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(Reuters) - Credit card issuer American Express Co reported its lowest quarterly revenue in more than five years on Wednesday as it struggled to make up for the loss of its contract with Costco Wholesale Corp.

Total revenue, net of interest expense, fell 5 percent to $7.77 billion in the three months ended Sept. 30 - the first quarter with no revenue from the Costco partnership.

Net income attributable to common shareholders fell about 10 percent to $1.11 billion. On a per share basis... Читать дальше...

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XIAN, China, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- A man in China set a new Guinness World Record for most backflips with a water jet pack in one minute.

Mark Zuckerberg has taken to his preferred social network to defend longtime board member and early Facebook investor Peter Thiel.

Head injuries and concussion are common among young athletes in the United States.

From 2002-2012, there was a 200 percent increase in both the number of emergency room visits for concussion among 8- to 13-year-olds and the number of reported concussions in those aged 14-19 years.

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Trump made a stop in Orange County to field questions — largely about her father — before she heads to Nevada for this evening’s presidential debate.

Architect Barbara Chambers and designer Jennifer Tidwell — Mill Valley residents who at one point lived across the street from one another — paired up for the first time to craft an open, airy and inviting contemporary farmhouse in Larkspur. The Tidwell’s investment at 31 Orange Ave. transformed the Larkspur property from a ramshackle eyesore into a stunning five-bedroom divided into single-story and two-level wings. A Bluestone patio anchors a picturesque backyard with a built-in grill, fire pit and garden. Читать дальше...

A Russian hacker suspected of cyberattacks in the United States has been arrested by Czech police, officials told the Associated Press Wednesday. Police said an international warrant for the man, who was not identified, was issued by Interpol and officers cooperated with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation on the case, the report said. Police spokesman Jozef Bocan said the man was arrested in a Prague hotel. After the arrest the suspect collapsed, received first aid treatment and was hospitalized, Bocan said. Читать дальше...

As NFL viewership continues to wilt in the face of the digital era, the NFL is attempting to figure out why, but disputes a perceived notion various player protests during the National Anthem are a key reason.

The Cuban singer was the only female member of the Buena Vista Social Club — but her career, which continues today, stretches back much further.

As NFL viewership continues to wilt in the face of the digital era, the NFL is attempting to figure out why, but disputes a perceived notion various player protests during the National Anthem are a key reason.

As NFL viewership continues to wilt in the face of the digital era, the NFL is attempting to figure out why, but disputes a perceived notion various player protests during the National Anthem are a key reason.

Protestors need to connect the dots between the publicly funded stadiums and the gaping needs in disadvantaged communities

Ever wonder why cheese so often is paired with wine? A study of a sensory evaluation method by researchers at the Center for Taste and Feeding Behavior in France found eating cheese while quaffing wine had an impact on the description of and preference for different wines. The study, published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Food Science, was conducted among consumers in the city of Dijon. Subjects evaluated Pacherenc, Sancerre, Bourgogne and Madiran wines after nibbling on epoisses, comte, Roquefort and crottin de chavignol cheeses.

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EBay Inc. shares fell 8% in Wednesday's extended session after the e-commerce company reported third-quarter earnings that beat expectations but issued a cautious forecast for the holiday shopping season. EBay reported net income of $413 million, or 36 cents a share, on sales of $2.22 billion; after adjustments for stock-based compensation and other factors, the company claimed earnings of 45 cents a share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected eBay to report adjusted earnings of 44 cents a share... Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Gold nanoparticles have the potential to supplement chemotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer patients, a new study suggests.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad discussed the situation in Syria's embattled city of Aleppo.

The model Leomie Anderson has launched her own fashion line, which includes a collection of pieces with empowering feminist messages.

Eminem surprised fans with the new song "Campaign Speech" on Wednesday (Oct. 19), and in just seven minutes, he delivers a...

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills running back LeSean McCoy did not finish practice Wednesday after experiencing tightness in one of his hamstrings. Coach Rex Ryan didn’t know the severity of the injury by saying the team’s top offensive threat was still being evaluated by trainers. Ryan also wouldn’t speculate on McCoy’s playing status for Sunday,

Subscription boxes with a random assortment of goodies inside have become very popular over the last few years. Loot Crate — a subscription box service that made more than $160 million in 2015 — is one of the biggest, sending various boxes full of pop culture fandom to its customers every month. We talked to founder Chris Davis to gain some insight into why these boxes have become so popular

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The Jets entered the season with a good deal of optimism, buoyed by the drafting of Laine and the arrival of top prospect Kyle Connor.

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Evan McMullin — an independent conservative presidential candidate who launched his campaign in early August — has vaulted into first place in Utah, according to a new poll.

A Wednesday poll from Emerson College showed McMullin leading the pack in Utah with 31% support. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump came in second with 27%, followed by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton with 24%. Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson received 5% of the overall support. Читать дальше...