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Possibly the world's first "collision tolerant flying robot."

The new champion, who came in second last year in the annual contest put on by Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs, bested eight-time champ Joey "Jaws" Chestnut by two dogs on Saturday.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The Nashville Predators have signed free-agent forward Cody Bass to a one-year, two-way contract.

A judge decided the trauma it caused her was 'extreme'.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Forget Fort Knox or the Federal Reserve. Texas has decided to start keeping its gold holdings within in its own borders. But what makes sense politically in such a soverei…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Forget Fort Knox or the Federal Reserve. Texas has decided to start keeping its gold holdings within in its own borders. But what makes sense politically in such a soverei…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Forget Fort Knox or the Federal Reserve. Texas has decided to start keeping its gold holdings within in its own borders. But what makes sense politically in such a soverei…

Texas is the only state that owns an actual stockpile of gold, according to public sector and financial industry experts — not just gold futures or investment positions, but approximately 5,600 gold bars worth around $650 million. The holdings, stored at a New York bank, for some harken back to century-old fears about the security of currency not backed by shiny bullion. [...] Capriglione now thinks private companies would bid to create a depository in exchange for charging storage and service fees. Читать дальше...

Joey Chestnut could not defend his title at the 2015 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest! The 31-year-old 8-time winner was defeated by Matthew “Megatoad” Stonie, who ate 62 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, on Independence Day (July 4) at Coney Island in Brooklyn. Watch the video below! “I just had trouble,” Joey, who [...]

Authorities brace for more attacks as tourists flock to the sea for July 4 weekend

Authorities brace for more attacks as tourists flock to the sea for July 4 weekend

Amid reports that Priyanka Vadra, daughter of AICC president Sonia Gandhi, was contemplating to challenge the order of Himachal Pradesh State Information Commission directing disclosure of details of her land purchase near Shimla, an RTI activist on Saturday filed a caveat in the state High Court.

Russian-language social media users have jumped to the defense of Jennifer Fichter, the Florida English teacher who was sentenced to 22 years in prison for sex with three juveniles. And while Runet users have offered a variety of reasons for defending her, everyone seems to be in agreement that the punishment does not fit the crime.

BAY CITY, Texas (AP) — Six fishermen are safe after being rescued overnight when their fishing boat capsized 6 miles off the Southeast Texas coast. The Coast Guard said in a statement Saturday that the fishermen were in a boat tied to an unmanned oil rig at around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, about 6 miles away from Bay City.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 marks 175th anniversary of first transatlantic passenger service with concerts, fireworks and a flying bell boy

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Saturday that he wants his fellow Republicans who control the Legislature to remove or significantly rein in a facet of the proposed sta…

About one hundred semi-naked animal rights activists covered in fake blood on Saturday protested against the upcoming famous bull run in the Spanish city of Pamplona.

Brit James Ward's match against Canadian Pospisil ended in an agonising five-set defeat 6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 8-6 - here are the big numbers from the game

PARIS - Three years late, France's men got their 4x100-meter relay bronze medal from the London Olympics on Saturday, bumped up from fourth after the U.S. team was disqualified because of Tyson Gay's doping.

William & Mary women's soccer coach John Daly laughs when asked if he sees any similarities in his coaching style and that of Jill Ellis, who is one victory from leading the United States to the Women's World Cup title.

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have identified the shooter and the victim in what they are calling a murder-suicide at a Springfield apartment complex.

SMITHFIELD, Virginia - The black two-story shed still stands out back at 1915 Moonlight Road - a haunting reminder of the brutal dog fights that took place upstairs when NFL quarterback Michael Vick owned the place.

From curious newbies, vengeful writers to paid editors, Wikipedia pages face a host of threats every day.

Sisters record 100m hurdles one-two on American Independence Day, with Tiffany Porter winning ahead of her younger sister Cindy Ofili to secure Britain's two automatic qualifying places for World Championships