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Gene Wilder, star of ‘Willy Wonka,’ dead at 83

Gene Wilder, star of ‘Willy Wonka,’ dead at 83

Gene Wilder, who brought a wild-eyed desperation to a series of memorable and iconic comedy roles in the 1970s and 1980s, has died, his lawyer,… Read More ›

Abedin, Weiner separating after new sexting allegations

Abedin, Weiner separating after new sexting allegations

Washington – Longtime Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin announced Monday that she and former US Rep. Anthony Weiner are separating after new reports surfaced that… Read More ›

Some scientists say human-caused geological epoch upon us

Some scientists say human-caused geological epoch upon us

Carbon dioxide, nuclear bombs and the domestic chicken all factor into recommendation to declare onset of ‘Anthropocene’   The human impact on Earth’s chemistry and… Read More ›

Egypt seeks tougher punishment for female genital mutilation

Egypt seeks tougher punishment for female genital mutilation

The practice, considered by many in the country as preserving a girl’s purity, can lead to significant health complications and even death. A new bill… Read More ›

Why America’s newest stock exchange is preparing for failure

Why America’s newest stock exchange is preparing for failure

  America has a new stock exchange. IEX, the company founded by the heroes of Michael Lewis’ book “Flash Boys,” is in the process of launching… Read More ›

There’s great news for some of the poorest workers in America

There’s great news for some of the poorest workers in America

  Wages are rising at their fastest pace since the financial crisis, and it appears that the long-pent-up wage pressure may finally be leading to… Read More ›

Mylan is launching the first EpiPen generic at a more than 50% discount

Mylan is launching the first EpiPen generic at a more than 50% discount

  (Reuters) – Mylan NV said on Monday it would launch the first generic to its allergy auto-injector EpiPen at a discount of more than… Read More ›

Tehran – Iran Deploys Russian-Made S-300 Missiles At Its Fordow Nuclear Site

Tehran – Iran Deploys Russian-Made S-300 Missiles At Its Fordow Nuclear Site

  Tehran – Iran has deployed the Russian-supplied S-300 surface-to-air missile defence system around its Fordow underground uranium enrichment facility, Iranian state media reported on… Read More ›

Belgium – Prosecutors: Brussels Attack Probably Arson, Not A Bomb

Belgium – Prosecutors: Brussels Attack Probably Arson, Not A Bomb

  Belgium – The Brussels prosecutor is dismissing reports that a bomb exploded early Monday outside Belgium’s criminal institute, describing the incident as more likely… Read More ›

Tehran – US Drone Enters Iran’s Airspace, Leaves After Warning

Tehran – US Drone Enters Iran’s Airspace, Leaves After Warning

  Tehran – Iran’s military detected a U.S. drone entering Iranian airspace on Monday and issued a warning for it to leave, which it subsequently… Read More ›

Could Trump turn the tide post-Labor Day?

Could Trump turn the tide post-Labor Day?

Opinion – After Labor Day, the presidential campaign will move into high gear. The candidates will be racing against the electoral clock and the campaigns… Read More ›

Brexit leader Nigel Farage calls Trump ‘the new Ronald Reagan’

Brexit leader Nigel Farage calls Trump ‘the new Ronald Reagan’

Brexit campaign leader Nigel Farage wrote an op-ed for the Daily Mail over the weekend recounting his trip to the United States to campaign with… Read More ›

What is Donald Trump’s immigration plan — and when will we see it?

What is Donald Trump’s immigration plan — and when will we see it?

Los Angeles – Donald Trump’s lack of clarity on his plans for dealing with some 11 million undocumented immigrants in this country has been so… Read More ›

Turkey accuses Syrian Kurds of ‘ethnic cleansing

Turkey accuses Syrian Kurds of ‘ethnic cleansing

Ankara says it will continue targeting Kurdish militia if group doesn’t retreat past Euphrates River   Turkey on Monday said it would continue targeting a… Read More ›

Sinai attacks decline as Egypt’s fight against IS yields results

Sinai attacks decline as Egypt’s fight against IS yields results

Through targeted bombings on Islamic State’s Jabal Hilal stronghold, Egyptian military deals strong blow to terror group’s capabilities   There has been a steady and… Read More ›

Iran inaugurates its homegrown Intranet network

Iran inaugurates its homegrown Intranet network

The National Network of Data, still in its first phase, aims to promote online Islamic content, and encourage less dependence on the Internet; it is… Read More ›

Trump bashes Clinton for calling ex-KKK member her ‘mentor’

Trump bashes Clinton for calling ex-KKK member her ‘mentor’

The tweet criticized Clinton for calling late US Senator and former KKK member Robert Byrd a “friend and mentor.”   The Trump presidential campaign has… Read More ›

Donald Trump’s new pitch to African-American voters is hitting a wall

Donald Trump’s new pitch to African-American voters is hitting a wall

  Donald Trump’s campaign over the last two weeks has gone out of its way to reach nonwhite voters. It’s the first time in more… Read More ›

The Bank of Japan is worried about a stock market crash

The Bank of Japan is worried about a stock market crash

  No central bank of a developed country equals the Bank of Japan in trying to manipulate the stock market up by buying equities. The… Read More ›

The most hotly debated policing strategy of the last 20 years is far from finished

The most hotly debated policing strategy of the last 20 years is far from finished

  Calls to reform police departments have echoed across the country with renewed energy in recent years, as cities from New York and Chicago to Baltimore… Read More ›