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The End of Small-Town America, in the Heart of Seoul
Wall Street Journal - 3 Sep 2019 11:30
The closure of Yongsan--the U.S. military's crumbling garrison in downtown Seoul--marks the end of an era in for a slice of Americana. "I'm seeing the death of a hometown," said John Nowell, a retired U.S. soldier who mo...
Marine biologist behind Santa Cruz dive company feared dead after boat fire
New York Post - 3 Sep 2019 03:59
The doomed Santa Cruz diving boat that caught fire and sank early Monday off the coast of Southern California had been chartered by a local adventure company owned by a marine biologist — who is among the missing and f...
Report: House Democrats plan on starting inquiry into Trump's role in hush-money payments
The Week - 3 Sep 2019 04:57
This fall, the House Judiciary Committee plans on holding hearings into President Trump's alleged role in silencing two women who said they had affairs with him, people familiar with the matter told The Washington Post. ...
Build an Online Presence Without Giving Up Privacy
The New York Times - 3 Sep 2019 23:35
Every social network might as well be LinkedIn.
Hurricane Dorian closes in on Florida coast after battering Bahamas
Reuters - 3 Sep 2019 22:45
Hurricane Dorian grew and picked up speed, churning on a path that forecasters said would come "dangerously close" to Florida later on Tuesday after the storm battered the northern Bahamas, killing at least five people.
Senate's McConnell expects to hear White House position on gun control soon
Reuters - 3 Sep 2019 16:58
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he expected to hear next week from the White House whether the Trump administration wants to move ahead with legislation to address gun violence.
What to Know as Boris Johnson and Lawmakers Face Off Over Brexit
The New York Times - 3 Sep 2019 16:54
As British lawmakers head back to Parliament and try to find a way to block a no-deal Brexit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatens to call snap elections.
Manchin decides against running for West Virginia governor, will stay in Senate
ABC News - 3 Sep 2019 16:51
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Tuesday he has decided against running for governor and will stay in the U.S. Senate.
U.S. vice president urges EU to negotiate 'in good faith' on Brexit
Reuters - 3 Sep 2019 16:48
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence used a visit to Ireland on Tuesday to urge the European Union to negotiate "in good faith" with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and reach a Brexit deal that respects British sovereignt...
Student pilot lands plane during first lesson after instructor loses consciousness
New York Post - 3 Sep 2019 16:42
A student pilot on his first lesson in a Cessna is being hailed as a hero for landing the single-engine plane - with guidance from an air-traffic controller - after his instructor lost consciousness. Max Sylvester, 29, o...
Trump warns China against dragging its feet in trade talks
Reuters - 3 Sep 2019 16:40
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that trade talks between the United States and China were going well, though he warned that he would be "tougher" in negotiations if the discussions drag on until his second te...
A Cape Cod man allegedly baited animals at a park with peanut butter-covered razor blades
Boston - 3 Sep 2019 16:29
He was seen "baiting and then watching trees as unsuspecting animals were lured into the bait covered razor," authorities said.
6-year-old daughter of powerboat racer found safe after kidnapping
New York Post - 3 Sep 2019 16:22
The 6-year-old daughter of a Formula 1 powerboat racer was snatched from her mother's arms outside a South Africa school — but the kidnappers ditched her Tuesday morning when they couldn't handle the massive publicity ...
20 people trapped below deck in boat blaze found dead - more than a dozen missing
CNN - 3 Sep 2019 16:02
Thirty-three people signed up to spend what promised to be a glorious Labor Day weekend aboard the Conception, a 75-foot boat that offered a scuba diver's dream: unlimited diving among colorful underwater sea life, with ...
France Dangles $15 Billion Bailout for Iran in Effort to Save Nuclear Deal
The New York Times - 3 Sep 2019 04:52
President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a deal to compensate Iran for lost oil sales in exchange for the country agreeing to return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear accord.
Hong Kong leader says has never tendered resignation to Beijing
Reuters - 3 Sep 2019 04:39
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she has never asked the Chinese government to let her resign to end the city's political crisis, responding to a Reuters report about a voice recording of her saying she would ...
Texas gunman who killed seven had previously failed background check for firearm
Reuters - 3 Sep 2019 03:53
The gunman who killed seven people and wounded 23 others in a rolling rampage across West Texas obtained an assault-style rifle despite failing a background check, state and law enforcement officials said on Monday.
India's Chandrayaan-2 ready for moon landing
Al Jazeera English - 3 Sep 2019 03:46
Indian space agency says $140m module has reached distance of 100km from moon's surface and is set to land on Saturday.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tells Lawmakers to Back His Brexit Plan
Time - 3 Sep 2019 03:42
"Let's get on with the people's agenda," he declared
Trump fires back at London mayor over golf crack
New York Post - 3 Sep 2019 19:39
President Trump ramped up his trans-Atlantic feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Tuesday, firing back after Khan mocked the commander in chief over the weekend, saying he was "dealing with a hurricane out on the golf co...
Doomed Santa Cruz boat had reputation for being safe: former passengers
New York Post - 3 Sep 2019 17:43
The doomed Santa Cruz dive boat appeared to be well-equipped for fire emergencies, deepening the mystery of how it turned into a deathbed for 34 sleeping passengers. “Of all the boat companies, that would be one of the...
Intense hurricanes like Dorian cause 1,000 times more damage
CBSNews - 3 Sep 2019 17:02
Research shows Category 5 hurricanes do exponentially greater damage - and we're seeing them much more frequently