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The Toffees look set to bolster their squad in January, with out of favour Red Devils players Memphis and Schneiderlin topping Ronald Koeman's wishlist

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local):

Crowdfunding and smartwatch pioneer Pebble Technology Corp. said it would close operations and stop selling its smartwatches because Fitbit Inc is buying its intellectual property and hiring key personnel.

WASHINGTON — Aiming to reduce test-taking in America’s classrooms, the Obama administration released final rules Wednesday to help states and school districts take a new approach to the standardized tests students must take each year.

LONDON (AP) — Over 4,000 jobs that were at risk at a steel plant in Port Talbot, Wales, have been secured after unions got a commitment from multinational Tata Steel to keep production there.

LONDON (AP) — Over 4,000 jobs that were at risk at a steel plant in Port Talbot, Wales, have been secured after unions got a commitment from multinational Tata Steel to keep production there.

NBC News’ Matt Lauer asked Donald Trump is he was having trouble being more restrained on Twitter, after being criticized for his continued use to share his opinion, and attack opponents.

Members of the European Parliament have said the latest "Umbrella Agreement" on sharing personal data between the EU and the US in the fight against terrorism, while protecting citizens' privacy from mass surveillance, will be "practically impossible" under Donald Trump.

Time magazine on Wednesday named Donald Trump its Person of the Year, bestowing what the president-elect called an "honor" even as he derided the idea that ...

Melrose-Mindoro music students are preparing for their holiday concerts.

He is making the argument today at a Senate antitrust hearing, Recode reports.

Minister Melanie Schultz van Infrastructuur en Milieu heeft het Belgische kabinet gevraagd om te overwegen de kerncentrales in dat land tijdelijk te sluiten. Dit deed ze nadat er uit onderzoek naar voren was gekomen dat de kans op een kernsmelting bij brand in de centrale Tihange heel groot zou zijn.

Minister Melanie Schultz van Infrastructuur en Milieu heeft het Belgische kabinet gevraagd om te overwegen de kerncentrales in dat land tijdelijk te sluiten. Dit deed ze nadat er uit onderzoek naar voren was gekomen dat de kans op een kernsmelting bij brand in de centrale Tihange heel groot zou zijn.

The dad and his wife had decided to try “attachment parenting” with their newborn son. That meant they slept in bed with their son every night, fed him milk every time he cried, and carried him everywhere they went in a baby sling. —The Atlantic.

MEXICO CITY — Millions of people have responded to an invitation to a coming of age party for a girl in rural northern Mexico after her parent’s video innocently asked “everybody” to attend ended up going viral.

Pokémon Go hasn't had a major update since the game's launch in July, but Niantic has announced that some big changes are coming soon. The gaming company teased news that new pokémon will be released into the wild, with details of the update to come on December 12, 2016. Here's what we know so far.

The work by Dole, a former Senate Republican leader and the 1996 Republican presidential nominee, was disclosed in documents filed Nov. 30 with the Justice Department's Foreign Agent Registration Act section. According to the filings, Dole has lobbied for a closer relationship with Taiwan over the past six months by pushing for the Trump campaign to participate in a U.S. delegation to the island and working to arrange a Taiwanese delegation at the Republican National Convention. Dole reported that... Читать дальше...

The “Fifty Shades” book series blossomed into a global phenomenon, and the first film in the franchise grossed more than $560 million worldwide, despite being largely panned by critics and audiences. Niall Leonard, the husband of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” author, was tapped to write the film adaptation of the sequel after original screenwriter Kelly Marcel and director Sam Taylor-Johnson bowed out. [...] Read: 'Fifty Shades Darker' Producer Dana Brunetti Wins Battle With Producers Guild

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Yokohama Stadium will host the baseball and softball competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

For nights when getting takeout feels like too much of an effort.

When it comes to weeknight meals, chicken is always a popular choice. And why not? It cooks quickly, and it’s versatile. And depending on what you make, it can be both flavorful and diet-friendly. Chicken lends itself to so many flavorings and preparations.

Five southeast Nebraska lakes have been stocked with rainbow trout in advance of the winter fishing season.

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Trade is the lifeblood of the Thai economy, with exports of goods and services accounting for almost 70% of the country’s economic output. This compares to a world average of just 30%.

The country’s heavy reliance on trade means that any major shifts in demand have significant implications for its economic outlook. And with exports expected to strengthen by 1.7% in 2017 as global economic conditions improve, this outlook is brightening.

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Drug companies are everyone's favorite punching bag. 

Some of this — like when the price of a 60-year-old drug is hiked by 5,000% — is arguably deserved. Of course, drug makers are easier to blame for rising healthcare costs than say, the pharmaceutical benefit managers and other middle men that operate behind the scenes. 

But a lot of the criticism is misplaced, says Jonathan Bush, CEO of AthenaHealth, a healthcare cloud IT company. It's because... Читать дальше...

On that day, longer-term bond yields hit what market experts believe was a multi-decade low not to be seen again soon.