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Danzy Senna's New Black Woman
The New Yorker - 7 Aug 2017 13:00
Doreen St. Félix reviews "New People," the latest novel from Danzy Senna, about black faux-bohemians in brownstone Brooklyn.
Missing woman's body found in pond, boyfriend arrested
New York Post - 7 Aug 2017 00:25
Florida police announced Sunday an arrest in the murder of a missing 21-year-old woman whose body was recovered from a pond. Jacksonville deputies say Lee Rodarte, 28, killed Savannah Gold during a struggle in his car We...
Gunman Kills 11 in Attack on a Catholic Church in Nigeria
Time - 7 Aug 2017 04:50
Authorities said they did not believe Boko Haram was behind the attack
Minnesota mosque explosion 'deeper and scarier' than threats
Chicago Tribune - 7 Aug 2017 03:46Tillerson: US open to North Korea talks once Kim Jong Un holds his fire
ABC News - 7 Aug 2017 07:31
Tillerson spoke to reporters on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.
Australia's ruling party meets to resolve gay marriage rift
Fox News - 7 Aug 2017 04:39
Australia's ruling party will attempt to resolve bitter internal differences over gay marriage at a special meeting on Monday aimed at containing a rift that threatens the prime minister's leadership.
China Adds a Welcome Boost to Global Pressure on North Korea
Time - 7 Aug 2017 05:33
Beijing called on its neighbor to halt its missile and nuclear tests
3-year-old girl airlifted to hospital after fall from cruise ship balcony
New York Post - 7 Aug 2017 16:28
A 3-year-old girl is in stable condition after falling from the balcony of the Carnival cruise ship late last week. The incident took place on Friday afternoon aboard the Carnival Breeze, which was heading back to Galves...
The Russia investigation will probably not end well
The Week - 7 Aug 2017 11:31
President Trump is vexed and annoyed, irritated and infuriated, miffed and maddened by the ongoing investigation into his campaign's potential collusion with Russia. It's all fake news, a witch hunt, a made-up deal, or a...
Trump says he's 'impressed' by agreement on new North Korea sanctions
The Week - 7 Aug 2017 04:41
President Trump said Sunday night he spoke with South Korean President Moon Jae-in about new United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea, approved Saturday in response to the country's recent interconti...
Gunmen attack group at Mexican resort beach, killing 3 men
Miami Herald - 7 Aug 2017 03:53
Mexican officials say gunmen have attacked a group at a beach in the Los Cabos tourist region at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. Bullets killed three men …
Cops on hunt for man suspected of fatally shooting cop during traffic stop
New York Post - 7 Aug 2017 17:01
CLINTON, Mo. -- Authorities are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a western Missouri police officer during a traffic stop, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Monday. Clinton police officer Gary Michael...
August will be a dangerous month for President Trump
Chicago Tribune - 7 Aug 2017 17:00South African assembly to vote on president by secret ballot
Miami Herald - 7 Aug 2017 16:46
South Africa's parliament will vote by secret ballot on a motion of no confidence on South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday, the legislative body's speaker announced Monday. National Assembly …
President Trump attacks Sen. Richard Blumenthal over Vietnam service
USA Today - 7 Aug 2017 16:46UK model in Italy 'dark web' kidnap claim back in Britain
Miami Herald - 7 Aug 2017 16:40
A British model who says she was lured to Milan and kidnapped by a man who threatened to auction her online is back in Britain and speaking to police. Agent …
Iran says arrested 27 IS-linked militants, foiled attacks
Miami Herald - 7 Aug 2017 16:36
Iran's intelligence ministry says its forces have detained 27 militants linked to the Islamic State group who planned to carry out terrorist operations in religious cities inside the country. The …
Missouri Police Officer Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop
Time - 7 Aug 2017 16:27
A manhunt for the shooter is underway
Puerto Rico makes it a crime to smoke in cars with minors
Fox News - 7 Aug 2017 16:11
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has made it a crime to smoke inside a vehicle if one of the passengers is younger than 18.
The former head of the RNC says Trump is 'obsessed with his own self-image'
The Week - 7 Aug 2017 16:07
President Trump expected his position to offer more unchallenged power in terms of policy development and public perception alike, former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said in comments published b...
Jason Chaffetz blasts Congress for leaving the Capitol early and no one misses the irony
The Week - 7 Aug 2017 16:04
Former House Oversight Committee Chairman and early exit expert Jason Chaffetz pointed a finger at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday, blasting the Kentucky senator's decision not to cancel August recess. �...
South Sudan army capture rebel headquarters near Ethiopia
Miami Herald - 7 Aug 2017 15:54
South Sudan's government forces have overtaken the rebel-held stronghold and opposition headquarters of Pagak, along the Ethiopian border, William Gatjiath Deng, spokesman for the opposition IO, told The Associated Press...