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An El Salvador court began proceedings Monday looking into the suspected illegal enrichment of former leftist president Mauricio Funes, his ex-wife and one of his sons.

From Pups in the Pictures, an illustrated history of the dogs in Hollywood.

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• Jay-Z's entrepreneurial vision has broadened rapidly over the course of his career.
• The rapper-mogul has founded or owned, among other ventures, a clothing company, a restaurant chain, a sports management firm, two record labels, and the streaming service Tidal.
• He's the second richest hip-hop artist in the world, with an estimated net worth of $810 million.

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Launched in the Middle East back in September and just ahead of the venerable Swedish brand’s official relaunch and return to the Jordanian market last month, the new Volvo XC60 is the latest in a high tech product offensive firmly entrenching Volvo’s position as a premium automaker.

LOS ANGELES — Bruno Mars took the top prize at the American Music Awards on Sunday at a show that paid glowing tribute to legendary divas Diana Ross and the late Whitney Houston.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday told reporters that before they could ask her a question, they would have to list things for which they are thankful.

Alberta Health Services has notified the families of kids at a Fort McMurray daycare that they may have been exposed to a case of tuberculosis (TB).

Cult leader and mastermind of the horrific murders in 1969, Charles Manson's fame lingered for decades within popular culture.

Oklahoma QB Mayfield won't start his final regular season game after making lewd gesture against Kansas

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabweans mobilized Monday for what they hope is a major push to oust President Robert Mugabe, an increasingly isolated figure who faces impeachment proceedings and more street demonstrations as he ignores calls to resign. While there is a national consensus that the 93-year-old president should go after nearly four decades in power, Mugabe has refused to step down as leader of a country that has known no other head of state since independence from white minority rule in 1980.

You can learn about how the federal government works from Washington Post obituaries. Many people who have had careers in Washington seem to have focused on lining their pockets rather than serving the public interest. Everyone wants to succeed, of course, but for most Americans that means private-sector jobs that add value to society. Washington, by contrast, provides unique opportunities to make money by harming society and betraying the public trust.

Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google's parent company, Alphabet, announced Saturday that the company will "engineer" algorithms that will make it harder for articles from Sputnik News and RT to appear on the Google News service.

Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google's parent company, Alphabet, announced Saturday that the company will "engineer" algorithms that will make it harder for articles from Sputnik News and RT to appear on the Google News service.

The Council vehemently condemned the ballistic missile fired by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen earlier this month

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• Members of all the US's special-operations units are involved in combat operations around the world.
• Those units are now seen as the go-to answer for many terrorism-related problems.
• As deployments show no sign of slowing down, members of Congress and military officials are worried that operators may be stretched to a breaking point.

The US military's growing reliance on special-operations units from... Читать дальше...

Linda Del Rio, the wife of Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio, admitted she regrets voting for Donald Trump hours after the president called for Marshawn Lynch’s suspension after the running back sat for the national anthem Sunday ahead of Oakland’s 33-8 loss against New England in Mexico City. “President Trump I voted for you,...

The Turkish talent, just 17, has broken into the first-team on a regular basis at his second division club and will be watched by a Chelsea scout when Altinordu play Gazisehir Gaziantep on December 1. 
 Manchester City have been interested in signing Ozer since he emerged as a 15-year-old in a national team tournament with Turkey’s Under-16s. 
 They have closely monitored his progress but Roma and Fenerbahce have also been linked with Ozer in the past few months. 
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Crowdfunding has exploded as a way to raise money for needy individuals and groups. The websites may offer donors little guidance in navigating the tax implications.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRINCE GEORGE BC – A pair of Prince George Spruce Kings will have the opportunity to earn a spot on Team Canada West for the World Junior A Challenge from December 10th to 16th in Truro, Nova Scotia. Both Ethan de Jong (99) from North Vancouver, BC, and Kyle Johnson (98) from Port Moody, BC will head to Calgary December 2-5 for four days of practices and games as part of the selection camp at the Markin MacPhail Centre at Canada Olympic Park. Johnson and de Jong have both had strong starts to this BCHL season... Читать дальше...

Not all of them were winners. And neither were Spurs. Well, that was ugly. Like, super, seriously ugly. Delete-it-from-the-DVR-and-never-watch-it-again ugly. Tottenham went into the North London Derby at the Emirates on Saturday as favorites, and left as pariahs, limping to a 2-0 loss to the Gunners and walking out with their tails between their legs. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it — that was bad. But not EVERYBODY was awful in that match, and it’s worth pointing out who comported themselves well in that ludicrous display Saturday night. Читать дальше...

DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Flint City Council members to meet with mediators in a Detroit courthouse to try to reach a long-term agreement over water. Council members appeared in Judge David Lawson's courtroom Monday asking for another week to make a decision on a possible 30-year contract with Great Lakes Water Authority. At the same time, Gov. Rick Snyder's administration urged the judge to allow Flint's mayor to bypass the council and sign the deal. Lawson isn't ready to do that. Читать дальше...

AMMAN — Jordan’s Amro Al Wir has clinched gold in the 200m breaststroke at the Arab Swimming Age Group Championships taking place in Cairo, Egypt, according to the Jordan Olympic Committee News Service.

Be careful whom you invite into your house. Hip-hop impresario Micaya invites local and global companies to the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest, and this year — the festival’s 19th — NorCal pretty much got owned. Presented at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, the weekend-long event showcased 17 artists across two programs. At the closing performance on Sunday evening, Nov. 19, Program B offered some mind-blowing dance and compelling artistry. Amsterdam’s... Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on Wisconsin Elections Commission action (all times local): 2:35 p.m. The Wisconsin Elections Commission has voted to hire three additional staff after Gov. Scott Walker eliminated five positions with a veto in September. The commission voted unanimously Monday for the authority to seek hiring three additional staff, with two focused on security issues. The commission is working on updating its security plan after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Russian... Читать дальше...