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Tunnel to Tower 5K set for Sunday

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

The village of West Salem will host a 5K run/walk Sunday in honor of the firefighters and first responders who risked their lives to save others after the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11.

Husband of slain radio host indicted in weapons case

McClatchy DC Bureau 

The physician husband of a radio host slain in New Jersey in 2012 has been indicted on unrelated weapons charges. James Kauffman is charged with two counts of possessing handguns … Click to Continue »

Hillary Clinton says her concession call to Trump was 'like calling a neighbor to say you can't make it to his barbecue'

AOL.com 

Filed under: News, Politics, Election

In her new book, "What Happened" — officially out on September 12 — Hillary Clinton said her phone call to then-President-elect Donald Trump conceding the election last November was "without a doubt one of the strangest moments of my life."

  • Hillary Clinton: Here's the misstep from the campaign I regret the most
  • A Trump adviser told DACA recipients to 'get in line' to immigrate to the US — here's why they can't
  • 2 days before Trump's inauguration... Читать дальше...



LA Rams vs. Colts 2017: Prediction, Pick Against The Spread, Betting Odds For NFL Opener

International Business Times 

The Los Angeles Rams host the Indianapolis Colts at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday in the 2017 season opener, with both teams looking to get back on track after years of setbacks. Following their mostly AFC dark horse status in recent seasons and with no Super Bowl appearance since 2010, the Colts toiled in mediocrity in 2015 and 2016. The Rams, meanwhile, are seeking their first playoff berth since 2004 and after several forgettable seasons.

Is Facebook Overstating Its Audience Reach?

Variety 

Facebook is facing new questions about its audience-measurement estimates — but the social-media giant says the latest hubbub isn’t cause for marketers to be concerned. Facebook appears to be dramatically overstating its potential to reach certain U.S. user age segments, according to Brian Wieser, senior research analyst at Pivotal Research Group, who published his analysis... Read more »

Wild's Stanley Cup odds reveal reality of NHL, Central Division

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

Last time we saw the Wild on the Xcel Energy ice, Minnesota was in the process of losing its third consecutive home playoff game — all by one goal, two of them in overtime — to cap off a disappointing five-game series loss to the Blues in the opening round of the NHL playoffs. That, however, followed a regular season in which the Wild registered 106 points — the most in franchise history — and carried serious hopes of a deep playoff run. The Wild will be back on that ice next week for the start of training camp... Читать дальше...

Houston cleanup has little crime and lots of helping hands

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

HOUSTON (AP) — After riding out Hurricane Harvey in a motel and waiting an agonizing week for the waist-high waters to recede, 71-year-old Bob Janak returned to his wrecked home for the first time to find it swarming with people. They weren't thieves or looters. They were volunteers who took it upon themselves to clean out the modest ranch house in outlying Magnolia, pushing wheelbarrows of sodden carpet and drywall and spreading armfuls of soggy, salvageable belongings on his front lawn. "I tried to help out... Читать дальше...

Size 0 Models Banned By Fashion Powerhouses Kering And LVMH

International Business Times 

Fashion conglomerate's LVMH and Kering have teamed up to ban size zero models. The restriction will be applicable to both companies' luxury brands worldwide. Gucci, Christian Dior, Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs and Balenciaga are among a long list of brands owned by the pair.  The ban was set in place to support the well-being of female and male models. As leaders in the fashion industry, the groups desire to go the extra mile to implement beneficial change.

Grand jury probing state police policy on trooper shootings

McClatchy DC Bureau 

A grand jury is investigating whether it's appropriate for state police to investigate shootings by their own troopers, a prosecutor said Wednesday. The panel has been hearing testimony on the … Click to Continue »

Hurricane Irma Flight Cancellations Increase As Storm Disrupts System

International Business Times 

Hurricane Irma swirled in the Caribbean seas with winds up to 185 miles per hour, making it a Category 5 storm. As of Wednesday, the storm  was projected to hit Florida this weekend and airlines are canceling flights in preparation for the storm. As a result, the entire system was disrupted. The latest airline woes come just a week after Hurricane Harvey slammed Texas, sending airline carriers reeling.

DACA activists erect, then tear down, confederate statue of Jeff Sessions

AOL.com 

Filed under: News, US, Controversy

On Wednesday, activists with the Latinx-rights group Mijente marched to the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., where they first erected, and then tore down a statue of Attorney General Jeff Sessions in confederate garb.

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‘Broad City:’ Abbi and Ilana’s 8 Most Outrageous Moments (Photos)

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The long summer wait is finally over–“Broad City” is back! And to celebrate the return of the hit Comedy Central show with its fourth season, we’re remembering all of Abbi and Ilana’s most outrageous moments in the series so far. Get ready to shout “Yas Kween!” When Ilana is allergic to Abbi’s birthday dinner In the Season 1 finale, “The Last Supper,” Ilana and Abbi go out to a fancy restaurant–that Beyonce and Jay-Z went to–for Abbi’s birthday. Ilana doesn’t want to put a damper on the festivities... Читать дальше...





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