Haiti’s gangs have created a dangerous situation in the country, where kidnappings and violence is rampant. Calls for an international force to help stabilize Haiti have led to no action.
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PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?
PCE inflation, a measure tracked closely by the Federal Reserve, picked up in July. A core reading stayed elevated.
At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.
It’s hard to overstate how much we missed Meg Ryan, who is starring in a new rom-com, “What Happens Later,” at 61. Why is that so rare for women?
Idalia makes history along Florida’s Big Bend, McConnell freezes again: 5 Things podcast
Idalia is downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Georgia, Carolinas and Florida, McConnell to consult a doctor after freezing again: 5 Things podcast
Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037
See photos of the rare blue supermoon from around the world as spectators look up at a slightly bigger and brighter full moon than normal.
College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash
Joseph Tokosh resigned from Nicholls State after students said he coerced them to paint their faces. Why didn’t administrators stop him?
5 people shot in Illinois, 2 in critical condition
Five people have been shot in Peoria, Illinois and two of them were in critical condition, police said. The wounded, as well as a sixth person who suffered a laceration, were taken to a hospital. (Aug. 31)
Rare blue supermoon dazzles stargazers around the world
A rare blue supermoon – the closest full moon of the year – dazzled stargazers Wednesday night. It was the second full moon of August, thus the blue label. And it was unusually close to Earth, therefore a supermoon. (Aug. 31) (AP Video/Thanassis Stavra…
At least 73 people dead after fire engulfs building occupied by the homeless in Johannesburg
At least 73 people died when a fire ripped through a multi-story building in Johannesburg overtaken by homeless people, authorities said Thursday.
Mongolia to grab world’s attention during papal visit
Mongolia prepares for Pope Francis visit to one of world’s tiniest and newest Catholic communities. (Aug. 31)(AP video/Wayne Zhang)