Strong company earnings news sends stock indexes higher
Stocks are moving higher in midday trading after some encouraging results from McDonald’s, eBay and other companies.
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Gay couples celebrate civil unions for first time in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Dozens of same-sex couples in Chile are celebrating civil unions, taking advantage of a new law that’s a sign of change in a country long regarded as one of Latin America’s most socially conservative.
Hurricane Patricia nears Mexico's Pacific coast
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Patricia is strengthening and is expected to hit the coast of Mexico as a dangerous major hurricane.
Putin's high-stakes Syria gamble — with or without Assad
This week’s surprise Moscow summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was perhaps one of the most sensitive meetings the Kremlin walls have seen in recent times. At stake was the future of the Syrian conflict — and also Russia’s place on the world stage as Putin seeks to muscle his way back to global influence after months of Western isolation over Ukraine. Assad’s visit —
Rossi confident of Manor stay
Alexander Rossi believes he has a “very good” chance of retaining his Manor seat full-time for the 2016 season.
Sarah Silverman Flaunts Crazy Cleavage, Puts Boobs on Full Display in Sexy Black Dress
Well, somebody knows how to get our attention. Sarah Silverman attended the Los Angeles premiere of her new film I Smile Back at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood…
So Long, Sophomore Slump: How Empire, The Flash & HTGAWM Survived the Dreaded Curse
Ah, the dreaded sophomore slump. That wicked beast that comes to lay claim to all of our beloved new series, quickly souring our good vibes on a show that previously burned so…
Daphne Oz Gives Birth: The Chew Co-Host Welcomes Second Child—Find Out The Baby's Gender
And baby makes four! Daphne Oz, 29, and husband John Jovanovic welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on Tuesday. Her co-hosts on The Chew revealed the news,…
Bouzou re-elected head of world Olympians group
MOSCOW (AP) — Joel Bouzou has been re-elected unopposed as president of the World Olympians Association.
NFL extends deal to play games at Wembley through 2020
LONDON (AP) — The NFL has extended its agreement with Wembley Stadium for another five years, meaning it will play at least two regular-season games a year at the London venue through 2020.