This post was originally published on this siteSyrians were voting for members of a new parliament in an election that could pave the way for President Bashar Assad to extend his term in office.
Olympians heading to Paris Games often wonder what it would be like to compete in a different sport
This post was originally published on this site Turns out Olympians and Paralympians are just like us: They watch the Summer Games or Winter Games on TV and think about which sports they would love to try.
New York deli goes viral for its unique and flavorful ‘pickle bun’ sandwich
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s pickle mania at a New York deli thanks to its newest “dill-icous” bun, which is a large, sliced pickle that takes the place of sandwich bread. Seven Brothers Gourmet in Oceanside on Long Island first created this crunchy concoction in January, but it really took off in […]
World’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach, possibly shedding clues on species
This post was originally published on this site The spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean.
Second suspect arrested in deadly ambush attack on Texas deputy: sheriff
This post was originally published on this siteA second suspect has been arrested in Texas in connection with the ambush killing of a Houston-area deputy last week, according to officials. Dremone Francis, 26, was charged with capital murder in the death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda and has been booked in the Harris County […]
Rwandans vote in presidential election that’s set to extend the 30-year rule of Paul Kagame
This post was originally published on this siteRwandans are voting Monday in a presidential election that is expected to extend the long rule of President Paul Kagame, who has held power since 1994.
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on a summer breeze, a summer Olympian and a tough man for all seasons
This post was originally published on this siteThe American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current news and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz is headlined by a summer breeze, a summer Olympian and an American tough man for all […]
Republican reaction to Trump shooting only sows more division. Our leaders must stop it.
This post was originally published on this site Violence is not new in American politics. But there is a dangerous political rhetoric that Republicans and Democrats need to leave behind.
Man charged with murder after body parts found in suitcases on UK bridge
This post was originally published on this siteA 34-year-old man has been charged with murdering two men whose remains were found in two suitcases in southwest England
Abbott demands answers as power outages continue after Beryl
This post was originally published on this site“Power companies along the Gulf Coast must be prepared to deal with hurricanes, to state the obvious,” Abbott said.