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The National Military Heritage Museum board seized control of its museum Friday in an effort to ensure the institution’s survival.

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Robert Nkemdiche got a huge thrill as he rumbled 31 yards down the sideline for his first career touchdown during No. 17 Mississippi's incredibly lopsided 76-3 victory ove…

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Robert Nkemdiche got a huge thrill as he rumbled 31 yards down the sideline for his first career touchdown during No. 17 Mississippi's incredibly lopsided 76-3 victory ove…

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Robert Nkemdiche got a huge thrill as he rumbled 31 yards down the sideline for his first career touchdown during No. 17 Mississippi's incredibly lopsided 76-3 victory ove…

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Robert Nkemdiche got a huge thrill as he rumbled 31 yards down the sideline for his first career touchdown during No. 17 Mississippi's incredibly lopsided 76-3 victory ove…

Wayne Rooney says equalling Sir Bobby Charlton's England record is a "huge honour" after his 49th goal in the win in San Marino.

The aunt of a drowned Syrian boy whose death has sparked worldwide awareness about the plight of refugees in Europe says she still hopes to bring the rest of her family to Canada.

A lot of effort has gone into thinking — and arguing — about how best to teach math, hoping to keep it from being such a barrier to higher education. But the math problem also has caused leaders of Washington’s community colleges to ask a fundamental question: How much math, and what kind, should be required for a student to earn a college degree?

Funding to allow the civil service voluntary exit scheme to go ahead has been announced by the Secretary of State Theresa Villiers.

De veiling van de muziekverzameling van zanger en radiopresentator Henk Westbroek heeft tijdens een veiling in totaal maar liefst 135.000 euro opgebracht. De veiling vond plaats bij online veilinghuis Catawiki. Onder meer de gesigneerde gitaar van Kurt Cobain werd geveild voor ruim 15.000 euro.

Goals from Jordi Alba and Andres Iniesta secured a comfortable victory for Vicente del Bosque's side as they moved joint top of Euro 2016 qualification Group C

Vivien Eng, a Broadway actress who was featured in the 1996 ensemble of The King and I, died Thursday after suffering injuries from an apartment fire...

Several years ago, I tackled transcontinental US Route 6, known also as The Grand Army of the Republic Highway. By "tackle" I mean I drove the complete 3,652 miles in the comfort of my own car, purely for the joy and novelty of documenting the country's second longest road for my guidebook, Stay on Route 6. (Though formerly the longest American highway, it was overtaken by US Route 20 in 1964 when California renumbered its routes.)

But endurance runner and musician, Aprylle Gilbert, has... Читать дальше...

It’s the duty of journalists to make presidential candidates answer tough questions. Especially on national security.

Secretary of State Theresa Villiers says the government has decided if the Northern Ireland parties cannot agree a deal on welfare reform then it will legislate directly for it at Westminster as a last resort.

GRAYSON, Ky. (AP) — They stood chanting outside the jail house, "Thank you, Kim; Thank you, Kim," and prayed that the defiant county clerk locked inside could hear them. As Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis began her third day as an inmate at the Carter County Detention Center on Saturday, having chosen indefinite imprisonment over licensing gay marriage, around 300 people gathered on the lawn outside. "She won't bow, I promise you," Davis' husband, Joe, told the crowd. "She sends her love to each and every one of you all. Читать дальше...

More than one year after Robin Williams' untimely death, his daughter Zelda Williams is speaking out and providing hope to others grieving the loss of a loved one. In an emotional...

Art collectors Mera and Don Rubell (center) with Simon Watson (at left) in the studio of artist Nuno Ramos (at right), in front of a painting by Ramos that is now on view at São Paulo's Estação Pinacoteca

IT WAS A thrill last April to spend time in São Paulo with legendary art collectors Mera and Don Rubell, who were in town for the SP-Arte art fair. Together, Mera, Don, and I explored the fair and visited the studios of dozens of hot-and-happening artists--all the while finding time, of course... Читать дальше...

FORT WAYNE, Indiana - Earth-moving crews who faced a summer-long rain delay have resumed work on an earthen berm through a northeastern Indiana marsh that's considered a possible pathway for Asian carp to reach the Great Lakes.

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Brad Keselowski won the pole for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race Sunday at Darlington Raceway, where he'll start up front for the first time all season while searching for h…

The Blue Jays topped the Orioles 5-1 on Saturday

The 29-year-old attacking midfielder proved too much for the opposition defence, as the European champions wrapped up a comprehensive victory

This should go over well Down Under: As expected, running back Jarryd Hayne made the 49ers’ 53-man roster. The 49ers haven’t announced their final roster cuts, but the former Australian rugby league star and football novice revealed the news on his Twitter account: IT ALWAYS WORKS OUT! I thank GOD for WHAT HE has done and going to do on this incredible journey!! I'm on the 53 MAN ROSTER FOR THE #49ers. — jarryd hayne (@jarrydhayne_1) September 5, 2015 The 49ers’ decision to keep Hayne, of course... Читать дальше...

By Thomas Franta and Nina Rees

On Friday at 4 p.m., right before the long weekend, we received some shocking news. The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that the charter school law in the state is unconstitutional. In other words, the Court has turned its back on the tens of thousands of students in the state who need more high-quality public school options.

The court's decision is based on a century-old precedent that said charter schools cannot receive "common school" public... Читать дальше...

Isabel Mohan runs the rule over the third episode of X Factor auditions