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Ashton Carter approved cutting the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship program to a maximum of 40 vessels.

Thanks to the Dark Web, criminals and their customers can enjoy their own holiday shopping sprees.

It’s easy to feel conflicted about Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight,” a gleefully nasty movie that attempts to confront the viewer at all times and succeeds in this aim, arguably far too often. It’s a molasses-paced murder mystery that luxuriates in itself, punctuated by comical violence and long-winded garrulousness. Sometimes, the enmity spills over into genuinely odious bloodshed. But once the powder keg wick is finally lit, Tarantino’s chamber drama of mistrust suddenly sparks to life,... Читать дальше...

Martin Shkreli, the drug company CEO who became infamous for increasing the price of a generic lifesaving drug from $13.50 to $750 per pill, has been arrested for securities fraud, Bloomberg Businessweek is reporting.

The controversial comic has come under fire after a tweet joking that feminists should 'kill themselves'

Concerns arose after Jabil Circuit, which manufactures casings for iPhones, offered a below-consensus revenue forecast.

The lion-tailed macaque has been on the loose for two days after escaping Howletts Animal Park, in Kent

UK watchdog continues to show its teeth with record fine against Barclays

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The New York Jets didn't exactly tip the scales in March when they traded for Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick was coming off a quietly solid season with the Texans that ended in an injury, and the Jets were looking for a backup quarterback.

The Jets sent a seventh-round draft pick to the Texans in exchange for Fitzpatrick, with the condition that the pick would turn into a sixth-round pick if Fitzpatrick played 70% of the snaps for the Jets this season.

Fitzpatrick has reportedly hit that mark... Читать дальше...

TIRANA, Albania - Albania's parliament has unanimously approved legislation barring people with criminal records from holding public office or most civil service jobs.

43 million Americans do not have paid time off (PTO). In fact, the U.S. is the only developed nation that doesn't require employers to provide this benefit. But does limiting sick time help or harm employers and their employees?

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Poor performances, player disharmony, public perception and a new manager are all things that must be rapidly sorted out

Ryan Maass
NEW DELHI, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Only about 55 percent of India's military aircraft are in operational order, with a large number grounded due to technical issues according to reports.

U.S. Attorney Robert Capers details the charges levied against pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli, who was arrested on charges of securities and wire fraud. Shkreli gained notoriety earlier this year for significantly raising prices on drug. Photo: Getty

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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Defense chief Ash Carter said Thursday he used private email to handle official business earlier this year -- a mistake that appears headed for a Senate review.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have cleared a wearable heart-zapping device for children who are at risk of deadly irregular heartbeats.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have cleared a wearable heart-zapping device for children who are at risk of deadly irregular heartbeats.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have cleared a wearable heart-zapping device for children who are at risk of deadly irregular heartbeats. The LifeVest is intended for children who need round-the-clock heart monitoring but cannot receive an implantable device, due to health problems or parental objections.

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Pier 1 Imports said a decline in store visits hurt sales, even as e-commerce growth is strong.

Pier 1 Imports said a decline in store visits hurt sales, even as e-commerce growth is strong.

The Blues' technical director has admitted there was "palpable discord between manager and players" at Stamford Bridge and acknowledged the team is in real trouble

Jonathan Groff holds hands with Stephen Colbert while teaching him how to do his King George walk during an appearance on The Late Show on Tuesday (December 15) in New York City. The 30-year-old actor is currently starring on Broadway in the smash hit musical Hamilton and he totally steals the show with his nine [...]