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WINONA, Minn. (AP) — A federal workplace safety agency is citing a Winona company in the death of a dock worker last summer.

Lockheed Martin

The future of war is now one step closer with Lockheed Martin's successfully test of the ATHENA laser weapon system. 

ATHENA short for Advanced Test High Energy Asset, can burn through a vehicle hood and destroy the engine.

During the test, the truck was mounted on a test platform over a mile away from the weapon.

The vehicle's engine was engaged and running.

ATHENA burned through the truck's hood and melted the engine and drive train rendering the vehicle incapacitated. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — "Hamilton" star Daveed Diggs will join Tony Award-winners Judy Kaye, Cady Huffman, Annaleigh Ashford and Randy Graff in a benefit to fight the lung-scarring disease pulmonary fibrosis.

NEW YORK (AP) — "Hamilton" star Daveed Diggs will join Tony Award-winners Judy Kaye, Cady Huffman, Annaleigh Ashford and Randy Graff in a benefit to fight the lung-scarring disease pulmonary fibrosis.

Her happiness knew no bounds as 18-year-old Kanak Priya as she occupied the pilot's seat.The cockpit, however, was not inside a fighter aircraft but placed in a mobile van of the Indian Air Force.

BlackRock Inc. has boosted its stake in Apple Inc. to about 315.4 million shares, or 5.7% of the technology giant's shares outstanding, according to a regulatory filing. That's up from the stake of about 217.1 million shares, or 3.9%, the investment company owned as of the end of the third quarter, according to filing data tracked by FactSet. Apple's stock fell 0.9% in afternoon trade Monday, erasing an earlier intraday gain of as much as 0.1%. It has tumbled 19% over the past three months,... Читать дальше...

Well, this helps explain Tyrod Taylor being a Pro Bowler a little bit better. According to Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers passed on a chance to play in the all-star game this weekend. Rivers, who was the fourth alternate, cited personal reasons for taking the game off, after he…

Nicolas Sarkozi has mistakenly recounted an "exceptionally violent" race between current US President Barack Obama and his predecessor George Bush.

US Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed his support for Saudi Arabia’s military campaign in Yemen, a conflict that has killed over 2,400 civilians. As justification, the secretary reiterated false claims that Riyadh is battling al-Qaeda.

BlackRock Inc. has boosted its stake in Apple Inc. to about 315.4 million shares, or 5.7% of the technology giant's shares outstanding, according to a regulatory filing.

Relatives of Briahna Gerloff, 18, said she insisted on shoveling the family’s Pottstown home in the morning.

The 12-day Lucknow Mahotsava will begin on Wednesday.The Mahotsava was schedlued in November-December last year but was postponed due to panchayat elections.

Victor Krummenacher, co-founder and bassist in legendary California rock band Camper Van Beethoven and WIRED managing art director, performs "If You Don't Break My Heart, I Don't Stand A Chance" at WIRED's San Francisco offices.

Sarah Jacobs

Gourmet dining has become an essential part of the in-flight experience, especially for business and first-class passengers.

More and more airlines have started working with Michelin-starred chefs to bring culinary expertise and finesse to their in-flight meals. One such airline is Singapore Airlines, whose in-flight menu was ranked the best first-class eats by readers of Saveur Magazine last year. Singapore Airlines was named the second-best airline in the world by... Читать дальше...

The police have revealed that they have not received the bench warrant issued by Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, Lagos for the arrest of former Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo). This clarification was made by the Olabisi Kolawole, the force public relations officer while fielding questions from reporters on Monday, […]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Third baseman Trevor Plouffe and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $7.25 million, one-year contract to avoid arbitration.

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In a meeting with members of Syria's opposition in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, US Secretary of State John Kerry demanded that rebels accept a set of preconditions dictated by Russia and Iran in order to participate in peace talks, according to an explosive report by the daily pan-Arab newspaper Al Hayat.

The terms Kerry reportedly asked the opposition Saudi-backed High Negotiation Committee (HNC) to accept — including a "national unity government" instead of a... Читать дальше...

MINNEAPOLIS - Third baseman Trevor Plouffe and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $7.25 million, one-year contract to avoid arbitration.

Five years ago, Tahrir Square became the watchword for change in the Middle East. On Monday, it echoed with the voices of the status quo.

In a victory for environmentalists and the Obama administration, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal energy regulators may press for lower electric rates for businesses, colleges and other large consumers who agree to conserve power during peak periods.

VIROQUA — Mergie Eldoris Lind, 89, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 22, 2016, at Bethel Home’s Eldergarden in Viroqua.

Police in KwaZulu-Natal recovered 41 illegal firearms and arrested 46 suspects during recent operations.

Mariah Carey's engagement to billionaire James Packer probably didn't come as much of a surprise to Nick Cannon. 

Denver's Peyton Manning and Carolina's Cam Newton are at the opposite ends of their NFL careers as they lead their teams into Super Bowl 50. Manning is playing in his fourth and very possibly last Super Bowl. He already has one ring and also was that game's MVP. He's won the league MVP trophy five...

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Since I was gifted a new pair of headphones this past holiday season, I've developed a habit of listening to music while I work.

I've been absolutely amazed by how much more productive and creative I am with Pandora's Mozart or "classical guitar" station playing quietly in the background.

Curious as to what exactly was going on in my brain during these listening sessions, I reached out to Daniel Levitin, a cognitive neuroscientist and the author of "This... Читать дальше...