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The political controversy involving Donald Trump and the family of a Muslim American soldier in the U.S. Army who died heroically in the line of duty is showing no signs of letting up. And if a group of Muslim American women have their say — and they do — Trump, who infamously implied that practicing Islam kept the soldier's mother silent during a speech last week at the Democratic National Convention, will get more than an earful of their thoughts via social media, one of the candidate's preferred methods of communication.

We quizzed New Yorkers on their knowledge of gun laws in their own state.

San Jose State announced Monday that it will reinstate its men’s track and field program in 2018 — 50 years after two Spartans turned a medals-presentation ceremony at the Mexico City Olympic Games into an iconic social-justice moment. Olympians Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Lee Evans, all former Spartans, were joined by SJSU alum and noted sociologist Harry Edwards at a luncheon and panel discussion at the school Monday. The move was meant to bring attention to the plight of blacks in the United... Читать дальше...

The England captain has picked out two stars who have most stood out to him during his 12 years at Old Trafford as he prepares to play his testimonial against Everton

Brad Keselowski praised Chris Buescher and his win Monday at Pocono

We’re nearly there, Android fans. The Galaxy Note 7 is about to be unveiled and word on the street is that Samsung will make it available for preorder right away, as soon as the keynote on Tuesday ends. That’s great news for anyone looking to upgrade to Samsung’s latest flagship phablet, even if it’s supposedly going to be Samsung’s most expensive flagship to date.

Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes announced a new blood-testing device at an academic conference here Monday but didn’t address problems found with the company’s earlier machines.

Nicole Richie and her sister-in-law Cameron Diaz leave the nail salon with Nicole‘s eight-year-old daughter Harlow (not pictured) on Saturday (July 30) in Beverly Hills. That same day, Nicole, 34, and Cameron, 43, were joined by Nicole‘s spouse Joel Madden as they took Harlow and her brother Sparrow, 6, to a party at Duff’s Cakemix, [...]

Donald Trump finally discovers some publicity is bad publicity; fighting heats up in Aleppo; the Obama administration starts bombing Libya to fight ISIS.

A French tourist visiting Canada for the first time with his family captured on video a close encounter Sunday with the planet's second largest mammal — a finback whale.

The 265-year-old restored estate is filled with statues and taxidermy.

Hoping to get her career back on track, Kesha has provided 28 new songs to her record label and has scaled back her legal actions against Dr. Luke.

Do not—we repeat, do not—look for a revival of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air anytime soon. "I don't think ever, like pretty close to when hell freezes over," Smith...

Rep. Cresent Hardy said Monday he's deeply offended by Trump's comments to the family of Capt. Humayun Khan, a Muslim who was killed in Iraq in 2004. Khan's parents spoke out ...

Age-related physical decline might begin earlier than thought, a new study indicates.

WESTBY — Eldon Erickson, 93, of Westby died Sunday, July 31, 2016. Funeral Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby.

SPARTA — Robert “Brother Bob” C. Smith, 74, of Sparta died Sunday, July 31, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to services.

BLAIR — William L. Zabloski, 63, of Blair died Thursday, July 28, 2016, at home. Services noon Saturday at First Baptist Church, Whitehall, with visitation one hour prior, and burial in Old Whitehall Cemetery, Whitehall. Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall…

LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Genevieve Skree, 96, of La Crescent died Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. Services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Houston, with visitation one hour prior, and burial…

VIROQUA — Harold. C. Sturgill, 97, of Viroqua passed away July 25, 2016, at the Bethel Home in Viroqua, where he had been a resident since May 3, 2016.

Amelia Jane (Jenkin) Hickisch Cassidy, better known as Millie by her friends, peacefully completed her life’s journey Sunday, July 31, 2016, at the age of 92.

BANGOR — Henry “Hank” A. Thicke, 80, of Bangor passed away peacefully July 31, 2016, in his home.

WEST SALEM — Seth T. Sebranek, 37, of West Salem passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, July 30, 2016.

GALESVILLE — Marion E. (Larkin) Byrne, 92, of Galesville died Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Grand View Care Center, Blair.

TOMAH — Larry D. Schmieder, 69, of Tomah died Saturday, July 30, 2016. Military honors will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, at Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, with visitation immediately following from 5:30 to 8 p.m.