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The No Child Left Behind Act, with its rules about everything from teacher qualifications to school interventions, has finally been replaced. What took so long? Finally getting the left and right to agree that Washington had gone too far. But is the Every Student Succeeds Act, NCLB’s replacement, really designed to withdraw Washington from the nation’s classrooms? And is there danger that the U.S. Department of Education will write regulations maintaining federal power no matter what the statute’s intent? Читать дальше...

Watch: Australia’s beautiful scenic coastline and 19 UNESCO sites have to be seen to be believed.

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In this week's news, we celebrate tennis' top all-sport athletes. From Rafa, Roger and Nole playing soccer to Gael Monfils' monster slam dunks, these are the players who have thrilled making their mark in other sports.

What broad constitutional legacy does Antonin Scalia leave? Ilya Shapiro comments.

Apple TV is a great streaming video and media box – here are some tricks to master it.

What better way to celebrate Fashion Week than with a shoot featuring a global icon in an assemblage of outré looks by the world’s best designers? We called in the best, most fashion-forward pieces of the spring 2016 season, and designers Rick Owens, Balmain, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Jeremy Scott, and Sonia Rykiel all heeded our call.  Check out the slideshow to see the exclusive looks.

How? What? Why? Answers to 500 Questions, Big and Small, from Independent Readers

 The Tailored Sportsman Trophy Hunter is our most popular selling breech in the Tailored Sportsman line.

We caught up with Jacquelyn Tryde, marketing assistant for the swank Four Seasons Hong Kong in the Central District — a chic native, and cultural ambassador for guests who want to learn more about regional cuisine and shopping.

This bold cyclist biked over 4,000 miles solo from the west coast of Canada to the east coast.

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Stephan James, star of the new Jesse Owens biopic “Race,” explains how he prepared to star as the once-fastest man on the planet. Co-star Jason Sudeikis and Owens two daughters also talk about the superstar athlete who broke numerous records and won four gold medals at the controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics.

When humans touch down on an exoplanet they'll need some new tools—like NASA's prototype mining robot and the Z-2 suit made for Martian hiking trips.

Growing food in space is hard. Keeping a limited supply of water clean and drinkable is no easy task either. Here's how NASA is going to science meals for interplanetary travel.

There is no mapping app for deep space, at least not yet. If we're going to explore there we'll need new navigation tools. Here's how NASA is going to keep its rockets on target.

Serious economic reforms cannot be implemented unless Russia's political atmosphere and institutions grow more supportive of individual freedom. | Русский

Another week, another disappointing result after United lost to a low quality Sunderland outfit at the Stadium of Light. Low quality you say? A phrase that aptly describes the team that Louis van Gaal has built. With the Champions League now seemingly out of reach Ed & Paul ask – why has the Dutchman still got a job and just how toxic is his legacy at the club? In addition to looking back on United's trip to Sunderland there's a look forward to United's match with number-crunchers Midtjylland in Denmark. Читать дальше...

Another week, another disappointing result after United lost to a low quality Sunderland outfit at the Stadium of Light. Low quality you say?

Another week, another disappointing result after United lost to a low quality Sunderland outfit at the Stadium of Light. Low quality you say?

Another week, another disappointing result after United lost to a low quality Sunderland outfit at the Stadium of Light. Low quality you say? A phrase that aptly describes the team that Louis van Gaal has built. With the Champions League now seemingly out of reach Ed & Paul ask – why has the Dutchman still […]

Way up we feel blessed.

Tonight, Big Sean showed up to the 58th Grammys looking fly as hell.

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I mean, he was nominated for an award, but most importantly he looked super f-i-n-e.

His song, "One Man Can Change The World" featuring Kanye West and John Legend, was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

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He looked extra dapper in his white suit. Читать дальше...

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Nissan released a new video featuring self-parking office chairs to promote its autonomous driving technology.