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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The foundation building a memorial at the site of a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people has asked that the site be removed as a stop in the game “Pokemon Go.” Gina Russo, president of the Station Fire Memorial Foundation, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the group has sent

For some London bankers forced to decamp after the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union, the choice of where to move could come down to their kids.

RIO DE JANEIRO — When Hungarian-born Szandra Szogedi stepped onto the judo mat at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday, she made history — for Ghana. Szogedi became the first-ever female judoka to represent the African nation, after obtaining citizenship through her Ghanaian husband. The fight draw, however, was not kind: Szogedi’s first fight was against

When it comes to Usain Bolt, we've learned that anything is possible. That being said, no one expected his press conference in Rio to end like this.

Dutch gymnast Yuri van Gelder was sent home for consuming alcohol during an unauthorised jaunt outside the Olympic Village.

Water-wise gardens don’t have to resemble sterile moonscapes, devoid of anything but layers of rock and gravel. They can feature scores of attractive drought-resistant plants that invite bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollen- and nectar-gathering species to your yard. Xeriscaping is an important gardening approach for the more arid western half of the country, said

Like everyone in the world not currently under contract with the Chiefs, safety Eric Berry isn’t employed by the Chiefs. But that hasn’t stopped the Chiefs from holding a prominent spot for him. The Chiefs have made Berry the starting strong safety on the team’s initial depth chart. Berry continues to be absent from camp,…

FERGUSON, Mo. — Michael Brown’s death “opened the eyes of the world” to concerns about law enforcement’s treatment of black people, Brown’s father said Tuesday during a memorial service marking the two-year anniversary of the shooting. A few hundred people gathered for the service and moment of silence along Canfield Drive in Ferguson, Missouri —

After quick working trips in Maryland, Tacoma and recently Croatia, Mike Vlahovich often finds peace on board the Commencement. He’s sat at the helm of the 90-year-old fishing boat often. … Click to Continue »

Here’s the latest installment of the Play of the Day, which uses odds from the South Point. Our three sports writers started with ...

Churchgoing Americans say their preachers often speak out on hot social and political issues and occasionally back or oppose particular candidates in defiance of U.S. law prohibiting endorsements.

We all want it to be an alien civilization building a megastructure around a sun to fuel its expansion throughout its neck of the galaxy. There, I've said it. And while actual scientists are putting aliens at the bottom of the list for what could be causing the strange behavior of "Tabby's star" or KIC 8462852, aliens just can't be kicked off that list.

The newest “Marvel’s Luke Cage” Season 1 trailer (seen above) gives fans a chance to see the supporting characters of the Netflix drama. The show obviously focuses on Mike Colter’s titular character, but the trailer reveals that he has plenty of people around him. Not all of those individuals are as heroic as Luke, though.

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After posting strong Q2 2016 results, US-based pizza chain Papa John’s believes that its “strong digital platform” will be a big factor in maintaining its momentum.

In Q1 2016, the firm noted that 55% of its total orders were placed through digital platforms. In its Q2 earnings call, Papa John’s said that it continues to “push even higher” and expects to approach 60% in the coming years. Читать дальше...

Green beans can be — well, I’ll say it, boring. They are one of the most accessible and affordable vegetables on the market, and one of the easiest to prepare, but too often they bring to mind the word “meh.” But green beans can lend themselves to so many different kinds of preparations and seasonings

Water-wise gardens don't have to resemble sterile moonscapes, devoid of anything but layers of rock and gravel. They can feature scores of attractive drought-resistant plants that invite bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollen- and nectar-gathering species to your yard.

Water-wise gardens don't have to resemble sterile moonscapes, devoid of anything but layers of rock and gravel. They can feature scores of attractive drought-resistant plants that invite bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollen- and nectar-gathering species to your yard.

Water-wise gardens don't have to resemble sterile moonscapes, devoid of anything but layers of rock and gravel. They can feature scores of attractive drought-resistant plants that invite bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollen- and nectar-gathering species to your yard.

Water-wise gardens don't have to resemble sterile moonscapes, devoid of anything but layers of rock and gravel. They can feature scores of attractive drought-resistant plants that invite bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollen- and nectar-gathering species to your yard.

Nigerian singers will sing about any and everything happening around them. When it comes to love, we have the good, the bad and the hilarious. From celebrating faithful women, to supporting gold diggers and many different types of relationship drama, it has all been song. In the past year, some songs have dropped with ridiculous […]

POTEAU, Okla. — Police in eastern Oklahoma say four people who died when a train hit their car have been identified as a mother and her three sons. Assistant police Chief Greg Russell says the collision happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, when 37-year-old April Goines tried to drive across railroad tracks at an intersection without

Getting lost in the vast stacks of the iconic New York Public Library, picking out a book that strikes your fancy, cuddling up with your new adventure and feeling your heart skip a beat as you flip to the first page ― there’s an app for that! 

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