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(AP) — Officials say a large Civil War donation will transform Mississippi State University into one of the nation's leading American Civil War research destinations. The Lincoln collection — valued at nearly $3 million — features more than 17,000 items, including artifacts, signed documents, books and artwork from the Civil War era.

Fitzsimmons was highlighting the threat for Asteroid Day, a global event on June 30, in which he also said that it is just a matter of time.

SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico’s top law enforcement officer is urging the author and antiquities dealer who inspired thousands to search remote corners of the American West for a hidden chest of gold and jewels to end the treasure hunt. The plea from State Police Chief Pete Kassetas follows what authorities believe is the...

Sterling heads back toward April lows

It was curtains for HS Prannoy, who lost in the semi-finals in Indonesia, Ajay Jayram, Parupalli Kashyap and Siril Verma in the men's singles first round.

In the First Nation community of Natuashish, N.L., recreation programs keep kids occupied — and, hopefully, away from drugs and alcohol abuse.

Er zijn nog voetballiefhebbers die maar al te graag op de biljartvlakke grasmat van Camp Nou een wedstrijd willen spelen. Voor de meeste spelers

It seems like people are obsessed with everything related to the upcoming Marvel film “Thor: Ragnarok,” which is directed by Taika Waititi, and are scrutinizing every single detail about it. This time, the focus is on the majestic bed of the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), an Avenger who became a respected gladiator in the intergalactic arena. The bed is currently on display at the Gallery of Modern Art in Queensland, Australia as part of the “Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe” show.

The use of fresh fruits for conducting explosions by the militants in Afghanistan has sparked concerns among as pictures showing the use of watermelon for conducting attacks have gone viral on social media during the recent days. A man, believed to be a member of the militants groups, is shown in the pictures placing explosives Read the full article...

DENVER — Take a black-market business that relies on cash. Move the business out of the shadows by giving it government oversight. Hire new regulators to keep watch on the business, all without any experience regulating a brand-new industry. The result can be a recipe for government corruption. Recent cases in Colorado and Washington are

The federal government has expressed its commitment to establish dry ports or Inland Container Depots (ICDs) in the country to create jobs for unemployed youths

President Donald Trump has been counting on China to use its economic leverage with Kim Jong Un's totalitarian government as American concern grows over North Korea's acceleration toward having a nuclear-tipped missile that can strike the U.S. mainland. Top U.S. and Chinese diplomats and defense chiefs are meeting in the U.S. capital for security talks, and North Korea will get "top billing," according to Susan Thornton, the senior U.S. diplomat for East Asia. Thornton said talks would cover the South China Sea... Читать дальше...

Imprisoned former football star O.J. Simpson could be a free man if he is granted parole July 20, a state parole official said Tuesday. Simpson and his lawyer will appear via closed-circuit cameras from his prison in Lovelock, Nevada, and speak to the parole board members in Carson City requesting his freedom, according to the prison officials.

KIDAPAWAN, Philippines — Muslim rebels are still holding several hostages in a school that has been surrounded by army troops in the southern Philippines, military officials said Wednesday after reporting that the gunmen have withdrawn from the area as government forces converged to crush the attack. Gunmen from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters maneuvered to

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch prosecutors say an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of spreading propaganda for the Islamic State group. Prosecutors said Wednesday that the teen was detained last week in the central city of Utrecht on suspicion of “involvement in a terrorist crime.” Police also are investigating whether he taught others

An alleged man of God has been caught while burying assorted charms under his church altar in Anambra state. Read full story and more on NAIJ.com Gossip!

DENVER (AP) — States with legal marijuana have an ethics problem.

DENVER (AP) — States with legal marijuana have an ethics problem.

Candidate for Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ilkka Kanerva praised Russia’s proposal to develop the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s anti-terrorism code.

Candidate for Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ilkka Kanerva praised Russia’s proposal to develop the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s anti-terrorism code.

The mayor of Rome, Virginia Raggi, believes the Italian capital is facing a new migrant emergency. “We can’t afford new arrivals,” she argued in a letter sent to Italy’s Ministry of Interior on June 15. “Rome’s reception capacity is on its knees,” she continued, adding that new arrivals would have “devastating social costs”. According to the Italian interior minister, Marco Minniti, new arrivals in Rome are in line with agreed quotas.

The mayor of Rome, Virginia Raggi, believes the Italian capital is facing a new migrant emergency. “We can’t afford new arrivals,” she argued in a letter sent to Italy’s Ministry of Interior on June 15. “Rome’s reception capacity is on its knees,” she continued, adding that new arrivals would have “devastating social costs”. According to the Italian interior minister, Marco Minniti, new arrivals in Rome are in line with agreed quotas.

“Famously Single” will soon return for another season on E!