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Undocumented immigrants try to rush into US in 'waves,' spark showdown with CBP agents
New York Post - 20 Jul 2019 05:22
One of the biggest ports of entry along the US-Mexico border had to be shut down on Friday after a group of undocumented immigrants — nearly 50 of them — attempted to rush into the United States in “waves,” accor...
Hackers take over the London Metropolitan Police's Twitter account
CNN - 20 Jul 2019 03:33
Late on Friday night, the Twitter account of London's Metropolitan Police Service began tweeting unusual announcements. "XEON IS THE BEST FIGHTER IN SCOTLAND," it proclaimed, alongside the challenge: "what you gonna do c...
Tens of millions enduring record-setting high temperatures
CBSNews - 20 Jul 2019 14:41
Washington D.C. joined dozens of cities in declaring a weather-related emergency ahead of record-breaking temperatures expected throughout the weekend. Cities in the Midwest are also preparing for extreme heat, but the E...
Feds seize nearly 800 children's brushes that had 'dangerous' lead levels
New York Post - 20 Jul 2019 05:50
They may look cute, but these children’s folding hair brushes are actually chock-full o’ lead — with 25 times the amount allowed by United States law, according to federal officials. Nearly 800 of them were seized ...
Unresolved privacy battle between law enforcement and big tech is growing: ANALYSIS
ABC News - 20 Jul 2019 05:28
The fight over unlocking cellphones still confounds authorities.
Heat Wave NYC: Live Updates as Dangerous Temperatures Arrive
The New York Times - 20 Jul 2019 15:25
OZY Fest and the New York Triathlon were canceled and cooling centers were opened as New Yorkers braced for a brutal weekend.
Ex-TV anchor reveals turning point from sex and drug addiction
CNN - 20 Jul 2019 14:19
Former TV anchor Brandon Lee opens about his struggles with addiction and his push to change the public perception and stigma surrounding addiction in the US.
NSA contractor sentenced to prison for huge theft of classified U.S. data
Reuters - 20 Jul 2019 04:05
A former National Security Agency contractor was sentenced in Maryland to nine years in prison on Friday for stealing huge amounts of classified material from U.S. intelligence agencies over two decades though officials ...
India's wildlife struggle to survive heavy monsoon rains
Al Jazeera English - 20 Jul 2019 14:21
As swathes of Asia become flooded, endangered species are under threat.
Hormone microdosing is a growing trend among non-binary individuals
CBSNews - 20 Jul 2019 05:33
Doctors are prescribing low doses of hormones -- "microdoses" -- as more individuals begin to identify as non-binary. Calvin Gilbert, a nurse practitioner at Lyon-Martin health services in San Francisco, joined CBSN to d...
Tiny shark discovered in Gulf of Mexico turns out to be new species
New York Post - 20 Jul 2019 05:07
NEW ORLEANS -- A pocket-sized pocket shark found in the Gulf of Mexico has turned out to be a new species. And the mysterious pouches that it’s named for, up near its front fins? Scientists say they squirt little glowi...
Key witness in Mueller probe now facing child sex trafficking charges
New York Post - 20 Jul 2019 04:59
A key witness from the Robert Mueller investigation got slapped with sex trafficking charges on Friday. Businessman George Nader, 60, was already facing child pornography charges — and he has a long history of sexually...
'Uncontrollable' Jeffrey Epstein: 5 Takeaways From Judge's Bail Decision
The New York Times - 20 Jul 2019 03:40
Mr. Epstein was willing to pay almost anything to stay out of jail. But the judge suggested he could not curb his sexual fixation with minors.
Hungary backs Trump on asylum crackdown as it touts its own border success
Fox News - 20 Jul 2019 21:04
Hungary is backing President Trump in his crackdown on migrants claiming asylum at the southern borders -- as the government touts its own success in drastically reducing the influx of migrants into the country.
Dennis Eckersley on beef with David Price: 'I'm not going to talk to him'
USA Today - 20 Jul 2019 20:16
Days after yet another exchange of words, Dennis Eckersley said he has no intention of speaking with the Red Sox lefty.
Iran's Tasnim news agency posts video of detained British-flagged tanker
Reuters - 20 Jul 2019 14:58
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency posted a video of the detained British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero on Saturday.
Michelle Obama swipes at Trump over 'send her back' chant
New York Post - 20 Jul 2019 14:47
Former First Lady Michelle Obama weighed in on the furor over President Trump’s remarks against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), stating, “it's not my America or your America. It's our America.” “What truly makes our c...
Iran: British tanker seizure follows 'rule of reciprocal action'
New York Post - 20 Jul 2019 14:42
Iranian leaders said the country seized a British oil tanker on Friday in retaliation for the UK’s role in impounding an Iranian ship two weeks ago. "The rule of reciprocal action is well-known in international law," s...
How Trump's 2020 reelection strategy could work -- but probably won't
CNN - 20 Jul 2019 14:25
First things first: The theme song of the week is the theme from The Larry Sanders Show.
Massive heat wave blamed for at least 6 deaths
CBSNews - 20 Jul 2019 14:12
A dangerous and deadly heat wave is gripping almost half of the nation. Tens of millions are set to broil in record-setting high temperatures this weekend, and heat advisories or warnings are in effect from the Midwest t...
Thousands in pro-police rally as Hong Kong braces for another mass protest
Reuters - 20 Jul 2019 14:02
Tens of thousands gathered in Hong Kong on Saturday to voice support for the police and call for an end to violence, after a wave of protests against an extradition bill triggered clashes between police and activists and...
Global response to Ebola underfunded: UN
Al Jazeera English - 20 Jul 2019 13:54
There are fears that a lack of leadership on the ground will lead to a greater crisis.