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SAO PAULO — The government is proposing that Brazil’s minimum retirement age be set at 65 as part of an overhaul to a pension system many say is unsustainable.

The Seahawks offensive line had perhaps its worst performance of the season in Seattle's Week 12 loss on the road at Tampa Bay, but they bounced back in a big way in Sunday night's win over Carolina. Buoyed by the return of center Justin Britt, Seattle's line paved the way for season highs in net yards rushing (240) and total net yards (534) and points in the 40-7 romp. Britt was active in the 14-5 loss to the Buccaneers, but didn't play due to an ankle injury. It was the first missed start of... Читать дальше...

The euro rose as investors bet the European Central Bank will extend its asset-purchase program by six months.

In a video message from his office posted to YouTube, McCrory said, “Despite continued questions that should be answered regarding the voting process, I personally believe that the majority of our citizens have spoken, and we now should do everything we can to support the 75th governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper.” McCrory, who became the first sitting North Carolina governor to lose a re-election bid, was weighed down by a series of divisive laws he signed, including House Bill 2. The law limited... Читать дальше...

Authorities busted a Virginia gun runner they say trafficked 110 guns into New York through the so-called “iron pipeline.”

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- A Texas police department seeking a few good recruits posted a video of one failed applicant -- a Star Wars Stormtrooper with terrible aim.

Tech companies have created well-paid jobs, but they've also driven up rent, leaving lower income people to get creative about their living situation.

10 Highest Paid YouTube Stars of 2016 (Photos) Gamer PewDiePie tops the list with $15 million paycheck Forbes released its list of the highest-paid YouTube stars on Monday, with the top ten earning a total of $70.5 million over 12 months. Colleen Ballinger, $5 million Colleen Ballinger, $5 million Colleen Ballinger, $5 million Colleen Ballinger, $5 million Colleen Ballinger, $5 million Colleen Ballinger, $5 million Colleen Ballinger, $5 million Read original story 10 Highest Paid YouTube... Читать дальше...

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's government is proposing fixing the minimum retirement age at 65 as part of an overhaul to a pension system many say is unsustainable.

Uber is coming closer to its self-driving cars goal. The ride-sharing company announced Monday it launched Uber AI Labs, a new department based in San Francisco which will focus on research in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Uber also revealed it has acquired the AI research startup Geometric Intelligence. The 15 members of the startup will form the primary core of the AI Labs team.

Riley Fritz, a garage band bass player and art school graduate who was always trailed by a rescue dog, was confirmed dead Monday in the fire at the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland.

ENSCHEDE - Het KNMI heeft maandag code geel afgegeven vanwege gladheid. Het weerinstituut waarschuwt voor lokale gladheid in het hele land vanaf vanavond tot en met dinsdagochtend. 

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Donald Trump's election has been kind to the stock market so far, with major indexes having reached record highs in the days following his victory.

However, at least one popular stock pick could be jeopardized by the incoming administration. The president-elect named two advisors last week who are notable opponents of net neutrality, the concept that all data traffic should be treated equally by internet service providers. This is a particularly sensitive issue for Netflix... Читать дальше...

The judge made the decision after the jury said they could not come to a unanimous verdict, NBC News reports.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A teacher, the son of a sheriff's deputy and young artists who loved music were among those killed when a fire tore through a converted Oakland warehouse during a dance party.

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Wyoming guard Liv Roberts has been selected the Mountain West women’s basketball player of the week for games played.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials have disbanded a state forfeiture team and agreed to pay $60,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by two California gamblers whose bankroll was seized by State Patrol troopers in 2013.

As 2016 comes to a close, let’s see which words stick around till next year.

Some people just want to see the world burn.

Whoever was responsible for painting this line.

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The mischievous devil that did this.

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The person that installed these mosaic tiles.

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Whoever designed these Christmas lights.

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OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Those days of pitching for the Long Island Ducks, out of the majors and almost out of luck, happily seem far away now for Rich Hill.

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Those days of pitching for the Long Island Ducks, out of the majors and almost out of luck, happily seem far away now for Rich Hill.

Moana is crushing the box office and quickly becoming a fan-favorite Disney film! Now, the full clip of the hit song “We Know The Way” performed by Opetaia Foa’i and Lin-Manuel Miranda has officially been released! PHOTOS: Check out the latest from Moana Moana is currently in theaters everywhere, and the soundtrack is available to [...]