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A Chicago-area company that provides software to insurance companies announced Tuesday that it bought a Lincoln software firm.

From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at Petco Park Brett Lawrie isn’t starting at San Diego today. Associated Press/Ben Margot It’s an unusual lineup for the A’s today: Stephen Vogt isn’t playing, as expected, because he got a little extra beat up last night, taking a pitch from Drew Pomeranz right off his mask, leaving his jaw, head and side a little sore. Vogt was crossed up – expecting a curveball, he got a 96 mph fastball to the face. Not much a catcher can do about that. Third baseman Brett... Читать дальше...

By accepting emergency liquidity funds from the ECB, Greece may have forfeited its leverage against its creditors.

Move would help the online retailer manage the shopping experience, rising shipping costs.

In 1978, when writer-director Maya Forbes was 10 years old, her mother went away to graduate school, leaving Forbes and her little sister in the care of their mentally ill dad. The girls, and …

In 1978, when writer-director Maya Forbes was 10 years old, her mother went away to graduate school, leaving Forbes and her little sister in the care of their mentally ill dad. Dad was unable to work, so while mom pursued studies that would improve the family's financial lot, he spent a year and a half raising their daughters in his own unconventional way. Forbes draws on her childhood for her directorial debut, "Infinitely Polar Bear," a quiet, personal film that plays as a cinematic love letter to her dad. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Announcing a $100 million donation, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined his successor Tuesday to break ground for Cornell University's new high-tech campus in New York City. Bloomberg, an engineering major in college, said building a high-tech college campus in the heart of New York City was a long-term vision he had while in office that will bring "thousands of jobs." Cornell Tech was founded in December 2011 when it was selected as the winner of an applied sciences... Читать дальше...

Is Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Lisa Vanderpump leaving the show? – Radar Simon Cowell won’t be returning to American Idol – Gossip Cop Jade Hassoune joins the cast of Shadowhunters – Just Jared Jr John Hurt has pancreatic cancer – Huffington Post Who is celebrating their birthday today? – DListed Model Sarah Mutch has [...]

In the Indonesian village of Moyo Hilir, a group of former migrant workers started small enterprises with promising results, after following a financial education pilot program. Video/Photo: Paolo Bosonin/The Wall Street Journal

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Alpha PVP is sweeping through Florida 'like crack cocaine in the Eighties'

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In the wake of allegations of misconduct within the men's basketball program, new University of Texas President Greg Fenves has ordered a sweeping review of all academic s…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In the wake of allegations of misconduct within the men's basketball program, new University of Texas President Greg Fenves has ordered a sweeping review of all academic s…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In the wake of allegations of misconduct within the men's basketball program, new University of Texas President Greg Fenves has ordered a sweeping review of all academic s…

Swedish Princess Madeleine’s newborn son is too cute for words. The first photo of the newest [...]

Twitter has a lot more work to do than just shuffle around its management, according to analysts.

What was your initial connection to cinema? Was it merely the excitement of seeing a movie on the big screen for the first time? Or was it something deeper? It might not be just about what movie you saw, but who you saw it with. The people you saw movies with when you were young were most likely your parents, grandparents or your siblings. We come to love and cherish the movies we saw during our childhood partly because of how it bonded us with our family. There’s something about that shared experience... Читать дальше...

Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D., Mich.) said that not being able to control currency manipulation in Obama's fast-track trade deal was a deal-breaker, but the deal will probably be approved in the end. She spoke at WSJ's CFO Conference. Photo: Paul Morse

It's that time of year again. Gentle squabbles over moon sightings, the stockpiling of frozen samosas, and the dreaded "Ramadan breath", which means we have to keep a miswak teeth-cleaning stick (or, more likely, a toothbrush) on us at all times. For tomorrow is the start of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

JA Happ vs. Tim Lincecum, 12:45pm Yesterday’s game was one of those great games that makes the disappointment of this year and the past several years…well, not “worth it,” but “more tolerable.” The M’s looked like the team we thought we..

Though the Warriors lead the NBA Finals 3-2 and can win a championship for the first time since 1975 with a victory tonight, discussion surrounding who should be crowned series MVP has been decidedly LeBron James-centric. Only one player has ever won the Finals MVP despite playing for the losing side: Jerry West, playing for a Lakers team that dropped the 1969 championship series to Boston. Other players considered to be serious contenders include Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry. Without further ado... Читать дальше...

‘Dysfunctional’ system automatically deletes messages within 3 months

Francis's popularity will ensure that his views about climate change are taken seriously, writes Peter Stanford

George Michael’s rep says nope, he’s not in rehab. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Redferns via Getty Images) A representative for George Michael has denied a report suggesting the pop veteran has been admitted to a rehab facility in Switzerland, insisting the singer is simply enjoying an extended vacation. The singer was rumored to have been seeking treatment at the Kusnacht Practice near Zurich following a report published by German newspaper Bild. Michael’s friend Jake Panayiotou also told Britain’s The Sun newspaper, “He’s not well. Читать дальше...

Government agrees to delay vote and listen to concerns over campaign rules