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January 16, 2018 — 1 Comment

Border patrol Agent accused in serial killings lived quiet suburban life

Border patrol Agent accused in serial killings lived quiet suburban life

September 21, 2018 — 0 Comments

GOP Donor Les Wexner Announces Departure From Republican Party After Obama Visit

September 16, 2018 — 0 Comments

Step mom refused to take badly burned child to hospital

Step mom refused to take badly burned child to hospital

September 13, 2018 — 0 Comments

Ugly people having public sex again

Ugly people having public sex again

September 13, 2018 — 0 Comments

Detroit food truck owner refuses to serve law enforcement officers

September 10, 2018 — 0 Comments

Woman kills husband at Walmart in front of 3 children, cops say

Woman kills husband at Walmart in front of 3 children, cops say

September 10, 2018 — 0 Comments

Burt Reynolds, Movie Star Who Played It for Grins, Dies at 82

Burt Reynolds, Movie Star Who Played It for Grins, Dies at 82

September 6, 2018 — 0 Comments

Fans kicked out of Kevin Hart gig after artist introduces a ‘zero tolerance’ mobile phone ban at UK gigs

September 3, 2018 — 0 Comments

John McCain, ‘maverick’ of the Senate and former POW, dies at 81

John McCain, ‘maverick’ of the Senate and former POW, dies at 81

August 25, 2018 — 0 Comments

Robin Leach, ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ host, dies at 76 – CNN

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Unbuttoned: The Continental Shock of the Kors-Versace Deal
For years luxury industry wisdom had it that American brands didn’t understand European luxury. Can a surprise acquisition prove them wrong?
Fashion Review: The United Nation of Gucci, and Liberation by Dior
From the theater to the dance, the Paris shows opened with a pair of different manifestos on the language of style.
The NYT Is on It: Zendaya Is Meechee Is a Post-Vine Vine
And now we can all say Zendaya properly.
Skin Deep: Now Women Are Supposed to Worry About Their Jawlines Too?
Credit social media and the virtual office for the beauty world’s newest concern: the softening jawline. Here, the latest steps people are willing to take for an Instagram-ready jaw.
The Sweet Spot: I’m in Love. But I Still Crave the Attention of Other Men.
Can a reader unlearn the sense of validation she gets from male adoration?
Get in Bed With Skynet
Robot furniture is happening. This is the single greatest thing to happen to humanity ever, the robots told us to say.
Life After the Runway
The turnover at major fashion houses has reached new heights in recent years. But many of those who now lack titles say they don’t regret the change.
Justin Theroux Is on the Prowl
Being married to “America’s sweetheart” didn’t work out. So Mr. Theroux is back in New York, hanging with his buddies, and being maniacal in Netflix’s “Maniac.”
Inside Italy’s Shadow Economy
Within a distressed labor market, thousands of low-paid home workers create luxury garments without contracts or insurance.
Now Damien Echols Will Teach You the Secrets of Magick
After almost two decades on death row, this member of the West Memphis Three is touring America, teaching the rituals that set him free.
cultural studies: The Wheel Thing
Roller skates have become an accessory of female empowerment.
On Repeat: 10 Designers on What Helps Them Get Their Work Done
Watching a classic “Sex and the City” episode, hydrating like a tennis player and other habits creative people in fashion have while on deadline.

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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Sep 26, 2018)
The 24th Letter "X" is one of the least frequently used letters in English words, but it is often used to represent things. See if you remember some of the ways "X" is used as a symbol. Take the Quiz at Braingle.com
Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Incogitant
in-cog-i-tant adj :: Thoughtless or inconsiderate. "My friends are too incogitant to have planned a birthday party for me."
Creativity : Distractions
Our attention is easily diverted by any number of distractions (a song on the radio, an overheard conversation, an itch, etc). The next time you need to concentrate on something, pay attention to what distracts you from your task. What types of things divert your attention? How does it feel to be distracted by something against your will? If you become aware […]
Memory : Levels of Learning
When you learn something, there are several different ways to measure how you remember it. The deepest form of memory is called recall and refers to any piece of information that you can instantly remember (for example: your name). The goal of most studying is to get the information memorized to a point where you can recall it. One step down from recall is a […]

If extra dimensions do exist, they must be really, really small
Does our universe exist in more than just three dimensions?
Pakistanis in China seek answers about detained Uighur wives
Two Pakistani men went to their embassy in Beijing on Wednesday to lobby for help in reuniting with their wives, who they say are ethnic Uighurs blocked from leaving China, in an example of how a sweeping crackdown has spilled across China's borders.
Arizona high school football player suspended, will miss homecoming game over controversial call
An Arizona high school football player will miss his senior year homecoming game after being suspended for high-stepping into the end zone following a spectacular catch during a match up last week.
Pope urges Chinese Catholics to heal past divisions
Pope Francis on Wednesday urged Chinese Catholics to overcome past divisions and open a new phase of faith following a landmark agreement over bishop nominations aimed at ending decades of estrangement between the Vatican and Beijing that had split the church.
Cameroon lurches toward election amid separatist conflict
John Nlom has five children and wants to keep them alive.
Banish your bad posture with these expert-backed strategies
Experts say that poor posture — long regarded as a mere aesthetic concern that made sufferers appear sloppy — is now known to be a major culprit in back problems that strike more than 80 percent of all Americans.
Anita Hill says Senate hearing will be stacked against Kavanaugh accuser
Her 1991 testimony against Clarence Thomas riveted the nation, but failed to derail his nomination to the Supreme Court. Now, 27 years later, Anita Hill says the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing — with no FBI investigation and no witness testimony — is destined to be unfair, just as she and many others felt the Thomas hearing was.
James Bond won't be played by a female in Hollywood anytime soon, claims 007 historian
Idris Elba recently shot down rumors that he would be the next actor suited up to play James Bond, becoming the first African-American in the role. Now, a British historian is telling audiences that a female version of the English spy could be decades away.
Fall food and drink festivals in America to check out this season
Whether oysters on the half shell in the fresh Cape Cod air whet your appetite or big reds paired with decadent cheeses in Sonoma are more your speed, there’s a food fest for you this fall.
Trump to meet with Netanyahu, chair Security Council meeting
President Donald Trump poured scorn on the "ideology of globalism" and heaped praise on his own administration's achievements in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly that drew headshakes and even mocking laughter from his audience of fellow world leaders.

US-Iran: John Bolton warns Iran of 'hell to pay' if crossed
The two sides taunt each other at the UN, with Iran accusing the US of "bullying and imposition".
Europe migration: 'Horrific experiences' on the crossing from Libya
With fewer rescue ships, a higher proportion of migrants are dying crossing from Libya to Europe.
Migrants 'still being exploited in Qatar'
Dozens of migrants working on the city hosting the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup have been unpaid for months, Amnesty International said.
Iraqi human rights activist shot dead in Basra
Suad al-Ali was killed by an unidentified man as she got into her car in the southern Iraqi city.
Saudi Arabia opens high-speed railway linking holy cities
The 450km Haramain line linking Mecca and Medina has trains that can travel up to 300km/h.

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