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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Republican-controlled Iowa Senate has eliminated a committee that focused on economic growth, and the decision has sparked criticism from the new minority party.

The case is part of a broader legal fight pitting the world’s largest networking equipment maker against upstart rival Arista Networks, founded by Cisco executives and headquartered about 2 miles away. While Cisco has always been a training ground for networking industry leaders, Executive Chairman John Chambers has a good chance of running into former employees when he testifies this week because they are now his adversaries. Arista reflects a change in the networking industry that challenges Cisco’s biggest source of revenue... Читать дальше...

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday denounced the rape and killing of a university student as a "tragic event," responding for the first time to a case that has inflamed passions since police arrested a 17-year-old Afghan…

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday denounced the rape and killing of a university student as a "tragic event," responding for the first time to a case that has inflamed passions since police arrested a 17-year-old Afghan…

NEW YORK — Detectives want to question NBA player Matt Barnes after he was accused of being involved in a fight at a nightclub.

Love Actually is all around.

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Slain Toronto physician Elana Fric-Shamji was a “shining star” on track for a leadership role in the medical field, according to her boss.

Mechanics at United Airlines have approved a six-year labor deal, the latest in a string of pay-raising contracts in the now profitable industry.

Everyone’s got a bit of both, but it’s time to find out which side you’re really on.

Adult Swim has canceled its sketch series created by an alt-right comedy group, a network representative confirmed to BuzzFeed News. The representative did not respond to a question about why Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace was canceled after one season, nor whether it had anything to do with the show's hate-mongering fanbase.

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The trial of a former South Carolina police officer accused of murdering Walter Scott, an unarmed black man, was declared a mistrial on Monday after the jury failed to unanimously reach a verdict despite 22 hours of deliberation. 

Michael Slager is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison for his role in the 2015 killing of Scott. The jury was also allowed to consider a lesser charge of manslaughter, for which Slager would be sentenced to a maximum of 30 years if convicted. Читать дальше...

A Republican member of the Electoral College from Texas has promised to vote against Donald Trump during the college’s meeting Dec. 19, saying the president-elect “shows daily he is not qualified for office.”

SAN DIEGO — While sifting through the aftermath of another loss, Chargers coach Mike McCoy made something clear: he wants to return next season.

Get your tissues ready: It’s time for an emotional rollercoaster.

Martyn Hett is a 28-year-old from Manchester, England. What you can't see in this photo is that he's actually son of the year after he saved his mum's knitting career via Twitter.

Get ready: Things are about to get v emotional.

Twitter: @martynhett

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VH1's beloved Divas franchise made its return after a four-year hiatus with a holiday spin. The Unsilent Night special, airing Monday...

Niall Horan had a day with his pal on the town, doing some shopping! The 23-year-old singer was seen walking around Rodeo Drive, presumably doing some Christmas shopping, on Monday (December 5) in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jamie Scott, the gentleman who wrote Niall‘s hit “This Town,” as well as several songs for One Direction, gave [...]

Amazon is also considering at least two types of bigger stores, including a store with curbside pick-up and a drive-through option, The Wall Street Journal reports.

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Greg Hayes, the CEO of United Technologies, the parent company of air-conditioner manufacturer Carrier, just let slip a consequence of a deal struck to keep jobs in Indiana.

And American workers aren't going to like it.

Carrier said last month that it would keep more than 1,000 jobs across two locations in Indiana, following pressure from president-elect Donald Trump. The decision was touted as a win for the incoming president, who had pledged keep the jobs from moving to Mexico. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Detectives want to question NBA player Matt Barnes after he was accused of being involved in a fight at a New York City nightclub.

NEW YORK (AP) — Detectives want to question NBA player Matt Barnes after he was accused of being involved in a fight at a New York City nightclub.

NEW YORK (AP) — Detectives want to question NBA player Matt Barnes after he was accused of being involved in a fight at a New York City nightclub.

NEW YORK (AP) — Detectives want to question NBA player Matt Barnes after he was accused of being involved in a fight at a New York City nightclub.

Progressive organizations including MoveOn.org and J Street signed a letter with another 51 other nonprofit groups asking that President-elect Donald Trump dump Retired Lt. General Michael Flynn as his national security adviser. “While deserving respect for the time he has served our country in uniform, we feel General Flynn is unfit for serving in this […]

A Japanese firm with state backing is talking with Ivanka Trump about licensing her branded clothing, raising questions about what she was doing at a recent meeting between her father and Japan’s prime minister. Ivanka Trump’s clothing company has been in talks with apparel maker Sanei International for the past two years, Kohei Yamada, a […]