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Noted writer Kashinath Singh (79), who had returned Sahitya Akademi Award in protest against the alleged attack on freedom of speech and increasing intolerance in the country, has decided to re-accept the award, as he thinks that the purpose of award returning campaign has been fulfilled.

Because that is so super Virgo of you.) Still, it’s hard not to find yourself in those alluring descriptions of each zodiac sign. So, whether you’re a take-charge Aries, a preening Leo, or a dreamy Pisces, click ahead to find the dream dress for your sign.

Henry Worsley, 55, traveled more than 900 miles across the Antarctic, attempting a solo trek that would also boost a British charity that aids wounded veterans.

After the two players sat out Monday's training session with an illness, Luis Enrique could decide to leave them out of this week's cup game

The wife of Welkom constable Mbuyisela James Concoshi has been arrested in connection with his murder, the Hawks said.

Kinderombudsmannen uit 33 verschillende landen hebben maandag de noodklok geluid over de veiligheid van kindvluchtelingen. In een brief aan de leiders van de Europese Unie vraagt een taskforce onder leiding van de Nederlandse kinderombudsman Marc Dullaert om de topprioriteit bij het opvangen van vluchtelingen bij kinderen te leggen.

Scientists have identified a genetic pattern in the womb that could predict whether or not IVF treatment is likely to be successful. The discovery would help clinicians understand why in vitro fertilization fails repeatedly in some women, researchers said.

If used correctly, the Royal Rumble match can be one of the most effective storytelling tools on television. Thirty characters moved around in various combinations over an hour, constructing alliances, ruining friendships, building up new stars and/or sowing the seeds for Wrestlemania matches. Barring a giant swerve, he will be participating in the main event at Wrestlemania.

Free State police are looking for clues about the murder of a woman found hanging from the roof of her home with her hands and feet bound.

AS the only person in history to win every grand slam singles title in the same season twice, Rod Laver is regarded as among the finest players ever, arguably the greatest of all. FULL HONOURS LIST

Chip Kelly continues to fill in his 49ers defensive staff without having a defensive coordinator to run it. According to Alex Marvez of FOX Sports, the 49ers have hired former Browns secondary coach Jeff Hafley for the same job there. They’ve also hired former Buccaneers linebacker Hardy Nickerson to coach the position he played, but…

Brett Brown was not a happy man Sunday night.

McDonald's

McDonald's fourth-quarter results are out, and they look great.

The fast-food giant beat analysts' expectations on earnings, revenues, and US sales, proving that its turnaround strategy is bearing fruit.

McDonald's reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.31 on revenues of $6.34 billion. Analysts had expected McDonald's to report adjusted earnings per share of $1.23 on revenues of $6.23 billion, according to Bloomberg. 

Global comparable-store sales — at locations open for at least a year — rose 5%. Читать дальше...

In this web-exclusive clip, the "Last Week Tonight" hosts offers up a second volume of unused quirky graphics.

Chicago just released OpenGrid, a new online tool that makes browsing public data way easier than before.

Booman Tribune - Joke Line is back!

Addicting Info - will one billionaire propel another into the White House?

EclectaBlog - the @GOP poisons a city;

No More Mr. Nice Blog - Ross lays another steaming pile of Douthat;

The Mahablog - the @GOP crackup continues;

blogenfreude blogs at stinque.com and suggests this viral NYC snowboarding video.

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Just when we thought the DCCC was finally going to cave and support a real Democrat for Congress, they discovered yet another way to lose in California's newly-blue 25th District. This time, it is Beverly Hills lawyer Brian Caforio, who has absolutely no idea what issues are even important to the people in the district. He lives in Orange County.

Not long before my wife and I had our first child, we had dinner with another married couple — both writers — who at the time had a toddler of their own. I asked them for some advice. Instead, they gave me a caution. "Don't write about your kid," they said. "Being a parent is going to change your life, and it's all you're going to be able to think about. You're going to want to turn those experiences and feelings into words. But there's nothing you can say that hasn't been said already, and probably better."

I have two children now ... Читать дальше...

The young star is in the midst of an angry contract dispute, with his father slamming the actions of the club

The man in charge of City's top youngsters has defended the club's approach following Brooking's criticism, but says the idea that every player will make the grade is "nonsense"

A website owner who posted a video showing the murder and dismemberment of Jun Lin has pleaded guilty to corrupting morals. After receiving a six-month conditional sentence, Mark Marek of Edmonton walked out of the courthouse, put duct tape over his mouth and held up a sign reading "Guilty of Canadian thought crimes."

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Zac Efron is a good actor. But sometimes it's hard to tell, because the audience is so busy being blasted by images of his bare chest, bare back, bare stomach, bare butt...bare anything,...

What happens when one woman's curiosity collides with her love of craftsmanship? Vita Fede, accessories brand for the bauble-baring set.  Cynthia Sakai went from...