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The bruising trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zDRRtb via

The EU's lead negotiator says the backstop is the "maximum flexibility" the EU can offer the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ukr7rk via

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'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.

Paula Garner is currently nursing more than 80 poorly hedgehogs back to health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HvHT1A via

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

Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi is shown flying a fighter jet, wearing combat fatigues, and firing a gun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hrruew via

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.

When Daniel Tyler went backpacking, little did he know he'd end up a star in Malaysia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZG7VW3 via

The star talks about singing with her heroes on her 11th and apparently final album Threads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZMyJ7i via

Women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault shed light on their stories in a new film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lc9Qxr via

By BY JOSHUA WONG AND ALEX CHOW from NYT Opinion

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.

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.

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

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.

Odessa PIO: Five dead, more than 20 injured in mass shooting Devin Sanchez Odessa PIO provides updated information into the deadly Texas shooting.

Odessa Mayor David Turner reacts to Texas shooting Police: Multiple gunshot victims after suspect hijacked a mail truck in Odessa, Texas.

Airlines brace for Hurricane Dorian, some offering cancellation fee waivers Hurricane Dorian causing lots of problems for air travel; FNC's Jacqui Heinrich reports from NYC's Laguardia Airport.

At least 21 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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The reintroduction of inspections for "outstanding" schools follows concerns about falling standards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32kioby via

Lawsuit by families of Charleston church shooting victims can proceed: court A federal appeals court ruled Friday that a lawsuit against the federal government over a faulty background check that allowed a South Carolina man to purchase a handgun that he used to kill nine people at a historically black church in Charleston can go forward.

Thousands sign petition to stop permitless carry law in Oklahoma Democrats say it's a sign that people want gun reform. Gun rights advocates are challenging their claims.

Trial of alleged 9/11 mastermind, four others set for early 2021 Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, will stand trial with four other men on war crimes charges at the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba beginning in early 2021, a military judge said Friday.

The trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify with new tariffs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zDRRtb via

A French-speaking couple say the airline violated their "linguistic rights" under Canadian law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zKKL6B via

An attack kills 39 people in Syria - Russia says it wasn't involved. BBC News Arabic investigates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34eTHik via

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.

Nunes: There is no excuse for an FBI director to be this dirty Brennan, Clapper defend Comey in wake of IG report; Rep. Devin Nunes weighs in.

President Trump says he had every right to release surveillance image of Iranian missile launch mishap Trump addresses reporters as he departs the White House for Camp David.

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34bb1os via

Raymond Santana was a teenager when he was wrongfully jailed along with four others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34bTxs5 via

Experts say a range of wild foods can supplement a normal diet - but can you go even further? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UgDCEt via

Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KPDXuF via

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://ift.tt/30MhvYL via

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pv3VrE via

Maryam Mohammed Hamdani says she is the first woman to play taarab in public in Zanzibar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32aKGoG via

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://ift.tt/2LhhaXE via

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://ift.tt/2Hz0KbS via

Motsi Mabuse is set to replace Dame Darcey Bussell on the Strictly Come Dancing panel this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZmfLJ4 via

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://ift.tt/2UgNDS0 via

Bernhard Sindberg sheltered many Chinese from the rampaging Japanese army in 1937. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30NoKjg via

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://ift.tt/34bb1os via

Interested in living longer? Here's advice from optimists to make sure your glass is always half full. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UrWaSl via

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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Tucker: Comey sees himself as the last honest man in Washington Scathing IG report released on former FBI director James Comey.

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.

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. 

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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Florida braces for possible life-threatening Hurricane Dorian Dorian could hit Florida as a category 4 hurricane; Phil Keating reports from Miami.

Dorian could hit Florida as a category 4 hurricane Florida braces for the storm; Rick Reichmuth tracks Hurricane Dorian.

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://ift.tt/346iOUJ via

Netflix's prequel is here - you'll want a guide to bring you up to speed on the classic 80s fantasy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UoOtwd via

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NIGwjV via

Ghanaian Afrobeat star Fuse ODG says Africans must reject narratives portraying them as 'inferior'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UhcjKg via

Where millions live without access to a psychiatrist, one innovative scheme is trying to plug the gap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pksebz via

With gangs using private homes to dispose of bodies, the search for the missing is getting harder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zxim3y via

He said that China has lost at least three million jobs - is this true? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MH1xMd via

Gaming has long been stigmatised as the preserve of the socially inadequate, but this is changing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UdXfNm via

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://ift.tt/2NIFnc7 via

Anthony Lelliott's hand was left hanging by skin and bone as he cut floorboards with a circular saw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30K5PG3 via

The Salford terrace where Lowry painted many of his famous works is now home to a family of six. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NEVBD9 via

Marlon Brando confronted Michael Jackson over sexual abuse allegations: ‘He was frightened to answer me’: report A shocking conversation between acting legend Marlon Brando and Michael Jackson has surfaced in which the “Godfather” star opened up in a big way about the singer’s reaction to sexual abuse allegations levied against him in 1994.

Three Hamas policemen killed in rare attacks with Gaza in 'state of alert' Gaza’s interior ministry said Wednesday arrests have been made in a pair of coordinated bombings that killed three Hamas policemen at Gaza City checkpoints the previous night.

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.

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. 

Disney World guests complain about bug-covered food: 'She felt something crawling inside her mouth' One family wants to make it clear that they did not wants bugs with their dinner.

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.'

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.

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.

Tucker: Kirsten Gillibrand was the worst candidate to ever run for any party Sen. Kirsten Gillbrand drops out of the 2020 presidential race.

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.

Inspector general set to release surprise report on fired FBI director James Comey Former acting attorney general Matt Whitaker reacts to surprise IG report on Comey on 'The Story.'

David Sparks indicted on murder charge in death of Kentucky mom Savannah Spurlock A Kentucky man charged in connection with the disappearance of Savannah Spurlock has been indicted on a charge of murder, WDRB reported.

Duffy: I need to take time to be with my wife and kids Rep. Sean Duffy on his decision to resign from Congress and focus on his family.

Nevada woman exonerated after serving 35 years for murder gets $3M award A woman who was released from a Nevada prison in 2015, after she'd been incarcerated for more than three decades for a murder she didn't commit, was awarded $3 million in a partial settlement of a federal civil rights lawsuit, her lawyer said Wednesday. 

Palestinian Harvard freshman blocked from entering United States Incoming Harvard student's visa revoked; Trace Gallagher has the details.

Midwest farmers' Trump loyalty tested by new corn-ethanol rules After President Trump levied tariffs on China that roiled global markets, the patience of many Midwest farmers with a president they mostly supported in 2016 has been put to a significant test.

Hurricane Dorian roars toward Florida as state of emergency declared Hurricane Dorian is moving through the Caribbean and is expected to bring heavy rains to the Bahamas, Florida and the southeast U.S. by this coming weekend, the National Weather Service said, urging people in its potential path to start preparing.

Jussie Smollett’s PR team says ‘every iota’ of hate crime attack claim is true in response to Chicago suit Jussie Smollett's PR team said Wednesday that "every iota" of the actor's account of being victimized by a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago this past January is supported by police evidence, despite police repeatedly saying it was all staged.