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The pain and anger was etched across Muhammad Azeem’s face as he recounted the unthinkable. On the night of July 7, as Azeem and his wife slept, their son broke into their daughter’s bedroom and strangled her. As tears filled his eyes, Azeem told CNN how he learned that his beloved daughter, Qandeel Baloch, had […]

Uber continues to run into roadblocks when it comes to driver safety. Two Uber drivers were arrested in separate incidents over the weekend. A man in Palo Alto, California, was arrested and charged with sexual assault after a female passenger told police that he made uninvited advances and ignored her requests to stop the vehicle, […]

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is stepping down as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee at the end of the party’s convention, which is set to begin here Monday. The Florida congresswoman’s resignation — under pressure from top Democrats — comes amid hackers’ release of emails that show DNC staffers favoring Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders in […]

Celebration of the 70th anniversary of the choreographer Boris Eifman

Sunday's Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, was all about Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr., who said he was "damn proud" to represent the club in the Hall.

In a smart move, DNC Vice Chair Donna Brazile is taking over for the departing Debbie Wasserman Schultz throughout the rest of the election.

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, at a rally for Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Senator Tim Kaine, in Miami on Saturday.

Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller reflected on the past — and the future — during Fox’s Action Showcase at San Diego Comic-Con on Sunday.

Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller reflected on the past — and the future — during Fox’s Action Showcase at San Diego Comic-Con on Sunday.

Barkley disappointed with his golf swing... and Kevin Durant Charles Barkley trudged up to the 17th tee of the golf course Sunday, preparing to finish off a typically horrid week of golf at the Tahoe celebrity tournament. Barkley is a mainstay of the American Century Championship, beloved by the fans for his terrible play. The Stableford scoring format gives you points for birdies and pars. [...] takes away points for bogeys and worse. [...] Barkley struggled, but he could still be seen signing autographs and taking time for the fans. Читать дальше...

BMW recently announced that it will produce one of its most powerful cars in a limited edition for the U.S. market. Only 50 M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition midsize premium cars will be produced in Germany and available beginning in August 2016 with a suggested retail price of $131,895, including handling.The high-performance sporty sedan comes in a special silver paint color with a layered chrome-like appearance that will charge ahead powered by a 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V-8 engine. The motor... Читать дальше...

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The 18-year-old gunman who killed nine people in Munich on Friday began planning the attack one year ago after visiting the site of a 2009 school shooting in south-west Germany that killed 15 people.

If this turns out to be Thomas Bach’s defining moment, here’s what the leader of the International Olympic Committee will be remembered for: keeping Russia as part of the club, but losing the trust of thousands of athletes who thought that, maybe this year, they’d get the answers they’ve been looking for. In a way,

Harrison, Goss and the Kit Kat Girls in Cabaret. Photos courtesy of Pantages Theatre

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LINCOLN, Neb. — A sheriff’s department official says Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler have died in a car crash in Wisconsin after coaching at a kicking clinic. Louisiana State’s kicker was injured in the crash. Waukesha County Lt. Thom Moerman said speed was likely a factor in the single-vehicle

Verizon Communications Inc. has agreed to pay $4.8 billion to acquire Yahoo Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, ending a drawn-out auction process for the beleaguered internet company.

Verizon Communications Inc. has agreed to pay $4.8 billion to acquire Yahoo Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, ending a drawn-out auction process for the beleaguered internet company.

The time value of money could mean you'll collect more money from Social Security by claiming early than by waiting.

MIAMI — Steven Matz pitched six innings Sunday for his first win since May, and the New York Mets took the rubber game of their series against Miami, 3-0. Matz (8-6) allowed four hits, walked two and struck out six. Pitching despite a bone spur in his elbow, he had been 0-5 in his past