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The chances of NHL players participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics are diminishing.

Shares of Allergan PLC surged 2.1% in morning trade Tuesday, after billionaire investor Carl Icahn disclosed on his website that he "recently acquired a large position" in the drug maker. Icahn said he was "very supportive" of Chief Executive Brent Saunders. Icahn had helped Saunders become the CEO of Forest Laboratories, which was acquired by Actavis in 2014; Actavis has since merged with Allergan. " We have every confidence in Brent's ability to enhance value for all Allergan shareholders," Icahn wrote on his website. Читать дальше...

CNBC's Bob Pisani reports on the market open from the NYSE and points out that there will be action at the close with stocks such as Alibaba and JD.com today.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The agent for the longtime University of Minnesota wrestling coach is disputing allegations from a team member that the coach covered up the wrestlers' plans to sell and use an anti-anxiety drug.

Islamitische Staat gebruikt in Falluja honderden gezinnen als menselijk schild tegen de Iraakse oprukkende regeringstroepen. In het centrum van de belegerde stad hebben al meerdere burgers de dood gevonden door zware bombardementen van het leger, meldt de UNHCR op gezag van ooggetuigen. Onder de slachtoffers is een gezin van zeven personen waarvan niemand gespaard bleef.

Warning: Question No. 12 may be the cruellest question in any quiz ever.

The Russian Foreign Minister has slammed the presence of Turkish troops on Iraqi soil as “unacceptable,” and has called on Ankara to pull out from the Arab country. “We demand that Turkey withdraw its troops from the Iraqi territory where they are located to strengthen the sovereignty of Iraq, according to ex-Prime Minister [Ahmet] Davutoglu,” Sergei Lavrov said. Press TV reports: Last December, Turkey deployed some 150 soldiers, equipped with heavy weapons and backed by 20 to 25 tanks, to the outskirts of Mosul... Читать дальше...

LONDON (AP) — Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has become a father again at 68 after his wife, Sally Humphreys, gave birth to twin girls.

LONDON (AP) — Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has become a father again at 68 after his wife, Sally Humphreys, gave birth to twin girls.

LONDON (AP) — Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has become a father again at 68 after his wife, Sally Humphreys, gave birth to twin girls.

When Donald Trump calls, it looks like North Korea will answer.

You have to travel a long way to spend a penny these days.

A giant explosion and ensuing flames claimed the lives of 16 people at the largest Indian ammo dump in Pulgaon, located 115 km from Nagpur.

Goldman Sachs recommends buying these 14 stocks owned by hedge funds. Here's why.

Google, Facebook, Twitter and Microsoft agree code of conduct in effort to cope with online abuse

Lionel Messi's tax trial began Tuesday with the player deciding not to appear in court for early proceedings.

Back in January, after they got approval to return to Los Angeles, the Rams launched a season-ticket campaign, and in two weeks received 56,000 deposits from people interested in securing seats for the 2016 season at the Coliseum.

The trial of Lionel Messi on charges of tax evasion opened in Barcelona, but injury prevented him from attending.

Gazprom and PGNiG will meet this week

Take a peek inside the reality TV star's wardrobe room.

NATO expansion in Eastern Europe doesn't seem to have much support among German residents. A number of activists organized a protest campaign calling for the US and NATO to stop their aggressive policy.

BERLIN (AP) — German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk have suffered a legal setback at Germany's highest court in a suit over a two-second sample.

BERLIN (AP) — German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk have suffered a legal setback at Germany's highest court in a suit over a two-second sample.