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Maria Pettersson's Instagram account is taking off.

If her cockpit selfies are anything to go by, Pettersson is having the time of her life every time she sits behind the controls of a Boeing, earning her a loyal crew of followers.

It's no wonder — after steadily working her way through flight school, she advises up-and-coming pilots about everything from choosing a program to finances to job hunting on her blog, Pilot Maria, where she also chronicles her own travels. 

Maria Pettersson is a pilot with Ryanair... Читать дальше...

AIG, the largest commercial insurer in the United States and Canada, reported a 6.3 percent rise in quarterly profit.

When the Rio Olympics roll around on August 5, Team USA will have chosen a flag bearer and it looks like a very likely candidate is Muslim-American fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad. She will also make history as the first American Olympian to compete in a hijab. So, exactly who is Ibtihaj Muhammad? The Jersey girl who started fencing when she was in the eighth grade went on to become all-American at Duke and eventually made her way to the Olympics.  Check out these five things you should know about this Olympian. Читать дальше...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Virgin Islands announced Tuesday it is stepping up its fight against mosquitoes amid what officials in the U.S. territory say is a significant Zika outbreak.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Virgin Islands announced Tuesday it is stepping up its fight against mosquitoes amid what officials in the U.S. territory say is a significant Zika outbreak. Health officials said a company hired by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will use an organic larvicide and eliminate any potential breeding areas as part of a one-year contract. Crews will inspect and treat hospitals, schools, churches and daycare centers that request service on all three islands... Читать дальше...

Hanesbrands Inc. shares dropped in the extended session Tuesday after the apparel maker fell short of Wall Street estimates for the quarter. Hanesbrands shares fell 4.5% to $24.49 after hours. The company reported adjusted second-quarter earnings of 51 cents a share on revenue of $1.47 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated earnings of 52 cents a share on revenue of $1.53 billion. Hanesbrands sees full-year adjusted earnings of $1.89 to $1.95 a share on revenue of $6.15 billion to... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — A Georgia man pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge Tuesday, admitting participating in a computer hacking scheme that used facts stolen from over 150,000 press releases to generate $30 million in illegal profits. Leonid Momotok, 48, of Suwanee, Georgia, entered the plea in Brooklyn federal court. U.S. Attorney Robert Capers said in

Hull City will have to look elsewhere to replace Steve Bruce.

We saw a one-armed, paint-smeared Charlize Theron dominate her enemies in the post-Apocalpytic action flick “Mad Max: Fury Road.” We saw four female comedians don orange-striped jumpsuits for the recently released “Ghostbusters” reboot. A cast of women -- including Sandra Bullock, Helena Bonham Carter and Elizabeth Banks -- are reportedly at work on a spinoff of the male-dominated action-comedy “Ocean’s 11.”

Manning attempted suicide on July 5 while behind bars at a Kansas military prison.

Julie Fitzgerald harbours no animosity towards Netball NSW and is thrilled to be given another opportunity to return to Sydney in a coaching capacity.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations with Singapore Tuesday with a state dinner for a leader Obama praised as respected around the world and a trusted partner. Obama reserved the 12th state dinner of his presidency to honor Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Ho Ching. Obama said

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore urged fellow justices to action after the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized gay marriage nationwide, court documents filed Tuesday show.

American International Group Inc. shares rose late Tuesday after the insurer reported better-than-expected second-quarter results. AIG said it earned $1.9 billion, or $1.68 a share, in the second quarter, compared with $1.8 billion, or $1.32 a share, in the year-ago period. After-tax operating income declined to $1.1 billion, or 98 cents a share, in the quarter, from $1.8 billion, or $1.39 a share, a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected adjusted second-quarter per-share earnings of 92 cents a share. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — A Georgia man has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting participating in a computer hacking scheme that generated $30 million in illegal profits.

NEW YORK (AP) — A Georgia man has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting participating in a computer hacking scheme that generated $30 million in illegal profits.

Phish is picking up from a string of June and July dates with a fresh batch of concerts for October. On Tuesday (Aug. 2), the long-running jam band...

A monkey throwing darts to pick stocks would have made a 150% profit during the decade-long run when Donald Trump’s namesake company, Trump Entertainment Resorts, lost 90 cents on the dollar, the billionaire Warren Buffett said at a Hillary Clinton campaign event Monday in Omaha, Neb.

Bodies were still arriving at the hospital Tuesday evening in the aftermath of a suicide bombing in Benghazi, Libya.

New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton is resigning his post atop the nation's largest police force.

Flash flood watches remained in effect for Tucson's outskirts and much of southeastern and eastern Arizona due to monsoon rain and thunderstorms. People in at least a half-dozen vehicles stranded by running water along a flooded road on Tucson's southeastern outskirts were given rides to safety on fire trucks.

A watch commander who was on duty Saturday said he saw a man get out of his car and walk over to the memorial and put something down next to a folded flag. The sergeant found the medal and brought it inside for safe keeping.

U.S. stocks bounce off session lows but close lower Tuesday, marking the seventh straight session loss for the Dow industrials and snapping a five-day winning streak for the Nasdaq, as investors sift through quarterly results as well as data on personal income and inflation.

The Farmer Olympics brought lots of energy to the final day of the Monroe County Fair.