real estate shares jumped on encouraging price reports, while small-caps bounced on signs of foreign interest.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet approved on Tuesday 13.5 trillion yen ($132 billion) in fiscal measures in a stimulus package.

For Donald Trump, it's become a familiar pattern. The Republican nominee can't let go of a perceived slight, no matter the potential damage to his presidential campaign or political reputation.

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On Aug. 2, 1923, President Warren G. Harding died of a stroke in a San Francisco hotel at the age of 58. He was succeeded by Vice President Calvin Coolidge.

SA’s unemployment rate is 27%. Its growth outlook is 0% this year. Is there hope for economic change after the polls?

Former President Bill Clinton will deliver a eulogy at the Rhode Island funeral for a longtime friend and major Democratic donor and fundraiser ...

Kenyan-born runner Hillary Bor won't be content with just wearing the red, white and blue at the Olympics. He's willing to protect his new country, too ...

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French insurance giant AXA has formed a global strategic partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and its affiliated payment platform Ant Financial.

The three parties will work together to develop innovative new products that can be offered to customers globally, support each other in international expansion, and target new market segments. Читать дальше...

United States Vice President Joe Biden officiated Monday the same-sex marriage of two White House employees at his official residence in Washington, D.C. In a tweet on his official account, Biden posted a picture of himself performing the wedding between Brian Mosteller and Joseph Mahshie.

Gaat het Airforce festival op vliegbasis Twenthe komende zaterdag door of niet? Donderdag valt de beslissing bij de rechtbank in Zwolle. 10.000 bezoekers wachten ondertussen in spanning af.

The attempted abduction took place at around 5.45pm on Monday.

Months of campaigning on social media ahead of the local government elections will not translate into ballot box support tomorrow, say analysts, who believe political parties are not utilising Facebook and Twitter to their full potential.

SA’s Bapo Ba Mogale community has exhausted almost all the proceeds received from Lonmin in the past 20 years, according to a corruption probe.

The Republican nominee can't let go of a perceived slight, no matter the potential damage to his presidential campaign or political reputation. Trump spent the days after winning the Republican nomination criticizing a U.S. district court judge's Mexican heritage. The morning after accepting the Republican nomination at the party's convention, Trump re-litigated months-old grievances with primary rival Ted Cruz. Republican leaders have urged Trump to drop his attacks on Khizr and Ghazala Khan... Читать дальше...

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — Californians conserved less water in June, state officials said Tuesday in releasing results from the first month that statewide drought restrictions were eased after a winter of heavier precipitation in the northern half of the state, which supplies most of the water. Statewide consumption was down 21.5 percent in June, a

SEATTLE (AP) — The Red Sox are calling up top prospect Andrew Benintendi from Double-A Portland, giving the big club a boost in the outfield hours after the non-waiver trade deadline passed.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Red Sox are calling up top prospect Andrew Benintendi from Double-A Portland, giving the big club a boost in the outfield hours after the non-waiver trade deadline passed.

ENSCHEDE – Ook politieagenten kunnen zich af en toe even laten gaan, blijkt uit een filmpje dat politie Enschede maandagmiddag op Facebook postte.

The Afghan intelligence operatives foiled a coordinated attack plot in Mehtarlam city, the provincial capital eastern Laghman province of Afghanistan. The National Directorate of Security (NDS) said a group 6 terrorists belonging to the Taliban group were arrested in connection to the attack plot. A statement by NDS said the group was led by Rahmatullah Read the full article...

Hope Solo is blaming the American media for spreading fear about the Zika virus and other problems ahead of the Rio Games ...

German bank reports sharp earnings decline in second quarter