Rubio says Cuba needs 'new people in charge' as blackouts, unrest grip island

Fox News - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that U.S. sanctions on Cuba are tied to political change on the island, as the country faces widespread blackouts, unrest and a worsening economic crisis.

Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist

Thieves wielding power tools broke into the world's most visited museum in broad daylight, before escaping on scooters with eight extremely valuable items of jewellery. read more

Emotional send-off for Kenya's revered ex-PM Raila Odinga at state funeral

One of Kenya's most revered politicians, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has received an emotional send-off at his state funeral in the capital, Nairobi. read more

Grand jury indicts Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova on smuggling charges

USA Todaye - A federal grand jury in Boston indicted Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born Harvard scientist, in connection with attempting to smuggle clawed frog embryos and embryonic samples into the United States.

Morocco's livestock hit by consecutive droughts, agriculture minister says

Reuters - Morocco's cattle and sheep herds have decreased by 38% compared with the last census nine years ago due to consecutive droughts, agriculture minister Ahmed El Bouari said on Thursday.

Dallas Police warn drivers of heavy traffic and possible street closures Sunday due to protests

The Dallas Police Department is warning drivers to be prepared for heavier than normal traffic Sunday due to planned protests in the downtown area. read more

Amazon to cut down on managers to strengthen culture

‘To further strengthen our culture and teams,’ Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced new organizational measures in a letter, including a shift away from manager-heavy bureaucracy. cont'd

5 Wild Facts About Reggae Singer Bob Marley

Remind Magazine - Bob Marley was a reggae star whose music and name are known all over the world. He released hit songs such as “Three Little Birds” and “Don’t Worry Be Happy” during his career, which was shockingly cut short when he passed away at 36 years old on May 11, 1981 from melanoma.

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Multiple deputies injured in gunfight with suspect in northwest Illinois town

Authorities in a northwest Illinois community confirmed that three Ogle County Sheriff's deputies were injured in a shooting in Dixon.

Kanye West Slashes $14 Million Off the Price of His Gutted Tadao Ando-Designed Home

Architectural DigestYe (the artist formerly known as Kanye West) seems anxious to be rid of his Malibu, California, mansion, a house that’s inarguably the most minimal of all minimalist properties. According to Realtor.com, the rapper, music producer, and fashion mogul has slashed the price of the behemoth beachfront abode, which was designed by Japanese starchitect Tadao Ando.

Bjarke Ingels Reveals Designs for Manhattan Waterfront Towers

Hype Beast - The “Freedom Plaza” development includes a huge public park, a museum, and two skyscrapers connected by a cantilevered bridge.