CNN - Latest Charlottesville covers Confederate monuments with black fabric 2017-08-24T00:59:33.000000000+00:00 Workers in Charlottesville, Virginia, placed large black tarps Wednesday over two monuments to Confederate military generals, according to video from CNN affiliate WVIR. WSJ staffers unhappy with cautious treatment of President Trump 2017-08-24T00:53:47.000000000+00:00 The Wall Street Journal's cautious treatment of President Trump has created internal strife at the storied paper and raised questions about its editor-in-chief, Gerard Baker, several Journal sources have told CNNMoney. Trump huddled Tuesday to plot primary against Sen. Jeff Flake 2017-08-24T00:35:57.000000000+00:00 President Donald Trump huddled privately with potential Republican primary challengers to Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake before taking the stage in Phoenix on Tuesday night. US to sanction 4 countries for refusing deportations 2017-08-24T00:24:13.000000000+00:00 The Trump administration will impose visa sanctions on four countries that refuse to take back foreign nationals deemed to be in the US illegally, Department of Homeland Security spokesman Dave Lapan said Wednesday. New North Korea photos reveal hidden details of missile program 2017-08-24T00:19:13.000000000+00:00 Newly released photos appear to reveal unexpected advances in North Korea's missile program, experts say, including a previously unseen type of projectile. Spectacular abandoned castles around the world 2017-08-24T00:11:05.000000000+00:00 Spectacular ruinss are the focus of Kieron Connolly's latest book "Abandoned Castles." Fired Google engineer James Damore hires prominent Republican lawyer 2017-08-24T00:05:16.000000000+00:00 The author of a divisive Google memo on diversity has retained lawyer Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican official. Virginia GOP deletes Confederate 'heritage' tweet criticizing Democrat 2017-08-23T23:58:13.000000000+00:00 The Republican Party of Virginia deleted tweets Wednesday saying the Democratic nominee for governor was dishonoring his "family's heritage" by calling for the removal of Confederate monuments. Virtually no one thinks Trump has discouraged white supremacists 2017-08-23T23:50:29.000000000+00:00 Yes, it's true President Donald Trump has now explicitly condemned white supremacy groups -- but virtually no one in the United States thinks his comments and behavior have actually discouraged any white supremacist groups. McCaskill: Don't make Charlottesville about monuments 2017-08-23T23:46:30.000000000+00:00 Politicians, including President Donald Trump, should resist framing this month's deadly clashes in Virginia as a fight over monuments, Sen. Claire McCaskill, a Missouri Democrat, said Wednesday.
The New York Times - Global Trump Widens Rift With Congress as Critical Showdowns Loom 2017-08-24T00:15:03.000000000+00:00 President Trump is threatening a government shutdown over funds for a border wall, attacking key Republicans ahead of a critical legislative stretch. Hidden Banksy Art to Be Displayed by London Developer 2017-08-23T23:45:24.000000000+00:00 “Snorting Copper” had been painted over and boarded up. Now, the man who rediscovered it says he will keep the restored work where the public can see it. Tucson’s Mexican Studies Program Was a Victim of ‘Racial Animus,’ Judge Says 2017-08-23T23:37:31.000000000+00:00 A federal judge ruled that state officials’ actions were racially driven when they ended a Mexican-American studies program in Tucson’s public schools. Asia and Australia Edition: Afghanistan, North Korea, Egypt: Your Thursday Briefing 2017-08-23T23:20:40.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Kaepernick’s Protest Cascades Into Protests Over His Job Situation 2017-08-23T23:14:56.000000000+00:00 The issue of on-field protests is the most prominent of many facing the league. On Wednesday, supporters of the free-agent quarterback demonstrated in front of N.F.L. headquarters. Mastermind or Naïf? Samsung Heir’s Fate Hinges on the Question 2017-08-23T23:12:47.000000000+00:00 Jay Y. Lee, heir to the Samsung empire, faces a verdict in a bribery trial that has riveted South Korea and put a focus on his management style. Though No Longer Sheriff, Joe Arpaio Is Still a Polarizing Figure 2017-08-23T23:06:15.000000000+00:00 Detested by some, admired by others, the former sheriff finds himself thrust into the political fray by the prospect of a Trump pardon. Trump, Scripted vs. Unscripted 2017-08-23T23:04:45.000000000+00:00 President Trump can often sound like two different people: One who speaks from a script and one who speaks off the cuff. Russia’s Sudan Ambassador Found Dead 2017-08-23T22:58:18.000000000+00:00 Mirgayas Shirinsky, 60, was said to have been discovered in the pool of his Khartoum home. He was at least the fourth Kremlin envoy to die prematurely since December. Different Day, Different Audience, and a Completely Different Trump 2017-08-23T22:49:08.000000000+00:00 President Trump’s speech on Wednesday in Reno, Nev., was a day-and-night contrast to his performance on Tuesday in Phoenix, where he ignored his prepared remarks.
MSNBC - Latest Napolitano: Arpaio pardon would be a 'dis'... 2017-08-23T20:22:10.000000000-04:00 Janet Napolitano warns the president against pardoning former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted of defying a court order to stop racial profiling. Trump clashed with GOP senators over... 2017-08-23T20:00:01.000000000-04:00 Politico reports that Donald Trump made phone calls to two Republican Senators to complain about matters related to Russia. Matthews: Trump is holding the govt... 2017-08-23T19:58:18.000000000-04:00 Trump said he is ready to bring down the US government, the government he pledged to lead. Clinton: My ‘skin crawled’ when Trump... 2017-08-23T19:40:27.000000000-04:00 Secretary Clinton is telling her side, in her upcoming book, entitled Politico: Trump clashed with GOP over... 2017-08-23T19:18:54.000000000-04:00 The festering wound that is President Trump's relationship with the Republican party is bursting open. Trump goes nuclear in Phoenix Speech 2017-08-23T19:00:31.000000000-04:00 Trump bashed the Democrats for not backing his wall and threatened to shut down the government if it wasn't funded. Can data fix America's justice system? 2017-08-23T18:40:14.000000000-04:00 America’s justice system runs on the exchange of money for freedom. Some say that’s unfair. But can data fix it? Exclusive: Clinton aide says she would... 2017-08-23T18:29:30.000000000-04:00 Philippe Reines, a Clinton aide who played President Trump in Hillary Clinton's debate prep, gives Ari Melber the inside scoop on the debate preparation and Clinton's new book. Feminist leaders react to Clinton's... 2017-08-23T18:14:58.000000000-04:00 Robbie Myers, Naomi Wolf and Neera Tanden discuss with Ari Melber the excerpts released from Hillary Clinton's new book and how she handled Donald Trump's behavior during the presidential debates. What's In A Name? Robert Lee Bounced From... 2017-08-23T17:47:21.000000000-04:00 ESPN announced today that Robert Lee will be pulled from calling the UVA opening game simply because he shares a last name with Robert E. Lee. Katy's take? Let him play the game.
CNN - Top Stories US to sanction 4 countries for refusing deportations 2017-08-24T00:24:13.000000000+00:00 The Trump administration will impose visa sanctions on four countries that refuse to take back foreign nationals deemed to be in the US illegally, Department of Homeland Security spokesman Dave Lapan said Wednesday. New N Korea photos reveal hidden details of missile program 2017-08-24T00:19:13.000000000+00:00 Newly released photos appear to reveal unexpected advances in North Korea's missile program, experts say, including a previously unseen type of projectile. Spectacular abandoned castles around the world 2017-08-24T00:11:05.000000000+00:00 An abandoned castle always cuts an impressive figure -- a blast from the past submerged behind ruined walls. 12 times Trump, aides denied Russian collusion 2017-08-23T23:46:24.000000000+00:00 Donald Trump and his aides have repeatedly denied collusion and, in some cases, denied any contact with Russia during the 2016 election. Airstrike in Yemen kills dozens at hotel 2017-08-23T23:37:01.000000000+00:00 An airstrike blamed on a Saudi-led coalition has killed at least 48 people at a hotel on the outskirts of the capital, officials in Yemen said Wednesday. Top Trump aide's email draws new scrutiny in Russia inquiry 2017-08-23T23:31:16.000000000+00:00 Congressional investigators have unearthed an email from a top Trump aide that referenced a previously unreported effort to arrange a meeting last year between Trump campaign officials and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Hidden meanings of Japanese tattoos 2017-08-23T23:30:35.000000000+00:00 "Tattoos in Japanese Prints," a new publication from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, traces how Japanese tattooing went from a punishment to an art form. Can poor sleep lead to Alzheimer's or dementia? 2017-08-23T23:26:31.000000000+00:00 If you're one of the millions who don't get enough sleep, you could be at risk for dementia later in life. Terror threat cancels Rotterdam concert 2017-08-23T23:05:36.000000000+00:00 A terror threat early Wednesday in the Netherlands caused the cancellation of a concert at a venue in Rotterdam, police there said. Ryan warns Trump not to shut down government over border security funding 2017-08-23T22:21:08.000000000+00:00 Speaker Paul Ryan Wednesday rejected a threat by President Donald Trump to shut down the government to force Congress to approve funding for a border wall with Mexico.
CNBC - Top News Venture investor Palihapitiya mimics Warren Buffett, creating a new tech holding company 2017-08-24T00:53:00.000000000+00:00 After spending years touting the Berkshire Hathaway Model, Palihapitiya has created a tech holding company in Buffett's image. Cramer's lucky 7 rules for the winner of the $700 million Powerball jackpot 2017-08-23T22:57:00.000000000+00:00 Jim Cramer goes over what you should do if you have the winning ticket to the $700 million Powerball lottery. US becoming a 'swing producer' after oil crash woke 'sleeping giant,' says Pioneer CEO 2017-08-23T22:46:00.000000000+00:00 Jim Cramer spoke with Tim Dove, the president and CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, about the changing landscape of oil. A government shutdown wouldn't be a huge market or economic event: Analyst 2017-08-23T22:42:00.000000000+00:00 The issue with a government shutdown is investors will interpret it as a sign that Republicans are unable to govern, James Pethokoukis said. Hospital chain pledges to cut opioid prescriptions 40 percent by 2018 in face of painkiller epidemic 2017-08-23T22:36:00.000000000+00:00 If Intermountain Healthcare reaches its goal, it will prescribe 5 million fewer opioid pills annually. Financial experts shrug off Trump's 'red meat' threat to shut down the government 2017-08-23T22:33:00.000000000+00:00 President Donald Trump threatened to shut down the government unless Congress funds his proposed border wall. PVH CEO: 'We're clearly taking market share in Europe' with Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger brands 2017-08-23T22:23:00.000000000+00:00 Jim Cramer sat down with PVH President and CEO Manny Chirico after earnings to get his take on the retail environment. Cramer unveils FANG's weakest link 2017-08-23T22:12:00.000000000+00:00 Jim Cramer finds Amazon in a vulnerable position as the e-commerce spends to beef up its assets. Exxon Mobil misled the public on climate change, Harvard study finds 2017-08-23T22:07:00.000000000+00:00 Exxon acknowledged climate change in research and communications but sowed doubt in ads, researchers found. Facebook just put one of its most important execs in charge of hardware 2017-08-23T21:57:00.000000000+00:00 Facebook has placed veteran exec Andrew Bosworth in charge of all hardware projects as it reportedly readies a video chat box
Los Angeles Times - All Kathy Bates stars as the owner of a Southern California pot dispensary in series that starts streaming September 25. 2017-08-23T17:41:00.000000000-07:00 The latest cannabis-related news from the pages of the Los Angeles Times 2017-08-23T17:41:00.000000000-07:00 German rival of Chancellor Merkel vows to remove U.S. weapons from the country 2017-08-23T17:35:00.000000000-07:00 In a bid to jump-start his flagging campaign to lead Germany, Martin Schulz of the center-left Social Democrats has made a startling campaign promise, saying he would remove U.S. weapons from the country if he became chancellor. Feeding on widespread fears among Germans of a possible conflict aft... Ex-L.A. Sheriff Lee Baca's bid to remain free on bail during his appeal hits a snag 2017-08-23T17:25:00.000000000-07:00 Former Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca’s efforts to remain out of prison while he appeals his conviction on charges of obstruction of justice and lying hit a snag Wednesday, when an appeals court essentially directed him to try again. A three-judge panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decline... Backers of a new Clippers arena in Inglewood push a last-minute plan in Sacramento 2017-08-23T16:50:00.000000000-07:00 Supporters of the Clippers’ proposed new arena in Inglewood are pushing for major help at the Capitol to get the project built. Backers are seeking last-minute legislation that would give the arena a significant break under the state’s primary environmental law governing development, according... Berkeley's new chancellor: Don't shout down hate speech 2017-08-23T16:48:00.000000000-07:00 Essential Education: Behind L.A. Unified's $10 billion construction project 2017-08-23T16:48:00.000000000-07:00 Taft basketball adds two players from Sudan 2017-08-23T16:44:00.000000000-07:00 Varsity Times Insider: The latest sports news from Southern California's high school teams. 2017-08-23T16:44:00.000000000-07:00 Football Aug. 23, 2017, 6:54 a.m. Crenshaw, Eagle Rock, Fairfax, San Fernando to be part of pilot Rams-LAUSD academic program Eric Sondheimer The Rams and four high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District -- Crenshaw, Eagle Rock, Fairfax and San Fernando -- are joining together for a... MLB: Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal to have Tommy John surgery 2017-08-23T16:35:00.000000000-07:00 The St. Louis Cardinals announced Wednesday that closer Trevor Rosenthal was being moved from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day DL and that the right elbow injury would require Tommy John surgery. “I think just the timing of it, being right in the middle of this race and the way my personal...
MSNBC News - Latest Napolitano: Arpaio pardon would be a 'dis'... 2017-08-23T20:22:10.000000000-04:00 Janet Napolitano warns the president against pardoning former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted of defying a court order to stop racial profiling. Trump clashed with GOP senators over... 2017-08-23T20:00:01.000000000-04:00 Politico reports that Donald Trump made phone calls to two Republican Senators to complain about matters related to Russia. Matthews: Trump is holding the govt... 2017-08-23T19:58:18.000000000-04:00 Trump said he is ready to bring down the US government, the government he pledged to lead. Clinton: My ‘skin crawled’ when Trump... 2017-08-23T19:40:27.000000000-04:00 Secretary Clinton is telling her side, in her upcoming book, entitled Politico: Trump clashed with GOP over... 2017-08-23T19:18:54.000000000-04:00 The festering wound that is President Trump's relationship with the Republican party is bursting open. Trump goes nuclear in Phoenix Speech 2017-08-23T19:00:31.000000000-04:00 Trump bashed the Democrats for not backing his wall and threatened to shut down the government if it wasn't funded. Can data fix America's justice system? 2017-08-23T18:40:14.000000000-04:00 America’s justice system runs on the exchange of money for freedom. Some say that’s unfair. But can data fix it? Exclusive: Clinton aide says she would... 2017-08-23T18:29:30.000000000-04:00 Philippe Reines, a Clinton aide who played President Trump in Hillary Clinton's debate prep, gives Ari Melber the inside scoop on the debate preparation and Clinton's new book. Feminist leaders react to Clinton's... 2017-08-23T18:14:58.000000000-04:00 Robbie Myers, Naomi Wolf and Neera Tanden discuss with Ari Melber the excerpts released from Hillary Clinton's new book and how she handled Donald Trump's behavior during the presidential debates. What's In A Name? Robert Lee Bounced From... 2017-08-23T17:47:21.000000000-04:00 ESPN announced today that Robert Lee will be pulled from calling the UVA opening game simply because he shares a last name with Robert E. Lee. Katy's take? Let him play the game.
Newsweek U.S. Coalition, ISIS and Assad Have Raqqa Residents Trapped In A 'Deadly Labrynth' 2017-08-23T19:10:02.000000000-04:00 Amnesty International called on all parties to create safe ways for civilians to flee the frontline. Trump Will Pardon Joe Arpaio Because of Alex Jones’s Infowars and Matt Drudge 2017-08-23T18:58:31.000000000-04:00 Convicted Sheriff Arpaio thanks right wing media for getting his story to Trump. Netflix, Amazon and Hulu September 2017 New Releases 2017-08-23T18:36:04.000000000-04:00 Check out the third season of "Narcos," the fourth of "Transparent," the season six premiere of "The Mindy Project" and more. How Will Scorsese Tackle the Joker's Origin Story? Batman Mythology Provides (Many) Answers 2017-08-23T18:26:54.000000000-04:00 Martin Scorsese, Todd Phillips and Scott Silver will aim to give definition to the Joker's mysterious past. People Are Buying Confederate Flags in Droves as Race Debate Spreads Across the U.S. 2017-08-23T17:40:56.000000000-04:00 Alabama Flag & Banner’s owner told AL.com she’s seen a jump in orders for the Civil War–era flags. Twitter, YouTube May Return to Iran, as Youngest Minister Fights for Social Media Freedoms 2017-08-23T17:27:41.000000000-04:00 "I have a Twitter account and I think it is a suitable tool for public diplomacy, connecting to people around the globe and voicing our ideas." Why Your Teenage BFF Is Good For Your Mental Health 2017-08-23T17:20:26.000000000-04:00 New research shows close friendships are better than groups of casual friends. Princess Diana’s Death Made Prince William Old Before His Time 2017-08-23T17:19:12.000000000-04:00 The well-adjusted boys now have a pretty good reason to fall to pieces. They must cope not just with their mother's death, but with the press being blamed for it. Bernie Sanders Voters Helped Trump Win and Here's Proof 2017-08-23T17:04:27.000000000-04:00 Bernie Sanders supporters didn't just stay at home, they voted for Donald Trump in significant numbers last November. Who Really Is Trump? President’s Nevada Speech Wildly Different From Arizona Rally 2017-08-23T16:00:35.000000000-04:00 The president took a completely different approach from his speech in Arizona.
The Wall Street Journal - World After the McCain Crash, an Unbearable Wait 2017-08-23T20:55:19.000000000-04:00 For the families of those missing from the USS John S. McCain, the days after the warship collided with a tanker in waters near Singapore have been agonizing, as they wait for search-and-rescue teams to scour the ocean and the damaged warship. Kim Jong Un Shown Ordering More Warheads After Tillerson's Praise for 'Restraint' 2017-08-23T20:53:38.000000000-04:00 Hours after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson praised him for exercising restraint, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared in state media visiting a missile-development factory and ordering the production of more warheads and rocket engines. Big Economies Are Growing in Sync for First Time in Years 2017-08-23T20:50:05.000000000-04:00 For the first time in a decade, the world’s major economies are growing in sync, a result of lingering low-interest-rate stimulus from central banks and the gradual fading of crises that over years ricocheted from the U.S. to Greece, Brazil and beyond. Venezuela's Former Attorney General Says She Has Proof of Corruption 2017-08-23T19:31:56.000000000-04:00 Venezuela’s ousted Attorney General Luisa Ortega said she has proof of corruption involving top government officials and is sharing it with the U.S. and other countries. Pakistan Political Upheaval Puts Strategic Alliance With U.S. at Risk 2017-08-23T18:08:47.000000000-04:00 President Donald Trump’s efforts to reboot U.S.-Pakistan relations as part of his new Afghanistan strategy face a potential challenge thanks to the rising fortunes of a popular politician who is a fierce critic of American policy. Egypt Criticizes Trump Administration Aid Cutbacks 2017-08-23T17:14:15.000000000-04:00 Aid moves come amid Washington’s disapproval of Egypt’s human-rights situation and Cairo’s ties to North Korea. Saudis Open Iraqi Border and Forge Ties to Counter Iran 2017-08-23T14:45:22.000000000-04:00 Saudi Arabia, with U.S. assistance, is pushing aside years of rancor with its neighbor Iraq and mounting a broad effort to win Baghdad’s allegiance and dilute Iran’s influence over the pivotal U.S. ally. Angolans Vote for First New President in 38 Years 2017-08-23T14:38:42.000000000-04:00 Angolans headed to the polls Wednesday to vote for their first new president in almost four decades, amid an economic crisis that has hurt Africa’s No. 2 oil producer and exacerbated complaints of mismanagement of the nation’s resources. First Hurdle in Trump's Mideast Peace Gambit: Persuading Adversaries to Talk 2017-08-23T14:07:55.000000000-04:00 White House adviser Jared Kushner leads a delegation to try to advance talks between Israelis and Palestinians, but the two sides are stuck over the basic question of statehood. Syria Cease-Fire Monitoring Center Established in Jordan 2017-08-23T12:57:12.000000000-04:00 The U.S., Russia and Jordan on Wednesday established a hub in Amman to monitor a southwest Syria cease-fire agreement reached last month.
Los Angeles Times - World German rival of Chancellor Merkel vows to remove U.S. weapons from the country 2017-08-23T17:35:00.000000000-07:00 In a bid to jump-start his flagging campaign to lead Germany, Martin Schulz of the center-left Social Democrats has made a startling campaign promise, saying he would remove U.S. weapons from the country if he became chancellor. Feeding on widespread fears among Germans of a possible conflict aft... A Mexican reporter was in a program to protect journalists. He was still killed 2017-08-23T14:55:00.000000000-07:00 His phone rang, but Mexican newspaper reporter Candido Rios Vazquez didn’t answer. On the other end was his boss, editor Cecilio Perez Cortes, who wanted to know whether his star crime writer could cover a deadly shooting in a small town near Mexico’s Gulf Coast. Rios, it turned out, wasn’t answe... Revered Russian theater director placed under house arrest, raising fears of a crackdown on dissent 2017-08-23T14:10:00.000000000-07:00 A Moscow court on Wednesday placed a prominent theater director under house arrest in an embezzlement case his supporters and several leading cultural figures called the most serious step toward repression of artistic expression in Russia since the Soviet Union. Kirill Serebrennikov, the director... No nation-building in Afghanistan? Easier said than done, experts say 2017-08-22T16:10:00.000000000-07:00 Over the decades, the concept of nation-building has been in and out of favor with successive American administrations. President Trump says he wants no part of it in Afghanistan. But past presidents have found that when it comes to foreign interventions, it’s very difficult to achieve and sustai... U.S. warns citizens about traveling to Mexico's Cancun and Los Cabos as violence surges 2017-08-22T16:05:00.000000000-07:00 The U.S. State Department has warned its citizens about traveling to Cancun and Los Cabos, two of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations, after a surge in violence in those regions. A travel advisory issued Tuesday upgraded the warnings for two states, Quintana Roo and Baja California Sur,... Kushner heads to Israel for latest attempt at peace deal 2017-08-22T14:50:00.000000000-07:00 President Trump’s son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner arrives in Israel on Wednesday in the latest U.S. effort to revive long-stalled Middle East peace talks, but at a time when progress may be more elusive than ever. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump’s closest ally in the region,... Pakistan finds itself on the defensive in Trump's Afghan war strategy 2017-08-22T13:30:00.000000000-07:00 It feels like a lifetime ago, but it was just in November, weeks after his election, that then-President-elect Trump was lavishing praise on Pakistan, calling it a “fantastic place … doing amazing work.” But as Trump said in outlining his new strategy in South Asia, things look different from beh... A 4.0 quake causes devastation, raising a question: Just how bad is Italian construction? 2017-08-22T11:25:00.000000000-07:00 Rescuers on the Italian island of Ischia celebrated on Tuesday as they pulled three children from the wreckage of a house destroyed by a magnitude 4.0 earthquake that left two dead and 2,600 homeless. But as in some past quakes, questions were raised about the ease with which Italians flout build... In India, you can no longer divorce a woman simply by saying (or texting) it three times 2017-08-22T08:45:00.000000000-07:00 India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday banned a rare form of instant divorce sanctioned in its most conservative Muslim communities, saying men could no longer dissolve a marriage simply by stating it three times.The controversial practice known as instant triple talaq — in which a man tells a woman... What? Britain's Big Ben expected to stay (mostly) silent for at least four years 2017-08-22T03:00:00.000000000-07:00 The London landmark will go silent for four years while it undergoes maintenance. History of Big Ben and what it means to people in Britain
The New York Times - World The Breakdown: Anti-Gay Posters Surface in Australia Ahead of Same-Sex Marriage Vote 2017-08-23T23:28:05.000000000+00:00 The fliers, the latest salvo in a heated national debate, were denounced by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull this week. Letter 22: American Exasperation and Australian Humor 2017-08-23T23:26:58.000000000+00:00 This week’s newsletter: impressions of the United States after a recent visit, and readers’ comments on Australian banter. Asia and Australia Edition: Afghanistan, North Korea, Egypt: Your Thursday Briefing 2017-08-23T23:20:40.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Bukavu Journal: Congo’s Specialty Brews Look to Be the ‘Future of Coffee’ 2017-08-23T23:19:24.000000000+00:00 Despite conflict and political instability, the Democratic Republic of Congo is believed to be one of Africa’s most promising specialty coffee producers. Mastermind or Naïf? Samsung Heir’s Fate Hinges on the Question 2017-08-23T23:12:47.000000000+00:00 Jay Y. Lee, heir to the Samsung empire, faces a verdict in a bribery trial that has riveted South Korea and put a focus on his management style. Russia’s Sudan Ambassador Found Dead 2017-08-23T22:58:18.000000000+00:00 Mirgayas Shirinsky, 60, was said to have been discovered in the pool of his Khartoum home. He was at least the fourth Kremlin envoy to die prematurely since December. Trump, McConnell, Yemen: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing 2017-08-23T22:18:19.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Cambodia Orders Expulsion of Foreign Staff Members With American Nonprofit 2017-08-23T21:29:46.000000000+00:00 The crackdown comes as Cambodia’s long-serving leader, Hun Sen, tries to solidify his grip on power before elections next year. How a Shadowy Imam Evaded Scrutiny and Forged the Barcelona Cell 2017-08-23T21:22:15.000000000+00:00 Abdelbaki Essati, believed to be the recruiter behind the attacks in Spain, had deep links with Islamic extremists and seems to have learned their methods well. Kim Wall Is Confirmed Dead as Danish Inventor Is Investigated 2017-08-23T20:53:56.000000000+00:00 Ms. Wall, a journalist, disappeared after boarding a submarine designed by Peter Madsen, who says he buried her at sea after an accident on the vessel.
The New York Times - U.S. Trump Widens Rift With Congress as Critical Showdowns Loom 2017-08-24T00:15:03.000000000+00:00 President Trump is threatening a government shutdown over funds for a border wall, attacking key Republicans ahead of a critical legislative stretch. Hidden Banksy Art to Be Displayed by London Developer 2017-08-23T23:45:24.000000000+00:00 “Snorting Copper” had been painted over and boarded up. Now, the man who rediscovered it says he will keep the restored work where the public can see it. Tucson’s Mexican Studies Program Was a Victim of ‘Racial Animus,’ Judge Says 2017-08-23T23:37:31.000000000+00:00 A federal judge ruled that state officials’ actions were racially driven when they ended a Mexican-American studies program in Tucson’s public schools. Asia and Australia Edition: Afghanistan, North Korea, Egypt: Your Thursday Briefing 2017-08-23T23:20:40.000000000+00:00 Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Kaepernick’s Protest Cascades Into Protests Over His Job Situation 2017-08-23T23:14:56.000000000+00:00 The issue of on-field protests is the most prominent of many facing the league. On Wednesday, supporters of the free-agent quarterback demonstrated in front of N.F.L. headquarters. Mastermind or Naïf? Samsung Heir’s Fate Hinges on the Question 2017-08-23T23:12:47.000000000+00:00 Jay Y. Lee, heir to the Samsung empire, faces a verdict in a bribery trial that has riveted South Korea and put a focus on his management style. Though No Longer Sheriff, Joe Arpaio Is Still a Polarizing Figure 2017-08-23T23:06:15.000000000+00:00 Detested by some, admired by others, the former sheriff finds himself thrust into the political fray by the prospect of a Trump pardon. Trump, Scripted vs. Unscripted 2017-08-23T23:04:45.000000000+00:00 President Trump can often sound like two different people: One who speaks from a script and one who speaks off the cuff. Russia’s Sudan Ambassador Found Dead 2017-08-23T22:58:18.000000000+00:00 Mirgayas Shirinsky, 60, was said to have been discovered in the pool of his Khartoum home. He was at least the fourth Kremlin envoy to die prematurely since December. Different Day, Different Audience, and a Completely Different Trump 2017-08-23T22:49:08.000000000+00:00 President Trump’s speech on Wednesday in Reno, Nev., was a day-and-night contrast to his performance on Tuesday in Phoenix, where he ignored his prepared remarks.
Google News - Top stories ESPN Chief Defends Robert Lee Assignment Switch, Blames Controversy on 'Someone With a Personal Agenda' - Variety 2017-08-24T00:32:57.000000000+00:00 VarietyESPN Chief Defends Robert Lee Assignment Switch, Blames Controversy on 'Someone With a Personal Agenda'VarietyESPN chief John Skipper has defended the sports powerhouse's decision to switch announcer Robert Lee from the University of Virginia's opening game on Sept. 2 because his name is t... Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor pull back on barbs ahead of bout - ESPN 2017-08-24T00:32:17.000000000+00:00 ESPNFloyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor pull back on barbs ahead of boutESPNLAS VEGAS - After the wild, crazy, profane and totally over-the-top four-city media tour that Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor embarked on last month to promote their mega fight -- in which they berated, insulted and curs... Federal judge again tosses out Texas voter ID law - Washington Post 2017-08-23T23:48:45.000000000+00:00 Washington PostFederal judge again tosses out Texas voter ID lawWashington PostAUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge who has compared Texas' voter ID requirements to a “poll tax” on minorities once again blocked the law Wednesday, rejecting a weakened version backed by the Trump administration and deal... 'I don't know how it got this bad': Trump supporters and protesters meet in Phoenix - Washington Post 2017-08-23T23:48:45.000000000+00:00 Washington Post'I don't know how it got this bad': Trump supporters and protesters meet in PhoenixWashington PostPHOENIX — Just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, at an intersection near the convention center where President Trump was scheduled to hold a campaign rally, two vendors hawked products with co... Is Taylor Swift Deliberately Shading Kanye West With Album Cover? Look Closely For The Proof - Hollywood Life 2017-08-23T23:48:13.000000000+00:00 Hollywood LifeIs Taylor Swift Deliberately Shading Kanye West With Album Cover? Look Closely For The ProofHollywood LifeTaylor Swift's new album 'Reputation' is definitely a reset for the pop star, so is she using the cover art to shade Kanye West? Check out the evidence that is stacking up! Tayl... OnPolitics Today: Trump's a 'creep,' Trump's a weirdo, Clinton says. - USA TODAY 2017-08-23T23:46:18.000000000+00:00 USA TODAYOnPolitics Today: Trump's a 'creep,' Trump's a weirdo, Clinton says.USA TODAYYou remember Hillary Clinton? The twice-failed presidential candidate has kept a relatively low profile since November, save hikes in the woods and unpaid T-shirt modeling. Maybe that's because Clinton's been li... Mysterious 'WV' wanted a meeting between Trump campaign and Vladimir Putin: Report - Washington Examiner 2017-08-23T23:31:06.000000000+00:00 Washington ExaminerMysterious 'WV' wanted a meeting between Trump campaign and Vladimir Putin: ReportWashington ExaminerCongressional investigators looking into possible collusion between President Trump's campaign and Russia have uncovered a concerning new email from a senior Trump aide who may ... You won't want to win the $700 million Powerball jackpot after reading these horror stories - USA TODAY 2017-08-23T23:00:20.000000000+00:00 USA TODAYYou won't want to win the $700 million Powerball jackpot after reading these horror storiesUSA TODAYLOUISVILLE — Dreaming of what you could buy with the $700 million Powerball jackpot? Hold that thought. Before tonight's drawing, you may want to consider these horror stories from past ja... Different Day, Different Audience, and a Completely Different Trump - New York Times 2017-08-23T22:49:56.000000000+00:00 New York TimesDifferent Day, Different Audience, and a Completely Different TrumpNew York TimesPresident Trump spoke Wednesday to the national convention of the American Legion in Reno, Nev. Credit Tom Brenner/The New York Times. RENO, Nev. — President Trump reverted to his script as commander in... DHS Seeks Sanctions on Countries that Refuse Deportees - U.S. News & World Report 2017-08-23T22:27:09.000000000+00:00 U.S. News & World ReportDHS Seeks Sanctions on Countries that Refuse DeporteesU.S. News & World ReportThe agency says people facing deportation have been released from detention because their home countries have blocked their return. By Alan Neuhauser, Staff Writer | Aug. 23, 2017, at 6:2...
Reuters Amazon deal for Whole Foods wins U.S. regulatory, shareholder approvals 2017-08-23T20:56:51.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday cleared two of the biggest hurdles it needed to close its $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market Inc , with approvals from a U.S. regulator and the grocery chain's shareholders. As Syria war tightens, U.S. and Russia military hotlines humming 2017-08-23T20:00:14.000000000-04:00 AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar (Reuters) - Even as tensions between the United States and Russia fester, there is one surprising place where their military-to-military contacts are quietly weathering the storm: Syria. Dutch foil possible attack on tip from Spain; no Barcelona link 2017-08-23T19:48:49.000000000-04:00 AMSTERDAM/MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish man was detained by Dutch police on Wednesday after he was found driving a van with gas canisters near a Rotterdam venue where a rock concert was canceled due to a threat of a possible attack. Charlottesville shrouds divisive Confederate statues in black cloth 2017-08-23T19:38:08.000000000-04:00 (Reuters) - To applause from spectators, workers in Charlottesville, Virginia, covered two statues of Confederate generals with black tarpaulins on Wednesday in honor of the woman who was killed during a rally by white nationalists in the liberal-leaning college town. Ahead of Lee verdict, Samsung Group lacks leadership 'Plan B' 2017-08-23T19:13:47.000000000-04:00 SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Group, South Korea's leading conglomerate, has no 'Plan B' for taking big decisions if its billionaire de facto leader Jay Y. Lee is jailed for corruption, people familiar with the matter said. Fellow Republicans rebuke Trump over government shutdown threat 2017-08-23T19:07:51.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans rebuked him on Wednesday after his threat to shut down the U.S. government over funding for a border wall rattled markets and cast a shadow over congressional efforts to raise the country's debt ceiling and pass spending ... Trump, McConnell say they remain united on shared goals 2017-08-23T18:31:11.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday emphasized their plans to cooperate on shared goals, following weeks of tensions between the two Republicans. HP Inc's quarterly profit beats on higher PC sales 2017-08-23T16:55:17.000000000-04:00 (Reuters) - HP Inc , which houses the hardware business of former Hewlett-Packard Co, reported a slightly higher-than-expected quarterly profit as it sold more personal computers. Mexico, Canada dismiss Trump threats to scrap NAFTA trade pact 2017-08-23T16:23:46.000000000-04:00 MEXICO CITY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Mexico and Canada on Wednesday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat to scrap NAFTA, describing it as a negotiating tactic aimed at winning the upper hand in talks to update one of the world's biggest trading blocs. Air strikes near Houthi checkpoint kill at least 35 in Yemen 2017-08-23T15:51:53.000000000-04:00 DUBAI (Reuters) - At least 35 people were killed in air strikes that hit a hotel near a Houthi-controled outpost outside the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Wednesday, a medic said.
The Huffington Post The Real Story Behind That ‘Blacks for Trump’ Guy At The Arizona Rally 2017-08-23T18:28:52.000000000-04:00 Maurice Symonette pushes wild conspiracy theories and once followed a killer cult leader. Infrastructure Advisers Quit, Say Trump’s Actions Threaten Homeland Security 2017-08-23T18:05:34.000000000-04:00 “You failed to denounce the intolerance and violence of hate groups,” the resigning members wrote. Federal Judge Blocks New Texas Voter ID Law 2017-08-23T18:04:15.000000000-04:00 The state argued the new law fixed intentional discrimination that a judge found in a previous statute. There’s Something Wrong With This Photo Of British Vogue Staffers 2017-08-23T17:41:34.000000000-04:00 Do you see what Naomi Campbell sees? Cigarettes Could Become Less Addictive Thanks To The FDA 2017-08-23T17:05:02.000000000-04:00 Reducing nicotine in cigarettes could be a public health win -- depending on how the reduction is implemented. Northeast States Just Delivered A ‘Major Victory’ Against Climate Change 2017-08-23T16:53:19.000000000-04:00 The regional cap-and-trade market set bold, new targets that fly in the face of the Trump's assault on climate policies. Dave Chappelle Responds To Claims He’s Transphobic 2017-08-23T16:47:08.000000000-04:00 The comedian faces criticism that his new show targets the LGBTQ community once again. Mom Born During Eclipse Gives Birth To Daughter During ... Yep! 2017-08-23T16:44:39.000000000-04:00 The parents are already planning to take their daughter to see the next total solar eclipse in 2024. Ralph Northam Rejects His ‘Family’s Heritage’ Over Monuments, VA GOP Charges 2017-08-23T16:34:49.000000000-04:00 The state's Democratic gubernatorial nominee says he's OK with “turning my back on white supremacy." Charlottesville Shrouds Its Confederate Statues In Black To Mourn Heather Heyer 2017-08-23T15:22:10.000000000-04:00 It's the city's way of honoring the woman killed during a white nationalist rally.
The Wall Street Journal - Latest Galaxy Note 8 First Look: Samsung's Big Phone Is Back 2017-08-23T18:56:05.000000000-04:00 An early size-up of Samsung Electronics Co.’s Note 8, with a 6.3-inch screen, dual-lens camera and a safety-minded battery, from Geoffrey A. Fowler. Famed Plaza Hotel Is On the Block 2017-08-22T09:40:56.000000000-04:00 The Indian owners of the Plaza Hotel have hired a broker to sell the New York City landmark, a sign that a world-wide scramble among investors, celebrities and governments to acquire the property could be nearing an end. Great Wall Expresses Interest in Fiat Chrysler's Jeep 2017-08-21T23:20:28.000000000-04:00 Chinese auto maker Great Wall Motor said it is interested in acquiring Jeep, the profitable U.S. sport-utility-vehicle maker owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Jerry Lewis, Comic Giant of the 20th Century, Dies at 91 2017-08-20T18:26:35.000000000-04:00 Jerry Lewis, the frantic funnyman whose knack for broad comedy took him from the Borscht Belt of upstate New York to the pinnacle of 20th-century stardom, has died, according to his manager. Stop Giving College Athletes Million-Dollar Locker Rooms. Start Paying Them 2017-08-19T12:07:21.000000000-04:00 Big-time college sports programs pour money into absurdly luxurious amenities because compensating players is off the table. U.S. Stocks Open Nearly Unchanged 2017-08-18T09:59:19.000000000-04:00 U.S. stocks opened mostly flat Friday, a day after the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its biggest decline in three months. Dow Falls 274 Points in Biggest Decline in Three Months 2017-08-18T00:08:50.000000000-04:00 The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its biggest decline in three months Thursday, laying bare the fragility of a rally that has sent stock indexes around the world to records. Cisco's Feud With Former Star Executive Turns Personal---And Costly 2017-08-17T16:10:48.000000000-04:00 Arista Networks is grabbing Cisco’s giant networking business, winning over its customers and rankling its top brass. The battle has divided CEO Jayshree Ullal and Cisco’s John Chambers, who were once close colleagues. Dimon's Remarks on Trump, Charlottesville Provoke Discussion Inside J.P. Morgan 2017-08-17T12:08:24.000000000-04:00 J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's public stance against the events in Charlottesville and President Trump's reaction provoked a small number of critical comments among the company's employees. Some Doctors Now Question the Guidance on Finishing Antibiotics 2017-08-14T22:24:15.000000000-04:00 Ending treatment earlier may help prevent dangerous antibiotic resistance, but it’s not the best course of action all the time.
ABC News - Top Stories Man tries to cut shroud from Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville 2017-08-23T20:49:49.000000000-04:00 Workers covered two Confederate statues in black in memory of a slain protester. Harvey crawling toward Texas; could become a hurricane 2017-08-23T20:43:28.000000000-04:00 Former Tropical Storm Harvey crawling toward the Texas Gulf Coast, could become a hurricane by the time it makes landfall later this week Dutch police detain driver of Spanish van near cancelled gig 2017-08-23T20:35:24.000000000-04:00 A show by an American band, Allah-Las, was canceled following a possible threat. WATCH: Colin Kaepernick supporters protest in front of NFL headquarters 2017-08-23T20:32:43.000000000-04:00 ABC News' Eva Pilgrim reports from the "United We Stand" rally in NYC. Germany's Merkel says America-first attitude will hurt US 2017-08-23T20:04:12.000000000-04:00 German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that she understands the support in the United States for the America-first attitude that got Donald Trump elected but that in the end, it will only hurt the country. How Republicans are responding to Trump's government shutdown threat 2017-08-23T19:55:58.000000000-04:00 The threat related to the building of the border wall. Kelly seeks to restore White House order ahead of key fights 2017-08-23T19:05:10.000000000-04:00 White House chief of staff John Kelly appears to have restored order to a chaotic White House, in part by limiting dissenting voices, restricting access to the president and "stacking the deck" on major decisions to steer him toward an outcome ANALYSIS: Trump seeks out divisions to heal himself 2017-08-23T18:04:58.000000000-04:00 In Phoenix, Trump sought out fault lines and cleaved them towards more division. WATCH: Charlottesville shrouds Confederate statues 2017-08-23T17:07:12.000000000-04:00 Workers covered two Confederate statues in black in memory of a slain protester. Trump lashes out again in latest defense of Charlottesville remarks 2017-08-23T16:58:51.000000000-04:00 His statements after the deadly violence in Virginia.
USA Today Timeline: Princess Diana's life and the events that made her who she was 2017-08-23T20:57:33.000000000-04:00 The pivotal moments that made the people's princess the person she was. Prostitution a problem? Try building a fence! 2017-08-23T20:57:16.000000000-04:00 A Berlin, Germany high school built a fence to keep prostitutes from coming on school grounds, according to local reports. The fence reportedly cost about $67,000 to build. 'Miracle': How this 6-year-old saved his drowning twin cousins 2017-08-23T20:51:47.000000000-04:00 Kaden and Isaac Kelley, 2, were pulled from their Calhoun, La., family's pool Sunday evening by their quick-acting 6-year-old cousin, Branson Kelley. Tissue time: 'This Is Us' drops a clip about adoption from Season 2 2017-08-23T20:45:01.000000000-04:00 Rebecca (Mandy Moore) reveals new details about the day she adopted Randall (Sterling K. Brown). Tropical Depression Harvey forecast to hit Gulf Coast as a hurricane by week's end 2017-08-23T20:38:23.000000000-04:00 The storm will bring a dangerous flood threat all along the Gulf Coast. Pacific coast pescado: A seafood adventure in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit 2017-08-23T20:38:08.000000000-04:00 Taste fresh seafood on Mexico's Pacific Coast from fish tacos to ceviche. Floyd Mayweather promises huge bet on himself to beat Conor McGregor 2017-08-23T20:34:55.000000000-04:00 Floyd Mayweather considers victory over Conor McGregor such a formality he will put his money where his mouth is, possibly to the tune of $5 million. Amid mounting bipartisan concerns, debating Trump's mental health becomes cottage industry 2017-08-23T20:29:40.000000000-04:00 Talk about President Trump's mental health has gone from quiet whispers to bipartisan concern about stability. Kaepernick's supporters rally outside NFL office 2017-08-23T20:26:19.000000000-04:00 Hundreds of supporters of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick are rallying outside the New York City headquarters of the National Football League to support him. (Aug. 23) How this Kentucky Lottery winner died alone and penniless 2017-08-23T20:25:26.000000000-04:00 David Lee Edwards, from Ashland, Ky., won $27 million in 2001. He lost it all by 2006.
FOX News - Politics Trump, McConnell portray themselves as 'united' after rift 2017-08-23T23:05:00.000000000+00:00 President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are both attempting to portray themselves as united on a political agenda following their recent rift as Congress prepares to return to Washington. Allies use Trump assassination wish scandal to fundraise for Missouri Dem 2017-08-23T22:45:00.000000000+00:00 Allies of the state senator in Missouri fighting to keep her seat after saying she hopes President Trump is assassinated have set up a website that encourages people to donate money to the embattled Democrat. Federal judge again throws out Texas voter ID law 2017-08-23T22:30:00.000000000+00:00 A federal judge Wednesday rejected Texas' revised voter identification requirements, handing another court defeat to Republicans over voting rights. Book claims Hillary Clinton 'put up with' Bill 'grabbing, groping women' 2017-08-23T21:45:00.000000000+00:00 On a day when Hillary Clinton is winning headlines for calling President Trump a "creep" in excerpts of her upcoming book released to MSNBC, another book set for release next week said she put up with Bill Clinton's creepy groping of women. Trump administration threatens to halt travel from countries defying DHS on deportation 2017-08-23T21:25:00.000000000+00:00 The Trump administration is threatening to halt some travel from four countries refusing to cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security on deportations. Dems on defense in Minnesota House race 2017-08-23T21:13:00.000000000+00:00 There’s a congressional race unfolding in Minnesota in a way that could prove to be a test tube for 2020. Paperwork in place for Trump to pardon Sheriff Joe Arpaio 2017-08-23T20:53:00.000000000+00:00 The necessary legal paperwork is in place for President Trump to pardon former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio should he decide to do so, Fox News has learned. Paperwork in place for Trump to pardon ex-Sheriff Arpaio 2017-08-23T20:53:00.000000000+00:00 The necessary legal paperwork is in place for President Trump to pardon former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio should he decide to do so, Fox News has learned. Immigrant who says he was wrongfully deported could be brought back to US for trial 2017-08-23T19:40:00.000000000+00:00 A federal judge is expected to order the first known deported DREAMer to be allowed to return to the U.S. to make his case about why he should be able to stay in the country. Trump's costly conniptions 2017-08-23T19:30:00.000000000+00:00 How will he continue to pay the bill?
BBC News - US and Canada Canada government giving migrants 'false hope' 2017-08-23T23:53:08.000000000+00:00 The country is seeing a surge in refugee claims as migrants cross the border from the US. Donald Trump softens tone to urge 'a new unity' 2017-08-23T21:14:28.000000000+00:00 The US president's conciliatory message contrasts sharply with his raucous rally the night before. Confederate statues covered in Charlottesville 2017-08-23T21:12:45.000000000+00:00 The city council voted to shroud the American Civil War monuments after an angry meeting. Whole Foods shareholders back Amazon deal 2017-08-23T21:02:18.000000000+00:00 Amazon said in June that it would acquire the upscale supermarket chain for $13.7bn. Trump hat judge says stunt was an 'ill-considered' joke 2017-08-23T19:12:32.000000000+00:00 Ontario court justice Bernd Zabel is facing a disciplinary panel for wearing a Trump hat in court. Pennsylvania couple sees 'Jesus' in ultrasound of baby 2017-08-23T18:30:08.000000000+00:00 The couple, who have experienced childbirth complications before, see the image as "a blessing". Taylor Swift announces new album, called Reputation 2017-08-23T16:59:48.000000000+00:00 Exactly three years after Taylor Swift released her fifth studio album 1989 - she's back. Trump luxury hotel given £110,000 Scottish tax rebate 2017-08-23T16:10:56.000000000+00:00 The tax rebate was meant to aid struggling small businesses and revive Scotland's tourism industry. Canadian town refuses to remove swastikas from park 2017-08-23T16:10:20.000000000+00:00 The mayor says the swastikas are part of local history, as the anchor was found by divers. Trump protesters clash with police at Phoenix rally 2017-08-23T15:42:03.000000000+00:00 Police fire pepper spray at protesters outside a rally held by President Donald Trump in Phoenix.
The Huffington Post The Real Story Behind That ‘Blacks for Trump’ Guy At The Arizona Rally 2017-08-23T18:28:52.000000000-04:00 Maurice Symonette pushes wild conspiracy theories and once followed a killer cult leader. Infrastructure Advisers Quit, Say Trump’s Actions Threaten Homeland Security 2017-08-23T18:05:34.000000000-04:00 “You failed to denounce the intolerance and violence of hate groups,” the resigning members wrote. Federal Judge Blocks New Texas Voter ID Law 2017-08-23T18:04:15.000000000-04:00 The state argued the new law fixed intentional discrimination that a judge found in a previous statute. There’s Something Wrong With This Photo Of British Vogue Staffers 2017-08-23T17:41:34.000000000-04:00 Do you see what Naomi Campbell sees? Cigarettes Could Become Less Addictive Thanks To The FDA 2017-08-23T17:05:02.000000000-04:00 Reducing nicotine in cigarettes could be a public health win -- depending on how the reduction is implemented. Northeast States Just Delivered A ‘Major Victory’ Against Climate Change 2017-08-23T16:53:19.000000000-04:00 The regional cap-and-trade market set bold, new targets that fly in the face of the Trump's assault on climate policies. Dave Chappelle Responds To Claims He’s Transphobic 2017-08-23T16:47:08.000000000-04:00 The comedian faces criticism that his new show targets the LGBTQ community once again. Mom Born During Eclipse Gives Birth To Daughter During ... Yep! 2017-08-23T16:44:39.000000000-04:00 The parents are already planning to take their daughter to see the next total solar eclipse in 2024. Ralph Northam Rejects His ‘Family’s Heritage’ Over Monuments, VA GOP Charges 2017-08-23T16:34:49.000000000-04:00 The state's Democratic gubernatorial nominee says he's OK with “turning my back on white supremacy." Charlottesville Shrouds Its Confederate Statues In Black To Mourn Heather Heyer 2017-08-23T15:22:10.000000000-04:00 It's the city's way of honoring the woman killed during a white nationalist rally.
POLITICO - TOP Stories The Media Is Trump's Soviet Union 2017-08-24T00:24:38.000000000+00:00 Pence: U.S. to use 'economic and diplomatic power' to restore democracy in Venezuela 2017-08-23T23:21:26.000000000+00:00 Justice Dept. fights suit over Trump religious liberty order 2017-08-23T23:17:33.000000000+00:00 At issue is whether the executive order illegally favors religious organizations. California Democrats lead attack over Trump's mental health 2017-08-23T22:38:41.000000000+00:00 Some fear focus on president's fitness for office could backfire. Judge rejects revised Texas voter ID law 2017-08-23T22:27:23.000000000+00:00 An appeal is promised after a court rules that the state's process still discriminates against minorities. How the Burden of Afghanistan Could Fall on Trump’s Supporters 2017-08-23T22:17:36.000000000+00:00 New research shows the president performed better in parts of the country with higher Iraq and Afghanistan casualty rates—so he might regret sending more troops into harm’s way. Trump clashed with multiple GOP senators over Russia 2017-08-23T22:03:23.000000000+00:00 The conversations are evidence of rising tensions between the president and congressional Republicans heading into a critical legislative span. When Nazis Filled Madison Square Garden 2017-08-23T21:46:34.000000000+00:00 In 1939, a Bund rally in New York turned violent—and ultimately doomed that era’s American Nazi movement. Could Charlottesville do the same for a new generation of white nationalists? New York PR maven Risa Heller drops Kushner Cos. 2017-08-23T21:40:10.000000000+00:00 Trump met with potential Flake challengers before Phoenix rally 2017-08-23T21:25:28.000000000+00:00 Trump ripped the Arizona senator during the brief meeting, calling him 'the flake.'
The Wall Street Journal - US Galaxy Note 8 First Look: Samsung's Big Phone Is Back 2017-08-23T18:56:05.000000000-04:00 An early size-up of Samsung Electronics Co.’s Note 8, with a 6.3-inch screen, dual-lens camera and a safety-minded battery, from Geoffrey A. Fowler. Famed Plaza Hotel Is On the Block 2017-08-22T09:40:56.000000000-04:00 The Indian owners of the Plaza Hotel have hired a broker to sell the New York City landmark, a sign that a world-wide scramble among investors, celebrities and governments to acquire the property could be nearing an end. Great Wall Expresses Interest in Fiat Chrysler's Jeep 2017-08-21T23:20:28.000000000-04:00 Chinese auto maker Great Wall Motor said it is interested in acquiring Jeep, the profitable U.S. sport-utility-vehicle maker owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Jerry Lewis, Comic Giant of the 20th Century, Dies at 91 2017-08-20T18:26:35.000000000-04:00 Jerry Lewis, the frantic funnyman whose knack for broad comedy took him from the Borscht Belt of upstate New York to the pinnacle of 20th-century stardom, has died, according to his manager. Stop Giving College Athletes Million-Dollar Locker Rooms. Start Paying Them 2017-08-19T12:07:21.000000000-04:00 Big-time college sports programs pour money into absurdly luxurious amenities because compensating players is off the table. U.S. Stocks Open Nearly Unchanged 2017-08-18T09:59:19.000000000-04:00 U.S. stocks opened mostly flat Friday, a day after the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its biggest decline in three months. Dow Falls 274 Points in Biggest Decline in Three Months 2017-08-18T00:08:50.000000000-04:00 The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its biggest decline in three months Thursday, laying bare the fragility of a rally that has sent stock indexes around the world to records. Cisco's Feud With Former Star Executive Turns Personal---And Costly 2017-08-17T16:10:48.000000000-04:00 Arista Networks is grabbing Cisco’s giant networking business, winning over its customers and rankling its top brass. The battle has divided CEO Jayshree Ullal and Cisco’s John Chambers, who were once close colleagues. Dimon's Remarks on Trump, Charlottesville Provoke Discussion Inside J.P. Morgan 2017-08-17T12:08:24.000000000-04:00 J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's public stance against the events in Charlottesville and President Trump's reaction provoked a small number of critical comments among the company's employees. Some Doctors Now Question the Guidance on Finishing Antibiotics 2017-08-14T22:24:15.000000000-04:00 Ending treatment earlier may help prevent dangerous antibiotic resistance, but it’s not the best course of action all the time.
The Atlantic The Atlantic Daily: Back to Backlash 2017-08-23T18:42:30.000000000-04:00 Trump's inflammatory speech in Phoenix, ESPN's blunder over a name, Mattis's meeting in Turkey, and more The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: McConnell: Nothing to See Here 2017-08-23T17:42:45.000000000-04:00 The majority leader said he and Trump are working together on “shared goals” and those who say otherwise are “clearly not part of the conversation.” What Are Sound Weapons? 2017-08-23T17:36:36.000000000-04:00 Attacks on Americans in Cuba are calling attention to how inaudible sound waves can alter moods and perceptions. The Acrostic as a Form of Bureaucratic Dissent 2017-08-23T16:01:10.000000000-04:00 Hiding a message in a resignation letter is provocative—but also passive aggressive. What Netflix Can Offer Shonda Rhimes 2017-08-23T15:41:00.000000000-04:00 Television’s biggest producer is leaving ABC to join the streaming service, the most seismic shift in the Peak TV era yet. The Republican Party Is Enabling an Increasingly Dangerous Demagogue 2017-08-23T15:24:30.000000000-04:00 With every passing day, the stain and responsibility for Trump’s actions stick more lastingly to the Republican establishment. Global Warming Is Threatening Alaska's Prized Wedding Flower 2017-08-23T14:42:00.000000000-04:00 Business is booming for the state’s peony growers. Will climate change ruin things? There Are 11,518 Robert Lees in America 2017-08-23T13:48:37.000000000-04:00 What it’s like to share a name with an infamous historical figure The Atlantic Relaunches iOS App: Featuring Full Magazine Download and Archive 2017-08-23T13:04:05.000000000-04:00 Optimized app is ad-free, with easy-to-use design and seamless offline reading experience How Student Internships Saved a Chicago School 2017-08-23T11:30:00.000000000-04:00 Once on the verge of closing, Chicago Technology Academy has turned itself around with a “real-world” educational initiative.
Slate Today in Conservative Media: Another Pathetic Night for Antifa and the Mainstream Media 2017-08-24T00:11:38.000000000+00:00 A daily roundup of the biggest stories in right-wing media. On Wednesday, conservatives took on both the mainstream media’s reactions to Trump’s Phoenix speech and the night’s protests. “Members of the establishment media reacted in horror after President Donald Trump criticized them again during... Sure, Punching Nazis Feels Good … 2017-08-23T23:24:17.000000000+00:00 Listen to Episode 813 of Slate’s The Gist: Subscribe in iTunes ∙ RSS feed ∙ Download ∙ Play in another tab Slate Plus members: Get your ad-free podcast feed. The antifa movement is resurging. It started in 1920s Europe to fight Hitler and Mussolini and has returned to oppose the current wave of x... The Justice Department Has Backed Off From Its Request for Data About Trump Protesters—but Not Completely 2017-08-23T22:33:05.000000000+00:00 President Trump doesn’t like people who don’t like him—and he has shown again and again that he doesn’t much care about the rule of law either, at least at it applies to the actions of himself and his supporters. So it was shocking last week—but given the tenor of Jeff Session’s Department of J... The Angle: Melting in Phoenix Edition 2017-08-23T22:14:00.000000000+00:00 Too hot for this: Trump’s Phoenix rally on Tuesday was truly embarrassing, Jamelle Bouie writes. The president should just keep on blabbing, Will Saletan thinks; eventually, he’ll hoist himself by his own petard. Jim Newell was there and saw the train go off the rails. Peas in a pod: The presiden... Parents, Don’t Let Your Girls Join the Boy Scouts 2017-08-23T22:11:44.000000000+00:00 The Boy Scouts of America are conducting a “covert campaign” to get girls into their programs, according to a stern letter the Girl Scouts of the USA sent the Boy Scouts board on Monday. The letter, obtained by BuzzFeed, says that the BSA's plan would "result in fundamentally undercutting [the] G... After Charlottesville, Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Doubles Down: Resisting Him Is Resisting “the Hand of God” 2017-08-23T21:31:00.000000000+00:00 Televangelist and pastor Paula White has known Donald Trump since the early 2000s, and she is thought to be the president’s closest spiritual adviser. She prayed at his inauguration, appeared with him when he signed his executive order easing restrictions on pastors engaging in politics, and told... Don't Tell the President, But Congress Is Quietly Planning a Bipartisan, Non-Insane Health Care Bill 2017-08-23T21:10:17.000000000+00:00 Earlier this year, the Republican Party attempted to follow through on promises it had been cynically making its most extreme voters for years by rushing through a destructive, wildly unpopular Affordable Care Act repeal proposal. That effort failed, barely, and now something quite strange is hap... The Obscure EPA Rule That Brought Down a Trump Adviser 2017-08-23T20:38:59.000000000+00:00 On Wednesday’s Trumpcast, Jacob Weisberg spoke to New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe, whose article “Carl Icahn’s Failed Raid on Washington” documents how the billionaire special adviser to President Donald Trump tried to get an obscure Environmental Protection Agency rule changed to be... No Man Is an Island, but Trump Is Drawing Perilously Close 2017-08-23T20:37:00.000000000+00:00 Donald Trump is “in a position right now where he’s much more isolated than he realizes,” Newt Gingrich informed Fox News on Friday. Newt is never right, and yet there, in his comment, was the toll of truth—since he took office in January, Trump’s presidency has amounted to a sustained and method... Future Tense Newsletter: Who Gets to Police the Internet? 2017-08-23T20:00:00.000000000+00:00 Greetings, Future Tensers, As many took to the streets to protest hate, intimidation, and organized racism in the United States, activists also intensified pressure on social media and web hosting companies to crack down on the vitriolic content that appears on their platforms. In one of the most...
Associated Press (AP) - Top Headlines Dutch police detain driver of Spanish van near cancelled gig 2017-08-23T23:41:31.589000000+00:00 THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Police in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam detained the driver of a van with Spanish license plates and a number of gas tanks inside after a concert by an American rock band was cancelled Wednesday night following a threat, the city's mayor said.... Federal judge again tosses out Texas voter ID law 2017-08-23T23:41:31.585000000+00:00 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- A federal judge who has compared Texas' voter ID requirements to a "poll tax" on minorities once again blocked the law Wednesday, rejecting a weakened version backed by the Trump administration and dealing Texas Republicans another court def... Trump-McConnell feud threatens Republican agenda 2017-08-23T22:57:31.765000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump can't enact his agenda without Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell may not have a majority to lead without Trump's help. It's simple, and still so complicated.... Federal judge again tosses out Texas voter ID law 2017-08-23T22:35:25.070000000+00:00 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- A federal judge Wednesday again threw out Texas' voter ID requirements that she previously compared to a "poll tax" on minorities, dealing another court setback to state Republican leaders over voting rights.... Trump-McConnell feud threatens Republican agenda 2017-08-23T22:35:25.067000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump can't enact his agenda without Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell may not have a majority to lead without Trump's help. It's simple, and still so complicated.... Kelly seeks to restore White House order ahead of key fights 2017-08-23T22:13:40.834000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- In his first month on the job, White House chief of staff John Kelly has made significant progress toward imposing discipline on a chaotic operation, even as it's clear he still struggles to have the same effect on the president himself.... Trump administration calls out Egypt on human rights 2017-08-23T22:02:47.476000000+00:00 CAIRO (AP) -- Washington's surprise decision this week to cut or delay nearly $300 million in aid to Egypt is the first time the Trump administration has publicly called out Cairo on its poor human rights record.... Dutch police detain driver of Spanish van near cancelled gig 2017-08-23T21:40:41.760000000+00:00 THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Police in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam detained the driver of a van with Spanish license plates and a number of gas tanks inside after a concert by an American rock band was cancelled Wednesday night following a threat, the city's mayor said.... Wrapped: Charlottesville covers Confederate statues in black 2017-08-23T21:07:46.366000000+00:00 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Workers in Charlottesville draped giant black covers over two statues of Confederate generals on Wednesday to symbolize the city's mourning for a woman killed while protesting a white nationalist rally.... McConnell says he and Trump are united on 'shared goals' 2017-08-23T20:33:39.038000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he and President Donald Trump are in regular contact about "shared goals" and working together to advance them. He says people suggesting otherwise are "clearly not part of the conversation."...
NPR Federal Judge Tosses Out Texas Voter ID Law 2017-08-23T20:43:05.000000000-04:00 U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos issued the injunction, writing that changes did not "fully ameliorate" the law's "discriminatory intent." She had struck down the original law in 2014. For Civilians Trapped In Raqqa, Offensive Against ISIS Presents New Dangers 2017-08-23T20:14:48.000000000-04:00 An Amnesty International report depicts the terrors faced by the Syrian civilians trapped by ISIS fighters. Among those terrors: errant airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition pushing to liberate them. Washington Declares Open Season On Escaped Aquaculture Salmon 2017-08-23T20:07:22.000000000-04:00 State wildlife officials have asked the public to catch as many of the non-native Atlantic salmon as they can after an estimated 5,000 escaped from an aquaculture farm. Justice Department Narrows Request For Visitor Logs To Inauguration Protest Website 2017-08-23T19:51:46.000000000-04:00 Dropping a request for some 1.3 million IP addresses, the Trump Administration says its will instead focus "on evidence of the planning coordination and participation in a criminal act." #HappyBirthday: Quintessential Twitter Feature Turns 10 2017-08-23T18:47:51.000000000-04:00 Originally envisioned as a method of organization, the hashtag has gone from an obscure idea to an indelible part of our communication landscape. Charlottesville Shrouds Its Robert E. Lee And Stonewall Jackson Statues 2017-08-23T18:00:00.000000000-04:00 The black tarps are a gesture of the city's mourning for Heather Heyer, who was struck and killed by a driver while she was protesting against a white supremacist rally on Aug. 12. What Makes A Great Relationship Between President And Congressional Leader? 2017-08-23T16:53:21.000000000-04:00 NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Thomas E. Mann, resident scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, about the relationships between presidents and congressional leaders. How Lawmakers Are Responding To President Trump 2017-08-23T16:53:00.000000000-04:00 At a Phoenix campaign rally, Trump repeatedly attacked Republicans in Congress. He even threatened to shut down the government. September could be the most confrontational month yet in Washington. A Look At How Trump Is Already Campaigning For 2020 2017-08-23T16:53:00.000000000-04:00 We take a look at the ways President Trump is already campaigning for re-election — from Trump TV to rallies. Ex-Intelligence Officers Respond To Trump's Afghanistan Strategy 2017-08-23T16:53:00.000000000-04:00 President Trump said, "We are not nation building again. We are killing terrorists." Ex-intelligence officers say expect a more intense CIA role on both the Afghan and Pakistani sides of the border.
Time Federal Judge Blocks Latest Version of Texas Voter ID Law 2017-08-24T00:53:34.000000000+00:00 The same judge had blocked a previous version of the law in 2014 Mom Who Criticized Louise Linton: She Doesn’t Know ‘What Everyday Americans Deal With’ 2017-08-24T00:19:54.000000000+00:00 "I don't think she has any idea what everyday Americans deal with" Donald Trump’s Campaign Pollster Tweeted Out a Poll That Is Not Great for the President 2017-08-23T23:16:05.000000000+00:00 If a 2020 primary were held today, 50% of the GOP would be most likely to vote for Donald Trump How A Short Meditation Can Help People Drink Less 2017-08-23T23:00:53.000000000+00:00 Just 11 minutes of mindfulness training may help heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol, according to new research in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. People in the study who listened to short audio recordings drank about three fewer beers than usual over the following week, whil... President Trump and Mitch McConnell Insist They’re Getting Along 2017-08-23T22:17:06.000000000+00:00 McConnell says priorities include tax overhaul, spending and other bills Rabbis Drop Out of Jewish Holiday Conference Call With President Trump 2017-08-23T22:04:14.000000000+00:00 "The President’s words have given succor to those who advocate anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia" There’s a New Joker Movie Coming. Here’s Who Should Play Batman’s Nemesis 2017-08-23T21:24:57.000000000+00:00 A new origin story of the Batman villain is in development Here’s Your Guide to the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards 2017-08-23T21:19:44.000000000+00:00 Usually the biggest spectacle of awards season, MTV’s annual Video Music Awards offer an unfiltered glimpse into the lives and wild getups of music’s wildest personalities. This year, Katy Perry is taking the wheel as the evening’s host, while crowd favorites like Lorde, Kendrick Lamar and Fifth ... President Trump Made a Confusing Reference to ‘Clean Coal.’ Here’s What He Probably Meant 2017-08-23T20:55:36.000000000+00:00 President Trump loves to talk about “clean coal,” but even environmentalists were confused by his latest reference. During a rambling campaign speech in Phoenix Tuesday, Trump brought up his support for coal-fired power plants and discussed a method of cleaning coal that seemed not quite right to... President Trump Calls For Unity After Fiery Political Speech 2017-08-23T20:44:01.000000000+00:00 Trump returned to calls for unity and love as he spoke to veterans
The Wall Street Journal - WSJD How Samsung's Recall Shaped Its New Galaxy Note 2017-08-23T20:39:21.000000000-04:00 Rather than cautiously go on the defensive with the new Galaxy Note 8 after last year’s last year’s Note 7 recall, Samsung mobile chief D.J. Koh hammered home a message internally to engineers: Don’t hold back. Uber Racks Up Rides, Losses Amid Setbacks 2017-08-23T19:30:56.000000000-04:00 Uber Technologies Inc.’s scandal-plagued year apparently hasn’t deterred ridership, though the ride-hailing company is still reporting heavy financial losses. New Trick for Reluctant Tech Unicorns: Bring the IPO to Them 2017-08-23T18:59:04.000000000-04:00 A group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs plans to launch an investment vehicle that will offer a richly valued technology startup an alternative route to public ownership. Galaxy Note 8 First Look: Samsung's Big Phone Is Back 2017-08-23T18:56:05.000000000-04:00 An early size-up of Samsung Electronics Co.’s Note 8, with a 6.3-inch screen, dual-lens camera and a safety-minded battery, from Geoffrey A. Fowler. FTC Approves Whole Foods-Amazon Merger 2017-08-23T18:53:14.000000000-04:00 Amazon’s takeover of Whole Foods cleared its biggest hurdle on Wednesday as federal regulators approved the e-commerce giant’s big bet on the more than $700 billion food retail market. Meg Whitman Stands By Statement She Won't Be Uber CEO 2017-08-23T17:55:39.000000000-04:00 The Hewlett Packard Enterprise chief executive repeated that she won’t be the next CEO of Uber following news that the board is considering her again as a candidate. Web-Hosting Company Fights U.S. Request for Inauguration-Protester Data 2017-08-23T17:49:03.000000000-04:00 Web-hosting company DreamHost said a request by federal prosecutors for information about people who used a website to plan protests during President Donald Trump’s inauguration was too broad and could chill legal political activity. Wal-Mart and Google Team Up to Challenge Amazon 2017-08-23T15:25:10.000000000-04:00 Google and Wal-Mart Stores are joining forces in a partnership that includes enabling voice-ordered purchases from the retail giant on Google’s virtual assistant, challenging rival Amazon.com’s grip on the next wave of e-commerce. TurboTax Parent Intuit Names New Finance Chief 2017-08-23T11:28:04.000000000-04:00 Intuit, the maker of TurboTax and QuickBooks, said Chief Financial Officer R. Neil Williams will step down from his post next year after spending nearly 10 years with the company. GoDaddy COO Scott Wagner Returning to Chief Executive Post 2017-08-23T10:15:06.000000000-04:00 GoDaddy Inc. said Tuesday that Chief Operating Officer Scott Wagner will assume the company’s top post after Chief Executive Blake Irving retires at year’s end.
FOX News - US School bus driver accused of driving drunk with 31 students on board 2017-08-24T00:45:00.000000000+00:00 A Georgia school bus driver was arrested after she allegedly drove a bus full of students while until under the influenced of alcohol. College Republican says he got violent threats after he asked Muslim group to condemn terror attacks 2017-08-24T00:15:00.000000000+00:00 The president of a student Republican club at San Diego State University (SDSU) said he received anonymous threats of violence and calls for his resignation after he penned a letter asking for the school’s Muslim association to condemn the recent terror attack in Barcelona. Man accused of filming teen's suicide hears murder evidence 2017-08-24T00:10:01.000000000+00:00 A Utah man charged with murder after prosecutors say he filmed a teenage girl killing herself using a rope he bought for her went before a judge on Wednesday to decide if he'll be tried on a murder charge. Baylor settlements could signal trend of more to come 2017-08-24T00:07:30.000000000+00:00 Baylor University's recent settlement of a high-profile federal lawsuit suggests the nation's largest Baptist school may be willing to reach more deals to help move past its sexual assault scandal. Education Department announces college prep grants 2017-08-23T23:39:35.000000000+00:00 The U.S. Department of Education is awarding a second round of funding for programs that help low-income students aspire to attend college. Cross-burning victims to priest: Apology is not enough 2017-08-23T23:24:08.000000000+00:00 An African-American family that suffered a cross-burning 40 years ago in Maryland has more questions than answers after discovering that the former Klansman responsible has been a Catholic priest in Nevada and Virginia. California woman feared husband who killed her, took son 2017-08-23T23:05:19.000000000+00:00 A friend says a California woman seeking divorce from her husband had fled to a shelter several times before he shot her to death and went on the run with their 9-year-old son. Trump administration calls out Egypt on human rights 2017-08-23T22:39:06.000000000+00:00 Washington's surprise decision this week to cut or delay nearly $300 million in aid to Egypt is the first time the Trump administration has publicly called out Cairo on its poor human rights record. Ex-members detail abuse claims against Christian sect 2017-08-23T22:15:35.000000000+00:00 A judge has ordered that two leaders of a New Mexico paramilitary Christian sect who are facing child sex abuse charges be held on $500,000 secured bonds. Man gets 10 years in prison for wreck that killed 3 children 2017-08-23T22:05:51.000000000+00:00 A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a Texas crash that killed three children in the other car.
Yahoo! - News U.S. erred in declining protections for remote grizzly bears: judge 2017-08-23T19:08:49.000000000-04:00 By Laura Zuckerman SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - U.S. wildlife managers erred when they declined to list as endangered a small population of grizzly bears in the remote reaches of Idaho and northwest Montana, a federal judge has ruled in what conservationists on Wednesday hailed as a huge victory. ... Firefighters BBQ Sausages Made of Pigs They Rescued From Fire, Then Land in Hot Water 2017-08-23T18:15:00.000000000-04:00 The fire department apologized and took down the offending sausage images. Panera's New Cups Show You How Much Sugar You're Drinking, And It's Terrifying 2017-08-23T18:00:07.000000000-04:00 These facts aren't so sweet. NASA releases stunning image of the total solar eclipse from space 2017-08-23T17:46:26.000000000-04:00 NASA offered extensive coverage of the August 21 total solar eclipse and the space agency isn't done sharing. 800-Year-Old Coffin Breaks After Some Genius Tries To Put A Kid Inside It 2017-08-23T17:44:35.000000000-04:00 An 800-year-old coffin was smashed to the floor of a U.K. museum last week after someone reportedly tried to put a child inside it for a photo. Parks Service issues permit for San Francisco rally 2017-08-23T17:26:24.000000000-04:00 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal authorities on Wednesday issued a permit to a politically conservative group for a Saturday afternoon rally in San Francisco that local officials fear could turn violent. Typhoon Hato hits Hong Kong and southern China 2017-08-23T15:55:18.000000000-04:00 Typhoon Hato, a maximum category 10 storm, slammed into Hong Kong, Macau and China's Guangdong province. Thousands of residents along the Chinese coast were evacuated. Charlottesville Shrouds Its Confederate Statues In Black To Mourn Heather Heyer 2017-08-23T15:22:10.000000000-04:00 The city of Charlottesville, Virginia, began draping its Confederate monuments in large black fabric on Wednesday to honor the woman killed while counter-protesting a white nationalist rally in the city earlier this month. The city covered the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Wednesda... Woman Claims 'False Imprisonment' On 'Burning Hot' Plane: 'We Were Melting' 2017-08-23T14:23:29.000000000-04:00 “It was burning hot,” she said. “We were melting.” Woman Lost In Woods For Month Was High On Meth, Police Say 2017-08-23T13:02:23.000000000-04:00 "Me, personally, I think she was on meth," said Bullock County Sherrif Raymond Rodgers.
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Associated Press (AP) - US National Pence in Florida: US won't stand by as Venezuela crumbles 2017-08-24T00:42:35.820000000+00:00 DORAL, Fla. (AP) -- Vice President Mike Pence addressed a sympathetic crowd of Venezuelans in South Florida on Wednesday and pledged the U.S. will use its economic and diplomatic power to push for free elections.... Baylor settlements could signal trend of more to come 2017-08-24T00:09:44.359000000+00:00 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The federal civil lawsuits against Baylor University have piled up for more than a year, accusing the nation's largest Baptist school of repeatedly mishandling, ignoring or stifling claims of sexual and physical abuse of students.... Wrapped: Charlottesville covers Confederate statues in black 2017-08-23T23:47:34.831000000+00:00 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Workers in Charlottesville draped giant black covers over two statues of Confederate generals on Wednesday to symbolize the city's mourning for a woman killed while protesting a white nationalist rally.... Education Department announces college prep grants 2017-08-23T23:47:34.805000000+00:00 HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- The U.S. Department of Education is awarding a second round of funding for programs that help low-income students aspire to attend college. The awards announced this week go to programs whose applications were initially rejected because of formatting errors such as no... Cross-burning victims to priest: Apology is not enough 2017-08-23T23:36:37.239000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Phillip and Barbara Butler hadn't given much thought to the man who burned a cross on their front lawn 40 years ago.... Federal judge again tosses out Texas voter ID law 2017-08-23T23:36:37.232000000+00:00 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- A federal judge who has compared Texas' voter ID requirements to a "poll tax" on minorities once again blocked the law Wednesday, rejecting a weakened version backed by the Trump administration and dealing Texas Republicans another court def... Colin Kaepernick's supporters demonstrate at NFL offices 2017-08-23T23:36:37.143000000+00:00 NEW YORK (AP) -- Supporters of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality against blacks, showed their solidarity with him and his cause at a rally outside the headquarters of the National Football Leagu... Pence in Florida: US won't stand by as Venezuela crumbles 2017-08-23T23:03:40.542000000+00:00 DORAL, Fla. (AP) -- Vice President Mike Pence addressed a sympathetic crowd of Venezuelans in South Florida and pledged the U.S. will use its economic and diplomatic power to push for free elections.... California dad gets 25 to life in son's smothering death 2017-08-23T22:08:34.816000000+00:00 ALHAMBRA, Calif. (AP) -- A California father who admitted killing his 5-year-old son amid a bitter divorce and custody battle was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years to life in prison at a hearing where his sobbing estranged wife wished him eternal hell.... Federal judge again tosses out Texas voter ID law 2017-08-23T21:57:33.148000000+00:00 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- A federal judge Wednesday again threw out Texas' voter ID requirements that she previously compared to a "poll tax" on minorities, dealing another court setback to state Republican leaders over voting rights....
Associated Press (AP) - World Trump administration calls out Egypt on human rights 2017-08-23T21:54:45.608000000+00:00 CAIRO (AP) -- Washington's surprise decision this week to cut or delay nearly $300 million in aid to Egypt is the first time the Trump administration has publicly called out Cairo on its poor human rights record.... Dutch police detain driver of Spanish van near cancelled gig 2017-08-23T21:06:47.609000000+00:00 THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Police in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam detained the driver of a van with Spanish license plates and a number of gas tanks inside after a concert by an American rock band was cancelled Wednesday night following a threat, the city's mayor said.... The Latest: Concert cancelled after warning from Spain 2017-08-23T20:33:38.999000000+00:00 THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- The Latest on the cancellation of a concert by American rock band Allah-Las in the Netherlands (all times local):... Study: 50M at risk of arsenic poisoning in Pakistan 2017-08-23T18:39:41.598000000+00:00 ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Some 50 million people are at risk of arsenic poisoning from contaminated groundwater in Pakistan's Indus Valley - far more than previously thought, according to a new study.... Study: 50M at risk of arsenic poisoning in Pakistan 2017-08-23T18:16:44.727000000+00:00 ISLAMABAD (AP) -- A new study suggests some 50 million people living across Pakistan's Indus Valley are at risk of arsenic poisoning from tainted groundwater.... Trump bashes NAFTA in midst of talks to revamp trade deal 2017-08-23T18:05:42.917000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Just a week into talks to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement, President Donald Trump is already threatening to abandon the 23-year-old pact with Canada and Mexico.... Russian art community turns out to support detained director 2017-08-23T18:05:42.904000000+00:00 MOSCOW (AP) -- To a full house and rapturous applause more suited to one of his sold-out productions, Russian theater and film director Kirill Serebrennikov appeared in court Wednesday and was placed under house arrest pending an investigation into charges that he embezzled government fund... US chastises Cambodia for curtailing press freedom 2017-08-23T17:54:55.764000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States strongly criticized Cambodia on Wednesday for ordering an American democracy group to leave the country and pressuring dissenting news media - chastising a government whose leader says he shares President Donald Trump's disdain for the press.... Russian official says US and Russia aren't in new Cold War 2017-08-23T17:54:55.752000000+00:00 MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia and the United States aren't in a new Cold War despite spiraling tensions, a senior Russian diplomat said in remarks released Wednesday.... Man gets 18 years in UK prison for bomb in airport luggage 2017-08-23T16:55:30.669000000+00:00 LONDON (AP) -- A man who arrived at a British airport for a flight with a pipe bomb in his hand luggage has been sentenced to 18 years in prison....
Google News - U.S. Trump administration to set rules for military transgender ban - Fox News 2017-08-24T00:53:15.000000000+00:00 Fox NewsTrump administration to set rules for military transgender banFox NewsWASHINGTON – The White House is expected to send guidance to the Pentagon in coming days on how to implement a new administration ban on transgender people in the military, issuing a policy that will allow Defense Secre... ESPN Pulls a Broadcaster, Robert Lee, and Encounters a Storm - New York Times 2017-08-24T00:53:00.000000000+00:00 New York TimesESPN Pulls a Broadcaster, Robert Lee, and Encounters a StormNew York TimesCoach Bronco Mendenhall leading Virginia onto the field in 2016. The ESPN announcer Robert Lee had been scheduled to call the Virginia-William and Mary game in Charlottesville on Saturday. Credit Steve Helber/... Harvey crawling toward Texas; could become a hurricane - ABC News 2017-08-24T00:43:29.000000000+00:00 Miami HeraldHarvey crawling toward Texas; could become a hurricaneABC NewsFormer Tropical Storm Harvey continued its craw toward the Texas Gulf Coast on Wednesday and could become a hurricane by the time it makes landfall later this week. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Harvey, currently ... Federal judge again tosses out Texas voter ID law - Washington Post 2017-08-23T23:48:45.000000000+00:00 Washington PostFederal judge again tosses out Texas voter ID lawWashington PostAUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge who has compared Texas' voter ID requirements to a “poll tax” on minorities once again blocked the law Wednesday, rejecting a weakened version backed by the Trump administration and deal... 'I don't know how it got this bad': Trump supporters and protesters meet in Phoenix - Washington Post 2017-08-23T23:48:45.000000000+00:00 Washington Post'I don't know how it got this bad': Trump supporters and protesters meet in PhoenixWashington PostPHOENIX — Just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, at an intersection near the convention center where President Trump was scheduled to hold a campaign rally, two vendors hawked products with co... HUD says Carson did nothing wrong by appearing with Trump - Washington Post 2017-08-23T23:07:40.000000000+00:00 Washington PostHUD says Carson did nothing wrong by appearing with TrumpWashington PostWASHINGTON — Legal experts said Wednesday that Housing Secretary Ben Carson likely did not violate federal law when he appeared with President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. After the appearance Tuesday nigh... You won't want to win the $700 million Powerball jackpot after reading these horror stories - USA TODAY 2017-08-23T23:00:20.000000000+00:00 USA TODAYYou won't want to win the $700 million Powerball jackpot after reading these horror storiesUSA TODAYLOUISVILLE — Dreaming of what you could buy with the $700 million Powerball jackpot? Hold that thought. Before tonight's drawing, you may want to consider these horror stories from past ja... Different Day, Different Audience, and a Completely Different Trump - New York Times 2017-08-23T22:49:56.000000000+00:00 New York TimesDifferent Day, Different Audience, and a Completely Different TrumpNew York TimesPresident Trump spoke Wednesday to the national convention of the American Legion in Reno, Nev. Credit Tom Brenner/The New York Times. RENO, Nev. — President Trump reverted to his script as commander in... Trump-McConnell feud simmers as GOP watches in horror - CNN 2017-08-23T21:58:48.000000000+00:00 CNNTrump-McConnell feud simmers as GOP watches in horrorCNN(CNN) Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell aren't exactly kissing and making up. The unflattering details of a rapidly deteriorating relationship between the President and the Senate Majority Leader spilled out into the open this month -- an ... Why Trump's supporters will never abandon him - BBC News 2017-08-23T21:20:23.000000000+00:00 BBC NewsWhy Trump's supporters will never abandon himBBC NewsThere's been some speculation recently that Donald Trump's luck is finally running out and his support among Republicans is about to collapse. I don't buy it. There is almost no indication in a slew of post-Charlottesville polls that Pr...
US News Indiana to Retrofit Street Lights With LED Technology 2017-08-23T23:26:25.000000000+00:00 The city of Indianapolis will retrofit more than 27,000 city street lights with energy-efficient LED technology and use the savings add 4,000 new street lights in the coming years. Man Faces Murder Charge in Woman's Fatal Stabbing in Minot 2017-08-23T23:25:16.000000000+00:00 Authorities say a 27-year-old man accused of stabbing a woman in Minot faces a murder charge now that the victim has died. Cross-Burning Victims to Priest: Apology Is Not Enough 2017-08-23T23:24:08.000000000+00:00 Black family that suffered a cross-burning 40 years ago has more questions than answers after learning the former Klansman responsible has lived for decades as a Catholic priest. Duke Grad Student Researches How Confederate Sub Crew Died 2017-08-23T23:21:59.000000000+00:00 A Duke University student doing research on the Confederate submarine that was the first submersible to sink an enemy warship says she has figured out how the crew died. Dutch Police Detain Driver of Spanish Van Near Cancelled Gig 2017-08-23T23:20:12.000000000+00:00 Police in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam detained the driver of a van with Spanish license plates and a number of gas tanks inside after a concert by an American rock band was cancelled Wednesday night following a threat, the city's mayor said. The Latest: Phoenix Police Explain Injuries to Arrested Man 2017-08-23T23:20:03.000000000+00:00 The ACLU of Arizona says Phoenix police used excessive crowd-control weapons after a protest turned unruly following a rally by President Donald Trump on Tuesday. In Florida, Who's in Charge of This Confederate Monument? 2017-08-23T23:20:02.000000000+00:00 Florida officials can't agree on who's responsible for a 135-year-old Confederate monument. Citing Lack of Info, City to Audit Its Own Convention Center 2017-08-23T23:19:03.000000000+00:00 A southwest Mississippi city has voted to audit its own convention center, saying a management company isn't providing enough information. The Latest: Florida Unsure Who Is Responsible for Monument 2017-08-23T23:18:46.000000000+00:00 Florida officials can't agree on who's responsible for a 135-year-old Confederate monument in front of the state's Old Capitol. Lawsuit: School Created Culture of Abuse and Excessive Force 2017-08-23T23:16:17.000000000+00:00 A civil rights lawsuit accuses a Pittsburgh-area school with a history of racial tension of creating a culture of verbal abuse and excessive force that allowed resource officers to shock students with stun guns and body slam them.
Reuters - World Civilians under greater threat as Raqqa fight intensifies: Amnesty 2017-08-23T20:09:21.000000000-04:00 BEIRUT (Reuters) - Amnesty International said on Thursday a U.S.-led coalition campaign to oust Islamic State from Syria's Raqqa had killed hundreds of civilians, and those remaining face greater risk as the fight intensifies in its final stages. As Syria war tightens, U.S. and Russia military hotlines humming 2017-08-23T20:00:14.000000000-04:00 AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar (Reuters) - Even as tensions between the United States and Russia fester, there is one surprising place where their military-to-military contacts are quietly weathering the storm: Syria. Dutch foil possible attack on tip from Spain; no Barcelona link 2017-08-23T19:48:49.000000000-04:00 AMSTERDAM/MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish man was detained by Dutch police on Wednesday after he was found driving a van with gas canisters near a Rotterdam venue where a rock concert was canceled due to a threat of a possible attack. Mali governor returns to northern state as part of ceasefire 2017-08-23T18:53:53.000000000-04:00 BAMAKO (Reuters) - Rival armed groups in northern Mali agreed to the return of a state governor to the desert city of Kidal for the first time in years as part of a ceasefire deal signed on Wednesday after weeks of fighting. Firefighters battle blaze at store in east London 2017-08-23T18:16:54.000000000-04:00 LONDON (Reuters) - The London Fire Brigade said on Wednesday that 15 fire engines and 97 firefighters and officers were tackling a huge blaze in a discount store in the east of the city. Cambodia orders U.S.-funded group to leave in new anti-American move 2017-08-23T18:08:18.000000000-04:00 PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia ordered the U.S.-funded National Democratic Institute to stop activities and remove foreign staff on Wednesday in the latest move by Prime Minister Hun Sen's government against American interests ahead of elections next year. Qatar says to return its ambassador to Iran: foreign ministry 2017-08-23T17:09:00.000000000-04:00 DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar said on Wednesday its ambassador to Iran, who was withdrawn in January last year, would return to Iran. Air strikes near Houthi checkpoint kill at least 35 in Yemen 2017-08-23T17:07:01.000000000-04:00 DUBAI (Reuters) - At least 35 people were killed in air strikes that hit a hotel near a Houthi-controled outpost outside the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Wednesday, a medic said, and a Saudi-led coalition spokesman said it conducted the strike against its Houthi adversary. Brazil's Lula says party may field someone else in 2018 2017-08-23T16:29:48.000000000-04:00 PENEDO, Brazil (Reuters) - Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told Reuters on Wednesday that his recent conviction for corruption might mean that his Workers Party will have to field a candidate other than him in next year's election. Russian ambassador to Sudan found dead in his home 2017-08-23T16:09:22.000000000-04:00 KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Russia's ambassador to Sudan, Mirgayas Shirinskiy, was found dead at his home in Khartoum on Wednesday, the Sudanese police said.
NBC News - U.S. News FTC Won't Block Amazon's Purchase of Whole Foods 2017-08-24T00:35:00.000000000+00:00 Earlier Wednesday, Whole Foods shareholders approved the $13.7 billion merger, which the grocery workers' union called a threat to its employees. U.N. Committee Calls on U.S. to Unequivocally Reject Racist Hate 2017-08-24T00:23:00.000000000+00:00 The statement from the U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination issued Wednesday did not name President Donald Trump, but it is the president himself who has been criticized more than anyone else for what many said were inappropriate responses to the racism on display in Charlot... Army Drill Sergeants Suspended for Alleged Sexual Misconduct 2017-08-24T00:15:18.000000000+00:00 The Army announced it has suspended drill sergeants accused of sexual misconduct with trainees at Fort Benning. Can Vitamin C Prevent Leukemia? 2017-08-23T22:16:00.000000000+00:00 New studies shed light on the links between vitamins and cancer. Two show vitamin C might prevent leukemia, while high doses of B may worsen lung cancer risk. A Whole New World: Columbus Statue Could Be Considered for Removal 2017-08-23T22:14:27.000000000+00:00 New York City is conducting its own review over "symbols of hate" and possibly taking aim at Christopher Columbus. 2 Charlottesville Confederate Statues Covered in Black 2017-08-23T21:39:48.000000000+00:00 Charlottesville city council decided on Tuesday to cover the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson in a black tarp. Who Is the 'American' Boy in New ISIS Video? 2017-08-23T20:04:00.000000000+00:00 ISIS put out a video that features 10-year-old 'Yousef,' who says he is American and the son of a U.S. soldier. School Petition Compares Classroom Pride Flag to Confederate Flag 2017-08-23T19:40:04.000000000+00:00 An anonymous group of students and teachers in Auburn, Alabama have signed a petition to have a rainbow pride flag removed from a classroom. All in the Family: Father and Son Busted for Allegedly Peddling Opioids 2017-08-23T19:18:00.000000000+00:00 A father and son from Staten Island, New York City were busted for using the darknet to allegedly deal potentially deadly opioids. Ohio Officer in Viral Video Striking Man Suspended 15 Days 2017-08-23T19:01:00.000000000+00:00 Euclid Police Chief Scott Meyer said it was the maximum number of days he could give officer Michael Amiott under departmental rules.
The Daily Beast Game of Thrones’ Richard Dormer on Being the Obi-Wan Kenobi of Westeros 2017-08-23T12:00:00.000000000+00:00 Best known as the eye-patched man who cannot be killed, Beric Dondarrion, actor Richard Dormer opens up about his character’s flaming swords and seven lives. ‘Sassy Trump’ Is Your New Favorite Superhero 2017-08-23T11:15:02.000000000+00:00 Character actor Peter Serafinowicz on the inspiration for his ‘Sassy Trump’ videos, starring as The Tick in the new Amazon series, and infamously voicing Darth Maul. A Rocket Scientist, a Sub, and the Headless Torso Identified as Journalist Kim Wall 2017-08-23T10:23:56.000000000+00:00 A journalist disappears. A headless, limbless torso washes up on a beach in Denmark. How Kim Walls lost her life covering the story of a homemade submarine. Lindsey Vonn Calls Leaked Nude Photos of Her and Ex Tiger Woods a ‘Despicable Invasion of Privacy’ 2017-08-23T10:20:35.000000000+00:00 Olympian Lindsey Vonn declared the hacking and publication of her private images ‘despicable.’ Few would disagree, but can the pictures’ march across the internet be stopped? This Guy Tricks Pro-Trump Media Into Confusing Every Campaign Rally for the 2016 Cavaliers Championship Parade 2017-08-23T09:55:05.000000000+00:00 Yes, there are thousands of people in the viral image. Unfortunately for far-right Twitter, they're sports fans, not Trumpkins. Charlottesville Can’t Pull Down Confederate Statues, So It Covered Them Instead 2017-08-23T09:52:20.000000000+00:00 Barely an hour after the city thought it temporarily solved its problem, an tie-dyed man denouncing both sides tried to free General Lee from his black shroud. ‘This Is Not Hazing. This Is Rape’: Inside a Texas Town’s Football Nightmare 2017-08-23T09:00:00.000000000+00:00 How a varsity sex-abuse scandal threatened to tear apart Small Town, U.S.A. Donald Trump Rolled a Large Grenade Into a Government Funding Fight 2017-08-23T08:24:03.000000000+00:00 A shutdown threat over the border wall has Republicans torn. Some like the bravado. Others think it will blow up in the president’s face. Russian Spies’ Hacker-for-Hire Pleads Not Guilty to Cracking Yahoo 2017-08-23T08:19:02.000000000+00:00 U.S. and Russian intelligence agencies usually spar behind closed doors. On Wednesday, it was in open court. Prince Harry Pulls Back on His Attacks on Prince Charles Over Cortege 2017-08-23T07:56:48.000000000+00:00 He said earlier this year that being made to walk in his mother’s funeral cortége was wrong and damaging. Following a perception he was attacking his dad, he’s trying to row back.
The New York Times - Paul Krugman - CHECK PER 09/08/2017 The Political Failure of Trickle-Down Economics 2017-08-20T21:26:32.000000000+00:00 What did Reagan actually accomplish? Friday Night Music: Warpaint, Elephants 2017-08-19T01:00:25.000000000+00:00 That jam at the end ... Whither Trumpism? 2017-08-18T17:48:32.000000000+00:00 Goodbye economic nationalism, hello even more racism. Friday Night Music: Sarah Jarosz Does Prince 2017-08-11T21:28:04.000000000+00:00 When acoustic doves cry. How Bad Will It Be If We Hit The Debt Ceiling? 2017-08-07T14:30:30.000000000+00:00 Will markets treat it as a mere glitch? Friday Night Music: I’m With Her At Beacon Theater 2017-08-04T20:37:14.000000000+00:00 Beauty in bad times. Structural Unemployment: Yes, It Was Humbug 2017-08-04T17:53:04.000000000+00:00 But nobody ever admits being wrong about anything. Heritage On Health, 1989 2017-07-30T20:20:08.000000000+00:00 Guess who invented Obamacare? The Great Health Care Coverup 2017-07-25T21:22:18.000000000+00:00 McConnell's norm-breaking is a lot like Trump's. Some Pundit Meta On Our Twin Crises 2017-07-22T16:56:40.000000000+00:00 Why I'm mostly writing about health care.
Newsmax.com At Least 26 Confederate Monuments Removed Since Charlottesville 2017-08-23T20:38:46.000000000-04:00 At least 26 Confederate-era monuments have been taken down around the U.S following the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12, which started when white nationalists opposing the removal of a statue of... Trump Aide's Email Under Scrutiny in Russia Probe: Report 2017-08-23T19:51:31.000000000-04:00 Congressional investigators have found an email from a top Trump campaign aide that referenced an attempt last year to connect officials with Russian President Vladimir Putin, CNN reported Wednesday.According to "multiple sources," the aide, Rick Dearborn, who is now... Kelly Seeks to Restore White House Order Ahead of Key Fights 2017-08-23T19:45:01.000000000-04:00 In his first month on the job, White House chief of staff John Kelly has made significant progress toward imposing discipline on a chaotic operation, even as it's clear he still struggles to have the same effect on the president himself.The White House is a less contentious... WSJ Editor Criticizes Own Reporters on Trump Rally Coverage 2017-08-23T19:41:55.000000000-04:00 The Wall Street Journal editor in chief Gerard Baker early Wednesday sent out emails criticizing his staff over "commentary dressed up as news reporting" of President Donald Trump's rally in Phoenix, according to emails reviewed by The New York Times. Pence in Florida: US Won't Stand by as Venezuela Crumbles 2017-08-23T19:29:04.000000000-04:00 Vice President Mike Pence addressed a sympathetic crowd of Venezuelans in South Florida and pledged the U.S. will use its economic and diplomatic power to push for free elections.Pence spoke at a church in the city of Doral, the exile enclave, to a crowd of about 300. They... Democratic Operative's PR Firm Drops Kushner Cos. as Client 2017-08-23T19:10:49.000000000-04:00 A New York public relations expert has reportedly dropped the family real estate company of President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as a client. Federal Judge Again Tosses out Texas Voter ID Law 2017-08-23T18:47:37.000000000-04:00 A federal judge Wednesday again threw out Texas' voter ID requirements that she previously compared to a "poll tax" on minorities, dealing another court setback to state Republican leaders over voting rights.U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos rejected a weakened... Air Force Awards Two $900M Deals for Cruise Missile Nuke 2017-08-23T18:36:20.000000000-04:00 The Air Force announced Wednesday it awarded $900 million contracts each to Lockheed Martin Corp. and Raytheon Co. to begin preliminary work on a new nuclear-capable cruise missile for the B-21 stealth bomber. NAACP Wants Meeting with NFL Commissioner About Kaepernick 2017-08-23T18:08:10.000000000-04:00 The NAACP on Wednesday called for a meeting with the NFL to discuss the fate of quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality against African-Americans.The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback once took his team to... Journalists Concerned for Safety After Trump Rally Rant 2017-08-23T17:58:16.000000000-04:00 President Donald Trump's attack on the news media is "incitement," said one ABC reporter, and journalists are concerned about potentially violent reactions from the public, according to a report in The Daily Caller.
FOX News - World Mexico human rights official says reporter wasn't target 2017-08-23T23:45:39.000000000+00:00 The assailants who killed a crime reporter in the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz appeared to be targeting two other people also slain in the attack, not the journalist, the country's top human rights official said Wednesday. Rotterdam concert canceled after terror warning, van with gas bottles found 2017-08-23T23:45:00.000000000+00:00 Police in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam said Wednesday that a scheduled concert by an American rock band was canceled after authorities received a tip about a "terror threat" from Spanish police. Dutch police detain driver of Spanish van near cancelled gig 2017-08-23T23:20:12.000000000+00:00 Police in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam detained the driver of a van with Spanish license plates and a number of gas tanks inside after a concert by an American rock band was cancelled Wednesday night following a threat, the city's mayor said. The Latest: Stopped van thought unrelated to Spain attacks 2017-08-23T22:46:27.000000000+00:00 The Latest on the cancellation of a concert by American rock band Allah-Las in the Netherlands (all times local): 12:35 a.m. Cuba 'acoustic attack' gave U.S. diplomats brain injuries, medical records show 2017-08-23T21:45:00.000000000+00:00 U.S. diplomats were diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injuries and damage to the central nervous system from exposure to an “acoustic attack” in Cuba last year, CBS News reported Wednesday, citing obtained medical records. Dozens missing as boat carrying 70 people sinks in Brazil 2017-08-23T21:15:00.000000000+00:00 A boat carrying 70 people sank on a major river in northern Brazil with at least seven dead and dozens missing, authorities said Wednesday. Egypt angered by US aid cut over human rights concerns 2017-08-23T20:19:25.000000000+00:00 Egypt's foreign ministry on Wednesday snubbed White House adviser Jared Kushner and U.S. officials who arrived with him in Cairo, apparently in protest over the Trump administration's move to cut and delay aid to Egypt. The Latest: US criticizes Cambodia for ordering group out 2017-08-23T20:03:13.000000000+00:00 The Latest on Cambodia kicking out a U.S. nonprofit promoting democracy (all times local): 3:57 p.m. Mexico court re-sentences kingpin in 1985 DEA agent slaying 2017-08-23T19:26:32.000000000+00:00 A court in Mexico has re-sentenced convicted drug lord Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo for the 1985 killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent. German school builds $67G fence to keep out 'filthy' prostitutes 2017-08-23T18:33:00.000000000+00:00 A Berlin school reportedly has built a 400-foot long, $67,000 fence to protect its students from an unusual threat: groups of “filthy” prostitutes.
The New York Times - Opinion Op-Ed Contributor: What Does America Stand For? We Asked Teenagers 2017-08-23T22:36:43.000000000+00:00 This is how our country looks today to a few of the young people who will help to shape its future. Op-Ed Contributor: No Alternative for The Village Voice 2017-08-23T22:22:39.000000000+00:00 The end of the print edition of The Village Voice has the unmistakable feel of one more piece of Old New York slipping away. Op-Ed Contributor: Long Live The Village Voice 2017-08-23T22:13:27.000000000+00:00 A fierceness about rights and representation permeated the place. Op-Ed Contributor: I Won’t Make Jesus Bow Down to Xi Jinping 2017-08-23T19:50:38.000000000+00:00 I was taught to love my neighbor as myself. That’s why I became a democracy activist — and why I will be barred from becoming a pastor. Op-Ed Contributor: All the President’s Preachers 2017-08-23T19:48:06.000000000+00:00 Trump’s business advisers took a moral stand. Why won’t his evangelical advisers do the same? Op-Docs: Have Head Shot, Seeking Wife 2017-08-23T19:26:57.000000000+00:00 Is a single photograph enough to find your soul mate? Letters: Bicycle Safety on Busy City Streets 2017-08-23T18:28:20.000000000+00:00 Readers criticize texting pedestrians, drivers oblivious to bicycles and cyclists who ignore the rules. Letter: The Complexity of Congo 2017-08-23T18:25:53.000000000+00:00 A professor of international relations describes a country of contrasts. Letters: Federal Help for Arizona 2017-08-23T18:23:42.000000000+00:00 A law professor says Democrats should make clear to conservatives how dependent they are on federal assistance. Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Right Way to Brag on Instagram 2017-08-23T14:42:44.000000000+00:00 Tips for the spouses of cabinet secretaries or anyone else who needs them.
CNBC - World News Venture investor Palihapitiya mimics Warren Buffett, creating a new tech holding company 2017-08-24T00:53:00.000000000+00:00 After spending years touting the Berkshire Hathaway Model, Palihapitiya has created a tech holding company in Buffett's image. Asia markets trade sideways following Wall Street dip on Trump government shutdown threat 2017-08-24T00:25:00.000000000+00:00 Asian stocks traded sideways after President Trump's threat about a government shutdown halted a recovery in the dollar. Exxon Mobil misled the public on climate change, Harvard study finds 2017-08-23T22:07:00.000000000+00:00 Exxon acknowledged climate change in research and communications but sowed doubt in ads, researchers found. Here's a taste of how much smarter your iPhone will be in September 2017-08-23T21:20:00.000000000+00:00 Apple launched new developer tools that allow apps to take advantage of machine learning to identify everything from foods to poison ivy. Check it out. Concert in the Netherlands cancelled after terror warning from Spain 2017-08-23T21:02:00.000000000+00:00 Rotterdam police stopped a van with gas bottles close to the venue of a concert that was cancelled after a threat. Typhoon batters Macau, taking casino stocks with it 2017-08-23T19:34:00.000000000+00:00 Union Gaming analyst Grant Govertsen believes the typhoon will hurt Macau's casino revenues. Brazil may be in crisis but it’s still ‘a very good place to make money’ 2017-08-23T16:33:00.000000000+00:00 Hedge funds are growing in Brazil amid political and economic upheaval, N.Y. Times reports. Here's the big flaw in Trump's Afghanistan plan 2017-08-23T16:14:00.000000000+00:00 Congress needs to step in on Afghanistan, says the National Review's Kevin Williamson. Here's why oil’s future is grim 2017-08-23T15:51:00.000000000+00:00 The world is rapidly moving away from fossil fuels as electric vehicles and other clean machines take over. Samsung ‘fixed’ what it did wrong in China and is ready to take off, mobile chief says 2017-08-23T15:00:00.000000000+00:00 Samsung has struggled in China against upstarts like Oppo, Vivo and Huawei.
Chicago Tribune - News New lane on Lake Shore Drive and parking garage proposed for Obama center 2017-08-23T17:36:15.000000000-07:00 Hoping to ease concerns about plans to close Cornell Drive at the site of the proposed Obama Presidential Library, the Chicago Department of Transportation wants to add a lane to Lake Shore Drive near the site and two extra lanes to a portion of Stony Island Avenue, officials said on Wednesday.... Police: Northwestern rower who was ejected and drowned couldn't swim 2017-08-23T16:40:20.000000000-07:00 A Northwestern University rower who drowned in April after being ejected from his racing boat told a teammate a few days before his death that he couldn't swim, according to an Illinois State Police report.The report into Mohammed Ramzan's death, released to the Tribune under a Freedom of Informa... Teen shot by cop: 'He told me, I'm lucky that he didn't kill me' 2017-08-23T16:30:45.000000000-07:00 A teen who was shot by a Chicago police officer now on trial on charges of using unreasonable force testified Wednesday that the officer told him after the shooting that he was lucky he didn't kill him.Officer Marco Proano faces civil rights charges for shooting 16 times into a car full of teens... Durbin: Rauner playing regional politics 'beneath the dignity' of the office 2017-08-23T16:17:19.000000000-07:00 Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on Wednesday accused Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of playing regional politics to try to pit the rest of Illinois against Chicago, calling it "beneath the dignity" of his office.The state's senior U.S. senator and the Senate's No. 2 Democrat also said he would "pr... Decatur sailor said to be among missing from USS McCain; Navy reports some remains found 2017-08-23T16:16:23.000000000-07:00 Navy divers searching a flooded compartment of the USS John S. McCain found remains of some of the 10 sailors missing in a collision between the warship and an oil tanker, the U.S. Pacific Fleet commander said Tuesday as he promised a full investigation. Adm. Scott Swift also said at a news confe... Mother of 6 seeks sanctuary in a Chicago church to avoid deportation 2017-08-23T16:06:00.000000000-07:00 Instead of turning herself over to immigration officials, Francisca Lino is taking sanctuary in the same Chicago church that protected immigration activist Elvira Arellano. Lino, 50, a Bolingbrook resident and mother of six children — five of them U.S. citizens — was scheduled to meet with U.S.... Jury awards $148 million to woman paralyzed after O'Hare bus shelter collapse 2017-08-23T15:53:00.000000000-07:00 A Cook County jury on Wednesday awarded $148 million to a suburban woman who was partially paralyzed by a collapsing O'Hare International Airport bus shelter during an August storm two years ago. Tierney Darden, 26, of Vernon Hills, the woman injured by the falling shelter, held her left hand up... Emanuel, suburban mayors press for Rauner override on school funding 2017-08-23T15:17:53.000000000-07:00 Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday added a dozen suburban mayors to his ongoing appeal to state lawmakers to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a state education spending package, saying they also want an end to the impasse.The mayor has spent weeks saying Democrats' version of a rewrite of Illino... CPS debuts new high school application website 2017-08-23T14:13:37.000000000-07:00 Chicago Public Schools launched its new high school application website on Wednesday, allowing students and guardians a first opportunity to research programs through the online process before a three-month bidding period begins in October.That means eighth-graders who will begin classes next mon... Social media fuels rumors, fights after police shoot at car: 'Nobody was shot. You can all go home' 2017-08-23T13:54:00.000000000-07:00 The two women, mothers of young men, cried and shouted as they stood near the Discount Mega Mall in Little Village on Tuesday night. Both heard their sons had been shot.People around them spoke of a dead boy lying somewhere at the mall on 26th and Whipple streets, killed by police. Someone said...
Yahoo! - US U.S. judge throws out Texas voter ID law supported by Trump 2017-08-23T20:37:51.000000000-04:00 A federal court judge on Wednesday threw out a Texas voter identification law that was supported by the Trump administration, but the state's attorney general said his office would appeal the ruling. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos of the Southern District of Texas said the state did no... U.S. erred in declining protections for remote grizzly bears: judge 2017-08-23T19:08:49.000000000-04:00 By Laura Zuckerman SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - U.S. wildlife managers erred when they declined to list as endangered a small population of grizzly bears in the remote reaches of Idaho and northwest Montana, a federal judge has ruled in what conservationists on Wednesday hailed as a huge victory. ... U.S. court throws out Texas voter ID law supported by Trump 2017-08-23T19:06:33.000000000-04:00 "Today's ruling is outrageous," Paxton said in a statement, adding that changes to the law passed by the Republican-controlled Texas legislature included all of those asked for by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that includes Texas. Charlottesville shrouds divisive Confederate statues in black cloth 2017-08-23T18:35:56.000000000-04:00 To applause from spectators, workers in Charlottesville, Virginia, covered two statues of Confederate generals with black tarpaulins on Wednesday in honor of the woman who was killed during a rally by white nationalists in the liberal-leaning college town. The council wants to remove the statues... Arizona ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional: U.S. judge 2017-08-23T17:15:52.000000000-04:00 The decision by Judge A. Wallace Tashima issued on Tuesday came in response to a lawsuit by students and parents challenging the law, which ended a Mexican American Studies, or MAS, program run by the Tucson school district. "The Court is convinced that decisions regarding the MAS program were m... White House has prepared pardon documents for ex-Arizona sheriff Arpaio: CNN 2017-08-23T17:14:07.000000000-04:00 The White House has prepared paperwork for U.S. President Donald Trump to pardon Joe Arpaio, the controversial former Arizona sheriff convicted last month of criminal contempt in a racial profiling case, CNN reported on Wednesday. White House officials declined to comment, but an administration ... Cheap oil undercuts U.S. rail, bus service: study 2017-08-23T17:03:16.000000000-04:00 Cheap gasoline is squeezing U.S. bus companies and the Amtrak passenger rail system that bet more consumers would embrace alternatives to driving for trips shorter than 400 miles, a study by researchers at DePaul University concluded. The study, released Tuesday, found nine metropolitan areas in... Cuba 'incidents' caused brain injury, nerve damage to diplomats: CBS News 2017-08-23T16:56:11.000000000-04:00 A doctor who evaluated American and Canadian diplomats working in Cuba diagnosed them with conditions as serious as mild traumatic brain injury and damage to the central nervous system, CBS News said on Wednesday, citing medical records it reviewed. The diplomats had complained of symptoms inclu... Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Aug 23) - Arizona, Phoenix, Filibuster 2017-08-23T16:44:55.000000000-04:00 The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS. State Department science envoy resigns over Trump's Charlottesville response 2017-08-23T16:44:55.000000000-04:00 One of the U.S. State Department's three science envoys publicly resigned on Wednesday, the latest in a wave of defections over President Donald Trump's response to a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Trump told reporters last week that "both sides" were to blame for the viol...
CNN - U.S. City finds fabric to cover Confederate statues 2017-08-24T00:59:33.000000000+00:00 Officials in Charlottesville, Virginia, have found black fabric big enough to shroud two controversial Confederate statues -- and the covers could be in place by week's end, the City Council clerk said. 6.4 pound tumor successfully removed from rescue Poodle 2017-08-23T22:29:22.921000000+00:00 Powerball Frenzy in the Poconos 2017-08-23T22:29:22.917000000+00:00 Popular Zoo elephant Lisa dies at age 44 2017-08-23T22:29:22.912000000+00:00 Ex-sheriff sentenced in federal case 2017-08-23T22:29:22.906000000+00:00 Texas boys can't go to school because of long hair 2017-08-23T22:29:22.851000000+00:00 Boy wants to solve mom's murder 2017-08-23T22:29:22.845000000+00:00 "Klan" street sign stolen from town 2017-08-23T22:29:22.840000000+00:00 Man scams single mom out of home 2017-08-23T22:29:22.834000000+00:00 Jogger shares story of survival 2017-08-23T22:29:22.827000000+00:00
The New York Times - Editorials Mr. Trump Sides With Wall Street; You Lose 2017-08-23T03:21:03.000000000-05:00 If the Trump administration gets its way, an Obama-era rule to protect retirement savings will not be enforced until mid-2019, at the earliest. Mr. Trump on Afghanistan: More of the Same; No End in Sight 2017-08-22T13:35:24.000000000-05:00 The president’s vague plan can’t be called a strategy. His goal, other than “victory” in a war that’s gone on for 16 years, is unclear. The Game of the Name 2017-08-22T03:21:46.000000000-05:00 Is it worth it for the M.T.A. to brand subway stops? The Irish Spring Street station? Why Is the Fed So Scared of Inflation? 2017-08-22T03:21:30.000000000-05:00 When workers still need help, the Fed is focusing on the wrong problem. Kurds’ Risky Dream of Independence 2017-08-22T03:21:24.000000000-05:00 It is an understandable goal. But first they need democratic institutions, a strong economy and support from Iraq and other countries. The City That Ought to Sleep 2017-08-21T03:21:18.000000000-05:00 Napping isn’t a character flaw, and politicians shouldn’t pretend that it is. Gov. Cuomo’s Wise Move on Congestion Pricing 2017-08-20T20:47:05.000000000-05:00 Support has been hard to come by, but it’s an efficient way to raise money for mass transit, cut down on traffic and limit pollution. The Failing Trump Presidency 2017-08-19T14:55:07.000000000-05:00 Faced with a volatile, unfit president, what remedies do Americans have? After the Terror in Barcelona 2017-08-18T22:36:00.000000000-05:00 We know there will be more attacks. But how do societies that celebrate openness live with that? The Gunmen at ‘Free Speech’ Rallies 2017-08-18T22:28:47.000000000-05:00 In brandishing weapons, militias added an edge of intimidation to protests that were ostensibly called as an exercise of constitutional rights.
FOX News - Opinion Court rules high school football coach cannot pray on the field 2017-08-23T23:15:00.000000000+00:00 A Washington state high school football coach who was punished for taking a knee at the 50-yard line for a post-game prayer violated the U.S. Constitution, according to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Charles Barkley's common sense on Confederate statues makes him a hero for our time 2017-08-23T19:00:00.000000000+00:00 F. Scott Fitzgerald said there are no second acts in American lives, but Charles Barkley has proved him wrong. Marc Thiessen: Does Trump want to make Chuck Schumer Majority Leader? Attacks on GOP senators are toxic 2017-08-23T18:45:00.000000000+00:00 Why would a Republican president attack one of his party’s most vulnerable incumbents at time when the GOP holds such a narrow majority that it cannot pass legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare — or much of anything else for that matter? Gregg Jarrett: Trump vs. crooks, liars and the liberal media 2017-08-23T18:22:00.000000000+00:00 President Trump’s speech in Phoenix brought out the usual cast of misfits and miscreants. ESPN and Karl Marx – the first battleground is the re-writing of history 2017-08-23T17:08:00.000000000+00:00 ESPN recently targeted an Asian American for re-assignment due to the possibility that his name, Robert Lee, might offend black Americans. Anti-Trump agenda in Congress laying waste to the party of Lincoln and Reagan 2017-08-23T15:24:00.000000000+00:00 Isn’t it time the president stage an intervention to save Congress from itself? As leader of the Republican Party, the president has every right, even a duty, to intervene when it becomes clear his own party leadership is not only obstructing the will of the people, but is doing damage to the cou... Hey ESPN -- Robert E. Lee was not Asian-American 2017-08-23T14:44:00.000000000+00:00 ESPN pulled a veteran college football announcer from the season-opener between the University of Virginia and William & Mary because of the announcer’s name – Robert Lee. Trump’s Wall and immigration reform – Dreamers, deportations and a deal? 2017-08-23T14:40:00.000000000+00:00 Paradoxically this President, so roundly derided as anti-Mexican and xenophobic, represents the best chance in decades at real, substantive immigration reform – and on “America First” terms. ESPN yanks Robert Lee and becomes a metaphor for everything wrong in media 2017-08-23T13:15:00.000000000+00:00 Some news stories are so insane that the first reaction has to be disbelief. 'Time for Jews to leave Europe?' Is Barcelona's chief rabbi right? 2017-08-23T10:00:00.000000000+00:00 The reaction of BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) Catalonia to the terrorist onslaughts in Barcelona and across Catalonia this past week was instructive.
ABC News - International Harvey crawling toward Texas; could become a hurricane 2017-08-23T20:43:28.000000000-04:00 Former Tropical Storm Harvey crawling toward the Texas Gulf Coast, could become a hurricane by the time it makes landfall later this week Germany's Merkel says America-first attitude will hurt US 2017-08-23T20:04:12.000000000-04:00 German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that she understands the support in the United States for the America-first attitude that got Donald Trump elected but that in the end, it will only hurt the country. How Republicans are responding to Trump's government shutdown threat 2017-08-23T19:55:58.000000000-04:00 The threat related to the building of the border wall. How Republicans are responding to Trump's government shutdown threat 2017-08-23T19:55:58.000000000-04:00 The threat related to the building of the border wall. Mexico human rights official says reporter wasn't target 2017-08-23T19:47:42.000000000-04:00 The assailants who killed a crime reporter in the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz appeared to be targeting two other people also slain in the attack, not the journalist 10 dead, dozens missing after boat sinks on Brazil river 2017-08-23T18:43:03.000000000-04:00 Authorities say a boat carrying 70 people has sunk on a major river in northern Brazil, leaving at least 10 dead and dozens missing 10 dead, dozens missing after boat sinks on Brazil river 2017-08-23T18:43:03.000000000-04:00 Authorities say a boat carrying 70 people has sunk on a major river in northern Brazil, leaving at least 10 dead and dozens missing Venezuela's ousted prosecutor accuses Maduro of corruption 2017-08-23T17:12:27.000000000-04:00 Venezuela's recently ousted chief prosecutor accuses President Nicolas Maduro of participating in acts of corruption Mexico court re-sentences kingpin in 1985 DEA agent slaying 2017-08-23T15:56:16.000000000-04:00 A court in Mexico has re-sentenced convicted drug lord Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo for the 1985 killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent Swedish journalist's torso found in submarine death mystery 2017-08-23T15:43:12.000000000-04:00 Danish police say a headless torso found on a beach off Copenhagen has been identified as that of missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall
The New York Times - DealBook Uber, Mired in Corporate Scandals, Sees Uptick in Bookings 2017-08-23T22:20:14.000000000+00:00 The privately held ride-hailing company on Wednesday disclosed that its business jumped and that its losses narrowed to $645 million in the second quarter. Mathew Martoma’s Insider Trading Conviction Is Upheld 2017-08-23T22:00:06.000000000+00:00 But a dissenting opinion may set the stage for his lawyers to ask for the entire appellate court to consider the appeal. Breakingviews: Stock Handouts to Drivers Could Help Steady Uber 2017-08-23T20:52:23.000000000+00:00 Such a move would bolster Uber’s damaged brand and help keep drivers. But the S.E.C. would need to approve and existing investors could present a roadblock. Russian Conglomerate’s $2.3 Billion Fine May Chill Investors 2017-08-23T20:35:09.000000000+00:00 A privately owned Russian conglomerate says it was penalized for routine transactions as it prepared to take a subsidiary public. Student Loan Company Accused of Mismanaging Debt Forgiveness Program 2017-08-23T18:11:11.000000000+00:00 The Massachusetts attorney general said the company had made errors that have potentially left students in debt far longer than they expected. Sempra Bid Tops Buffett and Singer in Race for Energy Future 2017-08-23T12:21:06.000000000+00:00 The California energy company has agreed to pay $9.45 billion for the bankrupt Texas power giant, the subject of a tussle between billionaire investors. Fiat Chrysler Is at a Crossroads. It’s Looking to China for a Solution. 2017-08-23T09:57:12.000000000+00:00 Even before one suitor’s interest emerged this week, the automaker had been in talks for months on Chinese investments or other deals, officials say. Morning Agenda: Fiat Chrysler’s Quest for a Chinese Partner 2017-08-23T09:41:24.000000000+00:00 The public emergence of Great Wall as a potential investor highlights Fiat Chrysler’s efforts to raise money from China. Bumpy Times in Brazil, but Hedge Funds Boom 2017-08-22T20:37:28.000000000+00:00 With a government in turmoil, it may seem an unusual time to form a new hedge fund. But Adam Capital is off to a running start. Breakingviews: Why Jeep Ought to Be for Keeps 2017-08-22T19:11:58.000000000+00:00 Selling Fiat Chrysler’s top brand might raise $23 billion But it would leave an emaciated rump and mean that Sergio Marchionne’s last lap would be a dismal one.
Dailykos White House has already prepared paperwork to pardon convicted Arizona ex-sheriff Arpaio 2017-08-23T22:37:36.000000000+00:00 Continuing his alliance with the white-supremacist right, it appears that Donald Trump may indeed pardon an Arizona sheriff now notorious for his department's rampant racial profiling and his own criminal contempt charge for ignoring court orders to remedy those actions. The White House has prep... Federal judge throws out 'discriminatory' Texas voter ID law 'root and branch' 2017-08-23T22:26:18.000000000+00:00 A federal judge delivered a decisive one-two punch Wednesday to Texas Republicans, issuing a permanent injunction on two Texas voter ID laws—the original 2011 law, SB14, and SB5, in which the Texas GOP tried to remedy the original law by loosening its restrictions. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonz... Spotlight on green news & views: Fossil fuel talking points running on empty; clean coal baloney 2017-08-23T22:21:13.000000000+00:00 This is the 520th edition of the Spotlight on Green News & Views (previously known as the Green Diary Rescue) usually appears twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Here is the Aug. 19 Green Spotlight. More than 27,540 environmentally oriented stories have been rescued to appear in this s... Lawmakers level Trump's government shutdown threat over his precious border wall 2017-08-23T20:10:51.000000000+00:00 Campaign Action Donald Trump's threat to shut down the government if Congress doesn't funnel billions of taxpayer dollars toward his precious border wall isn't playing well on Capitol Hill. Democrats said Trump might get his wish if he forces Republicans to include it in spending bills that must... McConnell's tepid denial of feud falls flat after Trump's tirade 2017-08-23T20:00:19.000000000+00:00 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell apparently felt he had to say something after Tuesday's double-whammy of his private feud with Donald Trump going public and Trump's subsequent declaration of war against the Republican Senate. Seriously, Trump said he would shut the government down if Congr... EPA-hating EPA administrator blows off local media, but gives interview to beef lobby's 'news' arm 2017-08-23T19:57:49.000000000+00:00 Scott Pruitt has been on a listening tour of the United States to talk to local stakeholders about the Waters of the U.S. rule. You would think that the Environmental Protection Agency administrator—who is shielded by armed body guards at all times, even in the EPA offices—would be eager to give ... Midday open thread: Private prisons thriving under Trump; crops won't thrive as temperatures rise 2017-08-23T19:01:13.000000000+00:00 Today’s comic by Matt Bors is Trump condemns both sides: • Private prisons thrive under Trump: So much for not profiting from suffering. After Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded an Obama-era order in February to phase out the use of private prisons, the industry has recovered, CN... Judge who Trump targeted over his Mexican heritage will hear case of deported dreamer 2017-08-23T18:40:38.000000000+00:00 The same judge Donald Trump decried last year as "very hostile" and "a total disgrace" is set to hear the case of a 23-year-old Mexican man and DACA recipient who claims he was unlawfully expelled earlier this year by U.S. immigration agents. The AP writes: Juan Manuel Montes, 23, is the first ... Congressional Black Caucus launches campaign to remind us Trump is a racist who's unfit for office 2017-08-23T18:35:42.000000000+00:00 The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is officially over Donald Trump. They’ve pretty much been done with him since he launched his candidacy for president but a small handful were willing to give him a chance. After all, there are serious issues facing the country and many hoped that by working w... Federal judge rules Arizona's Mexican-American studies ban was 'motivated by racial animus' 2017-08-23T18:32:14.000000000+00:00 U.S. District Judge A. Wallace Tashima has ruled that, yes, racism was behind the Arizona legislature’s ban on a popular Mexican-American studies program, concluding “that both enactment and enforcement were motivated by racial animus,” in turn violating the First and 14th Amendment rights of stu...
The Wall Street Journal - Official Youtube Channel Deadly Typhoon Hato Hits Hong Kong and Macau 2017-08-23T17:06:04.000000000+00:00 Galaxy Note 8: Samsung Supersizes Its iPhone Rival 2017-08-23T15:43:57.000000000+00:00 Solar Eclipse: Views and Reactions From Coast to Coast 2017-08-22T16:20:08.000000000+00:00 Solar Eclipse: New Yorkers Flock to Central Park 2017-08-22T16:16:00.000000000+00:00 Smartphone Notifications... in Real Life 2017-08-22T16:15:06.000000000+00:00 Showtime's Espinoza: Mayweather-McGregor Fight Is Real 2017-08-22T14:03:33.000000000+00:00 Key Moments From Trump's Afghanistan Speech 2017-08-22T13:57:12.000000000+00:00 Hallowed Be Thy Car: Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain Shows Off His Custom Jaguar 2017-08-22T13:56:50.000000000+00:00 For the Love of Sloths 2017-08-21T19:25:26.000000000+00:00 Deconstructing Mondrian: The Story Behind an Iconic Design 2017-08-21T17:20:30.000000000+00:00
Los Angeles Times - Nation Again breaking ground, Trump takes the permanent campaign to new heights 2017-08-23T16:35:00.000000000-07:00 The permanent campaign has been a fixture of the modern presidency for more than a generation — ever since Jimmy Carter, eyeing reelection, shucked his suit coat in favor of a more casual cardigan. But President Trump, in yet another break with convention, has scaled new heights when it comes to... Who is Louise Linton, and does she always wear such fabulous slacks? 2017-08-23T16:25:00.000000000-07:00 Louise Linton would perhaps like to be known for the films she’s appeared in and the philanthropic endeavors she’s undertaken, but that’s not why she was thrust into the spotlight this week. While she’s played small supporting roles in a handful of films with high-profile actors, including Tom... Joe Arpaio appreciates Trump’s hint of a pardon, but the ex-sheriff’s opponents are not impressed 2017-08-23T16:15:00.000000000-07:00 The words of President Trump, spoken to a roaring crowd at a campaign-style rally here, came as sweet relief to Joe Arpaio, who was at home watching on television. “Was Sheriff Joe convicted for doing his job?” the president said to heavy applause Tuesday night at the Phoenix Convention Center.... For one veteran in Reno, a chance to see the president. But he's seen enough in a divided country 2017-08-23T16:05:00.000000000-07:00 Charles Cadwallader didn't vote for Trump. He hasn’t cast a ballot for a presidential candidate, he said, since voting for Bill Clinton in 1992. When Newt Gingrich and the Republicans engaged in showdowns with Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, he checked out. He’d had enough. Political... Federal judge tosses out Texas voter ID law 2017-08-23T15:40:00.000000000-07:00 A federal judge on Wednesday struck down Texas’ controversial voter identification law, saying the state’s stringent voting restrictions illegally discriminated against Latinos and African Americans. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos of Corpus Christi said the state’s voting... Football coach's on-field prayer not protected by Constitution, appeals court rules 2017-08-23T13:40:00.000000000-07:00 A Christian football coach suspended for kneeling and praying on the 50-yard line after high school games lost a bid Wednesday to be reinstated and allowed to worship in front of students. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said that Bremerton, Wash., High School footbal... Trump pivots from racially charged vitriol to a call for national unity 2017-08-23T13:10:00.000000000-07:00 A day after stoking the nation’s racial tensions at a political rally in Phoenix, President Trump set aside his anger and called for healing “the wounds that divide us.” “We are not defined by the color of our skin, the figure on our paycheck or the party of our politics,” Trump told an American... U.S. credit rating at risk if debt limit is not raised in a 'timely manner,' Fitch warns 2017-08-23T10:15:00.000000000-07:00 The nation’s credit rating is at risk if the $19.9-trillion debt limit is not raised “in a timely manner” before the Treasury runs out of cash in October, Fitch Ratings warned on Wednesday. “Brinkmanship over the debt limit could ultimately have rating consequences, as failure to raise it would... Once again, a jury rules in favor of Bundy supporters in their 2014 standoff with federal agents 2017-08-22T22:40:00.000000000-07:00 For the second time this year, the federal government tried and failed to convict four men who joined the high-profile Bundy family in its 2014 standoff with federal agents in a dispute over grazing fees for cattle. A Las Vegas jury acquitted two of the four men on trial, Ricky Lovelien and Steve... Trump fills Phoenix speech with charged language, accusing media and fellow Republicans of failings 2017-08-22T21:50:00.000000000-07:00 As protesters massed on the streets of Phoenix, President Trump on Tuesday unleashed a vitriolic, 76-minute speech mocking those who considered his response to the Charlottesville white supremacist march racist, adopting racially charged language and hinting that he would pardon former Arizona...
Reuters - Most Read Virginia trooper dies after being shot by gunman at bus station 2016-03-31T23:16:58.000000000-04:00 RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) - A Virginia state trooper who was engaged in a training exercise at a Richmond bus station died on Thursday after a man pulled out a gun and opened fire before being fatally shot by two police officers, police said. GE Capital asks U.S. government to lift 'too big to fail' designation 2016-03-31T20:52:26.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lender GE Capital asked the U.S. government on Thursday to stop designating it as "too big to fail," saying it had shrunk to the point where it would not pose a major threat to the nation's financial stability if it experiences distress. Trump meets with Republican leadership; party unity discussed 2016-03-31T20:16:48.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump made a surprise closed-door visit to the Republican National Committee on Thursday after a tumultuous two days on the campaign trail that included a reversal of his pledge to support the party's nominee. India overpass collapse kills 14; scores feared trapped 2016-03-31T15:58:26.000000000-04:00 KOLKATA, India (Reuters) - An overpass under construction in the bustling Indian city of Kolkata collapsed on Thursday on to vehicles and street vendors below, killing at least 14 people with more than 100 people feared trapped. Where's the lane? Self-driving cars confused by shabby U.S. roadways 2016-03-31T15:05:12.000000000-04:00 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Volvo's North American CEO, Lex Kerssemakers, lost his cool as the automaker's semi-autonomous prototype sporadically refused to drive itself during a press event at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Hundreds of thousands protest at French labor reforms 2016-03-31T13:39:01.000000000-04:00 PARIS (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of workers and high-school students joined protest marches across France on Wednesday to challenge plans to loosen the country's protective labor laws that unions say favor businesses. Kremlin denies report of Russia-U.S. deal on Assad's future 2016-03-31T12:10:02.000000000-04:00 MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that a report by the al-Hayat newspaper on an agreement between Russia and the United States on the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was not true. The property manager and Putin's friends 2016-03-31T10:58:14.000000000-04:00 LONDON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - A little-known Russian businessman from St Petersburg has provided properties to multiple women who share one common theme: President Vladimir Putin. Trump sounds off on abortion; criticism comes from all sides 2016-03-31T09:03:44.000000000-04:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said on Wednesday that women who end pregnancies should face punishment if the United States bans abortion, triggering a torrent of criticism from both sides of the abortion debate, including from his White House rivals. U.S. says it will not recognize South China Sea exclusion zone 2016-03-30T16:30:03.000000000+00:00 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has told China it will not recognize an exclusion zone in the South China Sea and would view such a move as "destabilizing," U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work said on Wednesday.
The Wall Street Journal - Opinion Funding Trump 2017-08-23T16:17:46.000000000-04:00 How does the party of an unpopular president continue to beat the competition? The Great Nazi Scare of 2017 2017-08-23T15:20:07.000000000-04:00 Fear the majoritarian mob, whatever its ideological predisposition. Trump's Afghan Commitment 2017-08-23T13:52:11.000000000-04:00 His critics lack an alternative other than retreat and defeat. Trump Learns From America's Failures in Afghanistan 2017-08-22T19:25:32.000000000-04:00 By focusing on getting out of the country, Bush and Obama fostered conditions that forced us to stay. Was I Right to Pull the Plug on a Nazi Website? 2017-08-22T19:24:36.000000000-04:00 A handful of private companies control whether speech can appear online. That’s reason to worry. New York Attacks Success 2017-08-22T19:22:50.000000000-04:00 Now the unions want to run Dan Loeb off the charter network’s board. Right-to-Work Sore Losers 2017-08-22T19:10:29.000000000-04:00 Unions push a ballot initiative to overturn a new Missouri law. The Assault on Free Speech 2017-08-22T18:27:53.000000000-04:00 China censors an academic publisher, while U.S. academics become censors. We Need a DUI Test for Marijuana 2017-08-22T18:27:03.000000000-04:00 Barring confession, there’s no way to tell if a driver is high. Insurers Are Still Denying Treatments for Pre-Existing Conditions 2017-08-22T18:25:17.000000000-04:00 Patients with chronic illness are often forced to jump through hoops to get drugs they need.
TIME Concert in the Netherlands Canceled Due to ‘Terror Threat’ 2017-08-23T19:49:42.000000000+00:00 The venue was being evacuated because of the threat U.S. Warns Cancun Travelers of Rise in Homicides at Resorts 2017-08-23T17:39:54.000000000+00:00 Quintana Roo alone has seen 169 murders this year ‘She Gave Voice to the Weak.’ What to Know About Slain Journalist Kim Wall 2017-08-23T16:50:35.000000000+00:00 She disappeared while aboard an inventor's homebuilt submarine North Korea Ramps Up Rocket Program, but Holds Back on Hostile Rhetoric 2017-08-23T08:27:41.000000000+00:00 Despite Pyongyang's plan to build more engines, tensions appear to be easing Headless Torso on Beach Belongs to Missing Swedish Journalist 2017-08-23T07:04:38.000000000+00:00 Kim Wall is believed to have died on a private submarine Powerful Typhoon Hits Hong Kong, Flooding Streets and Suspending Trade 2017-08-23T06:59:30.000000000+00:00 Hundreds of flights were canceled and stock market trading was suspended The U.S. Imposes Secondary Sanctions on Chinese and Russian Firms Over North Korea 2017-08-23T04:53:31.000000000+00:00 Secondary measures target firms allegedly aiding regime's weapons program Barcelona Attack Suspect: I Thought I Was Renting Vans for a House Move 2017-08-22T18:41:13.000000000+00:00 Suspect Driss Oukabir denied being part of the attackers' cell New Afghanistan Deployments Could Happen Within Days 2017-08-22T18:14:19.000000000+00:00 (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s plan to end America’s longest war and eliminate Afghanistan’s rising extremist threat involves sending up to 3,900 additional U.S. troops, senior officials said Tuesday. The first deployments could take place within days. In a national address Monday night,... Police Seize Thousands of Donald Trump-Inspired Ecstasy Tablets 2017-08-22T16:14:37.000000000+00:00 The party drugs were worth an estimated $45,900
The News & Observer - News The Latest: Supporters want Kaepernick hired by season start 2017-08-23T20:50:41.000000000-04:00 The Latest on efforts in support of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem (all times local): 8:45 p.m. Supporters of former … Click to Continue » The Latest: Senate panel narrowly backs utility regulators 2017-08-23T20:48:37.000000000-04:00 The Latest on confirmation hearings for two appointees to a powerful California commission that regulates utilities (all times local): 5:30 p.m. A Senate panel has given narrow approval to Gov. … Click to Continue » Harvey crawling toward Texas; could become a hurricane 2017-08-23T20:42:23.000000000-04:00 Former Tropical Storm Harvey continued its craw toward the Texas Gulf Coast on Wednesday and could become a hurricane by the time it makes landfall later this week. The U.S. … Click to Continue » Deputies kill Northern California illegal marijuana grower 2017-08-23T20:40:20.000000000-04:00 Northern California authorities have shot and killed an illegal marijuana grower they say confronted sheriff's deputies with a gun. The Butte County Sheriff's Office says 56-year-old Mark Jensen died Tuesday … Click to Continue » Speaker says agency chief should be fired; governor says no 2017-08-23T20:36:12.000000000-04:00 South Carolina's House speaker said Wednesday the director of a utility regulation agency should be fired over the failure of a nuclear power project. But Gov. Henry McMaster countered that … Click to Continue » Border Patrol agents rescue 2 Mexican men in desert near Ajo 2017-08-23T20:36:12.000000000-04:00 Border Patrol officials say two Mexican men in the country illegally have been rescued in the Arizona desert west of Ajo. Agents from the Ajo Station responded to a 911 … Click to Continue » Manfred says Tampa Bay must pick up pace on new stadium 2017-08-23T20:36:12.000000000-04:00 Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred wants Tampa Bay to work a little quicker on getting the Rays a new ballpark. Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg has been working for nearly a … Click to Continue » Pence in Florida: US won't stand by as Venezuela crumbles 2017-08-23T20:34:06.000000000-04:00 Vice President Mike Pence addressed a sympathetic crowd of Venezuelans in South Florida on Wednesday and pledged the U.S. will use its economic and diplomatic power to push for free … Click to Continue » She had a few drinks, then went for a drive — with a bus full of 31 students, police say 2017-08-23T20:33:23.000000000-04:00 A Georgia bus driver has been fired after allegedly driving a bus with 31 students on board while under the influence of alcohol. Police arrested Carole Ann Etheridge on Monday … Click to Continue » The Latest: Harvey could dump heavy rain in Texas, Louisiana 2017-08-23T20:32:01.000000000-04:00 The Latest on former Tropical Storm Harvey (all times local): 8 p.m. An Air Force hurricane hunter aircraft has found former tropical storm Harvey hasn't gained new strength in recent … Click to Continue »
AOL U.S. State Department expands travel warnings for Mexico 2017-08-23T19:57:21.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, US, Conflict & ExtremismThe U.S. State Department has expanded its travel advisories, warning of dangers in parts of Mexico that hadn’t previously been addressed, including the Caribbean coast.Read more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Joe Arpaio says he’s 'humbled' as Trump dangles possible pardon 2017-08-23T19:41:49.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, Politics, White HousePHOENIX, Ariz. — Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona lawman found guilty last month of criminal contempt, said Wednesday he was "humbled and honored” to hear the president tell supporters Tuesday night that a possible reprieve could be in the pipeline.Read more.... California father smothered 5-year-old son to death, had planned to frame boy’s mother: authorities 2017-08-23T19:18:36.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, US, Crime(KTLA) -- After a South Pasadena father was sentenced to 25 years to life for killing his own son on Wednesday, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives released new information about the murder, including how the child died and a plot to frame his mother.(Ar... Just 14 words at Trump's Arizona rally may have caused Ben Carson to violate an ethics law 2017-08-23T18:23:09.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, Politics, White HouseJust 14 words may have caused Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to violate an ethics law at President Donald Trump's Tuesday-night rally in Phoenix.There's new evidence Trump's supporters profoundly disagree with him on AmazonMark Cuban say... NASA releases stunning image of the total solar eclipse from space 2017-08-23T17:46:26.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, Space, Science & TechNASA offered extensive coverage of the August 21 total solar eclipse and the space agency isn't done sharing. Read more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments ISIS video features boy who says he’s American, son of US soldier 2017-08-23T17:37:34.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, World News, Conflict & ExtremismISIS released a propaganda video Tuesday that features a boy who claims he is the American son of a U.S. soldier and moved to Syria with his mother two years ago.Read more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Prince Harry's alleged plans to propose to Meghan Markle revealed 2017-08-23T17:26:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: Entertainment, Celebrity, RoyalsIs Prince Harry about to pop the question?Read more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments 'More eagles': Here's what the White House will look like after Trump redecorates 2017-08-23T17:17:01.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, Politics, White HouseUnder President Donald Trump, the White House will have new carpets, chairs with clawed feet, and plenty of golden eagles for decorations.Trump threatens to shut down the government if the border wall isn't funded'NOT TOO BRIGHT': New York Daily News jabs T... Couple says sonogram shows image of Jesus watching over unborn daughter 2017-08-23T17:13:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: News, US, Weird NewsA Pennsylvania couple is counting their blessings after an unexpected religious image showed up in their baby's sonogram.Photo: WPMTRead more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments How winning the lottery affects happiness, according to psychology research 2017-08-23T17:10:00.000000000-04:00 Filed under: Finance, Personal Finance, Consumer NewsAt 10:59 pm ET on August 23, a lucky winner could take home the $700 million Powerball jackpot.Most people assume winning would make them happier, but some research indicates lotto winners struggle to enjoy everyday pleasures.Some researchers t...
American Radio Relay League Hawaii QSO Party, Grid Madness Events Just Ahead 2017-08-23T13:13:00.000000000-05:00 Get with the SET: ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) Fall Classic Just Ahead 2017-08-23T11:28:00.000000000-05:00 Hurricane Watch Net Still Eyeing Remnants of Tropical Cyclone Harvey 2017-08-22T15:52:00.000000000-05:00 Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, said today the net is not letting down its guard with respect to Tropical Cyclone Harvey, the remnants of which remain in the Gulf of Mexico. “As we begin to move into the heart of Hurricane Season, Mother Nature looks as though she doesn’t ... ARRL VEC Conducts Another Antarctic Test Session 2017-08-22T09:10:00.000000000-05:00 ARRL Now on Snapchat 2017-08-22T08:35:00.000000000-05:00 AMSAT Reports RadFxSat (Fox-1B) Completes P-POD Integration 2017-08-21T11:57:00.000000000-05:00 AMSAT Vice President Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, on August 15 delivered RadFxSat (Fox-1B) CubeSat, built in partnership with Vanderbilt University to Cal Poly University. RadFsSat/Fox-1B was successfully integrated into the P-POD CubeSat deployment container on August 16 along with its pod-ma... Caribbean Emergency and Weather Net was Activated for Tropical Storm Harvey 2017-08-19T10:01:00.000000000-05:00 The Caribbean Emergency and Weather Net (CEWN) activated this week on 3.815 MHz for Tropical Storm Harvey, located in the Eastern Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami is advising interests in the Caribbean Sea and adjacent land areas of eastern Central America and northern Sout... Canada Proposes Implementing a 60-Meter Band While Retaining Discrete Channels 2017-08-19T09:56:00.000000000-05:00 An Industry Canada (IC) regulatory consultation (proceeding) aimed at implementing the changes from the 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) could lead to the allocation of a 60-meter band in Canada in addition to the five discrete channels that are congruent with those in the US. IC... Internet Access to ARRL Headquarters to be Disrupted on August 22 2017-08-18T11:02:00.000000000-05:00 Internet access to ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, will be disrupted for up to 6 hours on Tuesday, August 22 (0400-1000 UTC). Affected systems include, but are not necessarily limited to e-mail, bulk mail, reflectors, Logbook of The World (LoTW), DXCC, National Parks on the Air (NPOT... The K7RA Solar Update 2017-08-18T10:54:00.000000000-05:00 Several readers pointed out those averages for the various indicators we track were all wrong last week. Average daily sunspot number was 12.1 instead of 5, although the rest of the text in the bulletin was correct. Likewise, average daily solar flux was 73.2 instead of 71.And average daily plane...
CNBC - US News Venture investor Palihapitiya mimics Warren Buffett, creating a new tech holding company 2017-08-24T00:53:00.000000000+00:00 After spending years touting the Berkshire Hathaway Model, Palihapitiya has created a tech holding company in Buffett's image. A government shutdown wouldn't be a huge market or economic event: Analyst 2017-08-23T22:42:00.000000000+00:00 The issue with a government shutdown is investors will interpret it as a sign that Republicans are unable to govern, James Pethokoukis said. Hospital chain pledges to cut opioid prescriptions 40 percent by 2018 in face of painkiller epidemic 2017-08-23T22:36:00.000000000+00:00 If Intermountain Healthcare reaches its goal, it will prescribe 5 million fewer opioid pills annually. Financial experts shrug off Trump's 'red meat' threat to shut down the government 2017-08-23T22:33:00.000000000+00:00 President Donald Trump threatened to shut down the government unless Congress funds his proposed border wall. Facebook just put one of its most important execs in charge of hardware 2017-08-23T21:57:00.000000000+00:00 Facebook has placed veteran exec Andrew Bosworth in charge of all hardware projects as it reportedly readies a video chat box Inside Blue Apron's IPO: Communication lapse chased away investors 2017-08-23T21:47:00.000000000+00:00 Some of the meal delivery company's problems might have been avoided had the IPO been priced better at the outset. Storm springs back to life in the Gulf, now threatens one-third of U.S. refining capacity 2017-08-23T21:05:00.000000000+00:00 Tropical storm could hit Texas as a hurricane and dump up to two feet of rain on the heart of the U.S. refining industry. Krawcheck, once told to 'sit down and shut up' at Citi, lands $32.5m for women's investing start-up 2017-08-23T21:04:00.000000000+00:00 Sallie Krawcheck's storied career on Wall Street gave her the perspective and the money to create an investing start-up for women. Concert in the Netherlands cancelled after terror warning from Spain 2017-08-23T21:02:00.000000000+00:00 Rotterdam police stopped a van with gas bottles close to the venue of a concert that was cancelled after a threat. 'Trump is going to have to eat his words' on wall, shutdown: Fmr. Bush aide 2017-08-23T21:02:00.000000000+00:00 Politically, it would be worse to shut the government down than to fail to erect a wall, Sara Fagen said.
KSL Boy locked in basement, forced to eat carrots, had orangey tint, warrant states 2017-08-23T17:14:00.000000000-06:00 A 5-year-old boy allegedly locked in a basement by his parents and whose forced diet was mostly carrots, had an "orangey" tint to his skin when he was examined by doctors, according to a newly unsealed search warrant. Tribal coalition joins blitz to save national monument areas 2017-08-23T16:42:00.000000000-06:00 Conservation and tribal groups are airing TV ads, sending letters to President Donald Trump and creating parody websites in a last-minute blitz to stop Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke from downsizing or eliminating national monument areas that cover large swaths of land and water from Maine to Cali... Rep. Chris Stewart donates school supplies to Utah Refugee Services Office 2017-08-23T16:10:00.000000000-06:00 Refugee families in Utah sometimes struggle to provide their kids with school supplies. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, and his office donated back-to-school supplies for refugee children in the state. Taylor Swift ends intrigue, announces new album in November 2017-08-23T15:40:52.000000000-06:00 Yes, Taylor Swift fans, Wednesday was a lucky one for you. Utahn pleads not guilty in wife's death during Alaska cruise 2017-08-23T15:30:00.000000000-06:00 A Utah man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife on a cruise to Alaska dabbed his eyes as he pleaded not guilty to the charges on Wednesday. Police: Man arrested after pulling gun on group of kids at 7-Eleven 2017-08-23T15:06:00.000000000-06:00 A man who police say pulled a gun on a group of juveniles he was arguing with in front of a West Jordan 7-Eleven was arrested Monday. What school time means for your kids this year (and every year) 2017-08-23T15:00:00.000000000-06:00 Pencils and binders are not the only things students need as they prepare to return to school. Don't forget school vaccinations for kindergartners and 7th graders. KSL College Football Pick'em returns for 2017 2017-08-23T14:35:29.000000000-06:00 College football fans rejoice, KSL College Football Pick'em is back for the 2017 season. Compete against your friends, family and neighbors for ultimate bragging rights from your living room to the tailgate lot. Experts gather in Salt Lake to tackle wild horse overpopulation problem 2017-08-23T14:33:00.000000000-06:00 A national summit on wild horse and burro management got underway Wednesday in downtown Salt Lake City, featuring a posse of experts examining the science behind the animals' overpopulation and what probable solutions exist in the polarizing issue. SL police: Man lucky he wasn't shot by officers during 20-minute rampage 2017-08-23T14:13:06.000000000-06:00 A man who went on a 20-minute rampage, armed with a knife and gun, Tuesday in downtown Salt Lake is lucky to be alive, according to Salt Lake police.
ABC News - U.S. City of Charlottesville shrouds Confederate statues in memory of slain protester 2017-08-23T18:08:11.000000000-04:00 Workers covered two Confederate statues in black in memory of a slain protester. California dad gets 25 to life in son's smothering death 2017-08-23T18:02:41.000000000-04:00 A California father who admitted killing his 5-year-old son amid a bitter custody battle was sentenced to 25 years to life during a hearing where his estranged wife wished him an eternity in hell What Trump has said about 'clean coal' and what it is 2017-08-23T18:02:16.000000000-04:00 It is widely seen as a propaganda for the coal industry. Girl Scouts accuse Boy Scouts of covertly recruiting girls 2017-08-23T17:32:26.000000000-04:00 The president of the Girl Scouts of the USA is accusing the Boy Scouts of seeking to covertly recruit girls into their programs while disparaging the Girl Scouts' operations Science envoy resigns over Trump's Charlottesville comments 2017-08-23T17:30:04.000000000-04:00 He was one of seven science envoys now working with the State Department. WATCH: Charlottesville shrouds Confederate statues 2017-08-23T17:07:12.000000000-04:00 Workers covered two Confederate statues in black in memory of a slain protester. Wrapped: Charlottesville covers Confederate statues in black 2017-08-23T16:59:45.000000000-04:00 Some onlookers cheered as workers in Charlottesville draped a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee with a black shroud on Wednesday WATCH: 'Nightline' takes an in-depth look into the opioid epidemic 2017-08-23T15:09:24.000000000-04:00 A preview of the "Nightline" special "One Nation, Overdosed" with Pierre Thomas Breaking down the odds of winning Powerball's $700M jackpot 2017-08-23T13:36:34.000000000-04:00 The Powerball chairman said anyone can win, and "It's completely random." Fort Benning drill sergeants suspended pending sexual assault investigation 2017-08-23T13:28:04.000000000-04:00 An investigation into a sexual assault allegation at Fort Benning, Georgia, has revealed additional allegations of sexual misconduct between trainees and drill sergeants.
msnbc - Official Youtube Channel How Reno Nevada Is Rebounding From The Great Recession | MSNBC 2017-08-23T23:27:04.000000000+00:00 Sen. Dean Heller's GOP Challenger In Nevada Is Confident He'll Win | MSNBC 2017-08-23T23:22:19.000000000+00:00 For Facts Sake: Ruhle Fact Checks Donald Trump's Arizona Rally | MSNBC 2017-08-23T23:19:13.000000000+00:00 What's In A Name? Robert Lee Bounced From Game | MTP Daily | MSNBC 2017-08-23T22:35:41.000000000+00:00 Donald Trump Is An 'Independent President,' Sam Nunberg Says | MTP Daily | MSNBC 2017-08-23T22:34:52.000000000+00:00 President Donald Trump Plays Greatest Campaign Hits In Phoenix | MTP Daily | MSNBC 2017-08-23T22:33:39.000000000+00:00 This Is Phoning Home. | Craig Melvin | MSNBC 2017-08-23T21:08:43.000000000+00:00 With Speech, Trump Hurts Himself More With GOP | Morning Joe | MSNBC 2017-08-23T19:17:57.000000000+00:00 Joe: This Is Basic Stuff; Don't Attack Mitch McConnell | Morning Joe | MSNBC 2017-08-23T18:48:39.000000000+00:00 Jim VandeHei: What Donald Trump Did To The Media Was Despicable | Morning Joe | MSNBC 2017-08-23T16:59:08.000000000+00:00
Newsweek - World U.S. Coalition, ISIS and Assad Have Raqqa Residents Trapped In A 'Deadly Labrynth' 2017-08-23T19:10:02.000000000-04:00 Amnesty International called on all parties to create safe ways for civilians to flee the frontline. Twitter, YouTube May Return to Iran, as Youngest Minister Fights for Social Media Freedoms 2017-08-23T17:27:41.000000000-04:00 "I have a Twitter account and I think it is a suitable tool for public diplomacy, connecting to people around the globe and voicing our ideas." Princess Diana’s Death Made Prince William Old Before His Time 2017-08-23T17:19:12.000000000-04:00 The well-adjusted boys now have a pretty good reason to fall to pieces. They must cope not just with their mother's death, but with the press being blamed for it. Germany: West Shouldn’t Start a War With North Korea 2017-08-23T15:54:58.000000000-04:00 Germany’s chancellor said Wednesday relations between the two countries were strong and disagreements with Donald Trump should not hinder that. New ISIS Video Shows American Child Member For The First Time 2017-08-23T15:18:36.000000000-04:00 The child says his father was a U.S. soldier who fought against jihadists in Iraq. New Research on Avocados Could Give the World a Lot More Guacamole 2017-08-23T14:55:53.000000000-04:00 The new method involves creating several trees from one plant and therefore could be a "game-changer," according to one scientist. Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Orders Divorced Couples to Get Back Together, and They Have 2017-08-23T11:51:31.000000000-04:00 Within less than a month since the order by the self-confessed "foot soldier of Putin," almost 1,000 divorced Chechen couples have reunited, state TV reported. U.S. Military Disputes ISIS Assault Death Toll, Calls Militants Most 'Evil and Brutal' Enemy in History of War 2017-08-23T11:49:49.000000000-04:00 The U.S. coalition tasked with fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria told Newsweek the world has not seen an urban assault like Mosul since World War II. Russia Boasts Soldier Armor Tested in Syria Has Perfect Protection 2017-08-23T11:48:18.000000000-04:00 Russia does not claim to have ground forces in combat in Syria, though the Ratnik kit is the latest Russian infantry armor and equipment set. Israel: Two Jews on List of 20 Israeli Citizens Recruited by ISIS 2017-08-23T11:35:31.000000000-04:00 The pair were said by security services to have traveled to Iraq or Syria.
The Inquisitr News » News Anti-Smoking Group ‘Truth’ Outraged Over Tobacco Marketing To LGBTQ, African-American Teens 2017-08-24T00:19:26.000000000+00:00 Market research isn’t always a good thing. Even though the number of teens who smoke has dropped to 6 percent from 23 percent in 2000, the tobacco industry has found potential new customers by targeting African Americans, low-income neighborhoods, and LGBTQ communities. The anti-tobacco campaign ... Computer Glitch Sends License Suspension Notices To Unsuspecting Drivers 2017-08-23T23:23:47.000000000+00:00 Just what you need after a long day at work is to come home and find your license and registration is in jeopardy of being suspended. A technology update in the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles is causing hundreds of people a bit of angst when opening their mail this month. It seems a lon... ESPN’s ‘Robert Lee’ Decision May Not Be That Ridiculous [Opinion] 2017-08-23T23:23:39.000000000+00:00 It sounds like something The Onion would have produced just two years ago. As CNN reports, the ultimate act of political correctness has occurred. “On Tuesday night, the network confirmed that its management moved an Asian-American announcer, Robert Lee, off the University of Virginia’s home ope... A Sense Of Community: 2017’s Best & Worst Community Colleges – Wallethub Study 2017-08-23T22:03:36.000000000+00:00 The problem with community college is that it is no longer referred to as junior college. Back when it was, you could convince people you had a professor just like Robin Williams’ character in that movie, where an offbeat pedagogue steered young boys away from a future laced with cocaine addictio... U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warning For Mexico 2017-08-23T20:02:56.000000000+00:00 The U.S. state department has issued a travel warning to all tourists and government officials traveling to certain areas in Mexico. The travel warning comes after many U.S. citizens have been victims of homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery in various Mexican states. Major tourist areas... Duterte’s Extrajudicial War On Drugs Claims 17-Year-Old Student Kian Delos Santos 2017-08-23T18:52:49.000000000+00:00 The Grade 11 student dreamt of becoming a policeman. Family and friends described him as a sweet boy. On August 16, Kian Delos Santos was found dead. He was shot three times by the police in a dark alley not far from his home in Caloocan City, Metro Manila. Inquirer.net reported that based on fi... Here’s The Real Reason Prince William Will Never Be King Ahead Of His Father Prince Charles 2017-08-23T17:41:13.000000000+00:00 Well-loved royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton, according to several news reports, was reportedly named by Queen Elizabeth II as the immediate successors to the British monarchy, skipping over Prince Charles who, at present, is the first-in-line to the throne. However, it appears that ... Did Anyone Win Powerball August 23? $700M Jackpot Drawing Creates Lottery Frenzy 2017-08-23T16:54:59.000000000+00:00 Did anyone win the $700 million Powerball jackpot? What are the winning numbers for the August 23 drawing? Those are two of the many questions lottery players are asking as they dream about winning the second largest jackpot in the history of the lottery game. With no jackpot winner since June, ... Dallas McCarver 911 Call: Updates On Insulin, Foods Bodybuilder Ate, Cause Of Death, $15,803 GoFundMe [Video] 2017-08-23T16:38:15.000000000+00:00 The tributes to Dallas McCarver are pouring into Facebook, as more information about the tragic death of the popular 26-year-old bodybuilder is released. As seen on the Facebook page of friend Dave Liberman, who added photos of Dallas “Big Country” McCarver to Facebook on Tuesday, August 22, Libe... Cavaliers Rumors: Dwyane Wade Reuniting With LeBron James In Cleveland Very Soon? 2017-08-23T14:53:27.000000000+00:00 The Chicago Bulls are heading to a rebuild, and Dwyane Wade might be on his way out of his hometown despite his decision to stay. Wade is a buyout candidate for the Bulls before or during the 2017-18 NBA season. The latest rumors suggest that Wade could reunite with LeBron James and sign with the...
TIME Mom Who Criticized Louise Linton: She Doesn’t Know ‘What Everyday Americans Deal With’ 2017-08-24T00:19:54.000000000+00:00 "I don't think she has any idea what everyday Americans deal with" Donald Trump’s Campaign Pollster Tweeted Out a Poll That Is Not Great for the President 2017-08-23T23:16:05.000000000+00:00 If a 2020 primary were held today, 50% of the GOP would be most likely to vote for Donald Trump President Trump and Mitch McConnell Insist They’re Getting Along 2017-08-23T22:17:06.000000000+00:00 McConnell says priorities include tax overhaul, spending and other bills Rabbis Drop Out of Jewish Holiday Conference Call With President Trump 2017-08-23T22:04:14.000000000+00:00 "The President’s words have given succor to those who advocate anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia" President Trump Made a Confusing Reference to ‘Clean Coal.’ Here’s What He Probably Meant 2017-08-23T20:55:36.000000000+00:00 President Trump loves to talk about “clean coal,” but even environmentalists were confused by his latest reference. During a rambling campaign speech in Phoenix Tuesday, Trump brought up his support for coal-fired power plants and discussed a method of cleaning coal that seemed not quite right to... Poll: Most Americans Believe Donald Trump Is Dividing the Country 2017-08-23T19:20:32.000000000+00:00 Fifty-nine percent of voters believe Trump is encouraging white supremacist groups Howard University Hires Former FBI Director James Comey 2017-08-23T18:51:25.000000000+00:00 He will donate his compensation to a scholarship fund for foster children Former CIA Agent Wants to Buy Twitter to Keep President Trump From Using It 2017-08-23T18:18:50.000000000+00:00 Valerie Plame Wilson started a GoFundMe page with a $1 billion goal President Trump Could Still Pardon Joe Arpaio. Here’s How That Works 2017-08-23T16:53:41.000000000+00:00 The President has broad pardon powers President Trump Science Envoy Quits With a Not-So-Hidden Message 2017-08-23T16:27:00.000000000+00:00 He resigned in response to Trump's reaction to Charlottesville
The Atlantic - National How Student Internships Saved a Chicago School 2017-08-23T11:30:00.000000000-04:00 Once on the verge of closing, Chicago Technology Academy has turned itself around with a “real-world” educational initiative. So, Eclipse Boomtowns, How’d It Go? 2017-08-23T10:17:23.000000000-04:00 “I think I can speak for the rest of the city staff in that we wish there were a way we could host one of these once a year.” The Most Shortsighted Attack on Free Speech in Modern U.S. History 2017-08-23T08:36:43.000000000-04:00 A faction on the left wants to weaken the free-speech rights that protect marginalized people at the very moment when doing so would help Donald Trump to persecute them. UVA's Troubling Past 2017-08-23T07:00:00.000000000-04:00 As college students return to Charlottesville after violent clashes there earlier this month, the university community wrestles with the legacies of the school’s founder and history with slavery. FDR's Message to Charlottesville—and to Donald Trump 2017-08-23T05:00:00.000000000-04:00 In his speech in Virginia in 1940, Franklin Roosevelt united America; in his remarks in 2017, Donald Trump divided it. The Fight for America's Disappearing Ancient Dairy Cows 2017-08-22T08:30:00.000000000-04:00 Farmers can’t afford to save the country’s dwindling heritage breeds. But can the dairy industry afford to lose them? Growing Up in the Shadow of the Confederacy 2017-08-22T06:00:00.000000000-04:00 Memorials to the Lost Cause have always meant something sinister for the descendants of enslaved people. How Climate Change Canceled the Grizzly Salmon Run 2017-08-21T15:00:00.000000000-04:00 On an Alaskan island, one of nature’s greatest spectacles is shutting down, as brown bears abandon fish in favor of a surprising alternative. Why Universities Are Phasing Out Luxury Dorms 2017-08-21T12:15:00.000000000-04:00 In recent decades higher-education institutions have tried to lure students with extravagant amenities, but some are finding that these attempts can actually threaten enrollment and retention. Can a Decades-Old Immigration Proposal Pass Under Trump? 2017-08-21T08:12:15.000000000-04:00 The RAISE Act, with the backing of the White House, represents the best opportunity for immigration restrictionist groups in 20 years.
ABC News - Official Youtube Channel President Donald Trump delivers remarks to National Convention of the American Legion 2017-08-23T18:56:22.000000000+00:00 '10% Happier': Arianna Huffington | ABC News 2017-08-23T17:00:01.000000000+00:00 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 unveiled at ‘Unpacked’ news conference 2017-08-23T16:05:33.000000000+00:00 Trump defends Charlottesville statement at combative rally 2017-08-23T14:45:10.000000000+00:00 Lindsey Vonn slams 'despicable' leak of intimate photos hacked from phone 2017-08-23T14:36:15.000000000+00:00 Rally at NFL headquarters to support Colin Kaepernick 2017-08-23T14:22:05.000000000+00:00 How did Powerball jackpot grow to $700M? 2017-08-23T14:16:51.000000000+00:00 Treasury Secretary's wife apologizes after Instagram uproar 2017-08-23T14:12:50.000000000+00:00 Demonstrators surround Trump rally in Phoenix 2017-08-23T14:08:14.000000000+00:00 Navy removes commander of 7th Fleet following string of accidents 2017-08-23T14:07:39.000000000+00:00
Time - Official Youtube Channel President Donald Trump Calls For Unity After Fiery Political Speech In Reno, Nevada | TIME 2017-08-23T21:42:32.000000000+00:00 How To Deal With A Rude Seat Recliner On A Plane, According To An Etiquette Expert | TIME 2017-08-23T20:38:20.000000000+00:00 Robert E. Lee Statue Covered In Charlottesville As City Mourns After White Supremacy Violence | TIME 2017-08-23T19:18:05.000000000+00:00 President Trump Gives Remarks To The National Convention Of The American Legion | TIME 2017-08-23T18:36:08.000000000+00:00 Here's What Worries Parents The Most As Kids Head Back To School In The Fall | TIME 2017-08-23T18:05:29.000000000+00:00 The Internet Is Really Enjoying This Cute Child Who Totally Commandeered An Interview | TIME 2017-08-23T17:14:51.000000000+00:00 Samsung Releases Galaxy Note 8: Watch The Announcement From Samsung Unpacked New York | TIME 2017-08-23T16:03:41.000000000+00:00 Hong Kong On Lockdown In The Face Of Severe Typhoon Hato, Flooding And Damage In Some Areas | TIME 2017-08-23T13:38:27.000000000+00:00 President Trump Goes On The Attack Again At A Campaign-Style Rally In Phoenix, Arizona | TIME 2017-08-23T13:23:53.000000000+00:00 What's The Best Non-Pasta Pasta? How Spinach Noodles, Zucchini Noodles & Quinoa Stack Up | TIME 2017-08-22T20:44:22.000000000+00:00
USA Today - Official Youtube Channel Go on a vacation just by playing a board game 2017-08-23T21:16:59.000000000+00:00 Runner with alopecia overcomes bullying, finds confidence in sports 2017-08-23T20:04:03.000000000+00:00 The pole dance done by this slow loris is amazing 2017-08-23T19:28:35.000000000+00:00 Grandma can't contain her excitement over baby announcement 2017-08-23T18:56:29.000000000+00:00 We never had school lunch like this 2017-08-23T18:47:32.000000000+00:00 Dog can't stop eyeing mama's snacks 2017-08-23T18:39:38.000000000+00:00 Kids combine rap and college goals to create songs of success 2017-08-23T18:03:00.000000000+00:00 Trevor Noah and Conan O'Brien on Trump's not so new Afghanistan strategy in Best of Late Night 2017-08-23T13:53:10.000000000+00:00 Headless torso matched to missing journalist 2017-08-23T12:52:21.000000000+00:00 Trump rips media (again) at Phoenix rally 2017-08-23T04:38:53.000000000+00:00
Mercury News Head of firm tied to Trump dossier speaks to Congress 2017-08-23T23:07:39.000000000+00:00 The sheer length of Simpson's appearance — far longer, for instance, than Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, spent earlier this summer before Senate and House intelligence committees — reflected the intrigue on Capitol Hill surrounding the dossier and the origins of the document. Judge tosses out Texas voter ID law 2017-08-23T22:58:28.000000000+00:00 U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos rejected a weakened version of the law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this year. Silicon Valley office market falters while subleases surge 2017-08-23T22:50:51.000000000+00:00 Mergers and acquisitions have sapped some strength from Silicon Valley's office market, which is being undermined by an increase in subleases and vacancy levels, according to a new report. ‘Deceptive’ health claims by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop on jade eggs, other products taken to California regulators 2017-08-23T22:43:34.000000000+00:00 A consumer watchdog group has asked California regulators to investigate 'deceptive' health claims made about jade vagina eggs and other products on Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop lifestyle site. Video: Plea for information in double Oakland homicide 2017-08-23T22:22:20.000000000+00:00 Police are asking the Oakland community for help in solving a double murder that happened last August at a downtown art gallery. Atherton Police issue warning about vehicle burglaries 2017-08-23T22:07:42.000000000+00:00 Many recent burglaries have been committed by people working in groups, often driving newer model vehicles which have paper license plates or are rented from rental car agencies. Items taken have included purses, wallets, electronics, and sporting goods. Brush fire near Lawrence Livermore Lab site quickly extinguished 2017-08-23T21:40:43.000000000+00:00 Fire crews from Alameda County, Tracy and Cal Fire remained at the scene Wednesday afternoon. Dutch police detain van driver near cancelled gig 2017-08-23T21:29:15.000000000+00:00 Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb said at a hastily arranged press conference that the van's Spanish driver was being questioned by police. Who’s behind this weekend’s right-wing rally at Crissy Field? 2017-08-23T21:20:48.000000000+00:00 A look at Patriot Prayer and its founder Joey Gibson as the right-wing group hosts a rally at Crissy Field this weekend. Internal Affairs: Santa Clara appoints Deanna Santana as new city manager 2017-08-23T21:14:01.000000000+00:00 After managing a handful of Bay Area cities, including a tumultuous stop in Oakland, Deanna Santana was named Santa Clara’s new city manager late Tuesday. The Santa Clara City Council voted 6-1 to appoint Santana, who will start her new role in October. Santana is currently Sunnyvale’s top admini...
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