The despair at the heart of Afghanistan’s election
This weekend’s parliamentary vote was marred by violence, problems at the polls and a widespread sense that the country is nearing a point of no […]
If the Chiefs can play any defense at all, they’re next to impossible to beat
Kansas City overwhelmed the Bengals on Sunday night, one week after its defense was shredded by Tom Brady and the Patriots.
People Are Praising “Doctor Who” For Its Uncompromising Episode On Racism And Discrimination
“Rosa” taught a powerful lesson about racism not only in the past, but also in the present – and for family audience. The result was […]
YouTubers Will Enter Politics, And If They Do, They’re Probably Going To Win
A group of twentysomethings leveraged their huge YouTube audiences and actually won seats in Brazil’s federal and state elections. What happens next is anyone’s guess. […]
Wrestling star Charlotte Flair hurled racist remarks at cops in Chapel Hill, lawsuit says
A $5.5 million lawsuit filed against wresting icon Ric Flair and wrestling star daughter Charlotte alleges she became an “out of control aggressorâ€� during a […]
Meet The Woman Who Is Proudly Russia’s Troll-In-Chief
Maria Zakharova has revolutionized what it means to be a Russian diplomat — in real life and online. “She’s like Marmite: Some people love her […]
Are the Raptors the Rockets of the North?
Just how good can the Raptors be this season? Jackie MacMullan and Brian Windhorst discuss Toronto’s place in the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
Why can’t NC kids read? Another study shows Read To Achieve produced no gains.
With five years of test scores showing little benefit from North Carolina’s Read to Achieve program, researchers from N.C. State University decided to dig deeper […]
CMS superintendent is up for national honor before he even gets his first job review
Clayton Wilcox still hasn’t gotten his first formal job review from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board, which hired him as superintendent starting in July 2017. But […]
Anchors for NFL’s contenders: Who’s dragging down each team
Blake Bortles’ up-and-down play is holding back the Jags. The defending champs have an obvious weakness. These are the flaws for every top team.
Power 5 conference power rankings after Week 8
Find out how every Power 5 team stacks up against conference foes after eight weeks of competition.
Marlboro maker attacked for ‘hypocritical’ anti-smoking campaign
Marlboro maker Philip Morris — the world’s biggest international tobacco company — is under fire for “hypocritical” anti-smoking campaign.
Unfortunately, violent misogyny is nothing new in politics
Over the weekend, the often-overheated debate about Brexit and Prime Minister Theresa May’s leadership of the UK’s Conservative Party took a very nasty turn.
Hasbro CEO: ‘We were unable to meet all of the demand within the quarter’
Shares of toy company Hasbro were down about 7 percent Monday, after Hasbro’s earnings missed on the top and bottom line and company executives detailed […]
How India’s Modi chose Moscow’s S-400 missiles, defied Trump and spurned Israel
Despite Trump’s threat of sanctions, India’s Prime Minister Modi has signed a massive arms deal with Russia, signaling that, despite close defense ties with Washington, […]
Global banks curb China travel after UBS banker stopped from leaving
Global banks including Citigroup and Standard Chartered have asked their private banking staff to postpone or reconsider travel to China after authorities there prevented a […]
Japan’s 38-guest luxury floating hotel
With just 19 cabins and sushi anytime you want it, this luxury cruise ship sailing through the Seto Inland Sea in Japan is unlike any […]
Ranking all 50 players in the World Series
From the likeliest heroes to the guys at the end of the bench, here’s what you need to know about each of the Red Sox […]
Why this mom was hanging on a ladder under a bridge between Guatemala and Mexico
Rosalin Guillermo was at the front of the migrant caravan of Central Americans hoping to cross a bridge into Mexico. But when the gates closed, […]
One mom’s desperate act to reach safety in Mexico
Rosalin Guillermo climbed through a hole in the fence of the bridge and took hold of the ladder.
Amy Schumer, in nod of support for Colin Kaepernick, says she won’t appear in Super Bowl ads
The comedian also wonders why more white players aren’t kneeling during NFL protests.
FTC gives conditional approval to Praxair-Linde merger
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday that it will require Praxair Inc and Linde AG to divest assets in nine industrial gases product […]
FTC gives conditional approval to Praxair-Linde merger
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday that it will require Praxair Inc and Linde AG to divest assets in nine industrial gases product […]
Halliburton sees lower fourth-quarter profit
Halliburton Co on Monday forecast lower per share profit for the fourth quarter due to pipeline bottlenecks and lower spending by customers in North America.
Saudi Arabia has ‘no intention’ of repeating 1973 oil embargo
Saudi Arabia says it has “no intention” of restricting global oil supplies in response to international pressure over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
UPDATE 1-Russian oligarch under U.S. sanctions files suit against Nordic banks
A Russian businessman under U.S. sanctions over the Ukraine conflict due to his close ties with President Vladimir Putin has filed suit against four Nordic […]
How image of ‘headless chicken monster’ sea cucumber may help Antarctic conservation
Australian researchers have developed new technology enabling them for the first time to film a deep-sea swimming sea cucumber, also known as a “headless chicken […]
‘Headless chicken monster’ filmed in Southern Ocean
Australian researchers have developed new technology enabling them for the first time to film a deep-sea swimming sea cucumber, also known as a “headless chicken […]
U.S. FTC gives conditional approval to Praxair-Linde merger
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday that it will require Praxair Inc and Linde AG to divest assets in nine industrial gases product […]
Ultimate World Series viewer’s guide for Red Sox-Dodgers
We look at what’s on the line for Boston and L.A., whether Clayton Kershaw can get a title and what matchups could make the difference.
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens higher after China rally, Italian budget relief
U.S. stocks opened higher at the start of a busy week of earnings on Monday, riding a wave of gains in global stocks due to […]
CEO of Buffett-owned Brooks Running considers moving out of China with 45% tariffs looming
If Brooks moved operations it would likely need to be permanent, Brooks’ Jim Weber says. “We don’t do musical chairs in our supply chain.”
Former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth released from prison
The former NFL star who was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder of his girlfriend and attempting to destroy their unborn child almost 20 […]
Ex-NFLer guilty of conspiracy to kill girlfriend released from prison
Rae Carruth, a former NFL star who was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder of his girlfriend and attempting to destroy their unborn child […]
Morrisons loses data leak challenge
The Court of Appeal says the supermarket is liable for a data breach in which staff data was posted online.
How Saquon Barkley stays humble despite ascension to stardom
The Giants rookie isn’t getting caught up in his own hype, as fatherhood and a solid support system keep him grounded.
NYPD: Woman Kills Husband, Brother Kills Brother in 30 Hours
A woman allegedly killed her husband and a brother allegedly killed his own brother in separate incidents in two boroughs within 30 hours, police said […]
Netflix plans to raise $2 billion to fund new content
Netflix Inc said on Monday it plans to raise about $2 billion in debt to fund original shows, acquire content and for possible acquisitions.
Netflix plans to raise $2 billion to fund new content
Netflix Inc said on Monday it plans to raise about $2 billion in debt to fund original shows, acquire content and for possible acquisitions.
Sterling falls below $1.30 as Brexit rebel plan heaps pressure on May premiership
It is reported that Theresa May could face a leadership challenge as early as Wednesday.
Prince Harry reveals hopes for a baby girl at Invictus Games
While helping out at the Invictus Games in Sydney, the royal reveals his hopes about his unborn child.
Russia fires back after Trump threatens to ditch nuclear arms treaty
The Russian government has said it would be forced “to take measures” if the United States began developing new missile systems, ratcheting up the rhetoric […]
Gorbachev slams Trump plan to leave treaty
Former leader of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev has criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to pull the United States from a Cold War-era nuclear arms […]
Russia fires back after Trump threatens to ditch nuclear arms treaty
Former leader of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev has criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to pull the United States from a Cold War-era nuclear arms […]
China mining accident: 18 trapped in tunnel
More than 170 rescue workers are trying to free 18 coal miners trapped in a tunnel in China’s Longyun Coal Mining Company in Yuncheng County, […]
Kellogg to re-start shipments of Honey Smacks cereal after Salmonella scare
Kellogg Co on Monday said it would begin shipping its Honey Smacks cereals again to retailers in November, months after it pulled the product due […]
Julia Roberts doesn’t think she should star in romantic comedies anymore
Julia Roberts built her career starring in some of the most enduring romantic comedies of the modern film era. However, fans shouldn’t hold their breath when it comes […]
Hot Tailgating Coals Set Half-Dozen Cars Ablaze at MetLife
Several cars were set on fire Sunday afternoon at the MetLife Stadium parking lot when they parked over hot coals, New Jersey State Police said. […]