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Republican U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita got back on Indiana's November ballot Saturday after he withdrew his congressional candidacy last month in a bid to run for governor to replace Mike Pence, who joined Donald Trump's ticket.

Police in Thailand said Saturday that they were hoping to identify suspects over the next couple of days in a series of bombing and arson attacks that struck several tourist towns, killing four people and wounding dozens, including 11 foreigners.

RIO DE JANEIRO — The winds of change are blowing at the Rio badminton arena. Actually, those are just the gusts from the air conditioning vents: They’re cold and they’re strong and they could pose a problem for some of the best players on the planet. After all, Olympic glory will be determined by a

It appears Kylie Jenner's bikini-filled birthday getaway to Turks and Caicos is coming to an end but, fear not, there are more scantily clad selfies to post. The 19-year-old took to Instagram on Friday to share a new photo in a black string bikini, and her killer curves are on full display. The beauty mogul looks fresh-faced in a black bra-like bikini top and tiny string bottom. Letting her newly cut hair go au natural, she tops off her 'do with an orange camo cap. In the snap, Jenner poses i

It appears Kylie Jenner's bikini-filled birthday getaway to Turks and Caicos is coming to an end but, fear not, there are more scantily clad selfies to post. The 19-year-old took to Instagram on Friday to share a new photo in a black string bikini, and her killer curves are on full display. The beauty mogul looks fresh-faced in a black bra-like bikini top and tiny string bottom. Letting her newly cut hair go au natural, she tops off her 'do with an orange camo cap. In the snap, Jenner poses i

Fidel Castro thanked Cubans for their well-wishes on his 90th birthday on Saturday and criticized President Barack Obama in a lengthy letter published in state media.

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My family often makes fun of me for being overly effusive in restaurants:

Oh, thank you so much for bringing the bread — we really appreciate it! Water? I love water! Thank you for being so kind!

Though no one in my family has ever said it explicitly, I imagine part of the reason they find it so hilarious is that I hardly ever show them so much gratitude.

Not even for oh, say, bringing me into this world and putting a roof over my head for 18 years. Читать дальше...

Conjoined twin boys Moaz and Nawras have been evacuated out of one of Syria's most embattled areas for urgent medical treatment, following an international appeal to save their lives.

Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam produced a personal best 6.58m in the long jump to lead defending champion Jessica Ennis-Hill by five points with two events of the Olympic heptathlon to come.

The Italian admitted their hosts were the better team and deserved their win after shocking his side 2-1 in their season opener

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{b:With one win, Singapore swimmer out-earned Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky combined}

Estas mulheres já conquistaram algo mais valioso que o ouro.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The winds of change are blowing at the Rio badminton arena. Actually, those are just the gusts from the air conditioning vents: They're cold and they're strong and they could pose a problem for some…

Before these Olympic Games, Michael Phelps was the answer to a trivia question: Who is the most decorated athlete in the history of the modern Summer Olympics?

CHICAGO — Newly released police reports show that Chicago officers involved in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old said he didn’t comply with commands while “reaching into his waistband.” The Chicago Police Department released the heavily redacted reports Friday in connection with the July 28 shooting of Paul O’Neal in response to open records requests.

Current UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn will say in his speech at a rally in Milton Keynes town that Labour party can be at the heart of every community in Britain and win the next general election.

I'd been looking forward to my dinner at Michel Richard's Citronelle in Washington, D.C., last spring for months, and the first course did not disappoint. With a flourish, the waiter presented a long rectangular plate that had been divided into thirds. One compartment held an eggshell cut in half...

The former Liverpool man says he understands why the midfielder has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and does not expect him to continue his career in the Premier League

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a caseworker is recovering after being attacked by an inmate at the Lincoln Correctional Center.

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With 22 gold medals, and 27 medals total, it's no wonder why at age 31 Michael Phelps is being touted as the greatest Olympian of all time.

By Anggy Polanco SAN ANTONIO, Venezuela (Reuters) - Thousands of Venezuelans were welcomed to Colombia by a military band early on Saturday morning as the two countries' borders were officially reopened after being closed by Venezuela a year ago. Some people had traveled across Venezuela to queue overnight hoping to cross to buy food and other basics that are in short supply in Venezuela, which is steeped in an economic crisis. "I came with my family to do some shopping because we can't find anything to eat," said Wilmary Salcedo... Читать дальше...