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Private equity firm KKR to buy WebMD for $2.8 billion

Andrew V. Pestano, United Press International Writer NEW YORK (UPI) -- Health information website WebMD on Monday said it's agreed to be acquired by the KKR private equity company in a deal valued at nearly $3 billion. WebMD said it established an agreement with KKR's Internet Brands portfolio in which a subsidiary will formally make an offer by Aug. 3 to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of WebMD's common stock for $66.50 per share -- or $2.8 billion. The companies […]

todayJuly 24, 2017 24

Judicial Watch

Jeb Bush blasts Republicans regarding Russian probe

Allen Cone, United Press International Writer NEW YORK (UPI) -- Jeb Bush criticized Republicans for going easy on Donald Trump on possible collusion between Russia and the campaign of his former rival for the U.S. presidency. Bush, a former Florida governor, also blasted Trump on Saturday during Ozy Fest, a combination of policy-related symposiums and musical acts hosted by the digital news magazine in New York's Central Park. "If your opponent does things that you, your head explodes on, if Barack Obama did something as it's […]

todayJuly 23, 2017 35

Decision 2018

Putin hints he may be Russian president for life

Eric DuVall, United Press International Writer MOSCOW (UPI) -- In an interview with teenage schoolchildren, Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted he may remain president for life. Putin, who is widely expected to win another six-year term after elections in March, was asked by one of the children what he would do after his time in office is over. "But I haven't decided yet if I will leave the presidency," Putin said, earning a loud round of applause from the friendly audience. The session […]

todayJuly 23, 2017 37

Business & Lifestyle

O.J. Simpson placed in protective custody after parole decision

Daniel Uria, United Press International Writer LOVELOCK, Nev. (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson was placed in protective custody for the months leading to his release from prison after being granted parole. Nevada Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Keast told CNN Simpson was moved out of the general inmate population Friday to special housing away from the other inmates at the Lovelock Correctional Center for his own safety after Thursday's parole hearing. "His parole could make him a target here. He just has two and […]

todayJuly 22, 2017 101

Business & Lifestyle

Possible ‘FAKE NEWS’ service? Facebook plans subscription service for news articles

Allen Cone, United Press International Writer MENLO PARK, Calif. (UPI) -- Facebook plans to launch a subscription service for news stories, possibly testing the change as early as October. Campbell Brown, the head of the social media giant's news partnerships, said Facebook is working on the news product, which would have a paywall. "We are in early talks with several news publishers about how we might better support subscription business models on Facebook," Brown told TechCrunch in a statement. "As part of the […]

todayJuly 19, 2017 85

Business & Lifestyle

U.S. government contractor in Afghanistan pleads guilty to $250k kickback scheme

Ray Downs, United Press International Writer WASHINGTON (UPI) -- A former employee of a U.S. government contractor in Afghanistan pleaded guilty to accepting more than $250,000 in illegal kickbacks from a subcontractor, in exchange for assistance in obtaining government contracts, officials said. According to the Department of Justice, Nebraska McAlpine, 56, of Smyrna, Ga., admitted that he and an Afghan executive agreed to a deal that would give McAlpine cash in exchange for no-bid contracts. The name of the executive and the subcontracting […]

todayJuly 19, 2017 58

Business & Lifestyle

Cop who shot unarmed woman refuses interview by investigators

Ray Downs, United Press International Writer MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (UPI) -- The Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 for help has refused to be interviewed by authorities, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Officer Mohamed Noor shot 40-year-old Justine Ruszczyk, who also went by her fiancee's last name of Damond, in the abdomen as she stood in the alley behind her home and told the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that we will not consent to an interview […]

todayJuly 18, 2017 25

Brexit Watch

Brexit talks stall as British cabinet feuds

Ed Adamczyk United Press International BRUSSELS (UPI) -- Talks regarding Britain's exit from the European Union resumed, and Britain's prime minister warned her feuding cabinet to stop its infighting. David Davis, the Britain's Brexit secretary, began four days of talks with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels on Monday, but flew home to London after only three hours of negotiation. Matters regarding Britain's departure from the economic bloc will be handled by subordinates until Davis returns on Thursday. Prior to his departure, […]

todayJuly 17, 2017 48

Judicial Watch

Thousands protest against judiciary reforms in Poland

Andrew V. Pestano United Press International WARSAW, Poland (UPI) -- Thousands of protesters in Poland gathered outside of parliament on Sunday in Warsaw to voice opposition to a draft law reforming the judiciary. The latest effort by the ruling Law and Justice, or PiS, political party would force all Supreme Court justices to step down. The law, which passed Poland's Senate on Saturday, comes after the PiS passed another bill on Wednesday giving parliament more power in the appointment of judges. Polish President […]

todayJuly 17, 2017 24

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