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Buying your first home can be hard.

You have to take out a loan, find a quiet neighborhood, and get a home near good schools and shopping. The list goes on for what seems like forever.

But no matter how long your list is, living space is probably close to the top.

After all, 43% of Americans told Trulia.com they would like a larger home. So if that's true for you, where should you move to in order to get the best value for your money?

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Zimmerman told cops he was punched by a man making racist comments. Other witnesses said Zimmerman was bragging about having killed Trayvon Martin.

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In April, Yale University faced intense backlash after it announced that Calhoun College, one of 12 residential colleges, would retain its name despite calls for change. The college was named for John C. Calhoun, a 19th-century alumnus and a fervent supporter of slavery.

Students threw fake $1 million bills at Yale President Peter Salovey during a town-hall meeting earlier this year, insinuating that he was a "sellout," and more than 400 faculty members signed... Читать дальше...

Investigators Thursday asked the public to help locate a man suspected of dousing a woman with gasoline and setting her on fire.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals signed nine-year NFL cornerback Alan Ball on Thursday and released safety Tyrequek Zimmerman.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals signed nine-year NFL cornerback Alan Ball on Thursday and released safety Tyrequek Zimmerman.

SPOILER ALERT – Do not continue reading if you don’t want to know what happened on Big Brother! Another person was sent home on Big Brother 18 and the competition is down to the top 10. TOP 10: Meet the top contestants on Big Brother! During the past week, Paul was the head of household [...]

Vikings camp Aug. 4.

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For years, Verizon has built its wireless business on the idea that it could charge more because of its superior network.

For a long time, that was true and the company beat that message home with its "Can your hear me now?" ad campaign.

Over the last year, however, that advantage has lessened. Sprint even hired Paul Marcarelli, the guy who uttered Verizon's famous phrase in its ads, to point out that "The 'better' that some other national... Читать дальше...

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has fired a barrage of missiles, artillery pieces and rockets into the waters off its east coast, including a medium-range ballistic missile that fell near Japan’s territorial waters this week. The launches are meant to test its weapons systems, express anger in times of standoffs with South Korea and

Looks like Tom Hanks is ready to cast away two of his big homes. That's right, the two-time Oscar winner is making waves in the real estate market by selling not...

Lady Gaga steps out of her hotel on Thursday afternoon (August 4) in New York City. The 30-year-old entertainer was seen wearing an over-sized plaid suit over a sheer black bra. She was also seen wearing her signature sky-high platform shoes. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Lady Gaga Gaga performed at Tony Bennett‘s [...]

The plan comes on the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, which was never ratified by the U.S. Senate.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Providence says Patrick Churchville pleaded guilty to five counts of wire fraud and one count of tax fraud.

Scientists have identified a cellular pathway in workers that makes them susceptible to their queen’s fertility-destroying pheromones.

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Chat apps are increasingly being used by publishers to distribute stories and connect with audiences.

While platforms like Line, WhatsApp, Viber, and Kik regularly feature in discussions about cross-platform strategies, Yik Yak – the anonymous, location-based social platform – has largely evaded the conversation. However, one organization that has taken note of Yik Yak is the BBC... Читать дальше...

RIO DE JANEIRO — One of the lead investigators into the Russian doping crisis accused the World Anti-Doping Agency of contributing to the chaos ahead of the Olympics by not pushing for a probe into the country’s entire sports system at an earlier date. Jack Robertson, the chief investigator for the probe of Russia’s track

RIO DE JANEIRO — Suddenly, Portugal’s post-Cristiano Ronaldo era doesn’t seem so daunting. The next generation of players from the country won their opening match at the Olympics on Thursday, beating Argentina 2-0 in Group D. Portugal won the European Championship last month, with the 31-year-old Ronaldo sidelined for much of the final with an

If you are looking for a reason to explain why the Republican panic over Donald Trump has intensified over the past several days, look no further than the latest polling in downballot races.

Reminder: The internet has no chill when it comes to destroying your childhood.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Aug. 4 (UPI) -- New York Jets fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see former Chicago Bears star Matt Forte in Gang Green threads.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Suddenly, Portugal's post-Cristiano Ronaldo era doesn't seem so daunting.