Monday, August 31, 2015

Exclusive: US weighs sanctioning Russia as well as China in cyber attacks

ReutersExclusive: US weighs sanctioning Russia as well as China in cyber attacksReutersWASHINGTON The United States is considering sanctions against both Russian and Chinese individuals and companies for cyber attacks against U.S. commercial targets, several U.S. officials said on Monday. The officials, who spoke on condition of ...Sanctions on China hackers mulledBDliveUS weighs sanctioning Russia as well as China in cyber attacksFinancial ExpressSanctions a tool in the toolbox against cyber-attacks: White HouseEconomic TimesWPBF West Palm Beachall 205 news articles »

Atlanta

Fox NewsAtlanta-area police officer shot after responding to wrong homeFox NewsAug.31, 2015: Police officers respond to a home in Atlanta, Ga. after a DeKalb County Police officer was shot and critically injured responding to a suspicious person report. (WAGA). Authorities say an Atlanta-area police officer was shot and ...Ga. cop shot after police go to wrong houseUSA TODAYAtlanta-Area Cop Critical, Dog Killed When Police Go to Wrong HomeNBCNews.comCop wounded while investigating burglary at wrong homeCBS NewsNew York Daily News -STLtoday.com -Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 156 news articles »

State Dept. releases another batch of Clinton emails

New York TimesState Dept. releases another batch of Clinton emailsUSA TODAYThe State Department released another round of emails from Hillary Clinton's server on Monday night — this time, approximately 7,000 pages, or 4,368 emails, the largest batch made public to date. The latest release includes "around 150" emails that ...New Hillary Clinton Email Release Contains 150 Now Deemed ClassifiedTIMEReading Hillary Clinton's body language when she talks about the email debacleReuters Blogs (blog)State Department Redacts Material Deemed Sensitive in Hillary Clinton's EmailsNew York TimesPolitico -Washington Post -Newsweekall 467 news articles »

Satellite images reveal Isis destruction of Palmyra's Temple of Bel

The GuardianSatellite images reveal Isis destruction of Palmyra's Temple of BelThe GuardianSatellite images show that only rubble remains at the site of the Temple of Bel in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra. Photograph: Unitar/AFP/Getty Images. Ben Quinn and agencies. Monday 31 August 2015 19.09 EDT Last modified on Monday 31 August 2015 ...Why Islamic State set off explosives at Syria's ancient Bel temple (+video)Christian Science MonitorTemple damage 'difficult to determine'Irish ExaminerSatellite Images Show Temple of Bel DestructionSky NewsThe Times (subscription) -Zee News -The Columbianall 38 news articles »

Supreme Court says Kentucky clerk can't deny same

NBCNews.comSupreme Court says Kentucky clerk can't deny same-sex marriage licensesUSA TODAYWASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court refused Monday to let a Kentucky county clerk deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples because of what she said were her religious beliefs. The ruling, made without comment or any apparent dissents, is an early ...Supreme Court Rules Against Kentucky Clerk in Gay Marriage CaseNBCNews.comSupreme Court Rules Against Clerk in Gay Marriage CaseABC NewsDefiant Kentucky clerk loses same-sex marriage license fightCBS NewsLexington Herald Leaderall 188 news articles »

White Supremacist Convicted of Killing 3 at Kansas Jewish Centers

New York TimesWhite Supremacist Convicted of Killing 3 at Kansas Jewish CentersNew York TimesOLATHE, Kan. — A white supremacist was convicted of capital murder Monday in the shooting deaths of three people a year ago at a Jewish community center and an assisted living facility in suburban Kansas City. After a weeklong trial, jurors ...Supremacist convicted of killing 3 at Kansas Jewish sitesseattlepi.comFrazier Glenn Cross found guilty of murder in Jewish center shootingsCNNJury convicts avowed white supremacist in fatal shootings near Kansas City JCCWashington PostReuters -NBCNews.comall 331 news articles »

Pope Francis holds a 'virtual audience' with American students, immigrants and ...

Fox News LatinoPope Francis holds a 'virtual audience' with American students, immigrants and ...Washington PostAlthough Pope Francis's first visit to the United States is still weeks away, the pontiff was present — on screen, at least — in a “virtual audience” Monday in Los Angeles, Chicago and near the U.S.-Mexico border. The pope talked from the Vatican ...Drones banned from Philadelphia skies for Pope Francis visitReuters Blogs (blog)Texas Church Participates in Virtual Papal AudienceABC NewsPope headlines special '20/20'Orlando Sentinelall 201 news articles »

Four hurricanes swirling, more dangerous weather on tap

Fox NewsFour hurricanes swirling, more dangerous weather on tapFox NewsForecasters are keeping a wary eye on four hurricanes -- two of which are Category 4 -- feeding off the warm waters of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. A Category 4 hurricane has maximum sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph. Hurricane triplets Kilo ...Hurricane season heats up with three in the Pacific and one in the AtlanticUSA TODAYThree powerful Pacific hurricanes churning at the same time make weather historyLos Angeles TimesRecord-Setting Hurricanes Keep Coming. It's Only Going to Get Worse.Slate Magazine (blog)Washington Post (blog) -ABC News -CNETall 858 news articles »

A 24

Wall Street JournalA 24-year-old black Republican has launched a 'Ready for Kanye' PACWashington PostOn Sunday night, Kanye West got a five-year jump on the next presidential election. "I have decided in 2020 to run for president," he said, after accepting a lifetime achievement prize at the MTV Video Music Awards. "It ain't about me, it's about new ...What the White House Thinks About a Kanye West Presidential Bid In 2020ABC NewsKanye West grabs some spotlight away from TrumpPoliticoKanye As President: Life in the True West WingNew York Daily NewsUSA TODAY -Miami Herald -U.S. News & World Reportall 3,013 news articles »

Battle of the Iran letters heats up as congressional vote nears

Fox NewsBattle of the Iran letters heats up as congressional vote nearsFox NewsThe congressional battle over the Iran nuclear deal has turned into a war of signatures, as each side rolls out letters of support and opposition endorsed by long lists of dignitaries. The latest came this weekend with a full-page letter in The New ...Sam Nunn & Co.: 'There are no perfect nuclear deals'Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)all 122 news articles »

Hurricane Fred prompts warning for Cape Verde

WDIV DetroitHurricane Fred prompts warning for Cape VerdeWDIV DetroitHurricane Fred has formed off the coast of West Africa, prompting a hurricane warning for Cape Verde, which is bracing for heavy rains and high winds, the National Weather Service said Monday. It is rare for a hurricane to form so near the African ...and more »

McDonnell can remain free while Supreme Court decides on review

Rapid News NetworkMcDonnell can remain free while Supreme Court decides on reviewWashington PostThe Supreme Court said former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell can avoid prison while the justices decide whether to accept his petition arguing that his conviction on corruption charges be overturned. The decision was a dramatic--perhaps ...Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell to Remain Free During Supreme Court AppealWall Street JournalJustices: Former Virginia governor can stay out of prisonUSA TODAYFormer governor to remain free during appealSCOTUSblog (blog)Politico (blog) -NBCNews.com -Reutersall 65 news articles »

MTV VMAs: Seven presidential moments in Kanye West's first stump speech

Los Angeles TimesMTV VMAs: Seven presidential moments in Kanye West's first stump speechLos Angeles TimesWhen Kanye West stood on stage Sunday night during the MTV VMAs to accept the Video Vanguard Award, few doubted he'd have something to say. This is a man, after all, who first gained national attention nearly a decade ago when, in an unscripted ...and more »

Black Lives Matter Disavows Democratic Party's Show Of Support

Huffington PostBlack Lives Matter Disavows Democratic Party's Show Of SupportHuffington PostActivists with the Black Lives Matter movement rejected the Democratic Party's recent statement of support, making clear that they are not affiliated with any political party. "A resolution signaling the Democratic National Committee's endorsement that ...Police union official critical of 'disgusting' chant at Black Lives Matter marchMinneapolis Star TribuneBlack Lives Matter causes more headaches for Dems by rejecting DNC resolutionWashington Times#BlackLivesMatter Rejects Democratic National Committee's Show Of SupportDaily CallerTheBlaze.com -Atlanta Black Star -The Hill (blog)all 35 news articles »

Why Donald Trump Dominates GOP Race: He Has A Bold Agenda And His Opponents Don't

ForbesWhy Donald Trump Dominates GOP Race: He Has A Bold Agenda And His Opponents Don'tForbesDONALD TRUMP'S CONTINUING surge in the polls has left his GOP opponents flummoxed and floundering. Some are trying to sound like mini-Donalds. Jeb Bush garnered eye-rolling publicity by referring to “anchor babies” from Asia, as well as Latin ...Trump, Taxes and the GOPNew York Times (blog)Reading Nixon's script a little too closelyMSNBCDonald Trump's Instagram Attack Ads Are the Future of American PoliticsGizmodoNational Journal -Washington Post (blog) -Truthdigall 1,084 news articles »

VMA 2015 Liveblog: We're All In This Together

The FriskyVMA 2015 Liveblog: We're All In This TogetherThe FriskyTonight, at 9pm EST, the 2015 VMAs will descend upon your television screen, assaulting your eyes and your ears with the glory that is modern pop music at this moment in time. Noted pansexual Miley Cyrus is your capable host, Kanye West is receiving ...and more »

President Obama to rough it on 'Running Wild With Bear Grylls'

Los Angeles TimesPresident Obama to rough it on 'Running Wild With Bear Grylls'Los Angeles TimesPresident Obama is going wild. NBC announced Monday that Obama will explore the Alaskan wilderness with survival expert Bear Grylls in a special episode of the docuseries "Running Wild With Bear Grylls." The episode will be taped this week as part of ...5 memorable celebrity moments from Bear Grylls' 'Running Wild'USA TODAYObama to Chat with Bear (Grylls That Is) in AlaskaNBCNews.comObama to Be Taught 'Survival Techniques' by Bear GryllsWall Street Journal (blog)TIME -New York Times (blog) -TheBlaze.comall 88 news articles »

Suspect Allegedly Unloaded His Entire Pistol in Texas Deputy

ABC NewsSuspect Allegedly Unloaded His Entire Pistol in Texas DeputyABC NewsA gunman unloaded his entire pistol into slain Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth when he stopped at a gas station near Houston Friday, prosecutors said in court today, adding that they found 15 shell-casings at the scene. Suspect Shannon ...Prosecutors: Killer fired 15 shots at Texas deputyUSA TODAYProsecutor: Suspect in 'execution-style' slaying fired 15 rounds into Texas deputyWashington PostDA: Shooter who killed Texas cop unleashed 15 shots at close rangeFox NewsCNN -NBCNews.com -Christian Science Monitorall 2,383 news articles »

Kanye West says he will 'run for president.' Because politics is entertainment.

New York TimesKanye West says he will 'run for president.' Because politics is entertainment.Washington PostKanye West is running for president, y'all. Yes: President. On a megachurch-like theater-in-the-round stage set up at last night's MTV Video Music Awards, the rapper informed the world that he will be seeking the presidency in 2020. And also that he ...Twitter goes wild after Kanye says he's running for presidentFortuneKanye West rants at VMAs: I have decided to 'run for president'Fox NewsKanye For President? Rapper Announces 2020 Run During VMAsCBS LocalMarketWatch -RollingStone.com -Kansas City Star (blog)all 1,674 news articles »

First Read: August's 2016 Winners and Losers

NBCNews.comFirst Read: August's 2016 Winners and LosersNBCNews.comFirst Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. The 2016 winners and losers of August. advertisement. This past weekend's new Des Moines Register ...What explains the rise of Ben Carson in the age of TrumpWashington Post (blog)Donald Trump's Iowa playbook: Organize, organize, organizeCNNBen Carson Edging Close to Front-Runner Trump in Latest Iowa PollBloombergChristian Science Monitor -The Hill (blog) -Business Insiderall 85 news articles »

Wisconsin's Walker looks to Iowa to regain momentum

Chron.comWisconsin's Walker looks to Iowa to regain momentumChron.comONAWA, Iowa (AP) — With his sleeves rolled up, Scott Walker wowed Iowa Republicans in January at one of the first events of the 2016 campaign — a moment that shot the Wisconsin governor into the top-tier of GOP candidates for president. In the months ...and more »

Kanye West Announces He's Running For President In 2020 After Making MTV Diss

Hollywood LifeKanye West Announces He's Running For President In 2020 After Making MTV DissHollywood LifePresident Kanye West? The outspoken artist was rewarded for his spectacular career accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2015 MTV VMAs. But instead of thanking the network and his supporters for the honor — he announced he's ...Watch Kanye West Get Booed by '60000 People' at a Dodgers GameRollingStone.comKanye West's Epic VMA Rant Includes 2020 Presidential RunRadio.com Music and Entertainment NewsKanye West for President in 2020? His VMA Speech Delights FansNew York TimesCelebuzz -PerezHilton.com -New York Daily Newsall 1,593 news articles »

Guardsman killed in protests as Ukraine MPs back more autonomy for rebel regions

ReutersGuardsman killed in protests as Ukraine MPs back more autonomy for rebel regionsReutersKIEV A national guardsman was killed and nearly 90 others protecting Ukraine's parliament were wounded by grenades hurled by protesters on Monday, the Interior Ministry said, as deputies backed reforms to give more autonomy to rebel-held areas.Ukraine Parliament Clashes Leave Cop Dead, 100 Others InjuredNBCNews.comPolice Officer Is Killed in Kiev During Protests Over East Ukraine VoteNew York TimesViolence outside Ukrainian parliament after voteCNNWall Street Journal -Newsweek -seattlepi.comall 300 news articles »

Here's what could move the most if the Fed hikes

CNBCHere's what could move the most if the Fed hikesCNBCAs Wall Street prepares for the first rate hike in nearly a decade, traders are expecting to see some big swings in one particular market. The Fed has discussed raising rates as early as this year, although some analysts have predicted a delay into 2016.and more »

MTV VMAs 2015: Five reasons it was all a mess

Los Angeles TimesMTV VMAs 2015: Five reasons it was all a messLos Angeles TimesThe 2015 Video Music Awards will, rightfully, be best remembered as a fiery trainwreck where causalities, chest-clutching awkwardness and “oh no they didn't” absurdity were in abundance. Somewhere between a provoked Nicki Minaj cursing out Miley ...Will the real Kanye please stand up?USA TODAYKanye West Announces He's Running For President In 2020 After Making MTV DissHollywood LifeThese Were the Truman Show VMAsVulturePeople Magazine -SPIN -New York Timesall 1,040 news articles »