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- Border patrol arrests Cuban stowaway at Miami airport Customs and Border Protection officers took into custody a 26-year-old Cuban national at the Miami International Airport early Friday after he arrived in the belly of a passenger plane from Havana.
- Deputies find girl alone in boat, father's body in lake The body of 36-year-old Texas man was found in Lake Granbury on Friday afternoon after authorities discovered his 3-year-old daughter alone in a boat that morning.
- Man is in custody for questioning in NYC bomb scare Larry Griffin, a man who has a criminal past, is in custody Saturday for questioning about three rice cookers that sparked a bomb scare in New York City.
- TV anchor, pilot killed in New Orleans stunt plane crash Local television anchor Nancy Parker has died in a crash of a stunt plane in New Orleans along with the pilot, Franklin J.P. Augustus, while covering a story on him.
- CBD still not legal in food for humans or animals, FDA says A roomful of natural products professionals and CBD entrepreneurs heard the bad news in Denver from a spokesperson: The U.S. FDA still considers CBD a prohibited substance in any food for humans or animals.
- Customs and Border Protection computer outage caused long lines at airports A computer outage snarled immigration and customs processing at airports across the country Friday, creating long lines on a busy summer travel day.
- FCC fines 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', others over misuse of emergency alert tone The Federal Communications Commission fined a television broadcaster, cable television network and a radio broadcaster for misusing the emergency alert tones.
- Medical examiner: Epstein died by hanging himself in jail cell The New York medical examiner determined Friday that Jeffrey Epstein died from hanging himself, disputing conspiracy theories that he was murdered in his jail cell because he had knowledge of misdeeds by powerful people.
- Virginia NAACP sues over schools with Confederate names A Virginia chapter of the NAACP filed a lawsuit saying school names that commemorate Confederate leaders "champion a legacy of segregation and oppression."
- Appeals court narrows injunction on asylum ban A federal appeals court Friday narrowed the injunction on President Donald Trump's asylum ban.
- House judiciary panel will come back early to tackle gun control bills The House judiciary committee will return to Washington, D.C., early to take up three gun control bills in the wake of mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
- Elizabeth Warren unveils plan to aid Native Americans Presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., unveiled policy proposals Friday to help Native American communities.
- Aston Martin sports car from 'Goldfinger' sells for $6.4M A silver 1965 Aston Martin DB5, an exact replica of the star vehicle Sean Connery drove in the iconic James Bond film "Goldfinger," has been sold at auction in California for more than $6 million.
- Kentucky surgeons operate on Mitch McConnell's broken shoulder Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell successfully underwent surgery to repair a fractured shoulder he broke at his Kentucky home this month, his office said Friday.
- U.S. markets, Treasury bonds surge after record losses this week Significant market signals this week that warned of a possible recession rebounded from historic lows on Wall Street Friday, as did the sagging major U.S. indices.
- U.S. home-building falls for 3rd straight month, HUD report shows U.S. home-building fell a third straight month in July amid rising labor costs, data from the U.S. Census and the Department of Housing and Urban Development showed Friday.
- United Methodist group proposes a denominational breakup A dozen United Methodists meeting secretly in Indianapolis earlier this summer have unveiled a blueprint for spinning off one or two new denominations, hoping to put an end to decades of battles over LGBTQ inclusion.
- Beto O'Rourke gun plan calls for mandatory buybacks, universal sale checks Democrat Beto O'Rourke, having resumed his campaign, detailed a plan Friday to curb gun violence by imposing a national gun licensing system and registry, and a mandatory buyback program for assault weapons.
- Donald Trump spending more on Facebook ads in Texas than in any other state Beginning in June, thousands of voters saw a fundraising plea in a Facebook ad from the president's official social media page. It described how the "fake news media" would bolster Donald Trump's re-election bid.
- Severe storm, flash flood dangers from from Rockies to upper Midwest In what has been an active week for severe weather across the central United States, more dangerous thunderstorms will come calling into the weekend.
- Ninth NYPD officer dies by suicide this year Another New York City police officer committed suicide this week, the New York Police Department said, making it the second in two days and the ninth of this year.
- Tennessee executes man for 1986 double murder The Tennessee Department of Correction said it executed a man convicted of killing two people 33 years ago.
- Record seaweed blooms cut tourism, hurt beaches in Florida, Caribbean Record amounts of seaweed this summer have caused historic damage to beaches and cut tourism in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean, researchers and public officials say.
- Corrections officer put on leave after truck drives into protesters Officials at a Rhode Island correctional facility where a pickup truck drove into protesters surrounding the facility have placed a correctional officer on administrative leave.
- Autopsy: Dayton shooter had drugs in his system, two victims struck by police gunfire Preliminary autopsy findings showed the gunman who shot and killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio, had cocaine in his system at the time of the shooting and that some other victims were struck by police gunfire.
Customs and Border Protection officers took into custody a 26-year-old Cuban national at the Miami International Airport early Friday after he arrived in the belly of a passenger plane from Havana.
The body of 36-year-old Texas man was found in Lake Granbury on Friday afternoon after authorities discovered his 3-year-old daughter alone in a boat that morning.
Larry Griffin, a man who has a criminal past, is in custody Saturday for questioning about three rice cookers that sparked a bomb scare in New York City.
Local television anchor Nancy Parker has died in a crash of a stunt plane in New Orleans along with the pilot, Franklin J.P. Augustus, while covering a story on him.
A roomful of natural products professionals and CBD entrepreneurs heard the bad news in Denver from a spokesperson: The U.S. FDA still considers CBD a prohibited substance in any food for humans or animals.
A computer outage snarled immigration and customs processing at airports across the country Friday, creating long lines on a busy summer travel day.
The Federal Communications Commission fined a television broadcaster, cable television network and a radio broadcaster for misusing the emergency alert tones.
The New York medical examiner determined Friday that Jeffrey Epstein died from hanging himself, disputing conspiracy theories that he was murdered in his jail cell because he had knowledge of misdeeds by powerful people.
A Virginia chapter of the NAACP filed a lawsuit saying school names that commemorate Confederate leaders "champion a legacy of segregation and oppression."
A federal appeals court Friday narrowed the injunction on President Donald Trump's asylum ban.
The House judiciary committee will return to Washington, D.C., early to take up three gun control bills in the wake of mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
Presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., unveiled policy proposals Friday to help Native American communities.
A silver 1965 Aston Martin DB5, an exact replica of the star vehicle Sean Connery drove in the iconic James Bond film "Goldfinger," has been sold at auction in California for more than $6 million.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell successfully underwent surgery to repair a fractured shoulder he broke at his Kentucky home this month, his office said Friday.
Significant market signals this week that warned of a possible recession rebounded from historic lows on Wall Street Friday, as did the sagging major U.S. indices.
U.S. home-building fell a third straight month in July amid rising labor costs, data from the U.S. Census and the Department of Housing and Urban Development showed Friday.
A dozen United Methodists meeting secretly in Indianapolis earlier this summer have unveiled a blueprint for spinning off one or two new denominations, hoping to put an end to decades of battles over LGBTQ inclusion.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke, having resumed his campaign, detailed a plan Friday to curb gun violence by imposing a national gun licensing system and registry, and a mandatory buyback program for assault weapons.
Beginning in June, thousands of voters saw a fundraising plea in a Facebook ad from the president's official social media page. It described how the "fake news media" would bolster Donald Trump's re-election bid.
In what has been an active week for severe weather across the central United States, more dangerous thunderstorms will come calling into the weekend.
Another New York City police officer committed suicide this week, the New York Police Department said, making it the second in two days and the ninth of this year.
The Tennessee Department of Correction said it executed a man convicted of killing two people 33 years ago.
Record amounts of seaweed this summer have caused historic damage to beaches and cut tourism in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean, researchers and public officials say.
Officials at a Rhode Island correctional facility where a pickup truck drove into protesters surrounding the facility have placed a correctional officer on administrative leave.
Preliminary autopsy findings showed the gunman who shot and killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio, had cocaine in his system at the time of the shooting and that some other victims were struck by police gunfire.
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- He worried no one would attend wife's funeral. Hundreds came"We told him that El Paso loves him and this is his home -- and he has family here and he is not alone," said one woman who attended
- Elizabeth Smart's father reveals he is gay"As an openly gay man, the Church is not a place where I find solace any longer," Smart wrote
- Far-right groups face off with counter-protesters in PortlandPolice seized multiple weapons from different groups, including shields, bear spray and wooden poles
- How a writer's love for "The Boss" inspired "Blinded by the Light""Blinded by the Light" tells the story of a Pakistani teen living in Britain who finds salvation in Springsteen's music
- Woman arrested for holding black teens at gunpointThe boys, who were raising money for their school football team, told police that the woman cursed at them and threatened to shoot them if they moved
- Eyal Shani on his revolutionary approach to dining: "It has to be a miracle"Shani said his secret is believing that each ingredient is a living creature with its own will
- Iranian tanker to leave Gibraltar despite U.S. pressureThe ship was detained for over a month in Gibraltar for allegedly attempting to breach European Union sanctions on Syria
- Man taken into custody after rice cookers trigger bomb scarePolice have not identified the man but consider him a person of interest
- Heather Locklear pleads no contest to fighting with first respondersA judge sentenced Heather Locklear to 120 days in jail, but the sentence was stayed pending completion of a substance-abuse treatment program
- The Dish: Superstar Israeli chef Eyal Shani on his revolutionary approach to diningEyal Shani is a bona fide superstar chef in his native Israel, and a regular judge on the country's version of "MasterChef." He's turned his casual pita restaurant Miznon into a global phenomenon, with locations in Tel Aviv, Paris, Vienna, Melbourne and two in New York. In April, Shani opened up a second location of his high-end eatery HaSalon in New York, after the restaurant revolutionized the dining scene in Tel Aviv. Dana Jacobson reports.
- Sarfraz Manzoor on new Bruce Springsteen film "Blinded by the Light"Sarfraz Manzoor fell in love with the music of Bruce Springsteen while growing up in working-class England. His story is the basis for the new movie "Blinded by the Light," which will be in theaters nationwide this weekend. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason met up with Manzoor at the place that helped launch Springsteen's career, The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to discuss the Boss’ influence on his life – and what it was like to meet him face-to-face.
- Portland braces for possible violence at far-right rallyIn recent years, Portland has become a magnet for protests, with some of them turning ugly
- Inside the market to feed dogs like humansMost people could never put a price on their relationship with a beloved pet. But caring for those pets is a big business: recent figures show Americans spend more than $72 billion a year on their pets, including more than $30 billion just to feed them. Now, some new food options have appeared -- particularly for dogs -- with ingredients that rival those we feed ourselves. It appears they can tell the difference. Dana Jacobson reports.
- Hundreds attend funeral of woman slain in El Paso shooting after viral postA Texas man who lost his wife in the El Paso shooting received heartfelt support on Friday at a memorial service for his wife. Margie Reckard had very few relatives -- so her husband invited the general public to attend her funeral. Hundreds of strangers, including people from as far away as Japan, helped him bid farewell. Mireya Villarreal reports.
- The fight to save the northern white rhinoThe birth of any new member of an endangered species is a cause for celebration. But the arrival of a baby rhino in San Diego has implications not just for his own kind, but also for an even rarer breed. There are only two northern white rhinos left in the world -- but a baby southern white rhino is giving renewed hope for their survival. John Blackstone reports.
- How "burn pits" in Iraq and Afghanistan may have put veterans at riskOver 1.5 million American troops were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan between 2001 and 2011. Many returned with visible scars of war -- but for some, their injury is hidden. At some of the military bases throughout those regions, waste materials were disposed of in giant so-called "burn pits," and breathing fumes from those fires appears to have damaged the health of countless veterans. Barry Petersen reports.
- Danish legislator calls Trump's proposal to buy Greenland "grotesque"President Trump has made a major real estate proposal: he wants to buy Greenland. But the idea has faced significant pushback, and one Danish legislator has gone as far as to call the idea "grotesque." Seth Doane reports.
- Remembering Hollywood icon Peter FondaOn the week marking the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, Hollywood is remembering an actor who rose to fame in the same year. Peter Fonda, who may be best remembered for his role in the 1969 counter-culture classic "Easy Rider," died Friday of complications from lung cancer. He was 79 years old. Jeff Glor reports.
- How 2020 Democrats are shifting their strategy around economic concernsBloomberg News national political reporter Sahil Kapur joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss gun control, fears of another economic recession, and how Republicans and Democrats are shifting their strategy around the changing economic landscape.
- Economists worry Trump's trade war with China could slow economic growthPresident Trump is trying to calm weary investors as he plans to tout low unemployment in his push for reelection in 2020. But this centerpiece of his campaign effort comes as some economists warn of another recession taking shape. Nearly 70% of CFO's said they fear a recession will happen by the end of next year, according to a survey from Duke University. Paula Reid reports.
"We told him that El Paso loves him and this is his home -- and he has family here and he is not alone," said one woman who attended
"As an openly gay man, the Church is not a place where I find solace any longer," Smart wrote
Police seized multiple weapons from different groups, including shields, bear spray and wooden poles
"Blinded by the Light" tells the story of a Pakistani teen living in Britain who finds salvation in Springsteen's music
The boys, who were raising money for their school football team, told police that the woman cursed at them and threatened to shoot them if they moved
Shani said his secret is believing that each ingredient is a living creature with its own will
The ship was detained for over a month in Gibraltar for allegedly attempting to breach European Union sanctions on Syria
Police have not identified the man but consider him a person of interest
A judge sentenced Heather Locklear to 120 days in jail, but the sentence was stayed pending completion of a substance-abuse treatment program
Eyal Shani is a bona fide superstar chef in his native Israel, and a regular judge on the country's version of "MasterChef." He's turned his casual pita restaurant Miznon into a global phenomenon, with locations in Tel Aviv, Paris, Vienna, Melbourne and two in New York. In April, Shani opened up a second location of his high-end eatery HaSalon in New York, after the restaurant revolutionized the dining scene in Tel Aviv. Dana Jacobson reports.
Sarfraz Manzoor fell in love with the music of Bruce Springsteen while growing up in working-class England. His story is the basis for the new movie "Blinded by the Light," which will be in theaters nationwide this weekend. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason met up with Manzoor at the place that helped launch Springsteen's career, The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to discuss the Boss’ influence on his life – and what it was like to meet him face-to-face.
In recent years, Portland has become a magnet for protests, with some of them turning ugly
Most people could never put a price on their relationship with a beloved pet. But caring for those pets is a big business: recent figures show Americans spend more than $72 billion a year on their pets, including more than $30 billion just to feed them. Now, some new food options have appeared -- particularly for dogs -- with ingredients that rival those we feed ourselves. It appears they can tell the difference. Dana Jacobson reports.
A Texas man who lost his wife in the El Paso shooting received heartfelt support on Friday at a memorial service for his wife. Margie Reckard had very few relatives -- so her husband invited the general public to attend her funeral. Hundreds of strangers, including people from as far away as Japan, helped him bid farewell. Mireya Villarreal reports.
The birth of any new member of an endangered species is a cause for celebration. But the arrival of a baby rhino in San Diego has implications not just for his own kind, but also for an even rarer breed. There are only two northern white rhinos left in the world -- but a baby southern white rhino is giving renewed hope for their survival. John Blackstone reports.
Over 1.5 million American troops were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan between 2001 and 2011. Many returned with visible scars of war -- but for some, their injury is hidden. At some of the military bases throughout those regions, waste materials were disposed of in giant so-called "burn pits," and breathing fumes from those fires appears to have damaged the health of countless veterans. Barry Petersen reports.
President Trump has made a major real estate proposal: he wants to buy Greenland. But the idea has faced significant pushback, and one Danish legislator has gone as far as to call the idea "grotesque." Seth Doane reports.
On the week marking the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, Hollywood is remembering an actor who rose to fame in the same year. Peter Fonda, who may be best remembered for his role in the 1969 counter-culture classic "Easy Rider," died Friday of complications from lung cancer. He was 79 years old. Jeff Glor reports.
Bloomberg News national political reporter Sahil Kapur joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss gun control, fears of another economic recession, and how Republicans and Democrats are shifting their strategy around the changing economic landscape.
President Trump is trying to calm weary investors as he plans to tout low unemployment in his push for reelection in 2020. But this centerpiece of his campaign effort comes as some economists warn of another recession taking shape. Nearly 70% of CFO's said they fear a recession will happen by the end of next year, according to a survey from Duke University. Paula Reid reports.
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- Portland braced for far-right rally and antifa counter-demoPolice are mounting a major operation to keep the marchers apart from left-wing counter protesters.
- Iran tanker: US issues warrant to seize Grace 1 supertankerA judge in Gibraltar had ordered the release of the detained tanker a day before the warrant was issued.
- Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination.
- El Paso shooting: Man shocked as hundreds attend wife's funeralAntonio Basco asked members of the community to attend after his wife was killed in El Paso, Texas.
- Roger Rabbit animator Richard Williams dies at 86Richard Williams won two Oscars and a Bafta for his work as animation director on the 1988 hit film.
- Nasa picks headquarters for Moon landerA Nasa facility in Alabama will play a key role in sending astronauts to the Moon's surface in 2024.
- Trump and Greenland: Other times the US bought territoryDonald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out?
- Jeffrey Epstein death ruled 'suicide by hanging'The financier awaiting trial for sex trafficking killed himself in jail, says post-mortem in New York.
- Rashida Tlaib rejects Israel's offer of 'humanitarian' visitRashida Tlaib said permission to see family in the West Bank was subject to "oppressive conditions".
- Ohio shooter’s parents apologise for ‘insensitive’ obituaryThe gunman's obituary made no mention of the shooting that killed nine in Dayton, Ohio.
- Huge explosion after car crashes into houseA car hit a gas line when it crashed into a home and triggered a massive explosion.
- Eyewitness dash cam captures moment of texting while driving crashNo one was injured. The local police department shared the footage as a warning to not text and drive.
- Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese: The forgotten faces in Canadian 'fugitives' storyThe families of Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck left with questions as manhunt ends.
- Why US lags behind on graphic cigarette warningsShocking images on packages would be the first change since 1984 - other countries have gone much further.
- The plight of a US dairy farmIt's a family business which has been around since 1942 - but now the last remaining cows are being sold off.
- Woodstock still sounds golden 50 years onOn the 50th anniversary of the seminal Woodstock music festival, we speak to people who were at the "Aquarian explosion".
- Is the bystander effect a myth?A study of CCTV footage from around the world suggests there are more Good Samaritans out there than we think.
- Hillsong: A church with rock concerts and 2m followersAs Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith?
- Does dodgeball really encourage bullying?Researchers in Canada say students should not be forced to play the sport in school.
- Jeffrey Epstein jail 'a gulag' in lower ManhattanThe jail where the financier died suffers from staff shortages and sanitation issues, the BBC is told.
- Hassan al-Kontar: Who is the man trapped in an airport helping now?Hassan al-Kontar wants to help sponsor 200 Manus Island and Nauru refugees to come to Canada.
- Democratic debate: Biden dodges question on deportations under ObamaThe former vice-president came under attack for his record on immigration when in the White House.
- Who stood out in first Democratic debate?It was billed as the Sanders-Warren showdown, but for some moderates it was their last chance to shine.
- What does this hat mean to Americans?The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents.
- US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will he win the Democratic nomination?
- Joe Biden fundraising eclipsed by junior 2020 DemocratThe Democratic frontrunner was outraised by Mayor Pete Buttigieg, according to campaign disclosures.
- Joe Biden defends his civil rights recordThe former vice-president said he had committed a lifetime to civil rights and he had never opposed voluntary "bussing" to break down segregation.
- Bernie Sanders plans to cancel all $1.6tn of US student debtThe plan to erase $1.6tn (£1.2tn) in loans is the most ambitious among the 2020 contenders thus far.
- How to pitch yourself to Iowa voters in five minutesIt takes a lot to stand out in a crowded Democratic field. So how did they do in Des Moines?
- US President Donald Trump phones supporter he 'fat-shamed'At a rally in New Hampshire, the president misdirected his ire at a man he believed to be supporting a group of protesters.
- Raccoon gets stuck in Florida vending machineThings didn't quite go to plan when the hungry animal tried to pilfer a snack.
- Truck driven into protesters at US immigrant detention centreThe demonstrators had been blocking the entrance to the immigrant detention centre in Rhode Island.
- Philadelphia mayor responds after six officers were shot by a civilianDuring an eight-hour standoff with police, a gunman in Philadelphia shot six police officers.
- The lengths Americans go to for cheap medicineWith drug prices soaring in the US, people are travelling to Canada to buy life-saving medication.
- Trudeau on SNC-Lavalin affair: 'Buck stops with the prime minister'Ethics commissioner says the Canadian PM tried to influence a former minister in the SNC-Lavalin case.
- US shootings: El Paso stands defiant in aftermath of tragedyRoman's best friend was among 22 people killed - and he has a very powerful message for the gunman.
- Perv Busters: Fight crime on the New York subwayA women-led group is working to prevent sexual assaults on New York's transport network.
Police are mounting a major operation to keep the marchers apart from left-wing counter protesters.
A judge in Gibraltar had ordered the release of the detained tanker a day before the warrant was issued.
The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination.
Antonio Basco asked members of the community to attend after his wife was killed in El Paso, Texas.
Richard Williams won two Oscars and a Bafta for his work as animation director on the 1988 hit film.
A Nasa facility in Alabama will play a key role in sending astronauts to the Moon's surface in 2024.
Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out?
The financier awaiting trial for sex trafficking killed himself in jail, says post-mortem in New York.
Rashida Tlaib said permission to see family in the West Bank was subject to "oppressive conditions".
The gunman's obituary made no mention of the shooting that killed nine in Dayton, Ohio.
A car hit a gas line when it crashed into a home and triggered a massive explosion.
No one was injured. The local police department shared the footage as a warning to not text and drive.
The families of Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck left with questions as manhunt ends.
Shocking images on packages would be the first change since 1984 - other countries have gone much further.
It's a family business which has been around since 1942 - but now the last remaining cows are being sold off.
On the 50th anniversary of the seminal Woodstock music festival, we speak to people who were at the "Aquarian explosion".
A study of CCTV footage from around the world suggests there are more Good Samaritans out there than we think.
As Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith?
Researchers in Canada say students should not be forced to play the sport in school.
The jail where the financier died suffers from staff shortages and sanitation issues, the BBC is told.
Hassan al-Kontar wants to help sponsor 200 Manus Island and Nauru refugees to come to Canada.
The former vice-president came under attack for his record on immigration when in the White House.
It was billed as the Sanders-Warren showdown, but for some moderates it was their last chance to shine.
The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents.
Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will he win the Democratic nomination?
The Democratic frontrunner was outraised by Mayor Pete Buttigieg, according to campaign disclosures.
The former vice-president said he had committed a lifetime to civil rights and he had never opposed voluntary "bussing" to break down segregation.
The plan to erase $1.6tn (£1.2tn) in loans is the most ambitious among the 2020 contenders thus far.
It takes a lot to stand out in a crowded Democratic field. So how did they do in Des Moines?
At a rally in New Hampshire, the president misdirected his ire at a man he believed to be supporting a group of protesters.
Things didn't quite go to plan when the hungry animal tried to pilfer a snack.
The demonstrators had been blocking the entrance to the immigrant detention centre in Rhode Island.
During an eight-hour standoff with police, a gunman in Philadelphia shot six police officers.
With drug prices soaring in the US, people are travelling to Canada to buy life-saving medication.
Ethics commissioner says the Canadian PM tried to influence a former minister in the SNC-Lavalin case.
Roman's best friend was among 22 people killed - and he has a very powerful message for the gunman.
A women-led group is working to prevent sexual assaults on New York's transport network.
NPR©
- Marium, The Dugong That Charmed Thailand, Dies After Ingesting Plastic Marium became an internet hit as people marveled over videos of her being cared for by scientists in Thailand. An autopsy revealed plastic pieces in her intestines.
- U.S. Attorney Slams Philadelphia DA Over 'Culture Of Disrespect For Law Enforcement'Larry Krasner, considered one of the country's most progressive district attorneys, has left U.S. Attorney William McSwain "fed up."
- El Paso Shooting: Hundreds Of Strangers Come To Mourn With Widower At Wife's Funeral"Never had so much love in my life," Antonio Basco said Friday as countless people, whom he had never met, showered him with hugs, blessings and support.
- Netflix Curbs Tobacco Use Onscreen, But Not Pot. What's Up With That?TV networks have standards that minimize tobacco use on shows, and Netflix now does, too. But streaming companies lack public policies about smoking cannabis onscreen, and doctors say that hurts kids.
- PHOTOS: 'African Spirits,' From A Guy On A Bike To Cardi BThe images at an exhibit at the Yossi Milo Gallery in New York are infused with the spirit of African identity.
- How Does One Man Have So Much Power Without Being President?Mitch McConnell's status stems from his post as the Senate majority leader. But few who have held this office have been able to wield it with this kind of result.
- Peter Fonda, Hollywood's 'Easy Rider,' Dies At 79Fonda was born into Hollywood royalty as the son of Henry Fonda and brother of Jane Fonda. His 1969 classic, Easy Rider, earned him an Oscar nomination.
- Customs And Border Protection Computer Systems Returning After ShutdownInternational travel was manually processed and long lines formed.
- What's Behind A Cluster Of Vaping-Related Hospitalizations?Dozens of people in the Midwest have been hospitalized with severe lung damage in the past month. It's unclear what exactly is causing the problem, but the common link appears to be vaping.
- Jeffrey Epstein's Death Ruled A Suicide By New York Medical ExaminerThe findings come nearly a week after the wealthy financier was found unresponsive in his cell. Epstein had been facing federal sex trafficking charges.
- Maryland Court Rules Marijuana Odor Not Enough To Search A PersonThe state's Court of Appeals said officers violated a man's Fourth Amendment rights by conducting a warrantless search of his person, after he was approached in a car that smelled of pot.
- Greenland Says It's 'Not For Sale' After Reports That Trump Wants To Buy ItThe president was reportedly considering purchasing the island, which a Greenlandic politician says has strategic value. But "it sounds a little bit like a joke," Aaja Chemnitz Larsen told NPR.
- Family Wants Independent Probe In Fatal Police Shooting Of Teen In ColoradoColorado Springs police say De'Von Bailey reached for a firearm prior to running from officers. Bailey's family says newly released body camera footage disputes that version of events.
- New Drug Could Be Game Changer For Drug-Resistant TB. But A Question LoomsPeople with drug-resistant tuberculosis take many pills over a long period of time. Cure rate is low. The FDA has now approved a drug with great promise. But Doctors Without Borders has concerns.
- Mother, Matriarch And MentorThere really was no precedent for Maybelle Carter, who learned to play from her own mother and spent much of her life teaching her children — as well as generations of country stars that followed.
Marium became an internet hit as people marveled over videos of her being cared for by scientists in Thailand. An autopsy revealed plastic pieces in her intestines.
Larry Krasner, considered one of the country's most progressive district attorneys, has left U.S. Attorney William McSwain "fed up."
"Never had so much love in my life," Antonio Basco said Friday as countless people, whom he had never met, showered him with hugs, blessings and support.
TV networks have standards that minimize tobacco use on shows, and Netflix now does, too. But streaming companies lack public policies about smoking cannabis onscreen, and doctors say that hurts kids.
The images at an exhibit at the Yossi Milo Gallery in New York are infused with the spirit of African identity.
Mitch McConnell's status stems from his post as the Senate majority leader. But few who have held this office have been able to wield it with this kind of result.
Fonda was born into Hollywood royalty as the son of Henry Fonda and brother of Jane Fonda. His 1969 classic, Easy Rider, earned him an Oscar nomination.
International travel was manually processed and long lines formed.
Dozens of people in the Midwest have been hospitalized with severe lung damage in the past month. It's unclear what exactly is causing the problem, but the common link appears to be vaping.
The findings come nearly a week after the wealthy financier was found unresponsive in his cell. Epstein had been facing federal sex trafficking charges.
The state's Court of Appeals said officers violated a man's Fourth Amendment rights by conducting a warrantless search of his person, after he was approached in a car that smelled of pot.
The president was reportedly considering purchasing the island, which a Greenlandic politician says has strategic value. But "it sounds a little bit like a joke," Aaja Chemnitz Larsen told NPR.
Colorado Springs police say De'Von Bailey reached for a firearm prior to running from officers. Bailey's family says newly released body camera footage disputes that version of events.
People with drug-resistant tuberculosis take many pills over a long period of time. Cure rate is low. The FDA has now approved a drug with great promise. But Doctors Without Borders has concerns.
There really was no precedent for Maybelle Carter, who learned to play from her own mother and spent much of her life teaching her children — as well as generations of country stars that followed.
CNN©
- Why some people fear a new era of lynchingsCarol Anderson was scanning Twitter recently when she saw something that brought back a chilling memory.
- Jeffrey Epstein's cause of death was suicide by hanging, medical examiner saysJeffrey Epstein's cause of death was suicide by hanging, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said Friday.
- Tyson Foods recalls frozen chicken patties over contamination with foreign matterTyson Foods is recalling 39,078 pounds of frozen chicken patties over fears they may be contaminated with foreign matter, the US Department of Agriculture said.
- An Indiana state representative tried to buy cocaine and impersonated an officer, police say An Indiana state representative was charged with drunken driving and impersonating an officer after he tried to buy cocaine "party favors" at a local bar, court documents show.
- Trump admin gives green light for major arms sale to TaiwanThe Trump administration has informally greenlit a potential major arms sale to Taiwan involving dozens of new F-16 fighter jets, according to administration officials and others familiar with the matter.
- O'Rourke calls for licensing in plan to curb gun violence and white nationalismDemocratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke is calling for the creation of a national gun registry, a nationwide gun licensing system and the mandatory buyback of assault-style rifles as part of his plan to curb gun violence and the rise of white nationalism.
- Bad economic news raises political risks for TrumpPresident Donald Trump enjoyed a brief stock market bounce after deciding to delay his threatened tariffs on Chinese-made cell phones and toys, but Wednesday's very bad day for the US stock market underscored the grim economic reality facing the President as he runs for reelection.
- Bugatti is making only 10 of these $9 million supercarsBugatti unveiled its latest limited-edition model at a classic car show in California Friday. The Bugatti Centodieci will cost $9 million and only 10 will be made.
- Madoff whistleblower says GE is 'one recession away from Chapter 11'Harry Markopolos, the accounting investigator who accused General Electric of massive fraud on Thursday, is warning that the company could be in serious financial trouble -- and even go bankrupt -- if the economy turns south.
- He bet his career on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.' He won bigThat August 16, 1999 fell on a Monday is of little significance except in the world of television, which quite unexpectedly experienced a revolutionary moment that night.
- VIDEO: Massive shark steals fish from man's hands
- Employee slices supervisor's throat at firm
- 5 people rescued from water after boat capsizes
- K-9 officer hit by car, killed while chasing suspect
- Woman dances her way thru labor pains at hospital
- Woman run over by partner in car, killed
- Officer pointing gun during traffic stop dismissed
- Lifeguards save 20-month-old seizure victim at pool
- Officer helps wrangle a group of escaped alpacas
- Man contracted brain-eating Amoeba while jet skiing
- PD: Body of 2-month-old child disposed of in field
- Man shoots employee after asked to pull forward
- Air Force Base employee caught watching child porn
- Teen sucked into park drain after possible 'dare'
- KFC employees charged after stealing customer's card
- 12-year-old shot through bedroom window
- Woman calls police on "suspicious" black male
- Friends: Accused killer 'snapped' before shooting
- Truck drives into Mississippi River
Carol Anderson was scanning Twitter recently when she saw something that brought back a chilling memory.
Jeffrey Epstein's cause of death was suicide by hanging, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said Friday.
Tyson Foods is recalling 39,078 pounds of frozen chicken patties over fears they may be contaminated with foreign matter, the US Department of Agriculture said.
An Indiana state representative was charged with drunken driving and impersonating an officer after he tried to buy cocaine "party favors" at a local bar, court documents show.
The Trump administration has informally greenlit a potential major arms sale to Taiwan involving dozens of new F-16 fighter jets, according to administration officials and others familiar with the matter.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke is calling for the creation of a national gun registry, a nationwide gun licensing system and the mandatory buyback of assault-style rifles as part of his plan to curb gun violence and the rise of white nationalism.
President Donald Trump enjoyed a brief stock market bounce after deciding to delay his threatened tariffs on Chinese-made cell phones and toys, but Wednesday's very bad day for the US stock market underscored the grim economic reality facing the President as he runs for reelection.
Bugatti unveiled its latest limited-edition model at a classic car show in California Friday. The Bugatti Centodieci will cost $9 million and only 10 will be made.
Harry Markopolos, the accounting investigator who accused General Electric of massive fraud on Thursday, is warning that the company could be in serious financial trouble -- and even go bankrupt -- if the economy turns south.
That August 16, 1999 fell on a Monday is of little significance except in the world of television, which quite unexpectedly experienced a revolutionary moment that night.
