Laura Sirico, MJ Schanne

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Julia Winn, Thomas Buckley

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As Trump Escalates Trade War, U.S. and China Move Further Apart With No End in Sight

By BY ANA SWANSON from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/01/world/asia/trump-trade-war-china.html?partner=IFTTT

How Much Will the Trade War Cost You by the End of the Year?

By BY QUOCTRUNG BUI AND KARL RUSSELL from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/business/economy/trade-war-costs.html?partner=IFTTT

Melanie Goldstein, Daniel Berenson

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Diana Willkie, Frank Hamilton

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Seanna Irvin-Anderson, Andrew Granchelli

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Katharine Anawalt, Harrison Gish

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Edna Ishayik, Seth London

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A Very German Idea of Freedom: Nude Ping-Pong, Nude Sledding, Nude Just About Anything

By BY KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/31/world/europe/germany-nudism.html?partner=IFTTT

Brexit: Michel Barnier rejects demands for backstop to be axed

The EU's lead negotiator says the backstop is the "maximum flexibility" the EU can offer the UK.

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Trade war: US set to hit China with new wave of tariffs

The bruising trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify.

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51 People Died in Mass Shootings in August Alone in the U.S.

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/31/us/us-mass-shootings.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Dr. Nathaniel Ott describes how he helped a Texas shooting victim

Dr. Nathaniel Ott describes how he helped a Texas shooting victim



Dr. Nathaniel Ott talks about treating a Texas shooting victim.

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FOX NEWS: 'America is sick of this': Democrats renew call for tighter gun laws after West Texas shootings

'America is sick of this': Democrats renew call for tighter gun laws after West Texas shootings



Democratic lawmakers and presidential candidates renewed their calls for tougher gun legislation after 24 people were shot, five of them fatally, during a series of shootings in West Texas.

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FOX NEWS: At least 24 shot, 5 killed in West Texas rampage, official says; suspect dead

At least 24 shot, 5 killed in West Texas rampage, official says; suspect dead



At least 21 people were shot and five people were killed Saturday in a series of shootings in the area of Midland and Odessa, Texas, an Odessa city official told Fox News.

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Joshua Wong and Alex Chow: The People of Hong Kong Will Not Be Cowed by China

By BY JOSHUA WONG AND ALEX CHOW from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/31/opinion/hong-kong-protest-joshua-wong.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Florida police officer arrested on child pornography charges

Florida police officer arrested on child pornography charges



A Boynton Beach Police officer has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on federal charges of possession of child pornography.

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FOX NEWS: Maryland man sentenced to 30 months in prison for role in $20M Ponzi scheme

Maryland man sentenced to 30 months in prison for role in $20M Ponzi scheme



A Maryland man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of more than $20 million, the Justice Department announced this week.

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FOX NEWS: Pence comments on the deadly Texas shooting, Hurricane Dorian

Pence comments on the deadly Texas shooting, Hurricane Dorian



Vice President Pence comments on deadly Texas shooting and Hurricane Dorian.

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FOX NEWS: Police identify deceased suspect in Odessa mass shooting as white male in mid-30s

Police identify deceased suspect in Odessa mass shooting as white male in mid-30s



Midland Mayor Jerry Morales provides details in the deadly Texas shooting.

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Ofsted inspections for top-rated schools to be reinstated

The reintroduction of inspections for "outstanding" schools follows concerns about falling standards.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-49540258

Look Closely for Coco Gauff’s Homage to New York Tennis

By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/31/sports/tennis/coco-gauff-new-balance.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Amazon's Ring gave police statistics about users who refused law enforcement requests

Amazon's Ring gave police statistics about users who refused law enforcement requests



Ring, the home security company owned by Amazon, tracked how users responded to law enforcement requests for surveillance footage captured by Ring devices and gave overviews to police departments when requested to do so.

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La semana en imágenes

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES EN ESPAÑOL from NYT en Español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2019/08/30/espanol/mundo/galeria-semanal.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Hurricane Dorian strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm

Hurricane Dorian strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm



Hurricane Dorian has strengthened to a Category 4 storm with sustained winds near 130 mph, the National Hurricane Center announced Friday night.

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FOX NEWS: Texas couple, 5-year-old daughter dead in what appears to be murder-suicide: police

Texas couple, 5-year-old daughter dead in what appears to be murder-suicide: police



Texas authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left a married couple and their 5-year-old daughter dead, police said Friday.

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FOX NEWS: California appeals court overturns sole conviction in Kate Steinle death

California appeals court overturns sole conviction in Kate Steinle death



A California state appeals court Friday overturned the lone conviction against an undocumented immigrant who shot and killed Kate Steinle on the San Francisco waterfront in 2015.

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FOX NEWS: Conviction of Kate Steinle's killer overturned

Conviction of Kate Steinle's killer overturned



Court throws out only conviction against immigrant who shot Steinle.

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FOX NEWS: Trial date set for 9/11 mastermind, co-conspirators

Trial date set for 9/11 mastermind, co-conspirators



Trial date set for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the other four men charged with plotting the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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Raymond Santana was a teen when he was wrongfully jailed with four others.

Raymond Santana was a teenager when he was wrongfully jailed along with four others.

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Air Canada fined for not using French language

A French-speaking couple say the airline violated their "linguistic rights" under Canadian law.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49532427

Idlib ‘double tap’ air strike Russia says never was

An attack kills 39 people in Syria - Russia says it wasn't involved. BBC News Arabic investigates.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-49528495

Can you survive on foraged food?

Experts say a range of wild foods can supplement a normal diet - but can you go even further?

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49516682

The Amazon in Brazil is on fire - how bad is it?

Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they?

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49433767

Hampshire paralysed tree surgeon returns to climbing

Callum Kilby was paralysed when a giant oak rolled over him, but a year later he's back climbing trees.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-49524719

Week in pictures: 24 - 30 August 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-49523909

Maryam Hamdani: 'I taught myself to play taarab music online'

Maryam Mohammed Hamdani says she is the first woman to play taarab in public in Zanzibar.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49509661

Boy's reunion with lost cat moves him to tears

Nine-year-old Edward sheds tears of joy to be with furry Leo again after a a search by pet detectives.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-49532004

American cheese: Does it deserve its bad reputation?

Plastic, orange and tasteless? Why a revolution in the US is trying to tell the world there's more to its cheese.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48915578

Motsi Mabuse: Meet Strictly Come Dancing's newest judge

Motsi Mabuse is set to replace Dame Darcey Bussell on the Strictly Come Dancing panel this year.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49482750

'Finding my dad 30 years after I was taken from him'

Abandoned in Sao Paulo and then adopted by a British couple, Edson thought he'd never see his father again.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48265646

Nanjing Massacre: Denmark honours hero who rescued Chinese

Bernhard Sindberg sheltered many Chinese from the rampaging Japanese army in 1937.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49524779

Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49523932

Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive

Interested in living longer? Here's advice from optimists to make sure your glass is always half full.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49489704

FOX NEWS: Trump says personal assistant was ‘drinking’ when she made 'hurtful' comments

Trump says personal assistant was ‘drinking’ when she made 'hurtful' comments



President Trump on Friday expressed disappointment over what he described as the “unfortunate” departure this week of his personal assistant Madeleine Westerhout over "hurtful" comments she made to reporters at a recent off-the-record gathering.

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FOX NEWS: Biden appears to forget Obama's name in latest blunder

Biden appears to forget Obama's name in latest blunder



Enthusiasm for Biden turns into concern; reaction from conservative columnist Mark Steyn.

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Poor Conditions Persist for Migrant Children Detained at the Border, Democrats Say

By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/29/us/politics/homeland-security-migrant-children.html?partner=IFTTT

Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down

By BY ANNIE KARNI AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/29/us/politics/trump-madeleine-westerhout.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Tucker: Comey sees himself as the last honest man in Washington

Tucker: Comey sees himself as the last honest man in Washington



Scathing IG report released on former FBI director James Comey.

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FOX NEWS: Rep. Omar dismisses questions about alleged affair, campaign funds as 'stupid'

Rep. Omar dismisses questions about alleged affair, campaign funds as 'stupid'



Rep. Ilhan Omar under fire from Federal Election Commission; Gillian Turner has the details.

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FOX NEWS: First Amendment group asks AOC to unblock Twitter users with opposing views

First Amendment group asks AOC to unblock Twitter users with opposing views



A First Amendment group is asking U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to unblock Twitter users she has blocked because of their differing political positions. 

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FOX NEWS: Ilhan Omar says questions about alleged affair, misuse of campaign funds are 'stupid'

Ilhan Omar says questions about alleged affair, misuse of campaign funds are 'stupid'



Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., dismissed what she called “stupid questions” from reporters on Wednesday about allegations she misused campaign funds to illegally reimburse her purported paramour for personal travel expenses.

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The Man Trump Wishes He Were

By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/29/opinion/jim-mattis-trump.html?partner=IFTTT

Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.

By BY KATIE ROGERS AND HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/29/us/politics/trump-space-command-force.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Florida braces for possible life-threatening Hurricane Dorian

Florida braces for possible life-threatening Hurricane Dorian



Dorian could hit Florida as a category 4 hurricane; Phil Keating reports from Miami.

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FOX NEWS: Dorian could hit Florida as a category 4 hurricane

Dorian could hit Florida as a category 4 hurricane



Florida braces for the storm; Rick Reichmuth tracks Hurricane Dorian.

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How do blind people enjoy the Mona Lisa?

Museums don't allow people to touch the Mona Lisa or any Van Gogh paintings. With tactile art now you can.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49491206

Netflix's The Dark Crystal prequel: What you need to know

Netflix's prequel is here - you'll want a guide to bring you up to speed on the classic 80s fantasy.

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Quiz of the week: What fuelled Stokes' fairytale innings?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-49484180

Fuse ODG: 'Why we must reject narratives portraying Africans as inferior'

Ghanaian Afrobeat star Fuse ODG says Africans must reject narratives portraying them as 'inferior'.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49504122

'I would not have kept the baby': Fighting depression in pregnancy

Where millions live without access to a psychiatrist, one innovative scheme is trying to plug the gap.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49096795

Mexico missing: The city where 'you can feel the fear'

With gangs using private homes to dispose of bodies, the search for the missing is getting harder.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-49486110

Has President Trump's trade war cost China three million jobs?

He said that China has lost at least three million jobs - is this true?

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49441689

How playing video games could you get a better job

Gaming has long been stigmatised as the preserve of the socially inadequate, but this is changing.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49317440

Music festivals: What can be done to stop drug deaths?

A 17-year-old's death at Leeds Festival has sparked debate about how to stop others meeting the same fate.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-49484550

FOX NEWS: China slams US warship for 'provocative' transit through South China Sea, calling it 'maritime hegemony'

China slams US warship for 'provocative' transit through South China Sea, calling it 'maritime hegemony'



China hit back at the U.S. on Wednesday after a Navy warship sailed near disputed islands China has claimed as its own in the South China Sea, calling the action “provocative” and a sign of “maritime hegemony.” 

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/china-slams-warship-provocative-transit-south-china-sea

Carpenter's hand reattached by surgeons after saw accident

Anthony Lelliott's hand was left hanging by skin and bone as he cut floorboards with a circular saw.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-49510629

'We live in LS Lowry's house... he might not approve of the colour scheme'

The Salford terrace where Lowry painted many of his famous works is now home to a family of six.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49483031

FOX NEWS: Graham: CNN just hired alleged architect of criminal conspiracy against Trump campaign

Graham: CNN just hired alleged architect of criminal conspiracy against Trump campaign



South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham reacts to CNN hiring fired FBI official Andrew McCabe on 'Hannity.'

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FOX NEWS: Hannity: Comey should be sweating about IG report

Hannity: Comey should be sweating about IG report



DOJ inspector general preparing to release report on James Comey.

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FOX NEWS: Trump says media trying to convince public there will be a recession

Trump says media trying to convince public there will be a recession



Reaction from Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov and Fox Business senior correspondent Charles Gasparino.

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FOX NEWS: Gabbard: Lack of transparency causing lack of trust in the government

Gabbard: Lack of transparency causing lack of trust in the government



Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on not qualifying for upcoming Democratic debate, worries about the DNC on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

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FOX NEWS: Trump administration's update of policy on citizenship for certain children of government employees born overseas sparks confusion

Trump administration's update of policy on citizenship for certain children of government employees born overseas sparks confusion



The Trump administration on Wednesday briefly sparked confusion when it issued updated policy guidance saying some children of U.S. government employees and service members who live abroad may not be considered to be residing in the U.S. for the purposes of automatically acquiring citizenship.

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FOX NEWS: Fitton: It's about time the DOJ prosecuted McCabe

Fitton: It's about time the DOJ prosecuted McCabe



Federal prosecutors nearing decision on whether to indict fired FBI official Andrew McCabe; reaction from Judicial watch president Tom Fitton.

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FOX NEWS: Tucker: Kirsten Gillibrand was the worst candidate to ever run for any party

Tucker: Kirsten Gillibrand was the worst candidate to ever run for any party



Sen. Kirsten Gillbrand drops out of the 2020 presidential race.

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FOX NEWS: Federal Election Commission complaint filed against Rep. Ilhan Omar

Federal Election Commission complaint filed against Rep. Ilhan Omar



Omar is accused of paying alleged paramour's travel expenses with campaign funds; David Spunt has the details.

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FOX NEWS: North Carolina college student studied mass shootings, kept guns in dorm, prosecutors say

North Carolina college student studied mass shootings, kept guns in dorm, prosecutors say



A North Carolina university student who studied mass shootings planned to shoot himself and his roommate if he didn't get accepted to a fraternity, prosecutors said Wednesday.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/high-point-university-north-carolina-student-mass-shootings-guns-dorm-room

FOX NEWS: Maryland man accused of plotting ISIS-inspired terror attack near DC is indicted

Maryland man accused of plotting ISIS-inspired terror attack near DC is indicted



A 28-year-old Maryland man accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack at a tourist site near Washington, D.C., with a U-Haul truck was indicted Wednesday on a terrorism-related charge, the Justice Department announced. 

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