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Wonder Woman's box office success has killed plans for a prequel TV series
The Lasso of Truth has spoken – Wonder Woman fans will never get to see a prequel series on television. But don't worry, there's a pretty good reason for it. Although The CW had one in the works – it was called Amazon, by the way – the US network has now pulled the...
Xiaomi overtakes Fitbit, Apple in global wearable market
Beijing, Aug 4 (IANS) Xiaomi has overtaken the US-based Fitbit and Apple in global wearable market by capturing 17 per cent share of the total 22 million units that were shipped in the second quarter this year. According to a research by...
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Dow chalks up eighth record close in a row
NEW YORK: The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at its eighth straight record high on Friday, with gains in JPMorgan Chase and other banks after data showed U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in July ......
EU slaps new sanctions on Russia over Siemens turbines to Crimea
The European Union has broadened the scope of sanctions imposed on Russia over the delivery of gas turbines to Crimea. Three Russians individuals, including Deputy Energy Minister Andrei Cherezov, and three Russian companies were added by Brussels on Friday to the blacklist of individuals and firms...
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Fast Facts About Excessive Sweating at School
(NewsUSA) - It's back-to-school and sweat's happening. But while it's "normal" to sweat with heat, exertion or anxiety, 4.8 percent of people -- students included -- experience sweating so excessive it's a serious medical condition...
Alkaline water: Is this newly trendy water better than the rest?
From independent sellers touting month supplies of alkaline water for purchase, to those looking for another way to maintain optimum health, alkaline water has become a buzzword of sorts. But what exactly is this new "it" water? RELATED: Considering the water diet? Here’s what you need to...
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Govt extends School Chalo Abhiyan by a month
Meerut: The state government’s ‘School Chalo Abhiyan’, which was conducted from July1-July31 this year, has been extended for a month till August 31. The drive was aimed at enrolling 26,000 out of school children across the state and officials said that they were able to cover 16,500 kids in one...
Miami schools move toward joining lawsuit against state education law
The Miami-Dade School Board is one step closer to joining a growing number of school districts across Florida in challenging the constitutionality...
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Attorneys seek Venus Williams' cellphone in fatal crash
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for the family of a 78-year-old Florida man who died after a vehicle crash with tennis star Venus Williams are asking to search her cellphone. ......
Federer to compete in Montreal
On Wednesday Roger Federer Swiss tennis player confirmed his participation in the upcoming Montreal Masters, which will take place from August 7-13. The tournament's...
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Lallana injury a big blow to Liverpool hopes of making early statement
Adam Lallana will miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign after being ruled out for a 'significant period of time' with a thigh problem. The midfielder suffered the injury in Wednesday's Audi Cup final penalty shoot-out defeat to Atletico Madrid, during which he was substituted at...
Bolt reaches semifinals in his last 100m race
World record holder Usain Bolt has advanced to the semifinals in his last 100 meters race at the World Championships in London. The 30-year-old Jamaican overcame an aweful start on Friday to win heat 6 in 10.07 seconds. The top three finisher in each heat automatically qualify for the semifinals,...
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Iran's Rouhani sworn in for second term amid US tensions
Iran's Rouhani sworn in for second term amid US tensions
In Iran the ultimate power lies with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He has been ruling the country for nearly three decades, increasingly like an absolute monarch. Constitutionally he has power to lay down the...
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Donald Trump-Russia investigators ask White House for documents about Michael Flynn
Donald Trump-Russia investigators ask White House for documents about Michael Flynn
Investigators probing Donald Trump's alleged links to Russia have asked the White House to hand over documents relating to his former national security adviser Michael Flynn,...
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Deaths due to extreme weather in Europe could increase fifty-fold to reach 152,000 per year by the end of the century. ......
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US seeks UN ban on North Korea exports of coal, iron, lead and seafood
US seeks UN ban on North Korea exports of coal, iron, lead and seafood
United States aims for vote on Saturday to impose sanctions on North Korea’s $3bn export industry following its missile tests in July...
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FBI Monitored 'Fake News' Believed To Be From Russia on Election Day
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CNN reported that the FBI was monitoring social media on Election Day in 2016 as part of an investigation into tracking a suspected Russian disinformation campaign that was using "fake news." Both Facebook and Twitter...
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'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Found Guilty Of Securities Fraud
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Martin Shkreli, the eccentric former pharmaceutical CEO notorious for a price-gouging scandal and for his snide "Pharma Bro" persona on social media, was convicted Friday on federal charges he deceived investors in a...
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US Blackwater guard's murder conviction overturned
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Khyber Agency to be free of terrorism after Khyber-IV operation: Gen Bajwa
Khyber Agency to be free of terrorism after Khyber-IV operation: Gen Bajwa
Khyber Agency will be free of terrorism on completion of the Khyber-IV operation, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa promised in a visit to Rajgal...
A 9-year-old 'Guardian of the Galaxy' applies for NASA job
A 9-year-old 'Guardian of the Galaxy' applies for NASA job
(CNN)A fourth-grader's cover letter grabbed NASA's attention in the search for the next real-life guardian of the planet. Earlier this week, the space agency...
US willing to join UN climate talks despite its intent to exit from Paris agreement
US willing to join UN climate talks despite its intent to exit from Paris agreement
NEW DELHI: The United States has formally submitted a communication to the United Nations (UN) regarding its intent to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on...
Early vote returns show Rwanda leader with 99 percent lead
Early vote returns show Rwanda leader with 99 percent lead
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda's long-time president has 99 percent support with nearly half the ballots counted in Friday's presidential election, according to...
Juno Captures Close-Up Images Of Jupiter's 'Little Red Spot'
Juno Captures Close-Up Images Of Jupiter's 'Little Red Spot'
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has captured spectacular images of Jupiter’s ‘Little Red Spot’ during its latest orbit around the gas giant planet, IFL Science reports....
Planners Require Redevelopment Project In London Neighborhood To Include An LGBT Venue
Planners Require Redevelopment Project In London Neighborhood To Include An LGBT Venue
The governing body of an east London borough has ruled that the developers of the site of a popular gay pub must include an LGBT venue, The Guardian reports....
2,000 Exotic Animals Rescued, 1,000 Found Dead in Californian Warehouse
2,000 Exotic Animals Rescued, 1,000 Found Dead in Californian Warehouse
Authorities made a grisly discovery in Southern California on Friday when they found more than 1,000 dead animals in an industrial complex, according to Fox...
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Take the pay-to-play out of L.A.'s development process
Take the pay-to-play out of L.A.'s development process
How soon they forget. In the months leading up to the March election, Los...
Calling into question the imams' fiery sermons
Calling into question the imams' fiery sermons
Two California imams have drawn criticism for “fiery...
Union-backed bill would tie counties' hands on contract workers
Union-backed bill would tie counties' hands on contract workers
California has 58 county governments, each with its own payroll — and some of those payrolls are...
Not really 'too expensive' to be Jewish; just takes commitment and some checking around for options
Not really 'too expensive' to be Jewish; just takes commitment and some checking around for options
Kudos to Leslee Komaiko for sharing her personal family...
New California rush: Gold digging or gold damage?
New California rush: Gold digging or gold damage?
I read any “gold rush” movements with interest, but just a...
Twists, turns and maybe TMI about USC
Twists, turns and maybe TMI about USC
The unfolding saga of the downfall of ex-USC medical school...
Decolonising Syria's so-called 'queer liberation'
Decolonising Syria's so-called 'queer liberation'
On Rojava's new international LGBTQI brigade, the "war on terror" and the Western left's erasure of...
