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The retired four-star general headed the U.S. Southern Command and led Marines during some of the most intense fighting in Iraq. Kelly's son, Robert, was killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2010, making Gen. Kelly the highest-ranking military officer to lose a child during the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Neil Young, "Peace Trail" (Reprise Records)

Neil Young, "Peace Trail" (Reprise Records)

Neil Young, "Peace Trail" (Reprise Records)

Neil Young, "Peace Trail" (Reprise Records)

2017 Infiniti QX30 Sport

BASE PRICE: $29,950 for base model; $32,600 for Luxury FWD; $34,400 for Luxury AWD; $35,300 for Premium FWD; $37,700 for Premium AWD; $38,500 for Sport.

PRICE AS TESTED: $43,735.

TYPE: Front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger, compact hatchback.

ENGINE: 2-liter, double overhead cam, direct injection, turbocharged, inline four cylinder.

MILEAGE: 24 mpg (city), 33 mpg (highway).

TOP SPEED: 130 mph.

LENGTH: 174.2 inches. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted fewer jobs in October than the previous month, but job openings are still at a mostly healthy level that points to steady hiring ahead. Last week's jobs figure is a net gain after layoffs, quits and retirements are subtracted from overall hiring. Job openings fell the most in professional and business services, which includes largely higher-paying jobs in areas such as engineering, accounting and information technology. The gap between job openings and hiring... Читать дальше...

(ATTN: UPDATES with details throughout) By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye's former chief of staff bore the brunt of criticism from lawmakers at the second round of parliamentary hearings Wednesday on a

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Donald Trump makes his thank-you tour of states that voted for him, other parts of the country are gearing up to do battle with his administration.

Three of the most populous, urban and ethnically diverse states — California, New York and Illinois — voted heavily for Hillary Clinton and are at odds with the incoming administration on such issues as immigration, health care, climate change, abortion rights and gun control. In Massachusetts, a state Clinton won by more than 25 points, Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has threatened to sue if the incoming administration carries out Trump campaign promises she contends are unconstitutional. Читать дальше...

Nissan’s luxury brand Infiniti adds a third SUV this year with the compact QX30, which rides and looks more like a small hatchback.

Lady Gaga steps out in an amazing metallic look for a day on the town in London, England. The 30-year-old entertainer stopped to take photos with fans on Wednesday (December 7) while leaving her hotel. The day before, Gaga shared a look at Donatella Versace‘s new book! “@Versace_Official Donatella’s new book is amazing. She is [...]

These slice-and-bake pistachio cookies are buttery, but not too sweet, and have a firm texture like shortbread. The chopped pistachios around the edges also give them a bright spot of color.

When AT&T first took the wraps off of NumberSync in 2015, T-Mobile was quick to dismiss the solution, which allows AT&T subscribers to use their mobile numbers for calling and texting on any compatible tablet or wearable. "What we are working on will make this version one offering from AT&T look small," T-Mobile COO Mike Sievert said in an interview at the time. NumberSync ended up being well-received by subscribers following its release, and T-Mobile went silent for more than a year.

The holy grail of steady flow of funds to invest has been hard to find

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Top diplomats of South Korea and Tanzania discussed ways to expand cooperation in diverse areas ranging from North Korea's nuclear threats to expanded exchanges in economic and trade fields, the foreign ministry here said Wedn

Poll projects S&P 500 index to reach 2,350 by end-2017

PC laptop owners, no need to have iPad envy anymore! The $50 AirBar could bring your computer into the 21st century. It turns your screen into a full touchscreen by sensing your fingers location using a light field.

These hate groups’ names are becoming household terms.

Merriam-Webster’s 2016 word of the year might be fascism. For betting types making early 2017 predictions, “white nationalism” would not be a bad guess. Along with “white supremacy” and the newer phrase “alternative right,” or alt-right, it’s been a post-election fixture of news and accompanying battles over politics, racism, and language.

It started in earnest when it was announced that former Breitbart News editor Steve Bannon... Читать дальше...

Sisters Margaret and Christine Wertheim started the Crochet Coral Reef project in 2005 when they learned pollution and global warming may soon completely destroy the Great Barrier Reef in their home country of Australia.

Mike Posner expressed all the usual feelings Tuesday about being nominated for a Grammy Award.

Russia offers Japan to finance joint cooperation projects in Russia through the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), which is not subject to the Western anti-Russian sanctions, Japanese media reported Wednesday.

If you thought Donald Trump was the face of America's anti-establishment movement, hold on to your chapeaus: A wild wind is rising.

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Kiki Bertens fell to Kirsten Flipkens in unfortunate fashion over the weekend when, on match point, the ball hit her in the head on her own serve.

Playing in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), Bertens found herself with second serve down 6-3 in a second set tiebreaker. Under IPTL rules, once a ball is tossed into the air for a serve, the serving motion must be completed. 

This, then, meant that Bertens had no choice but to try to serve despite her poor toss. Читать дальше...