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Leon Klinghoffer was killed during the hijacking of the Achille Lauro — and later became a character in a controversial opera. His daughters want people to know him in a different way.

A group of youths has become a role model for mandals here.

Gap Inc. reported September same-store sales down 1%, driven by a 10% decline at Banana Republic versus 2% increase last year. Gap Inc. same-store sales were flat the previous year. Old Navy was positive 4% this year compared to positive 1% the previous year. Gap Global same-store sales were flat versus negative 3% last year. Gap Inc. expects expects gross margins to remain the same. The company reported net sales of $1.46 billion for the period ending Oct. 3, a 1% decrease from $1.48 billion in the five-week period ending Oct. Читать дальше...

Officials from the Treasury, Commerce, and State Departments visit Cuba this week to grasp a better understanding of the country's economy. They want to know how far the U.S. can go in doing business with Cuba under the limits of the half-century old embargo. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker led the delegation, despite criticism from those who say the move comes too soon.

You hear that? It’s the sound of pets rejoicing

The office of the deputy collector, Bicholim, has received a total of 67 nominations including 22 nominations that were filed on the last day of filing nominations on Thursday.

Top brass at a Colorado Army post are all smiles after a 2-year-old girl interrupted a general's speech to dash across the room and hug her dad, who had just come home from a nine-month deployment.

The Goa state election commission (GSEC) has received a total of 791 nominations, including 292 on the last day, for elections in a total of 159 wards in 11 municipal councils as the process of accepting nominations from candidates closed on Thursday.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Gina Rodriguez raved about the "incredible" Britney Spears, and said the singer's knack for comedy will shine through in her "Jane the Virgin" guest spot.

NEW YORK - NBC News correspondent Kate Snow says that bringing 29 women who have accused Bill Cosby of assault together for a "Dateline NBC" special Friday took on an importance beyond the individual cases.

The Spanish singer Bebe is know for gutsy pop songs, particularly the tough “Malo,” her 2004 breakout hit which fought back against domestic violence...

Your dreams of becoming Ariel finally poised for real life.

Former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar was termed treacherous and a cheat by members of the Bharatiya Bhasha Suraksha Manch (BBSM) on Thursday at their dharna in Panaji.

I like the Knicks’ offseason moves. Well, not blowing the meeting with LaMarcus Aldridge before it ever started — you say the right things and take him to a nice dinner because that is the kind of elite player you need to try to land. Take the meeting. However, bringing in Robin Lopez and Arron […]

The municipal election in the port town is getting tougher as it seems to be moving in the direction of party lines.

Polyone Corp. said late Thursday its board approved a 20% dividend hike. The new quarterly dividend of 12 cents a share will be paid Jan. 7 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 18. Shares of Polyone were flat at $33.80 in after-hours activity.

Speaker John Boehner cancels "Tonight Show" appearance after Rep. McCarthy quits race to succeed Boehner.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — All-Star catcher Yadier Molina is on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster for the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs and will play wearing a splint to protect a strained l…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — All-Star catcher Yadier Molina is on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster for the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs and will play wearing a splint to protect a strained l…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — All-Star catcher Yadier Molina is on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster for the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs and will play wearing a splint to protect a strained l…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — All-Star catcher Yadier Molina is on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster for the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs and will play wearing a splint to protect a strained l…

Residents of Faridabad have been asked by the civic body to suggest ways to make the city figure in the Centre's final list of Smart Cities in the first year of the project.

Missouri voters could decide on medical marijuana next year. One group in support of medical marijuana, New Approach Missouri, filed petitions with the Missouri secretary of state's office Thursday for a measure to legalize cannabis for medical purposes.

Chicago Cubs fans may blame a series of unfortunate events for nearly a century of postseason woes, but "Back to the Future Part II" says 2015 could finally be their year

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks about his new book, Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence.