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2. Brad Bird was told the film would be nearly impossible to make.

“The more I play the piano, the more I think there are no easy pieces,” says Swiss-American pianist Gilles Vonsattel — which partially explains why there are no easy pieces on his program for …

Researchers have identified two genetic variants that influence the brain's reward system, increasing a craving for foods high in calories.

Moose have been reported in the Nebraska Panhandle this year, and the sighting of a young bull in Lincoln County was confirmed this week.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has ruled in favor of three Rochester women who sued after they were let go from their chauffeur jobs because a Saudi prince wanted only male drivers.

The value of high-speed rail lies not in costs or speed, but rather in how such projects anchor deep connections — between transportation hubs, cultural attractions, cities and jobs. The secret is German rail stations, which serve as vital public spaces that connect institutions and provide space for people to gather, shop and be entertained. If California high-speed rail can reproduce the German style and create a system that deeply binds the state together — and that’s a big if — then even a $100 billion project might be a bargain... Читать дальше...

University of Pittsburgh Professor Michael Ramsey turned a former office building into his modern loft, which includes a Japanese Zen garden with a 1,330-pound boulder as its centerpiece. Photo: Laura Petrilla for The Wall Street Journal

Trevi Fountain in Rome reopens after undergoing a 17 month construction in a $2.4 million restoration project.

Expedia is acquiring vacation rental marketplace HomeAway for $3.9 billion to heighten its presence.

The share of first-time homebuyers fell to the lowest level in nearly three decades, according to a new report.

New Dolphins coach Dan Campbell promised more intense, physical practices. He wasn’t counting on one of his wide receivers breaking his backup quarterback’s nose. Of course, this wasn’t the result of some machismo-building Oklahoma drill, rather a freak accident which left the affable Matt Moore able to joke about it. According to Chris Perkins of the…

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane will not face criminal charges after being accused of raping a woman in his home over the summer.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane will not face criminal charges after being accused of raping a woman in his home over the summer.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane will not face criminal charges after being accused of raping a woman in his home over the summer.

The principle of full protection of Russian forces in Syria, including the use of missile defense systems, is in full accordance with the Russian approach to the situation in the region.

MEC Pravin Gordhan wants an urgent investigation into the City of Tshwane’s electricity smart meters contract.

A dancer‚ a dairywoman from KwaZulu-Natal‚ a 13-year-old pianist‚ a life coach and an attorney are the five recipients of this year’s Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards.

The Sri Lankan navy on Thursday apprehended 11 Indian fishermen and their country boats on charges of trespassing into the territorial waters of the island nation. With this, the total number of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody has risen to 137.

The Sri Lankan navy on Thursday apprehended 11 Indian fishermen and their country boats on charges of trespassing into the territorial waters of the island nation. With this, the total number of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody has risen to 137.

The SA government is not participating in negotiations between MTN and the Nigerian government, Jeff Radebe said.

With its CEO living near Boston and several executives in New York, North Carolina-headquartered Bank of America poses an experiment in managing remotely.

Local organisations have teamed up to raise funds for Ikamva Labantu’s after school feeding programmes.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. productivity slowed in the summer, while labor costs rebounded yet stayed at a level suggesting only modest inflation pressures.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. productivity slowed in the summer, while labor costs rebounded yet stayed at a level suggesting only modest inflation pressures.