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A visual treatment with bright hues for the rapper’s latest single.

The TV show host and comedian's financial philosophy has always been "really conservative."

[...] he's now chosen three people with ties to the bank for his administration, including Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary nominee, and Steve Bannon, Trump's chief strategist and senior counselor. The White House is shooting down the notion floated by one of President-elect Donald Trump's potential State Department picks that the Obama administration may have framed Russia with false hacking allegations. White House spokesman Josh Earnest says that adhering to a policy of one China has allowed... Читать дальше...

The fatal accident of a West Air Sweden CRJ-200 cargo plane in January 2016 was caused by the failure of an Inertial Reference Unit, which caused the captain's Primary Flight Display to show unusual attitudes. The crew lost situational awareness as it was a dark moonless and cloudless night and both pilot's flight displays showed opposite dirctions. A comparator caution was not shown due to the PFDs declutter function in unusual attitude. Loss of control followed and the aircraft impacted terrain. Читать дальше...

For Architectural Digest, by Marissa G. Muller.

There are few holiday sights more iconic than a Christmas tree dripping in ornaments and lights — but, to some, not all traditions are worth preserving. This year, one of the biggest trends in seasonal decor is colorful Christmas trees — that is, trees that come in shades not found in the forest. Stores across the country are allowing customers to tint their trees hot pink, blue, purple, and even rainbow. At Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm in Belvidere... Читать дальше...

Though her siblings often put their love lives in the spotlight, Kendall Jenner has always played coy when it comes to who she is or isn't dating. Case in point: she's been...

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State Police say a 77-year-old Klamath Falls man died when he was hit by a Dodge Dart while trying to cross a road to get his mail.

The Obama years are coming to a close, and nothing drives that home more than the release of the final Obama White House Christmas card — and it’s a totally different approach to the first seven season’s greetings. For the first time ever, the Obama family is pictured on the front of the card.

The Obama years are coming to a close, and nothing drives that home more than the release of the final Obama White House Christmas card — and it’s a totally different approach to the first seven season’s greetings. For the first time ever, the Obama family is pictured on the front of the card. It’s a photo taken at the state dinner for Canada in March, and the family looks radiant.  Here’s a look back at the Obama Christmas cards through the years.

Dear President Obama:

In 2013, right before Christmas, you gave me a gift that changed my life and my family forever. You granted my petition for clemency and reduced my sentence of life without parole for a nonviolent drug charge to 20 years.

BOSTON (AP) — Voracious squirrels are going nuts for Christmas lights in Boston.

BOSTON (AP) — Voracious squirrels are going nuts for Christmas lights in Boston.

BOSTON (AP) — Voracious squirrels are going nuts for Christmas lights in Boston.

The Boston Globe reports (http://bit.ly/2hlW25q ) the furry rodents have chewed through electrical wires for the colorful, festive lights strung in trees on Boston Common. The contractor hired to string and maintain the lights has turned to using an animal repellent derived from hot peppers to deter the animals.

Golden Globes 2017 live updates: 'ovaries of steel' are praised and new TV shows 'Atlanta' and 'Westworld' are celebrated Dec. 12, 2016, 12:34 p.m. The nominations for the 74th Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning. Issa Rae, Natalie Portman and Ruth Negga all are nominees for their work...

Editorial Page Editor Paul Gigot on why Russian hacking is suddenly making headlines. Photo: AP

Dylann Roof is accused of is fatally shooting 9 black parishioners at a church.

Between the two of them, Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese have 23 Golden Globe nominations.

OPEC has had enough with low oil prices, which puts these shale producers in the position to thrive.

History shows that, on average, the first year under a Republican administration hasn't been great.

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Just days after being spurned by the University of Houston, Lane Kiffin surprised many by leaving his position as Alabama's offensive coordinator to become the head coach at Florida Atlantic.

The move is even more surprising when you consider that Kiffin is taking a pay cut.

Kiffin's salary as the offensive coordinator under Nick Saban at Alabama was $1.4 million in 2016. At FAU, Kiffin will have an average annual salary of approximately $1.0 million, according to Brett McMurphy of ESPN... Читать дальше...

"Cohn is going to put his talents as a highly successful businessman to work for the American people,” Trump says.

De reclame van Tele2 is volgens kijkers van het consumentenprogramma Radar de meest irritante reclame. Dat werd in de uitzending van vanavond bekendgemaakt. De reclame kreeg 48 procent van de stemmen. Jan Smit werd uitgeroepen tot de meest irritante BN'er in een reclame.

For Architectural Digest, by Lindsey Mather.

A twinkling Christmas tree in your living room is a sure sign that the holiday season has begun. But just like houseplants, a Christmas tree needs a little love and attention to look its best. (No one wants a floor covered in needles or ornaments drooping sadly on the branches.) Don’t worry if your busy calendar leaves little time for plant care — evergreens are low-maintenance. Read on to find three simple adjustments the pros recommend... Читать дальше...