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Tyrus Wong, pioneer `Bambi` artist, dies at 106
By Jacob BryantLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Tyrus Wong, whose paintings served as visual inspiration for Disney’s animated classic “Bambi,” died Frida More »
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UK Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honored in Queen`s New Year List
Fashion designer, model and singer Victoria Beckham poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the opening ceremony and the screening of the film ”Cafe Society” out of competition during the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 11, 2016. REUTERS/Yv... More »
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Trump praises Putin for holding back in U.S.-Russia spy dispute
U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk into a photo opportunity before their meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York September 28, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday praise... More »
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Chinese firms ordered to pay Disney, Pixar $194,000 for copying `Cars`: Xinhua
The logo of the Disney store on the Champs Elysee is seen in Paris, France, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen/File Photo A Shanghai court ordered two Chinese firms to pay Walt Disney Co and Pixar more than 1.35 million yuan ($194,440) compensation for copy... More »
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Wall St. thinks stocks will rise in 2017 – What could go wrong?
A trader at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 30, 2016. REUTERS/Stephen Yang Wall Street’s rally could be derailed by renewed worries about President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, a resurgent dollar or potential wi... More »
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Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher to be buried side by side
Actress Debbie Reynolds poses with her daughter actress Carrie Fisher backstage after accepting her Lifetime Achievement award at the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California January 25, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo A joint memo... More »
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Silicon Valley`s obscure unicorns could boost 2017 IPO market
The Wall St. sign is seen outside the door to the New York Stock Exchange in New York’s financial district February 4, 2014. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Social media firm Snap Inc may be the highest profile tech IPO planned for 2017, with the potential to raise b... More »
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Anthropologists to examine mummified body found in Detroit garage
A body that had decomposed to the point of mummification was found in a car in the garage of a Detroit home, and medical examiners have called for an anthropologist to conduct a special autopsy of the remains, authorities said on Friday. More »
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Senator McCain says Russia must pay price for hacking
U.S. Senator John McCain speaks during a news conference in Riga, Latvia, December 28, 2016. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins Republican U.S. Senator John McCain said on Friday that Russia must be made to pay the price for cyber attacks on the United States and that it wa... More »
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Russians leave country retreats in the U.S., ordered out by Obama
Vehicles enter Killenworth, an estate built in 1913 for George du Pont Pratt and purchased by the former Soviet Union in the 1950’s, in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, U.S., on December 30, 2016. REUTERS/Rashid Umar Abbasi In small convoys of vehicles, Russi... More »
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Bankers cautious on outlook for global equity deals after 2016 slide
Arrangement of various world currencies including Chinese Yuan, US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, in this picture illustration taken January 25, 2011. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/File Photo Global equity raising fell by more than a quarter in 2016, data s... More »
Investors favor stock funds over bonds, reversing 2016 trend
U.S.-based stock funds pulled in $11.8 billion in the week ended Dec. 28, data from Lipper showed on Thursday, ending 2016 with an enthusiasm for stocks that had been lacking for the better part of the year. More »
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New York eases proposed cyber regulations after industry complaints
A lock icon, signifying an encrypted Internet connection, is seen on an Internet Explorer browser in a photo illustration in Paris April 15, 2014. REUTERS/Mal Langsdon New York state’s financial regulator on Wednesday issued a revised proposal for the nation’s... More »
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Canadian man punches cougar attacking dog near fast food store
A Canadian man punched a cougar in the face to stop it attacking his dog in a wooded area near a fast food store in Whitecourt, central Alberta, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Wednesday. More »
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U.S. fund investors cheer stocks at year`s end
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. December 28, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Investors’ enthusiasm for equities and corporate bonds showed little sign of waning during the latest week, with funds in ... More »
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Russians brave icy lake for Christmas swim
A group of hardy Siberian residents stripped down to their bathing suits and Santa hats for a run and swim in Russia’s icy Lake Baikal to promote healthy living. More »
South Korea pension fund chief detained by special prosecutor
The National Pension Service (NPS) Chairman Moon Hyung-pyo is summoned to the Independent Counsel Team in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2016. News1 via REUTERS min Park More »
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Turkish military `neutralises` 44 Islamic State militants in northern Syria
The Turkish military said on Wednesday it had “neutralised” 44 Islamic State militants and wounded 117 as part of its operation in the northern Syrian town of al-Bab. More »
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Explosion kills local official in northern Lebanon: NNA
An explosion killed a local official in Lebanon’s northern Bekaa Valley region on Wednesday, the National News Agency (NNA) said. More »
Oil prices edge down ahead of OPEC, non-OPEC production cuts
Plants are pictured near an oil pump, owned by oil company Rosneft, in the settlement of Akhtyrskaya in Krasnodar region, southern Russia, December 21, 2014. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko Oil prices edged down on Wednesday as the market waits to see how OPEC and n... More »
China`s Wuxi city to suspends poultry trade on avian flu concerns
Chickens are seen at a poultry farm on the outskirt of Hefei, Anhui province, China November 20, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo Wuxi city in China’s eastern Jiangsu province will suspend poultry trading starting from Dec. 29 amid avian flu concerns, the cit... More »
Blast in Afghan capital wounds member of parliament
Afghan security forces inspect the site of a blast in Kabul, Afghanistan December 28, 2016. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail A bomb attack targeted a member of Afghanistan’s parliament in the capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, wounding him and several other people, official... More »
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Women`s rights face a daunting new year worldwide, campaigners warn
By Ellen WulfhorstNEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Women’s rights face enormous challenges worldwide in 2017 with campaigners expecting fights More »
Bogut called for flagrant foul on Harden as tempers flare
Dec 27, 2016- Dallas, TX, USA- Houston Rockets guard Tyler Ennis (6) shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Nicolas Brussino (9) and forward Dwight Powell (7) defend during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sport... More »
South Korea fines Qualcomm $854 mln for violating competition laws
A Qualcomm sign is pictured in front of one of its many buildings in San Diego, California November 5, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo South Korea’s antitrust regulator fined Qualcomm Inc 1.03 trillion won ($854 million) for what it called unfair business ... More »
Asia follows Wall Street higher, upbeat U.S. data lifts dollar vs yen
A man looks at an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, December 1, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Asia stocks followed Wall Street higher on Wednesday, while the dollar firmed against the yen following the release ... More »
Durant slams NBA for `throwing refs under the bus`
Dec 23, 2016- Auburn Hills, MI, USA- Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) gets defended by Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Golden State W... More »
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India train crash injures at least 43
A train derailed in northern India on Wednesday injuring at least 43 people, police and rail officials said, at least the third such accident in recent weeks that has raised concerns about the safety of the ageing rail network. More »
Quoting Mao, China says Taiwan, HK independence supporters will fail `like flies`
Demonstrators protest against what they call Beijing’s interference over local politics and the rule of law, a day before China’s parliament is expected to announce their interpretation of the Basic Law in light of two pro-independence lawmakers’ oath-taking c... More »
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Closed Mongolian court jails three for 1998 murder of democracy hero
A closed court in Mongolia has convicted three men of the 1998 murder of Sanjaasuren Zorig, a politician remembered for leading the East Asian country’s peaceful transition to democracy. More »
On Pearl Harbor visit, Abe pledges Japan will never wage war again
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe give remarks as U.S. President Barack Obama listens at Kilo Pier overlooking the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. December 27, 2016. REUTERS/Hugh Gentry Japanese Prime Minister ... More »
China calls on Vatican to be flexible amid decades-old rift
Believers attend a service at the unofficial catholic church in Majhuang village, Hebei Province, China, December 11, 2016. Picture taken December 11, 2016. REUTERS/Thomas Peter The Vatican should take steps to improve relations with China, the Chinese head of... More »
Blue Jackets beat Bruins, stretch win streak to 13 games
Dec 23, 2016- Columbus, OH, USA- Columbus Blue Jackets center Sam Gagner (89) scores against Montreal Canadiens goalie Al Montoya (35) during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – The C... More »
Dollar edges higher against yen on strong U.S. indicators
U.S. dollar notes are seen in this November 7, 2016 picture illustration. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo The dollar inched up against the yen on Wednesday after upbeat U.S. economic data reinforced expectations for economic growth under Donald Trum... More »
Japan firms ramp up output, signs economy brightening
Factory chimneys are seen at Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, Japan, August 18, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo Japan’s factory output rose in November and manufacturers expect to ramp up production in coming months, data showed on W... More »
Writedown fears send Toshiba shares down 20 pct, hit daily limit
Pedestrians walk past a logo of Toshiba Corp outside an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Japan September 14, 2015. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo Shares in chips-to-construction group Toshiba Corp tumbled 20 percent on Wednesday, hitting the Tokyo exchange’s dail... More »
Toshiba flags hit of `billions of dollars` on U.S. nuclear acquisition
Pedestrians walk past a logo of Toshiba Corp outside an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Japan, June 25, 2015. REUTERS/Yuya Shino/File Photo Toshiba Corp said it may have to book several billion dollars in charges related to a U.S. nuclear power plant constructi... More »
Montana lawmakers denounce plans for neo-Nazi rally
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT) arrives for a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 12, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Top Montana Democratic and Republican lawmak... More »
Right-hander Nova inks three-year deal with Pirates
Sep 29, 2016- Pittsburgh, PA, USA- Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova (46) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Pirates have bolstered their... More »
Factbox: Celebrities pay tribute to Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher poses for cameras as she arrives at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” films, died on Tuesday aged ... More »
Carrie Fisher, `Star Wars` Princess Leia, dies at 60
FILE PHOTO: Actress Carrie Fisher introduces her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, as the recipient of the Life Achievement Award at the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California January 25, 2015. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Carrie ... More »
Stockpickers, nursing losses despite market`s bull run, look to 2017
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York in this April 12, 2016, file photo. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/Files Financial pundits shouted about record high levels for the stock market in 2016, but for activel... More »
U.S.-based stock funds post $21.6 billion withdrawals during week: Lipper
U.S.-based stock funds posted $21.6 billion in withdrawals during the latest week, Lipper data showed on Thursday, adding to a trend of outflows from actively managed mutual funds that has lasted much of the year. More »
China renews calls for tighter cyberspace security: CAC
A map of China is seen through a magnifying glass on a computer screen showing binary digits in Singapore in this January 2, 2014 photo illustration. REUTERS/Edgar Su China’s top cybersecurity body reaffirmed its commitment to heightened cybersecurity surveill... More »
Japan Inc could claim edge in overseas deals as China faces restraints
FILE PHOTO: Asahi Super Dry beer cans are displayed at the Asahi Group Holdings headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, May 17, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo Japan Inc may become a more important force in dealmaking next year as its cashed-up companies seek to buy... More »
Abbott gets U.S. antitrust approval to buy St. Jude Medical
Traders gather at the booth that trades Abbott Laboratories on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, December 10, 2012. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Healthcare company Abbott Laboratories (ABT.N) has won U.S. antitrust approval for its proposed $25 billion acq... More »
Delta to cancel order for 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Delta planes line up at their gates while on the tarmac of Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah September 28, 2013. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) said on Tuesday that in agreement with Boeing Co (BA.N) it would cancel an ... More »
Last-minute spending surge lifts U.S. holiday shopping season
People walk with shopping bags in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. December 27, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly A jump in consumer spending in the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start to the U.S. holiday shopping season, and is likely to help m... More »
Perpetual Loyal wins Sydney-Hobart race in record time
The yacht Perpetual Loyal sails up the Derwent River on its way to setting a new record finishing time in the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht race in Hobart, Australia, early December 28, 2016. AAP/Rob Blakers/via REUTERS Australia’s Perpetual Loyal won the 72nd... More »
Japan November retail sales rise 1.7 percent year/year
Japanese retail sales rose 1.7 percent in November from a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday, compared with a median market forecast for a 0.6 percent increase. More »
Disney faces `Star Wars`-size dilemma over loss of Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher poses for cameras as she arrives at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett/File Photo Carrie Fisher’s unexpected death on Tuesday did not just leave “Star Wars” f... More »
Cuba says economy shrank this year in tandem with Venezuela crisis
Containers are seen at the Mariel port in Artemisa province, Cuba January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Enrique de la Osa Cuba’s economy shrank 0.9 percent this year in tandem with the crisis in key trading partner Venezuela, President Raul Castro told the National Assembl... More »
Wall St. edges up in low volume, boosted by tech shares
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is broadcast on a screen on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. December 27, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly U.S. stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, supported by upbeat consumer and housi... More »
Serial testers and cursory checks: India`s flawed generic drug trials business
A woman talks on a mobile phone as she walks past the closed research facility of Semler Research Centre in Bengaluru, India, October 13, 2016. REUTERS/Abhishek N. Chinnappa Vasudeva Prakash left his job as a mechanic in Hyderabad three years ago for what he c... More »
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Anthera`s cystic fibrosis drug fails late-stage study, shares tank
Anthera Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday that its drug to treat certain cystic fibrosis patients failed a late-stage study, sending the company’s shares tumbling nearly 70 percent in after-hours trading. More »
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Why more heart-related deaths happen around the holidays
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Deaths from heart-related causes tend to spike around the holidays, and the cold weather may not really be to blam More »
Scarlett Johansson is 2016 top-grossing movie star
Actor and honoree Scarlett Johansson poses at Variety’s Power of Women Luncheon in Beverly Hills, California U.S., October 14, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Scarlett Johansson was named the top-grossing actor of 2016 on Tuesday thanks to her roles in ... More »
Trump taps ex-Bush official Bossert to counter domestic threats
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump claps at the USA Thank You Tour event at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., December 8, 2016. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday selected former Bush ad... More »
Bills fire Ryan, name Lynn interim head coach
Sep 1, 2016- Detroit, MI, USA- Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan puts his arms up during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Lions win 31-0. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – The Buffalo Bills announced ... More »
Stocks tick up, oil gains in thin holiday volume
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. December 27, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Stocks edged higher on Tuesday as trading in some of the world’s major financial markets resumed after a Christmas break... More »
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Medicaid expansion tied to employment among people with disabilities
(Corrects location of Washington State University Health Policy and Administration program to Spokane, from Pullman, in paragraph 13)By Madeline Ken More »
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Many women get double mastectomy when only one breast has tumors
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Women with cancer in one breast may opt to have both breasts removed even though a double mastectomy isn’t always More »
U.S. appeals court revives Clinton email suit
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers remarks at a ceremony to unveil a portrait honoring retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. December 8, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst In a new legal development on the con... More »
Watership Down author Richard Adams dies at 96
British novelist Richard Adams, the author of “Watership Down”, which sold millions of copies and captivated a generation of children, has died aged 96, his family said. More »
Amazon calls 2016 holiday season its best ever- shares rise
Workers unload a wide body aircraft emblazoned with Amazon’s Prime logo at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. December 20, 2016. Picture taken December 20, 2016. REUTERS/Mark Makela Amazon.com Inc said it shipped more than 1 b... More »
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U.S. posts rules for addressing cyber bugs in medical devices
The U.S. government on Tuesday issued rules for addressing cyber vulnerabilities in medical devices, providing manufacturers with guidelines for fixing security bugs in equipment, including pacemakers, insulin pumps and imaging systems. More »
SEC says it charges lawyer with stealing investor money in EB-5 offerings
A general exterior view of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) headquarters in Washington, June 24, 2011. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged a California lawyer on Tuesday with defrauding people who signed ... More »
Flight booking systems lack basic privacy safeguards, researchers say
Stranded passengers check flight information boards at Arlanda Airport, outside Stockholm April 15 ,2010. REUTERS/Pontus Lundahl/Scanpix Major travel booking systems lack a proper way to authenticate air travelers, making it easy to hack the short code used on... More »
Pregnancy linked to changes in mothers’ brains
A woman holds her stomach at the last stages of her pregnancy in Bordeaux April 28, 2010. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Pregnancy may trigger changes in the structure and size of regions in a woman’s brain that are involved in respo... More »
George Michael`s partner expresses sadness at finding musician dead
Tributes to singer George Michael are displayed outside of his home in north London, Britain December 27, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall George Michael’s partner has spoken of his sadness at discovering the 53-year-old musician, a multi-million selling idol of 1980s ... More »
Panasonic to invest over $256 million in Tesla`s U.S. plant for solar cells
A Tesla logo is seen on media day at the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, September 30, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo Panasonic Corp (6752.T) will invest more than 30 billion yen ($256 million) in a New York production facility of Elon Musk’s Tesla... More »
Trump picks his company lawyer for special negotiator: statement
FILE PHOTO: Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump poses for a photo after an interview with Reuters in his office in Trump Tower, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., May 17, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo U.S. Republican Pres... More »
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‘Word Clouds’ comfort families and doctors of dying patients
By Randi Belisomo(Reuters Health) – To humanize the intensive care unit and comfort families of the dying, Canadian doctors have found a way to elici More »
Sanofi sues Novo Nordisk over diabetes drugs in the U.S.
French multinational pharmaceutical company SANOFI logo is seen at the headquarters in Paris, France, March 8, 2016. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Photo France’s Sanofi has filed a lawsuit in the United States accusing Novo Nordisk of falsely claiming that San... More »
Pentatonix celebrate Christmas by topping Billboard 200 chart
Pop group Pentatonix arrives at the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 2, 2016. REUTERS/Jamie Gilliam Pentatonix celebrated the holidays by taking the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, thanks to the a ... More »
Singer George Michael of Wham! fame dies at 53
British singer George Michael performs on stage during his ‘Symphonica’ tour concert in Vienna September 4, 2012. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader British singer George Michael, who became one of the pop idols of the 1980s with Wham! and then forged a career as a suc... More »
Chinese investors buy stake in mapping firm HERE
A sign of Tencent is seen during the third annual World Internet Conference in Wuzhen town of Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, China November 16, 2016. REUTERS/Aly Song Two Chinese companies and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC have agreed to buy a 10 percent ... More »
Lions still in hunt for post-season ticket
Dec 26, 2016- Arlington, TX, USA- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws during the game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Despite losing a second straight game on Monday the Detroit Lions st... More »
Dak and Dez fire as Dallas deny Detroit
Dec 26, 2016- Arlington, TX, USA- Dallas Cowboys defensive end Benson Mayowa (93) celebrates a sack with outside linebacker Damien Wilson (57) in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports ARLIN... More »
Pistons stun Cavs to ease out of slump
Dec 26, 2016- Auburn Hills, MI, USA- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kay Felder (20) dribbles the ball as Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) defends during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports AUBURN HI... More »
China says space program must help protect national security
China’s President Xi Jinping looks on before meeting with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (not pictured) at the Great Halll of the People in Beijing, China December 2, 2016. REUTERS/Nicolas Asouri/Pool China’s space program must help protect the... More »
Sailing: Leader Wild Oats XI drops out of Sydney-Hobart race
The yacht Wild Oats XI sails out of Sydney Harbour during the start of the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht race, before withdrawing from Australia’s premiere bluewater classic in Australia, in this December 26, 2016 handout picture. ROLEX/Kurt Arrigo/Handout via... More »
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Vera Rubin, pioneering U.S. dark matter astronomer, dies at 88
Vera Rubin, a U.S. astronomer who pioneered work on invisible dark matter in the universe and who some colleagues felt was overlooked for a Nobel Prize, has died at 88, her son said on Monday. More »
Obama says he would have outrun Trump, but Trump says, `No way!`
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he leaves the podium after speaking to journalists during his last news conference of the year at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 16, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria U.S. President Barack Obama said in an intervie... More »
Trump to meet with Republic of Congo president on Tuesday: Sassou spokesman
Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso reviews honour guards during a welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Lee Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou plans to meet with U.S. President-e... More »
Trump, days after Israeli settlements vote, calls U.N. `sad`
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) stands next to Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump during their meeting in New York, September 25, 2016. Kobi Gideon/Government Press Office (GPO)/Handout via REUTERS Donald Trump on Monday chided t... More »
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J. Crew`s shopping website down for several hours
Apparel retailer J. Crew Group Inc’s shopping website was down for several hours on Monday. More »
Sony Music`s Twitter hacked, fake Britney Spears death tweets sent
Britney Spears performs at iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California U.S., December 2, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni – RTSUFOU Sony Music Entertainment’s Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements that pop... More »
George Michael had his own cultural revolution in China
FILE PHOTO: Singer George Michael performs on stage during his ”25 Live” world tour at the Bercy stadium in Paris October 9, 2006. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo It was strangely muted when George Michael, as part of the British pop duo Wham!, took the stag... More »
Tributes flow for soulful British pop idol George Michael, dead at 53
Tributes are seen outside the house of singer George Michael, in north London, Britain December 26, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall Madonna, Elton John and Paul McCartney paid tribute on Monday to British pop idol George Michael, who has died age 53 after a career of ... More »
`Rogue One` dominating holiday box office, `Sing` solid
Members of the cast arrive at the European Premiere of Star Wars Rogue One at the Tate Modern in London, Britain December 13, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall By Dave McNaryLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” remains powerful at the U.S. holiday ... More »
Power surge: Chinese electric car battery maker charges for global market
A worker stands outside a factory of Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) in Ningde, Zhejiang province, China, December 16, 2016. Picture taken December 16, 2016. REUTERS/Jake Spring A dusty village on the outskirts of Ningde, a third-tier city in China’... More »
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Israel telecom regulator signals likely to allow Bezeq to merge units
Bezeq Israel Telecom said on Sunday it had received notice that Israel’s telecoms regulator would likely allow Bezeq to merge its various business units. More »
Under scrutiny, Trump decides to dissolve his foundation
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump talks to members of the media at Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 21, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria U.S President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he intends to dissolve his charitable foundation, the ... More »
Trump aide named to lead White House communications says he won`t take job
Communications adviser Jason Miller speaks to the media in the lobby of Republican president-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, November 16, 2016. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Jason Miller, who President-elect Donald Trump announced this week would se... More »
Lockheed CEO tells Trump she will work to drive down cost of F-35
A US Marine Corps Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter jet taxis after landing at the Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford, Britain July 8, 2016. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls – RTX2KDV4 The chief executive of Lockheed Martin Corp told President-elect Donald Trump on ... More »
Speculative Eurodollar net shorts fall from record high: CFTC
Speculators dialed back their net bearish bets on Eurodollar futures from record highs after the Federal Reserve as expected raised interest rates last week, according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. More »
U.S. Justice Dept. orders whistleblower to testify in Wells Fargo probe
A Wells Fargo branch is seen in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, U.S. on February 10, 2015. REUTERS/Jim Young/File Photo – RTX2TOT5 The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed a high-profile whistleblower in its criminal investigation into Wells Far... More »
How JPMorgan could not save Italy`s problem bank
The main entrance of the Monte dei Paschi bank headquarters is seen in Siena, Italy March 13, 2012. REUTERS/Max Rossi/File Photo On the morning of July 29, former Italian Industry Minister Corrado Passera was traveling in a high-speed train towards the medieva... More »
Icahn regulatory role gives activist investors strong Washington voice
Billionaire activist-investor Carl Icahn gives an interview on FOX Business Network’s Neil Cavuto show in New York, U.S. on February 11, 2014. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo U.S. chief executives, already wrestling with a steady flow of activist investors... More »
