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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. District Judge Leonard Wexler, who oversaw high-profile cases involving New York public officials during three decades on the bench, has died. He was 93. Wexler, who was based in Central Islip, died on Saturday, according to his son, William Wexler, a North Babylon, New York attorney. Wexler said his father "was a great dad" who had just returned from a trip to Egypt and was hauling wood just before he died. U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert, a longtime friend and colleague... Читать дальше...

The crew of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust had their work cut out for them on Sunday morning after responding to a call from an injured hunter. The man, 54, had reportedly fallen while trekking through a “steep forestry block” during a hunt near Brightwater in South Island, and called emergency services for help,...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state of Missouri has paid out nearly $600,000 to a female corrections officer to settle another sexual harassment lawsuit. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Monday cited a report issued by the Missouri attorney general's office showing that Michelle Findley received a check for $294,500 in February, and her attorney was paid $291,443. Findley's 2016 lawsuit accused male co-workers of using sexually derogatory terms toward her and showing photos of a penis. Читать дальше...

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April 2 – Burnley, the Lancashire outfit whose incisive style, backed by a strong defence, looks like landing them a top-half finish in this season’s Premier League, have become the latest English side to unveil strong 2016-17 profits.

The Clarets have posted a pre-tax profit of £27.3 million for the year ended 30 June 2017, compared with a loss of £4.8 million for the previous season,

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CAIRO, Egypt — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi has secured a second term with 97 per cent of valid votes, according to official results announced on Monday, at an election last week that saw him face no serious rivals.

The lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district in the Senate, Dino Melaye, has advised his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress, on how to change Nigeria. He took to Facebook to offer the advice.

Fox Business' Peter Morici tried to spread a dose of reality to Stuart Varney's viewers this morning when he told them that the delivery deal between Amazon and US post office has kept them solvent and not hurt the company.

Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) announced Monday that she won’t run for reelection, bowing to pressure to vacate the seat after badly mishandling a case of sexual harassment, domestic assault and threats between two senior staffers in her congressional office.

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The school's provost, Dr. Michael Hannan, has taken over for Dr. H. Fred Walker, who resigned last week after making controversial statements to a national publication.

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• 73% of millennials are willing to spend more on sustainable goods, in comparison to just 66% of general consumers.
• Brands have noticed that the millennial consumer increasingly wants for their purchases to align with their own beliefs and values. 
• Correspondingly, recent years have seen a growing demand for farm-to-table produce, sustainable farming, and organic products.

In 2015, Nielsen polled 30,000 consumers in 60 countries around the world. Читать дальше...

LEFLORE COUNTY, Okla. – A former county leader and his wife were taken into custody following allegations of embezzlement. On Monday, agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation arrested former LeFlore County Emergency Management Director Michael Davidson. A couple of hours later, Davidson’s wife, Jennifer Davidson, turned herself in to authorities. The arrests come after a months-long investigation into allegations of embezzlement. OSBI agents claim that on several occasions, the pair... Читать дальше...

The Sinclair Broadcast Group executive behind a “must-run” script that made news this week defended the segment in a memo to Sinclair-owned newsrooms Monday, CNN reported.

April 17th is Tax Day in the US and Bitcoin investments are taxed as a capital asset. A capital asset is anything you own, from a house to a car to stocks and bonds — as well as bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. Sputnik discussed taxes on Bitcoin profits with Mati Greenspan, a senior market analyst.

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• It's common to keep tampons in for longer than tampon box instructions say — but doctors say that's not a great idea.
• If a tampon stays in the vagina for too long, it can cause healthy bacteria to become dangerous.
• Doctors recommend changing tampons every four to eight hours to prevent excessive bacteria growth, which can cause bacterial vaginosis or, in some cases, toxic shock syndrome.

All tampon users know that you're supposed to change your tampon periodically... Читать дальше...

Every move made by the Giants this offseason was designed to improve the talent level on the roster and ensure the culture in the building and environment in the locker room is in lockstep with the demeanor and personality of Pat Shurmur, the new head coach. What these moves are not: Part of a grand...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge has ruled Meek Mill should remain behind bars while appealing a prison sentence for violating probation, saying the rapper's drug use, arrests and other issues while under supervision merited the jail time. Judge Genece Brinkley turned down Mill's bid for release on bail in a ruling late Thursday while he appeals the 2- to 4-year sentence she issued for what she said was his fifth probation violation. The judge also defended herself against attacks by Mill's legal and public relations team... Читать дальше...

Details on the conduct being investigated were not available, according to The DePaulia, the student newspaper, which first reported the story.

Global chip sales grew on a year-over-year basis for a 19th month in a row, according to data released late Monday from the Semiconductor Industry Association. February chip sales grew 21% to $36.8 billion. That was off from a record $37.6 billion set in January but the lower February number reflects typical market trends, SIA said. Global sales growth was the strongest in the Americas, with a 37.7% increase, along with 21.7% growth in Europe, and 16.4% growth in China. "The Americas stood out once again... Читать дальше...

Baku / 02.04.18 / Turan: Mikhail Bocharnikov's candidacy for the post of Russia's Ambassador to Azerbaijan was approved on Monday by the State Duma's Main Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots, Tass reports."The committee supported the candidacy of our former Ambassador to Kazakhstan Bocharnikov for appointment as Russia's Ambassador to Azerbaijan," the source said.70-year-old Bocharnikov career diplomat, worked ...

Billie Lourd is remembering her late grandmother Debbie Reynolds on what would have been her 86th birthday.

On Monday, the News 9 Teacher Appreciation winner was out at the Capitol standing up for himself and his students. Zack Burkhalter told News 9 he didn’t go into this job for the money, but said money does matter.

U.S. stocks tumbled Monday after China raised import duties on U.S. pork, apples and other products. Technology companies took some of the worst losses, and while it's too soon to call it the beginning of a trade war, investors aren't sticking around to find out if one is coming. On Monday: The S&P 500 index skidded 58.99 points, or 2.2 percent, to 2,581.88. The Dow Jones industrial average declined 458.92 points, or 1.9 percent, to 23,644.19. The Nasdaq composite dropped 193.33 points, or 2.7 percent... Читать дальше...

The United Nations on Monday disputed claims by Morocco that the Polisario Front had carried out incursions in a buffer zone of Western Sahara, where a UN mission is monitoring a ceasefire.