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TEGA CAY, S.C.- The St. Andrews University women's golf team finished in 6th place out of 12 teams at the NAIA-AAC Direct Qualifier that was played at Tega Cay CC in S.C. on Tuesday.

TEGA CAY, S.C.- The St. Andrews University women's golf team is currently sitting in 6th place out of 12 teams after round one in the NAIA-AAC Direct Qualifier that was played at Tega Cay CC in S.C.

The president appears ready to blithely sacrifice his nominee for veterans affairs secretary as part of a long-running war against the Senate confirmation process.

Prosecutors in Athens on Tuesday ordered a preliminary investigation into UNICEF in Greece over suspected corruption, according to judicial sources.

Why Are Militants Using Drones? UAV Weapons Have Spread Far Beyond Nation States

Why Are Militants Using Drones? UAV Weapons Have Spread Far Beyond Nation States by David Brennan - Newsweek

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

April 24, 2018

As a display of enduring friendship and the important bilateral partnership, U.S. Ambassador Roberta S. Jacobson and U.S. Consul General in Nuevo Laredo Phillip Linderman, along with local officials, dedicated the new U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico today.

The new U.S. Consulate General provides a safe and secure platform for diplomacy and includes an office building... Читать дальше...

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

April 24, 2018

As a display of enduring friendship and the important bilateral partnership, U.S. Ambassador Roberta S. Jacobson and U.S. Consul General in Nuevo Laredo Phillip Linderman, along with local officials, dedicated the new U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico today.

The new U.S. Consulate General provides a safe and secure platform for diplomacy and includes an office building... Читать дальше...

21st Century Fox chief Rupert Murdoch is officially on the guest list for tonight’s state dinner at the White House, a person familiar with the matter told TheWrap on Tuesday.

Graduation is a time to celebrate your accomplishments, but remember the photos will probably stick around for a while. 

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas newspaper owner is buying four other regional papers. The Manhattan Mercury says Seaton Publishing Company of Manhattan has signed a contract to buy the Junction City Daily Union. The purchase will be effective May 1. The 103-year-old company is also acquiring First Infantry Division Post, the Wamego Smoke Signal and Wamego Times as part of the deal. Ned Seaton is the president of Seaton Publishing and publisher of The Mercury. He says the merger will... Читать дальше...

Computer science concepts are often named after real-world equivalents. 

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Walt Disney Studios has previewed a scene from the Star Wars spinoff "Solo" featuring the card game where Han Solo and Lando Calrissian meet at CinemaCon Tuesday in Las Vegas. The scene cuts off right as the two space scoundrels decide to bet their ships. The studio also unveiled early footage from its live-action adaption of "Dumbo" and "Aladdin," starring Will Smith as the Genie, and showed the first scene from "The Incredibles 2," which picks up right where the first left off in 2004. Читать дальше...

The post Pelosi Opposes Litmus Test on Abortion for Democrats: ‘I Get Some Heat’ for It appeared first on Washington Free Beacon.

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): 12:30 p.m. A judge in Las Vegas has rejected a call by David Copperfield's attorney for a mistrial based on the amount of media coverage that a civil negligence lawsuit involving the world-famous illusionist is getting. Attorney Elaine Fresch complained Tuesday... Читать дальше...

Accused Waffle House killer Travis Reinking’s $2 million bond was revoked by a judge Tuesday after public outcry. Reinking, 29, was arrested Monday for allegedly opening fire at a Nashville, Tenn., Waffle House — killing four people and wounding others — while wearing nothing but a green jacket. Davidson County Judge Michael Mondelli didn’t say...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that his pick for Veterans Affairs secretary might want to withdraw after the emergence of allegations about inappropriate workplace behavior, including over-prescribing prescription drugs and drinking on the job. Trump said he would stand behind Dr. Ronny Jackson, calling the White House doctor "one of the finest people that I have met." But he questioned why Jackson would want to put up with the scrutiny, which he characterized as unfair. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that his pick for Veterans Affairs secretary might want to withdraw after the emergence of allegations about inappropriate workplace behavior, including over-prescribing prescription drugs and drinking on the job. Trump said he would stand behind Dr. Ronny Jackson, calling the White House doctor "one of the finest people that I have met." But he questioned why Jackson would want to put up with the scrutiny, which he characterized as unfair. Читать дальше...

Shkodran Mustafi has told Kicker that he has no intention of leaving Arsenal this summer. What’s the word? The Germany international has received plenty of criticism from fans over the past few weeks for his performances at the back. Against Southampton and Newcastle United, the centre-back, who joined the Gunners from Valencia in 2016, was caught out at his back post. The costly mistakes have led to suggestions that Mustafi could be shown the exit door, but the man himself is not prepared to give up. Читать дальше...

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The "Smallville" actress will be held under house arrest while she awaits trial in Brooklyn Federal court.

The "Smallville" actress will be held under house arrest while she awaits trial in Brooklyn Federal court.

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Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" is going to feature battles of epic proportions.

The latest installment of the franchise unites superheros from all over the Marvel Cinematic Universe to fight against Thanos. Early reviews are largely positive, and fans are gearing up for all the surprises in store.

"Infinity War" hits theaters April 27.

For now, see what the cast looks like in real life.

Tony Stark becoming Iron Man started everything in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Читать дальше...

New spooky sci-fi horror game from the creators of “Eyes – the horror game”.

As the one and only Sniper X, you’ll team up with action star Jason Statham to become the free world’s ultimate weapon against the forces of chaos and terror! As part of the Statham’s elite paramilitary team SPEAR, you’ll work side by side to dismantle terrorists and rogue states that conventional forces can’t touch.