Новости за 07.12.2016

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House turned aside an eleventh-hour drive Tuesday by hard-right conservatives to impeach the IRS commissioner, with most Republicans concluding the effort could hurt Congress' hopes of getting a fast start on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda next year. Judiciary panel chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., has declined to endorse the impeachment effort, underscoring a belief by many Republicans that the actions by the IRS chief, John Koskinen, don't merit removal. [...] Republicans... Читать дальше...

Kip Winger, the singer/musician who was famous for fronting the eponymous hard rock band Winger in the late '80s, has scored his first Grammy nomination, for Best Contemporary Classical Composition for his album Winger: Conversations With Nijinsky.

Gawker Media is seeking to limit its liability in defending former editor A.J. Daulerio, who remains responsible for his own punitive damages awarded to former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.

It happened in 2012 over an oil refinery in Pennsylvania.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has suggested that countries making up the OPEC group of oil producers and oil-rich non-OPEC nations should hold a summit to set out a pricing strategy for the next decade.

Parent group backs Osseo Area Public Schools' equity policy.

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

It pays to be the World Series champs. Chicago Cubs players are still reaping the rewards with a big payday. The team handed out over $27.6 million in playoff shares, according to a release on Tuesday. The Cubs gave out 66 full shares of over $368,000. The shares are given to players, coaches, trainers, scouts […]

The chance a child will get shot at school is significantly lower if their state has mandatory background checks, according to a study released Wednesday in the journal Injury Prevention. Children also have better odds if their states spend more on mental health and education. The vast majority of Americans consistently say they want more […]

SeaWorld Entertainment, which saw a sharp dip in attendance this year, will eliminate about 320 jobs, the company announced Tuesday. The job cuts will take place in all 12 theme parks, which include SeaWorlds in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio, as well as Sesame Place in Pennsylvania and its Busch Gardens in Florida and […]

The University of Edinburgh has published a new study demonstrating that women who were administered the chemotherapy drug ABVD had a significantly larger amount of eggs than expected, in some cases, ten times as many.

The school report cards were recently released, and here is a statement from the Department of Public Instruction on this year’s report cards:

The Weeknd performed on the runway at the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and sang his hit song “Starboy” during his set. The 26-year-old singer crossed paths with his ex-girlfriend, model Bella Hadid, who walked the runway while he performed. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of The Weeknd You can get The Weeknd‘s new [...]

It is for psychologists to determine precisely what triggered Donald Trump’s out-of-the-clear-blue-sky...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts linebacker D'Qwell Jackson has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts linebacker D'Qwell Jackson has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts linebacker D'Qwell Jackson has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts linebacker D'Qwell Jackson has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

As network hardware grows in computational power, and software plays an increasing role, new tracking technologies are increasingly feasible.

NEW YORK, United States - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (L) and SoftBank Group Corp. Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son...

Your 401(k) plan can do more than just help you save for retirement; it can also provide a much-needed dose of tax relief when you make contributions.

Amy Schumer Responds to the Fat-Shamers With Swimsuit Photo: ‘My Deepest Sympathy Goes Out to the Trolls’ “Inside Amy Schumer” star was harshly criticized after news broke that she might star in live-action “Barbie” movie Days after drawing criticism when news broke that the comedian is in talks to star in a live-action “Barbie” movie, Schumer addressed the detractors via Instagram, posting a photo of herself in a swimsuit — along with a lengthy message about the fat-shamers. Is it fat shaming... Читать дальше...

A man with a long history of lewd acts including masturbating in front of two 16-year-old schoolgirls will be allowed to work with children, in a decision described as "bizarre" by a former children's commissioner.

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