ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Academy Award winner Michael Douglas is donating his personal collection of more than three dozen film prints to Rochester's George Eastman Museum.
WARSAW, Poland - An aide to Poland's former prime minister went on trial with four others Thursday on charges connected to the 2010 plane crash that killed President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An aide to Poland's former prime minister went on trial with four others Thursday on charges connected to the 2010 plane crash that killed President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others.
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The Republican Party can be understood, broadly, as a coalition of people who dislike food stamps because they think the government is too big and discourages people from working, plus people who dislike food stamps because they think black people get them.
For years, Republicans have bristled at these sorts of descriptions, especially because Democrats tend to leave out the first part, painting the party as purely racist. But this election has forced Republicans to confront reality... Читать дальше...
A Melbourne police officer was arrested Wednesday night after he offered a prostitute $40 for sex while he was on-duty, the agency announced Thursday. Officer Shawn C. Archbold was immediately suspended without pay from the agency at the time of his arrest. The Melbourne Police Department became aware of an allegation that Archbold was engaging in this activity four months ago. Melbourne Police Chief Steve Mimbs immediately launched an investigation ...
Smoking is no longer allowed at one of Las Vegas's largest sports books. Westgate Las Vegas is instituting a new non-smoking policy inside all areas of the race and ...
I spent the nineties growing up in San Francisco, which, like many cities in that decade, churned with swirls of startling change. Boulevards were beautified (although a shaggy indie scene managed to thrive on side streets). Coffee changed from canteen sludge to crisp black java, and still cost less than a sandwich. New museums opened. Trendy people pursued “desktop publishing” in warehouses long left to rot. Urban life means riding a pendulum between extremes: a city is always en route to being... Читать дальше...
Microscopic plankton in Puerto Rico glow when they are agitated, creating an explosion of blue-white bioluminescence
Value and customer service are key to the younger demographic
Fitbit said it sold more than 1 million Fitbit Blaze devices in its first month on the market.
Fitbit said it sold more than 1 million Fitbit Blaze devices in its first month on the market.
Fitbit said it sold more than 1 million Fitbit Blaze devices in its first month on the market.
It's here...in full! Rihanna debuted the full-length video for "Kiss It Better," and it's as steamy as we expected it to be. RiRi teased fans with a sneak peek on...
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actress Radhika Apte has impressed moviegoers with variations in many of her films but says walking the runway for the first time made her nervous.
Mumbai, Mar 31 () Driven by the continuing pick-up in medium and heavy vehicles segments, the auto component industry is likely to gain momentum next fiscal and register a growth of 8-10 per cent, as against 3-5 per cent in the outgoing year, says rating agency Icra.
Free agent tight end Vernon Davis has agreed to terms with the Redskins, Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports reported Thursday. Davis was traded from the 49ers to the Broncos last season, but he did not play a role in the offense during the Broncos’ Super Bowl run. Davis caught 18 passes with the 49ers last…
There are more than 15,000 nuclear weapons around the world; the U.S. and Russia possess 93 percent of them. Here's a breakdown by country.
In honor of Grilled Cheese Month, Melt Shop owner Spencer Rubin shares his tips for making the perfect sandwich.
Last fall, Milwaukee County Executive Emperor Chris Abele presented his proposed budget to the county board. It was then when he first uttered the words that he was helping the African American community in Milwaukee by improving the House of Correction, increasing child support enforcement, social services and mental health programming. Since then, he's repeated the same thing in other settings and to other audiences.
Thus it was no surprise to anyone, but Abele, when he lost the City of Milwaukee... Читать дальше...
The buttery, hand-rolled soft pretzels at Auntie Anne's are a food-court favorite, but here are some not-so-well-known facts about the pretzel chain, which has been around since 1988.
In the United States, we call the @ symbol an “at.” But not everybody else does.
Want to lose weight and keep it off? A new study suggests eating 130 g of dried beans, dried peas, chickpeas or lentils every day could help.
I have had the honor of serving on the La Crosse County Board since 2000. After serving for 35 years as a public school teacher, I wanted to continue my public service. During my years as a supervisor, I have…
