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SANTA CRUZ , Calif., July 13 (UPI) -- A California man said a large shark attacked his boat while he was fishing off Capitola on Friday morning.

The dress code for the summer games is footloose and fancy free with an eye toward caution

Binnen het uur nadat Theresa May officieel was benoemd tot Groot-Brittaniës 76e eerste minister, begon informatie over veranderingen in het kabinet naar buiten te komen. De opvallendste benoeming was die van Boris Johnson tot minister van Buitenlandse Zaken.

Katy Perry tweeted a GIF of Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton making a shrug gesture on Wednesday (July 13) shortly after her name...

Virginia Tech has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams through the 2022-23 season. Athletic director Whit Babcock announced the extension Wednesday. Williams has coached the Hokies for two seasons, and last year produced once of the best turnarounds in Atlantic Coast Conference history. Virginia Tech went from 11-22 overall and 2-16 in

WASHINGTON ― Three nonprofit groups connected to the billionaire Koch brothers were fined by the Federal Election Commission for failing to disclose their donors in the 2010 elections.

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Researchers have developed a blood test that might allow doctors to know quickly whether a cancer drug is working.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Nearly every U.S. governor pledged Wednesday to combat the opioid crisis that is leaving a trail of overdose deaths and misery in their states. At least 45 state governors signed on to the Compact to Fight Opioid Addiction committing to fight the epidemic, fueled by the overprescribing of prescription pain relievers.

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say an inmate who took a gun from a deputy and killed two bailiffs during an escape attempt at a southwestern Michigan courthouse was facing possible life in prison for rape and kidnapping charges…

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say an inmate who took a gun from a deputy and killed two bailiffs during an escape attempt at a southwestern Michigan courthouse was facing possible life in prison for rape and kidnapping charges…

UNITED NATIONS — The death toll from a recent outbreak of fighting in South Sudan is almost certain to climb above the 272 people, including 33 civilians, reported by the government, United Nations officials said Wednesday. Peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous told the Security Council that government forces are obstructing the movement of U.N. personnel “every

KINSHASA, Congo — A senior adviser to Congo President Joseph Kabila on Wednesday said Kabila is entitled to stay in power past the end of his mandate if elections aren’t held on time, a position sure to anger opposition critics who accuse the president of disrespecting the constitution. “The president is covered by the constitution

DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Solly Msimanga visited the Nissanda housing project in Ga-rankuwa, declaring it a ripe ground for criminals.

China has dismissed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s legal ruling for the Philippines over claims in the South China Sea as a mere “piece of waste paper.” Since the arbitration commenced, China has stated that it will ignore the decision. In reality, China has done everything but ignore the arbitration—because it cannot. Now, China’s best hope to avoid compliance is to negotiate with The Philippines for better terms.  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries jumped $9.50, or 5 percent, to $209.40 after it gave strong projections for second quarter results and moved closer to completing a $40.5 billion purchase of Allergan's generic drug business. Brent crude, a standard for international oil prices, lost $2.21, or 4.6 percent, to close at $46.26 a barrel in London. THE QUOTE: "Good economic numbers could translate into decent second quarter earnings, and rates are low and should stay low," said Ernie Cecilia, chief investment officer of Bryn Mawr Trust. Читать дальше...

A new study is warning that a volcano may be awakening in Italy in the Colli Albani Volcanic District, on the outskirts of Rome.

NEW YORK — New York City is becoming the nation’s first city to require free tampons and sanitary pads in public schools, homeless shelters and jails. Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio (dih BLAH’-zee-oh) signed the measures Wednesday. The City Council approved them last month. Schools, shelters and lockups already provide the supplies for free, to

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The US labor market is a bit of a puzzle.

While the market has been broadly strong over the last couple years, two dynamics have continued to challenge economists, policymakers, and market watchers: hiring folks has become more difficult, but wage growth remains somewhat sluggish.

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book report included commentary from executives in the IT and software space in Boston that summed up this conundrum nicely.

HOOVER, Ala. — Defensive end Jonathan Allen can’t imagine why any team wouldn’t embrace Alabama’s annual national title expectations. It’s certainly always on the to-do list these days for the Crimson Tide and an insatiable fan base, no matter how many stars have gone to the NFL or how much uncertainty revolves around the quarterback

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers defends golf's drug-testing policies after Rory McIlroy said he could "get away with" doping.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is seeking $10 million in damages from a former senior campaign consultant, Sam Nunberg, alleging that Nunberg leaked confidential information to reporters in violation of a nondisclosure agreement. In a court filing obtained by The Associated Press, Nunberg accused Trump of trying to silence him "in a misguided attempt to cover up media coverage of an apparent affair" between two senior campaign staffers. In the court filings, Nunberg... Читать дальше...

MGM Resorts International's purchase of Boyd Gaming's 50 percent stake in Atlantic City's top casino has received regulatory approval in New Jersey. The Casino Control Commission on Wednesday voted 3-0 to approve lease agreements needed for the sale that will give ...

Tesla is the "ultimate story stock," but the company has a problem with execution, says one valuation expert.

KODAK, Tenn. (AP) -- Leonardo Reginatto, Travis Harrison and Stuart Turner each drove home three runs, as the Chattanooga Lookouts beat the Tennessee Smokies 11-1 on Wednesday.