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WATCH: Family of Four Walks Away From Fiery Plane Crash Unharmed
ABC News - 14 Aug 2016 03:31
The plane's parachute successfully brought the family down to safety.
Hard Times in Venezuela Breed Malaria as Desperate Flock to Mines
The New York Times - 14 Aug 2016 15:22
Many turn to panning for black-market gold in the watery pits of mines, where mosquitoes infect them. Once they return home to recover, the disease spreads.
Thai junta accused of exploiting bombings for political ends
Miami Herald - 14 Aug 2016 14:50
Critics of Thailand's military government have accused it of exploiting a spate of deadly bombings and arson attacks to crack down on its opponents. …
Milwaukee Officials Call for Calm After Unrest Over Shooting
Time - 14 Aug 2016 15:06
Mayor says violence fed by social media
Violence Erupts in Milwaukee After Police Shooting
ABC News - 14 Aug 2016 07:00
Police cars were set on fire and vandalized, police said.
Kurdish forces in fresh push to close in on ISIS-held Mosul
Reuters - 14 Aug 2016 06:42
WARDAK, Iraq
Trump rails against press in response to reports of chaos
Reuters - 14 Aug 2016 05:53
FAIRFIELD, Conn.
Golden Finale: Phelps Wins 23rd Olympic Gold With Relay Win
ABC News - 14 Aug 2016 05:48
Golden finale: Phelps gets 23rd Olympic gold with relay win
Puerto Ricans Flocking to Mainland Could Sway Swing States
ABC News - 14 Aug 2016 15:31
Puerto Rico residents can't vote for president, but with the island's economy in shambles, many are fleeing to the mainland,
The Latest: Police: Swiss train attacker dies of his wounds
Miami Herald - 14 Aug 2016 14:06
The Latest on the deadly attack on a Swiss train (all times local): …
'Extreme measures' will be taken to fix green Rio pool
CNN - 14 Aug 2016 06:23
Olympic organizers will take "extreme measures" by draining one of the pools that turned green and refilling it by Sunday morning, just a few hours before the start of the synchronized swimming events, an official said.
Undermining China: towns sink after mines close
Reuters - 14 Aug 2016 05:04
HELIN, China
Reports of gunfire trigger pandemonium at North Carolina mall
Reuters - 14 Aug 2016 04:46
(Reuters) - Multiple reports of gunfire sent a crowded mall in Raleigh, North Carolina, into chaos on Saturday, and several people were injured trying to flee the shopping center, police said.
U.S. Democrat Pelosi Gets 'Obscene And Sick' Calls After Hack
The Huffington Post - 14 Aug 2016 04:08
U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said on Saturday she has been flooded with “obscene and sick” calls and text messages after a hacker linked to Russia posted personal contact information online for her and h...
Mike Pence May Break With Donald Trump, Again, Over Tax Returns
The New York Times - 14 Aug 2016 03:31
Mr. Pence hinted on Saturday that his returns may become public, even as his running mate refused to release his own returns.
Donald Trump doesn't speak for us 'second amendment people'
The Huffington Post - 14 Aug 2016 02:56
Originally published 8/10/2016 in The Guardian. I'm a gun owner and Donald Trump doesn't speak for me - or any of the gun owners I know. His suggestion on Tuesday that we "second amendment people" could take matters into...
WATCH: Donald Trump Urges His Supporters to Be on the Lookout for Cheating
ABC News - 14 Aug 2016 02:27
The Republican nominee pleaded with supporters after saying if he doesn't win in Pennsylvania, it is because the system is rigged.
Jamaica murder yarn has political ties, with a Scotland Yard twist
Miami Herald - 14 Aug 2016 20:07
In February, James Robertson won re-election to the Parliament of Jamaica. It was the latest in an unbroken string of victories for the 50-year-old politician since winning his first campaign …
Lochte robbed in taxi hold-up after leaving party, USOC says
Reuters - 14 Aug 2016 19:49
RIO DE JANEIRO
At the Russian Mosquito Festival, the more bites the better
Miami Herald - 14 Aug 2016 14:51
For residents of one Russian town, the more mosquito bites the better. …
Protests after US police shoot man
CNN - 14 Aug 2016 07:53
Angry crowds took to the streets in Milwaukee on Saturday night, hours after a police officer fatally shot an armed man during a foot chase, authorities said.
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson Is the Fastest Woman in the World
The New York Times - 14 Aug 2016 03:43
Thompson won the 100-meter dash, foiling Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's bid for a third straight title.