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Oxford English Dictionary Adds 'Merica, Gender-Fluid and Squee
Time - 12 Sep 2016 06:01
Hundreds of entries go live on Monday
North Korea nukes: Seoul preps for 'worst case scenario'
CNN - 12 Sep 2016 05:38
South Korea is "getting ready for the worst case scenario," the country's Defense Ministry said Monday, after North Korea claimed last week to have tested a nuclear warhead.
This new Donald Trump ad weaponizes Hillary Clinton's 'deplorable' attack against her
The Week - 12 Sep 2016 15:58
Donald Trump reminded "tens of millions of Americans" of the names Hillary Clinton has called them in a new campaign ad released Monday. Using footage from Clinton's speech to "wealthy donors" Friday, Trump's new ad show...
Donald Trump Sends Hillary Clinton a 'Get Well' Message for Her Pneumonia
The New York Times - 12 Sep 2016 15:07
The positive health wishes on Monday morning TV were a departure for Mr. Trump, who for weeks has criticized Mrs. Clinton for lacking the "stamina" to be president.
An Opposition Member Has Been Elected to Belarus' Parliament For the First Time in 20 Years
Time - 12 Sep 2016 07:56
Hardliners loyal to President Alexander Lukashenko still hold a majority
Death toll in Bangladesh factory fire rises to 31
Fox News - 12 Sep 2016 07:39
The death toll from a boiler explosion and subsequent fire at a packaging factory in Bangladesh over the weekend has risen to 31 after more bodies were found in the debris.
Iran denies it harassed US ships in Persian Gulf
Fox News - 12 Sep 2016 07:01
U.S. claims about Iranian vessels veering dangerously close to American warships were exaggerated and stemmed from fear of Iran's power, a spokesman for Iran's armed forces said Sunday.
Clinton camp left reporters in the dark amid health scare
New York Post - 12 Sep 2016 04:16
Hillary Clinton's sudden exit from the 9/11 memorial service left her pool reporters in the dark about what happened to her -- and outraged she was able to ditch them. The Washington Post's Anne Gearan, chair of the pres...
CIA warns of Russian hacking ahead of election
New York Post - 12 Sep 2016 04:12
WASHINGTON -- CIA Director John Brennan warned Sunday that Russia has "exceptionally capable and sophisticated cyber capabilities" and the US must stay on guard against threats to national security and the electoral syst...
Donald Trump's Coming Clash With the Military Generals
Time - 12 Sep 2016 03:59
Why some of the candidate's words jar those in uniform
Beijing and Moscow launch South China Sea naval drills
Al Jazeera English - 12 Sep 2016 16:49
Eight days of military exercises come at a time of heightened tension in the contested waters.
Obama Making Final Push for Progressive Agenda
ABC News - 12 Sep 2016 16:46
The president to meet top four congressional leaders at the White House today.
Why two very different U.S. senators share a "common mission"
CBSNews - 12 Sep 2016 16:17
Visiting the National Musuem of African American History and Culture for the first time, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker and Republican Sen. Tim Scott spoke about their common bond and hopes for America's future
South African president pays costs in home spending scandal
Miami Herald - 12 Sep 2016 15:54
South African President Jacob Zuma has paid the state more than $500,000 after being instructed to do so in a scandal over upgrades to his private home, his office said Monday. …
2 earthquakes hit South Korea; no reports of serious damage
Miami Herald - 12 Sep 2016 15:54
Two strong earthquakes jolted an historic city in southeastern South Korea on Monday, but there were no reports of serious injuries or damage, officials said. …
Israel meets Facebook officials over incitement complaints
Miami Herald - 12 Sep 2016 15:54
The Israeli government and Facebook have agreed to work together to determine how to tackle incitement on the social media network, a senior Israeli Cabinet minister said Monday. …
Quake-hit Italian town files complaint over cartoon satire
Miami Herald - 12 Sep 2016 15:49
The Italian town hardest hit by last month's earthquake on Monday filed a criminal defamation complaint denouncing French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo for a cartoon depicting victims in layers of lasagna. …
German nationalist leader seeks renewed use of Nazi-era term
Miami Herald - 12 Sep 2016 15:44
A leading member of Alternative for Germany, the nationalist party whose recent election successes have shaken the country's political system, faced fierce criticism Monday after calling for a racially charged term once ...
Ahead of Cease-Fire, Syrian President Bashar Assad Vows to Take Land Back from 'Terrorists'
Time - 12 Sep 2016 15:39
It was a rare public appearance for Assad
Philippine president wants US forces out of restive south
Miami Herald - 12 Sep 2016 15:39
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he wanted U.S. forces out of his country's south and blamed America for the restiveness of Muslim militants in the region, marking the first time he publicly opposed the p...
13-Year-Old Girl Who Went Out to Buy a Coloring Book Found Dead in Creek
Time - 12 Sep 2016 17:12
Her parents believe their daughter was kidnapped and killed
The Fire at the Mosque Where the Pulse Nightclub Shooter Prayed
The Atlantic Wire - 12 Sep 2016 15:34
Security footage shows someone arrive shortly after midnight Monday and set the building ablaze.