Animal cruelty charges were filed Wednesday against a Pennsylvania small-animal dealer that supplied major pet retailers like Petco and PetSmart. Clinton Arthur Holmes, 49, of Alburtis, was cited for 28 instances of animal cruelty, said the Montgomery County district attorney’s office and Douglass Township police in a statement. The charges followed an investigation at Holmes
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun shook off a tough second inning and came on strong when it mattered. Braun hit two home runs and the Milwaukee Brewers tied a season high with their fourth straight win, beating the Colorado Rockies 7-1 Wednesday. Braun tracked Christhian Adames’ long fly ball in the second, but then watched it
It may come as a surprise to some that the Vatican now is undertaking sex education. And it turns out there is more to its just released sex education guidelines for young people aged 12 to 16 than simply "Just say no." But the Catholic Church still is sending enough troubling messages to make any Catholic feminist weep.
I guess I should be thankful that the Vatican believes that the human body is not to be despised, contrary to what I was taught in parochial school long ago. And there are good things in this sex education package. Читать дальше...
The New York Yankees have offered to pay for Doc Gooden's drug rehab treatment after allegations arose that the former ball player was suffering from substance abuse issues.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The captain of the doomed freighter El Faro ordered his crew to abandon ship about 10 hours after leaving a Florida port and becoming caught in a hurricane last year, audio from the sunken ship’s “black box” shows. The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it recovered 26 hours of information from
National Park Service sites in California, both real and imagined, challenge the agency as it celebrates its 100th anniversary Thursday. The existing parks must manage more tourists – and their … Click to Continue »
This week, a leading gun-control group that was founded by a former Democratic member of Congress endorsed two Republican incumbent senators. If that weren't bad enough, the endorsements came in toss-up races that Democrats would dearly love to win. It was a highly unusual crossover on a polarized issue – and in an election year in which control of the Senate is up for grabs.
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The American Civil War was a bloody, brutal time in the history of the United States. It not only pitted “brother against brother,” as the saying goes, it was a fight over the soul of the country for (at least) the next 150 years.
But while most people know the broad brushstrokes of the war’s causes and conflicts, there are some little known facts that for some might cast America’s bloodiest war in a whole new light.
1. The first soldier killed in the war died entirely by accident. Читать дальше...
Bruises for days.
Pole dancing and pole fitness may be fun, but they're also pretty damn intense.
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Okay, really damn intense.
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You can get bruises within another bruise.
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Instead of a massive bruise you can end up with loads of them.
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... Читать дальше...NASCAR America brings you the latest news on Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his recovery from a concussion.
European astronomers believe they have discovered a new planet circling the star located closest to our Sun. The planet, known as "Proxima b," is believed to be slightly larger than Earth and potentially hospitable for life. Photo: M. Kornmesser/European Southern Observatory
– Two groups from the Bauchi state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed at its national secretariat, Abuja – A group was protesting the handling of affairs by the Bauchi state governor, Mohammed Abubakar – The fight was checked by security men and party staff at the secretariat The crisis rocking the ruling party All Progressives […]
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The hamstring injury that ruled Aaron Ramsey out of Wales' opening 2018 World Cup qualifier could "possibly" have been prevented, says Chris Coleman.
Outgoing UKIP leader Nigel Farage is to address supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at a campaign event in Mississippi.
Today's edition of quick hits.
The success of women in Olympic sports can be tied to the opportunities available in their home countries.
Tika Sumpter happily waves to photographers while making her way inside the Ed Sullivan Theater to make an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday (July 18) in New York City. The 36-year-old pregnant actress was joined by her co-star Parker Sawyers as they promoted their latest film Southside with You, where [...]
Scientists looking at geckos under a microscope have found out that some parts of the tail are weaker than other parts.
Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday likened the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the U.S., and urged patience as the U.S. determines whether to extradite a cleric Turkey blames for the uprising.
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WINONA, Minn. — Richard Gordon Deppe will spend the next 20 years with the Minnesota Department of Corrections looking over his shoulder.
WINONA, Minn. — Area law enforcement agencies are investigating a Wednesday morning road rage incident on Interstate 90.
Amatrice, considered one the most beautiful of Italy's historic towns, has survived centuries of war, weather and earthquakes, but not one like this.
With reports of Pokémon GO downloads on the decline, Japan has seen its first death caused by the mobile game. According to Japanese Times, a woman died Wednesday after she was run over the night before by a truck driver, distracted by the game, in Tokushima Prefecture. The 39-year-old driver, Keiji Goo, a farmer, told police he was playing the smartphone game while he was operating the vehicle.