Afghan Forces Take Kunduz Back From Taliban, Officials Say

NBCNews.comAfghan Forces Take Kunduz Back From Taliban, Officials SayNBCNews.comAfghan forces have retaken the city center of Kunduz, the city seized by the Taliban this week in a stunning setback to the Western-backed government, Afghan officials said. Heavy fighting was reported overnight and sporadic gunfire was heard in the ...The war in Afghanistan cost of $33000 per citizen. And will not end well.Reuters Blogs (blog)Afghan officials say government retakes Kunduz; Taliban deniesReutersAfghan Forces Recapture Kunduz From the TalibanWall Street JournalVoice of America -Washington Post -Fox Newsall 262 news articles »

The 11 must

PoliticoThe 11 must-read Hillary Clinton emailsPoliticoThe latest trove of Hillary Clinton's emails show how the former secretary of state dealt with with major geopolitical events such as the massive release of thousands of diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks and the aftermath of the earthquake disaster in ...Clinton kept a close eye on her reputation, State e-mails showWashington PostState emails: Clinton aides fretted over potential hackersCNNHillary Clinton aides worried about private email use in 2011ReutersTIME -NBCNews.com -Wall Street Journal (blog)all 573 news articles »

Secret Service official suggested a leak to embarrass Rep. Chaffetz

Los Angeles TimesSecret Service official suggested a leak to embarrass Rep. ChaffetzLos Angeles TimesThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman, Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), left greets Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy at an April 29 hearing in Washington. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman, ...Secret Service tried to discredit GOP rep. who was investigating agency ...Fox NewsReport: About 45 Secret Service agents accessed Chaffetz's personal ...Salt Lake TribuneIG report: Secret Service sought to retaliate against Rep. ChaffetzThe HillUSA TODAY -Washington Times -Mediaiteall 28 news articles »

CNBC announces debate criteria for 3rd GOP debate

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Oklahoma's Richard Glossip scheduled to die Wednesday

CNNOklahoma's Richard Glossip scheduled to die WednesdayCNN(CNN) [Breaking news alert posted at 4:13 p.m. ET]. The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Richard Glossip's request for a stay of execution. Oklahoma was scheduled to execute Glossip at 3 p.m. CT. [Original story published at 2:11 p.m. ET]. Richard Glossip ...Supreme Court allows execution of Oklahoma man claiming innocenceUSA TODAYRichard Glossip's final appeal denied; see his long road to Oklahoma's death rowLos Angeles TimesSupreme Court Refuses to Halt Oklahoma Execution of Richard GlossipNBCNews.comThe New Yorker -BuzzFeed News -Wonkette (satire) (blog)all 469 news articles »

South Dakota Principal Wounded in High School Shooting

NBCNews.comSouth Dakota Principal Wounded in High School ShootingNBCNews.comHARRISBURG, S.D. — The principal of a South Dakota high school was shot and lightly wounded Wednesday in a shooting at the school, but authorities said a suspect was in custody and no students were reported hurt. Harrisburg High School Principal ...LIVE at 12:30: Harrisburg school shooting update; student in custody ...Sioux Falls Argus LeaderS. Dakota High School Principal Shot, Wounded; Students SafeABC NewsStudent suspect in custody over South Dakota high school shootingUPI.comCNNall 126 news articles »

Palestinian leader disavows agreements signed with Israel

Jerusalem Post Israel NewsPalestinian leader disavows agreements signed with IsraelWashington PostPalestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday that he will no longer be bound by any agreements that the Palestinian Authority signed with Israel unless the Israeli government lives up to its commitments. Addressing the United Nations General ...Abbas' dangerous gambit: PA leader foments religious war with IsraelFox NewsMahmoud Abbas declares intent to break Israel agreementsCBS NewsAbbas says Palestinians no longer bound by Oslo AccordsAl Jazeera AmericaTIME -NPR -USA TODAYall 234 news articles »

Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority President, Says He's No Longer Bound by ...

New York TimesMahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority President, Says He's No Longer Bound by ...New York TimesDemonstrating a new level of tension with Israel, President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority declared Wednesday that it was no longer bound by the Oslo Peace Accords and subsequent agreements that formed the basis for a two-state solution to ...and more »

Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority President, Says He's No Longer Bound by ...

New York TimesMahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority President, Says He's No Longer Bound by ...New York TimesDemonstrating a new level of tension with Israel, President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority declared Wednesday that it was no longer bound by the Oslo Accords that formed the basis for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Abbas' dangerous gambit: PA leader foments religious war with IsraelFox NewsMahmoud Abbas declares intent to break Israel agreementsCBS NewsAbbas at UN: The Palestinians will not uphold agreements that Israel continues ...Jerusalem Post Israel Newsall 1,506 news articles »

Palestinian flag to be raised at United Nations

BBC NewsPalestinian flag to be raised at United NationsBBC NewsThe Palestinian flag is to be raised for the first time at the United Nations later in what the Palestinian leader says will be "a most emotional and proud day". Earlier this month, the UN General Assembly passed a motion to raise the Palestinian and ...Palestinians to raise flag at UN for first timeYahoo NewsDeceit, not Justice: Palestinian Lies Peddled AgainGatestone InstituteAhead of UN speech, Palestinian leader eschews direct talksKOIN.comCNN -Voice of America -Huffington Postall 84 news articles »

Tesla's Model X Is Here, and It's as Awesome As We Hoped

QuartzTesla's Model X Is Here, and It's as Awesome As We HopedWIREDThe world's first luxury electric SUV is gorgeous. It's futuristic. And once again, Tesla Motors is redefining the electric vehicle. The Silicon Valley automaker has teased us for years with the Model X, and tonight it finally gave the world its first ...Elon Musk Delivers Tesla's First Model X SUVs in CaliforniaBloombergHere's what Tesla's new Model X SUV is likeFortuneTesla's First SUV, the Model X, Is Finally Hitting the RoadABC NewsArs Technica -Mashable -Reutersall 433 news articles »

Cheika spoiled for selection choice

Courier MailCheika spoiled for selection choiceCourier MailRugby: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is spoilt for selection choice, with Australia boasting depth in the forwards. Fox Sports; 29 September 2015; 20 hours ago; Sport; SportRugby UnionRugby World CupsourceId478874. Featured Video. SETTINGS.and more »

Afghan forces battle insurgents to retake key northern city

ReutersAfghan forces battle insurgents to retake key northern cityReutersKABUL Heavy fighting raged inside the key northern Afghan city of Kunduz for a third day early on Wednesday as government forces, backed by U.S. air strikes, battled Taliban insurgents who had scored one of their boldest successes in 14 years of war.Taliban advance as Afghans fail to retake cityThe Boston GlobeMedia Group: Taliban Torched Women-run Media in KunduzVoice of AmericaTaliban Audacity Trumps Afghan Forces' Weak Defences in KunduzJakarta GlobeWall Street Journalall 89 news articles »

Congressional report: US has 'failed' to stop flow of foreign fighters to ISIS

CNNCongressional report: US has 'failed' to stop flow of foreign fighters to ISISCNNChloe Combi says, "Disenfranchisement, loneliness, alienation, rebellion, peer pressure, and identity crisis — these are things all young people feel, and lie at the heart of many of their choices irrespective of faith." Washington (CNN) — The U.S ...Bipartisan report: Obama 'losing' struggle to keep Americans out of ISISThe HillBarack Obama vows to use 'all of our tools' to fight ISIS as report shows more ...New York Daily NewsUS fails to stop flow of foreign fighters to Islamic State: studyReutersNBCNews.com -ABC Newsall 162 news articles »

Pope Francis Met With Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis, Her Lawyers Say

USA TODAYPope Francis Met With Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis, Her Lawyers SayABC NewsKentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, privately met with Pope Francis during his historic trip to the U.S., according to her legal team. Davis and her husband Joe met with the pope at the Vatican ...Kim Davis' Lawyer Claims She Had Secret Meeting With Pope in DC, He Said 'Stay ...NBCNews.comKim Davis met with Pope Francis, Liberty Counsel saysThe Courier-JournalAttorney: Kentucky clerk Kim Davis met with popeCBS NewsTheBlaze.com -Reutersall 312 news articles »

Report: Multiple people injured in Chicago drive

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Father of high school shooter found guilty of gun charges

seattlepi.comFather of high school shooter found guilty of gun chargesseattlepi.comFILE - In tis Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, file photo, Raymond Fryberg, the father of the Washington state teenager who fatally shot four classmates and himself at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in October 2014, arrives at the federal courthouse in Seattle.Dad Convicted of Buying Gun Son Jaylen Fryberg Used to Kill 4 at Washington ...NBCNews.comall 19 news articles »

At UN, Obama States His Case for Fighting ISIS With Ideas

New York TimesAt UN, Obama States His Case for Fighting ISIS With IdeasNew York TimesUNITED NATIONS — President Obama called upon a conclave of world leaders on Tuesday to fight violent extremism not just with weapons but ideas, jobs and good governance, a strategy he has long advocated. There are few signs that it is succeeding.UN leaders agree on how to defeat ISIS. Doing it is the hard part.Christian Science MonitorUS failing to stop most people trying to join ISIS, report findsFox NewsObama Says Fight Against Islamic State Group Will Take TimeABC NewsUSA TODAY -New York Daily News -Voice of Americaall 1,034 news articles »

Derrick Rose suffers orbital fracture; return timeline undetermined

ESPNDerrick Rose suffers orbital fracture; return timeline undeterminedESPNCHICAGO -- Bulls guard Derrick Rose suffered a left orbital fracture during Tuesday's practice and will undergo surgery Wednesday, the team announced. A timetable for his return will not be known until after the surgery, the Bulls said. They will ...Derrick Rose to have surgery after injury on first day of practiceUSA TODAYBulls' Derrick Rose suffers orbital fracture: Five things to knowCBSSports.comDerrick Rose suffers orbital fracture near eye, surgery WednesdayNBCSports.comBleacher Report -Yahoo Sports -Chicago Tribuneall 235 news articles »

Taliban tighten hold on Afghan city despite US airstrikes

WRAL.comTaliban tighten hold on Afghan city despite US airstrikesWRAL.comKABUL, Afghanistan — A day after a strategic northern city fell to the Taliban, the insurgents fanned out in full force Tuesday, closing roads, throwing up checkpoints and torching government buildings as fearful residents huddled indoors amid signs a ...and more »

Ralph Lauren, Creator of Fashion Empire, Is Stepping Down as CEO

New York TimesRalph Lauren, Creator of Fashion Empire, Is Stepping Down as CEONew York TimesRalph Lauren, the quintessential American designer who built a fashion empire based on sweeping fantasies of country-club prep and the Wild West, is stepping down from his post as chief executive of the company. Taking the helm at Ralph Lauren will be ...Ralph Lauren Steps Aside as CEO; Will Remain Design ChiefWall Street JournalRalph Lauren Corp. Appoints Stefan Larsson CEOWWDRalph Lauren steps down as CEO, remains chairman; Names Gap's Old Navy ...Minneapolis Star TribuneBusiness Insiderall 14 news articles »

Hands

ZDNetHands-on impressions of the Google Nexus 5X and 6P: Solid, gorgeous phones at ...ZDNetnexus5x6p-7.jpg ZDNet's Kevin Tofel posted the official announcement details on the new Nexus phones and Pixel C Android tablet. I was at the launch event and was able to get some hands-on time with all three.Hands-On With The Pixel C: This Machine Gives Good Handfeel, But It Has Some ...GizmodoThe Nexus 5X And Nexus 6P Are Compatible With Project Fi And All Major US CarriersAndroid PoliceGoogle Unveils Nexus Phones With 'Marshmallow' FlavorABC NewsAndroid Headlines - Android News -Wall Street Journal (blog) -USA TODAYall 1,303 news articles »

The Martian: EW review

Entertainment WeeklyThe Martian: EW reviewEntertainment WeeklyThe MartianIf you had to boil Ridley Scott's The Martian down to five words, you could do worse than this: “Matt Damon lost in space.” Thankfully... The MartianAction, Adventure, Sci-fiPT142MPG-13 If you had to boil Ridley Scott's The Martian down to ...How Hard Is Mars? NASA Astronauts Weigh InDiscovery NewsMars, Europa offer best chance to find ET, scientists sayCBS NewsDamon, Scott Book a Return to Space in 'The Martian'New York TimesGizmodo -Huffington Postall 376 news articles »

Edward Snowden Joins Twitter

TIMEEdward Snowden Joins TwitterTIMEEdward Snowden has just joined Twitter. @Snowden's first tweet? “Can you hear me now?” That tweet might be a jab at the only account @Snowden is following: @NSAGov, the official account for the National Security Agency, his former employer and the ...Edward Snowden's first Twitter follow was the NSAMashableYou Can Now Follow Edward Snowden On Twitter @SnowdenTechCrunchEdward Snowden Joins Twitter: 'Can You Hear Me Now?'NBCNews.comWashington Post -Slate Magazine (blog) -Voxall 95 news articles »

Conservatives float Trey Gowdy as next House majority leader

CNN InternationalConservatives float Trey Gowdy as next House majority leaderWashington PostA long-simmering campaign among conservative activists to draft Rep. Trey Gowdy into a House leadership post has suddenly re-emerged in the scramble following House Speaker John A. Boehner's resignation. A movement to pull Gowdy into the race for ...House Conservatives Push Trey Gowdy for Leadership JobNew York Times'Draft Gowdy' campaign builds steamThe HillRepublicans try to draft Trey Gowdy for majority leaderPolitico (blog)Daily Caller -Hot Air -CNN Internationalall 24 news articles »