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US homebuyers are most concerned about rising interest rates, but they still plan to go ahead with their initial buying plans, according to survey results released by Zillow Group Mortgages.

"Most people (83 percent) planning to buy within the next three years will continue with their homebuying plans even if rates increase their monthly mortgage payment by $100," Zillow said in a press release.

Higher rates would, however, limit buyer choices. According to Zillow... Читать дальше...

An eagle-eyed reporter noted Ross wore a pair of Stubbs Wootton slippers, which start at $495 for men.

Women's upscale fashion retail chain BCBG Max Azria is seeking protection from creditors in the North America, and plans to restructure, including closing all its standalone stores in Canada.

Doan Thi Huong, 28, of Vietnam was charged with murder on Wednesday in Malaysia in connection with the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, the half brother of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. Two North Korean men wanted in the investigation have sought refuge at the North Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

NEWARK, N.J. — A former top transportation official and mentor to Republican Gov. Chris Christie should receive probation, not prison, for his part in a bribery scheme involving United Airlines because although he misused his position, he was “not corrupted,” his attorneys said in a court filing. The request was contained in a 252-page brief

Israel`s Jewish Agency on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" over anti-Semitic threats against American Jewish communities, calling for US authorities to find and punish those responsible.

A United nations panel says the evacuation of eastern Aleppo in December after months of siege and aerial bombing by Russian and Syrian forces was the latest in a series of war crimes committed in the six-year-old conflict.

Travis Kalanick apologized Tuesday for his actions in a video posted this week, in which Kalanick had a heated argument with an Uber driver after the driver raised complaints about pay.

Police could not confirm whether the two separate incidents were linked.

LOME, Togo — Amnesty International says at least one person has been killed and several wounded in Togo after police clamped down on demonstrations against a fuel price hike. The human rights organization on Wednesday condemned the use of force and called for investigations. Police in the capital, Lome, fired tear gas and rubber bullets

As always, the unexpected stories are the best. Here are some candidates.

President Donald Trump urged a divided United States to embrace what he called a “renewal of the American spirit.” In Tuesday's address to a joint session of Congress, Trump laid out an ambitious agenda to revitalize the nation’s economy, tighten borders, boost military spending and overhaul health care. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more on the president’s first major address to Congress from Washington.

The 'Normandy Four' format of talks on Ukraine crisis settlement, carried out by Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany, provides a productive dialogue even without the US participation, French Foreign Ministry spokesman Romain Nadal said Wednesday.

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GENEVA(Reuters) - Both sides in the battle for Aleppo committed war crimes, including Syrian government aircraft that "deliberately" bombed and strafed a humanitarian convoy, killing 14 aid workers and halting relief operations, U.N. investigators said on Wednesday.

Syrian and Russian forces conducted "daily air strikes" on rebel-held eastern Aleppo between July and its fall on December 22, killing hundreds and destroying hospitals, they said in their latest report. Читать дальше...

Millennials need, and get, financial support for college and weddings.

Simone Biles, Nancy Kerrigan and Mr. T are among this season's 'Dancing' cast.

DENEKAMP - Nog dit jaar wordt begonnen met de aanpak van drie gevaarlijke kruisingen in de Churchillstraat in Denekamp.Het gaat om de kruisingen met de Clematisstraat, Veldkampsweg en Spittendijk.

“Dancing With the Stars” is returning to the ballroom next month for Season 24, and a new cast of celebrity contestants was revealed Wednesday morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, Charo, “SNL” comedian Chris Kattan, “The A-Team” star Mr. T, “Glee” alum Heather Morris and NFL player Rashad Jennings are among... Read more »

Goldenvoice has warned Coachella.com account holders of a potentially large data breach. In a message sent to users on Tuesday, the concert promoter...

NEW YORK — Twitter is adding more tools to curb abuse on its service as part of its ongoing effort to protect users from hate and harassment. It is the second time in three weeks the company has released new ways to root out abusive content. It’s a sign Twitter is getting more serious about

ALMELO - De 30-jarige Almeloër Allal El O. moet vier maanden de cel in voor bedreiging met een wapen. Opvallend: het Openbaar Ministerie vroeg vrijspraak.

De Israëlische militair die een gewonde, al uitgeschakelde Palestijnse terrorist doodschoot, heeft woensdag beroep aangetekend tegen zijn veroordeling. De rechter gaf sergeant Elor Azaria vorige week een celstraf van anderhalf jaar wegens doodslag. Op dat misdrijf staat maximaal twintig jaar.

Wells Fargo & Co. said it eight of its senior executives will not receive cash bonuses for 2016, including Chief Executive Tim Sloan and Chief Financial Officer John Shrewsberry, as part of the bank's efforts to promote accountability for the operational and reputation risk associated with the sales practice scandal. The bank also said the performance-based equity awards the executives received in 2014, which vested in 2016, will be reduced by up to 50%. The bank said in total, compensation will be reduced by about $32 million... Читать дальше...

At least 20 members of the terrorist Taliban movement (outlawed in Russia) were eliminated after the group’s training camp was targeted by an airstrike in the Khanshin district of Afghanistan’s Helmand province, local media reported Wednesday citing the Afghan Defense Ministry.

The Syrian opposition is seeking to form an interim government in the country, National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces' member, Mohammed al-Shemali told Sputnik. According to al-Shemali, this requirement is a top priority for the opposition at the Geneva talks.