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Donald Trump Laments Sliding Polls While Maintaining His Provocative Approach
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2016 02:50
The Republican nominee said that he intended to stick with his unorthodox campaign style, even if it meant taking "a very, very nice long vacation" after Nov. 8.
Thailand Bombings: Here's What You Need to Know
Time - 12 Aug 2016 05:45
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the blasts
The Persistence of Chlorine Gas Attacks in Syria
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2016 03:27
The use of chlorine gas against civilians in the Syrian city of Aleppo should be investigated as a "war crime," a United Nations diplomat said Thursday.
Trump Tower climber not even interested in politics, say friends
New York Post - 12 Aug 2016 05:30
The Donald Trump fan busted for trying to scale Trump Tower this week kept his obsession with the Republican presidential nominee under wraps -- along with plans for his daredevil stunt, co-workers said Thursday. Stephen...
Trump Says Americans Could Be Tried, Held in Guantanamo
ABC News - 12 Aug 2016 16:50
This would be a major overhaul of existing policy.
London Schoolgirl Who Left To Join ISIS Killed In Syria, Lawyer Says
The Huffington Post - 12 Aug 2016 14:09
One of three schoolgirls who left London in February 2015 to join the Islamic State militant group has died, her family lawyer told Reuters on Thursday. Attorney Tasnime Akunjee said the family of Kadiza Sultana learned ...
U.S. swimmer Simone Manuel wins historic gold in Rio Olympics
The Week - 12 Aug 2016 05:34
American Simone Manuel shared the Olympic gold medal in the women's 100m freestyle with Canada's Penny Oleksiak on Thursday night in Rio, upsetting world record-holder Cate Campbell of Australia. With a time of 52.70 sec...
Report on Racial Bias in Baltimore Policing Also Exposes Gender Bias
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2016 03:04
Baltimore officers humiliated women who reported sexual assault, failed to gather basic evidence, and disregarded prostitutes' complaints, the Justice Department found.
France: How to win the war against ISIL
Al Jazeera English - 12 Aug 2016 14:33
It is essential for Europeans to avoid falling into ISIL's trap, and instead reaffirm the humanistic roots of Europe.
What to Know About Making a Murderer's Brendan Dassey Going Free
Time - 12 Aug 2016 23:50
His conviction in the high-profile case was overturned by a judge
Mom oblivious to fact that son fatally beat baby to death
New York Post - 12 Aug 2016 16:56
A Florida mom who appeared in the reality TV show "I’m Pregnant and 55 Years Old" has been charged with manslaughter after leaving her 13-day-old daughter alone in a minivan with her 6-year-old son — who authorities ...
No evidence Trump provided child care services to employees
New York Post - 12 Aug 2016 16:25
When Donald Trump vowed this week to make child care more accessible and affordable, it was just the second time during his White House campaign that he’s talked about an issue that affects millions of working American...
Funeral Today for Boy Who Died on Water Slide
ABC News - 12 Aug 2016 16:10
The victim, Caleb Schwab, is the son of state Rep. Scott Schwab.
Trump Explains Calling Obama the 'Founder of ISIS' as Sarcasm
ABC News - 12 Aug 2016 14:53
“THEY DON'T GET SARCASM?” he tweeted today.
Everything You Need to Know About Olympic Gold Medals
ABC News - 12 Aug 2016 14:53
Today, Olympic gold medals contain only about 1.34 percent gold, with the rest composed of sterling silver.
Texas Pleads With Judge To Stop Obama Administration's Trans-Friendly Bathroom Policy
The Huffington Post - 12 Aug 2016 14:51
FORT WORTH, Texas
Man accused of using young son as human shield
New York Post - 12 Aug 2016 14:16
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A man is accused of using his 7-year-old son as a human shield when a West Virginia State Trooper had him at gunpoint. News outlets, citing a criminal complaint, report that 45-year-old Philip Spurlo...
Ramos: China welcomes Philippine envoy for talks in Beijing
Miami Herald - 12 Aug 2016 05:31
Former Philippine president Fidel Ramos said Friday that China has welcomed him to visit Beijing for discussions in the wake of last month's international arbitration panel's ruling in favor of the Philippines over China...
Hillary Clinton trashes Donald Trump's economic plan
New York Post - 12 Aug 2016 05:02
Hillary Clinton ripped Donald Trump's economic plan Thursday, saying her GOP rival would hurt the poor and middle class and help only the super-rich. "He wants America to work for him and his friends at the expense of ev...
Celebrated rescue volunteer dies in airstrike
CNN - 12 Aug 2016 03:38
A Syrian volunteer rescuer who famously helped save a baby from the rubble of a bombed-out home in 2014 has died during an airstrike, a spokesman for the group White Helmets said Thursday.
Pressured By China, Taiwan Stands To Lose Its Most Crucial Diplomatic Ally
Forbes - 12 Aug 2016 03:30
Taiwan has 22 diplomatic allies, mostly small countries that look to it for development aid. China and Taiwan, political rivals of seven decades, used to play checkbook diplomacy to buy off each other's friends and Taiwa...
Ecuador to set date for Assange to be questioned by Sweden
Miami Herald - 12 Aug 2016 03:26
Ecuador said Thursday it's ready to set a date for Swedish prosecutors to question Julian Assange inside its London embassy — a potential breakthrough in the years-long international impasse over the WikiLeaks founder....