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U.S., Canadian Executives Privately 'Spooked' About Traveling To China

The arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, followed by China's detention of two Canadians, escalated trade and security tensions that are now leading to travel jitters.

Patrick Stewart co-starred in the BBC series that spanned the history of the Roman empire from Augustus through Claudius.

I, David Bianculli, Highly Recommend 'I, Claudius'

I, Claudius is loaded with bloody violence, graphic sex, tales of epic battles and intrigue and characters who are in danger of being killed at any time. The British miniseries has now been remastered and is available in a 35th anniversary edition DVD.

Commentary: Getting Real

By Amy Ludwig VanDerwaterhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wbfo/local-wbfo-818574.mp3Buffalo, NY – It's the first day of my first job.…

In Cuba, A Used Car Is No Bargain

Cuba's Communist government is now allowing people to buy and sell cars, but there are still restrictions on auto imports. Few new cars enter the market. So, with demand high and supply low, cars already on the island are selling for astronomical prices.

Apple's new iPhone 4S includes a personal assistant, Siri, that responds to user queries.

Siri's Position On Abortion? A Glitch, Not Conspiracy, Apple Says

When it was discovered earlier this week that Apple's new iPhone assistant had trouble telling users where to find abortion providers, abortion rights groups immediately cried foul.

Catherine Ashton, the European Union foreign policy chief, speaks in Brussels on Monday following a meeting of EU foreign ministers. The EU has agreed to an embargo on buying oil from Iran in the latest sanction against that country for its nuclear program.

EU Squeezes Iran With New Oil Sanctions

European Union countries have been hesitant to join the U.S. in imposing sanctions against Iranian oil exports. But all 27 EU members approved an embargo on oil imports from Iran in the latest sanction directed against the country for its nuclear program.

A new survey from LeaseTrader finds that women ask more thorough questions than men when buying cars.

Women's Car-Shopping Tactics Steer Them Toward Better Deals

When it comes to buying cars, women do their homework — and it pays off. A new report from LeaseTrader.com shows that women "ask different and more thorough questions."

Susan Underwood prices fireworks, while her husband Michael (left) and Clint Simmons pace themselves with a snack and TV last month at their tent along Highway 416 in Sevier County, Tenn. Over in Middle Tennessee, the drought has led city leaders to ban fireworks this year.

Fear Of Fires Fizzles Some July Fourth Fireworks Fun

This year, three-quarters of the country are experiencing some level of drought, and many cities are temporarily banning fireworks. But restrictions may not keep committed revelers from the rush of lighting a fuse.

Barbara Fox's watercolors can be seen at the Mill Street Gallery and Studio in Ellicottville.

Rural artists creating routes to success

For Andrea Siwiec of Buffalo, "Routes to Art" has become a ritual.This weekend will mark her third time touring the studios of the 45 artists scattered…

Computer Security Companies Debate Flame's Origins

A new cyber-spying program called Flame has been spreading across the Middle East. A Russian security company called Kaspersky Labs discovered the virus. Some experts believe Flame was developed by the makers of the virus Stuxnet.

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