Escalating tit for tat, US orders Russian consulate closed
AP - Escalating a diplomatic tit-for-tat, the United States abruptly ordered Russia on Thursday to shutte...
View ArticleHouston Homeowners Take Stock of Devastation
USA Today - Many Houston residents who fled their homes in recent days returned to survey the damage and start the long, painful recovery process. Emergency personnel also canvassed some neighborhoods,...
View ArticleHarvey aftermath: More chemical fires possible as city loses clean water
CNN - The heavy rain is over, but the devastation that Harvey unleashed in Texas has left unprecedented flooding and thousands of people vulnerable.
View ArticleKelley Rowland offers support as Fifth Harmony transitions to quartet
USA Today - Fifth Harmony looked to megastar group Destiny's Child as they transitioned to a foursome. The pop stars, who parted ways with Camila Cabello, say Kelley Rowland offered sage advice and...
View ArticleThis Summer's Transfer Window Has Produced Record-Breaking Fees
USA Today - This summer's transfer window has produced record-breaking fees as Neymar, Dembele, and Mbappe each cost Barcelona and PSG more than Paul Pogba's fee last summer.
View ArticleArmy kicks off season at home against Fordham
USA Today - Army kicks off season at home against Fordham on Friday night, and there will be no overlooking the Rams
View ArticleControversial Milwaukee County sheriff David Clarke resigns
USA Today - Clarke, who is at a police convention in Nashville, submitted a resignation letter on Thursday.
View ArticleWhat's the fall color outlook for Western North Carolina?
USA Today - It might not be the most colorful forecast, but fall foliage prognosticators are calling for an "average season" in Western North Carolina
View ArticleKevin Durant defends LaMelo Ball and his Lambo
USA Today - KD: "You don't have to struggle growing up to be a good basketball player."
View ArticleRescuers seek anyone ? alive or dead ? left in floodwaters
AP - HOUSTON (AP) - Rescuers began a block-by-block search of tens of thousands of Houston homes Thursday, pounding on doors and shouting as they looked for anyone - alive or dead - who might have been...
View ArticleChallenge That Blocked First Trump Travel Ban Is Settled
New York Times - People who were turned back at airports in January are to get a letter from the government and a fair chance to reapply for entry.
View ArticleMexico's President Denies Bid to Quiet a Prominent Critic
New York Times - Enrique Peña Nieto says he did not try to pressure one of the country's top business executives to get his son to halt criticism of the government.
View ArticleTeaching Hurricane Harvey: Ideas and Resources
New York Times - Resources from The New York Times for teaching and learning about one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history. We will continue to update this post.
View ArticleChairwoman Steps Down at New York City Police Oversight Agency
New York Times - The departure of Maya Wiley, a former lawyer for Mayor Bill de Blasio, creates fresh turnover at the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
View ArticleU.S. Open: Roger Federer survives five-set battle against Mikhail Youzhny
USA Today - Federer's dream of a sixth U.S. Open title is still alive.
View ArticleThe debate over Prince's favorite color rages on
AP - Was Prince's favorite color purple? Or orange? It depends who you ask.
View ArticleA Lightsaber comes with Lenovo's new augmented reality headset
USA Today - Disney and Lenovo team up on Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality experience that will let you duel with a Lightsaber against Darth Vader.
View ArticleBefore and after Harvey's floods
CBS News - Satellite photos from almost 500 miles above the Earth reveal the stunning extent of Texas floodwaters
View ArticleNebraska state Sen. Hansen announces re-election bid
AP - LINCOLN, Neb. ? A Nebraska state senator from Lincoln says he is running for another term. Sen. Matt Hansen kicked off his re-election campaign with an email announcement on Thursday. Hansen was...
View ArticleMacy's, Best Buy to expand same-day delivery service
AP - New York Macy's and Best Buy are expanding their same-day delivery offers as they try to be more competitive with online leader Amazon. The nation's largest consumer electronics chain, Best Buy,...
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