Burkina Faso's president says 35 civilians, mostly women, have been killed in an attack; 80 jihadists also dead
Burkina Faso's president says 35 civilians, mostly women, have been killed in an attack; 80 jihadists also dead
Burkina Faso's president says 35 civilians, mostly women, have been killed in an attack; 80 jihadists also dead
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with California Assemblyman Rob Bonta about what he calls the Trump administration's end-run around a new law banning private detention centers in his state.
The Pentagon released the latest soldier death from Afghanistan and it's another Green Beret. Sgt. 1st Class Michael James Goble was the 20th solider killed in the country this year by hostile fire.
The Fraser fir is found in a lot of homes around Christmas. But its wild cousins have been in decline for almost a century because of a small invasive pest.
State legislative leaders authorized a vacation day for legislative employees and their supporting agencies for December 24. This makes the holidays a great time to visit the Capitol.
Burkina Faso's president says 35 civilians, mostly women, have been killed in an attack; 80 jihadists also dead.
The Rams paid a heavy price to acquire cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Jaguars this season in hopes that his arrival would help them get back to the playoffs. It didn’t play out that way. The Rams were eliminated from the playoffs with last Sunday night’s loss to the Rams and now Ramsey won’t be [more]
Whether ice fishing or snowmobiling, it's better to be safe than sorry.
The Electoral Commission (EC), with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), trained over 160 newly appointed electoral officers in Ghana, to build their capacity on elections administration and on the electoral process. The aim is to ensure understanding of their roles, basic principles, and management of stakeholde ...
Countdown to Kick Off Premier League action is back – here’s the best way start to the weekend.
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Three shot dead in home invasion.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he'll learn from past transfer mistakes made by the club.
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The Hakhel organization's network of Jewish communities spans from the US to Europe to Australia.
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Michael Bloomberg is one of the world's richest men, with a net worth of about $56 billion. He said his campaign cut ties with the vendor as soon as it learned prison workers were making calls.
August makes a couple of different smart lock models right now, and you really can't go wrong no matter which one you choose. If you're looking for a great deal on the company's top-of-the-line lock though, now is the time to pull the trigger. Amazon's big year-end sale includes a killer deal that slashes the $280 August Smart Lock Pro + Connect Wi-Fi Bridge down to just $149.99, and all-time low. This price won't be around for very long though, so definitely grab one on sale while you still can. Читать дальше...
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
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The New York Times on Christmas as Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral
There will be no Christmas at Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral, the headlines read, the first such lapse in two centuries.
In ordinary terms, that was not really news. ...
Even after a disappointing non-playoff season, Bears coach Matt Nagy (center) and Mitch Trubisky (10) are linked in the Bears’ current drive toward the Super Bowl. But 2020 could be telltale for both of them, and general manager Ryan Pace as well. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
Changing just the quarterback is unlikely to ignite Matt Nagy’s offense — and it’s just too soon for a full-blown upheaval at Halas Hall. Wait’ll next year.
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Mary Jane Stewart's car was stolen with gifts in the trunk.
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets have signed coach Michael Malone to a contract extension through the 2022-23 season. Malone has steadily helped build the Nuggets into a Western Conference contender since taking over in 2015-16. Denver advanced to the second round of the playoffs last season. “His tireless work ethic and passion are clearly reflected
When preliminary rosters were announced the Anaheim Ducks had four prospects with the chance to make their respective nations’ final rosters for the World Junior Championship. Now that cuts have been made and rosters are complete, only Trevor Zegras (USA) and Lukas Dostal (Czech) will represent the Ducks at the tournament. Zegras Primed for Big […]
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People are arguing about it until their faces turn blue.
Blueface, the 22-year-old rapper best known for the song “Thotiana," visited Skid Row in Los Angeles, temporary home to hundreds of homeless people, stood on top of a truck and made it rain like he was at a strip club. He called it the “season...
A boy, 16, was shot Dec. 24, 2019, in in the 4100 block of West 15th Street. | Google Maps
He was standing on the street when someone fired shots from a vehicle, police said.
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Americans think New Yorkers are the biggest jerks in the country, according to a new survey — released just days before Christmas, no less.
The boxer, who announced last month his return to the ring, gave the 19-year-old a Mercedes-Benz G63, as revealed by a post on her Instagram story displaying her shock at the present.