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The House of Representatives wants to cut the Pentagon’s military-to-military cooperation with Russia. The provisions included in a $618.7 billion defense budget bill impose strict conditions for the US military on working with its Russian counterparts.

Virginia school districts suspend Huck Finn, To Kill a Mockingbird, internet blames PC culture

03 December 2016 09:21

A Virginia school has banned «The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn» and «To Kill a Mockingbird» from its curriculum following complaints from one student’s parents igniting the debates if the classical novels are acceptable. Read Ful

Officer once jailed for DUI and making his child drive is up for promotion – report

03 December 2016 09:04

A Milwaukee sergeant, who once served a jail time after making his minor daughter drive while he was drunk, may soon become a lieutenant. Milwaukee Police Chief reportedly named him among candidates «suitable for promotion.» Read Full Artic

From iPhones to Trump, ripples of San Bernardino

03 December 2016 09:01

A year after a couple loyal to ISIS killed 14 and wounded 22 in a terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California, police are still looking for clues. The attack prompted a phone privacy feud between Apple and FBI and questions about Muslims in America.

Operation Mummy's Curse returns ancient artifacts including child’s sarcophagus to Egypt (PHOTOS)

03 December 2016 08:57

A treasure trove of ancient artifacts, including a mummy’s hand disguised as a movie prop and a small sarcophagus, have been returned to Egypt by US customs in a crackdown on criminal gangs smuggling cultural treasures. Read Full Article a

More insured people and higher drug prices drive up US healthcare spending

03 December 2016 08:20

The U. S. paid an average of $10,000 in health care per person in 2015 according the Department of Health and Human Services, a 5.8 percent increase over 2014. The increased spending, $3.2 trillion, is partially due to more people receiving insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

Large scrap metal fire rages at Florida recycling plant (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

03 December 2016 06:50

Firefighters are battling a large scrap metal fire raging at a recycling plant near the Port of Tampa, Florida, as plumes of black smoke spread across the region. Read Full Article at RT.com

The marbles have spoken: Gambians party after voting out 22yr ruler in shock election upset (VIDEOS)

03 December 2016 05:57

Gambians are dancing on the streets after they dropped their marbles and voted out the long-term autocratic president Yahya Jammeh in a shock election, making former UK-based security guard Adama Barrow the new president of Gambia.

European Mars mission gets €436mn funding

03 December 2016 05:53

The European Space Agency (ESA) has approved another €436 million in desperately needed funding for its mission to Mars, even after the recent loss of one of their landers. Read Full Article at RT.com

Hypochondriacs & the placebo effect: It’s not just in your head

03 December 2016 05:12

Researchers have found that about 70 percent of healthy people who worry about developing illnesses may be increasing their risk of heart disease. Another study shows the placebo effect in drug studies can be so powerful as to affect the outcomes.

Virginia State Police’s Stingray-like device captures voice communications – docs

03 December 2016 05:04

Documents acquired from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request show the Virginia State Police have a powerful cell-site simulator that can capture not only GPS location and metadata but voice communication. Read F

Trump invites Duterte to US during ‘animated’ talk, makes other diplomatic missteps

03 December 2016 04:46

President-elect Donald Trump invited controversial Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte to the White House next year during a «very engaging, animated talk," an aide for Duterte revealed. It’s not the first time Trump has clashed with existing US foreign policy.

Chlorine leak reported from Dow Chemical Plant in Louisiana

03 December 2016 04:46

Workers have been evacuated from a Louisiana Dow Chemical Plant after a «burp» of chlorine gas is suspected to have leaked out of the plant. Authorities are telling residents to avoid the LA-1 highway as the winds push the cloud west.

The miracle that wasn’t: Navy hammered in Senate over ‘failed’ ship design

03 December 2016 04:40

The U. S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) are over budget, far behind schedule and cannot perform any of their designated missions, government auditors told a Senate panel. They are opposed to Navy proposals to buy 12 more ships, re-designated as frigates.

Frontrunner for ‘World’s Greatest Grandad’ builds awesome backyard theme park (VIDEO)

03 December 2016 04:23

A retired aerospace engineer put his honed skills and abundant free time to use by building his grandchildren an awesome rollercoaster theme park in his own backyard. Read Full Article at RT.com

Iceland's president asks Pirate Party to form govt after others fail

03 December 2016 04:12

The Pirate Party in Iceland, who won seats in parliament earlier this year, have been asked to try to assemble a government coalition, after two other parties with more seats failed to do so. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Fear of testimony’: Ruling parties try to block Snowden’s questioning on German soil – media

03 December 2016 04:03

Germany’s ruling CDU and SPD parties have filed an appeal to the Federal Supreme Court to revise its earlier decision that allowed the US whistleblower Edward Snowden to testify before the German parliament on the NSA scandal and Berlin’s ties to it.

Stolen Dachau death camp gate with ‘Work sets you free’ inscription likely retrieved in Norway

03 December 2016 03:45

An iron gate with the inscription «Arbeit macht frei» («work sets you free») has been found in Bergen, Norway, police reported. It’s most probably the one stolen two years ago from the infamous Nazi concentration camp in Dachau, Germany.

‘I’m middle right, not far-right & I don’t like extremes’ – Austria’s frontrunner Hofer to RT

03 December 2016 03:42

Norbert Hofer, the Austrian presidential candidate for the Freedom Party who is often described as «far-right» by opponents, has dismissed the idea in an interview with RT, saying that he is «a normal man, who does not like extremes.»

World champ Rosberg sensationally quits Formula 1 days after title victory

03 December 2016 03:41

Newly-crowned Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has announced he is retiring from the sport with immediate effect. Read Full Article at RT.com

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