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Sudan, the last male northern white rhino in existence, died on Monday, Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy announced early Tuesday. He was 45 and "being treated for age-related complications that led to degenerative changes in muscles and bones combined with extensive skin wounds," the conservancy said. "He was unable to stand up and was suffering a great deal. The veterinary team from the Dvůr Králové Zoo, Ol Pejeta, and Kenya Wildlife Service made the decision to euthanize him."

The state chairmen of the All Progressives Congress, on Monday, said there is no going back on the tenure extension for national executives and warned that members who have gone to court to challenge this decision may be expelled.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials say researchers will experiment with a riverbed bubbler and sound system as an environmentally friendly way to block the spread of an invasive fish. The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet says the technology will be tested below Barkley Dam in western Kentucky. The agency says the Asian carp is a concern throughout the Mississippi River basin, including the Tennessee River, which forms Kentucky Lake, and the Cumberland River, which forms Lake Barkley. Читать дальше...

The political party Best for Britain has successfully launched a legal challenge in order to secure a second EU referendum. Whilst many anticipate that the legal challenge will be snubbed, it does appear that Best for Britain have some legal grounds in order to launch their challenge.

TOONE, Tenn. (AP) — A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father and son in Tennessee. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Monday that 30-year-old Christopher Jeremiah Armour has been charged with conspiracy to commit first degree murder in the shooting deaths of Joe Robertson and his 13-year-old son Javarrie. Their bodies were found in October 2016 in a home in the small, rural town of Toone, about 65 miles east of Memphis. A 5-year-old girl and a newborn girl were in the home at the time... Читать дальше...

Deloitte’s 12th annual digital media trends survey has found that 55% of American households now subscribe to at least one video streaming service, reports CNBC. That’s more than the 49% of households that subscribed to at least one service last year. The survey consisted of 2,088 consumers, and over half of those respondents said their …

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a woman was found shackled to a bed and that a man has been arrested on a kidnapping charge in connection with the incident. Perry County Sheriff Mitch Nobles tells news outlets that deputies were called to an RV park around 7:30 p.m. Friday. Authorities say deputies had to break down the door of the RV to gain entrance. Once inside, they found a woman shackled to the bed. The sheriff says the woman was taken into protective custody. Nobles declined to elaborate... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Supreme Court poised to rule on a case that could end the federal ban on sports gambling, more than a third of U.S. states are considering legislation to get in on the action, and professional leagues and casino interests are lobbying against each other for the biggest cut of the winnings. The push to legalize betting on sports has already led to fractures in an uneasy alliance that had developed between leagues and gambling legalization advocates before Supreme Court arguments last fall.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police say a man has been arrested after another man was shot. A New Orleans police news release says 30-year-old Dwayne Franklin was arrested Monday and will be booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center for attempted second-degree murder and illegal discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence. A man told police he and his nephew, whom he identified as Franklin, were engaged in an argument outside of a residence. During the altercation, the victim said Franklin... Читать дальше...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Kentucky Senate is preparing to reveal its two-year state spending plan. The Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee will meet twice on Tuesday to debate two-year spending plans for the state's executive, legislative and judicial branches. The state House of Representatives approved its version of the spending plan earlier this month. They included a 50-cent tax increase on cigarettes and a new tax on prescription opioids. But last week, Republican... Читать дальше...

CAPE TOWN – Despite winning just one Sunfoil Series game all season, the Cape Cobras are still in a prime position to lift the coveted trophy ahead of this weekend’s final round of fixtures.

HIT DESTINACIJA - Reporterka D&D Golda Ana Muhar Blanquart posjetila je svjetsku destinaciju broj 1 koju obožavaju poznati i slavni, ali i obični ljudi. Provjerite zašto

A Relatively Quiet Day at the Berlin Candidates Tournament

Top players are so well-prepared in the computer age, and so adept at defense, it is very hard to beat them. In addition, some elite players in top tournaments follow risk-adverse strategies, preferring not to lose rather than take chances in an effort to win.

That has not been the case at the Candidates tournament currently underway in Berlin. Through the first seven rounds, 40 percent of the games were decisive, often... Читать дальше...

ŽESTOKA KAMPANJA - Izađite na prosvjed protiv Istanbulske konvencije i kontaktirajte saborske zastupnike HDZ-a kako bismo spriječili da tekst Konvencije uopće dođe do Sabora: uđe li u saborsku proceduru, bit će prekasno; Konvencija će biti ratificirana, jer će premijer Andrej Plenković, unatoč protivljenju dijela HDZ-ovaca, imati većinu uz pomoć zastupnika SDP-a, HNS-a, GLAS-a i SDSS-a.

The weather was not kind at Zwartkops on Saturday, during the opening round of this year’s regional Extreme Festival series. But, those who braved the cold and sometimes wet conditions were rewarded with a full day of spectacular circuit racing. The opening race for autObarn Super Hatch cars saw a huge dice for the lead between Brett Garland (autObarn Honda Civic) and Jonathan du Toit (TAR Honda Civic). Coming into the pit straight on the penultimate lap they touched, sending… Read More

With nearly 40 per cent of the world’s population now classified as obese, and increasing evidence pointing to sugar as the culprit, people are turning to foods that contain low-calorie sweeteners to give them the sweet taste they enjoy, without the risk of gaining weight. However, new research from George Washington University in the US suggests that artificial sweeteners may actually increase a person’s risk of becoming obese. The obesity epidemic is caused by an increase in fat and sugar in people’s diets. Читать дальше...

SAN ANTONIO — Warriors point guard Stephen Curry eyes a return Friday against Atlanta from a tweaked right ankle that has sidelined him six games, according to an ESPN report. Curry will have his right ankle re-evaluated Tuesday. Barring any unforeseen setbacks, he is expected to play against the Hawks. Golden State has two days of practice and a shoot-around before that game. Klay Thompson (fractured right thumb) and Kevin Durant (fractured rib) are expected to return in more than a week, at the earliest. Читать дальше...

"I believe it's done for" is how Swedish rapper Ken Ring answered the question "What happened to the world's most harmonious country."

With a rich program of fashion products covering clothing, shoes, bags and accessories, Newchic is launching the Spring clearance 2018! The best time around the year for the smart customers to pick up their favorite items with the lowest prices again! From March 19th to 28th, just enjoy the feast of the popular Newchic selected classic clearance categories for you.

That’s according to three major parts producers that spoke to Reuters. Apple’s introduction of Face ID, and its total abandonment of the Touch ID fingerprint reader, was one of the company’s most contentious choices in the design of the new iPhone X. But it looks like Apple made the right move and is skating to where …

Three Taiwanese women have been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle about ¥50 million ($470,000) worth of gold into Japan through their bras, Japantimes.co.jp reports, citing police.

Teenage Hearts striker Aidan Keena will be promoted to the club’s first-team squad this summer after a blistering run of goalscoring form on loan at Queen’s Park.