REVIEW: The reboot of the classic historical adventure offers a little bit of everything, with widely differing results.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on Chicago police recommending that seven police officer be fired in the Laquan McDonald case (all times local):
RIO DE JANEIRO — A weightlifter from Kyrgyzstan became the first athlete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics to be stripped of a medal after failing a drug test, while a Chinese swimmer and Brazilian cyclist were also disqualified Thursday and a Moldovan canoeist was suspended and could lose his bronze medal. Weightlifter Izzat Artykov
AMES, Iowa (AP) — For a second time, the Iowa Supreme Court will review the case of an Iowa State University whistleblower who was viciously mistreated by his superiors.
In March, the Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that Smith should have been awarded only a fraction of those legal fees. A dissenting judge warned that the decision "would effectively slam the courthouse door shut to many employees with whistleblower claims."
Oh cool, Linda just got engaged to a crabroll.
When this snowman was for sale.
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And this mum didn't hold back.
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When this thief just wanted his laundry done.
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JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — The Janesville Police Department says it has fired a probationary officer who was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct.
David Beckham grabs a smoothie to go as a healthy pick-me-up on Wednesday (August 17) in Beverly Hills, Calif. Earlier in the week, the 41-year-old former soccer star took to Instagram to congratulate Michael Phelps on his accomplishments at the Olympics. “This was the 1st of many by an athlete that many children will watch [...]
De sekstape van Hulk Hogan heeft het Amerikaanse entertainmentblog Gawker.com de kop gekost. De website stopt volgende week na 14 jaar, heeft topman Nick Denton bekendgemaakt.
Even within their own civic organisations feminists are constrained by the same power dynamics as in broader society, writes Theto Mahlakoana
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STANFORD, Calif., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Researchers found they can test the effects of drugs on the heart using stem cells, potentially predicting and preventing adverse side effects.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A Vigo County Health Department official says volunteers have counted 84 bats flying out of a Terre Haute school where the flying mammals have hit a custodian in the head and another worker in the chest. Health Department Administrator Joni Wise says the bats were counted Wednesday night coming out of
Recent polls show Anderson getting 7 to 8 percent support in the Senate contest.
Joe Dumars’ reputation was boosted significantly when Michael Jordan said the Pistons guard defended him better than anyone. Ruben Patterson labeled himself the Kobe Stopper and is still known for it. Guarding a generational scorer better than anyone else is a ticket to lasting recognition. Asked who defends him best, LeBron James anointed Kawhi Leonard. […]
In 1991, on the mountainous border between Austria and Italy, a 5,300-year-old mummified corpse was discovered trapped in a European glacier by hikers. Since then, scientists have run several tests on the frozen corpse (named Ötzi the Iceman) to learn more about his life and health.
REVIEW: This true story about con men and war is not nearly as exciting as it sounds.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A male weightlifter from Kyrgyzstan became the first athlete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics to be stripped of a medal after a positive drug test. A Moldovan canoeist also risks losing his bronze medal…
SPENCER, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have charged a former Spencer pastor with five counts of sexual exploitation by a counselor.
– PDP National Convention fails to leave up to expectation – Court rules Ali Modu Sheriff remains sacked as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Omotunlese writes on why the former ruling party is set for political obscurity The need for a viable opposition in any democracy is the hallmark of politics. […]
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On August 25th, 1963 Globe and Mail staff photographer Boris Spremo captured the atmosphere at the Canadian National Exhibition on a hot summer evening. He used various time exposures to create some stunning images. The CNE opens their doors this Friday for the 138th time.
