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The Jetman team took a huge step toward autonomous human flight (and achieving the dreams of many comic book fans) when pilot Vince Reffett soared from street level to fly 6,000 feet above Dubai, powered only by the jetpack on his back.

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Now he wants you to believe he’d get tough on his best friends.

Good Times actress Ja'net Dubois has died at the age of 74. The star's family confirmed that she died unexpectedly in her sleep overnight at her home in Glendale

Julie Lightfoot MBE, Managing Director of Solar Solve Ltd was delighted when the company received ne...

Rapper wins International Male Solo Artist trophy

The Caps look to bolster the blue line ahead of their playoff push

Al Taawoun FC stunned Al Duhail SC of Qatar 2-0 at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on the second day of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group C on Tuesday. The Saudi side were looking to build on

Developed by Microsoft Research, ElectionGuard probably won't be widely used for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but it could be adopted for the 2022 midterms.

As a weakening Lebanese pound reflects uncertainty and confusion over proposed measures to deal with the worst economic crisis in decades, the government is racing against time to decide on whether to pay or default on the $1.2 billion Eurobond that is maturing next month.

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LendingClub stock drops as earnings show effects of bank-charter effort

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's ready to use his “big voice” to bolster Republicans' 2020 campaign hopes as he heads west for a four-day visit mixing policy and politics.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s ready to use his “big voice” to bolster Republicans’ 2020 campaign hopes as he heads west for a four-day visit mixing policy and politics. Trump’s trip will be packed with big-dollar fundraisers, a trio of campaign rallies meant to energize his base and a sprinkle […]

While it may lack the polish of Nashville or the glamour of Los Angles and New York City, Portland can definitely hold its own as one of the nation’s most musical cities.

“Antonio Conte would’ve preferred that Inter sign Arturo Vidal rather than Christian Eriksen,” claims Ciro Ferrara.

MULHOUSE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced measures intended to counter Islamic extremism in France by giving the government more authority over the schooling of children, the financing of mosques and the training of imams. Macron, during a visit to the city of Mulhouse in eastern France, said the government sought […]

Slugger Fred McGriff had been an Atlanta fan favorite since he joined the Braves on July 20, 1993, and hit 19 homers and drove in 55 runs in 68 games to help the Braves rally from nine games behind the San Francisco Giants to win the NL West title in 1993. But he was struggling as he entered the game on Saturday, August 24, 1996, against the Cubs at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium; his average had dropped to .288 after being at .349 in June 10, and he had not homered since August 10.

Reigning Champions League holders Liverpool on Tuesday night, February 18, suffered a 1-0 defeat against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in the UCL round of 16 first leg encounter.

Agilent Techonologies Inc. shares declined in the extended session Tuesday after the lab instruments maker said its outlook would be impacted by the novel coronavirus. Agilent shares declined 1% after hours, following a 1.2% decline in the regular session to close at $84.79. Agilent expects earnings of 72 cents to 76 cents a share on revenue of $1.28 billion to $1.32 billion, while analysts had forecast earnings of 79 cents a share on revenue of $1.34 billion, "after factoring in the potential... Читать дальше...

No driver is currently listed with Roush Fenway Racing's No. 6 Ford on the preliminary entry list for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Las Vegas.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday designated five state-run Chinese news outlets that operate in the United States as “foreign missions,” requiring them to register their properties and employees in the U.S. The move comes amid growing U.S. concerns about efforts by overseas media organizations to influence U.S. public opinion and a determination […]

Liu Zhiming is the eighth frontline health-care worker to die from COVID-19, and hundreds more have been infected.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida senator who has spent her entire adult life trying to help sexual abuse victims wants Florida to join other states seeking to require informed consent before gynecological exams can be performed on unconscious patients.