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New cabinet includes Davis in Brexit role

Theresa May became the second-ever female U.K. prime minister on Wednesday, nearly four decades after Margaret Thatcher broke Britain’s political glass ceiling.

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A few years ago, $20 seemed like a lot of money. However, these days, $20 can feel like nothing at all. You might spend $20 on your monthly gym membership or a movie ticket, sans popcorn.

Luckily, there are still some things to do in the U.S. for $20 or less; you just need to know where to go. Here is a look at some of the coolest things to do on a budget in all 50 states.

Alabama: Birmingham Barons

Price: $14
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The Auschwitz museum said Wednesday it had asked the makers of the popular Pokemon Go augmented reality game to block players at the former Nazi death camp out of respect for the dead.

Decision to limit coverage of violent protests has led to fears for democracy

On this day in 1898, San Francisco's Ferry Building opened to ferry traffic from around the Bay Area. It's been through many ups, downs, and one mega-freeway since, but has remained a beacon throughout its 118 years.

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER, UPI Racing Writer
South African horse racing may appear a sleeping giant but a look at Africa's biggest race day finds anything BUT sleeping going on.

After several days of heavy fighting, the Syrian army managed to establish control over a vital route in the vicinity of Aleppo, effectively cutting off the last supply line for the rebels still entrenched within the city.

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LONDON (AP) — Theresa May became Britain's new prime minister on Wednesday, accepting an invitation to govern from Queen Elizabeth II after the resignation of David Cameron. She promised to lead a "one-nation" government dedicated to social justice and making "Britain a country that works for everyone."

Alluding to the tough negotiations that lie ahead over Britain's exit from the European Union, May said, "we face a time of great national change."

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New Yorkers were frustrated early Wednesday afternoon as delays plagued several subway lines.

About 6,000 Americans hold certified claims against Cuban government for expropriations

WASHINGTON (ANP) - De vooruitzichten voor de Amerikaanse economie zijn over het algemeen nog altijd gunstig, hoewel de groei waarschijnlijk bescheiden blijft. Dat stelt de Federal Reserve (Fed) in zijn periodieke onderzoek naar de staat van 's werelds grootste economie.

HENGELO - FNV Zorg en Welzijn is boos op de gemeente Hengelo omdat die vijftien oud-medewerkers van de failliete zorgorganisatie TSN in de kou zou hebben laten staan. De bond bekijkt welke stappen er tegen de gemeente kunnen worden genomen.
 

The search is reportedly down to three candidates.

Great moment: Popovich recalling the responsibility he had to make sure Duncan stayed the same. Got emotional #Spurs pic.twitter.com/WzEUYdtmlX

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HONG KONG, July 13 (UPI) -- China says even if its claims to 90 percent of the South China Sea isn't recognized, it still reserves the right to establish an air defense zone.

Ze is gesluierd en oogt mager. Maar het is haar écht. Vader Eugéne Hansen kan wel huilen van geluk als hij voor het eerst de beelden ziet van zijn dochter Laura op de Koerdische tv. Ze vertelt er dat ze is ontsnapt uit het kalifaat van IS.

Melissa McCarthy happily strikes on the red carpet alongside her Ghostbusters co-star Kristen Wiig while promoting the flick at Gildafest ’16 at Carolines On Broadway on Tuesday (July 12) in New York City. That same evening, the 45-year-old actress made her way to NBC Studios to make an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy [...]

A federal appeals court denied General Motors Co.’s attempts to block lawsuits over defective ignition switches arising before its 2009 bankruptcy restructuring, ruling the Detroit auto maker’s failure to reveal the safety defect violated consumers’ legal rights in chapter 11 court proceedings.

There are many surprising and even shocking things in this world, but some of these amazing things are hidden right in our bodies. Let’s discover 10 top of them. Can the stomach really be in the throat? When we get on a swing or a roller coaster, or just in a fast elevator, we say: […]