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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on civil trial involving Las Vegas Strip headliner David Copperfield and a British tourist who claims he was seriously hurt in a fall while taking part in a signature Copperfield illusion in 2013 (all times local): 12:55 p.m. A judge in Las Vegas has rejected a request by David Copperfield's attorney to declare a mistrial based on the amount of media coverage that a civil negligence lawsuit involving the magician is getting. Attorney Elaine Fresch complained Tuesday about... Читать дальше...

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid tribute Tuesday to the Armenians who died in the Ottoman Empire during World War I on the occasion of the international Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

Indigenous children make up over 25 per cent of the children in the Canadian Foster Care system. Non-Indigenous foster parents are working to make sure they don't lose their history in the process.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The company formerly known as Yahoo is paying a $35 million fine to resolve federal regulators' charges that the online pioneer deceived investors by failing to disclose one of the biggest data breaches in internet history. The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the action Tuesday against the company, which is now called Altaba after its email and other digital services were sold to Verizon Communications for $4.48 billion last year. The Sunnyvale, California-based company... Читать дальше...

5 African-American women who say they were discriminated against at Pennsylvania golf club said club's second statement signifies 'backpedaling.'

Marvel Studios

Not planning a two-day Marvel Cinematic Universe marathon right before seeing "Avengers: Infinity War?"

Nobody has time for that. 

To accommodate fans who want to freshen up their knowledge, we collected a list of the most essential MCU movies to watch right before you see "Infinity War," which is scheduled for release April 27.

From "Captain America: The First Avenger" to "Thor: Ragnarok," here are the 8 MCU movies you need to catch up on.

(To see where to watch... Читать дальше...

Translated by Ollie Richardson & Angelina Siard 21:56:49 24/04/2018 sputnik-georgia.ru The President of the Center for System Analysis and Forecasting Rostislav Ishchenko commented to Sputnik about the results of the “G7” summit… The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the meeting between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the “G7” in Toronto had a […]

When things are bad Canadians care for each other. Jon McComb says that will keep the collective Canadian heartbeat as steady and strong as ever, even after this month's tragedies.

Paulo Orlando gets shipped down and Justin Grimm lands on the DL

The Royals have activated catcher Salvador Perez and outfielder Alex Gordon from the disabled list, optioning catcher Cam Gallagher and outfielder Paulo Orlando to Omaha to make room on the roster. The return of Perez is a much needed boost to the Royals, who have been without their field general all season. Perez had missed the first four weeks of the season with a knee injury, an MCL tear he suffered while carrying his luggage. Читать дальше...

It’s been quite the trip!

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington this week, where ahead of a fancy state dinner, he's been trying to persuade President Donald Trump to keep the Iran deal in place.

He arrived on Monday before Tuesday's state dinner, and every public minute of it since then has been...interesting.

Jonathan Ernst / Reuters

The weirdness kicked off with this full-on military review at the White House... Читать дальше...

It’s been quite the trip!

French President Emmanual Macron is in Washington this week, where ahead of a fancy State Dinner, he's been trying to persuade President Donald Trump to keep the Iran deal in place.

He arrived on Monday before Tuesday's State Dinner and every public minute of it since then has been...interesting.

Jonathan Ernst / Reuters

The weirdness kicked off with this full-on military review at the White House... Читать дальше...

A Philadelphia court finally ruled that Meek could go free after it was revealed the officer who arrested him back in 2007 was on a secret DA's list of allegedly corrupt cops.

You used to have to travel some 4,000 miles to enjoy The Mozza Salad and about 5,000 miles for a McFlurry Prestigio. No longer.

You used to have to travel some 4,000 miles to enjoy The Mozza Salad and about 5,000 miles for a McFlurry Prestigio. No longer.

A powerful waterspout was captured on video in the Florida Panhandle Sunday. The swirling phenomena was seen tearing through Okaloosa Island, passing over a sound then making landfall in Fort Walton Beach, according to WEAR-TV. Dave Perkins and his wife witnessed the destruction. “Water started coming up out of the Gulf, tore up one of...

CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities say a man facing trial in a Cincinnati nightclub mass shooting that left two people dead and 15 injured received help from a jail inmate to bribe and intimidate witnesses. Hamilton County Assistant Prosecutor David Prem said Tuesday the bribery allegations against Cornell Beckley, the only suspect charged in the March 2017 Cameo nightclub shooting, and inmate Justin Watson could affect the integrity of the justice system. Prosecutors say the 28-year-old Beckley, 26-year-old... Читать дальше...

“We’ve known each other since we were 9,” says Charlotte (Linda Maria Girón) of Jonny (Kenny Scott) in New Conservatory Theatre Center’s “The Mystery of Love and Sex.” That means “we are very much beyond ‘dating.’ In the conventional sense.” But the couple, childhood friends who now live together at college, aren’t strictly platonic either, which gives rise to difficulties of nomenclature. Bathsheba Doran’s play asks how to categorize a relationship for which there’s not much historical precedent... Читать дальше...

This new book provides a comprehensive overview of Kazakhstan’s oil business, but skips over the uncomfortable truth of privatisation deals.

Nicaraguan protesters demanding President Daniel Ortega's resignation have been taking their anger out on a pet project of his wife -- giant steel sculptures scattered around Managua.

No player needing to impress his new head coach, knowing he has to battle to keep his place in the starting lineup, would not show up for a mini-camp, even if that camp is voluntary. So, it must be deduced that Ereck Flowers staying away from the Giants this spring, and especially this week, is...

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the closure of Alcatraz as a federal prison. To mark the occasion, Parc 55 Hotel in downtown San Francisco hosts the traveling exhibit, “Alcatraz: Life on the Rock,” providing visitors with a glimpse of the notorious island’s history. In conjunction with the exhibit, on view through June 28, the hotel features a free speaker series with lectures by survivors of the prison and other Alcatraz experts. On Thursday, April 26... Читать дальше...

If the U.S. pulls out of the Iran nuclear deal, there's no reason for Iran to stay in it either, the country's foreign minister told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Mohamed Salah has become the first player to score 10 goals in Europe in a single season for Liverpool. The Egypt star struck twice in the first half of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg with Roma at Anfield, which the Reds eventually won 5-2 having led 5-0. Salah curled home a spectacular opening goal 35 minutes in, before a delightful chipped second made it 2-0 at the break. It means the 25-year-old is the first Reds player to reach double figures for goals in a European campaign... Читать дальше...

Inventors’ rights can be revoked through a controversial administrative process, the Supreme Court ruled by a seven-to-two margin on Tuesday, a move that promises to continue the trend of invalidation of hundreds of existing patents.