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Human Rights Watch interviewed 45 Sirte residents for its report, which paints a vivid picture of how ISIS controls every aspect of life. ISIS has benefited from the chaos in Libya.

Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett is on the list of 11 potential high court justices the presumptive Republican nominee plans to vet to fill the seat of late Justice Antonin Scalia if he's elected to the White House. The Republican Willett has a reputation as a strong conservative with an ironic sense of humor, and his Twitter presence is so pronounced that Texas' Legislature last year named him honorary "Tweeter Laureate." Last summer, Willett used his Twitter account, @JusticeWillett, to take a swipe at Trump's conservatism... Читать дальше...

May 18, 2016

WASHINGTON (May 18, 2016) – The Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has initiated the process to compete the management and operating contract for Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) in Albuquerque, N.M.; Livermore, Calif.; Kauai, Hawaii; Amarillo, Texas; and Tonopah, Nev. The current SNL management and operations contract was extended until April 30, 2017, to allow time for a full and open competition and an orderly transition. Today... Читать дальше...

ATLANTA (AP) — When Chris Bridges — better known to his fans as the rapper Ludacris — was growing up, his mother made sure he knew how to swim.

ATLANTA (AP) — When Chris Bridges — better known to his fans as the rapper Ludacris — was growing up, his mother made sure he knew how to swim.

ATLANTA (AP) — When Chris Bridges — better known to his fans as the rapper Ludacris — was growing up, his mother made sure he knew how to swim.

ATLANTA (AP) — When Chris Bridges — better known to his fans as the rapper Ludacris — was growing up, his mother made sure he knew how to swim.

A federal judge in Minnesota has denied the NHL's latest attempt to throw out a class-action lawsuit by former players filed over head injuries.

A federal judge in Minnesota has denied the NHL's latest attempt to throw out a class-action lawsuit by former players filed over head injuries.

A federal judge in Minnesota has denied the NHL's latest attempt to throw out a class-action lawsuit by former players filed over head injuries.

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The idea was born over beer in a hotel bar.

It would spark a revolutionary approach to treating cancers, attract tens of millions in investments, and set rival companies on a scientific race. At the center of it all? A tiny garbage truck.

It’s called the proteasome, and its job is to chew up and get rid of your cells’ obsolete and broken proteins.

When biochemists Craig Crews and Raymond Deshaies discussed it over brews at a conference in 1998... Читать дальше...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) —

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) —

According to a judicial source in Beirut, 106 people were sentenced to death for membership in extremist organizations Daesh and Al-Nusra Front, kidnapping and attempting to kill Lebanese soldiers and policemen, and attacking the town of Arsal near the Syrian border.

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"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" not only warmed the hearts of fans and critics alike, for many it was an introduction to acclaimed actor Oscar Isaac, who stars in the film as pilot Poe Dameron.

Isaac's reception following the film's release was enough to earn him the cover of Rolling Stone magazine this month and the title of "the internet's boyfriend." In his interview, the Guatemalan-born actor explained his role in bringing the daring pilot to life. 

Early drafts... Читать дальше...

Gap CEO Art Peck said he’d be open to selling on Amazon or other third parties.

Gap CEO Art Peck said he’d be open to selling on Amazon or other third parties.

Gap CEO Art Peck said he’d be open to selling on Amazon or other third parties.

A poll released Wednesday revealed that a majority of Americans would like an independent candidate to challenge the two major parties, if November’s general election comes down to presumptive presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has included Wisconsin's Diane Sykes on his list of potential U.S. Supreme Court nominees.

Viacom has decided to stop paying the salary of Sumner Redstone. The company's chairman emeritus is ailing and will turn 93 later this month.

The company he worked for, Ahern, was fined following five separate workplace accidents dating back to 2008, according to Cal OSHA records. An investigation in 2011 was prompted by a complaint and turned up nine safety violations. In 2008, a painter and employee of the company was pinned between the corner of a tractor trailer bed and a wall, putting him in the hospital for five days to treat a severe laceration to his leg. The incident Friday happened amid construction for the Moscone Center’s expansion project... Читать дальше...

– A lesbian couple invited President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama to their wedding ceremony – The young women were stunned when they received a personal reply letter from the White House After five years of dating Chelsea Roden and Lisa Hirschpek decided to tie the knot — they have invited their friends, family and the Fist Couple of America […]

Sometimes we can't help but feel like parents trying to keep up with our teenage daughter's friends. It's an impossible task! Contrary to reports that Kylie Jenner...

Airbnb is facing a class action lawsuit filed by an African American man who says he was denied accommodations because of his race.

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