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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A coyote taking a daylight stroll through Philadelphia was trapped under a large metal trash bin near a school Thursday and it was later euthanized. The coyote was spotted along the city's downtown waterfront before police and animal control officers cornered and trapped it about 3 miles away in south Philadelphia. Thursday's encounter marked the second time in a week that Philadelphia police have dealt with a coyote. On Monday, one was captured and released in a city park about 15 miles away from the school. Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — 20th Century Fox Chairman and CEO Stacey Snider addressed Disney's deal to purchase most of Fox and also gave a first look at the highly anticipated Freddie Mercury biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" in a wide-ranging and emotional presentation to theater owners and exhibitors Thursday at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas. Rami Malek's transformation into the Queen front-man certainly ended the session on a high note, as attendees got a glimpse of the band's epic journey from outcasts to superstars.

• In the most recent Money Diaries, a Gaming Analyst in Las Vegas tells us what she spends in one week.
• The 24-year-old lives with her parents allowing her to spend more of her $50,000 salary on "fun" things.
• This week, she spent money on a flight to Portland, Oregon for her birthday. 
• She also spends money on drinks, including a Tequila Sunrise to cope with her recent break-up. 

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. Читать дальше...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An agency director fired by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds harassed female subordinates for years by making crude sexual comments and pressuring one to go into his hotel room during work travel, according to a graphic complaint released Thursday. After keeping the document secret for a month, the governor released a March 21 letter that detailed allegations against Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison and pleaded for her help stopping him. Reynolds fired Jamison on March 24... Читать дальше...

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is chasing midfield reinforcements this summer as he seeks to topple Manchester City off the top of their Premier League perch next season but a fierce battle could be set to take place in the market. The Reds have been widely attributed with an interest in Napoli ace Jorginho this summer but The Daily Star states both Manchester United and Manchester City are also eyeing a deal for the Italy international. Jorginho is set to be in the middle of a £50m transfer tussle... Читать дальше...

COLUMBUS—The Ohio Department of Health on Thursday issued an advisory for people at higher risk of contracting hepatitis A to get vaccinated.

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland will skip a NATO summit in Brussels in order to continue continental trade negotiations with the US and Mexico in Washington, her office said Thursday.

Long before the Cosby trial, black women paved the way for our current robust national conversation about sexual violence.

Erie's district attorneys office and city police are stepping up efforts to help victims of domestic violence. DA Jack Daneri's office donated ten Tracfones to the Erie Police Department. Officers respond to several domestic calls a day, and oftentimes the victims don't reach out for help. The officers may not want to use their personal phones, and victims may not have private access to a phone to call for help on their own. So, officers will have the phones on-hand, and...

A victory in pole vault and all-conference performances in the women's 1,500 meter run, men's 4x400 meter relay and the men's 5,000-meter walk race highlighted Georgetown College men's and women's track and field Mid-South Conference Championship meet this past weekend.

NEW YORK (AP) — In a story April 20 about black voters, The Associated Press reported erroneously that White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders noted that black unemployment had reached a record high under President Donald Trump's leadership. Sanders said that black employment, not unemployment, had reached a record high. A corrected version of the story is below: Dems to black activists: Trump is 'the darkness' Ambitious Democrats to black activists: President Trump is 'the darkness' By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) ... Читать дальше...

The White House released photos on Thursday of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and Mike Pompeo, the newly confirmed secretary of state, taken during his Easter weekend trip to North Korea.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Thursday as Facebook led a rally by technology companies. Most of the market moved higher as interest rates declined from the four-year highs reached over the last few days. Facebook saw its stock price wither last month after its data privacy scandal, but shares surged Thursday as the controversy didn't appear to affect the social media platform's business in the first quarter. Other big technology companies like Alphabet and Microsoft also rallied and reversed some of their recent losses. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Thursday as Facebook led a rally by technology companies. Most of the market moved higher as interest rates declined from the four-year highs reached over the last few days. Facebook saw its stock price wither last month after its data privacy scandal, but shares surged Thursday as the controversy didn't appear to affect the social media platform's business in the first quarter. Other big technology companies like Alphabet and Microsoft also rallied and reversed some of their recent losses. Читать дальше...

That kid dozing in the back of class may be smarter than you think. Researchers at the University of Delaware and University of Pennsylvania found that teens who napped routinely had better sustained attention, nonverbal reasoning ability and spatial memory. They also tended to get a better night’s sleep. The scientists examined the sleep patterns...

As internet platforms are aggressively expanding their “moderation” of problematic content in response to increased pressure from policymakers and the public, how can we best hold them accountable and make sure that these private censorship regimes are fair, proportionate, accurate and unbiased?

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 31 additional cases of E. coli illness Wednesday in the ongoing outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region. This brings the total number of ill individuals to 84 people across 19 states. Colorado, Georgia and South Dakota join the growing list of states impacted since the first individuals started feeling unwell March 13. Health officials investigating the outbreak have obtained information on 78 of the sick... Читать дальше...

The White House has released photos from CIA Director Mike Pompeo’s “secret” trip to Pyongyang — which show the new secretary of state chatting and shaking hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The pictures were posted online Thursday not long after Pomepo’s new position was confirmed by the Senate. “Great to have Secretary...

PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — The union that represents the deputies who responded to the Florida high school massacre approved a no-confidence vote on the sheriff. The Broward Sheriff's Office Deputies Association announced Thursday that its members voted overwhelmingly against Sheriff Scott Israel in the symbolic election. Union President Jeff Bell says the major issue was Israel's handling of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High that left 17 people dead. Israel last week strongly denounced... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday: Facebook Inc., up $14.47 to $174.16 The social media company had a strong first quarter as its data privacy scandal didn't appear to hurt its business. Ford Motor Co., up 32 cents to $11.43 The automaker said it will stop selling most if its car lines in North American to cut costs. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., up $82.98 to $422.50 The Mexican food chain had a better-than-expected first quarter and said its sales improved. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp's sales at established cafes in its U.S.-dominated Americas region grew slightly more than expected in the latest quarter amid increasing competition from upscale independent cafes, convenience stores and fast-food chains. Sales at Americas region cafes open at least 13 months rose 2 percent in the second quarter ended April 1, Starbucks said Thursday. Analysts polled by Consensus Metrix expected a gain of 1.8 percent.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan has forced out the House chaplain, Reverend Patrick Conroy. Conroy has served as the chamber's chaplain since 2011 but offered his resignation last week at Ryan's request. Conroy's resignation letter said he was offering to step down at Ryan's request, calling his seven years of House service "one of the great privileges of my life." Ryan spokeswoman Ashlee Strong would not reveal the speaker's reasons for forcing Conroy out. Conroy is a Roman Catholic priest from the Jesuit order. Читать дальше...

Hibs came from a goal down to beat Aberdeen 3-1 in the SFA Youth Cup final at Hampden as Grant Murray’s side completed a league and cup double.