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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Kirsten Dunst reportedly got engaged to "Fargo" co-star Jesse Plemons after less than a year of dating.

A national fraternity has revoked the charter of its chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno, where campus officials probed suspected alcohol and marijuana use and topless dancers at an event where a college freshman fell down a stairway and died

Principals and teachers are unhappy after being asked to respond to dozens of hypothetical ethical dilemmas as part of a new, corruption-fighting test devised by the Education Department.

NEW YORK (ANP) - De aandelenbeurzen in New York zijn donderdag met verlies gesloten. Het aandeel Fiat Chrysler ging daarbij net als in Europa onderuit. De automaker wordt verweten sjoemelsoftware te gebruiken om emissietesten te manipuleren. Beleggers op Wall Street wogen verder andermaal de woorden die aanstaand president Donald Trump woensdag sprak. Anders dan gehoopt gaf hij niet al te veel prijs over het economische beleid waar hij voor staat.

The Lithuanian Defense Ministry said that the first troops of the international NATO battalion formed under German leadership for deployment in Lithuania are expected to arrive in the Baltic republic in late January.

AUSTIN, Texas — Shaka Smart’s tough second season at Texas is taking yet another rough turn. With his team already struggling at 7-9 after starting the season the Top 25, Smart indefinitely suspended leading scorer Tevin Mack on Thursday for an unspecified team rules violation. “We have a set of standards that we expect people

Vinyl Sales Continue To Thrive In The Era Of Streaming

The U.S. government accused Fiat Chrysler on Thursday of failing to disclose software in some of its pickups and SUVs with diesel engines that allows them to emit more pollution than allowed under the Clean Air Act. The Environmental Protection Agency issued ...

Republican Rep. Mike Pompeo told the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence he agreed that Russia had interfered in the U.S. election. NBC News Reports.

Emotional stress has long been considered a major risk factor for heart disease. But doctors have struggled to determine exactly how all that tension and mental strain can harm your heart. A new study suggests that the brain's fear and stress region — the amygdala — might be the connecting piece.  Researchers found that heightened activity in the amygdala is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and stroke. The new research was published this week in The Lancet. SEE ALSO: How your... Читать дальше...

Don’t cry for “Orange Is the New Black” star Lea DeLaria. 

On Wednesday, the 58-year-old actress announced that she and her fiancée, Chelsea Fairless, have called it quits. The couple had originally planned to tie the knot Jan. 8, which is also DeLaria’s parents’ wedding anniversary, People magazine reported. 

DAKAR, Senegal — A court in Senegal will rule in April on an appeal of the life sentence conviction of former Chad president Hissene Habre for war crimes, crimes against humanity and torture, the head of the court said Thursday, leading to the final step in a landmark trial pursued by victims for over 15

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In his opening statement at his confirmation hearing Thursday, retired Marine Gen. James Mattis said it would be an honor to serve again, mentioned myriad challenges in the world, and brought up a touching personal story about his mother — showing how his family's military ties and career have come full circle.

"Finally, on a personal note, I’ve worked at the Pentagon twice in my career," Mattis told the Senate Armed Services Committee. "A few people may know I’m not the first person in my family to do so... Читать дальше...

Gigi Hadid may be a busy supermodel, but the 21-year-old found the time to wish her boyfriend Zayn Malik happy birthday on Thursday. The former One Direction singer turned 24 years old, and his girlfriend made sure everyone following her on social media knew. Hadid took to Instagram to post a black and white photo of her beau posing on a balcony with the view of a city behind him. “Happy birthday my handsome!” the model wrote.

"The F-35 Lightning II Program (also known as the Joint Strike Fighter Program) is the Department of Defense's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future."

Lurking behind this perky little PR blurb, from the F-35's own website, is the void into which the soul of the human race has disappeared.

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The Weeknd channels his inner “Party Monster” in the just released thrilling music video for his latest single! The clip sees the 26-year-old hit-maker behind the wheel, driving through the desert before some sort of psychedelics hit and everything gets blurry in the trippy BRTHR-directed clip. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of The Weeknd [...]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans are committed to ensuring that no one loses coverage when President Barack Obama's federal health care law is repealed and replaced, the chairman of the Wisconsin state Assembly's Health Committee said Thursday.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans are committed to ensuring that no one loses coverage when President Barack Obama's federal health care law is repealed and replaced, the chairman of the Wisconsin state Assembly's Health Committee said Thursday.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says Obama is destroying public records in his final days in office in order to destroy incriminating evidence about his administration. In a livestreamed press conference on Monday, Assange says that what Obama is doing is a “crime against humanity” and has offered a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest or exposure of any Obama administration official involved in the destruction of public documents. “This is critical. Past administrations of both... Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's biggest casinos combined to turn a profit in fiscal 2016 for the first time in eight years, but it wasn't due to gambling winnings, according to an annual report by state regulators.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's biggest casinos combined to turn a profit in fiscal 2016 for the first time in eight years, but it wasn't due to gambling winnings, according to an annual report by state regulators.

“This defendant engaged in a sophisticated fraud scheme that resulted in the theft of approximately $1 million from the victim company and nearly $300,000 from American taxpayers,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Choi established a phony company called Shine Glossy, LLP, through which she submitted fraudulent invoices for styling services given to actors. [...] Choi admitted in her plea agreement last January that she pocketed another $63,000 for car-service rides that she... Читать дальше...

A new year is a perfect time to “shape up” and transform for the year ahead.