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• Ahead of Trump's visit, Houston mayor says crisis is urgent: 'We need the resources yesterday'
• Officer Who Arrested Utah Nurse In Viral Video Is Now Under Criminal Investigation
• Mueller May Have New Evidence of Trump Obstruction
• L’Oréal Fires Its First Trans Model After She Called Out White America's Racism
• Judge weighs fate of Charlottesville Confederate monument
• Houston refineries and plants leak thousands of tons of pollutants
• Joel Osteen is being ripped to shreds over his response to Hurricane Harvey
• Steve Bannon's right-hand woman remains in the White House
• Historical estate goes on the market with castle ruins once the home of Richard III and Henry VIII
• Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik Adorably Spent Eid Al-Adha With Their Moms
• Iran Says West Won't Attack and Would Lose If It Tried
• Twitter Users School Infowars Editor Over Claim That 'Orwell Rolls In His Grave' At Antifa
• The Latest: Salt Lake mayor calls nurse arrest unacceptable
• Trump: Comey 'exonerated' Clinton before investigation was complete
• 33 Dead, Dozens Feared Trapped After a Residential Building Collapsed in Mumbai
• Hezbollah slams US over IS convoy stranded in Syria
• Actress Stephanie March Marries Dan Benton — and Walks Down the Aisle to the Star Wars Theme!
• The Latest: DA to refile more serious charges in frat death
• Olympian Gracie Gold to ‘Seek Some Professional Help’
• Starbucks Is Offering A Turmeric Latte. But What Exactly Is Turmeric?
• Serena Williams Gives Birth To Baby Girl
• 93-year-old American woman donates $22 mn to Cologne Zoo
• Victims of Harvey return to clean up their water-damaged homes
• The Latest: Judge to rule later on lawsuit over Rebel statue
• Air Transat Passengers Share Harrowing Experiences From July 31
• FCC’s Broken Comments System Could Help Doom Net Neutrality
• Trump says he's getting things done at a 'record' speed despite no major legislative victory
• Bernie Sanders Has No Time For Chris Cuomo Asking About The 2020 Election
• Tight security for hajj stoning ritual two years after stampede
• Former Venezuelan prosecutor meets Mexican attorney general
• With major roads swamped, photographer flies to Port Arthur
• Here Are the Very Best Labor Day Sales You Don't Want to Miss
• Headaches and raspy voices as wildfire smoke chokes US West
• Harry Potter Fans: You Can Ride On The Hogwarts Express In Real Life
• Trevor Noah Baffled By Trump's Claim That He Saw Harvey Devastation 'Firsthand'
• Jeff Sessions' Justice Department to put woman who laughed at him on trial again

Ahead of Trump's visit, Houston mayor says crisis is urgent: 'We need the resources yesterday' Posted: 01 Sep 2017 10:01 AM PDT "What I would say to everyone is that this should be priority number one for our country," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said. "And we have to provide -- and let's put the politics aside."

Officer Who Arrested Utah Nurse In Viral Video Is Now Under Criminal Investigation Posted: 01 Sep 2017 10:09 PM PDT The police officer seen in a viral video arresting a nurse in Salt Lake City is now under criminal investigation, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.

Mueller May Have New Evidence of Trump Obstruction Posted: 01 Sep 2017 12:01 PM PDT The New York Times reports that Robert Mueller has an early draft of a letter Trump and one of his aides composed when preparing to fire James Comey and is examining that letter in his investigation.

L’Oréal Fires Its First Trans Model After She Called Out White America's Racism Posted: 01 Sep 2017 11:59 AM PDT L'Oréal Paris has fired its first transgender model to join the brand just days after announcing the partnership.

Judge weighs fate of Charlottesville Confederate monument Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:47 PM PDT CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A judge in Virginia heard arguments but didn't issue a final ruling Friday on whether a lawsuit over Charlottesville's decision to remove the Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white nationalist rally should proceed.

Houston refineries and plants leak thousands of tons of pollutants Posted: 02 Sep 2017 09:45 AM PDT Houston's petrochemical industry has leaked more than 2,700 tons of extra air pollution in connection with Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Harvey has resulted in Houston's petrochemical industry leaking thousands of tons of pollutants, with communities living near plants damaged by the storm exposed to soaring levels of toxic fumes and potential water contamination.

Joel Osteen is being ripped to shreds over his response to Hurricane Harvey Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:16 AM PDT Houston's famous megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has dealt with controversy before, but the backlash over his response to Hurricane Harvey has been brutal.

Steve Bannon's right-hand woman remains in the White House Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:22 PM PDT Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon may have left the building, but one of his top aides, Julia Hahn, remains in the West Wing. Hahn is a 26-year-old former writer from Bannon's site, Breitbart News. Earlier this week, a source familiar with the situation told Yahoo News that Hahn was staying on in her position as a special assistant to the president and deputy strategist in the wake of Bannon's departure last month.

Historical estate goes on the market with castle ruins once the home of Richard III and Henry VIII Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:52 AM PDT Originally built in 1382, the castle was a favorite residence and seat of regional government for some of the most charismatic figures in English history. It has been in disuse for three and a half centuries, and the stone was plundered to build neighboring homes. Now just four corners remain.

Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik Adorably Spent Eid Al-Adha With Their Moms Posted: 02 Sep 2017 03:53 PM PDT Fashion model Gigi Hadid and pop star Zayn Malik didn't shy away from spending an important holiday with family.

Iran Says West Won't Attack and Would Lose If It Tried Posted: 02 Sep 2017 10:14 AM PDT Military leaders said they did not fear an invasion from the West, touting Tehran's growing military might at home and abroad.

Twitter Users School Infowars Editor Over Claim That 'Orwell Rolls In His Grave' At Antifa Posted: 02 Sep 2017 02:07 AM PDT Folks online have given a much-needed history lesson to Infowars editor-at-large Paul Joseph Watson.

The Latest: Salt Lake mayor calls nurse arrest unacceptable Posted: 01 Sep 2017 11:43 AM PDT SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on a nurse in Utah who was handcuffed by police over a blood draw (all times local):

Trump: Comey 'exonerated' Clinton before investigation was complete Posted: 01 Sep 2017 06:46 AM PDT Trump's charge follows a statement by two Republican senators alleging Comey's exoneration was drafted before he'd interviewed key witnesses, including Hillary Clinton.

33 Dead, Dozens Feared Trapped After a Residential Building Collapsed in Mumbai Posted: 31 Aug 2017 07:47 PM PDT 15 injured survivors have been pulled from the debris so far

Hezbollah slams US over IS convoy stranded in Syria Posted: 02 Sep 2017 07:09 AM PDT Lebanon's Hezbollah movement on Saturday accused US-led forces of stranding a convoy of Islamic State fighters and civilians headed for Syria's Deir Ezzor province under an evacuation deal. The convoy carrying hundreds of IS fighters as well as civilians was meant to travel from the Lebanon-Syria border to jihadist-held territory in eastern Syria under a deal Hezbollah helped broker.

Actress Stephanie March Marries Dan Benton — and Walks Down the Aisle to the Star Wars Theme! Posted: 01 Sep 2017 03:11 PM PDT Actress Stephanie March, formerly of Law & Order: SVU, married tech investor Dan Benton on Friday at their home in Katonah, New York, surrounded by family and a few close friends

The Latest: DA to refile more serious charges in frat death Posted: 01 Sep 2017 09:30 AM PDT BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on a preliminary hearing for Penn State fraternity members charged after a pledge died (all times local):

Olympian Gracie Gold to ‘Seek Some Professional Help’ Posted: 01 Sep 2017 08:51 AM PDT One of ice skating's biggest names said in a statement that "after recent struggles on and off the ice, I realize I need to seek some professional help and will be taking some time off."

Starbucks Is Offering A Turmeric Latte. But What Exactly Is Turmeric? Posted: 01 Sep 2017 09:32 AM PDT Though Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte makes its return on Sept. 1, the beloved drinks has some trendy competition behind the counter.

Serena Williams Gives Birth To Baby Girl Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:20 PM PDT Serena Williams and fiancé Alexis Ohanian welcomed a baby girl at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, according to multiple reports.

93-year-old American woman donates $22 mn to Cologne Zoo Posted: 01 Sep 2017 06:46 AM PDT A 93-year-old widow from the United States has donated $22 million to the zoo in Cologne, Germany, saying she wanted to give back to the city where she and her husband met during World War II, German media reported Friday. "We never forgot Cologne," Elizabeth Reichert told the Koelner Stadt-Anzeiger newspaper by phone from her home in Philadelphia. Reichert said she worked as a hairdresser, while her husband took a job for a wholesaler selling pets and pet supplies, before setting up his own business and making millions.

Victims of Harvey return to clean up their water-damaged homes Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:02 PM PDT As water levels receded and search teams began checking abandoned homes for victims, Houston began a grim cleanup.

The Latest: Judge to rule later on lawsuit over Rebel statue Posted: 01 Sep 2017 03:13 PM PDT CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The Latest on the aftermath of a violent white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia (all times local):

Air Transat Passengers Share Harrowing Experiences From July 31 Posted: 01 Sep 2017 06:23 AM PDT The Canadian Transportation Agency held hearings Wednesday and Thursday into the July 31 incident of Air Transat planes where passengers said they were held up for five hours without being provided water and food.

FCC’s Broken Comments System Could Help Doom Net Neutrality Posted: 02 Sep 2017 07:00 AM PDT How spambots, fake names, and 2,000 "John Olivers" wreaked havoc on the net neutrality debate

Trump says he's getting things done at a 'record' speed despite no major legislative victory Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:24 PM PDT When they return to Washington next week, legislators will have about 12 working days to raise the debt ceiling and approve a federal budget – two tasks that have been made difficult by the differing priorities of the administration and members of Congress. On top of that, if the Senate wants to pass a bill to overhaul Obamacare – otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act – with just 51 votes, it must do so by 30 September, according to the Senate parliamentarian. The Senate's Republican leaders suffered a colossal defeat in July when they failed to get enough members of their own party to vote for a bill that would have dismantled Barack Obama's healthcare law.

Bernie Sanders Has No Time For Chris Cuomo Asking About The 2020 Election Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:55 AM PDT railed against Chris Cuomo on CNN Thursday night, telling the CNN journalist he was wrong to ask about the 2020 election.

Tight security for hajj stoning ritual two years after stampede Posted: 01 Sep 2017 01:37 AM PDT Two million Muslims pilgrims from around the world took part Friday in the symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, with tight security measures in place two years after a deadly stampede. The ritual at the Jamarat Bridge in Mina near Mecca marks the final major rite of the hajj, a five-day pilgrimage which all Muslims must perform at least once if physically and financially able. The stampede in Mina in 2015 claimed the lives of 2,300 people -- the worst disaster in the history of the hajj.

Former Venezuelan prosecutor meets Mexican attorney general Posted: 31 Aug 2017 08:13 PM PDT Venezuela's former chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega met Mexico's attorney general on Thursday, a Mexican official said, weeks after she fled her homeland accusing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of involvement in corruption. Ortega, who was removed from her position earlier this month, said a week ago she had evidence that Maduro was involved in graft with construction company Odebrecht. The 59-year-old Ortega has said she would give details of the corruption cases to authorities in the United States, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Colombia.

With major roads swamped, photographer flies to Port Arthur Posted: 01 Sep 2017 07:58 AM PDT Port Arthur's major roads were swamped by rising waters brought by Harvey, and there were few images showing the devastation that virtually cut off the East Texas city.

Here Are the Very Best Labor Day Sales You Don't Want to Miss Posted: 01 Sep 2017 09:22 AM PDT Tell your wallet we said, "You're welcome."

Headaches and raspy voices as wildfire smoke chokes US West Posted: 02 Sep 2017 03:25 AM PDT The smoke from massive wildfires hangs like fog over large parts of the U.S. West, an irritating haze causing health concerns, forcing sports teams to change schedules and disrupting life from Seattle to tiny Seeley Lake, Montana.

Harry Potter Fans: You Can Ride On The Hogwarts Express In Real Life Posted: 01 Sep 2017 11:20 AM PDT Hold on to your wands.

Trevor Noah Baffled By Trump's Claim That He Saw Harvey Devastation 'Firsthand' Posted: 31 Aug 2017 10:10 PM PDT Trevor Noah is baffled that the White House continues to stand behind President Donald Trump's statements, no matter how false they may be.

Jeff Sessions' Justice Department to put woman who laughed at him on trial again Posted: 01 Sep 2017 10:58 AM PDT Jeff Sessions' Justice Department reportedly intends take a woman who laughed at the now-attorney general back to trial. Code Pink activist Desiree Fairooz, 61, who was taken into custody after she laughed during Mr Sessions' confirmation hearing, will go to trial in November for a second time. In July, a judge had thrown out out a jury's conviction of Ms Fairooz, finding that the government had improperly argued during the proceedings that her laughter was enough to merit a guilty verdict.

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