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LONDON — The British government on Thursday approved the construction of the country’s first new nuclear power plant in more than two decades, a French- and Chinese-backed project that had prompted high-level fears about national security. Some British politicians and diplomats are wary of the enthusiasm the previous government of Prime Minister David Cameron showed for boosting ties with Beijing, and voiced concerns about the security implications of China holding a major stake in such key infrastructure. Читать дальше...

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Over the last several months, Google has mapped out a vision of its future where you'll have a smart assistant following you from phone to wrist to flatscreen and beyond, conversationally answering your questions and proactively serving up advice, like when to leave for the comedy show you searched for the night before.

While tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and Facebook are all also eyeing some version of this AI-assistant powered world, Google CEO Sundar Pichai... Читать дальше...

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Spike Lee has been having a rather stunning productive streak going on as of recent. His last film, Chi-Raq, was easily one of the best film of last year but he’s been making plenty of very good or great films beyond that.

Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, Red Hook Summer, and his Oldboy remake are all exhilarating works made by a distinct and distinguished visual artist, each one speaking to matters that are both intimately personal and raucously political.

He’s also been making some great documentaries... Читать дальше...

When The Voice aired a special sneak peek following the Rio Olympics Closing Ceremony, we saw two crazy talented teens impress new coaches Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus. But E! News has gotten a...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — T.J. Logan spent North Carolina’s first two games making big runs, catching passes and breaking off long kickoff returns. And the backup tailback has been the Tar Heels’ most impressive player to start the season heading into Saturday’s home opener against James Madison. “I just feel like every time I step

NEW YORK (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service says it has raided a New York City car-parts shop and a Long Island mansion in an investigation involving relatives of the late mobster John Gotti.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service says it has raided a New York City car-parts shop and a Long Island mansion in an investigation involving relatives of the late mobster John Gotti.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service says it has raided a New York City car-parts shop and a Long Island mansion in an investigation involving relatives of the late mobster John Gotti.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service says it has raided a New York City car-parts shop and a Long Island mansion in an investigation involving relatives of the late mobster John Gotti.

Kevin Garratt, the Canadian detained in China since 2014 and indicted on charges of spying and stealing state secrets, is back home in Canada following his release.

Sports leagues find younger fans more likely to tune in on social media, and platforms can give them more insights.

ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — A man arrested at a house where two bodies were found was charged Thursday with two counts of murder and one count of kidnapping.

The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived.  Yes, Orlando Bloom made his Instagram public today.  It's just been a few hours and we've...

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States in the Pacific Northwest plan to use federal money contained in a new water bill to protect the Columbia River Basin from invasive species such as quagga and zebra … Click to Continue »

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SAUGUS, Mass., Sept. 15 (UPI) -- A giant orange dinosaur will remain on a street in Massachusetts, despite the closure of the miniature golf course that served as its home for almost 60 years.

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Samsung's Galaxy Note 7.

Here's the CPSC's statement:

"This recall involves the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone sold before September 15, 2016. The recalled devices have a 5.7 inch screen and were sold in the following colors: black onyx, blue coral, gold platinum and silver titanium with a matching stylus. Samsung is printed on the top front of the phone and Galaxy Note 7 is printed on the back of the phone."

The... Читать дальше...

CINCINNATI — When the game’s on the line, Bengals and Steelers fans know where the ball’s most likely going. Both teams have dynamic duos with years of experience making the game-turning, highlight-reel plays. For the Bengals, it’s Andy Dalton and A.J. Green. For the Steelers, it’s Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown. In their season openers,

Another person completely misses the point.

A direct descendant of Francis Scott Key, who wrote the poem that later became America’s national anthem, can now be counted as one of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s many critics.

Shirley Carole Isham, Key’s great-great-great-granddaughter, told USA Today on Wednesday that Kaepernick’s protest “broke [her] heart,” going so far as to argue that black people were responsible for their plight:

It just broke my heart... Читать дальше...

NASHVILLE — With their electrifying modern interpretation of classic soul music, St. Paul & the Broken Bones are a buzzed-about live band, even opening for the Rolling Stones on two dates last year. Dressed to the nines in wildly colored suits, sparkly shoes and black glasses, singer Paul Janeway throws his microphone around like a drum major with his baton leading the parade while the horns blare. On the band’s second record, “Sea of Noise,” Janeway and his Birmingham, Ala., crew deliver their... Читать дальше...

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Three shipwreck hunters' six-year search of Lake Superior for a 1800s schooner barge has ended successfully.

Michael Caviale, 29, of 222 24th St. S. was charged Thursday with operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent, felony bail jumping, forgery and misdemeanor theft. According to a complaint, Caviale stole license plates off a vehicle at 900 Market…

Randy Dotinga, HealthDay News
A new study of drivers who died in auto accidents suggests people in states with medical marijuana laws may be using fewer opioid painkillers, the study authors contend.

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LONDON — People close to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have been concerned about his deteriorating health in recent months, a source told BuzzFeed News.

Assange, who has been living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London for nearly six years, released his medical records Wednesday as part of what he called a bid to get US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to do the same. A 27-page “psychosocial” and medical assessment from November 2015 lists a litany of complaints... Читать дальше...

I was a bad student. Actually, let me rephrase that. I was a really #@%!ing bad student. But it wasn't my fault.

Okay, maybe it was a little.

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