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Caribbean prepares to be rocked by Hurricane Matthew
New York Post - 4 Oct 2016 04:49
The most powerful Atlantic hurricane in a decade barreled down on Haiti Monday as other parts of the Caribbean prepared to be ravaged by the Category-4 storm. Hurricane Matthew could cause chaos in the Caribbean before h...
This 102-year-old got arrested so she could cross it off her bucket list
The Week - 4 Oct 2016 07:04
Edie Simms made it to the age of 102 without ever sitting in the back of a police car — and she wanted that to change. On Friday, the St. Louis resident was able to cross "get arrested" off of her bucket list, with the...
Hillary slams Trump's 'genius' loss of nearly $1B
New York Post - 4 Oct 2016 07:53
Hillary Clinton mocked Donald Trump's campaign for crediting the GOP nominee's "genius" for using his nearly $1 billion in losses to avoid paying income taxes. "Yesterday, his campaign was bragging it [not paying taxes] ...
Colombia's Rebels Are Left in Limbo as Peace Deal Flounders
Time - 4 Oct 2016 06:44
Thousands of rebels had emerged from jungle hideouts hoping for an end to fighting
North Korea's Missile Test Progress 'Leaves Japan Vulnerable'
Time - 4 Oct 2016 05:42
Tokyo and Pyongyang have been locked in an arms race since 1998 when North Korea fired a missile over Japan
Tourists lowered to safety after night on Chinese mountain
Miami Herald - 4 Oct 2016 05:13
Hundreds of tourists have made it safely to the ground after being trapped overnight atop China's Mount Hua when cable car service was suspended. About 200 people were stranded Monday …
German prosecutors drop probe of comedian over Erdogan poem
Miami Herald - 4 Oct 2016 15:48
German prosecutors say they have dropped an investigation of a TV comic who wrote a crude poem about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, citing insufficient evidence that he committed any …
Germany: man indicted for joining al-Shabab in Somalia
Fox News - 4 Oct 2016 15:30
Prosecutors have indicted a German man accused of joining the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab in Somalia on terrorism charges.
British PM to protect soldiers from 'vexatious' legal claims
Miami Herald - 4 Oct 2016 15:28
Britain's prime minister has announced plans to protect British troops from dubious legal claims made during conflicts. Theresa May said Tuesday the government is taking steps to end an "industry …
Clinton takes poll lead in important Trump state
New York Post - 4 Oct 2016 15:12
Hillary Clinton has bolted to a 9-percentage-point lead in Pennsylvania – perhaps the most important state in Donald Trump's hopes for a come-from-behind victory in November, a new poll revealed on Tuesday. Among likel...
I.M.F. Warns of Anti-Trade Sentiment Amid Weak Global Economy
The New York Times - 4 Oct 2016 15:06
The fund forecast that global growth to be 3.1 percent this year and rise to 3.4 percent in 2017.
US-Philippine drills open in uncertainty: Are they the last?
Miami Herald - 4 Oct 2016 07:59
U.S. and Philippine forces opened joint combat exercises under some uncertainty on Tuesday, days after the Philippines' new leader said they would be the last such drills of his six-year …
Trump: Hillary's only cyber security experience is 'her criminal scheme'
New York Post - 4 Oct 2016 07:48
Donald Trump whacked Hillary Clinton as unfit to be president, citing her mishandling of e-mail as secretary of state while addressing cyber security on Monday. "Hillary Clinton's only experience in cyber security involv...
Why Tonight's Vice Presidential Debate is Unusual
Time - 4 Oct 2016 15:04
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China concerned about death of Syracuse student from Beijing
Miami Herald - 4 Oct 2016 07:39
The Chinese government expressed concern Tuesday about the death of a Syracuse University student from Beijing whose body was found behind an apartment complex near the campus. Yuan Xiaopeng, 23, …
WATCH: Time Is Running Out for Last-Minute Storm Preparations in Jamaica
ABC News - 4 Oct 2016 06:28
The State Department urges all Americans to get off the Caribbean islands as cars are stuck in high water, streets are empty and shelters are filling up.
Russia deploys advanced anti-missile system to Syria for first time, US officials say
Fox News - 4 Oct 2016 06:15
Russia has deployed an advanced anti-missile system to Syria for the first time, three US officials tell Fox News, the latest indication that Moscow continues to ramp up its military operations in Syria in support of Pre...
Hillary Clinton-Inspired Flash Mob Is Pro-Pantsuit, Anti-Donald Trump
The Huffington Post - 4 Oct 2016 06:10
It’s official. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her collection of pantsuits have started a movement ― and it’s a groovy one. A flash mob of pantsuit-clad dancers took over New York City’s Union...
Top African wildlife park looks to villages to stop poachers
Fox News - 4 Oct 2016 06:05
On the edge of South Africa's largest wildlife reserve, the line between poacher and park ranger can be uncomfortably thin.
How Colombia's Voters Rejected Peace
The New Yorker - 4 Oct 2016 06:00
People everywhere may well be confused by the news coming out of Colombia. Last Monday, September 26th, in an elaborately staged treaty-signing ceremony in Cartagena de Indias, a colonial-era Caribbean city, President Ju...
Kelly Ayotte says she 'misspoke' when she said Trump is a role model
The Week - 4 Oct 2016 05:59
Almost as quickly as she gave Donald Trump a compliment, Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) took it away, saying she "misspoke" when she said he is "absolutely" a role model for children. Ayotte is up for reelection, and on Mond...
Obama And Leonardo DiCaprio Warn There's No Time Left For Climate Change Denial
The Huffington Post - 4 Oct 2016 05:58
WASHINGTON ― President Barack Obama on Monday warned that Republicans in Congress who deny climate change contribute to a growing problem that he hoped to give more political urgency by emphasizing moral issues. “Cli...