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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — University of Michigan fans turned out in droves for a first chance to buy new gear under the school's Nike apparel and equipment deal.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — University of Michigan fans turned out in droves for a first chance to buy new gear under the school's Nike apparel and equipment deal.

Customers line up to shop for University of Michigan clothing items at the MDen during the Nike apparel release that began at midnight in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. (Melanie Maxwell/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Former University of Michigan football player and current ESPN analyst Desmond Howard, center, smiles as he shops for clothing items from his list at the MDen during the Nike apparel release that began at midnight in Ann Arbor, Mich., on…

University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh greets fans outside of the MDen during a block party before the official Nike apparel release in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sunday, July 31, 2016. (Melanie Maxwell/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Thousands of University of Michigan fans gather outside of the MDen during a block party before the official Nike apparel release in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sunday, July 31, 2016. (Melanie Maxwell/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

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On the eve of the Rio Olympic Games, host Brazil is struggling through one of the deepest crises in its history.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way.

In 2009, when the 2016 Games were awarded to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was on a roll. President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva proclaimed:

“Now we are going to show the world we can be a great country.”

And for a time, that almost seemed true for Brazil as its economy bounded ahead and social benefits reached much of the population. Читать дальше...

Brazilian prosecutors filed charges against former Planning Minister Paulo Bernardo on suspicion of involvement in corruption and money laundering, local media reported on Monday.

Jessica Alba is all smiles as she greets her sister-in-law Koa Warren at Bootsy Bellows nightclub to celebrate Koa‘s birthday on Saturday (July 30) in West Hollywood, Calif. Right before her arrival, the 35-year-old actress made an appearance at the Maxim Hot 100 party at The Nice Guy lounge in Los Angeles. Jessica shared a [...]

New device is unveiled after string of failures that put patients at risk

Blood-testing device unveiled in wake of string of failures that put patients at risk

How dare he???

We all know Varys on Game of Thrones: the eunuch, the Spider, genius schemer, survivor, Tyrion's BFF, and Perpetually Bald Man.

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Varys has been, since the very beginning of his time on Game of Thrones, entirely bald. Super bald. The baldest.

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Here's Conleth Hill, the actor who plays Varys, in 2015. He and Samwell Tarly are so cute. Conleth is so bald.

Stranger Things: The Musical? With this talented bunch, anything is possible!

Gawker founder Nick Denton filed for personal bankruptcy Monday in the aftermath of a Florida jury’s awarding $140 million to former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan in a privacy case revolving around a sex tape posted on Gawker.com. Overall, Denton’s filing says he has $100 million to $500 million in liabilities, compared with assets of $10 million to $50 million. Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, who co-founded PayPal and was an early investor in Facebook, had been a strong critic of Gawker and bankrolled Hogan’s lawsuit. Читать дальше...

Mass on Sunday at the Rouen Cathedral, and services across France, brought together Muslims and Christians paying tribute to Father Jacques Hamel, who was murdered last week by young jihadist men.

His departure didn’t last as long as his initial stay, apparently. Former NFL receiver Chad Johnson tells Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he’ll be returning to the Browns after a short absence to continue working with the team. And he doesn’t plan to leave again. “You really thought I was leaving?”…

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Voters registering for the 2014 primary in Fargo, N.D. A federal ruling means that the state will revert to less restrictive rules on voter identification.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Running back Reggie Bush wasn't going to let a freak accident on the concrete surface ringing the Edward Jones Dome field in St. Louis end his career.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Running back Reggie Bush wasn't going to let a freak accident on the concrete surface ringing the Edward Jones Dome field in St. Louis end his career.

The U.S. conducts air strikes against Islamic State in Africa.