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The first International Ethnic Folklore Festival promised much, but fell short of expectations.

Schools around the world have recognized that learning styles are fundamental in shaping the overall development of a child, and revealing how best a boy or girl can learn.

Winds maxing out at 80 km/h in some parts of Southern B.C. have made for dangerous conditions on roads, with downed trees and power lines. At least 200,000 homes are without power in Metro Vancouver.

Kumbh Mela, also known as the Pitcher Festival, is expected to draw millions of people over nearly two months. Saturday marked the first day of ritual bathing for Hindu devotees.

The chief minister's office has sought a response from the MCG for failing to clear 234 out of 299 complaints received through the CM Window so far.

Gabrielle Union is making us very jeal of her anniversary vacation with husband Dwyane Wade.

German patient described as "lucky to be alive" after suffering mercury and lead poisoning from traditional Indian remedies

German patient described as "lucky to be alive" after suffering mercury and lead poisoning from traditional Indian remedies

Residents of South City II are bearing the brunt of chaotic traffic on the road dividing sectors 49 and 50 for the past three months.

The Bayern coach was shocked that his team were able to restrict the visitors to just the one real chance on goal in Saturday's 3-0 triumph

Encarnacion drove in a franchise-record-tying nine runs by hitting three home runs, powering the Toronto Blue Jays to a 15-1 rout

Kyle Jean-Baptiste, an actor who recently made his Broadway debut in the current revival of Les Miserables, died Friday evening after falling from a...

A pregnant woman who'd allegedly been kidnapped by her former boyfriend in Georgia died days after she was thrown from the pickup truck he drove during a police chase. 

As the nation remembers the destruction and devastation of Hurricane Katrina in light of the tragedy's 10th anniversary this weekend, we also should celebrate the indomitable resolve and resilience of New Orleans - and look to what's next for the city to position itself for 21st century success.

New Orleans became a symbol of American rebirth and reinvention in the face of senseless tragedy. From dramatically improving results in its public schools to rebuilding its civil infrastructure... Читать дальше...

Bill Maher thinks all politicians should prioritize climate change.

In an interview with Rick Santorum on Friday night's "Real Time With Bill Maher," the host challenged the Republican presidential candidate about his failure to seriously consider the issue. But Santorum didn't sway from his point of view. 

"There was a survey done of 1,800 scientists and 57 percent said they don't buy off on the idea that CO2 is the knob that's turning the climate," Santorum said. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Results for some of the states that participated in Common Core-aligned testing for the first time this spring are out, with overall scores higher than expected though still below what many parents may be accustomed to seeing. Full or preliminary scores have been released for Connecticut, Idaho, Missouri, Oregon, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. They all participated in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, one of two groups of states awarded $330 million by the U.S. Читать дальше...

Carlos Bacca's early goal was quickly cancelled out by Riccardo Saponara at San Siro, but the Colombian's strike partner secured all three points for the hosts

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SEATTLE, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Amazon recently announced Amazon Underground, an app marketplace that promises to provide $10,000 in apps, games and in-app purchases for free.

The Green Project's paint-recycling program. | Photo courtesy of Christal White/The Green Project

It's been 10 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, taking the lives of 1,500 people and destroying countless homes, churches, businesses, and schools. The people of New Orleans have spent a decade rebuilding their city, but not everyone has felt the full impact of the recovery effort. A recent survey revealed a stark racial divide in how residents perceive improvements to infrastructure and their standard of living. Читать дальше...

UPDATE 4:45 p.m. EDT: Police said an arrest has been made in the execution-style slaying of a Texas police officer.   Sheriff's office: Suspect arrested, to be charged in killing of deputy in Harris County, Texas - @AP http://t.co/gF8lXQeDyj — Breaking News (@BreakingNews) August 29, 2015