England v New Zealand, fourth ODI report: Joe Root and Eoin Morgan guide hosts home
Eoin Morgan and Joe Root hit centuries as England win by seven wickets with six overs to go and level one-day series at 2-2
Eoin Morgan and Joe Root hit centuries as England win by seven wickets with six overs to go and level one-day series at 2-2
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands were ranked at the bottom of an influential quality survey, the latest sign that the Italian-U.S. auto maker is struggling to keep up with mainstream rivals at home and abroad.
U.S. stocks ended slightly higher Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled that interest rates could increase more slowly than officials had expected.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans will move to temporarily continue health care subsidies for millions of people if the Supreme Court overturns the aid, according to plans discussed in the House and Senate Wednesday. Republicans on both sides of the Capitol met privately to discuss how to respond to the politically explosive ruling that's expected in the next two weeks and could result in some 7 million people losing subsidies to buy coverage under President Barack Obama's contested health care law. Читать дальше...
The film, written and directed by Famuyiwa, centers on a flat-topped, punk-playing, self-professed geek named Malcolm (newcomer Shameik Moore) who's trying to get into Harvard when a fleeing drug dealer (A$AP Rocky) stuffs his backpack full of drugs. Along with the film debut of Rocky, whose second album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's chart last week, Pharrell Williams is a producer and wrote several songs for the soundtrack. "Dope" caused a sensation at the Sundance Film Festival, sparking a bidding war won by Open Road Films... Читать дальше...
The Federal Reserve voted to hold rates steady, but signaled the majority expects the committee to hike rates once or twice this year.
The Federal Reserve voted to hold rates steady, but signaled the majority expects the committee to hike rates once or twice this year.
DALLAS — A churning tropical storm has caused little damage so far in Texas, but authorities warned Wednesday that as Tropical Depression Bill moves northeast, already swollen rivers could overflow their banks and cause more problems for water-weary residents. Sustained maximum winds from the former tropical storm dropped to 35 mph by Wednesday morning, but isolated areas near the Texas coast southwest of Houston saw more than 11 inches of rainfall. About 3 to 5 inches of rain fell on areas of... Читать дальше...
CHICAGO (AP) — Two passenger jets simultaneously began to take off on intersecting runways at Chicago's Midway International Airport, forcing controllers to order one to halt to avoid a collision. The Federal Aviation Administration says it is investigating Tuesday night's incident in which a Southwest Airlines flight to Tulsa, Oklahoma, had been cleared for takeoff.
WINCHESTER, Indiana - Authorities say an inmate who escaped from an eastern Indiana jail while helping clean the lobby has been captured in a nearby Ohio county.
The President and Congress are working together to circumvent budget controls established in 2011. Nicole Kaeding comments.
Most people know the smell. That wet-dog smell.
The smell that wafts off a dog after they go for a swim or bath. It's not particularly pleasant.
A recent video from the American Chemical Society explains just how the chemistry behind this unique smell works.
First a primer on smell, from Wired's Nick Stockton:
When you inhale, microscopic airborne molecules alight upon specialized cells — called olfactory sensory neurons — deep in your nasal cavity. These cells translate... Читать дальше...
NEW YORK (AP) — Three New York postal workers have been accused of playing the Grinch and stealing gifts destined for underprivileged children by rigging the Operation Santa program where they worked. Federal criminal charges including conspiracy and mail fraud against two current and one former postal worker were unsealed Wednesday in federal court.
NEW YORK (AP) — Three New York postal workers have been accused of playing the Grinch and stealing gifts destined for underprivileged children by rigging the Operation Santa program where they worked. Federal criminal charges including conspiracy and mail fraud against two current and one former postal worker were unsealed Wednesday in federal court.
Goldman Sachs plans to start lending money directly to consumers and small businesses, according to an internal memo released to The Associated Press. The Goldman name may be well known to Americans, but not its services, which have focused on raising money for larger businesses and providing financial advice to wealthy individuals. Goldman hired an executive from credit card company Discover Financial in May to lead the firm's entry into consumer and personal lending, according to the memo, which was circulated to employees last month. Читать дальше...
The lieutenant governor and House speaker were among 130 state Republicans listed in a letter charging that the plan to include only the top 10 candidates denies "all credible candidates an opportunity to have their voices heard on an equal basis at the beginning of the process." "Excluding candidates based on national polling at this point in the race rewards name recognition for those candidates who are celebrities, candidates who have run previously or candidates who have lots of money to purchase... Читать дальше...
Josef Resch says he does not know who the informant is and cannot reveal the information given - but hopes his client will release the information
Josef Resch says he does not know who the informant is and cannot reveal the information given - but hopes his client will release the information
Sharon Stone. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage) Sharon Stone has endorsed Hillary Clinton for U.S. president as she prepares to introduce TV fans to her vice president character Natalie Maccabee in “Agent X.” Stone will play America’s first female VP in the new TNT drama, and she admits the role has really made it clear to her that former First Lady Clinton should be back in the White House. The star tells “Extra,” “Hillary is, for me, the best Secretary of State we’ve had since Henry Kissinger, and... Читать дальше...
For most kids, summer vacation means long lazy days away from the stress of academics. The Budd twins, Connor and Dillon, both 9 years old, see the summer as a chance to expand their knowledge…
"If we are going to invest a generation or more of our blood and our treasure in this war, and if we're going to continue to tell our armed forces that we expect them to fight and die in these wars, it seems to me the least we can do is stand up and vote to authorize these wars — or we should end them," McGovern said in a fiery speech on the House floor. Withdrawal of U.S. troops could lead to mass killings, assaults and the forced sex trade of teenage girls, Royce said. Rep. Eliot Engel of New York... Читать дальше...
BOSTON (AP) — The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to raise the cost of attending the school system by up to 5 percent for in-state undergraduates, the first increase in three years. Students would pay an additional $552 to $580 in combined tuition and an increased mandatory fee, depending on which of the system's five campuses they attend.
BAUCHI, Nigeria — A large sack of home-made bombs discovered at an abandoned Boko Haram camp exploded, killing 63 people, witnesses said Wednesday of a toll many times higher than in any recent attack in northeast Nigeria. The explosives were found by civilian self-defense fighters who carried the bag filled with metal objects to the nearby town of Monguno, said fighters including Haruna Bukar. A curious crowd gathered to inspect the bag, which is why there were so many victims when it exploded, said Bukar, who witnessed the blast. Читать дальше...
Kristina Partsinevelos explains how this ruling could change Uber’s business model.