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Woman played dead to avoid being killed by boyfriend
New York Post - 24 Aug 2015 16:31
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Police say a Pennsylvania woman played dead to avoid being killed by her boyfriend.
Men Who Thwarted Train Attack Receive France's Top Honor
Time - 24 Aug 2015 10:39
"Since Friday, the entire world admires your courage"
Lawyer for Clinton Aide Strikes Back at Accuser
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2015 17:08
Huma Abedin's lawyer says Senator Charles E. Grassley, Republican of Iowa, has unfairly tarnished her reputation by making "unfounded allegations" about her tenure as a State Department aide.
Refugees cross into Serbia after leaving Macedonia
Al Jazeera English - 24 Aug 2015 16:58
Having crossed from Greece into Macedonia, about 7,000 refugees enter Serbia in hopes of making their way into EU.
Iran deal does not mean peace in the Middle East
Al Jazeera English - 24 Aug 2015 16:32
Contrary to some arguments, the nuclear deal will not necessarily bring a halt to long-standing conflicts in the region.
Eerie amusement park photos depict 'Chinese Fun'
CNN - 24 Aug 2015 11:16
Banksy's latest piece, Dismaland took a jab at the bleak, miserable side of theme parks. China it seems, has its own collection of dreary fun -- especially when captured at the dead of winter.
Video captures explosion at U.S. base in Japan
CNN - 24 Aug 2015 10:21
The cause of an explosion at a storage building at a U.S. Army depot in Sagamihara City, Japan is under investigation. There are no reports of injuries.
Beirut's Next Garbage Demonstration Postponed
Time - 24 Aug 2015 09:55
A second night of protests on Sunday led to clashes with police
Trump wants to 'save the middle class'
New York Post - 24 Aug 2015 07:25
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump said on Sunday that, as president, he would raise taxes on his Wall Street "friends" because they "are getting away with murder." The Republican presidential front-runner...
Activists say ISIS destroys temple at ancient Palmyra site
Fox News - 24 Aug 2015 06:23
Islamic State (ISIS) militants have destroyed a temple at Syria's ancient ruins of Palmyra, activists said Sunday, realizing the worst fears archaeologists had for the 2,000-year-old Roman-era city after the extremists s...
Iran's Foreign Minister Says It's Too Early for the U.S. to Reopen Its Embassy in Tehran
Time - 24 Aug 2015 06:08
Javad Zarif said the U.S. needed to first change its "illogical attitude"
Authorities: Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Killed in Stabbing
ABC News - 24 Aug 2015 06:07
Officials: State Labor Commissioner killed in stabbing at Oklahoma City restaurant
China stocks in meltdown as Asian markets spooked
Al Jazeera English - 24 Aug 2015 06:01
China market plummets more than eight percent on the back of last week's losses of 11 percent, as Asian markets tumble.
U.S. Unveils Measures to Encourage Solar Power Use
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2015 16:58
The Obama administration announced the slew of small measures hours before the president was scheduled to fly to Nevada to speak at the National Clean Energy Summit.
Man who had chainsaw knocks self out, then bites cop: police
New York Post - 24 Aug 2015 16:55
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa -- A 48-year-old man accused of domestic assault has been arrested after authorities say he bit one police officer and spit blood into the face of another....
Police arrest men who threatened Pokemon World Championship
New York Post - 24 Aug 2015 16:45
BOSTON -- Two men from Iowa authorities say threatened gun violence at the Pokemon World Championships in Boston are headed to court. Eighteen-year-old Kevin Norton, of Ames, and 27-year-old James...
Why the White House Fire Still Matters
Time - 24 Aug 2015 16:30
Aug. 24, 1814: British forces set fire to the White House
Laughing While Black: Napa Valley Wine Train Ejects African-American Women's Book Club For Being Too Loud
IBTimes - 24 Aug 2015 15:31
The terms "driving while black" and "shopping while black" were already fixtures in an ongoing discussion about race relations and stereotypes in the U.S. before a group of African-American women in Napa, California, hel...
As Minimum Wages Rise, Restaurants Say No to Tips, Yes to Higher Prices
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2015 03:36
A no-tipping policy has already been adopted by a small number of restaurants, with others taking a wait-and-see attitude.
9 former jails with surprising second lives
CNN - 24 Aug 2015 02:58
The United States may be known as the "incarceration nation," with about 1% of its population behind bars, but after decades of aggressive sentencing, the number of inmates is finally on the decline.
Iran deal draws more support after Reid's endorsement
New York Post - 24 Aug 2015 23:57
WASHINGTON -- With Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid on board, the nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers is picking up momentum to survive fierce opposition from Republican and...
A 1,000-point Dow Loss Just Wasn't In The Cards
Forbes - 24 Aug 2015 23:57
The numbers after Friday's nasty sell-off were quite clear that a violent rebound off Monday's lows was in the offing.