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Attorney General Eric Holder’s Department of Justice has faced much criticism in the past six years. From “Fast and Furious” to the surveillance of Fox News reporter James Rosen, Holder has attracted the ire of congressional Republicans, and even some Democrats. In 2012 Holder became the first sitting cabinet member in American history to be held in contempt by Congress.  In their new book, Obama’s Enforcer: Eric Holder’s Justice Department Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation and John... Читать дальше...

Anxiety is not only felt by the followers of the England football team, it can also be found in the lowly crayfish, a small lobster-like creature that appears to be capable of fearing the future just like a soccer fan, a study has found.

Всемирная служба Би-би-си вместе с ведущим украинским телеканалом новостей "24" завершает серию телевизионных дебатов "Время вопросов".

An airman assigned to Aviano Air Base, Italy, is headed to prison for crashing his car while driving drunk last summer and causing the death of his passenger, a fellow airman.

Abbey’s Lantern Inn (All photos from BedAndBreakfast.com) Forget about leaving an apple on the desk. A better way to show appreciation for teachers is to help send them on a luxurious summer getaway. For the second straight year BedandBreakfast.com is offering its “Travel for Teachers” program, which gives teachers big discounts at inns and bed and breakfasts nationwide. More than 170 B&Bs and inns are participating in “Travel for Teachers” this year – almost double the number from last year.

Праздник, четкого понимания которого за 20 с лишним лет существования Российской Федерации так и не появилось, пытаются объяснить прохожие

National “A” License for Orr and Thorne   No. 1 Soccer Camps Regional Director Graeme Orr and Goalkeeper Director Matthew Thorne successfully completed the USSF “A” License coaching education course earlier this month achieving the highest level of coaching certification in the US. Both directors will be in attendance at No. 1 Soccer Camps at University of … Continue reading "No.1 Directors Earn ‘A’ License"

With Darth Disney holding the keys to Star Wars, the fate of the expanded universe is at stake. Since the movies are only a fraction of the franchise’s stories, Angry Nerd makes a desperate plea to the only one who can help save the unabridged material: George Lucas.

With Darth Disney holding the keys to Star Wars, the fate of the expanded universe is at stake. Since the movies are only a fraction of the franchise’s stories, Angry Nerd makes a desperate plea to the only one who can help save the unabridged material: George Lucas.

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are Lululemon Athletica, Finisar, and Target.

Shanghai Pride, a weeklong celebration of all things gay, officially kicks off tomorrow in what organizers call China’s most gay-friendly city.

Seaman Jacob Schlauder’s platoon was in a Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicle doing a quick-reaction force mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Jan. 25, 2014, when the turret gunner Lance Cpl. Alex Juedes noticed that three kids playing outside suddenly went inside a home, as though called in by a parent.

When members of 101st Airborne Division prepared for an operation on Nov. 12, 2010, platoon leaders had a stark message: The No. 1 goal on this mission was to bring everybody back.

Japan is the clear underdog heading in to the World Cup, with many experts forecasting a quick elimination for the Samurai Blue. Here are five players on the Japanese squad that could silence the critics.

Ralph Grizzle of the Avid Cruiser is really living a rough life — if by “rough” you mean that he faces the occasional ocean swell on one of the many cruises he takes to do his research.

The African Wildlife Foundation has done a smart thing with this blog: It puts African animals, in all their glory, front and center. They’re romping or chilling in their native habitats, which makes this a terrific virtual safari (the camera kind, not the hunting kind!) for those of us not lucky enough to be there in person.

Takumi Ito, hair stylist. Abecrombie & Fitch T-shirt, pants and shoes, vintage jacket, Polcadot hat.

Chinese director Zhang Yimou talks to China China Real Time about his love for martial arts, the challenge of making art-house films in China and his favorite American TV shows.

Nam kao ($6.95) is a generous salad of deep-fried rice balls and cubes of som moo, a cured, slightly sour, house-made pork sausage that is served with mint and cilantro and lettuce leaves for wrapping. Additional Lao offerings include noodle soups ($5.95 medium/$6.95 large) such as kao piak, a chicken soup with house-made noodles garnished with cilantro, green onion and fried garlic; and kao soy - wide, flat rice noodles, shredded cabbage, spicy ground pork and pork sausage in a slightly spicy broth. Читать дальше...

Owners Michele and Paul Manousos started as vendors in the neighboring Alameda Marketplace before expanding into a full-fledged restaurant last year. The vibe: A warm neighborhood spot you'd return to again and again. Young families tear into pizzas, couples and friends stop in for drinks, and neighbors go solo for dinner at the bar. The Brooklyn Rocks (all house cocktails $10) is a lighter take on a Manhattan; the Alpine Cyclist quenches thirsts by mixing gin, St. Germain liqueur and a Blanche de Bruxelles beer float. Читать дальше...