The 66th edition of the Miss World pageant was scheduled to take place at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Sunday. The competition kicked off Nov. 26 when the contestants gathered to begin their final journey to the Miss World Crown. A total of 117 beautiful women from around the world are participating for the coveted title. The pageant was set to start at 3:30 p.m. EST Sunday on the E! channel. You can live stream the Miss World 2016 event here.
ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria’s defense ministry says that 125 “terrorists” have been killed during year 2016, without giving details on their identities and the location of the military operations.
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While some national groups have suggested a compromise candidate be elected in place of either Trump or Clinton, Casey said such pleadings most likely would not change the outcome in Vermont — partly because state law locks Vermont's electors in to the winner of the popular vote in the state. All three of Vermont's electors — Gov. Peter Shumlin, state representative and Democratic Party Vice Chairman Tim Jerman, and Martha Allen, president of the Vermont chapter of the National Education Association teachers' union... Читать дальше...
The NFL’s 15th Sunday opens with several early-afternoon matchups between teams in playoff position against those trying to finish on a good note or to keep their unlikely postseason hopes alive.
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The figures are for what the university describes as a "typical" dining plan and double room in a renovated residence hall, and were among state university housing and dining rates approved this week by the Kansas Board of Regents. The University of Kansas also other, more expensive housing options, including at McCarthy Hall, where residents next year will pay $11,422 a year for a private room in a two-bedroom apartment. Housing and food service operations are auxiliary enterprises, so user fees must cover the total cost of operation... Читать дальше...
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS relay results, photo) By Yoo Jee-ho GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- Host South Korea picked up two more gold medals at the International Skating Union (ISU) World Cup Short Track Speed Skating on Sunday
French Ambassador to the UN Francois Delattre said that France intended to put the draft resolution on monitoring the situation on the ground in Syrian Aleppo to a vote after the consultations regardless of Russia’s objections.
Kylie Jenner is the ultimate BFF! The 19-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star helped arrange a surprise marriage proposal for her friend and assistant Victoria...
She has a tattoo saying 'dad' on the back of her neck.
Beyoncé is a Christmas queen.
The singer on Saturday shared a series of images on Instagram to show off her impressive holiday decorations.
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A policewoman who appealed for Christmas presents for two young boys in foster care says she is "humbled" by the huge response.
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria's defense ministry says that 125 "terrorists" have been killed during year 2016, without giving details on their identities and the location of the military operations.
A lot of people said they would move north if the Republican got elected.
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The Federal Reserve did the expected this week and raised its benchmark interest rate.
If there are no sudden shocks to the economy, the Fed plans to continue lifting rates, after leaving them near zero for about a decade.
In a note Friday, JPMorgan equity strategists said rising rates and a stronger dollar are the biggest risks to their bullish outlook for stocks in 2017.
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The prison population in England and Wales must be cut to prevent further violence, Nick Hardwick says.
Last weekend’s snowstorm wiped out big chunks of the Tomah High School athletic schedule Friday.
