Firefighter Killed, Hundreds Flee as California Blazes Burn

CNNFirefighter Killed, Hundreds Flee as California Blazes BurnABC NewsBlazes raging in forests and woodlands across California have taken the life of a firefighter and forced hundreds of people to flee their homes as an army of firefighters continue to battle them from the air and the ground. Twenty-three large fires ...Firefighter dies after battling 1 of several California wildfires, agency saysFox NewsFirefighter killed battling blaze in Calif. forestUSA TODAYFirefighter Dies Battling Wildfire in CaliforniaNBCNews.comseattlepi.com -CBS Local -Economic Timesall 1,307 news articles »

South Dakota firefighter dies helping battle wildfire in Northern California ...

NBCNews.comSouth Dakota firefighter dies helping battle wildfire in Northern California ...Fox NewsALTURAS, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service says a firefighter from South Dakota has been killed battling one of more than a dozen wildfires burning across California. Forest Service officials said in a press release issued Friday night that David Ruhl ...US Forest Service reports a firefighter has been killed battling 1 of ...Washington PostFirefighter battling flames in No. California found deadUSA TODAYFirefighter killed battling blaze in California forestChron.comSacramento Bee -AccuWeather.com -Los Angeles Timesall 59 news articles »

Wrestling legend Roddy Piper dead at 61

Fox NewsWrestling legend Roddy Piper dead at 61Fox NewsWWE wrestling legend 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper has died at his California home at the age of 61, the athlete's agent told Variety Friday. "Rod passed peacefully in his sleep last night," Jay Schacter told the publication in an e-mail. Piper suffered a heart ...Wrestling Legend 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper Dies at 61NBCNews.com'Rowdy' Roddy Piper dies at age 61ESPNPro wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper dead at 61New York Daily NewsEntertainment Weekly (blog) -Chron.com -seattlepi.comall 213 news articles »

Rivals of ISIS Attack US

New York TimesRivals of ISIS Attack US-Backed Syrian Rebel GroupNew York TimesBAGHDAD — A Syrian insurgent group at the heart of the Pentagon's effort to marshal local foot soldiers against Islamic State militants came under intense attack on Friday from a different hard-line Islamist faction, the Qaeda-linked Nusra Front. The ...Al Nusra claims attack on US-trained rebels in SyriaCNN InternationalAl-Qaeda affiliate claims kidnapping of members of US-backed rebel groupWashington PostUS Launches Airstrikes to Aid American-Trained Syrian RebelsNBCNews.comMiami Herald -BBC News -Firstpostall 481 news articles »

Republicans compete to register toughest Planned Parenthood attack

Los Angeles TimesRepublicans compete to register toughest Planned Parenthood attackWashington PostTINLEY PARK, Ill. -- Some of them closed their eyes as Mike Huckabee talked. Some of them winced; some clasped their hands to their chests. They were anti-abortion activists, gathered for a daylong conference on "Why All Lives Matter," listening to the ...Senate maneuvering spares Planned Parenthood -- for nowLos Angeles TimesPlanned Parenthood vote squeezes Dem moderatesPoliticoWhite House Not Aware of Plans for Obama to Ever See Planned Parenthood VideosTheBlaze.comWashington Times -DesMoinesRegister.comall 2,516 news articles »

Turkish warplanes hit Kurdish PKK militant targets in northern Iraq: media

Business RecorderTurkish warplanes hit Kurdish PKK militant targets in northern Iraq: mediaReutersISTANBUL Turkish warplanes struck Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Iraq on Friday, CNN Turk television reported, in Ankara's latest push against Kurdish militants. More than 30 warplanes scrambled from the Diyarbakir air base and hit ...Why Turks, Kurds may want to keep wounded peace process alive (+video)Christian Science MonitorEarly poll prospects grow as Turkish air strikes muddy coalition talks | ReutersFirstpostThese 5 Stats Explain Turkey's War on ISIS—and the KurdsTIMEThe Guardian -Huffington Postall 957 news articles »

Hillary Clinton releasing eight years of tax returns

CBS NewsHillary Clinton releasing eight years of tax returnsWashington PostDemocratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton was set to release eight years of tax returns late Friday showing that she and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, paid $433,885,310 in federal taxes during that period, with an effective ...Clintons Say They've Paid $44 Million in Federal Taxes Since 2007NBCNews.comUPDATE 2-Hillary Clinton given clean bill of health by her doctorReutersHillary Clinton's Doctor Says She's Fit to Serve As PresidentWall Street JournalCNN -TIME -Fox Newsall 472 news articles »

Deeper Mideast Aspirations Seen in Nuclear Deal With Iran

New York TimesDeeper Mideast Aspirations Seen in Nuclear Deal With IranNew York TimesWASHINGTON — As he struggles to sell his nuclear deal with Iran to resistant Republicans and Democrats in Congress, President Obama describes it in the narrowest possible terms, as a limited transaction in which Tehran gives up the bomb and gets ...Obama seeks support for Iran deal by reminding allies of Iraq warLos Angeles TimesIran Deal Backers Urged to Lobby CongressVoice of AmericaWhy the Iran deal is so huge for Obama's legacyWashington PostHuffington Postall 910 news articles »

The most eye

PoliticoThe most eye-popping numbers from today's super PAC filingsWashington PostToday marks the Federal Election Commission filing deadline for super PACs, which are able to raise unlimited sums of money for candidates and have become crucial to the major presidential campaigns' fundraising operations. Here is a list of the most ...What to Watch in Super PACs' DisclosuresWall Street Journal (blog)First Draft | Two 'Super PACs' Backing Hillary Clinton Join Fund-Raising ForcesNew York TimesNews Guide: Super PAC Backing Cruz Gets $10 Million DonationABC NewsPolitico -Bloombergall 141 news articles »

Clinton, Sanders and O'Malley just invoked Black Lives Matter. Bush and Carson ...

Breitbart NewsClinton, Sanders and O'Malley just invoked Black Lives Matter. Bush and Carson ...Washington PostFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Hillary Rodham Clinton and her two top rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination each invoked "Black Lives Matter" in speeches here before a mostly African American crowd on Friday, showing solidarity to a movement ...How Black Lives Matter forced campaigns to toss their strategies on black votersLos Angeles TimesBlack Lives Matter conference looks to strengthen legal response to racismAl Jazeera AmericaBlack Lives Matter Conference Teaches Alinsky TacticsBreitbart NewsNBCNews.com -Washington Examiner -NPRall 44 news articles »

Obama seeks support for Iran deal by reminding allies of Iraq war

Los Angeles TimesObama seeks support for Iran deal by reminding allies of Iraq warLos Angeles TimesFacing a well-financed opposition and a history of late-summer woes, President Obama and liberal supporters are trying to enlist activists and everyday voters alike in a major campaign behind his landmark nuclear accord with Iran, framing it as the ...Why the Iran deal is so huge for Obama's legacyWashington PostFirst Draft | Obama Pleads for Supporters to 'Get Active' in Backing Iran DealNew York TimesIran nuclear agreement: Is a 'better deal' possible – and at what cost? (+video)Christian Science Monitorall 920 news articles »

'Temporary' not guilty plea entered for Charleston suspect

Reuters'Temporary' not guilty plea entered for Charleston suspectReutersCHARLESTON, S.C. A federal magistrate on Friday entered a "temporary" not guilty plea for Dylann Roof on hate crime charges in the slaying of nine African-Americans at a South Carolina church, even as his lawyer said his client wanted to plead guilty.Dylann Roof pleads not guilty -- but wants to plead guilty -- in Charleston caseUSA TODAYAccused Charleston church gunman pleads not guilty but plans to plead guilty ...Washington PostDylann Roof pleads not guilty to federal charges in Charleston church attackCNNNBCNews.comall 346 news articles »

​4 ways the Blue Moon will disappoint you

CBS News​4 ways the Blue Moon will disappoint youCBS NewsGetting excited about seeing Friday's Blue Moon? Well, we're sorry to be the bearers of bum news, but there are a few things you should know about this medium-rare occurrence. 1. It's not actually a Blue Moon According to the accepted definition of ...Blue moon? Today's celestial event comes with a catchBoston HeraldFive things to know about the rare 'blue' moonCTV NewsTonight's 'Blue Moon' wants attention; don't give it what it wantsThe VergeThe Detroit News -Toronto Star -Charlotte Observerall 984 news articles »

Coast Guard Will Suspend Search Friday Night for Teens Missing at Sea

Minneapolis Star TribuneCoast Guard Will Suspend Search Friday Night for Teens Missing at SeaABC NewsThe Coast Guard tonight is expected to suspend their search for two Florida teenagers who've been missing at sea for one week, but the boys' families vow to push on with their bid to find them. The search for Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen, both 14 ...USCG will suspend the search for Perry Cohen and Austin Stephano - WFSB 3 ...WFSBall 3,344 news articles »

How we rank the 10 men most likely to win the Republican nomination — now ...

The New YorkerHow we rank the 10 men most likely to win the Republican nomination — now ...Washington PostThe obvious problem when sitting down (or standing up) and trying to rank the 10 people most likely to wind up as the Republican presidential nominee next year can be summed up in two words: Donald Trump. On one hand, Trump is way ahead in most ...Donald Trump's Achilles HeelCNNDonald Trump promises Mexico will pay for wallCNN InternationalMorning Must Reads: July 31TIMESalon -MLive.com -MSNBCall 3,316 news articles »

US Capitol Police: Vehicle Hits Barricade, Driver in Custody

USA TODAYUS Capitol Police: Vehicle Hits Barricade, Driver in CustodyABC NewsPolice say a person is in custody after a vehicle struck a barricade near the U.S. Capitol. U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement Friday morning that they're investigating after a vehicle hit the south barricade at the entrance to the Capitol grounds ...Car hits barricade of US Capitol, driver in custodyUSA TODAYCar crashes into south barrier of US Capitol buildingCBS NewsPerson taken into custody after vehicle hits barricade at US CapitolWashington PostWBXHall 42 news articles »

Vaccine success holds hope for end to deadly scourge of Ebola

Fox NewsVaccine success holds hope for end to deadly scourge of EbolaReutersLONDON The world is for the first time on the verge of being able to protect humans against Ebola, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, as data from a trial in Guinea showed a vaccine was 100 percent effective. Initial results from the ...WHO: Trials show new Ebola vaccine is 'highly effective'CNNWHO Says Ebola Vaccine Effective in African TrialWall Street JournalExperimental Ebola Vaccine Could Stop Virus in West AfricaABC NewsNew York Timesall 98 news articles »

Clinton calls to lift Cuba embargo, takes on two GOP rivals in Florida

Los Angeles TimesClinton calls to lift Cuba embargo, takes on two GOP rivals in FloridaLos Angeles TimesWelcome to Trail Guide, your daily tour through the wilds of the 2016 presidential campaign. It's Friday, July 31, and this is what we're watching: Clinton will call for the end of the Cuba embargo and take on two GOP rivals on their hometurf; The ...Clinton, Bush to address Urban LeagueUSA TODAYFirst Draft | Today in Politics: Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush to Work a Shared ...New York TimesHillary Clinton, Jeb Bush to share stage at National Urban LeagueCNNPolitico -Tampabay.com (blog) -Bloombergall 87 news articles »

Walker super PAC reportedly secures $5M donation from TD Ameritrade founder ...

Fox NewsWalker super PAC reportedly secures $5M donation from TD Ameritrade founder ...Fox NewsA super PAC backing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's presidential campaign reportedly has received a $5 million donation from TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts and his wife. According to The Washington Post, the donation from Joe and Marlene Ricketts to ...Ricketts family gives more than $5 million to Walker super PACWashington PostScott Walker super PAC wins Ricketts family lotteryColumbus Sun TimesReport: Family that owns Chicago Cubs gave $5 million to Scott Walker super PACMilwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)all 5 news articles »

Tunisia's presidency announces the extension of the state of emergency for 2 ...

NDTVTunisia's presidency announces the extension of the state of emergency for 2 ...Fox NewsTUNIS, Tunisia – Tunisia's presidency has issued a statement announcing the extension of the country's state of emergency for an additional two months from Monday. The brief statement on the presidency's Facebook page Friday said the decision was taken ...Tunisia's president renews state of emergency for additional 2 monthsWashington PostTunisia Extends State of Emergency By 2 MonthsNDTVTunisia extends state of emergency by two monthsThe Daily StarAllAfrica.comall 5 news articles »

Clinton to ask Congress to lift trade embargo against Cuba

CBC.caClinton to ask Congress to lift trade embargo against CubaWashington PostMIAMI — Hillary Rodham Clinton will ask Congress on Friday to seize what she calls a "decisive moment" and lift the five-decade-old trade embargo against Cuba. The Democratic front runner was speaking Friday in South Florida, home to many ...Hillary Clintons Cuban ghostsPoliticoIn Miami, Clinton set to call for lifting Cuba embargoNew Zealand HeraldHillary Clinton set to call for lifting of Cuba embargoCBC.caFox Businessall 68 news articles »

UK Leader Pledges to Send Help to France to Control Migrants

Telegraph.co.ukUK Leader Pledges to Send Help to France to Control MigrantsNew York TimesLONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron is pledging to send dogs and fencing to France to help control the surge in migrants trying to cross into Britain nightly. Cameron chaired an emergency security meeting Friday just after returning from a trip to Asia.Calais migrants: David Cameron pledges extra sniffer dogs and fencing for ...Telegraph.co.ukBritain's Cameron calls emergency meeting over Calais migrant crisisReutersCalais migrant crisis to last through summer, says CameronThe GuardianTIME -Irish Examiner -BBC Newsall 353 news articles »

Beijing Selected as Host of 2022 Winter Olympics

New York TimesBeijing Selected as Host of 2022 Winter OlympicsNew York TimesBeijing was awarded the hosting rights to the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday, setting up the Chinese capital to become the first city to stage both the Summer and Winter Games. Members of the International Olympic Committee, which is holding its annual ...It's Beijing! The Winner Out of Two Insipid Choices to Host the 2022 Winter ...TIMEVenue for 2022 Winter Olympics announcedCBS NewsBeijing wins election to host 2022 Winter OlympicsUSA TODAYWashington Post -Wall Street Journal -Los Angeles Timesall 513 news articles »

Greek PM defends controversial 'Plan B' for euro zone exit

ReutersGreek PM defends controversial 'Plan B' for euro zone exitReutersATHENS Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday acknowledged his government had made covert contingency plans in case Greece was forced out of the euro, but rejected accusations he had plotted to take the country back to the drachma. Tsipras was ...Greek Bailout Talks Shift Into Higher GearNew York TimesGreece's Tsipras Called for Grexit Contingency PlanWall Street JournalGreece news live: Tsipras confirms he ordered Varoufakis 'Plan B' after IMF ...Telegraph.co.ukIrish Examiner -MarketWatch -Moneycontrol.comall 1,042 news articles »

Confederate flags placed at Martin Luther King's church

Fox NewsConfederate flags placed at Martin Luther King's churchWashington PostATLANTA — Surveillance cameras caught images of two white males laying Confederate battle flags on the ground near the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s church, but it wasn't immediately clear whether they had committed a crime. Atlanta police Chief ...Confederate Battle Flags Found on Grounds of Ebenezer Baptist Church Near MLKDispatch TimesFour Confederate flags left near King's church in AtlantaAlbuquerque JournalConfederate flags left outside MLK's churchThe Durango HeraldRapid News Networkall 589 news articles »