Stephen Hawking understands the workings of the universe — but says he cannot fathom the popularity of Donald Trump. The British astrophysicist told ITV's morning show Monday that the presumptive Republican Party candidate for U.S. president "is a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator.".Hawking also appealed to British voters to vote to keep the United Kingdom inside the European Union in a June 23 referendum ... ....
An American zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after staff shot and killed a gorilla who grabbed and dragged a 4-year-old boy who fell into a moat ... Zoo officials said the boy fell after he climbed through a public barrier at the GorillaWorld exhibit on Saturday afternoon....
A court in the United Arab Emirates acquitted two U.S ... We are disappointed that state security did not go with the judge's decision to let them go back to their homes." – Amal EldaratAmal Eldarat quoted U.S....
Lifeguards shut down a Southern California beach on Sunday after a swimmer was pulled injured from the water with bite marks in a possible shark attack, authorities said. The woman, swimming in a wetsuit, was spotted in distress by a lifeguard boat at CoronaDel MarState Beach about 4 p.m., city... ....
(Source. National Gallery of Canada). Ottawa, Ontario - May 25, 2016 ... These magnificent works from the national collection -Jacobina Copland(v. 1794-1798), by Raeburn, and Madame Erneste Bioche de Misery (1807), by Girodet -can be seen alongside insightful drawings and illustrations, as well as stunning period dresses on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum and a private collector. Scandal at the 'Cour de France' ... The curator ... Free event ... $24....
A London council is to move more than 200 families in temporary accommodation into a former barracks in Canterbury. Redbridge Borough Council said the move was triggered by the "chronic shortage" of affordable housing in London... They were the last representatives of the regular Army in the city, which has had a base in Canterbury since 1794 ... Share this story About sharing. ....
CASTLEROCK — A retired Army colonel accused of driving drunk in a hit-and-run accident that killed a state trooper is expected to accept a plea agreement on Wednesday ... 303-954-1794, jsteffen@denverpost.com or @jsteffendp ....