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OTTAWA — Parliament Hill is going to the dogs today as veterinarians lobby MPs to authorize the use of medical cannabis for critters.

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1. Donald Trump to delay car tariffs decision by up to 6 months  Financial Times
2. Auto stocks pop on news that Trump may delay tariffs by up to 6 months (F, GM)  Business Insider
3. Amid China trade tangle, Trump may delay auto tariffs for E.U.  NBCNews.com
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After a tweet asking people if they wash their legs in the shower sparked a debate on Twitter, Ellen DeGeneres and Taylor Swift shared their thoughts.

A new report shows Indians are not spending much on eating out, and even less when it comes to high-end restaurants

The company's CEO has been criticized for a similar practice in the past.

Lighthizer is expected to "float a proposal" to remove the tariffs and "chart a path forward" on the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, according to a senior administration official.

• On May 9, Twitter user Conor Arpwel asked his followers if they wash their legs in the shower.
• It sparked a lot of conversation, with 20% of voters saying they never actually wash their legs.
• Ellen DeGeneres shared her thoughts on the debate on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Wednesday.
• DeGeneres seemed confused and amused by the conversation, ultimately advising that "everybody should be washing everything."
• When she even asked guest Taylor Swift if she washes her legs... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK – Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has expanded his lead over a wide field of candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination by 5 percentage points since he entered the race in late April, according to a monthly Reuters/Ipsos poll. Read more here.

By Terri Moon Cronk The Islamic State, or ISIS, still poses a significant threat to Iraq and Syria and to

The father of a missing Houston girl took to social media to share heart-wrenching photos of his daughter amid a nearly two-week-long search for her

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The father of a missing Houston girl took to social media to share heart-wrenching photos of his daughter amid a nearly two-week-long search for her.

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How the Kapok founder, who opened a new flagship on Sun Street, makes independent multibranded retail work.

For the first time in over two decades, the Kentucky Derby champion will not be participating at Pimlico

The Harvard Lampoon is apologizing after publishing a cartoon that sexualized Anne Frank.

'They just want your background check'

Former White House Chief Strategist and CEO of the 2016 Trump Campaign Stephen K. Bannon talked with guest host and Global Editor-in-Chief of Human Events Raheem Kassam on the ‘Buck Sexton Show’ May 14th about China and President Trump’s policy in regards to China. As pointed out by Kassam, Bannon has been discussing China for […]

The brother of Sean Cox has spoken of his disgust at footage of Manchester City players appearing to sing a song referring to Liverpool fans being “battered in the streets”.   Video has emerged online of squad and club staff singing a distasteful version of Liverpool’s “Allez Allez Allez” chant on a flight home after […]

The Verge's Josh Dzieza continues his outstanding coverage of Foxconn's shell-game in Wisconsin, where the company -- promised billions in subsidies and tax-breaks by former governor Scott Walker, a Koch darling, and by Trump, who used Foxconn's promise of a major new Wisconsin factory to claim his policies were working -- has lived up to its reputation for overpromising and underdelivering by absorbing billions in subsidies but never delivering on promised jobs.

The regular FA Cup first choice had said he was 99 percent sure of hanging up his gloves this summer.

An Islamic State (IS/ISIS)-linked Telegram channel encouraged supporters to “prepare ourselves to defeat them,” and shared a guide for Molotov bombs.

A group of four short-term stay startups in Europe have teamed up to create a new company and take on leader Airbnb. Earlier on Wednesday (May 15), BNBbuddy, The London Residents Club, Hintown and Rent Experience announced they have joined forces to launch a new company called Altido. On its website, the company said the […]

Jemaine Clement is joining the cast of James Cameron’s “Avatar” sequels. He will play marine biologist Dr. Ian Garvin. “I’ve loved Jemaine’s work for years and I’m really pumped that he’s joining our cast as Ian Garvin, one of my favorite characters,” Cameron said in a statement. “Avatar 2,” the first of four follow-ups, will […]

Monet haystack painting sells for a record $110.7 million after fierce bidding war.