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Forty-six seasons will do it for veteran newsman Morley Safer, who will retire from “60 Minutes” on Sunday, May 15, CBS announced on Wednesday, May 11. Safer will be in the spotlight with a special called “Morley Safer: A Reporter’s Life,” which will air at 8 p.m. Sunday, directly after “60 Minutes.” In a statement, Safer said, It’s been a wonderful run but the time has come to say goodbye to all of my friends at CBS and the dozens of people who kept me on the air. Safer is a 12-time Emmy winner... Читать дальше...

Empty seats in 2015 killed atmosphere at some world junior hockey championship games

[...] after missing the cut in eight consecutive starts — a dubious streak that started at Pebble in February — Hahn found his groove over the weekend in Charlotte, N.C. Most impressively, he won on a tough track (Quail Hollow) against a strong field (Justin Rose, Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson all finished in the top seven). [...] as Hahn, 34, and his family drove from Charlotte to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., for this week’s Players Championship, he and Stephanie tested out his new professional cachet. Читать дальше...

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The Golden State Warriors hold a certain underdog type of mentality.

No one embodies that more than Draymond Green, who has evolved from a second-round pick to a role player, starter, and now, a legitimate NBA superstar.

Green is not only valuable to the Warriors, but he holds his own as one of the best players in the entire league. Green was second in the NBA in triple-doubles this season, and he's flummoxed teams with his ability to handle the ball... Читать дальше...

Satellite technology company is changing its CEO with an eye to expansion in the United States

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man charged with sparking an inferno that destroyed an unfinished Los Angeles apartment building bragged about the blaze at a party and was angry about high-profile police killings of African-Americans, a witness testified Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man charged with sparking an inferno that destroyed an unfinished Los Angeles apartment building bragged about the blaze at a party and was angry about high-profile police killings of African-Americans, a witness testified Wednesday.

Walt Disney Co.’s decision to discontinue its “Infinity” product line suggests the once-hot marriage between videogames and collectible figurines is flaming out.

Donald Trump has no plans to release his taxes May 11 2016, 4:04 PM A loss for Hillary Clinton in West Virginia's primary and a win for Donald Trump in Nebraska's primary could reveal challenges each face in a potential general election match up. Lower-stakes West Virginia primary could offer clues...

FBI Director James B. Comey said Wednesday that he is not letting political events dictate a deadline for completing the bureau's investigation into the possible mishandling of classified information involving Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Once fast-growing, the sport suffered what one industry tracker calls a 30% decline in finishers in 2015.

Sunderland, Newcastle and Norwich have their say after a night of football that saw the Magpies and Canaries relegated.

Hannah Davis' free kick in the 98th minute sends Lincoln Southwest to the Class A girls soccer state semifinals.

Just outside of Las Vegas, NV, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies just conducted the first propulsion test of their hyperloop technology. The goal is to eventually build a high-speed shuttle that will transport passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in just 30 minutes by the year 2020.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the "Star Wars" franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series about it.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the "Star Wars" franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series about it.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the "Star Wars" franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series about it.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the "Star Wars" franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series about it. While there are already several ongoing online series dedicated to "Star Wars" fandom, Lucasfilm says "The Star Wars Show" will stand out by offering exclusive news, never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes looks at "Star Wars" films, shows and games.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the "Star Wars" franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series about it.

Her résumé scores with voters, but he wins on who can bring change.

France authorities open investigation after teenager allegedly live-streams video of her suicide on Periscope

Google’s decision could have as much or even more impact on curtailing the industry than any move by politicians, as many payday loans start with a desperate person searching online for ways to make ends meet or cover an emergency. The ban would not impact companies offering mortgages, auto loans, student loans, loans for businesses or credit cards, Google said. Payday lenders have long been a target of criticism by politicians and consumer advocates, who argue the industry charges extremely high interest rates to customers... Читать дальше...

Thursday’s summit could be the beginning of a useful, if not beautiful, relationship.