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Donald Trump Promises to Accomplish ‘Complete American Energy Independence’

The Republican nominee delivered a major energy speech Thursday in North Dakota, where oil is...

World

EU Urged To Give Safe Passage As More Refugees Die In Mediterranean

Circumventing the EU-Turkey deal, migrants and refugees are crossing to Europe by other routes.

Majority of Poles Oppose Taking in Any Refugees

Sports

Jose Mourinho Agrees Deal To Become Manchester United Manager

The former Chelsea boss will be Louis van Gaal's successor.

Eric Cantona: I Love Jose Mourinho but He Doesn't Fit Manchester United

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World

Euro 2016: UEFA Planning 'Various Scenarios' for French Strikes

Demonstrations against planned changes to the country's labor laws have hit the government hard.

World

Autism Understanding to Become Key Part of Teacher Training in England

Charities say every teacher will have autistic pupils in their lessons throughout their careers.

U.S.

Will Donald Trump take on OPEC?

Two energy advisers to Donald Trump want him to call out OPEC members for driving down world oil...

Guided By A Mission

What is the International Baccalaureate, and why is its accreditation so important when considering an international education for your child….?

Culture

Has Johnny Depp Lost His Way?

Once the King of Cool, Johnny Depp's odd film choices and personal drama have overshadowed his...

World

Mikhail Gorbachev Banned From Ukraine After Crimea Comments

Mikhail Gorbachev has repeatedly voiced support for Russia taking Crimea.

Culture

Royal Mail Marks 50 Years of Pink Floyd With Special Stamps

From "The Dark Side of the Moon" to the upside of an envelope...

World

Watch: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Cars in Italy

Disruption was reportedly caused by a burst water main.

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Washington Spectator

Opinion

You May Have Liked Trump the First Time Around

A look at his first tentative White House run reveals a progressive corporate executive, unlike the...

Anthony L. Fisher

Opinion

Why Bernie Sanders Is Staying in the Race Till The Bitter End

Sanders has nothing to lose by staying in the race. He clearly doesn't care if he alienates...

IRENA CHALUPA

Opinion

What Will Nadiya Do With Her Newfound Freedom?

For many in Ukraine, an imprisoned Savchenko was perhaps a more comfortable phenomenon to deal with...

Jeffrey W. Hornung

Opinion

Why Has Japan Been Cozying Up to Vladimir Putin?

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has met with Vladimir Putin 13 times in three years.

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Nina Burleigh

U.S.

The Battle Against ‘Hate Speech’ on College Campuses Gives Rise to a Generation That Hates Speech

Can the First Amendment survive higher education?

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Dan Hyman

Culture

Meet Sneakerhead Culture's Favorite Repair Man

How a cobbler from Mexico City became a hero in the booming (and very expensive) world of designer...

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Mirren Gidda

World

How Syrian Refugees in Europe Are Helping Those At Home

As more Syrian refugees in Europe gain the right to work, slowly they're helping people back home.

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Ed Cara

Tech & Science

The Viral and Bacterial Links to the Brain's Decline

Research offers hints that infection could alter brain chemistry and function, but research funding...

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Sudden Death

Ahmad Wal, Pakistan—Residents gather around a vehicle hit by a drone strike on May 21 in which...

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