DETROIT (AP) — An auto safety advocate is calling on the government to reopen an investigation of rear-crash fires in older Jeep SUVs after finding at least 11 more deaths since the vehicles w…
DETROIT (AP) — An auto safety advocate is calling on the government to reopen an investigation of rear-crash fires in older Jeep SUVs after finding at least 11 more deaths since the vehicles were recalled. The deaths show that the recall repair — installing a trailer hitch to protect gas tanks in low-speed crashes — hasn't been effective, said Clarence Ditlow, head of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety. Ditlow said he found a total of 19 fire deaths in older Jeeps in a fatal accident database... Читать дальше...
Americans hankering for some sweet, gooey buns of baked dough to increase their belt size will no longer be able to satisfy those cravings at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center.
De baby die donderdagmiddag in een gestolen auto in Amstelveen werd gevonden, blijkt van de 18-jarige verdachte te zijn. Dat bevestigt de woordvoerder van de Amsterdams politie vrijdag. Het kindje is overgedragen aan Jeugdzorg.
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If you haven't already heard of Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper Beckham, now would be a good time to memorize their names.
The genetically blessed offspring of soccer phenomenon David Beckham and his wife, fashion designer Victoria Beckham — previously known as Posh Spice — have been making waves lately, coming into the public eye with nascent talents as models, photographers, and fashion-world fixtures.
The London-based family is close-knit, with splashy social media presences — and bright futures.
Wisconsinites experienced a workday without the Latino community's participation Thursday, as thousands of Latinos descended onto the state's capitol to protest two bills they deem "anti-immigrant."
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Angels slugger Albert Pujols is taking a swing at a home sale, listing his mansion in the Shady Canyon area of Irvine for sale at $7.75 million.
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Most consumers are blissfully unaware of illicit online marketplaces where their data changes hands for cash. But there is a way to check
The US automated cargo spacecraft Cygnus finished its mission on the International Space Station (ISS), according to the Russian Mission Control Center (MCC).
With five games left in the regular season, Stanford may need to run the table and make an impressive showing in the Pac-12 Tournament in order to get into the NCAA Tournament. [...] a loss at Washington on Saturday in Seattle might be enough to put the NIT back in the Cardinal’s postseason picture. Fortunately for Stanford, Michael Humphrey appears to be over the effects of the knee contusion that bothered him the last three weeks. [...] the Huskies (15-11, 7-7) have lost four straight games. Читать дальше...
The Centre on Friday rushed 3,300 paramilitary personnel to Haryana and assured chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar of all possible help to maintain law and order as the Jat stir for quota turned violent in the state.
Defending champion Geraint Thomas is second heading into the final two stages at the Volta ao Algarve after a good time trial.
Harper Lee, the elusive novelist whose child's-eye view of racial injustice in a small Southern town, "To Kill a Mockingbird," became standard reading for millions of young people and an Oscar-winning film, has died. She was 89. Lee died peacefully Thursday, publisher HarperCollins said in a statement Friday. It did not give ...
Saudi Arabia said it will suspend $3 billion in military aid to the Lebanese army in response to what it called Hezbollah’s domination of the Lebanese government.
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One of America's most famous writers, Harper Lee, has died at the age of 89 in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama.
While Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "To Kill A Mockingbird," has sold over 40 million copies in its lifetime, her last book, "Go Set A Watchman," became publisher HarperCollins' fasting success after selling 1.1 million copies in just the first week.
Despite its obvious success, I refuse to read "Wachman."
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Bring on the beer batter! Everyone's favorite all-you-can-eat meal is back -- for the next few weeks, anyway -- and bigger than ever.
NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, Harper Lee published her second book, "Go Set A Watchman." Though it was greeted with mixed reviews, it became an overnight best-seller. Here is what The Associated …
NEW YORK - Last year, Harper Lee published her second book, "Go Set A Watchman." Though it was greeted with mixed reviews, it became an overnight best-seller. Here is what The Associated Press wrote about the book in advance of its publication in July:
NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, Harper Lee published her second book, "Go Set A Watchman." Though it was greeted with mixed reviews, it became an overnight best-seller. Here is what The Associated …
When a room is small, the illusion of spaciousness can be created with a few simple tricks. While physically changing the dimensions of a room is difficult, establishing the appearance of additional space is easy. In fact, here are six tips to add a feeling of openness to any small room.
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran tight end Craig Stevens.
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The largest container ship to ever call at a United States port, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, just pulled into Long Beach, CA for its second visit to the US.
It's big: longer than an American aircraft carrier and more than 20 stories tall, the ship is capable of carrying 18,000 twenty-foot containers.
According to the French shipping company's website,the ship has a latest-generation engine "as powerful as 900 Ford Focus cars[,] and her 21 knots thrust is equivalent... Читать дальше...
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Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump downplayed his rift with Pope Francis during a Friday-morning interview.
Trump said on "Good Morning America" that the pope had simply "made mention" of his vow to crack down on illegal immigration and build a giant wall along the US' border with Mexico.
"I think it was a little lighter of a mention than the press sort of portrayed, after I read his transcript," Trump said.
On Thursday, Pope Francis... Читать дальше...
When the offseason began in New Orleans, there was some question about whether the team might part ways with coach Sean Payton. That didn’t wind up happening and it won’t happen until Payton’s ready to stop coaching the NFL altogether if he has his way. During an interview with ESPN, Payton said the only other…
