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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on Ohio's proposed changes in dealing with lead in drinking water (all times local):

The United States women's national soccer team wants to make clear it is an important force in American soccer, and that it should be paid as such.

In just under a month, Dave Vetrano will say goodbye to the Bangor School Board after more than 15 years of service on the board. A lifelong educator and biologist, the Vietnam veteran turned conservationist has spent nearly half his…

State officials are projecting a 40 percent turnout for next Tuesday’s election, in which state voters get a chance to weigh in on their preference for presidential candidate.

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We all dreamed of becoming successful grown-ups when we were kids, right?

I wanted to save people from burning buildings or maybe play first base for the Dodgers. In our minds, nothing could hold us back from being truly great.

Just as we were building towering skyscrapers out of blocks and pondering our possible futures, we were also learning important lessons like hard work, perseverance, and respect – that would help lay the groundwork for our success. Читать дальше...

At a time when pretty much everyone wants to vilify Lakers rookie D’Angelo Russell for secretly videotaping teammate Nick Young’s apparent admission that he’s cheating on his fiancée (it’s still unclear how the video was leaked), an NFL player has pushed back on Russell’s behalf. Via CBS Detroit, Lions cornerback Darius Slay has defended Russell…

BOSTON - A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after leading Massachusetts police on a chase in sport utility vehicle that had been reported stolen.

BOSTON (AP) — A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after leading Massachusetts police on a chase in sport utility vehicle that had been reported stolen.

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I have to admit: I've become a genetics geek. Ever since I sent my first saliva sample to be analyzed by consumer-genetics company 23andMe, I've become obsessed with what I can find out from a sample of my DNA.

After trying out 23andMe's $199 test, I wanted to see how one of its competitors' tests stacked up.

For $99, AncestryDNA will sequence your genes to help trace your geographic roots. It doesn't provide health and wellness information, though... Читать дальше...

Short-term Treasury yields fell to fresh one-month lows Thursday, as bond investors continued to reposition their portfolios for fewer interest-rate hikes this year, heading to the finish line of a volatile quarter.

Bollywood stars at 'Ki and Ka' screening

A Canadian news outlet must give the RCMP background materials used for stories on a suspected terrorist, despite objections from the reporter, a judge has ruled.

We all do ‘em.

Tried to squeeze those hours in:

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The ol' switcharoo:

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Had this life-altering moment:

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The 90s are over, but the music is still here.

Wynn Las Vegas today (March 31) announced the appointment of Alex Cordova as executive vice president and managing partner for nightlife. ...

HENGELO - Onlineplatform Hengelo Helemaal Stil? komt met een nieuw initiatief: het zogenaamde Stadsgesprek. Doel ervan is actuele onderwerpen die de Hengeloërs bezighouden, samen te bespreken.

Less than four-in-10 registered Republican voters say Donald Trump will be able to solidly unify their party in the general election.

Nigerians on March 31 remembered the event that played out at the venue of the announcement of the 2015 presidential election results. As many Nigerians anxiously await the full results of the presidential and National Assembly elections, some officials of the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party, led by a former minister, Godsday Orubebe, attempted to […]

– The three wives of crown prince of Benin Kingdom have been inducted into the royal court of the Kingdom – They were conferred with traditional titles as part of the on-going 14 days Iyan-Ehien rites The three wives of the crown prince of Benin Kingdom and Edaiken N’Uselu, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, were on Wednesday, […]

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said his left collarbone is recovering from surgery and looking ahead to offseason workouts.

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 IGORA, Russia (Reuters) - The wedding party dominated a ski resort nestled in the hills about an hour's drive north of St. Petersburg. No expense was spared and everyone was sworn to secrecy. The happy couple rode in a traditional Russian sleigh drawn by three white horses, said one of the workers who described the scene to Reuters.

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The renowned British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid has died aged 65.

Hadid, who was made a Dame in 2012, is believed to have died from a heart attack while being treated for bronchitis at a hospital in Miami, the BBC reported.

Born in Baghdad, Iraq, she studied in Beirut until moving to London, where she set up her own practice in 1979. She later became a naturalized British citizen.

Among her celebrated designs are the Aquatics Centre... Читать дальше...

A new push is getting underway to keep drivers hands on the wheel, and off of their phone. The executive director of the Traffic Improvement Association of Michigan, Jim Santilli, made the announcement this morning in an effort to get Michigan lawmakers to pass a hands-free law. A hands-free law would make it illegal to use an electronic device while driving, including using a hand-held phone. The TIA also hopes ...