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Thrill ride was OK'd hours before deadly state fair accident

Inspectors repeatedly looked over a thrill ride while it was assembled at the Ohio State Fair and signed off on it hours ...

Rare birds, wildflowers: 'Secret garden' opens after century

Pink and yellow wildflowers burst from a lush bed of grass hidden from public view for more than a century. Towering trees ...

Online-shopping energizes UPS in second quarter

If you buy diapers online later this year, UPS begs you to avoid placing the order right around Thanksgiving or Christmas.

The Latest: Operator says ride was inspected before accident

The Latest on Ohio State Fair's deadly accident when a ride broke apart. (all times local): 4:45 p.m. The operator of a ...

UK judge OKs plan for ill baby Charlie to go to a hospice

A British judge ordered Thursday that critically ill baby Charlie Gard should be moved from a hospital to a hospice, where ...

Mail Rail lets tourists visit London's secret postal railway

London's newest tourist attraction is perfect for underground explorers. It's not ideal for the claustrophobic. A visit to ...

Jerry Seinfeld

Comedian in Car Getting Cash: Seinfeld is Forbes' top paid

Forbes has crowned Jerry Seinfeld as the king of the club when it comes to the highest-paid, stand-up comedians. The magazine ...

For Philadelphia Phish fan, it's time to make the doughnuts

Phish announced its 13-show run in New York with a video in January that showed giant doughnuts rolling through the city.

Amid nationwide drought, Rome seeks ways to avoid rationing

Rome and its water company are working hard to avoid rationing during a nationwide drought, Italy's environment minister said ...

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Demand Overseas Fuels Ford Mustang's Rise to Top

Mustang sales have dipped in the U.S. so far this year, where industry sales are softening and consumers increasingly prefer ...

Spinning Ohio State Fair ride breaks apart; 1 dead, 7 hurt

A swinging and spinning amusement park ride called the Fire Ball broke apart on the opening day of the Ohio State Fair on ...

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

The Latest: Gore slams trump's military transgender ban

The Latest on President Donald Trump's decision to bar transgender people from serving in the military (all times local): ...

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James Wolk says his 'Zoo' character has evolved, like the series

The CBS series 'Zoo' is based on a James Patterson novel but the show has taken on a life of its own in the third season.

Things looking up as Los Angeles Zoo unveils baby giraffe

Things are looking up at the Los Angeles Zoo, where visitors are getting their first glimpses of a baby giraffe. The female ...

Outdoor industry flexes political muscle in US land fight

Outdoor recreation industry leaders aren't going quietly as they stage their last trade show in Utah before moving it to ...

2018 Essence Festival dates announced

The 24th annual Essence Festival returns to New Orleans next year after the official 4th of July holiday. Organizers on ...

Court: Violence law unfair to gay South Carolina couples

People in same-sex relationships in South Carolina should get the same legal protections against domestic violence as ...

Items from Auschwitz death camp to tour Europe, America

An exhibit of some items from the former Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz are going on a tour of Europe and North America ...

Weekend strike to shut Acropolis at height of tourist season

A two-day strike by Greek Culture Ministry employees protesting staff shortages will shut the Acropolis and other ancient ...

New Home Construction

New-home sales improved modestly in June

U.S. sales of new homes perked up slightly in June, a sign that more would-be buyers are seeking newly built properties.