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U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei is calling out what he says is the hypocrisy of the government accepting tax money from legal marijuana businesses in Nevada but essentially banning them from ...

A third man has been charged in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Jodie Chesney, who was stabbed to death while listening to music with friends in a park in east London.

Thousands have shared before and after pictures of their litter picks in the trend sweeping the internet - The #TrashTag challenge. Some have even called the person who came up with it 'a genius'.

A failure by the Obama administration to react to numerous warnings by state officials, and even its own federal drug investigators, about the growing public health crisis of illicit fentanyl allowed it to fester and claim tens of thousands of lives over the years, according to the Washington Post.

Construction equipment has been mobilized and excavation has begun at the 63-acre site east of The Venetian and Palazzo for the new 18,000-seat performance venue being developed by The Madison Square Garden Co.

By Nneka Chile and Temilade Adelaja LAGOS (Reuters) - At least one person was killed and dozens of children were among those feared trapped after a four-storey building containing a primary school collapsed in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos on Wednesday. Adeshina Tiamiyu, general manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, said that the agency had recorded one death so far in the disaster, and had rescued nearly 50 people. "We will be able to give total figures in the morning... Читать дальше...

British lawmakers voted to rule out leaving the European Union without a formal departure deal when the U.K. leaves the bloc in less than three weeks.

By Dave Graham MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Nearly 11,000 people were evacuated on Wednesday from the Mexico City offices of Spanish bank BBVA, including one of the capital's tallest skyscrapers, where police sent in a team of bomb experts following anonymous threats. BBVA said in a statement it did not believe the threats were real, but evacuated its headquarters in the 235-meter (771-foot) Torre Bancomer, as well its Parques Bancomer offices in the upscale Polanco neighbourhood as a precaution.... Читать дальше...

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By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - China prevented a United Nations Security Council committee on Wednesday from blacklisting the head of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), which said it attacked an Indian paramilitary convoy in disputed Kashmir. The Feb.

Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas was fortunate to capture stunning images of the Queen of Elephants in Kenya, and did so just in time.

By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is aiming to test a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of about 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) in August, a Pentagon official said on Wednesday, after Washington announced that it plans to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Last month, the United States announced it would withdraw from the INF Treaty in six months unless Moscow ends what Washington says are violations of the 1987 pact. Russia announced it was... Читать дальше...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached a deal with Warner Robins native Steven Nelson to poach him from the Kansas City Chiefs as free agency is set to open today at … Click to Continue »

Former Youth Sports Minister of Ghana and one of the longest serving Members of Parliament, Hon E.T. Mensah has launched the first ever Sports Board Game from Ghana. The event took place at the Ghana International Press Center (GIPC) wher ...

The little boy was leaning against his mom with his feet propped up on the seat in front of him. A man sat on him. The kid look horrified and angry and reportedly screamed as he left.

By Nate Raymond and Alex Dobuzinskis BOSTON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - (This story has been refilled to correct day of week in first and second paragraphs) Douglas Hodge, the former chief executive of the investment firm Pimco, appeared in federal court in Boston on Wednesday accused of taking part in a sprawling scheme in which wealthy parents paid for their children to cheat their way into elite U.S. colleges

Paul Manafort stood before a judge for sentencing for the second time Wednesday. This latest sentence means the former Trump campaign chairman will spend more than seven and a half years in prison.

The long history of presidential pardons includes multiple controversies, including by George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. NPR's Audie Cornish goes through the history with law professor Mark Osler.

With planes being grounded and unpredictable weather conditions impacting flights, here's what you need to know about travel insurance and why it may be more important than ever.

MOSTA 0 VALLETTA 1 Alba 6 An early goal by Miguel Alba was enough for Valletta to defeat Mosta 1-0 and take sole leadership in the BOV Premier League. The Citizens had a perfect start, taking the lead on the 6th minute when Miguel Alba’s cross shot from the left was not held by the Mosta goalkeeper. Valletta went close on 29 minutes when Bogdan Gavrila concluded a good run on the right but his curved shot just missed the target. Bojan Kaljevic was unlucky to hit the crossbar on 41 minutes following a corner from the right by Alba. Читать дальше...

TORONTO (Reuters) - Three generations of a Canadian family were among the 157 people who perished when Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 302 crashed on Sunday, a relative confirmed on Wednesday. They were on their way to a Kenya vacation when the plane crashed minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa, killing passengers and crew from more than 30 countries.

If he’s not in prison, Mychal Kendricks will play for the Seahawks this season. Kendricks, the linebacker who is slated to be sentenced for insider trading next month, has re-signed with the Seahawks, NFL Network reports. It’s unclear whether Kendricks will be available to play. Insider trading is a felony that could carry up to [more]

The people in charge of deciding which colors illuminate the Empire State Building should light the grand spire that juts into the Manhattan sky green for the rest of the week in honor of the Jets. It might be a while before any blue is beamed from the top of the city’s most iconic building...

NEW YORK (AP) - Captain Marvel possesses superhuman strength, cosmic awareness and, it turns out, the ability to vanquish trolls.