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“I’m likely to do it. I’ll make a final decision after November, but I’m inclined to do it.” – Former San Antonio mayor, and former Obama HUD Secretary Julian Castro, on...

Join us on Thursday, November 8, at the magnificent Squire Creek Country Club for the FINAL event of the Hayride’s 2018 Truth And Consequences Tour, with a star-studded and important...

You could probably blanket a moderately sized country with all of the Wi-Fi smart plugs out there, but they all work basically the same way: They turn any AC outlet into a switch-controlled...

Hi Salty, I just starting working at a small restaurant that’s open for lunch and dinner. It’s not uncommon for me to be the only server on during lunch service, so I have to handle...

Rebuilding a fair and resilient farming system means giving voice to those who have often been left out. Historically underserved farmers are just that – historically and systematically...

Congress is taking up the Farm Bill again, and many issues key to our food and agriculture system are on the table — including how we deal with pesticides. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex...

There was no winning ticket in Tuesday night's record $667 million Mega Millions game, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $868 million for the next drawing. Powerball $345 million...

The Dodgers are very much alive in this NLCS as they roar into a Game 5 on the strength of a bizarre and potentially galvanizing walk-off win.        ...

Trump likens case to Kavanaugh confirmation hearings as Turkish president reports evidence of toxic materials at Saudi consulateDonald Trump has defended Saudi Arabia against...

Exclusive: ‘citizenship for sale’ under increasing scrutiny from governments and security agencies • The passport king who markets citizenship for cashEurope’s security...

I don't want to waste any space with a long introduction, other than to say it's always incredibly frustrating when artists come up with inventive new ways to produce artwork, only...

The FBI's impersonation of journalists raised questions about its investigative activities, none of which the FBI felt like addressing. An Inspector General's investigation...

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The country becomes only the second nation in the world, after Uruguay, to legalise recreational use.

As cannabis becomes legal, 500,000 people with possession convictions want their records expunged.

A diverse coalition representing health care providers, non-profit organizations, workers, seniors, patients and academics has come together to issue a statement of consensus...

The CCPA is pleased to announce the creation of the Kate McInturff Fellowship in Gender Justice.This Fellowship is created to honour the legacy of senior researcher Kate McInturff...

The body of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi was cut into pieces after he was killed two weeks ago at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, a Turkish official told CNN on Tuesday...

Reuters: Pompeo says Saudis committed to complete probe into journalist's disappearance  —  ANKARA (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has committed to conducting a complete investigation...

Ben Hubbard / New York Times: Saudi Arabia Delivers $100 Million Pledged to U.S. as Pompeo Lands in Riyadh  —  BEIRUT, Lebanon — This summer, Saudi Arabia promised the Trump...

There are many mistakes you can make – learn how to avoid them from gurus Webcast For those of you who missed out on our live online broadcast on the the seven deadly sins of multi-cloud...

Ad giant to charge for key applications amid license shakeup and antitrust fine In an effort to placate Europe's regulators furious at its anticompetitive tactics, Google has overhauled...

The advert mimicked a horror movie and was likely to scare youngsters, the ad authority says.

The Chinese tech firm ditches Google's Wear OS in favour of its own smartwatch operating system.

Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer

Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer

Mavis the pit bull tragically passed away after suffering abandonment and starvation, despite the best efforts of rescuers. Demand that Mavis’s abuser is held accountable for...

Tens of thousands of largely minority voters are being unfairly targeted by a Georgia candidate for governor, with a highly controversial state voter registration law as his weapon...

Activists say a moratorium is necessary to secure the tenure rights of all farm dwellers.

Judging by Tuesday's press conference there's no indication that the EFF will heed Khrushchev's admonition of his comrades some 62 years ago to abolish the cult of the individual...

The late physicist's last book, which was published today, attempts to answer the biggest questions of them all. Hawking, who died back in March at th...

Four gargantuan planets have been observed orbiting a relatively young star approximately 500 light years away. Known as CI Tau, the star, despite bei...

Prime minister asks cabinet to ‘stand together and stand firm’ as she attends crucial Brussels summitTheresa May will urge EU leaders in Brussels on Wednesday to keep the door...

Stark contrast between affluent city dwellers and those in deprived areas … PM in Brussels for more Brexit talks … and China’s ‘broken porcelain’ tacticsHello – Warren...

An advanced U.S. military communications satellite soared into space in the midnight hour Wednesday (Oct. 17), lighting up the sky over Florida as it launched into orbit...

The death of billionaire technologist, philanthropist and private-spaceflight entrepreneur Paul Allen has hit hard for people from many different walks of life. Read a few tributes...

The Russian Foreign Ministry has commented on the recent illegal visit of Anna Hakobyan, a spouse of acting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, to the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh...

"When's the last time you bought a gram and got a receipt for it? Never happened," said Canopy CEO Bruce Linton to his first customers as they stood in the front of the line for sales to...

Nearly 25 years after Paul Bernardo was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of Ontario teens Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy, their mothers will address the parole board...

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman came to international attention with his economic reforms and his creation of more opportunities for women, but he's now known for repressive...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andy Thomas, the creator of "The Republican Club"— a painting that was seen hanging in the White House on Sunday's 60 Minutes...

Calls are being made on Peter Casey to withdraw from the race to be Ireland's next President over comments he made about Travellers.

The Belfast author said she writes slowly based on her own inspiration.

Thailand's new army chief on Wednesday did not rule out another military intervention if there was political conflict after the return of civilian rule in a general election next...

BEIJING: China will not allow gambling or horse-racing in the southern province of Hainan, a newspaper controlled by the provincial government reported on Wednesday, citing comments...

Portal origin URL: Counting Down to ICON's LaunchPortal origin nid: 434188Published: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 12:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA's...

This blog post originated in the 2017 Science Mission Directorate Technology Highlights Report (33 MB PDF). Technology Development Chorus waves are a class of frequency-chirping...

Discoloration of the rubber on your shoes is often caused by a buildup of dirt and grime, and while it may make them look worn to you, you can revitalize your shoes with a bit of effort...

It can be annoying or even scary when a bat finds its way into your house, and it’s tough to get rid of when it’s panicked and flying around. No matter how scared you are, staying calm...

by Robert E. Hunter The October 2 kidnapping and probable execution of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul continues as the number one topic in the Western media. It...

by Andrew Bacevich Senator Elizabeth Warren 317 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. Dear Senator Warren: As a constituent, I have noted with interest your suggestion that...

Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election due to voter suppression. That's what professor Carol Anderson argues in her new book "One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression...

The Supreme Court has ruled it will allow the state of North Dakota to enforce a new voter ID requirement that will make it harder for Native Americans to vote during the midterm elections...

Pot sales begin today in Canada, which is only the second country after Uruguay to legalize the drug for recreational use.

Roberts says history shows the court has made great decisions when it doesn't yield to political pressures or passions.

Researchers who analyzed data from 178 countries found that people from larger families were less likely to get cancer than those from smaller families...

The CDC on Tuesday reporters 127 cases of a rare but devastating polio-like virus, partially paralyzing hundreds of children in 22 states. It’s the third wave of acute flaccid myelitis...