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In an effort to improve user safety on its platform, Facebook has started testing the use of artificial intelligence to identify users who may be showing signs of suicide, according to a report from the BBC. The social network is making use of algorithms that are able to spot warning signs in user activity and interactions with friends in posts and comments that may indicate the person is feeling suicidal.

Cable news channel nabs 5.8 million more audience members than comparable 2009 speech On Feb. 24, 2009, Fox News Channel (FNC) nabbed exactly 5 million total viewers with its coverage of President Obama’s first congressional address. Last night, the cable news channel scored 10.765 million overall audience members from Trump’s turn. Trump’s address on NBC had the benefit of a strong lead-in, with coverage of the talk beginning immediately after Tuesday’s “Voice” season premiere.

All mediators of the Syrian conflict, not Russia alone, should use their influence on conflicting sides to ensure the implementation of ceasefire in the war-torn country, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov told the Syrian opposition High Negotiations Committee (HNC) delegation at Geneva talks on Wednesday.

(AP) — The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District has named a new superintendent to run its schools. WTVA-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2lXH59I ) Peasant is currently assistant superintendent of the Tupelo School District, where he oversees secondary education, athletics, technology, dual enrollment and discipline.

HONOLULU — The sponsor of a Hawaii bill seeking to change the way commercial licenses are granted to foreign fishermen said the bill is in danger of dying. State Sen. Karl Rhoads said fishing industry representatives have told lawmakers the bill could wreck the industry. The bill would restrict commercial fishing licenses to people who

Both sides in the battle for Aleppo in Syria last year committed war crimes, according to a United Nations investigation..

NEW YORK (ANP/BLOOMBERG) - De Belgisch-Nederlandse biotechnoloog Argen-X wil een beursgang maken in New York. Daarvoor heeft het bedrijf een aanvraag ingediend bij de Amerikaanse beurswaakhond SEC.

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Dozens of countries have committed personnel and resources to the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

While the US had assumed a leading role in the coalition, the British military has assisted the campaign on both the ground and in the air.

In the footage below, provided by the UK's Ministry of Defense, British air force Tornados destroy seven armored ISIS trucks at night on February 26 in northwest Iraq, and Brimstone missiles can be seen destroying two ISIS trucks moving across the desert. Читать дальше...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The newest supermarket in New Jersey's largest city is associated more with the state's upscale suburbs than its urban centers.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The newest supermarket in New Jersey's largest city is associated more with the state's upscale suburbs than its urban centers.

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OSLO, March 1 (Reuters) - An Argentine research base near the northern tip of the Antarctic peninsula has set a heat record at a balmy 17.5 degrees Celsius (63.5° Fahrenheit), the U.N. weather agency said on Wednesday.

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While he may be most recognizable for his role as Will Schuester on Fox’s “Glee,” it’s worth exploring the rest of Matthew Morrison’s impressive and varied resume. Starting off his career with a role in the ensemble of “Footloose” the musical, Morrison got his big break originating the role of Link Larkin in 2002’s “Hairspray” on Broadway. Keeping himself busy and his talent sharp, Morrison also released two albums during his time on “Glee.” Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek.

Every day stocks go up, investors are pricing in greater success for president’s agenda.

Airman 1st Class Mia Donte T. Knox White pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the use of other airmen’s personal information in a failed attempt to receive bank loans, testimony shows.

The Alberta Crown Attorneys' Association took the unusual step of calling a news conference Wednesday after Edmonton's chief crown prosecutor stayed 15 separate criminal prosecutions because of a lack of resources.

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Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., just raised $3.4 billion in the tech industry's largest initial public offering in over two years.

Snap sold 200 million shares at $17 apiece, valuing the company at $23.8 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.

It had aimed to raise $3.2 billion by offering the shares at between $14 and $16 — for a maximum valuation of about $22 billion.

It's the highest-profile tech IPO since Alibaba Group raised $25 billion in 2014... Читать дальше...

Snap Inc. , the parent company of the Snapchat app, has decided to price its initial public offering at $17 a share, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday afternoon based on anonymous sources. At that price, which is $1 higher than the top end of the company's targeted price range, Snap's IPO would bring in at least $3.4 billion, making it the largest IPO to list in the United States since Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. went public in 2014. Snap would have an initial market capitalization of $19.7 billion at a $17 share price... Читать дальше...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jessica Lange is being honored with a lifetime achievement award from a Rhode Island theater group.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jessica Lange is being honored with a lifetime achievement award from a Rhode Island theater group.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jessica Lange is being honored with a lifetime achievement award from a Rhode Island theater group.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jessica Lange is being honored with a lifetime achievement award from a Rhode Island theater group.

President Trump's claim that 94 million Americans have left the workforce is hardly an indication of massive unemployment.

Artificial intelligence may have no need for love, but it may soon be helping you find it. Tinder CEO Sean Rad said the company is exploring the possibility of integrating AI into the popular dating app as a means of helping people meet a match.