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'No way to spin that,' Mitt Romney says of U.S. coronavirus deaths, blaming Trump administration
Boston - 16 Aug 2020 04:58
"Short term, I think it's fair to say we really have not distinguished ourselves in a positive way by how we responded to the crisis when it was upon us."
54% approve of Harris selection, including 1 in 4 Republicans: POLL
ABC News - 16 Aug 2020 15:28
A new ABC News/Washington Post poll.
Trump threatens 'snapback' of UN sanctions against Iran
Al Jazeera English - 16 Aug 2020 02:48
US president also casts doubt that he would join in Russia's call for a summit of world leaders to defuse Iran tensions.
France sees resurgence of coronavirus cases post-lockdown: Live
Al Jazeera English - 16 Aug 2020 03:08
UK to impose 14-day quarantine for people arriving from France; Trinidad and Tobago steps up anti-COVID-19 measures.
Trump's Drive to Undermine Confidence in the Election Is Accelerating
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2020 15:21
With Joe Biden leading in many public polls, and Democrats kicking off their national convention on Monday, President Trump has heightened his attacks on mail-in voting. Pressure continues to grow for the postmaster gene...
A cargo ship leaking tons of oil off an island coast has split in two
CNN - 16 Aug 2020 03:01
A ship that has leaked tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius has split apart, authorities said on Saturday.
Protests turn violent in downtown Chicago
Chicago Tribune - 16 Aug 2020 05:27
Seventeen Chicago police officers were injured and at least 24 people were arrested during protests that turned violent late Saturday afternoon downtown.
U.S. Says No Financial Bailout For Lebanon, Calls For Systemic Reforms
The Huffington Post - 16 Aug 2020 14:13
The FBI will assist with an investigation into the massive blast in Beirut that killed more than 170 people.
Thousands return to streets in Israel urging Netanyahu to resign
Al Jazeera English - 16 Aug 2020 05:16
Protesters clash with police outside the residence of embattled prime minister, who is facing corruption allegations.
Rare 'firenado' spotted in California amid extreme heat, strong winds
New York Post - 16 Aug 2020 15:36
A rare "firenado" tore through California near the Nevada border amid extreme heat and fierce winds in the region, according to a report.
An Australian surfer punched a great white shark to save a woman being attacked
CNN - 16 Aug 2020 05:46
An Australian surfer repeatedly punched a great white shark to save his female companion who was being attacked by the animal in New South Wales state on Saturday.
Teen questioned after family's quadruple murder
CBSNews - 16 Aug 2020 05:45
In the hours after four of his family members were found dead in their home in April 1989, authorities interviewed 17-year-old Jeff Pelley in the presence of his grandparents.
CDC blindsided by Trump's statement it could deploy teams to schools this fall
CNN - 16 Aug 2020 02:46
Leaders at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were blindsided this week when President Donald Trump announced that the agency could deploy teams to assist schools with safely reopening in the fall, a senio...
GoFundMe for Cannon Hinnant, boy fatally shot in head by neighbor, raises $700K
New York Post - 16 Aug 2020 04:17
A GoFundMe page for the North Carolina boy fatally shot in the head by a neighbor has raised some $700,000 for his family.
Fla. High School Football Kicking Off; Rubio Jokes About How To Silence Critics
The Huffington Post - 16 Aug 2020 03:38
A sports board okays practice in 10 days and games two weeks later -- despite advice from its own medical expert to wait.
Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week
Human Rights Watch - 16 Aug 2020 19:57
Trending rights tweets this week: Thai police arrested a prominent student activist for involvement in a peaceful July protest, the largest since 2014; profound courage from pro-democracy demonstrators in Belarus who fac...
Georgia State Patrol trooper charged with murder after shooting a Black man
CNN - 16 Aug 2020 02:52
A Georgia State Patrol trooper has been arrested and charged with felony murder after fatally shooting a Black man during an attempted traffic stop.
Couple suing city of San Jose, police over use of force in hotel altercation
ABC News - 16 Aug 2020 02:48
A lawsuit claims that a couple was "battered and bruised" by police officers while celebrating a birthday at a San Jose, California, hotel last year.
Democrats consider bringing House back into session next week over USPS issues
CNN - 16 Aug 2020 02:29
Democrats are seriously considering whether to bring the House of Representatives back as early as next week to discuss some of the issues facing the United States Postal Service, one source familiar with the matter told...
Tribute in Lights Will Shine After All, Officials Say
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2020 02:25
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum had said the display would have to be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
In Mauritius, Islanders Count the Cost After Race to Siphon Oil From Stricken Ship
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2020 01:54
Rescue teams removed much of the fuel from the vessel, but the clean-up goes on.
Barred From a Confederate Shrine, Protesters Scuffle in Georgia
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2020 01:47
Far-right groups hoping to rally at Stone Mountain were thwarted when the park was closed, and were met with counterprotests in a town where some would rather bridge racial divides than widen them.