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Asia's largest bird park to close
CNN - 30 Aug 2022 08:34
Jurong Bird Park, one of Singapore's oldest and most iconic attractions, has announced that it will cease operations and shut its doors after more than 50 years.
Death in Navy SEAL training exposes a culture of brutality, cheating, and drugs
Boston - 30 Aug 2022 15:51
The elite force's selection course is so punishing that few make it through, and many of those who do resort to illicit tactics. The post Death in Navy SEAL training exposes a culture of brutality, cheating, and drugs ap...
Roughly 1/3 of nation's largest school districts to keep remote learning option from COVID
New York Post - 30 Aug 2022 02:30
"It may not be a universal solution for all students -- but enough districts saw promise for certain cohorts of students."
Heavy Gunfire Rocks Iraq's Green Zone, After Leading Shi'ite Cleric Quits Politics
Time - 30 Aug 2022 12:51
At least 30 have died over two days of unrest following Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's announcement he would quit politics.
Death in Navy SEAL Training Exposes a Culture of Brutality, Cheating and Drugs
The New York Times - 30 Aug 2022 12:27
The elite force's selection course is so punishing that few make it through, and many of those who do resort to illicit tactics.
Taiwan leader tells troops to keep cool amid Chinese threats
ABC News - 30 Aug 2022 12:14
Taiwan’s president has told the self-ruled island’s military units to keep their cool in the face of daily warplane flights and warship maneuvers by rival China, saying that Taiwan will not allow Beijing to provoke a...
12 protesters shot and killed during street clashes in Baghdad
The Week - 30 Aug 2022 00:59
At least 12 protesters in Baghdad were shot and killed by government security forces on Monday after they breached concrete barriers around the Green Zone area, Iraqi officials told The New York Times. The demonstrators ...
U.N. Nuclear Inspectors Are in Ukraine to Visit the Zaporizhzhia Plant
The New York Times - 30 Aug 2022 13:57
As artillery strikes continued near the complex, the inspectors could reach the nuclear plant as soon as Wednesday
Dutch defense minister concerned at US gun violence
ABC News - 30 Aug 2022 12:11
The Dutch defense minister has expressed concern at gun violence in the United States in the aftermath of a shooting in Indianapolis over the weekend that left one Dutch soldier dead and two wounded
Top FBI agent resigns amid claims he shielded Hunter Biden from probe: report
New York Post - 30 Aug 2022 01:43
Timothy Thibault, an FBI assistant special agent in charge, was allegedly forced out after he was accused of political bias in his handling of the Hunter Biden laptop probe, according to a report.
Ukrainian Soldiers Trade Tanks and Artillery on the Front Line
The New York Times - 30 Aug 2022 14:35
Most of the bartering involves items captured from Russian troops, which are exchanged for urgently needed supplies. "Let's just call it a simplification of bureaucracy," one soldier said.
These 13 states could tax Biden student loan forgiveness: analysis
New York Post - 30 Aug 2022 01:33
The Biden administration's plan to reduce student loan burdens by $10,000 could come with a catch for some Americans -- they'll be expected to pay taxes on the savings.
Europe's Gonna Party Like It's 1979
The New York Times - 30 Aug 2022 18:47
Sometimes you just can't let markets rip.
Albert Pujols is chasing 700 home runs before he retires. Will he hit the milestone?
USA Today - 30 Aug 2022 04:42
The St. Louis Cardinals star needs just 6 home runs to hit the mark. But only three dozen games remain this season.
Who is going to debate in key midterm races in battleground states
ABC News - 30 Aug 2022 03:04
Across nine key battleground states, four debates for major offices have so far been confirmed for the fall, according to an ABC News count
Biden to deliver prime-time speech on 'battle' for democracy
ABC News - 30 Aug 2022 02:29
President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address “on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Oregon Safeway worker tried to disarm gunman who fatally shot 2: What we know
USA Today - 30 Aug 2022 02:25
Four mass shootings this weekend left 10 victims dead. In Bend, Oregon, police were seeking a motive after a gunman opened fire in a Safeway.
Los Angeles school district ordered to pay $1M in damages to bullied teen
NY Daily News - 30 Aug 2022 02:05
A Los Angeles school district has been ordered to pay $1 million after school administrators dismissed a teen's bullying as adolescent drama born of a love triangle, even after classmates petitioned to end her life.
Male dolphins need cliques to attract mates just like men, study shows
New York Post - 30 Aug 2022 01:29
The study published in a scientific journal shows that dolphins are more similar to humans than originally thought.
Pastor Matt Chandler Steps Aside After 'Unwise' Online Relationship
The New York Times - 30 Aug 2022 01:02
Matt Chandler's leave of absence from the Village Church near Dallas comes as Southern Baptists are already facing challenges.
California Senate Passes Bill to Regulate Fast-Food Industry
The New York Times - 30 Aug 2022 00:57
If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the measure would create a state council to establish minimum pay and safety conditions on an industrywide basis.
'Zombie ice' from Greenland will raise sea level 10 inches
ABC News - 30 Aug 2022 00:45
Although 10 inches doesn't sound like much, that's a global average.