The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they agreed to a two-year contract extension with goalie Jonathan Bernier. The team did not disclose the terms of the contract but Sportsnet reported the value of the deal at $8.3 million, reached without arbitration.
HARTFORD, Connecticut - The families of more than a dozen victims of the Newtown school shooting rampage would split $1.5 million under proposed settlements of lawsuits against the estate of the gunman's mother.
Christina Applegate was on Watch What Happens Live Sunday and got grilled by host Andy Cohen about the story that she ditched Brad Pitt mid-date for another guy at the 1989 MTV Movie Awards. Applegate was noticeably uncomfortable while being asked who it was that she left Pitt for, and refused to answer. Before Cohen tossed to commercial break, Applegate said, “I’m, like, sweating, I’m so upset right now…And I’m sure Brad loves that everyone knows about this silly story that wasn’t even a thing. It wasn’t even a thing... Читать дальше...
These are the wildlife populations in danger of becoming extinct, if drastic conservation measures are not taken
Stephen Feller
HOUSTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Researchers at the University of Texas reversed the effects of kidney fibrosis in mice by blocking the expression of two genes involved in cell repair.
Policymaking and a focus on the long term have separated winners from losers; but size also matters
So you thought there was only one American health-care worker paying big bucks to slaughter majestic African wildlife and running afoul of authorities in Africa in the process?Turns out there’s another.Read full article >>
PST selects the strongest XI's for each PL team ahead of the 2015-16 season. Let us know what you think.
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Sierra Leone is in a stronger place than it was six months ago to fight Ebola, but the new challenge is to get to zero cases, the director of the U.S. Centers for…
President Obama wants to stop carbon pollution in America. CNBC's John Harwood outlines the clean energy plan.
President Obama unveils new federal limits on the amount of carbon power plants can emit into the air.
New book on the man behind the England rugby team's revival may help his cause, writes Steve James
Car collectors will not be descending on Cuba to buy up the thousands of antique American cars still on the road in the Caribbean nation.
For health insurers, government health programs have become an increasingly important part of their business.
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The Arizona Cardinals activated veteran tight end Jermaine Gresham on Monday from the physically unable to perform list.
Amnesty International report suggests officers have a "shoot first, ask questions later" approach, raising concerns about policing in the city a year before the Olympics
Quietly successful blue-chip firms are the envy of the banks
Real Madrid star asked by CNN Espanol about his views on scandal engulfing world football's governing body... and he made feelings clear
By Dave Doyle, The Sports Xchange
Don't insult Ronda Rousey's family.
One thing Emma Freud hopes she won't be asked to do when she is living in New York is play the organ
Eminem is opening up about reaching his heaviest weight and how he lost over 80 pounds to become a healthier person. “In 2007, I overdosed on pills, and I went into the hospital. I was close to 230 pounds,” the 42-year-old rapper said in a new Men’s Journal interview. “I’m not sure how I got [...]
Elizabeth Shim
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Kim Jong Un's unusual tribute to China's fallen soldiers is attracting Beijing's attention, and China has suggested Beijing is open to improved relations.
A suspicious package that delayed the start of Brighton Pride is linked to another found in the city last month.
Nori Aoki is great with the bat, but the glove needs work. (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) The Giants now head to Atlanta after dropping two of three in broiling Texas. A theme in their series with the Rangers was shoddy outfield play. Nori Aoki looked bewildered in left field and missed-played a couple of chances. Centerfielder Angel Pagan and his banged up knee prevent him from getting a good jump, particularly on balls dumped over second base. The question is – what to do? Here are the options: 1. Читать дальше...
HBO has stopped production on its high-profile six-hour miniseries 'Lewis And Clark' starring Casey Affleck and Matthias Schoenaerts and executive produced by Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt.