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What can be more satisfying than tearing up and completely destroying a noisy object? No need to make a guilty face, kitty. We understand.

The U.S. will be shorthanded against SVG, with important pieces Jermaine Jones, Clint Dempsey and John Anthony Brooks unavailable.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday continued to rail against the European Competition Commission's ruling that the company got a special deal from Ireland to avoid taxes, which is against EU rules.

The commission is ordering Apple to pay $14.5 billion in back taxes. Apple and Ireland strongly disagree with the ruling and plan to appeal. In an interview with RTE, Ireland's public broadcaster, Cook called it an "invalid, politically-based ruling."

And he said something else that raised some eyebrows. Читать дальше...

PHOENIX (AP) — A man has been indicted on charges of hacking into government websites in Arizona and Wisconsin.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame wide receiver Torii Hunter Jr. is eager to make a name for himself. No offense to dad. Hunter is the son of a popular former major league outfielder who has the same name. The younger Hunter is eager to become well known in his own right. “That’s probably one

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Thursday proposed that caring for the environment be added to the traditional seven works of mercy that Christians are called to perform, taking his green agenda to a new level by supplementing Jesus’ Gospel call to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and visit the sick. Throughout the year, the faithful have been urged to practice the seven corporal and seven spiritual works of mercy, which were first outlined in the Gospel and have been articulated over centuries by philosophers and theologians. Читать дальше...

Samsung is taking a $7 billion hit on its market value after reports that its newest smartphone is catching fire.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A national trade association reports that commercial contractors in Kansas say they are struggling to fill construction jobs.

With the traditional Labor Day marker that starts presidential campaigns in earnest, television outlets are getting ready to ride the momentum.

“Hell or High Water,” the throwback Western that has emerged as a potential sleeper hit of the summer, faces its own high noon this weekend at the box office as its distribution jumps to more than 1,300 locations.

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Snapchat geofilters let you put artwork, names, logos, and other designs over messages in the app. 

The catch is that geofilters only work in certain locations and, in some cases, are only visible for a specific duration of time.

Geofilters are commonly used for saying that you're in a specific city or neighborhood. Recently people have started making their own geofilters for more creative use cases, like proms and birthday parties.

Want to make your own geofilter, but not sure to start? Читать дальше...

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Renowned action-movie star Jackie Chan is to be presented with a Governors Award in November.

Travel is fun. Business travel is not.

But it can be made somewhat less miserable with the right outfit. By being prepared for the ordeals you already know you're likely to endure, you can lessen any pain you might encounter.

Here are some ways you can lessen the stress of business travel:

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• A blazer that is both comfortable and practical. Get one made from cotton or a synthetic blend, like this one from Uniqlo, that won't wrinkle, but... Читать дальше...

The chief's announcement remembered those who were killed by gunman Micah Johnson on July 7.

Regina's New Mosaic Stadium has marked its so-called substantial completion and is set to become the new home of the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders next season. Check out some numbers behind the $278-million facility.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Electric car maker Tesla Motors cannot bypass dealerships and sell vehicles directly to Missouri customers, a judge ruled Wednesday in another setback to the company's efforts to cut the middleman out of its deals.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Electric car maker Tesla Motors cannot bypass dealerships and sell vehicles directly to Missouri customers, a judge ruled Wednesday in another setback to the company's efforts to cut the middleman out of its deals.

With ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, the United States has given one of its key allies an ultimatum.

As Hamilton fever winds down, so too has "Ham4Ham," the series of bonus performances that Lin Manuel Miranda, his talented cast, and assorted guest actors and singers have been putting on almost every Wednesday since July 2015 to entertain those gathered outside the theater in the hopes of scoring a last-minute ticket. (The Hamilton lottery sells front-row tickets for $10, ergo, "Hamilton for Hamilton.")

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame wide receiver Torii Hunter Jr. is eager to make a name for himself. No offense to dad.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame wide receiver Torii Hunter Jr. is eager to make a name for himself. No offense to dad.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame wide receiver Torii Hunter Jr. is eager to make a name for himself. No offense to dad.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame wide receiver Torii Hunter Jr. is eager to make a name for himself. No offense to dad.