Dustin Hoffman never knew his family history, and what a doozy of a history it turns out to be. The Academy Award-winning actor learned in the latest episode of the PBS genealogy series “Finding Your Roots” that both his grandfather and great-grandfather — both Jews — died at the hands of Soviet secret police. Moreover, […]
The seat-adjustment talks between the Left Front and the Congress hit a major roadblock on Thursday with the former coming out with its second list of 88 candidates that contained a number of seats which the Congress has also decided to contest.
A newborn baby named Zephany Nurse went missing from a Cape Town hospital in 1997, three days after she was born to biological parents, Morne and Celeste Nurse.
Opposition to restarting Japan’s nuclear generators refuses to retreat
Bridgewater Associates told clients it has hired Jon Rubinstein as its new co-chief executive as the world’s largest hedge fund fine-tunes its future leadership.
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A type of lab test called a "core-needle biopsy" may be better for certain kidney cancer patients, new research suggests.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A police officer ambushed by a silent gunman who later said he acted in the name of Islam testified in court Thursday about the attack, detailing how he kicked his way out of the cruiser to return…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A police officer ambushed by a silent gunman who later said he acted in the name of Islam testified in court Thursday about the attack, detailing how he kicked his way out of the cruiser to return fire. Philadelphia prosecutors have found no evidence that suspect Edward Archer has any links to terrorism, though federal authorities continue to explore that issue. "The fact that he had his wits about him, to think, 'I need to go back to my patrol vehicle; I need to get a tourniquet,'... Читать дальше...
US saber-rattling and military maneuvers will not affect Russian decision-making, President Barack Obama said in an interview released by a US media outlet on Thursday.
[...] there's now no need to poach the egg (a scary undertaking all by itself). Over the years I've made it every which way, with chunks of whole butter or melted butter or clarified butter, using a double boiler or a saucepan directly over low heat or a blender. The lemon juice helps to keep the yolks from curdling, but you'll also want to keep track of how hot the egg mixture is becoming by sticking your immaculately clean finger into the bowl every couple of minutes. [...] whole butter is roughly 15 percent water... Читать дальше...
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has welcomed Finance MEC Belinda Scott’s R109bn provincial budget tabled in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday.
Europe’s largest automaker is cutting investment by €1-billion in 2016
(AP) — A national medical school committee will inspect the facilities of the new Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine this summer. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education will ultimately decide whether Washington State University's new medical school should be granted preliminary accreditation.
GENEVA - A U.N. rapporteur on human rights in Iran has denounced executions of minors there and says tough anti-drugs laws could be behind a "surge" in overall executions in recent years.
GENEVA (AP) — A U.N. rapporteur on human rights in Iran has denounced executions of minors there and says tough anti-drugs laws could be behind a "surge" in overall executions in recent years.
It doesn’t sit right for a man to attempt to dictate who his girlfriend can be friends with
WIRED will be reporting all the announcements as they happen on Monday. The post Apple's Spring 2016 Event Will Be Held on Monday, March 21 appeared first on WIRED.
On Thursday, Marvel released a new official trailer for Captain America: Civil War. And the rumors are true: Spider-Man is in it … for a split second:
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The International Monetary Fund says Zimbabwe needs to act now if it is to reverse the deepening economic difficulties.
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“People always tell us that what we’re doing isn’t popular – like, ‘Why are you doing it?’ But I don’t think any of us really care,” says Conor Behrle, guitarist for the Hollywood glitter-rock brigade Hammered Satin, sitting at Yahoo Music with his platform-soled, leather-sheathed, rivet-studded, bell-bottomed bandmates. “I do not want anyone to be confused and think that’s what we’re about.
WILKINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly shooting at a backyard party in a Pittsburgh suburb (all times local):
WILKINSBURG, Pennsylvania - The Latest on a deadly shooting at a backyard party in a Pittsburgh suburb (all times local):