Andy Burnham says rail operator Avanti West Coast 'should have remained on probation' instead of getting new long-term contract

  (Manchester Evening News) : It's new West Coast Mainline deal starts next month with a maximum length of nine years, but can be axed after three ..

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Archaeologists Discover 'Exceptional' 2,000-Year-Old Female Marble Statue

The life-sized statue found in the ancient city of Tusculum is in excellent condition and of high quality, according to researchers.

These 10 Suburbs Are the Most Affordable for Homebuyers

Chicago topped the list when it came to its nearby suburbs' home values.

State of emergency declared in New York City due to flooding risk

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) declared a State of Emergency across parts of New York due to extreme rainfall and flooding risks Friday morning. The emergency declaration covers New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley,

Compton man convicted of attempted murder in 2020 vengeful attack on LA sheriff's deputies

A Compton resident has been found guilty of attempted murder, potentially facing a life sentence, for a vengeful 2020 attack that left two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies wounded.

Meet The Most In-Demand Young Coach In Soccer

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Judges maintain bans on gender-affirming care for youth in Tennessee and Kentucky

A group of federal appeals judges has ruled that Tennessee and Kentucky can keep banning gender-affirming care for young transgender people while legal challenges against those state laws proceed

10 details you might have missed on season 1 of 'The Boys' spin-off 'Gen V,' so far

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Trump launches insult-laden attack on surging opponent: 'Birdbrain doesn't have the talent!'

Donald Trump took shots at surging Republican presidential challenger Nikki Haley in an insulting social media post Friday. The former president and current GOP frontrunner reacted to another strong debateperformance by Haley, who

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden return - Man City predicted XI vs Wolves

Manchester City were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle on Wednesday but will hope to maintain a 100 per cent record in the Premier League this weekend.

Climbing more than five flights of stairs a day can decrease the chances of heart disease, study suggests

Muscles such as the glutes, quads, hamstring and calves are activated and cardiovascular health improves

Best Banks and Credit Unions for Military Members and Their Families, October 2023

The best banks and credit unions for military members and their families offer perks like discounted loans and high interest rates on bank accounts.

Islamic extremist attack in western Niger kills nearly a dozen soldiers amidst worsening security landscape

A violent assault orchestrated by Islamic extremists in western Niger resulted in the deaths of at least twelve soldiers, while seven others sustained injuries.

Liverpool M53 bus crash: Schoolgirl, 14 & coach driver die after motorway smash, Merseyside Police confirm

Two people, including a 14-year-old schoolgirl, have died following a motorway collision between a school bus and a car in Liverpool on Friday morning.

Inside the Blockbuster Trade That Shocked the N.B.A.

A Damian Lillard trade to the Miami Heat became virtually impossible. Then the Milwaukee Bucks entered the picture.

House Republicans advance stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

House Republicans on Friday advanced a GOP-crafted stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown, clearing a key procedural hurdle even as some hardline Republicans opposed the legislation. The chamber voted 218-210 to kick off debate

Another weight-loss pill shows positive results, energizing Wall Street

Structure Therapeutics, which is developing a pill version of popular weight-loss drugs, has seen its stock price nearly double since going public in February.

Sam Smith: Tiny Desk Concert

The singer's Tiny Desk performance is a joy to behold.

Bradford City v Walsall: Daniel Oyegoke over debut red card as Bantams look to take 'next step'

DANIEL OYEGOKE believes he has come through the mental test of a red card on his Bradford City debut, and that his team are ready to take the next step in their development too, at home to Walsall on Saturday.

Every cast member from 'The Boys' who shows up on the spin-off series 'Gen V,' so far

There are a handful of familiar actors from "The Boys" who make appearances and cameos on season one of Prime Video's spin-off series "Gen V."

Fulton County prosecutors signal plea deals may be offered to Trump co-defendants

Fulton County, Ga., prosecutors in the sprawling racketeering case against former President Trump and 18 co-defendants indicated Friday that plea deals may be made available to some defendants soon. During a pretrial conference for

Leeds United, Norwich City and Sunderland impacted by TV selections as fixtures are moved

Another Leeds United fixture has been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports.

Please stop telling us everything is fine with the economy; it is not

ERIE, Pennsylvania — Two weeks ago, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman told CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour there is a peculiar disconnect between how the economy is doing and how the public is feeling about it.

The Cameras Were Rolling for a Football Game. Then Taylor Swift Showed Up.

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Bono: Freedoms are 'going in reverse'

The loss of freedoms is keeping Bono up at night, with the U2 frontman saying that rights in the United States are “going in reverse.” “Who’d have thought that the word ‘freedom’ would be upon trial? It’s a really interesting

Let Black boys grow their hair

A Texas teenager was suspended for having dreadlocks too long for school rules. His family says it violates a new state law protecting ethnic hairstyles.

NC Central's Juan Velarde using his journey from Peru to the gridiron to inspire others

North Carolina Central Eagles punter Juan Velarde was named to the Allstate Good Works Team for the 2023 season. He talked to Fox News Digital about what the honor means to him.

With Jimmy Garoppolo in concussion protocol, Raiders' starting QB vs. Chargers is unknown

Jimmy Garoppolo has been preparing as if he's going to be the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders' medical staff will make the call, and that might not happen

Putin meets with Wagner commander who was once arrested while 'dangerously intoxicated,' says he's now leading combat missions in Ukraine

At the meeting, Putin referred to Troshev leading "various combat missions," including in Ukraine.

Menendez tells Senate colleagues he won't resign, remains defiant amid bribery charges

New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez remained defiant in the face of federal bribery charges on Thursday, telling a room full of his Senate Democratic colleagues that he has no plans to resign.

Ukraine accuses Putin of faking meeting with Chechen strongman to hide his suspected illness

Questions have been raised about the length of the Kremlin meeting and its timing.

Hibs predicted line up v Dundee as Nick Montgomery makes changes

John Greechan predicts the Hibs side to face Dundee at Easter Road

Tory MPs complain to chief whip about Suella Braverman's asylum speech

The home secretary caused controversy by saying being gay or female was not enough for refugee status.

Michigan's Blake Corum making an impact off the field, realizes bigger purpose than football

Michigan Wolverines star running back Blake Corum opened up to Fox News Digital recently about the impact he is making in his community.

York: Sid Gornall is Charity Fundraiser of the Year at Community Pride

Sid Gornall has been named Charity Fundraiser of the Year, sponsored by Delta Hotels by Marriot.