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All’s fair in love and war, especially if you’re looking for the next singing superstar. And in the case of Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s sparring in the new The Voice Season 17 promo, it’s both. NBC just released a new promo for Season 17 of the hit show, and we’re seeing that America’s favorite […]

A Georgia mother says that her four-year-old son was dropped off at the wrong bus stop, two miles away, and that a stranger brought him home.

Reigning champion Ceres Negros remained unstoppable halfway into the Philippines Football League season, while Kaya-Iloilo labored to another tough win on Wednesday night at Aboitiz pitch in Lipa, Batangas. A brace from Mike Ott and a goal each from Carlie de Murga, Robert Mendy and Bienvenido Marañon propelled the Busmen to a 5-0 demolition of […]

Raising the minimum wage shouldn’t have to be so hard.

The American federal minimum wage hasn’t gone up in a decade. That’s the longest wait since the US first set a minimum wage in 1938. Today, Congress is debating whether they should raise it again. But the fact that Congress has to debate it at all is … kind of weird.

In the US, unlike in other developed countries, the minimum wage is a political issue. That means it gets raised irregularly and unpredictably. And that causes a... Читать дальше...

British e-tailer Asos has taken action after the closure of a garment factory in Mauritius left 180 workers without pay or adequate shelter.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) - A Virginia company is facing a lawsuit accusing it of exploiting detained immigrants by charging them excessive fees to facilitate their release on bail.

Washington [US], Aug 16 (ANI): Enthusiastic Indian nationals here outnumbered pro-Khalistani supporters at an Independence Day celebration at the Gandhi Square, outside the Indian Embassy in Washington, which the fringe group had attempted to sabotage by raising anti-India slogans.The demonstration by the pro-Khalistani group outside the Indian Embassy in Washington was attended by only 10-12 people. They were completely outnumbered by flag-waving and enthusiastic Indians."We are celebrating a solidarity day for India. Читать дальше...

An FBI investigation dubbed "Operation Independence Day" netted the arrest of five suspected sex traffickers in the Bay Area and the recovery of four minors, the agency said.

St. Louis will become Major League Soccer's 28th team. I explain why MLS chose St. Louis, and why they will likely choose Sacramento and Charlotte next to reach 30 clubs.

Brett Moffitt will start on the front row with Ross Chastain.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - The Latest on the outlook for the Colorado River (all times local):

The former adviser to first lady Melania Trump, who has come under fire for the cost of President Donald Trump's inauguration, was among the event planners who raised concerns about excessive spending in the weeks before the events, according to documents obtained by CNN.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a Tennessee correctional officer has pleaded guilty to beating a prison inmate in an attack allegedly involving other officers.

Smaller but clean lines. Another classic late winter’s morning. Sent from my iPhone

1. GPS tracking of immigrants in ICE raids troubles advocates  NBC News
2. Investigators believe five poultry companies violated immigration law, search warrants say  The Washington Post
3. Mississippi Plants Knowingly Hired Undocumented Workers, ICE Says  The New York Times
4. Mississippi poultry plants raided by ICE violated immigration law, warrants say  AL.com
5. Advocates: Mississippi plant fires workers left after raid  Washington Post
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sports Illustrated reporter Grant Wahl about the latest in U.S. women's soccer players' lawsuit to secure equal pay.

ICE used data from immigrants' ankle monitors to raid seven food processing plants in Mississippi, raising concerns about privacy and immigrants’ rights.

The United States Embassy in Harare and leading human rights groups are urging the Zimbabwean government to show restraint in the face of a major opposition demonstration planned for Friday in the capital.

Dartford visit Southern Premier South champions Weymouth on the weekend in hope they secure their first win of the season. The Darts have taken just two points in their opening four games in their worst start to a campaign in five years. Meanwhile, newly promoted Weymouth have settled in the National South going unbeaten with […]

One Naxal was gunned down, while several others were injured in an encounter with the security forces in Odisha's Kalahandi district, police said on Thursday."We have recovered a huge cache of explosives, tiffin bombs, kit bags, medicine, two gelatin sticks, two detonators, bags, rice, documents etc from the site of the encounter. There are bloodstains on them. We think that there must have been a casualty," said B Gangadhar, Superintendent of Police (SP), Kalahandi.According to the police, based... Читать дальше...

Nuno Espirito Santo was left encouraged by the display of the much-changed Wolves as they put four past FC Pyunik in Europa League qualifying.

Europa League Qualifying 2019/2020 - Matchday 8 - Played 15-Aug-19 - Posted by Hce

HARRY MAGUIRE is already emerging as Manchester United’s leader —   less than a fortnight after joining. The £80million defender has had a massive impact in the dressing room, according to club sources. Maguire, 26, shone as a United side, with an average age of just 24, crushed Chelsea 4-0 on Sunday. And boss Ole Gunnar […]

EXCLUSIVE: Burt Reynolds and his stuntman pal Hal Needham had one of the most successful partnerships in Hollywood history and now it has inspired the much-anticipated film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood