Since 2014, the U.S. has provided advise-and-assist operations to put the beleaguered Iraqi military back on its feet after IS gutted it of weapons, supplies and soldiers during its blitzkrieg across Iraq and Syria. A look at the U.S. role against IS:
I have to warn you...
Keith Olbermann reads the transcript of Trump's Access Hollywood bus tape without bleeping the eff word and the p word, etc.
It's not safe for work.
And Keith's advice on how to keep track of Trump during 90 minutes of debate time is really valuable.
Shorter Olbermann: Trump won't say one complete sentence tonight, and he'll be projecting the entire time.
And we'll be holding a watch party here starting at 4:50 Pacific Time. Join us! Читать дальше...
New York Times | Presidential Debate: How Will Trump and Clinton Handle Sexual Assault Allegations? |
We all have our favorite winter dishes and mine is stuffing — or dressing, technically, since I don't stuff it in a turkey.
We all have our favorite winter dishes and mine is stuffing — or dressing, technically, since I don't stuff it in a turkey.
We all have our favorite winter dishes and mine is stuffing — or dressing, technically, since I don't stuff it in a turkey.
We all have our favorite winter dishes and mine is stuffing — or dressing, technically, since I don't stuff it in a turkey.
Two canal houses on a quiet, pretty stretch of canal in the Jordaan quarter, near the Anne Frank House. The atmosphere is hip, with a quirky individual charm; rooms are modestly-sized but comfortable, and some have fine canal views. Staff are helpful and friendly, and breakfast is ample.
Spoiler alert: the Chinese officials in the series cry. A lot.
China is bringing TV crime shows to another level: there's a new eight-episode TV documentary series featuring (potentially forced) confessions from the country's most notorious corrupt former politicians.
"Always on the Road," co-produced by state-run China Central Television (CCTV) and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China — the party's corruption watchdog... Читать дальше...
Skipper Sunil Chhetri scored a brace in Bengaluru FC's 3-1 triumph.
MYRTLE POINT, Ore. (AP) — Biologists with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife say a black-tailed deer found dead in Myrtle Point was infected with a virus that is lethal to the species.
William Pordy tried to flee justice by stepping into the museum after kicking a girl who'd accidentally bumped into him, cops said.
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 5 paras) By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's ruling and opposition parties continued to slam one another on Wednesday over scandals surrounding President Park Geun-hye and a leading opposi
All the required conditions have been created to ensure safe evacuation of civilians and injured from eastern Aleppo, Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.
The new book ‘Birds of Stone’ showcases well-preserved avian fossils from 125 million years ago.
Een tweede versie van het Correspondents' Dinner moet wachten tot na de verkiezingen. Dat heeft de NTR in overleg met de Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst besloten, meldt NRC Handelsblad. De omroep wil de schijn vermijden dat het programma de campagne beïnvloedt.
Aides to US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton identified a reporter for Politico as a “friendly journalist” who could write an article they hoped would prompt talented professionals to join the campaign’s staff, according to emails released by WikiLeaks.
Wade Sheridan
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Amanda Seyfried has opened up about living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how she has treated her mental illness.
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Two Platinum Partners hedge funds have sought U.S. Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection as part of an ongoing liquidation effort, according to court documents filed in New York federal court Tuesday.
In August, a Cayman Islands court ordered that an outside expert unwind the so-called offshore versions of its flagship hedge fund, Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage, which, along with the firm, is also being investigated by U.S. authorities.
That liquidator... Читать дальше...
Airbnb is suggesting more self-regulation in response to a New York bill sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo that could curb listings on the home-rental site.
Airbnb is suggesting more self-regulation in response to a New York bill sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo that could curb listings on the home-rental site.
Airbnb is suggesting more self-regulation in response to a New York bill sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo that could curb listings on the home-rental site.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told reporters Wednesday that challenging the integrity of the voting system intrudes on "sacred ground." Without using the Republican presidential candidate's name, the California Democrat said such charges have been made without facts and by someone who's been "almost relishing the involvement of Russia prying into our records." U.S. intelligence officials have blamed the Russians for hacking Democratic emails to try swaying the elections. Donald Trump's campaign... Читать дальше...
DENEKAMP - Het college van B en W van Dinkelland heeft ‘nog geen enkel idee’ wat de nieuwe bestemming zou kunnen worden van het voormalige sportpark Bögelscamp in Denekamp. „Vooralsnog blijft het zoals het nu is, groen dus”, zegt verantwoordelijk wethouder Eric Kleissen. „