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Shares of Square Inc. climbed more than 6% Wednesday after the payments company announced a payments partnership with tech giant Apple Inc.

Shares of Square Inc. climbed more than 6% Wednesday after the payments company announced a payments partnership with tech giant Apple Inc.

Authorities would say only that the suspects are residents of Tennessee but not of Sevier County, where the fire caused significant damage and forced the evacuations of thousands of residents.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania environmental regulators have fined a natural-gas driller more than $3.5 million for violations at 10 well sites and six pipeline locations.

WASHINGTON (AP) — With an atypical burst of bipartisanship, the Senate shipped legislation to President Barack Obama on Wednesday lowering hurdles for government drug approvals as the 114th Congress bumped toward the end of a two-year run highlighted by upheaval and stalemate. Referring to families that have endured losses to cancer, Alzheimer's and drug abuse, he added, Their heartbreak is real, and so we have a responsibility to respond with real solutions. Before adjournment, which leaders targeted for later this week... Читать дальше...

Defense lawyers in the Sept. 11 war crimes case at Guantanamo Bay asked a judge Wednesday to secure a copy of a U.S. Senate report on the CIA's harsh interrogation tactics before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, at which point they fear it might be too late.

If you love the ocean, you probably know that nearly 30% of the world's coral reefs have been badly damaged, and that the rest are in serious trouble. Many scientists expect that no more than 5-10% of original reefs will survive over the coming 50 years, as global climate and oceans waters warm, seas acidify, sea levels rise and storms intensify. The near disappearance of corals and the myriad organisms that depend upon them would constitute a true biodiversity catastrophe, but also a grave human... Читать дальше...

The top women in Canadian film and television ascend Whistler to ensure the industry’s gender-parity promises don’t evaporate into thin air

Hollywood actor Denzel Washington has slammed the mainstream media for peddling what he describes as a “bullsh*t” agenda to discredit alternative news outlets.  Speaking at the press agency ITK at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Denzel Washington said that the mainstream media is being hypocritical in highlighting so-called “fake news” websites when they themselves are the main purveyors of it. Zerohedge.com reports: Despite finding himself previously in the center of a “fake news” story... Читать дальше...

Jon Hamm and Tina Fey shared quite the moment during The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast at Milk Studios on Wednesday (December 7) in Hollywood. The pair go way back – Jon guest starred on 30 Rock years ago as Tina‘s super handsome (but not super smart) boyfriend. Jon introduced Tina on stage [...]

Cafe Rouge to close after 20 yearsCafe Rouge is set to close Dec. 30. Photo: Katy Raddatz/The Chronicle The last year hasn’t been kind to some of the Bay Area’s oldest restaurants. And with the latest news out of Berkeley, the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Cafe Rouge, a pioneer in the Bay Area’s recent butcher shop renaissance, is closing. Owner Marsha McBride confirmed to Inside Scoop that the final day of operations will be Dec. 30. “It’s bittersweet,” she said. The shop opened in 1996 and over the course of 20 years... Читать дальше...

CINCINNATI — Whoever starts at quarterback for the winless Browns will be facing a defense that’s among the best in the league at taking the ball away.

Major League Baseball is raising money via its annual charity auction to honor late Mets public relations executive Shannon Dalton Forde.

Denk heeft vanavond het vertrouwen in minister Lodewijk Asscher opgezegd. De motie van wantrouwen is kansloos, maar kwam de ex-PvdA'ers op felle kritiek te staan.

But what’s the key to a successful viral dance challenge? To find out, we talked to Atlanta trio Taylor Girlz, who have two songs out now that are getting kids everywhere to dance along: "Steal Her Man" and "Wedgie In My Bootie."

FILE - This April 10, 2016, file photo provided by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows Cardell Hayes. The trial for Hayes charged with second-degree murder in the April 9 shooting death of former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith…

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith appears before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The trial for Cardell Hayes charged with second-degree murder…

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Let us preface this by saying: any list that claims to know the "best" streets in an entire country is, shall we say, debatable. But for our vacay money, these are certainly worth a slot on your bucket list, thanks to buzzy restaurants, historic sights, and shopping experiences you'll never find on the interwebs. Tell your Uber driver we sent you.

Rainey Street, Austin, Texas

Bourbon Street is getting a run for its booze money on Rainey... Читать дальше...

Chris Hemsworth takes his job seriously, but that doesn’t mean he is opposed to teasing his co-star. The actor shared a picture on Instagram alongside his wife as they filmed their upcoming movie “Horse Soldiers.” In the photo, the couple can be seen on a camera screen laying in bed both looking deep in thought. Although the scene may have been serious, Hemsworth had humorous thoughts. “Day 2 on the set of Horse Soldiers and found myself in bed with @elsapatakyconfidential. Usually work means she's gets a break from me... Читать дальше...

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US Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh Brett McGurk has discussed the situation in Syria with Turkish senior officials during his visit to Ankara, the US State Department announced in a release on Wednesday.

"What an amazing year it's been for women," Tina Fey shouted out Wednesday morning before she buckled over with a sustained and slightly maniacal laugh. Speaking to a room of celebrities, Hollywood execs and reporters in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment event, Fey, accepting ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Keith Ellison said Wednesday he'll resign his seat in Congress if he's elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee.