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The Shallow Cynicism of 'Everything Is Rigged'
The New York Times - 26 Aug 2019 02:52
Why do the president and many of his opponents act as though American political life is just another film noir?
Rule 1 at the G7 Meeting? Don't Get You-Know-Who Mad
The New York Times - 26 Aug 2019 01:36
Determined not to rouse President Trump's well-known temper, Group of 7 leaders registered their policy differences in the most flattering of tones.
Trump praises Boris Johnson, but insists Theresa May could have cut Brexit deal
New York Post - 26 Aug 2019 21:05
President Trump on Monday praised ex-UK Prime Minister Theresa May -- but also repeated his contention that if she had only taken his advice, she would have been able to cut a Brexit deal with the EU. "Theresa was unable...
Massive Gas Explosion Destroys Maryland Office and Shopping Complex
Time - 26 Aug 2019 04:24
No injuries were reported in the thundering blast, which occurred at about 8 a.m. in Columbia, 20 miles southwest of Baltimore
Trump's excuse for skipping meeting makes no sense
CNN - 26 Aug 2019 18:10
On Monday, before the close of the G7 meetings in France, the heads of those nations gathered to talk about climate change and what could be done to address the warming of our planet. Donald Trump didn't go.
Stage being set for Iran-U.S. summit to find deal: Macron
Reuters - 26 Aug 2019 17:05
French President Emmannuel Macron said on Monday that preparations were under way for a meeting between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming weeks to find a solution to the nucle...
3 victims found dead after 911 operators warned of possible murder-suicide
ABC News - 26 Aug 2019 16:59
A child was found alive and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Israeli drones strike Palestinian base operated by Hezbollah ally
Fox News - 26 Aug 2019 16:41
Israeli drones bombed a Palestinian base in eastern Lebanon near the border with Syria early Monday amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Lebanese state-run National News Agency and a Palestinian official said.
'Bagel Boss' guy goes berserk, gets cuffed, taken to hospital for psych eval
New York Post - 26 Aug 2019 03:35
Another day, another “Bagel Boss” beef. Long Island resident Chris Morgan aka the “Bagel Boss” guy was caught on camera going berserk on some people at the Bay Shore Marina on Sunday, prompting cops to step in an...
DNC: Virtual caucus systems could be vulnerable to hacking
CBSNews - 26 Aug 2019 21:57
The Democratic National Committee is raising concerns over states' new virtual caucus technology. Experts hired by the committee were able to hack the systems, exposing vulnerability to interference. Bloomberg News natio...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes First Public Appearance Since Pancreatic Cancer Announcement
Time - 26 Aug 2019 21:36
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has made her first public appearance since the announcement last week that she had completed treatment for pancreatic cancer. The 86-year-old justice smiled and appeared in good ...
Andrew Luck stuns NFL world with sudden retirement
CBSNews - 26 Aug 2019 21:22
Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Andrew Luck announced he is retiring from the NFL at age 29. In a press conference Saturday, the seven-year veteran said his series of serious injuries "have taken the joy out of this ...
Exclusive: U.S. officials fear ransomware attack against 2020 election
Reuters - 26 Aug 2019 20:52
The U.S. government plans to launch a program in roughly one month that narrowly focuses on protecting voter registration databases and systems ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Donald Trump says he's confident China wants to reach trade deal
New York Post - 26 Aug 2019 17:52
President Trump on Monday said he’s confident that China is sincere about wanting to reopen talks to end the escalating trade war between the two countries that has sent tariffs soaring. “I think they want to make a ...
Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy Says He'll Resign From Congress
The Huffington Post - 26 Aug 2019 17:45
The Republican said he will step down Sept. 23.
Trump speaking at close of G-7 with French leader - live updates
CBSNews - 26 Aug 2019 17:00
Trump and French President Emmanuel Macon are holding a press conference at the close of the global summit
Trump denies suggesting U.S. "nuke" hurricanes
CBSNews - 26 Aug 2019 16:51
"I never said this. Just more FAKE NEWS!" Mr. Trump decried on Twitter
Prominent German family identified as victims in Majorca plane-helicopter crash
New York Post - 26 Aug 2019 16:50
A well-known German family celebrating a birthday has been identified as the victims of a helicopter crash near the Spanish island of Majorca, according to reports. Brewery heir August Inselkammer Jr., 43, and his wife, ...
Trump moves to cool tension over China, Iran as G7 summit wraps up
Reuters - 26 Aug 2019 16:46
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday offered an olive branch to China after days of intense feuding over trade that has spooked financial markets and he opened the door to diplomacy with Iran, easing tensions on the las...
Russia says cloud of radioactive gas detected after nuke accident
CBSNews - 26 Aug 2019 16:43
Weather and environment agency says spike in radioactivity after blast at research facility caused by cloud of radioactive gas
German cartel office to take Facebook case to High Court
Reuters - 26 Aug 2019 16:36
Germany's cartel office said on Monday it would appeal a regional court decision to suspend restrictions it had placed on Facebook's data collection practices to the country's highest court.
8-year-old German boy crashes during second high-speed joyride
New York Post - 26 Aug 2019 16:24
He apparently didn't learn his lesson. An 8-year-old speed demon who took his mom's Volkswagen Golf for a joyride last week did it again two days later — clocking speeds of 110 miles per hour before crashing the car in...