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NEW YORK (AP) — A baby girl was thrown from a sixth-floor window of an apartment building to her death on Thursday, witnesses and police said, making her the third child killed that way in the…

NEW YORK (AP) — A baby girl was thrown from a sixth-floor window of an apartment building to her death on Thursday, witnesses and police said, making her the third child killed that way in the city in three months. Police received a 911 call saying the mother was dangling the baby outside the apartment window. The city's child welfare agency, the Administration for Children's Services, said it was investigating and was working to ensure the well-being of the three other children. Last month, a... Читать дальше...

The Latest: Hospital says condition of church beating victim is improving, according to police

The Saints were already down one left tackle, and now they’re down another. With starter Terron Armstead injured and inactive tonight, rookie first-round draft pick Andrus Peat started in his place tonight against the Falcons. But on the Saints’ first offensive drive, Peat had his leg rolled up and had to leave the game. The…

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The latest on the fatal beating of a 19-year-old inside a church (all times local):

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The latest on the fatal beating of a 19-year-old inside a church (all times local):

OLYMPIA, Washington - A dog credited with standing guard for nearly a week to protect another dog that had fallen in a cistern was deemed "Washingtonian of the Day" Thursday by Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee.

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A dog credited with standing guard for nearly a week to protect another dog that had fallen in a cistern was deemed "Washingtonian of the Day" Thursday by Washington stat…

Automated teller machines (ATMs), which have been slowly taking over the job of the cash teller over the last three decades, are now replacing another bank position - that of a credit officer for small loans.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 34-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a police officer at a South Carolina shopping mall faces five additional charges.

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - A 34-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a police officer at a South Carolina shopping mall faces five additional charges.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 34-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a police officer at a South Carolina shopping mall faces five additional charges.

Aan de Bulgaarse grens is donderdag een vluchteling doodgeschoten na een gevecht met grenswachters, zo meldt een woordvoerder van het Bulgaarse ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken.

By Kim Kwang-tae WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- President Park Geun-hye Thursday called for joint efforts by South Korea and the United States to coax North Korea to give up its nuclear aspirations and pursue reform and openness. North Korea pled

The broad range of federal offices pursuing Volkswagen suggests they are targeting the auto maker and employees over alleged offenses ranging from pollution to misleading officials to consumer claims.

Delta passport advice detours into inaccuracy When I went to purchase airline tickets for my husband, my 3-year-old son and myself, I spoke with the U.S. State Department via phone and e-mail about passport requirements to fly from Atlanta to San Juan. [...] three Delta Air Lines agents told us that passports are required to fly to Puerto Rico. If you’re a U.S. citizen, you don’t need a passport to enter Puerto Rico, which is a U.S. commonwealth. The strange thing about this case is that it wasn’t... Читать дальше...

There’s no better introduction to Edinburgh — the historical, cultural and political capital of Scotland — than a walk straight down the spine of the old town. Today it’s well worth touring to see the old buildings, stunning views and crown jewels. Exploring back alleys and side lanes, it’s easy to imagine Edinburgh in the 17th and 18th centuries, when visitors scurried through these alleyways, buying and selling goods and popping into taverns. Everywhere I turn, the Royal Mile is littered with symbols of Scottish pride ... Читать дальше...

The beloved 143-year-old landmark established the classic California beach town as an important commercial port for goods and passengers traveling between Los Angeles and San Francisco, but safety concerns over the deteriorating pilings that support the wooden structure shut it down in 2013. After introducing the new race series last year, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club brings back the fall Bing Crosby Season, expanded to one month. The bonus season was named after the crooner and actor who opened... Читать дальше...

Colorful tour of Colombia mixes grueling treks, vibrant cities Tomas asks the shaman for permission to blow tobacco into my nose through a hollowed-out chicken bone. The shaman, shirtless and potbellied, typically offers this gift to guests, but time is short and he has a mouth full of mambe, the finely ground coca leaf used for ceremonial purposes in the Amazon. Tomas nestles the bone into my nostril and sends a fine herbal powder into my skull, where it immediately sets the interior of my head on fire. Читать дальше...

With the trade deadline 12 days away, 49ers tight end Vernon Davis has been the subject of plenty of speculation regarding whether he’ll be traded. And for good reason; Davis is in a contract year, and he’s having a second straight down season, with eight catches for 109 yards in three 2015 games. Last year,…

In the wake of 9/11, the Pentagon immediately sought to eliminate what it called the "tyranny of distance" in Africa. By establishing a network of small, nondescript military bases across the continent, the US was able to launch a covert war far from American shores.

Accomable.com helps disabled find lodging Not all vacation rentals are accessible for those who use wheelchairs, are elderly or have problems with mobility. At first glance it looks as if it has only one small picture of a property’s exterior. Visual details of the showers, tubs and hallways, which travelers might want to look at before booking, were buried deep in a property’s “View” page. Note:

Collaboration between both Iran and Saudi Arabia will be necessary to successfully defeat the Islamic State in the Middle East, former EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana told Sputnik.

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Business leaders from South Korea and the United States have agreed to cooperate on further strengthening economic ties between the two countries, vowing to jointly search for a solution to tackle a low growth trend. In W