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Mohammed Jaffar, who lurk​​ed around Swift’s Tribeca condo building for months — even making it up to her roof — in the hopes of getting a face-to-face meeting with the star, was sentenced to six months in jail with five months of probation.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The plans for a 3-mile (4.8-kilometer) tram between Louisiana State University and downtown Baton Rouge have morphed into a 10-mile (16-kilometer) express bus route. The Advocate reports the new plan was announced Tuesday by the Capital Area Transit System chairman, Jim Brandt. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome said in February that a streetcar wouldn't be built along Nicholson Drive. Instead, she promised a system of bus rapid transit that would serve a larger number of area residents. Читать дальше...

“The Last Ship” will air its last season this summer. The TNT drama led by Eric Dane will end with its upcoming fifth and final season, Turner chief Kevin Reilly told reporters during the network’s 2018-19 upfront presentation to advertisers in New York City Wednesday. “The Last Ship” centers around the Navy destroyer U.S.S. Nathan James as its captain Tom Chandler (Dane) and crew navigate life following a global catastrophe that nearly kills off the world’s population. The cast also includes Adam Baldwin... Читать дальше...

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Royal weddings are often lavish events. But they're not just happy occasions for the couple and their families — they attract global media attention, high-profile guests, and jubilant crowds.

From horse-drawn carriages to decadent cakes and wedding dresses whose trains seem to billow for miles, here are stunning photos from royal wedding celebrations around the world.

Prince Joel Dawit Makonnen Haile Selassie and Princess Ariana Makonnen of Ethiopia

Hoda Kotb might just be hearing the pitter-patter of a second pair of baby feet.

Three men have been fined after they hurled foul-mouthed abuse at England head coach Eddie Jones following Scotland's Calcutta Cup triumph in February.

Fabio Fognini got the Italian Open crowd fired up with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 win over sixth-seeded Dominic Thiem to reach the third round

Trump says the U.S. hasn't been notified about North Korea's threat to cancel his planned summit with Kim Jong Un next month.

PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says two people are dead and about 157,000 power outages are reported following the ferocious wind, rain and hail storm that bore down on New York's lower Hudson Valley. Cuomo said Wednesday that falling trees in Newburgh claimed the lives of an 11-year-old girl in a parked car and a woman who was driving. The National Weather Service is investigating whether any tornadoes occurred Tuesday. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. reported 78 mph wind gusts and about 1,000 lighting strikes per hour. Читать дальше...

CHICAGO (AP) — At his desk at North Lawndale College Prep High School, Gerald Smith keeps a small calendar that holds unimaginable grief. In its pages, the dean and student advocate writes the name of each student who's lost a family member, many of them to gun violence. And then he deploys the Peace Warriors — students who have dedicated themselves to easing the violence that pervades their world. The Warriors seek out their heartbroken classmates. They offer a hug, and a small bag of candy. Since September... Читать дальше...

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• Weight loss requires adopting healthy eating habits that leave you feeling satisfied.
• Carbs and fat are not the enemy. Both have their place in a healthy weight loss plan.
• If you want to make weight loss easier, you need to move your body. Exercise is key.

Losing weight is no easy feat. With thousands of diets and fitness trends to choose from, it's no wonder many Americans struggle to drop the pounds and keep them off. Читать дальше...

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PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday revealed names of government officials suspended and under investigation due to allegations of corruption. In a media interview, Duterte mentioned several people, including prosecutors and officials from the Department of Justice, Department of Public Works and Highways, Bureau of Customs, and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). On the list, according [...]

The Michigan university where serial sex abuser Larry Nassar practiced medicine announced Wednesday it has agreed to a $500 million settlement with hundreds of former victims of the USA Gymnastics doctor.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Environmental groups and the lead developer of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline were at odds Wednesday over what happens now that a federal appeals court has vacated a key permit for the multistate project. A spokeswoman for Dominion Energy said construction on the 600-mile natural gas pipeline will go on as scheduled. But lawyers for the environmental groups that sued over a permit dealing with effects on threatened and endangered species say all work must stop. "We expect the federal... Читать дальше...

A senior member of Gaza's rulers Hamas said Wednesday that most of the 62 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire during border protests and clashes this week were members of the Islamist group.

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant said in a tweet that he was "very appreciative" of a contract offer from the Baltimore Ravens but does not regret passing on it, even though he still remains a free agent.

You could choose to have a stone wall as part of your upcoming landscaping project or you could be looking to have a more interesting wall. A decorative wall could add a sense of personality to your garden while at the same time being a functional essential. Here is a guide to help you add some foundations to your landscaping project.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The second round of interviews of candidates for New York attorney general has been held in Albany, with another five hopefuls queried by state lawmakers. The process to fill the vacancy created by Eric Schneiderman's abrupt resignation began Tuesday with a bipartisan legislative committee interviewing six candidates, including Barbara Underwood, the acting attorney general. Another five candidates were interviewed Wednesday, with a sixth person failing to show up. Schneiderman... Читать дальше...

For the second time in May Mellieħa residents experienced a rush hour ordeal in the wake of the traffic congestion caused by simultaneous works being carried out in key arterial thoroughfares. The gridlock was the result of the partial closure of the Mistra Bridge due to urgent repairs, resurfacing works at Xemxija Hill and the Mellieħa Bypass reconstruction. Motorists could not even take Triq il-Miżieb as a detour as a temporary one-way arrangement has been in place for a number of weeks.   Affected... Читать дальше...