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Moscow and Riyadh could cooperate on building wind farms in Saudi Arabia.

Moscow and Riyadh could cooperate on building wind farms in Saudi Arabia.

Egyptologists from the University of Basel in Switzerland investigated the prosthesis using modern microscopy, X-ray technology, and computer tomography.

What does Pride mean to you? 

That simple question with countless answers is the basis of a new social campaign called #PrideIs. The campaign, which launched in June for LGBTQ Pride Month, encourages young queer people to celebrate their identity and community filling in the blank: #PrideIs _______.  The Hetrick-Martin Institute, which is the oldest LGBTQ youth organization in the United States, created the initiative.

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The 26-year-old USAC champion will drive the No. 36 Chevrolet for MB Motorsports.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Southern California surfers are stoked after setting a Guinness World Record for largest surf paddle-out. The record became official Tuesday after 511 surfers formed a circle and held hands for one minute while floating off Huntington Beach. The Orange County Register says (http://bit.ly/2sWjn3m ) the group contended with morning fog, strong

By Ali P. Gordon, UCF Forum columnist

I love college sports. I’ve got the Knights, Yellow Jackets, Tar Heels, Hoyas, Maroon Tigers – you name it. If I can catch a game, I will.

There is literally no way to lose!

Lucasfilm has fired directors from an almost-finished movie, with unforeseen or at least unknown consequences, like how to handle the dicey issue of directing credit, and how extensive any “additional” shooting becomes thanks to having a new person behind the camera. “The Force Awakens” clearly ended up being a very different movie from what was advertised when the first couple of teaser trailers were released — notably, a lot of seemingly significant lines that were presented as voice-over in the trailers weren’t in the finished product... Читать дальше...

BOISE, Idaho — Police in Idaho are searching nationwide for a man they say should be considered “armed and dangerous” in connection with the shooting deaths of three women in Idaho. Canyon County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Marv Dashiell says 60-year-old Gerald “Mike” Bullinger, formerly of Ogden, Utah, is considered a person of interest in the

WASHINGTON — An experimental drug is showing promise against an untreatable eye disease that blinds older adults — and intriguingly, it seems to work in patients who carry a particular gene flaw that fuels the damage to their vision. Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss among seniors, gradually eroding

A Bavarian teen is being investigated for attempted grievous bodily harm after shooting at the Thai monarch with a toy gun as the king was cycling by. Another teen, who was also part of the play shooting, is a minor and cannot be prosecuted.
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“HATE speech”, activists on college campuses like to say, “is not free speech”. Ted Wheeler, the mayor of Portland, Oregon, made the point last month in reference to a man who uttered anti-Muslim slurs before killing two people who challenged him. “Hate speech is not protected by the First Amendment”, Mr Wheeler said.

“HATE speech”, activists on college campuses like to say, “is not free speech”. Ted Wheeler, the mayor of Portland, Oregon, made the point last month in reference to a man who uttered anti-Muslim slurs before killing two people who challenged him. “Hate speech is not protected by the First Amendment”, Mr Wheeler said. For decades, the Supreme Court has politely disagreed. And once again on June 19th, in a unanimous ruling regarding a Portland-based rock band, the justices clarified that offensive... Читать дальше...

The questionable attire involves a uniform that incorporates a forest camouflage pattern — despite Afghanistan being primarily desert.

As the UK basks in the hottest June day in 41 years, people up and down the country have found ways to keep cool.

Global liquor behemoth Diageo says it will pay up to $1 billion to buy a tequila brand co-founded by movie star George Clooney.

Unfazed by Janata Dal-United's decision to back NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind, major opposition parties will meet on Thursday amid indications that former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar could be their nominee for the country's highest constitutional post.

The carrier, which is owned by Sprint, said U.S. customers who purchase certain iPhone models through July 31 can receive 12 months of voice, data and text-message service for $1. [...] for a carrier to only sell a single manufacturer’s phones is unusual for an industry which has usually offered a wide range of handsets. Prepaid carriers are facing fierce competition from conventional plans offered by AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. On Wednesday, Virgin Mobile said customers who buy... Читать дальше...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police in Idaho are searching nationwide for a man they say should be considered "armed and dangerous" in connection with the shooting deaths of three women in Idaho.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police in Idaho are searching nationwide for a man they say should be considered "armed and dangerous" in connection with the shooting deaths of three women in Idaho.