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Guest's latest mockumentary (about the secret lives of mascots) stars actors who have appeared in several of his films. "It's like having a great band of musicians together," he says.

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey and Democratic challenger Katie McGinty went after each other in their first debate, with him sharpening an attack accusing her of enriching herself with taxpayer money and her pressing him over his refusal to say whether he'll vote for GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

– Joseph Odubu was arraigned on a three-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence and pleaded not guilty – Odubu, according to the court, is to remain in custody till the actual trial of the case commences in November The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Joseph Ovbokhan Odubu, a brother of […]

There’s something different with how Samsung tests its batteries: unlike other smartphone manufacturers, the South Korean company runs tests in an in-house lab, reports the Wall Street Journal. Samsung’s lab is one of the 28 labs certified by the CTIA, a U.S. wireless industry’s trade group, but the company is the only one to be using a lab they own. Apple and Motorola, for example, use third-party labs for CTIA certification.

Goldman Sachs is losing an architect of its Asia-Pacific division at the same time it confronts slowing activity in the region and a probe over its dealings in Malaysia.

BATH, Maine (AP) — The stealthy USS Zumwalt joined the Navy during a weekend commissioning ceremony, another destroyer departed for builder trials on Monday and five other warships are under various stages of construction at shipbuilder Bath Iron Works.

Judge Vicente Bermudez handled several legal challenges lodged by lawyers for Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the jailed leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, as well Miguel Trevino, ex-leader of the Zetas cartel. President Enrique Pena Nieto said in a televised speech on Monday that he ordered his attorney general to investigate the murder, but he did not provide additional information about the case. Since March, Bermudez served as a judge overseeing legal challenges and federal trials in the state of Mexico just outside the capital... Читать дальше...

KHAZER, Iraq — The long-awaited offensive to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group began Monday with a volley of U.S.-led coalition air strikes and heavy artillery bombardments on a cluster of villages along the edge of Iraq’s historic Nineveh plain east of the militant-held city. Iraq’s Kurdish peshmerga fighters led the initial assault, advancing slowly across open fields littered with booby-trapped explosives as plumes of black and orange smoke rose overhead — the opening phase of an unprecedented... Читать дальше...

Cue the '90s nostalgia. Hilary Duff threw it back big time today on Instagram, thanks to Snapchat (cue the 21st century technology). Almost two...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Coach Dan Quinn says there’s no reason for the Atlanta Falcons to worry about a penalty that wasn’t called late in Sunday’s narrow loss at Seattle. Cornerback Richard Sherman pulled down Julio Jones’ right arm as the All-Pro receiver tried to catch a long pass over the middle and set up

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This blushing bride didn't go the traditional route when it came to her nuptials. Glee star Dianna Agron stunned in a gorgeous $20,500 (!) Valentino gown for her Moroccan wedding...

“I respect his children,” Hillary Clinton said of Donald Trump, her opponent for US president, at the end of their most recent debate. “His children are incredibly able and devoted.”

Union Health Minister JP Nadda said that the Central Government was ready to extend any help required to tackle the fire incident that killed at least 22 persons at a private hospital in Bhubaneshwar.

(AP) — Coach Dan Quinn says there's no reason for the Atlanta Falcons to worry about a penalty that wasn't called late in Sunday's narrow loss at Seattle. Cornerback Richard Sherman pulled down Julio Jones' right arm as the All-Pro receiver tried to catch a long pass over the middle and set up a potential game-winning field goal in the final 2 minutes. [...] other than asking the NFL to look at the play and blame an official, there's nothing left for Quinn and the Falcons to do. When Atlanta (4-2)... Читать дальше...

The Nebraska History Museum will offer 1950s-style cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, cool live jazz, games and a costume contest as part of “Atomic Age After Hours,” 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at the museum, 131 Centennial Mall North.

Doug Heye: Mr. Trump’s rhetoric preemptively lowers voter participation by suggesting to people that the process is not open and transparent--or fair--and that their vote is wasted.

The president of the largest police organization in the country issued an apology on Monday to communities of color for the “historic mistreatment” they have suffered at the hands of law enforcement officers.

Editor’s note: Femi Adesina, the special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, was a guest on Channels Television at the weekend where he spoke on the release of 21 abducted Chibok schoolgirls and efforts by the federal government to ensure that those remaining in captivity are rescued. Temidayo Akinsuyi has monitored the interview […]

The men, who pleaded not guilty to wanton endangerment, were charged with firing guns outside a Kentucky restaurant, killing Trinity Gay.

Raleigh-Durham punk Kym Register acknowledges guitar pop's allure in a project with Will Hackney.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Elected leaders in Philadelphia took issue Monday with Trump campaign allegations that the presidential election could be compromised by fraud, saying that the claims are meant to disrupt voting and discourage minorities from going to the polls. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said the only way he could lose Pennsylvania is if there is "cheating," and singled out Philadelphia as a city to watch during a campaign stop in the state Oct. 10. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani... Читать дальше...