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Pacific Gas and Electric Co. deliberately misled investigators following the September 2010 pipeline explosion in San Bruno, the lead investigator told a federal court jury in San Francisco on Wednesday. Ravi Chhatre, who led the investigation for the National Transportation Safety Board, said PG&E gave investigators insufficient data and faulty evidence as they sought to determine what caused the explosion that killed eight people and destroyed 38 homes. At the center of the obstruction charge... Читать дальше...

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CLEVELAND, July 20 (UPI) -- Ted Cruz was booed off stage at the Republican National Convention after not endorsing Donald Trump, instead encouraging Americans to "vote your conscience."

The use of public humiliation as an instrument of social control can take on some horrible forms.

Seattle-area transgender folks have joined a growing flock of trans diarists on YouTube.

U.S. Rep. Mark Takai, a war veteran and long-time legislator known for his bright nature and deep commitment to service, died in his home Wednesday after a months-long battle with cancer.

Republican National Convention live updates: Ted Cruz tells delegates to 'vote your conscience,' is booed July 20, 2016, 2:46 p.m. What to know about the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, which is in its third day:• Watch Day 3 of the convention live with us.• What's coming up tonight:...

Larry Flynt may win a high-stakes gamble with the city of Gardena over the future of the the city’s oldest casino.

The first day of Shravan recorded a modest footfall at the Baidyanath Dham shrine in Deoghar as last year's stampede played in devotees' minds.

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Elon Musk envisions a world where Tesla owners will be able to make money from their cars by letting other people use them to hail a ride.

Musk just announced the company's "Master Plan, Part Deux," and in it he outlined his vision for a car-sharing program for self-driving vehicles.

The company aims to make all Tesla vehicles fully self-driving, and sees car-sharing as a way to make buying one more affordable.

"When true self-driving is approved by regulators... Читать дальше...

Cleveland Police arrested 18 people after a fight broke out at the Republican National Convention when one demonstrator tried to burn an American flag.

Syria’s main opposition group on Wednesday called for the suspension of U.S.-led coalition airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria, a day after scores of civilians were killed in a village.

Laura Ingraham saluted her way off the Republican National Convention stage.

Republican National Convention live updates: Ted Cruz tells delegates to 'vote your conscience,' is booed July 20, 2016, 2:46 p.m. What to know about the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, which is in its third day:• Watch Day 3 of the convention live with us.• What's coming up tonight:...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with negotiations says the New Orleans Pelicans and second-round draft choice Cheick Diallo have agreed to a three-year contract at the NBA minimum, with a team option in the third season.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with negotiations says the New Orleans Pelicans and second-round draft choice Cheick Diallo have agreed to a three-year contract at the NBA minimum, with a team option in the third season.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with negotiations says the New Orleans Pelicans and second-round draft choice Cheick Diallo have agreed to a three-year contract at the NBA minimum, with a team option in the third season.

People show off their 'colors' at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland

The officer in-charge of Balumath police station saved the life of a ten-year-old tribal girl who was bitten by a Russell viper.

Black Twitter wasn't having it Wednesday night when it came to the Republican National Convention speech from African-American pastor and ardent Donald Trump supporter. While Darrell Scott was busy trying to convince convention-goers that "we are here as Americans, regardless of" race, creed and color, black social media users begged to differ.

The lab was shuttered last month for what WADA called “nonconformity with International Standard for Laboratories”

It’s kind of wonderful to see such ridiculously comic booky characters  embrace the lunacy of who they are. And “Suicide Squad’s” Joker and and Harley Quinn got ridiculous in spades. Just look at what they’re wearing in their new movie.

HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mark Takai, a war veteran and long-time legislator known for his bright nature and deep commitment to service, died in his home Wednesday after a months-long battle with cancer.