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A MiG-17F performs a flyover during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. video by Staff Sgt. Philip Bryant

Leah Heyes' mother says she is "overwhelmed" by the support shown by people.

Kylie Jenner made the end of an era official by having Jordyn Woods pick up the last of her belongings from Kylie's home.

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Internal ExxonMobil documents show that the company’s scientists predicted in 1982 that by 2020, parts per million of carbon dioxide in earth’s atmosphere would reach 410-420 ppm. For the first time this spring ppm of CO2 exceeded 415.

Florence's Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy, which dates back to 1221 when Dominican monks began experimenting with alchemy, is thought to be the oldest apothecary in the world. Rose water? It was invented here, as were other medicinal and aromatic innovations, as reported by Jane Pauley.

Nigerian singer, Zlatan Ibile has dropped a hot new single about his time spent in EFCC custody and his fans are going crazy with excitement. Talk about turning the lemon life throws at one into lemonade!

Little about Vincent Kompany is ordinary.An accomplished central defender who is as comfortable on the ball as he is at denying opponents the same luxury, he has proved himself a leader of rare quality on and off the pitch.The 33-year-old Belgium international is also equipped with academic intelligence and a social conscience borne out of a testing upbringing which has shaped not only his career in football, but his preparation for what lies ahead when he eventually hangs up his boots.The suns come... Читать дальше...

Reacting to Republican Congressman Justin Amash’s call for President Trump to face impeachment over the obstruction of justice findings of the Mueller report, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) on Sunday praised the Michigan lawmaker for his “courageous statement” while saying he didn’t personally feel it was a time to call for impeachment.

In a move that could be of some respite for IL&FS lenders, Japan’s ORIX Corporation has agreed to take control of IL&FS’ wind energy company

Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh have apprehended three cadres of a militant outfit for allegedly carrying out extortion activities in Changlang district, a senior defence official said Sunday. The Changlang battalion of Assam Rifles launched an operation on Saturday night and apprehended the three cadres of the NSCN (R) from Old Shallang village in the district. The cadres were identified as Wangjang Pangtha, Limglang Tutsha and Chamol Jungli, Kohima-based defence spokesman Col Chiranjit Konwer said. Читать дальше...

A bitcoin trader allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling at his residence in Ranip locality here, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday night, they said. The victim, Bharat Patel, left a note behind in which he accused a senior police officer and his brother of threatening him for the losses they had suffered in the cryptocurrency investment, police said. A police official said, in the suicide note, Patel accused Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP)... Читать дальше...

The polling station in Chandni Chowk where a repoll was conducted on Sunday recorded a voter turnout of 42.14 per cent, eight points down from May 12. On May 12, polling station number 32 in Chandni Chowk assembly constituency had recorded a voter turnout of 50.69 per cent. The polling station recorded a turnout of 14.81 per cent in the first four hours between 7 am to 11 am. The need for a repoll was necessitated since the presiding officer forgot to delete the test votes from EVM cast during mock poll before actual polling on May 12. Читать дальше...

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Use of seven national and state icons by the Election Commission failed to inspire a substantive chunk of voters in the national capital where the voter turnout saw a five per cent drop during polling on May 12 as compared to the last Lok Sabha elections.

The architect, who died yesterday at the age of 102, designed iconic modern buildings on prominent sites around the world. Here are some that delight and confound CityLab.<p>I. M. Pei died Thursday at the age of 102 after a long career as an architect of great renown. Most known for his glass pyramid …

The Afrikanerbond on Sunday proposed that a permanent ministry of South African minorities/communities be established.

Heat assistant coach Juwan Howard reportedly will meet with the University of Michigan, his alma mater, this week regarding the team’s head coaching job. According to 247sports.com and “The Michigan … Click to Continue »

In 1990, American professor and poet Frances Mayes felt an irresistible urge to buy a derelict 300-year-old property. She transformed it into one of the most famous villas in Tuscany, attracting a constant stream of tourists, thanks to her bestselling memoir about restoring the house, called "Under the Tuscan Sun." The book spent more than two-and-a-half years on the bestseller list, and later became a popular film. Mayes talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her unexpected success, her adopted village of Cortona... Читать дальше...

Twitter reacts as the City skipper is set to depart following his 11-year stay at the club.

California's highest court has allowed the prosecution of two undercover, pro-life activists to resume, lifting its stay on the proceedings.

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Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said the Government will continue to focus significant efforts and financial resources towards planning for a no-deal Brexit scenario.

It's understood a renewed attempt to re-enter the Pike River Mine is close - possibly tomorrow. Sonya Rockhouse, whose son Ben died in the 2010 explosion in the West Coast mine, said: "I can confirm ...

I am changing up my thoughts now about 1/2 step gearing, todays 10 speed setups give almost enough gap percentage between gears that I almost never change from the big ring to the middle/small in my half step setups. So I am changing my first bike from half step to small compact 48x34 but still...