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U.S. Military Forging New Contract To 2024 To Refuel Near Trump's Turnberry Resort: Report
The Huffington Post - 8 Sep 2019 04:49
As House investigators probe suspicious refueling stops, the Defense Department has a longer, pricier deal beginning in October, The Scotsman reports.
Vintage plane helps carry aid to devastated Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian
USA Today - 8 Sep 2019 04:01
The island of Great Abaco in the Bahamas has no power and a fuel shortage has slowed relief and recovery efforts. However, aid continues to pour in.
Robert Mugabe getting hero's burial he claimed he didn't want
New York Post - 8 Sep 2019 05:06
Ousted Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe will get the hero's burial he claimed he didn't want. The former African strongman, 95, who died Friday in Singapore after a lengthy illness, will be buried at a hilltop shrine re...
While No Longer a Hurricane, Dorian Still Inflicts Damage on Canada
The New York Times - 8 Sep 2019 04:52
More than 450,000 homes and businesses in three provinces were without power on Saturday as the storm, downgraded from a Category 2 hurricane struck the coast.
MIT media lab director resigns amid Jeffrey Epstein donations scandal
New York Post - 8 Sep 2019 04:08
The director of the Media Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology resigned on Saturday after it was revealed that he had been secretly accepting donations from Jeffrey Epstein. “After giving the matter a great...
Trump says he called of secret Taliban meeting at Camp David
Boston - 8 Sep 2019 06:07
Trump says he called off secret meeting with Taliban at Camp David after car bombing that killed American soldier, 11 other people
Trump administration approves trophy hunter's permit for endangered rhino: report
ABC News - 8 Sep 2019 05:30
Under President Barack Obama, the Fish and Wildlife Service issued the first critically endangered black rhino trophy import permit in 33 years.
Guatemala's congress approves state of siege despite protests
Al Jazeera English - 8 Sep 2019 05:12
Rights groups condemn move, fearing the 30-day state of siege will lead to more repression and violence in the region.
Hong Kong protesters plan march to US Embassy
ABC News - 8 Sep 2019 04:32
They hope to drum up international support for their months-long protests.
US Navy boat missing since last year found floating off Ireland coast
Fox News - 8 Sep 2019 04:07
A U.S. Navy boat that was last seen a year ago was discovered by a ferry crew off the coast of Ireland this week.
One killed, five wounded in new Johannesburg violence
Al Jazeera English - 8 Sep 2019 21:44
Security forces clash with looters in latest outbreak of xenophobic violence in South Africa's biggest city.
Mark Sanford announces he will challenge President Trump in 2020 GOP primary
ABC News - 8 Sep 2019 16:44
Mark Sanford, the South Carolina governor and congressman, announced his intentions to challenge President in the 2020 GOP primary.
Turkey cites disagreements with U.S. even as joint Syria patrols begin
Reuters - 8 Sep 2019 16:40
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, speaking hours after joint U.S.-Turkey patrols began in northern Syria, said on Sunday Ankara and Washington have constantly disagreed over establishing the planned "safe zone."
NOAA Staff Reportedly Warned Not to Contradict Trump on Claim Dorian Could Impact Alabama
Slate - 8 Sep 2019 16:36
The directive came mere hours after the president sent his now-infamous tweet.
Pompeo: Talks with Taliban off after US soldier killed in attack
New York Post - 8 Sep 2019 16:34
WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said talks with the Taliban are off for now and the U.S. is bringing home the top diplomat working in Afghanistan on the heels of President Trump cancelling a secret meeting ...
Taliban says Trump's decision to cancel Afghan talks will mean U.S. lives lost
Reuters - 8 Sep 2019 16:32
The Taliban on Sunday said U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to cancel peace talks would lead to fresh losses to American lives in Afghanistan at a time when the insurgent group was ready to finalize a deal t...
Secretary of State Pompeo: Taliban 'Overreached' in Kabul Bombing That Killed an American Soldier
Time - 8 Sep 2019 16:23
The diplomat isn't saying whether peace talks with Afghanistan will resume
Donny and Marie Osmond, going solo
CBSNews - 8 Sep 2019 16:20
After 11 years as a top draw in Las Vegas, the brother-and-sister duo are facing new challenges on their own, from Donny's solo album to Marie taking a seat on "The Talk"
President Trump Announces He Canceled a Secret Meeting with Taliban, Afghan Officials at Camp David
Time - 8 Sep 2019 15:44
Trump was ready to host the Taliban just days before the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks
Daycare worker charged with murder for suffocating crying baby
New York Post - 8 Sep 2019 15:26
A Delaware daycare worker has been charged with murder after surveillance footage showed her covering a baby’s face for more than three minutes because she would not stop crying, according to police. Dejoynay Ferguson,...
What a multi-million dollar 'bribe' for oil supertanker says about Trump’s Iran policy
USA Today - 8 Sep 2019 15:24Trump Surprises by Calling off Secret Peace Talks With Taliban Leaders at Camp David
Slate - 8 Sep 2019 15:22
The president claimed he made the decision after the Taliban claimed responsibility for a Thursday attack in Kabul that killed 12 people.