Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of Shampoo, The Last Detail and other acclaimed films, whose work on Chinatown became a model of the art form, died Monday surrounded by family at his Los Angeles home, said publicist Carri McClure.
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to investigate the reported stagnation of promotion in civil service between 2013 and 2023, in a move aimed at ensuring efficient and effective public service delivery. The House took the decision sequel to the adoption of a motion moved by the member representing Ijumu/Kabba-Bunu Federal Constituency,
Читать дальше...It's looking increasingly likely that Austin City Council members are going to send a climate bond to voters to decide just that -- but when that vote will happen is up for debate.
Iranian presidential candidates on Tuesday discussed the impact of economic sanctions imposed on their country by the United States and other Western nations and presented their proposals for reviving a nuclear deal with world powers.
Jesse Luketa understands “The Struggle.” He’s been there, done that and now his mission is to help kids navigate their way through it by encouraging them to set their sights on a dream, then work hard to achieve it. The Arizona Cardinals linebacker grew up in a “tough” Ottawa neighbourhood – in Heron Gate, near […]
The Varnish, the bar hidden behind an unmarked door inside the more-than-century-old sandwich shop Cole's French Dip, became the epicenter of L.A.'s burgeoning cocktail scene. It closes on July 3.
AT Euro 2004, Switzerland Murat Yakin had the unenviable task of marking England’s explosive new teenage sensation Wayne Rooney.
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A modern breeze of Mediterranean living offering beautiful sea views, at just 10 minutes drive from Puerto Banús and the beach.
A hidden gem renovated to the highest standards, the villas is set in Paraiso Alto, one of the most desired residential areas i
Skydance would pay $1.75 billion for National Amusements under the preliminary deal.
Vinod, who lost his wife, mother and 16-year-old daughter in the Hathras stampede, expressed his grief over the incident, saying that he lost everything.
An NBA insider told the Sun-Times on Tuesday that the relationship between LaVine and the team’s top brass is completely shattered and “filled with mistrust.” LaVine and his representation at Klutch Sports feel like they were misled on possible trade destinations, and the Bulls thought LaVine “opting” for season-ending right foot surgery when rehab on the injury was still on the table was a counterpunch thrown below the belt.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
A constitutional amendment to prevent political redistricting is likely to appear on the Ohio ballot in November.
A SECRECY row erupted last night after the Home Office refused to say whether work had even started on a migrant detention centre in Calais – for fear of upsetting the French.
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The student attacked at the university is recovering at home as politicians and police warn of the dangers of radicalisation on the internet.
“Viking cruises burnt 41,180 tonnes of oil last year. This is equivalent to 41 future premature deaths due to climate change assuming global temperature increase is capped at 2°C. It is despicable that this can go on merely in the name of an ...
An artificial intelligence toolkit will help scientists track the expanding population of sea urchins destroying coastal kelp and ecosystems.
Looking to upgrade your grilling set up? Now’s a great time to buy.
Blue Earth County attempted an emergency operation to stabilize the bridge last week.
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) -- A group of fathers is helping open up a much-needed community center at a NYCHA development in East Harlem. The Fatherhood and Family Resource Center is coming to the Carver Houses at East 99th Street and Madison Avenue. The fathers decided to create the resource center after parents in East [...]
