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Edwin M. Truman and Joseph E. Gagnon, PIIE senior fellows and former Federal Reserve officials, discussed the economic ramifications and the reasoning behind the Federal Open Market Committee's decision not to raise interest rates.

A Los Angeles jury’s denial of damages to an eighth-grade student who was led into having sex with her teacher prompted the Legislature to change state law: A minor’s “consent” to sex with an adult in a position of authority cannot be used as a defense in a civil suit. That law takes effect next year. But on Wednesday, a state appeals court said the trial judge never should have let the jury consider the girl’s consent under current law, and granted her a new trial in her suit against the school district. Читать дальше...

In this week's news, we preview Davis Cup weekend, Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka reunite and Caroline Wozniacki and JJ Watt no longer an item?

The second installment of “The Maze Runner” takes place in a mythical post-apocalyptic city. Find out how Weta Digital took an unusual approach to creating the vast, ruined landscape by building the entire city first, then destroying it.

The second installment of “The Maze Runner” takes place in a mythical post-apocalyptic city. Find out how Weta Digital took an unusual approach to creating the vast, ruined landscape by building the entire city first, then destroying it.

Russia's oil and gas industry faces long-term systemic problems, even in the unlikely scenario that the price of oil rises sharply again. This has severe implications for the country's economic prospects. | Русский

Just what can Congress delegate? Alexander "Sasha" Volokh discusses his article in the new Cato Supreme Court Review.

The legendary rock band The Rolling Stones are planning to come out with a new album, after a hiatus of more than 10 years, in 2016, says band member Keith Richards. He said so while promoting his solo album Crosseyed Heart.

Whether you're after waves, ringlets or spirals, IndyBest finds gadgets to give your hair a style-over

We asked 11 fashion jetsetters for their ultimate packing tips.

In Israel, volunteerism is a core part of the culture. Israeli children spend many hours each week involved in community projects through their youth movements.

In honor of the July 2015 charter flight, we checked in with four Olim from last year’s flight – and found them thriving with their family, building successful careers and giving back to the country.

Who knows what will happen Friday night, when Kanye headlines the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Vegas? To prepare, we’ve compiled a list of his nine craziest onstage moments. Maybe whatever happens in Vegas will end up rounding a future list of Kanye’s top 10.

While it must be great to be a billionaire, it’s probably impossible to shop for one. From a trip around the world to the present of regality, these are the top gifts to give the 1 percenter in your life

Traveling with a baby is hard. First of all, if your baby makes even the slightest peep, you have to worry about getting the stink eye from other passengers. Second, babies need a lot of stuff. There’s the bottles, diaper bags, strollers, car seats, and toys that will keep them occupied.

Still searching for that last-minute costume? From the Northeast to the Southwest, Pinterest has complied a list of the most unique costume stores in America. These places are filled to the brim with ghoulish goodies guaranteed help you find some original Halloween duds.

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for friends and family can be insanely stressful. The key is to start early, and as you’re flying home for Thanksgiving, you just might encounter a SkyMall magazine on your flight. Here are some odd gifts to give this holiday season.

Whether you’re buying online or hitting the stores, there are a plethora of gifts that are sure to impress the frequent traveler in your life this holiday season. To help you buy the perfect present, we’ve complied the following list of products that will not only improve your next trip, but also make you look good on the road.