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Stocks Extend Modest Gains Late; Facebook Reaches Milestone
Futures for the Dow Jones industrial average, S&P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 edged higher Thursday night as the major averages staged a modest rebound following Wednesday's sharp sell-off. Once again, the FANG+ stocks led the way. Apple (AAPL) and...
Amazon Charts ranks books by what people are actually reading
Bestseller lists like the one at the New York Times measure a book's success by how many copies its sold. What it doesn't do is tell you how many of those books are being read, nor how fast. Amazon Charts aims to fix this problem with a new, weekly b... ......
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Irish finance minister resigns
DUBLIN, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Following Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) and Fine Gael (United Ireland Party) leader Enda Kenny's announcement to resign as party leader, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said Thursday he will step down as a cabinet minister when a new prime minister assumes office in...
U.S. launches probe of Boeing dumping, subsidy claims vs Bombardier
SEATTLE (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it was launching an investigation into claims by Boeing Co that Canadian plane maker Bombardier Inc dumped CSeries jetliners in the U.S. market and is being unfairly subsidized by the Canadian government. ......
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New Zika virus inhibitor identified
Washington: A new research has brought a drug to treat Zika infections closer to reality. The team led by Alexey Terskikh and Alex Strongin from Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) discovered a compound that prevents the virus from spreading. “We identified a small...
Yoga takes different shape for different people
A yoga-teaching ex of mine could execute a precise chaturanga and Instagram-perfect arm-balance but, off the mat – how do I put this – did not demonstrate a singular "yogic" quality. ......
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How do you get girls to school in the least educated country on Earth?
Niger is last among 187 countries in the UN’s education index, but getting girls into school affects many other areas of development. What can be done?...
Ryan visits NYC school run by prominent charter advocate
NEW YORK (AP) — Scores of protesters greeted House Speaker Paul Ryan as he visited a New York City school run by an advocate who was considered for the post of U.S. secretary of education. Moskowitz, a Democrat, announced in November that she was taking herself out of the running to serve as...
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Murray loses in straight sets to Coric at Madrid Open
World No.1 Andy Murray has suffered a shock exit in his 3rd round match of Madrid Open at the hands of 20-year-old Borna Chori. The top-ranked Murray was outplayed by the Croatian 6-3, 6-3 in his 5th loss of the year. He has won only one tournament this season and hasn't made...
Murray makes Madrid last 16, Pouille bows out
World number one Andy Murray was the headline act at the Madrid Open on Tuesday and the Scot booked his place in the third round with a straight-sets victory over Marius Copil. The Romanian put in a creditable display despite ultimately losing 6-4 6-3 and looked good value for his first foray into...
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Real Madrid join race for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak
Los Blancos will consider moving for one of their rivals' star players should they fail in potential moves for David de Gea and Thibaut Courtois ......
Monaco Claim Ligue 1 Title After 17 Years With St Etienne Win
Paris: Monaco claimed their first Ligue 1 title in 17 years with one game to spare when they beat St Etienne 2-0 at home on Wednesday to bring an end to Paris St Germain's four-year reign as champions. Monaco, who took their tally in a swashbuckling season to 104 goals, needed a draw to be...
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Reports: GOP Discussing Possibility Pence May Be Replacing Trump As President
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Reports: GOP Discussing Possibility Pence May Be Replacing Trump As President
Reports: GOP Discussing Possibility Pence May Be Replacing Trump As President
Multiple media sources are now reporting Republicans are starting to discuss the possibility Vice President Mike Pence may be replacing Donald Trump as president. Scandals such as the firing of FBI Director James Comey...
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Greek Police Clash With Protesters As Parliament Debates Spending Cuts
Greek Police Clash With Protesters As Parliament Debates Spending Cuts
Greek police fired teargas at anti-austerity protesters who were outside parliament on Thursday while lawmakers were arguing over more spending cuts demanded by international lenders to the country in exchange for...
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Alleging Facebook Liable For Supporting Terrorists
Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Alleging Facebook Liable For Supporting Terrorists
A federal judge dismissed two lawsuits that sought to hold Facebook Inc responsible for supporting terrorist groups that used their social media platform to spread their messages of violence, according to Reuters. U.S....
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Car Veers Into Crowd In NYC Times Square: 1 Dead, 22 Injured
Car Veers Into Crowd In NYC Times Square: 1 Dead, 22 Injured
A man appeared drunk after he drove his car the wrong way on a Times Square street and struck pedestrians after veering on the sidewalk on Thursday, leaving one teenage girl dead and 22 injured, according to The...
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Robert Mueller could save Trump’s presidency
Robert Mueller could save Trump’s presidency
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller was appointed on Wednesday as special counsel to investigate ties between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russian officials. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein just did...
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Faced with slaughter they fled, now their safe haven teeters on the brink
Faced with slaughter they fled, now their safe haven teeters on the brink
(CNN)Imvepi Refugee Camp, Uganda: Seventeen-year-old Blessing Akujo stands motionless, watching the flatbed trucks fill with their human cargo in the midday sun. Hundreds of her fellow refugees pack UN-issued water...
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Hope in battle against 'deadliest disease you've never heard of'
Hope in battle against 'deadliest disease you've never heard of'
Second only to malaria as a deadly parasite, visceral leishmaniasis is a major killer – but also a key cause of poverty...
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US Set to Impose New Sanctions On Venezuela
US Set to Impose New Sanctions On Venezuela
The Trump administration is set to impose new sanctions on members of the Venezuelan Supreme Court for stripping the opposition-led congress of all power...
Brazil’s Temer: ‘I won’t resign’ amid corruption claims
Brazil’s Temer: ‘I won’t resign’ amid corruption claims
Rio De Janeiro — Brazilian President Michel Temer on Thursday rejected calls for his resignation, saying he will fight allegations that he endorsed the paying...
Greek Parliament Approves More Economic Austerity
Greek Parliament Approves More Economic Austerity
The Greek Parliament approved another round of tough economic cuts and austerity measures Thursday to assure itself another installment payment of European...
Storm Chasers Create Traffic Jam In Tornado Alley
Storm Chasers Create Traffic Jam In Tornado Alley
The movie “Twister," the prevalence of smartphone technology, the glorification of extreme tornado videos on the Web and TV are among the reasons for the...
Poll: No Honeymoon To Fix France's Problems For Macron, Philippe After French Election
Poll: No Honeymoon To Fix France's Problems For Macron, Philippe After French Election
A poll reveals public confidence in France’s new elected president and newly appointed prime minister are at the lowest level for French leaders starting their...
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Announces He Will Step Down In June
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Announces He Will Step Down In June
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced Thursday that he will step down on June 30, leaving his...
Brazil's Temer: 'I won't resign' amid corruption allegations
Brazil's Temer: 'I won't resign' amid corruption allegations
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Michel Temer on Thursday rejected calls for his resignation, saying he will fight allegations that he endorsed the...
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The one mistake Trump opponents can’t make now
The one mistake Trump opponents can’t make now
Don’t underestimate his survival skills — he may be down, but he’s far from out. ......
Our commander in chief has no command of himself
Our commander in chief has no command of himself
It’s hard to master others when compulsions of revenge master you. ......
The guardrails can’t contain Trump
The guardrails can’t contain Trump
But removing him by way of the 25th Amendment would be the most destabilizing event in American...
There’s no clear winner for America in Iran’s presidential election
There’s no clear winner for America in Iran’s presidential election
From the U.S. point of view, it’s not clear that there’s a side to root for. ......
Considering impeachment? Slow down.
Considering impeachment? Slow down.
The process is for presidential misconduct when all other mechanisms have failed. ......
Republicans should be relieved Mueller will serve as special prosecutor
Republicans should be relieved Mueller will serve as special prosecutor
His appointment will allow Trump and Republicans to again concentrate on turning the country around....
A judge’s snoozing puts a vital transit link in peril
A judge’s snoozing puts a vital transit link in peril
The Purple Line’s prospects are fading fast on account of reckless judicial inertia. ......
