NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities on Wednesday charged two juveniles in an East Tennessee wildfire that killed 14 people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,700 buildings in an iconic tourism spot at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Julie Newton
Politics, Eurasia
A future administration should avoid provocation and emphasize shared interests.
Editor’s Note: The following is part of a multi-part symposium commissioned by the National Interest and Carnegie Corporation of New York. We asked some of the world’s leading experts about the future of U.S.-Russia relations under President-elect Donald Trump. You can find all of their answers here.
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When Robert Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, arrived to a recent meeting with Donald Trump, the president-elect greeted him with a blunt question. "Did you think I was … Click to Continue »
Pruitt has made no secret of his disdain for the Environmental Protection Agency — his official biography calls him "a leading advocate against the EPA's activist agenda."
Average US temperatures from September through November were their warmest in 122-years of record keeping, said NOAA.
Sports minister Carla Qualtrough says national standards won’t apply to professional sports leagues
On Sunday night, at a quarter to nine, a batch of carefully dressed Brooklynites lined up in front of a multipurpose space in Red Hook. It was cold out, pitch-black and starry. Couples shivered as the wind stung their cheeks; they reached into the pockets of their wool coats and Canada Goose parkas, unfolding their printed tickets to Bon Iver. It was the second night of the band’s sold-out five-night run at Pioneer Works, a brick warehouse space with high ceilings and tall windows that describes... Читать дальше...
Ten of America’s most prominent media outlets ramped up their negative coverage of Hillary Clinton in the final two weeks of the presidential campaign while also writing fewer positive stories about her, according to a new report released today by Harvard University researchers.
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“It's a personal passion of mine, and I'm lucky that I get to work in that environment every day.”
Names like Adele, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and plenty of others land on the most popular lists of 2016 that Apple Music shared.
Part-time and full-time workers will be covered under the policy.
Willie Taggart has become known for rebuilding programs at Western Kentucky and South Florida. His next endeavor will be much more high profile, trying to turn around the struggling Oregon Ducks.
Farm runoff standards are set to be tightened in Wisconsin, so state officials want to hear from the public about the proposed changes.
Toronto plays six of its next seven at home.
The latest issue of FORBES is here. Check out the Just 100, a new list of America's best corporate citizens. Plus, read an exclusive interview with Jared Kushner, son-in-law of president-elect Donald Trump.
Jason Calacanis told CNBC that "Apple is going to be the big test case" for Donald Trump's offshoring policy.
The Syrian President said that a victory in the battle for the city of Aleppo will be “a huge step” toward bringing the war in Syria to an end. President Bashar al-Assad also said the full liberation of Aleppo would deal a huge blow to regional and international supporters of the terrorist groups. “It’s true that Aleppo will be a win for us, but let’s be realistic, it won’t mean the end of the war in Syria,…but it will be a huge step towards this end.” Assad said. Assad’s troops appear closer... Читать дальше...
What are some of the ways you teach your children in regards to faith, the universe, and life? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.
Answer by Jessica Jackley, Co-Founder of Kiva and Entrepreneur, on Quora.
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The Broncos just claimed running back Justin Forsett off waivers on Tuesday, but they’re not wasting any time getting him involved in the offense. Forsett practiced today and coach Gary Kubiak says he will play on Sunday against the Titans. Kubiak said he sees Forsett splitting carries with starting running back Devontae Booker. Kubiak said…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor insists he’s not affected by questions about his performance or long-term future in Buffalo.
Читать дальше...SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea, China and Japan are unlikely to hold their annual meeting this month, a diplomatic source said Wednesday, amid a possible impeachment against President Park Geun-hye over a corruption scandal. J
What is the craziest thing you have ever said (or done) at an interview and still got the job? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.
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TV Musicals Ranked by Ratings, From ‘Sound of Music’ to ‘The Passion’ (Photos) “Hairspray Live!” has some pretty big dancing shoes to fill tonight, as far as TV ratings for NBC’s live musicals go. Scroll through our gallery to see how each live musical installment to-date has fared in terms of Nielsen TV ratings. [...] Read: 'Gilmore Girls' Revival Tops 'Luke Cage,' Not 'Fuller House' in TV Ratings Read original story TV Musicals Ranked by Ratings, From ‘Sound of Music’ to ‘The Passion’ (Photos)... Читать дальше...