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Wal-Mart's struggles to grow its online business make Jet.com a logical candidate for a takeover.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — St. George’s School has agreed to a settlement over sexual-abuse allegations that would provide compensation for up to 30 former students, the elite Rhode Island boarding school announced Wednesday. The Middletown school announced the pact in a joint statement with a group representing sex-abuse victims, saying the institution will provide an undisclosed sum to settle the claims. A state police investigation concluded earlier this year with no criminal charges.

A beloved flamingo at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, had to be euthanized Tuesday after police say a park visitor attacked her.

Group A will see the hosts take on South Africa, Iraq and Denmark as the Selecao kick off their long road to gold in Rio

A Washington Metro transit police officer was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly trying to provide "material support" to the Islamic State.

HAVANA (AP) — More than 2 million tourists have visited Cuba this year, state media said Wednesday, putting the country on track for a record number of visitors bringing badly needed cash to an economy facing a sharp reduction in…

HAVANA (AP) — More than 2 million tourists have visited Cuba this year, state media said Wednesday, putting the country on track for a record number of visitors bringing badly needed cash to an economy facing a sharp reduction in…

HAVANA (AP) — More than 2 million tourists have visited Cuba this year, state media said Wednesday, putting the country on track for a record number of visitors bringing badly needed cash to an economy facing a sharp reduction in subsidized oil from its chief ally, Venezuela. Cuba has become increasingly dependent on tourism as Venezuela has cut back on the supply of cheap oil sent in exchange for Cuban doctors to staff neighborhood medical clinics. Cuba has begun cutting back on energy use, primarily in government offices... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho will have expected more from his Red Devils as they played out a goalless draw with the Toffees in Wayne Rooney's testimonial.

Shares of TripAdvisor Inc. skidded in Wednesday's extended session after the travel website posted quarterly results that missed Wall Street's estimates. TripAdvisor reported its second-quarter earnings fell to $34 million, or 23 cents a share, from $58 million, or 40 cents a share, a year earlier. Excluding items and charges, it would have earned 38 cents a share. Revenue fell 3% to $391 million and average monthly unique visitors totaled 350 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast... Читать дальше...

It’s no secret that Drake’s new pop-up shop will be opening its doors to New York City Thursday. The new Summer Sixteen pop-up shop is Drizzy’s second pop-up this year and is opening at 208 Bowery in Manhattan. The shop follows Drake and rapper Future’s Summer Sixteen tour, which kicks off tomorrow at Madison Square Garden (Future also has a Pop-Up shop at 76 Wooster St. that is currently open until Aug. 8).

Essential Politics: Congressman called on to denounce Trump, ballot measure could pave the way for pot ads on TV Aug. 3, 2016, 1 p.m. Welcome to Essential Politics, our daily feed on California government and politics news. Here's what we're watching: Assemblyman David Hadley (R-Manhattan Beach)...

Whenever The Princess Diaries is mentioned, what's the first scene that comes to mind?  For us, it's Anne Hathaway's unforgettable makeover from...

If John Hanke, chief executive of “Pokemon Go” creator Niantic Labs, had his way, gamers would wear Internet-connected contact lenses, spend big at businesses promoted in his games and clean up neighborhood parks.