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With big shoes to fill, a Liberal MP’s spin on a popular Christmas tradition had the House of Commons roaring with laughter Thursday.

A lawyer for The Weinstein Co. says 98% of creditors are joining a tentative settlement that plaintiffs say includes $25 million for over two dozen actresses and former employees who claim Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed them

Major League Baseball will start testing for opioids and cocaine, but only players who do not cooperate with their treatment plans will be subject to discipline, as part of changes announced Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, to the joint drug agreement between MLB and the players’ association. The move comes after the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. | Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP

Marijuana will be removed from the list of drugs of abuse and will be treated the same as alcohol as part of changes announced... Читать дальше...

The interim coach is excited about the teenager after seeing his pivotal role in the 2-2 draw with Standard Liege in the Europa League

In the 63rd minute of this evening’s Europa League clash between AZ Alkmaar and Manchester United, the Red Devils scored their fourth goal in 10 minutes to make it 4-0. Juan Mata laid the ball off to the ace after Nemanja Matic won the ball back in midfield. The tricky attacker showcased his brilliant skill […]

Kahol Lavan is predicted a slight advantage over Netanyahu's Likud, but Gantz would need Lieberman and the acquiescence of Arab lawmakers to form a government

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have some very simple math to clinch their first AFC South title since 2008 and second playoff berth in three seasons.

Chain of Origin is Nestlé’s answer to complete supply chain transparency from crop to cup, with technology at its heart.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of Michigan State University and dismissed a lawsuit by four students who said they suffered because of how the school handled their sexual assault complaints.

Dortmund will be looking for their fourth consecutive win in all competitions as they face Mainz away this weekend in the Bundesliga.

AUSTIN, Texas — Republican George P. Bush, the only member of the Bush dynasty still in public office, condemned Thursday recurring episodes of what he described as racist or hateful rhetoric within the Texas GOP, and ripped what he called false accusations fanned by his Hispanic heritage.

1. Apple Buys UK-Based Company 'Spectral Edge' to Bolster iPhone's Photographic Capabilities  MacRumors
2. Apple’s latest startup purchase hints at the next big leap in iPhone photography  The Verge
3. Apple Buys U.K. Startup to Improve iPhone Picture Taking  Yahoo Finance
4. Apple's latest acquisition could lead to crisper iPhone photos  Engadget
5. Apple reportedly buys UK startup Spectral Edge to improve iPhone photos  iMore
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Secureity, Middle East

In the past Israel acted in the belief that it was better to deal with the devil you know, that is to say, the leader of a terrorist organization, and to wait until he was ready to negotiate peace. But those days seem to be over.

Achieving peace is harder than waging war because it requires others to consent whereas war can be a unilateral act. Recently, Israel assassinated the Islamic Jihad leader in Gaza, Bahaa Abu al-Ata. It marks a change in strategy. Читать дальше...

<p>Four years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, ABC Newcastle broadcaster Jill Emberson has died, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of fighting for research funding.</p>

Every student athlete’s college career ends in a loss. Years of dedicating their life to the sport they love only to end in a loss. That is, unless you’re one of the lucky ones. There’s only one champion and only one team that wins it all. On Nov. 23, BYU Men’s soccer won it all, […]

Criticism of Trump is vital, but piling on personal insults adds unnecessary fuel to the fire.

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — People living near a suburban Chicago medical equipment sterilization facility face higher cancer risks from toxic air pollution, a new study found.

Inspiring "missionary disciples" rather than church-maintenance workers and building up the unity of the Church in a polarized world were some of the topics on the table when 26 U.S. bishops met Pope Francis Dec. 12.

As the GOP strategy for the impeachment of President Donald Trump seems to be a combination of shouting and stubbornly denying facts, even some Republicans are worried that ignoring reality could have historic implications. In 1974, Republicans suffered an epic defeat following the impeachment inquiry that resulted in the resignation of GOP President Richard Nixon. […]

The Pentagon’s second test of a previously-banned missile went as planned today, with the US upping its game from a cruise missile to a ballistic missile.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks after being sworn into office in Frankfort, Kentucky on December 10, 2019. | Timothy D. Easley, Pool/AP

Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order that will restore voting rights to more than 140,000 people.