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WOODSTOCK, N.Y. — State police have charged a 61-year-old New York woman with causing more than $350,000 in damage to artwork, antiques and other personal property at her ex-husband’s home. Troopers say Ana Rockman, of Elmont, on Long Island, was charged Monday after surrendering herself to state police in Kingston. Police say in August 2015

People attend a vigil in Albert Square

Genetics or evolution first? No brainer. Areipa.lt

Evolution is one of the trickiest subjects to teach – and not just because some people find it controversial. The ideas are subtle and the language and concepts can be confusing; how many of us have thought that survival of the fittest was an encouragement to go to the gym. Many studies have sought to discover the reasons why evolution is so difficult for students to understand and accept, but few have attempted to find ways to improve the understanding of evolution in the classroom. Читать дальше...

WOODSTOCK, N.Y. (AP) — State police have charged a 61-year-old New York woman with causing more than $350,000 in damage to artwork, antiques and other personal property at her ex-husband's home. Troopers say someone had forced their way into the house and damaged expensive artwork, antiques, electronics, appliances, musical instruments and other personal items.

Reporters Without Borders in a statement on Tuesday condemned Ukraine's decision to ban Russian social networks because it undermines freedom of expression.

Reporters Without Borders in a statement on Tuesday condemned Ukraine's decision to ban Russian social networks because it undermines freedom of expression.

For the young crowd of music fans, the Ariana Grande concert was supposed to be a night of high-energy candy pop. But the fun on a school night quickly turned into sheer terror.

Hillary Clinton slammed President Trump’s federal budget plan while giving a speech at the Children’s Health Fund Annual Benefit.

Hillary Clinton slammed President Trump’s federal budget plan while giving a speech at the Children’s Health Fund Annual Benefit.

Alabama forward Braxton Key withdrew from the NBA draft and will return for his sophomore season, the school announced Tuesday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A father and son whose Iowa-based egg production company caused a massive 2010 salmonella outbreak cannot further appeal their sentences for misdemeanor food safety violations, according to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Carnaval San Francisco is a steady tradition in the city, celebrating 39 years of music, dancing, food, drink and art. Carnaval shuts down several city blocks in the Mission, offering a mostly volunteer-run, family-friendly, multicultural celebration of Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Cuba and other cultures. The parade, led by Grammy-nominated percussionist John Santos and dancer Blanche Brown, begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, and the theme this year is “El Corazon de San Pancho — The Heart... Читать дальше...

The tax idea that has sparked a monthslong corporate lobbying battle got its moment in the spotlight Tuesday, but its political future still looks dim.

Taking on Chudinov in what will be his fourth World title attempt following two fights with Carl Froch, Groves believes the time has come to realise his dream.

Taking on Chudinov in what will be his fourth World title attempt following two fights with Carl Froch, Groves believes the time has come to realise his dream.

Scientists argue a food's nutritional value isn't simply the sum of its nutritional parts. The health qualities of food must be evaluated holistically.

Mariska Hargitay flashes a smile alongside her hubby Peter Hermann as they hit the blue carpet together at The Joyful Revolution Gala held on Monday (May 22) in New York City. The happy couple were joined by Debra Messing, Cynthia Erivo, Ali Wentworth, Stephanie March, Kathy Najimy, Peter Gallagher and Emma Myles at the event [...]

Sheldon Richardson might be on the trade block, but he seems a whole lot happier now that Brandon Marshall isn’t around.

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) - Recreational anglers along the Gulf Coast are planning a floating protest against strict federal limits on red snapper fishing that they say are hurting businesses throughout the region.

Hundreds of Indian techies working as software engineers or providing back office services to global firms are setting up a pan-India trade union to protect their jobs amid layoffs by many IT firms, including Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and Cognizant, said a functionary of a employees forum on Tuesday.

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CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's public prosecutor on Tuesday ordered the detention of ex-presidential candidate Khalid Ali for questioning in relation to a case in which he is accused of "offending public decency," his lawyer told Reuters.

Ali, a prominent human rights lawyer who ran in Egypt's 2012 election, has suggested he might run against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in a presidential election slated for 2018.

Ali is being sued by a private citizen... Читать дальше...

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LONDON (Reuters) - AstraZeneca's experimental injection for severe asthma cut substantially the need for patients to take problematic oral steroids drugs in a late-stage study, boosting hopes for a medicine that is expected to reach the market later this year.

Benralizumab will compete with GlaxoSmithKline's Nucala and Teva's Cinqair - two other new antibody drugs for severe asthma - but AstraZeneca believes its product's potency and convenient dosing could give it an edge. Читать дальше...

LeEco announced massive cuts to its U.S. staff on Tuesday.