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A new study finds widespread hearing loss among elderly Americans, with an especially high rate for those 90 and older.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1 billion loan disbursement for Ukraine, after a yearlong delay amid concerns about corruption and the slow pace of reforms in the war-scarred ex-Soviet nation. The economy has suffered from a military conflict with Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine that has claimed more than 9,500 lives, sent some 2 million people fleeing their homes and destroyed vital infrastructure.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Teacher union rules need to be changed for New Jersey to improve its struggling poorer school districts, Republican Gov. Chris Christie's administration argued to the state's highest court Thursday. The governor is asking the Supreme Court to allow the state to override teacher contract rules in 31 mostly urban, poorer districts that the administration says "serve as impediments to a thorough and efficient education." The court filing comes as Christie has been touring the... Читать дальше...
PHOENIX (AP) — Rose Mofford, Arizona's first female governor and a shepherd for the state during a period of political turbulence, died Thursday, a former spokeswoman said. "Rising through the ranks of state government to our state's top office, she shattered a once-thought unbreakable glass ceiling and served as an unparalleled role model to many," said Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, who ordered flags be lowered to half-mast in her honor. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, a Democrat, called Mofford an "Arizona original... Читать дальше...
The push for a stadium for the Raiders in Las Vegas took another step forward on Thursday. The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously to recommend the proposal to build a stadium for the Raiders and that recommendation will now be sent to Governor Brian Sandoval and the state legislature for the next steps…
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Feyenoord stunned Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League on Thursday, handing the English giant a second loss in less than a week. For Feyenoord, it was just more of the same – Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team has won all five of its Dutch league matches. Midfielder Tonny Trindade de Vilhena broke the deadlock in
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– Manchester United lost to Dutch side Feyernood in the Europa League – Tonny Vilhena scored the winning goal against the Red Devils – Mourinho made eight changes to the side that lost the Manchester derby Manchester United lose its first European game under Jose Mourinho as Feyenoord registered a 1 – 0 win over […]
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From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the legacies and culture of Latino people in the country. Established in 1968 through a mandate of Congress, the month-long celebration starts on a significant day: the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Here are some significant quotes to celebrate:
Apple was due for a relief rally, even as early iPhone 7 sales data remains murky.
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The initiative will study ways to fight air pollution, gun violence and obesity. Spokesman Dennis O'Shea says officials believe Bloomberg is the first person to give this much to a single U.S. institution of higher education.
New study reveals what happens to men after PSA test indicates prostate cancer
FLINT, Mich. — Prosecutors say officers drove former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves to his home after police responded to a reported sexual assault of a woman at a Flint-area motel. The Flint Journal reports (http://bit.ly/2culHoQ ) that Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Lisa Lindsey made the statement to a judge during a hearing Thursday.
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Littoral Combat Ship,
Virtually nothing of the LCS’s original operational concept, acquisition strategy and approach to manning and sustainment remains.
No major acquisition program has gone through the multiple perturbations in so short a time as experienced by the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and not only survived but seemingly flourished. What was originally conceived of as a small, extremely fast, maneuverable, expendable and, therefore, relatively inexpensive... Читать дальше...
PayPal settles its feud with MasterCard, but its profit margins could suffer.
The bipartisan legislation backed by the Senate Judiciary Committee on a voice vote would extend statutes of limitations for the recovery of that art. "For the families of those who lost everything at the hands of the Nazis, hopefully today serves as an important and symbolic step to reclaiming not just artwork, but familial legacy," said Texas Sen. John Cornyn, who sponsored the legislation with fellow Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
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Students would be allowed to live with family members within 30 miles of the university, and they could get out of dorm living if it would pose an "undue hardship" — financial or otherwise. Some students, including 19-year-old Danielle Kirven, a senator with ASUNM and a member of the Black Student Alliance, the student government, believe the university should implement the change more slowly. "A lot of our students who live on campus have voiced a sense of feeling out of place or frustration that... Читать дальше...
A selection of first sentences from new books, Sept. 18 In 1692 the Massachusetts Bay Colony executed fourteen women, five men, and two dogs for witchcraft. Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem, now in paperback, by Stacy Schiff Modern Dispatches From an Ancient Landscape, now in paperback, by James Rebanks The Oval Office always smelled of cigarette smoke, of medical disinfectant and a faint undercurrent of sage. “Crooked,” a novel, now in paperback, by Austin Grossman