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Nearly two dozen higher education groups warn the government to be cautious when advising US research universities to keep an eye on students and faculty with ties to certain Chinese institutions.

Two persons were electrocuted and as many others injured on Monday when their boat came into contact with cables of the electricity polls lying submerged in the backwaters of Gujarat's Sardar Sarovar dam in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, police said. The incident occurred when Chiman Darbar (40) and Santosh Singh Mankar (35) along with others were trying to reach Rajghat village, which has turned into an island due to backflow of the dam water, with food items and other essentials for their families. Читать дальше...

The design template for the horror movie poster is, by this point, basically set in stone: dark shadows, raised knives, creepy typset, maybe a full moon. Graphic designer Alexandre Perez wondered if they had to be quite so predictable, and thus…

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Three of five kids killed in a fire at a home child care center in Pennsylvania were the children of a volunteer firefighter who was responding to another call, an official said Monday.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled a new rule on Monday that could deny visas...

With rains subsiding in many parts of Kerala, search and relief operations are on in landslide-hit Kavalappara and Puthumala in Malappuram and Wayanad districts, as authorities on Monday reported 83 deaths in the monsoon fury since August 8. Over 2.55 lakh people have sought refuge in 1,413 relief camps, officials said. The toll is expected to go up as 50 people are still missing in Malappuram, one of the worst-hit by the rains. There is no 'red alert' for any of the 14 districts on Tuesday... Читать дальше...

The reigning world champion is the first woman to stick the landing after two flips and three full twists. Biles also made history by performing a double-double dismount off the balance beam Friday.

A woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area with her family claiming dowry harassment, police said on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Mohini, they said. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, police said. According to the police, the woman got married to Rahul in 2012. In a police complaint, the woman's family alleged that around 1.40 pm on Sunday, they received a call from Mohini's in-laws that she had committed suicide. Читать дальше...

Scott Brown claims Kieran Tierney's Arsenal switch is the kind of 'fairy-tale' move that would have other European clubs throwing street parties. Tierney's departure drew a mixed response from Celtic fans.

A WOMAN who was raped by her stepdad when she was just 13 stopped washing to scare him away – and then discovered he’d abused her sister too. Taylor Barnfield, now 20, gained eight stone to get monster Lance Stride to leave her alone. She had no idea that her then eight-year-old sister was going […]

Vanderbilt eager to top last season with offensive trio back

Wall Street stocks fell early Monday as unrest in Hong Kong added to lingering anxiety over weakening growth and the grinding US-China trade war. Authorities said more than 5,000 people descended on the Hong Kong airport on Monday carrying placards and chanting slogans about police violence, shutting the normally-busy hub. The demonstration came on the heels of last week's escalations in the US-China trade fight that many economists see as a factor in a slowdown in leading economies. About 15 minutes into trading... Читать дальше...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason has reason to be excited about the upcoming football season with the Southeastern Conference’s top returning rusher and receiver back along with his top tight end back at Vanderbilt. Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Kalija Lipscomb and Jared Pinkney all believe they can help the Commodores reach higher goals. “I had a […]

Selling in NYSE-listed stocks are exhibiting panic-like tendencies for the first time in over three months, according to the Arms Index, while Nasdaq selling appears calm and collected. The Arms, a volume-weighted market breadth indicator, usually rises when the stock market declines, the magnitude of selling in declining stocks tends to be greater than the magnitude of buying in stocks gaining ground. When that happens, the Arms Index tends to rise above 1.000; market technicians view a rise... Читать дальше...

As drag’s popularity continues to grow in mainstream culture, more and more big-name artists are casting talented queens in music videos, live...

WITH the summer holidays in full swing, parents will be looking for new an exciting ways to keep the kids occupied. Fortunately, a whole host of new rides and attractions have opened in theme parks around the UK this year. Plus, many of these theme parks offer a rain guarantee – so if your family […]

The Mets can’t win every game, but with the “sun king” Jacob deGrom on the mound (1.68 daytime ERA), it seemed like the Mets were poised for another [...]

Nairobi (AFP) – Kenya’s football federation said on Monday coach Sebastien Migne was leaving by “mutual consent” eight days after his team were eliminated from qualifying for the 2020 African Nations Championship. Kenya were knocked...

Google is now making it easier for Android users to authenticate their identity on mobile web apps using their fingerprint.

The beloved song competition that enjoys a cult following outside of Europe will get the comedy treatment

Liam Watts, 20, carried out the attacks in retaliation for being convicted of a bomb hoax committed eight days after the Manchester Arena terror attack.

The Subaru Crosstrek has been involved in more at-fault accidents than any other car in America.

A handful of new, queer artist-focused writing camps are aiming to make songwriting more accessible to everyone. Here, industry players -- from...

For the first time in history, Rolex will participate in a watchmaking event held in the middle east. Dubai Watch Week will take place from November 20-24, and thanks to the burgeoning (and extremely healthy) relationship between Rolex and retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the...