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WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Marine general said Friday that an investigation into reports that nude photos of female service members are being secretly posted online without their permission has an effect on the entire Marine Corps and must be done carefully. "The purported actions of civilian and military personnel on social media websites, including some associated with the Marines United group and possibly others, represent egregious violations of the fundamental values we uphold at the Department... Читать дальше...

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer wore his American flag pin upside down at a news conference Friday — known as a signal of distress. It was likely a mistake but sparked a wave on online discussion and commentary. United States code dictates: "The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property." Spicer seemed unaware of the issue before someone appeared to pass him a note about it.

(AP) — A Kansas Senate committee has endorsed a measure that would let doctors and physicians prescribe and dole out a non-intoxicating medicine derived from marijuana. [...] an amendment stripped out that measure and replaced it with another that would allow medical professionals to prescribe and dispense "non-intoxicating cannabinoid medicine." Sen. Ty Masterson, the Andover Republican who proposed the amendment, called that action a "more appropriate first step" on marijuana use for medical purposes.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government ran another budget deficit in February, and the gap would have been bigger if tax refunds had been processed faster.

[...] the Internal Revenue Service is required by a new law to delay tax refunds to those who file for the earned income tax credit while it looks for fraud. Trump has called for a program of tax cuts for businesses and individuals and increased government spending in such areas as repairing the nation's aging infrastructure

[...] the Internal Revenue Service is required by a new law to delay tax refunds to those who file for the earned income tax credit while it looks for fraud. Trump has called for a program of tax cuts for businesses and individuals and increased government spending in such areas as repairing the nation's aging infrastructure

Lukoil and PetroChina Board of Directors Member Richard Matzke claims that the price of oil will reach as much as $60 dollars per barrel by the end of June and will be as high as $65 dollars per barrel by the end of the year if stakeholders continue implementing the output reduction deal.

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Alphabet's self-driving car unit on Friday said it would seek a preliminary injunction against Uber in a high-profile intellectual property lawsuit, according to a court filing.

Alphabet's autonomous car unit, Waymo, sued Uber last month, alleging that a former employee downloaded and stole more than 14,000 confidential files, including details on light detection and ranging sensor technology known as Lidar, a crucial element in most self-driving car systems.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local):

White House press secretary Sean Spicer opened his daily press briefing with his American flag lapel pin upside down — and the internet noticed. Spicer took the podium in the White House briefing room Friday and launched into a recap of President Donald Trump's first 50 days in office. Some posters noted that, traditionally, an upside-down American flag is a sign of distress or an act of political protest. President Donald Trump is meeting with the House chairmen and women whose committees are... Читать дальше...

Forgoing your morning coffee will save you money, but it will take decades.

Forgoing your morning coffee will save you money, but it will take decades.

“I’m not going to get into a series of hypotheticals,” press secretary tells reporters during Friday’s White House press conference White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer blew off questions about claims made by Donald Trump that former President Obama wiretapped his phones, during Friday’s press briefing. ABC’s Jon Karl asked Spicer if President Trump would apologize to Obama if the justice department doesn’t find evidence that links the former president to the alleged wiretapping. Trump and... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — No officers will be charged in the fatal shooting of an armed man in Washington following a 2015 police chase.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced Friday that it has finished reviewing the actions of four officers from the Prince George's County and Forest Heights, Maryland, police departments who were involved in the shooting of James Covington Jr. on Nov. 2, 2015.

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea expressed its intention Friday to welcome a South Korean cheering squad's possible visit to Pyongyang for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying matches, a pro-North Korean newspaper based in Japan reporte

Nearly two decades after Indiana fired him, Bob Knight shows no signs of a desire to repair his relationship with the Hoosiers basketball program he once led to greatness.

Today in Entertainment: 'Avatar 2' release date pushed back yet again; Charlie Rose will return to 'CBS This Morning' March 10, 2017, 12:04 p.m. Here's what's new and interesting in entertainment and the arts:'Avatar 2' release date pushed back yet againCharlie Rose will return to 'CBS This Morning'...

Jon Krawczynski, the very good local Associated Press reporter and all-around good guy (despite our differences when it comes to pink Starburst, which are awful), had a very informative tweet Thursday. Per Jonny K, the Wolves — in their six games since the NBA All-Star break – rank first in the entire NBA in a bunch of categories, including defensive rating, overall net rating, field goal percentage and rebounding margin. It’s no secret the Wolves have been playing much better lately. The eye test tells the story... Читать дальше...

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Thomas Tulak, who played one of the Lost Boys in the 1991 film “Hook,” said Thursday that “Hook” star Williams mooned the cast on set to thwart director Steven Spielberg’s effort to establish order. The Boy Who Inspired 'Hook' and 19 Other Little-Known Facts as Film Turns 25 (Photos) [...] Tulak offered, “that, or the time he jumped on the top of the pirate ship and mooned the entire cast and crew, while Steven Spielberg was trying to gain control of the crowd… chaos ensued :P”

LOSTINE, Ore. (AP) — These speckled, rose-tinted fish haven't been spotted in this bubbling river in remote northeastern Oregon for more than 30 years — until now.