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Michael B. Jordan isn’t ashamed he’s still living with his parents, but that doesn’t mean things don’t get awkward from time to time.

Immigrant suspected in crash that killed NFL player had history of arrests

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An immigrant who was living illegally in Indiana when he was arrested in a drunken-driving crash that killed an NFL player had a history of misdemeanor convictions and arrests, including two previous instances of driving under the influence, authorities said Tuesday. President Donald Trump drew added attention to the death of Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson on Twitter, calling the collision "disgraceful." The president also prodded Democrats to work with him on illegal immigration and border security. Читать дальше...

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• Education secretary Betsy DeVos reportedly has a net worth close to $1.3 billion.
• DeVos shares the fortune with her husband, Richard DeVos Jr., the son of billionaire Amway cofounder Richard DeVos.
• The DeVos family reportedly owns a fleet of 12 private jets and four helicopters.

US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is currently the richest member of President Trump's cabinet.

Her husband, Richard DeVos Jr., is part-heir to his father's $5.1 billion fortune... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health authorities say an herbal supplement promoted as an alternative pain remedy contains the same chemicals found in opioids, the addictive family of drugs at the center of a national addiction crisis. The Food and Drug Administration analysis, published Tuesday, makes it more likely that the supplement, kratom (KRAY-tom), could be banned by the federal government. The agency also said it has identified 44 reports of death involving kratom in the U.S., up from 36 reported in November. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health authorities say an herbal supplement promoted as an alternative pain remedy contains the same chemicals found in opioids, the addictive family of drugs at the center of a national addiction crisis. The Food and Drug Administration analysis, published Tuesday, makes it more likely that the supplement, kratom (KRAY-tom), could be banned by the federal government. The agency also said it has identified 44 reports of death involving kratom in the U.S., up from 36 reported in November. Читать дальше...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The lawyer for a former CIA officer accused of illegally retaining classified records is defending his client against accusations he was a Chinese spy. Fifty-three-year-old Jerry Chun Shing Lee made an initial appearance Tuesday in Alexandria, Virginia, after his arrest last month at JFK International Airport. He is charged with illegally retaining classified documents, including names and numbers of covert CIA employees and locations of covert facilities. But some news reports... Читать дальше...

Iranians have political, economic and social demands that must be heard, President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday, one of his clearest statements of the right to air grievances since demonstrations were put down violently in December and January. "People have criticism and objections on the economic issue and they have a right. But the objections aren't only economic. They also have something to say about political and social issues and foreign relations," Rouhani said at a televised news conference. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Tuesday to overhaul how members of Congress and their staffs report sexual harassment on Capitol Hill, a response to reports about the current system's tangle of confusing guidelines and culture of secrecy. "From members to staff, no one should feel unsafe serving in Congress," House Speaker Paul Ryan said in a statement following a voice vote. Capitol Hill has found itself squarely in the center of a national reckoning over sexual misconduct and gender discrimination in the workplace. Читать дальше...

French national coach Cyrille Guimard has criticised Team Sky’s decision to field Chris Froome at next week’s Ruta del Sol, and suggested other riders could refuse to compete against Froome or refuse to undergo anti-doping controls until the case is resolved.

Froome returned an adverse analytical finding for salbutamol during the 2017 Vuelta a España, though news of the case only entered the public domain when it was reported by the Guardian and Le Monde in mid-December.

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CAPE TOWN - Telkom has concluded it's first demonstration of 2.3GHz LTE TDD Massive MIMO (Advanced Multiple Antenna System) in Africa and has deemed it as successful. 

DURBAN - Sharks captain Ruan Botha says strong competition for places in the starting line-up, improved conditioning and a strong desire to move on from the disappointment of the 2017 Currie Cup implosion in October have transformed his squad.

Three president-level television executives are stepping down from their Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) posts as part of a major shakeup under chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra. First, Keith Le Goy will take over for Man Jit Singh, who departs as president of SPE Home Entertainment. Additionally, Andy Kaplan is stepping down as president of Worldwide Networks. Sheraton Kalouria will follow suit, leaving as president and chief marketing officer for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). And going forward... Читать дальше...

• You may not have given much thought to how you use your eggs, but not everyone uses them the same way. 
• Twitter users engaged in a fiery debate over the proper way to empty your egg carton.
• Over 400 tweets were posted as people argued for their egg-using methods, but no one way was agreed upon in the end. 

You've probably never thought about it, but you have your own particular way of removing eggs from the carton, and it's probably different than many others'.

Berlin (dpa) - Die Schlussberatungen von CDU, CSU und SPD ziehen sich erwartungsgemäß in die Länge. Die Verhandlungen liefen zäh, hieß es am Dienstagabend aus Teilnehmerkreisen. Gegen 21.00 Uhr habe es noch keine Einigung bei den Hauptstreitpunkten Befristung von Arbeitsverträgen sowie in der Gesundheitspolitik gegeben, berichteten Teilnehmer der Verhandlungen. In den nächsten zwei Stunden werde es wohl keinen Abschluss geben.Auch den Unions-Mitgliedern der großen Gruppe der mehr als 90 Unterhändler wurde am Abend gesagt... Читать дальше...

A Cornell fraternity was put on a two-year probation after members were busted in a disturbing sex competition they dubbed the “pig roast,” the university said. The sickening game involved the Zeta Beta Tau chapter members racking up points through sexual conquests at the Ivy League campus — all by factoring in the weight of the...

The #MeToo movement has had an impact on many in Hollywood, but maybe not so much in other arenas. Take Trump's arena, for example. Rachel Crooks, one of many who has accused Trump of sexual misconduct, says Donald Trump forcibly kissed her on the lips in 2005 near an elevator in Trump Tower.

Chicago police said area central detectives are conducting a death investigation, but no further updates were available.

New England could be looking at some key losses throughout its organization.

Juventus scored early and often against Sassuolo, hitting the Neroverdi for seven to leapfrog Napoli into first for the time being. Juventus will be without midfielder Blaise Matuidi for the Champions League tie against Tottenham Hotspur after he suffered a thigh muscle injury at the weekend. France international Matuidi is now set to miss at least a month after tests confirmed a tear. "Following the injury sustained against Sassuolo, Blaise Matuidi underwent tests at J|Medical on Monday afternoon... Читать дальше...

A Seminole County alert helicopter helped deputies rescue two lost hikers off a Central Florida trail on Monday.

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