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U.N. Urges Reluctant E.U. Nations to Help Stranded Migrants
Time - 14 Aug 2019 04:50
"This is a race against time," a Red Cross envoy said
New Mexico man allegedly choked his cat and fed it meth
New York Post - 14 Aug 2019 03:55
A man from New Mexico was arrested for choking his cat and feeding it methamphetamine, officials revealed on Monday. Aaron Spaulding, 39, was initially arrested on June 4 after cops were called to the home to investigate...
Trump says he 'couldn't care less' that being president is 'costing me from $3 to $5 billion'
The Week - 14 Aug 2019 03:34
After declaring he "couldn't care less" that the presidency is "costing me a fortune," President Trump went on to complain at length about the billions of dollars he claims to be losing because of the job. Trump visited ...
Homeless man apologizes for killing Iowa State golf star Celia Barquin Arozamena
New York Post - 14 Aug 2019 16:27
A homeless man who admitted killing Iowa State University golf star Celia Barquin Arozamena has apologized for his savage act, saying he's sorry for "stripping a life from society." The handwritten note to a judge by Col...
'Keep the Hasidic Out': A Small-Town Housing Showdown
The New York Times - 14 Aug 2019 12:10
Developers say local leaders in the Hudson Valley are blocking a housing project in order to keep out Hasidic Jews.
FBI investigating after shots fired at ICE offices in Texas
CBSNews - 14 Aug 2019 04:48
No one was injured in the shooting, officials said
Hong Kong airport reopens, with demonstrators told to protest in designated areas
The Week - 14 Aug 2019 04:43
After violent clashes broke out at the Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday night, the airport authority announced on Wednesday it received a temporary injunction to prevent protesters from obstructing airport oper...
Trump official: Statue of Liberty poem refers to Europeans
Boston - 14 Aug 2019 03:13
The acting director of Citizenship and Immigration Services says the inscription on the Statue of Liberty welcoming immigrants into the country is about "people coming from Europe"
5 Woodstock Photographers on the Images That Moved Them Most
Time - 14 Aug 2019 22:48
Here's what photographers Baron Wolman, Ron Frem, Barry Z. Levine, Elliott Landy and Burk Uzzle had to say about the indelible photos they captured during those three days
Scientists Discover a Cure for the Deadliest Strain of Tuberculosis
The New York Times - 14 Aug 2019 21:57
Once, a diagnosis of extensively drug-resistant TB meant quick death. A new drug regimen cures most patients in just months.
Stepmom arrested after 4-year-old girl dies from boiling water burns
New York Post - 14 Aug 2019 16:55
A Texas woman is facing charges for not seeking medical treatment for her 4-year-old stepdaughter — who burned herself with boiling water and died, authorities said. Juana Marquez, 42, called 911 on Saturday morning ab...
Jeffrey Epstein's gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell lying low at Massachusetts mansion
New York Post - 14 Aug 2019 16:54
Jeffrey Epstein's former gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been accused of procuring underage victims for the millionaire pedophile, has been living in a secluded mansion in New England, according to a report. The 57-ye...
Woman Who Says Epstein Groomed Her for Sex at 14 Sues His Estate
The New York Times - 14 Aug 2019 16:48
The lawsuit from Jennifer Araoz is one of a possible flood of lawsuits his estate may face after his death by an apparent suicide.
Poker player Michael Borovetz busted for scamming travelers for years
New York Post - 14 Aug 2019 16:47
A professional poker player suspected of doling out bad beats to unsuspecting travelers for four years with dark tales of money woes has been arrested in Detroit, authorities said. Michael Borovetz, a fixture at poker to...
Growing fears of Chinese military crackdown on Hong Kong protests
CBSNews - 14 Aug 2019 16:43
There are growing fears the Chinese government may use the military to crack down on protesters in Hong Kong. Beijing has described the pro-democracy protests as "conduct close to terrorism." CBSN contributor and Asia So...
United Airlines tightens alcohol rules after flight crew's arrests
New York Post - 14 Aug 2019 16:41
United Airlines has strengthened its alcohol policy for pilots - a week after two of them were arrested for allegedly being under the influence before a flight from Scotland to Newark. The airline now requires that pilot...
Jailed Saudi activist rejects deal to deny torture for release, says family
CNN - 14 Aug 2019 16:31
Jailed Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has rejected a release deal that would have granted her freedom in exchange for denying that she was subjected to torture, according to her family.
Dow, stocks drop in early trading as recession worries intensify, bond market raises red flag
USA Today - 14 Aug 2019 16:05
Stocks fell after economic indicators from Germany and China renewed recession fears. And the 10-year bond yield fell below the 2-year.
Teen arrested after posting threat to blow up plane on Snapchat
ABC News - 14 Aug 2019 09:29
The social media company reported the threats to the FBI.
Cuccinelli says 'huddled masses' poem was about migrants from Euorpe
New York Post - 14 Aug 2019 05:04
The acting director of Citizenship and Immigration Services said on Tuesday that the “huddled masses” poem on the Statue of Liberty referred to migrants who were coming from Europe. Ken Cuccinelli made the statement ...
Colombia sees new migrant wave from Venezuela amid US sanctions
Al Jazeera English - 14 Aug 2019 05:02
Rights group say Colombia unprepared to deal with another humanitarian crisis as new wave of Venezuela migrants arrive.
Trump tours new Shell Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Plant
CBSNews - 14 Aug 2019 04:37
On Tuesday, President Trump toured the site of Shell's new Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex. The plant is expected to produce more than 1 million tons of plastic every year, pitting local politicians and environmental...