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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — With a 48-4 record and last year's NBA championship trophy in their possession, the Golden State Warriors had little need for upgraded at the trade deadline.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — With a 48-4 record and last year's NBA championship trophy in their possession, the Golden State Warriors had little need for upgraded at the trade deadline.

CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on the latest air travel report cards as it proved to be a very mixed year for flyers.

Pope Francis opening a window of hope for women affected by Zika shows that he is a humane leader of the church

It's no big secret that Teresa Giudice has feuded with sister-in-law Melissa Gorga in the past. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star has butted heads with her brother Joe Gorga as...

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Do you inspect the appearance of a wine before swirling it around the glass (holding the stem, naturally)?

Inhale deeply while describing the flamboyant nature of your Shiraz?

Do you do that slurpy thing that some love but others loathe?

Or maybe you just crack open the screwcap and dig straight in.

If you’re in the latter group, then the ceremony that goes with wine may seem like pure wankery.

But is the science on your side?

Temperature

Michel Spingler/AP

Do you inspect the appearance of a wine before swirling it around the glass (holding the stem, naturally)?

Inhale deeply while describing the flamboyant nature of your Shiraz?

Do you do that slurpy thing that some love but others loathe?

Or maybe you just crack open the screwcap and dig straight in.

If you’re in the latter group, then the ceremony that goes with wine may seem like pure wankery.

But is the science on your side?

Temperature

Doug G. Ware
SANTA TERESITA, Argentina, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- A group in Argentina drew global outrage Thursday after news spread that a baby dolphin died after being passed around by people taking selfies with the animal.

ANDERSON, S.C. -- If you think the way Republican party strategists do, then you would have loved the scene here at the Hilton Garden Inn ballroom Thursday afternoon, two days before the GOP holds its crucial presidential primary in South Carolina.

Growing up, Dana Falsetti struggled with her weight as well as depression, which is why she decided to take up yoga. She began using Instagram to document her progress, and has garnered over 143,000 followers.

Growing up, Dana Falsetti struggled with her weight as well as depression, which is why she decided to take up yoga. She began using Instagram to document her progress, and has garnered over 143,000 followers.

Dues To Be Paid Retrospectively

NEW YORK - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market:

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market:

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market:

IBM agreed to buy Truven Health Analytics for $2.6 billion, expanding the health care capabilities of its Watson cognitive computing system. Adjusted earnings and revenue at the maker of drugs, vitamins and infant formula fell short of estimates. The operator of TV channels including TLC and Animal Planet reported disappointing results. The fast food chain offered weak quarterly results and guidance, saying McDonald's all-day breakfast and value deals from rivals are hurting sales.

Kendall Jenner bares some midriff in a chic pants look while attending the Calvin Klein show held during 2016 New York Fashion Week at Spring Studios on Thursday (February 18) in New York City. The 20-year-old model sat front row with Margot Robbie, Zoe Kravitz and her boyfriend Twin Shadow, Abbey Lee, and Carine Roitfeld. [...]

Back in September, I started playing and and writing about daily fantasy sports as part of a work experiment/assignment. I was given $50 to play with on DraftKings, and the idea was to explore 1) how far that money would go, 2) what I thought of the concept of daily fantasy, and 3) where the news of DFS was headed. I played quite a bit early on and wrote several things — including this initial reaction and this more expansive piece. And then a lot of the hot-button topics surrounding DFS kind of cooled down. Читать дальше...

The armed occupation of an Oregon wildlife refuge ended a week ago, but federal authorities remain active in multiple jurisdictions to ensure people are brought to justice.

Pharrell, Lady Gaga, the Weeknd and Sam Smith are all set to appear at this year'sOscars , which will also feature a "special performance" from Dave Grohl, Entertainment Weekly  reports. The latest list of presenters and performers also includes last year's Best Song winners  John Legend and Common, as...

Bobby Hauck (pronounced HOWK), who guided San Diego State’s football special teams to one of the top national unit ranking in the country during the 2015 season, has been ...