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TOKYO, May 22 (UPI) -- Japanese pop star Mayu Tomita has yet to regain consciousness after being stabbed more than two dozen times by a fan.

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Halcon Resources Corp announced yesterday that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a restructuring agreement with creditors—a move that could wipe out $1.8 billion, or 65 percent, of its debt and $222 million of preferred stock equity.

The agreement would also reduce Halcon’s ongoing annual interest burden by more than $200 million. The shareholders affected by the restructuring include those holding 3rd Lien Notes due 2022, Senior Notes due 2020... Читать дальше...

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A manhunt was underway on Sunday in central Massachusetts for a gunman who shot and killed a police officer during a traffic stop just after midnight, state police said.

Ronald Tarentino, a 42-year-old officer in Auburn, Massachusetts, was fatally shot around 12:30 a.m. EDT in the town, which is approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of Boston.

The shooter fled the scene in his vehicle, according to police.

In an advisory released by Massachusetts... Читать дальше...

The man seen dragging the dead body of his longtime girlfriend on a dolly on Staten Island strangled her to death, prosecutors said.

It doesn't take a lifetime to build a super-valuable company. As this list shows, it's possible to go from zero to $16 billion in valuation in under five years.

Mount Sinabung volcano in western Indonesia erupted on Saturday killing at least seven people and critically injuring two others, according to the country’s National Disaster Management Agency. Sinabung is still on the highest alert level and the potential for more eruptions remain high. CNN reports: The seven victims were in Gembar village in the western province of North Sumatra when the eruption occurred at 4:48 p.m. local time (9:48 a.m. GMT). Search teams comprised of police, military, Indonesian... Читать дальше...

A Japanese pop star waiting to perform at a venue in Koganei, Tokyo, was repeatedly knifed by an obsessive fan. Mayu Tomita, 20, was stabbed dozens of times in the neck and chest after refusing a gift and remains in a critical condition.  The Independent reports: The singer, who is a college student, suffered nearly two dozen stab wounds to her neck and chest and has yet to gain consciousness according to reports in the Japanese media. Tokyo police said a 27-year-old man, Tomohiro Iwazaki, was arrested at the scene by officers... Читать дальше...

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The world's second-largest economy is making its weight felt around the world.

And the new power of the Chinese consumer is showing up in various forms.

"It could be a trip to Sydney's Taronga Zoo, a compelling new Korean drama, an upmarket store in London, a multi-million-dollar footballer, an online payment app, a robot, or an electric car," HSBC's Julia Wang and James Pomeroy wrote in a recent report.

They continued: "The common thread is that all roads, wherever they are in the world... Читать дальше...

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's defense minister officially stepped down on Sunday, capping a tumultuous week of politics that is expected to result in the replacement of the former military chief with an inexperienced hard-liner in the sensitive post.

Journalist and a political analyst Tülin Daloğlu spoke with Sputnik in an interview about how the Western leadership and Turkey use terrorism in their own interests.

As a whole, Americans aren't doing a great job of saving for retirement, a fact that has been well publicized in recent years.

As news organizations face criticism for not challenging Donald Trump’s policy positions and offensive statements, the director of the Edward R. Murrow Center at Tufts University argued that the legendary CBS news anchor would have given the presumptive GOP presidential nominee highly critical coverage.

The ceremony came in the home city of the rival Minnesota Gophers.

Fiji wrapped up the Sevens World Series title without even reaching the final in London, and on this weekend’s evidence the battle for a historic first Olympic gold medal could be very much a lottery. The imminent debut of rugby’s shortened format at Rio 2016 has opened up a game dominated in recent years by […]

Lincoln car restorer and longtime racing buff Joe Haag died after his car crashed during an exhibition Saturday night at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction.

A race car driver died Saturday night after injuries suffered during a race at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction.

The candidate from Austria's far-wing Freedom Party (FPO), Norbert Hofer, is a projected winner in the second round of presidential elections held on Sunday in the country, while postal votes are yet to be counted, the Austrian Interior Ministry said.

Last week, a nuclear power plant in Tennessee went critical.

Don’t be alarmed. Achieving criticality is a necessary step for a nuclear reactor to power up and prepare to supply electricity to the grid. The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Watts Bar Unit 2, a 1,150-megawatt behemoth, will soon be producing as much electricity as a couple large coal-fired plants.

This marks a major milestone for the TVA, which is trying to reduce its dependenceon coal and move to a lower-carbon future. Читать дальше...

Driverless cars could hit public roads within the next decade, according to most tech and auto industry forecasts.

Libyan Prime Minister Faiez Serraj requested the help of the European Union in training the country’s security services, naval forces and coast guard.