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(AP) — Veterinarians at Busch Gardens had to euthanize "Pinky" the dancing flamingo after a man grabbed her from an animal viewing area and threw her to the ground. According to a police report, 45-year-old Joseph Anthony Corrao of Orlando was visiting the theme park with his family on Tuesday when he reached into a pen in the Jambo Junction area, picked up the flamingo and threw her down. Corrao was detained by the park's security and arrested by Tampa police on a charge of felony animal cruelty... Читать дальше...

On Wednesday, Snapchat introduced its newest geography-based feature – Geo Stickers. Similar to the fun geo-filters that become available whenever you visit new or interesting places around the world, Snapchat has now given users the ability to not only mark their travels with a decorative filter, but also brand their photos with geo-centric stickers.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's Senate president is accusing the state's largest teacher's union of threatening to withhold political contributions in exchange for a vote on requiring quarterly pension payments. Democrat Steve Sweeney on Wednesday said that leaders of the New Jersey Education Association called Democratic county chairmen and threatened to withhold political contributions unless the Senate passes a proposed amendment ramping up pension payments by the state.

Turkey making new gendarmerie appointments following July 15 coup attempt

NIAID has started its first trial for a Zika vaccine.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Director David Ayer has taken to social media in order to apologize for comments he made about Marvel and to defend his latest film, "Suicide Squad."

(AP) — Prosecutors on Wednesday brought the first-ever terrorism charges against a law enforcement officer in the U.S., alleging that a patrol officer with the D.C. region's Metro Transit Police was caught buying $250 worth of gift cards for the Islamic State group. According to an FBI affidavit, Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards last month that he intended for the Islamic State to use to purchase mobile apps that would facilitate communication. In 2010, law enforcement interviewed Young because of his links to Zachary Chesser... Читать дальше...

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — Federal investigators say a hazardous material cleanup company faces a $142,000 fine after several workers suffered mercury poisoning during work at General Electric's main campus in Schenectady.

More than 85 anti-government protesters were seriously injured in Harare, Zimbabwe opposition spokespeople say.

His comments might have been clumsy, but we can't ignore that the alliance is outdated.

Pakistan's Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif on Wednesday travelled to China's militancy-hit Muslim-majority Xinjiang province in a rare visit and met his Chinese counterpart General Fang Fenghui, promising to crackdown on Uighur militants.

Critics question whether Trump can stay at the top of the Republican ticket without catastrophic consequences for his campaign and the GOP at large.

An Australian couple have woken to find a sinkhole in their Queensland back yard

With illuminated blue letters standing out against a shiny, black, tiled façade, the Fontecruz is a visible presence on Lisbon’s main boulevard. Behind the contemporary-meets-heritage entrance are 72 stylish guest rooms and a vibrant lobby.

Mr. Trump’s supporters often chant vitriolic, even violent slogans at his campaign events. New York Times reporters documented examples over several weeks.

New York Times reporters have covered Donald J. Trump's rallies for more than a year. His supporters at these events often express their views in angry and provocative ways. Here are some examples.

Do you buy albums or download them?

The Khan debate reminds us that our founding document is full of suprises -- and lessons for our time.

(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 6-9) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Park Geun-hye will fly to Vladivostok, Russia, early next month to attend an annual economic forum on the development of the Russian Far East and hold a summit

New Indiana Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Holcomb has received his first big infusion of campaign cash.

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Stories keep mounting of the strange, dark and, at times, downright harrowing experience the filming of Suicide Squad seemed to be.

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto city officials are asking the developers of the popular mobile game Pokemon Go to remove locations from the city's downtown ferry terminal that has been overwhelmed by thousands of players.