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From Al Jazeera, Associated Press, BBC News, Reuters, The Globe and Mail, New York Times, and Wired (showing 49):
The mystery of the vanishing candidate – (BBC News)
Today’s round-up includes an unexpected piece of advice, a Trump bump and a beautiful friendship.
The Latest: Trump: Nobody helped me more on taxes than Cruz – (Associated Press)
HOUSTON
(AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s campaign rally for Sen.
Ted Cruz (all times local): 7:15 p.m. President Donald Trump says nobody
helped him more to cut taxes and regulation than Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
Trump said Monday at a political rally…
Category 4 Hurricane Willa threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast – (Associated Press)
MEXICO
CITY (AP) — A potential catastrophic Hurricane Willa swept toward
Mexico’s Pacific coast with winds of 150 mph (240 kph) Monday,
threatening a stretch of high-rise resort hotels, surfing beaches and
fishing villages. After briefly reaching Category 5 s…
Amy Schumer announces first pregnancy – (BBC News)
The comedian announced the news via a friend’s Instagram story, and a photoshopped picture.
CIA chief to Turkey as officials seek to clarify prince’s role in Khashoggi death – (Reuters)
CIA
Director Gina Haspel was traveling to Turkey on Monday to help
investigate the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, two sources
familiar with the matter said, as security agencies examined what role
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have pl…
Trump ‘not satisfied’ with explanations of Khashoggi death – (Associated Press)
WASHINGTON
(AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s not satisfied with the
explanations he’s heard about the death of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi
and is awaiting reports from U.S. personnel returning from the region.
Khashoggi, who lived in the United …
Trump says he believes Khashoggi’s death was ‘a plot gone awry’: USA Today – (Reuters)
President
Donald Trump told USA Today in an interview on Monday he believes the
death of Jamal Khashoggi was “a plot gone awry,” after the journalist
died in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
Judge bars New Hampshire proof of residency requirement for new voters – (Reuters)
A
New Hampshire judge on Monday put on hold a law requiring some voters
to present proof of residency when they register, saying it would
lengthen lines at polling places and make it difficult for students,
disabled voters and others to cast ballots.
Trump eyeing a 10 percent middle-income tax cut plan – (Reuters)
U.S.
President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House as he
left on a campaign trip to Texas, said on Monday his administration
planned to produce a resolution within two weeks calling for a 10
percent tax cut for middle-income people.
Russia pledges ‘balance’ if U.S. quits nuclear pact; Trump eyes more weapons – (Reuters)
Russia
said on Monday it would be forced to respond in kind to restore the
military balance with the United States if President Donald Trump
carried through on a threat to quit a nuclear arms treaty and began
developing new missiles.
‘Don’t throw baby out with bath water,’ Germany tells U.S. on INF treaty – (Reuters)
Germany
will seek NATO’s help to maintain a nuclear arms treaty between Russia
and the United States, and is ready to take action to force Moscow to
comply with the pact, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday.
Trump says transgender policy seeks to ‘protect the country’ – (Reuters)
U.S.
President Donald Trump said on Monday that transgender issues were in
flux and he aims to protect the country after a report that his
administration was considering defining gender as male or female based
on genitalia at birth drew widespread condemnatio…
California’s Underwater Forests Are Being Eaten by the ‘Cockroaches of the Ocean’ – (The New York Times)
Climate
change is ravaging California’s underwater kelp forests. That’s caused
what one scientist called a “perfect storm” in the ecosystem.
Why do Trump’s Saudi job numbers keep growing? – (BBC News)
It started as 40,000 jobs and ended up as a million. The president can’t seem to settle on a figure.
CIA director Haspel travels to Turkey for Khashoggi case: source – (Reuters)
CIA
Director Gina Haspel is traveling to Turkey on Monday to work on the
investigation into the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the
Saudi consulate in Istanbul, a source familiar with the matter told
Reuters.
$1.6B Mega Millions prize due to simple math, some surprises – (Associated Press)
DES
MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For all the anticipation about whether someone will
finally snag the gigantic Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, the
games come down to two things: simple math — and very long odds. But
there are some quirks and surprises about the …
$1.6B Mega Millions prize due to simple math, some surprises – (Associated Press)
DES
MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For all the anticipation about whether someone will
finally snag the gigantic Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, the
games come down to two things: simple math — and very long odds. But
there are some quirks and surprises about the …
He’s a Long-Shot Senate Candidate With a Message: ‘Capitalism Unchecked Is a Complete Disaster’ – (The New York Times)
Zak
Ringelstein is running against Maine’s Senator Angus King, who is
heavily favored to win in November. But for Mr. Ringelstein’s
supporters, it’s the message that matters most.
Trump blasts caravan, says he’s cutting Central American aid – (Associated Press)
WASHINGTON
(AP) — President Donald Trump declared Monday the U.S. will begin
cutting aid to three Central American countries he accused of failing to
stop thousands of migrants heading for the U.S. border. But across his
administration there was no indication…
Trump blasts caravan, says he’s cutting Central American aid – (Associated Press)
WASHINGTON
(AP) — President Donald Trump declared Monday the U.S. will begin
cutting aid to three Central American countries he accused of failing to
stop thousands of migrants heading for the U.S. border. But across his
administration there was no indication…
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From various sources (showing 20):
Arms Control for Dummies – (The Wall Street Journal)
‘She seems to have crushed his throat’: Lioness at zoo kills father of her cubs in ‘unprovoked’ attack – (The Washington Post)
“The female just seemed to be having a bad day,” said lion expert Craig Packer.
Man dumps Mitch McConnell’s to-go box on Bardstown Road, witness says – (Courier-journal.com)
Senate
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had a rough night at Havana Rumba, as
he and Elaine Chao were yelled at while they were eating in Louisville.
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All about Trump (showing 100):
Trump: Beto ‘highly overrated,’ Ted ‘beautiful’ – CNN Video – (CNN)
President
Donald Trump spoke with reporters outside of the White House, saying
Beto O’Rourke is “highly overrated” and that he has buried the hatchet
with “beautiful Ted” Cruz, who he used to call “lyin’ Ted.”
Trump: Khashoggi’s death was ‘a plot gone awry’ – (The Hill)
President
Trump said Monday he believes the death of Saudi journalist Jamal
Khashoggi was the result of a “plot gone awry,” and that he opposes
ending weapons sales to Riyadh as a result.
The mystery of the vanishing candidate – (BBC News)
Today’s round-up includes an unexpected piece of advice, a Trump bump and a beautiful friendship.
The Latest: Trump: Nobody helped me more on taxes than Cruz – (Associated Press)
HOUSTON
(AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s campaign rally for Sen.
Ted Cruz (all times local): 7:15 p.m. President Donald Trump says nobody
helped him more to cut taxes and regulation than Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
Trump said Monday at a political rally…
Trump’s Chinese divorce problem – (Axios)
It could backfire if Trump asks Asia allies to decouple from China.
Trump’s Nuclear Arms Race – (The American Conservative)
This
wouldn’t cause other governments to “come to their senses,” but it
would show the world that our government has completely lost its own.
Why Newt Gingrich says caravan is ‘an attack on America’ – (Fox News)
President
Trump tweeted the U.S. will cut foreign aid to countries that have
failed to stop a growing group of thousands of migrants marching toward
the U.S. border; insight from former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
‘There’s No Invasion’: Jorge Ramos Defends Caravan, Calls Mexican Authorities ‘Trump’s Police’ – (Fox News)
Univision
news anchor Jorge Ramos said reports of an “invasion” of migrants
toward the United States are being overblown by people like President
Donald Trump.
Trump ‘not satisfied’ with explanations of Khashoggi death – (Associated Press)
WASHINGTON
(AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s not satisfied with the
explanations he’s heard about the death of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi
and is awaiting reports from U.S. personnel returning from the region.
Khashoggi, who lived in the United …
Exclusive: President Trump calls Jamal Khashoggi’s death ‘a plot gone awry’ – (USA Today)
In
an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, President Trump indicated he
would oppose efforts to cease arms sales to the kingdom in response.
Trump threatens to increase nuclear arsenal until Russia and China ‘come to their senses’ – (Google News (Australia))
US
President Donald Trump says we have more money than anybody else to
spend on building up a nuclear arsenal, after Moscow made similar
threats about increasing its own missile capabilities.
Trump threatens to increase nuclear arsenal until Russia and China ‘come to their senses’ – (ABC News (AU))
US
President Donald Trump says we have more money than anybody else to
spend on building up a nuclear arsenal, after Moscow made similar
threats about increasing its own missile capabilities.
Donald Trump regrets nothing – (CNN)
In
the heat of the 2016 presidential primary fight, then-candidate Donald
Trump suggested that Ted Cruz’s father might have been involved in the
assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Trump drops Russia arms control treaty with an eye on China – (Axios)
The cases for and against the move
Trump Floats 10% Middle Class Tax Cut With Election Looming. The Only Problem: Congress Isn’t in Session – (Fortune)
Trump says a 10% tax cut will be in effect by the mid-term elections. The only problem? Congress isn’t in session.
Trump speaks at ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in Houston – (Fox News)
President Trump was scheduled to speak at a “Make America Great Again” rally in Houston, Texas, on Monday night.
Exclusive: President Trump vows to send as many troops to the border ‘as necessary’ to stop caravan – (USA Today)
President
Trump vowed Monday to send as many troops as necessary to the
U.S.-Mexican border to block a growing caravan of Central American
migrants.
Migrant Caravan Moves North in Mexico as Trump Warns of Foreign-Aid Cuts – (Google News)
An
estimated 5,000 Honduran migrants set out Monday from southern Mexico
on a grueling journey toward the U.S. border, as President Trump
threatened to end or cut foreign aid to Central American countries for
failing to stop the caravan.
Arms Control for Dummies – (Google News)
Trump is right to nix a treaty that Putin has violated for a decade.
Arms Control for Dummies – (Google News (UK))
Trump is right to nix a treaty that Putin has violated for a decade.
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