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This contradicts statements by the Greek defence minister.

Human rights groups say Saudi-led coalition warplanes improperly used U.S.-made cluster bombs in Yemen, posing a danger to civilians two months after a cease-fire was struck in the country’s civil war.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The University of Texas says a new longhorn steer mascot has been selected and will be introduced at the 2016 season-opener against Notre Dame on Sept. 4. Ricky Brennes, executive director of the Silver Spurs Alumni Association, describes Bevo XV as "very gentle, smart and curious." School officials had to select a new mascot after Bevo XIV died in October 2015. He had been on the Texas sideline since 2004. The mascot returns for the 100th anniversary season of its first appearance, a 21-7 win over Texas A&M.

The TKTS booth in Times Square.

Sylvana Simons voelt zich minder veilig nu ze haar politieke ambities bekend heeft gemaakt. Vorige week maakte de presentatrice bekend dat ze bij de komende verkiezingen op de kandidatenlijst van DENK staat.

Andy Blankenbuehler, choreographer of the musical "Hamilton," shows us how he created some of the musical's signature moves. Photo: Cassandra Giraldo for The Wall Street Journal

Pink quite literally lit up the stage at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday with the performance of her single “Just Like Fire.”...

In a move intended to bring unity between Bernie Sanders' supporters and Hillary Clinton supporters, the Sanders campaign was given 5 seats on the Democratic Platform Committee. Clinton will appoint 6 members, and the DNC will add the other 4 for a total of 15.

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A police officer in Maine is getting a laugh out of a man's tattoo that says, "Cops Suck."

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A police officer in Maine is getting a laugh out of a man's tattoo that says, "Cops Suck." The Bangor Police Department on Monday posted a Facebook photo of the man holding out his fists with letters tattooed on his knuckles next to a smiling officer.

FIFA has fired its finance director of the past 13 years, removing another fixture of the Sepp Blatter presidential era in another round of revelations about irregular million-dollar payments.

The commissioner of the IRS said Monday that Republican allegations that he misled congressional investigators probing his agency "are without merit," and said he would not appear at a congressional hearing this week examining whether he deserves to be impeached.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Unsealed filings in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case released Monday show federal prosecutors sided with media organizations in seeking a public hearing for an unidentified person trying to block the publication of a list of…

The newest issue of Variety, hitting newsstands on May 24th, carries with it a cover story on Marissa Mayer and her struggles in leading Yahoo through turbulent times.

More than a year ago, Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said on PFT Live that he had recently heard from an NFL team that was interested in interviewing him for a head coaching job. Fisher wasn’t interested in leaving Florida State then, and he isn’t now either, but he wouldn’t rule it out some day.…

Rats send shudders down many peoples' spines, and may in fact be Sir David Attenborough’s least favourite animal. But despite their poor reputation, rats are astonishingly successful.

DETROIT (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling nearly 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially faulty front passenger air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. of Japan. The U.S. government announced earlier this month that 17 automakers — including Toyota — are adding 35 million to 40 million Takata inflators to the 28.8 million that have already been recalled after multiple investigations showed more vehicles could be affected. The first phase of the expansion covers vehicles from... Читать дальше...

House Republicans adding California water bill to Senate energy legislation

WASHINGTON -- Who run the world? Girls. 

Who run Minnesota? Beyoncé. At least, for a day.

THIEVES used sledgehammers to smash into Collins Street Gucci and Prada stores and steal thousands of dollars worth of handbags.

(AP) — Vermont is poised to become the first state to require public and private health insurance to cover vasectomies without copays and deductibles under a bill Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law Monday. The regional Planned Parenthood president, Meagan Gallagher, added, "The ability to plan, prevent and space pregnancies directly benefits women, men, children and society through increased educational and economic opportunities for women, healthier babies, more stable families, and... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The commissioner of the IRS said Monday that Republican allegations that he misled congressional investigators probing his agency "are without merit," and said he would not appear at a congressional hearing this week examining whether he deserves to be impeached. Chaffetz, whose resolution is co-sponsored by 73 GOP lawmakers, accuses Koskinen of hindering congressional investigators trying to gather evidence about how the IRS mistreated conservative groups earlier this decade,... Читать дальше...

Helen Hunt is better at Twitter than you.

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