A former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to seven counts of sexual assault. He has been accused of molesting and sexually abusing more than 100 …
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Facebook to Let Users See Whether They ‘Liked’ Russian Accounts
Facebook Inc. said Wednesday that it would build a web page to allow users to see which Russian propaganda accounts they have liked or followed, after U.S. lawmakers demanded that …
your ads here!Hopes, Fears in $10 Billion Deal to Bring Taiwanese Manufacturer to Wisconsin
The $10 billion-dollar deal to bring a Taiwanese-based electronics manufacturer to Wisconsin is raising questions from critics despite the promise that the investment could provide tens of thousands of new …
your ads here!US Retailers Look to Profitable Black Friday Weekend
The U.S. holiday shopping season shifts into high gear this week after the Thanksgiving Day Holiday on Thursday. Black Friday, as it’s called, has become an important day for retailers because …
your ads here!Hindu Politician Offers $1.5M for Beheading of Bollywood Actress, Director
A leader of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced that he would pay a reward roughly equivalent to $1.5 million to anyone who would behead an Indian actress …
your ads here!Soup Restaurant Teams With Family Farm to Serve Farm-to-table Freshness
Pumpkins, squash, beets and collard greens are just a few of the more than 50 different crops that Garner’s Produce in Virginia grows and sells at farmers markets about two …
your ads here!Russian Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky Dies at 55
Dmitri Hvorostovsky, the Russian baritone known for his velvety voice, dashing looks and shock of flowing white hair, died Wednesday at a hospice near his home in London, a few …
your ads here!Hollywood Spotlights Racial Tensions in America
America’s history of racial inequality and civil rights activism are prevalent themes in Hollywood films this season. Using gritty cinematography and A-list actors, directors Kathryn Bigelow, George Clooney and Dan …
your ads here!Poll: 1 in 3 Americans Dreads Political Talk at Thanksgiving
Bring on the turkey — but maybe hold the politics. Thanksgiving is Glenn Rogers’ favorite holiday, when people gather around the table and talk about things to celebrate from the …
your ads here!Review: Engelbert Humperdinck Defies Time, Age on New Album
There’s hardly a false note on Engelbert Humperdinck’s “The Man I Want to Be” (OK! Good Records). No rapping, no clumsy evidence of Auto-Tune, no heavy-handed attempts to sound hip …
your ads here!Disney Star Jordan Fisher Wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Disney Channel star Jordan Fisher has been crowned the winner of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside partner Lindsay Arnold. Fisher beat out violinist Lindsey Stirling and actor Frankie Muniz for …
your ads here!Nigeria Oil Spills Double Risk of Infant Mortality, Research Shows
Babies are much more likely to die in their first few weeks of life if their mothers live close to the site of an oil spill, according to new research. …
your ads here!Erykah Badu Offers `Soul Therapy’ Ahead of Soul Train Awards
Erykah Badu is offering what she calls “soul therapy” ahead of Sunday’s Soul Train Awards. The singer-songwriter transformed a West Hollywood hotel room into an intimate spiritual classroom for a …
your ads here!Uber Reveals Cover-up of Hack Affecting 57M Riders, Drivers
Uber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking attack that stole personal information about more than 57 million of the beleaguered ride-hailing service’s customers and drivers. So …
your ads here!Kenyan Fashion Designers Struggle to Grow Business
The fashion and textile industry could generate nearly half a million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa over the next decade. That’s according to the African Development Bank, which launched its “Fashionomics” …
your ads here!Iraq, GE Sign $400 Million Deal for Power Infrastructure
Iraq and General Electric have signed a deal to develop Iraq’s power infrastructure, which would help bring much-needed electricity to areas facing significant shortages across the country. GE says in …
your ads here!‘Souper-Hero’ Serves Seasonal Soup with Help from Family Farm
Each year in America, when summer ends and fall begins, it’s a safe bet you’ll find pumpkins and sweet potatoes flavoring everything from coffee to pie. It’s seasonal food that …
your ads here!Robotic Fingers Get a Feel for the Real World
You can reach into your pocket and tell whether you’ve grabbed coins or keys, and now researchers in California have developed a robot with a similar level of tactile sensitivity. …
your ads here!Teen Idol David Cassidy, ‘Partridge Family’ Star, Dies at 67
David Cassidy, the teen and pre-teen idol who starred in the 1970s sitcom “The Partridge Family” and sold millions of records as the musical group’s lead singer, died Tuesday at …
your ads here!Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas Says Team Doctor Abused Her
Olympic champion gymnast Gabby Douglas says she is among the group of athletes sexually abused by a former team doctor. Douglas, the 2012 Olympic all-around champion and a three-time gold …
your ads here!Uber CEO Says Company Failed to Disclose Massive Breach in 2016
Uber Technologies Inc failed to disclose a massive breach last year that exposed the data of some 57 million users of the ride-sharing service, the company’s new chief executive officer …
your ads here!CBS Fires Journalist Rose After Sex Abuse Allegations Surface
The CBS television network fired veteran newsman Charlie Rose on Tuesday, a day after an explosive Washington Post report recounted stories from eight women who said he had sexually abused …
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