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Despite having one of the largest fintech industries in the world, the US is noticeably behind other regions when it comes to one factor crucial to the future growth of this burgeoning sector — regulation. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Prosecutors say an Arizona woman died from a former Casper doctor's prescription of a drug cocktail of two opioids, a muscle relaxant and anti-anxiety medication. Dr. Shakeel Kahn is accused of illegally selling anti-anxiety and pain-relieving drug prescriptions to patients in six states. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that Jessica Burch filled prescriptions signed by Kahn two days before her death. Federal prosecutors also say the doctor's wife, Lyn Kahn, altered Burch's medical records after she died. Читать дальше...

With mounting incidents of unruly fan behavior at tournaments, golfer suggests potential solution.

South Korea's foreign minister told a US news programme on Sunday that Seoul was "surprised" by how quickly US President Donald Trump accepted an invitation to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Kang Kyung-wha told CBS's Face the Nation that Trump's decision was "courageous." "I think we were all quite surprised by the readiness of that decision (to meet with Kim), said Kang. "I think it was an extremely courageous decision on the part of President Trump. We believe the North Korean leader is now taking stock. Читать дальше...

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FC Dallas hosts an exhausted and damaged Seattle Sounders squad at Toyota Stadium on what should be a cool, cloudy evening in Frisco, Texas. Both teams are no longer in the CCL. Dallas fell to Tauro FC of Panama in the Round of 16. Seattle’s trip to Chivas Guadalajara meant losing a starting quality forward in each round of the continental championship. Each coach can now focus on MLS play until the Open Cup starts June 6 for MLS teams.

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Debra Messing shared magical moments with her onscreen mom Debbie Reynolds on Will and Grace — and when the cameras weren’t rolling.

Turkish-backed members of the Free Syrian Army entered the center of Afrin in northern Syria apparently almost unchallenged on Sunday, March 18, after the two-month Operation Olive Branch to rout Kurdish forces from the city. This video was described as showing the occupation of Afrin by Turkish forces, with a Turkish flag being raised above the Afrin city center building. Other videos and images here, from various Turkish military sources, show different views of events at Afrin’s city center. The Kurdish People’s Protection Units... Читать дальше...

The last time Andreas Gerdes saw his 31-month old daughter, she was being pushed in a stroller outside Giorgio’s Café in Sliema by her mother, Anika De Vilera. As Mr Gerdes approached the stroller to speak to his daughter, Ms De Vilera yanked it away forcefully and strode to the police station in Sliema where she filed a report that Mr Gerdes had violently lashed out at her. The police prosecuted Mr Gerdes. It was the third time that charges were pressed at the behest of Ms De Vilera. (All three... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON – Sen. Rand Paul vowed to do whatever possible to block President Trump’s nominees to head up the State Department and the CIA from securing Senate confirmation. The Kentucky Republican has previously said he’d oppose CIA Director Mike Pompeo moving over to Secretary of State and his deputy Gina Haspel from becoming the first...

Fernando Santos announced his 25-man squad yesterday at Cidade do Futebol on the outskirts of Lisbon and as always, the 63-year-old miracle worker sprung a few surprises.

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• White House senior adviser Jared Kushner's company faked paperwork about three apartment buildings it owned in order to make a huge profit.
• In the documents, obtained by the AP, the company said it didn't have any tenants living in rent-controlled units in the apartment, when in fact it had hundreds.
• The company pushed people out of the buildings in order to sell the properties at 50% more than it paid for them.
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TAMPA, Fla. — A Cirque du Soleil performer has died after falling during a show in Tampa. The theatrical company announced on Twitter Sunday that Yann Arnaud fell Saturday night while performing an aerial straps number during the show VOLTA. Arnaud was taken to a hospital after the fall, where he later died. Cirque du Soleil canceled its final two Tampa shows Sunday while the company and authorities investigate how the accident happened. The entertainment group’s President Daniel Lamarre said, […]

Madrid (AFP) – Lionel Messi delivered another masterful performance as Barcelona sailed past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Sunday to take an 11-point lead over nearest rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga. After putting Chelsea to the sword in the Champions League midweek, Messi scored for the sixth game in a row against Athletic at the Camp Nou to propel Barca closer to the domestic title. “Every day he discovers something new, something different, he’s very aware of what he has to do, what the team needs... Читать дальше...

It’s a good thing that the matchmakers decided to make Raquel Pennington’s title shot official, otherwise they may have had to face her wrath.

It’s a small week for TV fights, headlined by a heavyweight clash on HBO and Sky.

Jimmy Kimble of late night fame went and bought a mess of stuff at the Trump sons’ store.

On March 18, Russia celebrates a day of reunification with the Republic of Crimea. Crimea and Sevastopol returned to Russia after a March 16, 2014, referendum saw a majority of peninsula residents vote to rejoin the nation.

If you had a long, fun day celebrating the feast of St. Patrick yesterday, this Sunday may not feel very fun.

Troops of the 707 Special Forces Brigade currently taking part in the operation Ayem Akpatuma, have arrested at least 12 suspected herdsmen reportedly engaged in the destruction of farmlands in Benue state on the 17 March 2018.