Exclusive: US weighs sanctioning Russia as well as China in cyber attacks

ReutersExclusive: US weighs sanctioning Russia as well as China in cyber attacksReutersWASHINGTON The United States is considering sanctions against both Russian and Chinese individuals and companies for cyber attacks against U.S. commercial targets, several U.S. officials said on Monday. The officials, who spoke on condition of ...White House readies cyber sanctions against China ahead of state visitCNNSanctions on China hackers mulledBDliveUS weighs sanctioning Russia as well as China in cyber attacksFinancial ExpressEconomic Timesall 205 news articles »

Ancient Syrian Temple of Bel Destroyed After Reports of ISIS Blast: UN

NBCNews.comAncient Syrian Temple of Bel Destroyed After Reports of ISIS Blast: UNNBCNews.comAn ancient temple in Syria's Palmyra has been destroyed, a monitoring group with the United Nations said Monday after an explosion sparked speculation that ISIS had blown up the historic site. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research said ...Islamic State destroys part of Syria's Temple of Bel: monitorsReutersUN: Satellite images show Temple of Bel in Palmyra destroyedThe Indian ExpressUN: Satellite images show Temple of Bel in Syria "destroyed"NewsdayHamilton Spectator -Sky Newsall 85 news articles »

New Hillary Clinton Email Release Contains 150 Now Deemed Classified

TIMENew Hillary Clinton Email Release Contains 150 Now Deemed ClassifiedTIMEDemocratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Committee summer meeting on August 28 Adam Bettcher—Getty Images Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Committee ...State Department Redacts Material Deemed Sensitive in Hillary Clinton's EmailsNew York TimesReading Hillary Clinton's body language when she talks about the email debacleReuters Blogs (blog)State Dept. releases 7000 pages of emails, 150 censoredMiami HeraldWashington Post -Politico -Newsweekall 460 news articles »

Supreme Court says Kentucky clerk can't deny same

NBCNews.comSupreme Court says Kentucky clerk can't deny same-sex marriage licensesUSA TODAYWASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court refused Monday to let a Kentucky county clerk deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples because of what she said were her religious beliefs. The ruling, made without comment or any apparent dissents, is an early ...Defiant Kentucky clerk loses same-sex marriage license fightCBS NewsDecision Day: Rowan clerk must issue marriage licenses, resign or risk fines ...Lexington Herald Leaderall 184 news articles »

White Supremacist Convicted of Killing 3 at Kansas Jewish Centers

New York TimesWhite Supremacist Convicted of Killing 3 at Kansas Jewish CentersNew York TimesOLATHE, Kan. — A white supremacist was convicted of capital murder Monday in the shooting deaths of three people a year ago at a Jewish community center and an assisted living facility in suburban Kansas City. After a weeklong trial, jurors ...Supremacist convicted of killing 3 at Kansas Jewish sitesseattlepi.comFrazier Glenn Cross found guilty of murder in Jewish center shootingsCNNJury convicts avowed white supremacist in fatal shootings near Kansas City JCCWashington PostReuters -NBCNews.comall 331 news articles »

Pope Francis holds a 'virtual audience' with American students, immigrants and ...

Orlando SentinelPope Francis holds a 'virtual audience' with American students, immigrants and ...Washington PostAlthough Pope Francis's first visit to the United States is still weeks away, the pontiff was present — on screen, at least — in a “virtual audience” Monday in Los Angeles, Chicago and near the U.S.-Mexico border. The pope talked from the Vatican ...Drones banned from Philadelphia skies for Pope Francis visitReuters Blogs (blog)Texas Church Participates in Virtual Papal AudienceABC NewsPope headlines special '20/20'Orlando SentinelFox Newsall 200 news articles »

Four hurricanes swirling, more dangerous weather on tap

Fox NewsFour hurricanes swirling, more dangerous weather on tapFox NewsForecasters are keeping a wary eye on four hurricanes -- two of which are Category 4 -- feeding off the warm waters of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. A Category 4 hurricane has maximum sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph. Hurricane triplets Kilo ...Hurricane season heats up with three in the Pacific and one in the AtlanticUSA TODAYThree powerful Pacific hurricanes churning at the same time make weather historyLos Angeles TimesRecord-Setting Hurricanes Keep Coming. It's Only Going to Get Worse.Slate Magazine (blog)Washington Post (blog) -ABC News -CNETall 858 news articles »

Battle of the Iran letters heats up as congressional vote nears

Fox NewsBattle of the Iran letters heats up as congressional vote nearsFox NewsThe congressional battle over the Iran nuclear deal has turned into a war of signatures, as each side rolls out letters of support and opposition endorsed by long lists of dignitaries. The latest came this weekend with a full-page letter in The New ...Sam Nunn & Co.: 'There are no perfect nuclear deals'Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)all 122 news articles »

MTV VMAs: Seven presidential moments in Kanye West's first stump speech

Los Angeles TimesMTV VMAs: Seven presidential moments in Kanye West's first stump speechLos Angeles TimesWhen Kanye West stood on stage Sunday night during the MTV VMAs to accept the Video Vanguard Award, few doubted he'd have something to say. This is a man, after all, who first gained national attention nearly a decade ago when, in an unscripted ...and more »

McDonnell can remain free while Supreme Court decides on review

13newsnow.comMcDonnell can remain free while Supreme Court decides on reviewWashington PostThe Supreme Court said former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell can avoid prison while the justices decide whether to accept his petition arguing that his conviction on corruption charges be overturned. The decision was a dramatic--perhaps ...Justices: Former Virginia governor can stay out of prisonUSA TODAYUS Supreme Court: Gov. McDonnell Avoids Prison Stay...For NowNBCNews.comFormer governor to remain free during appealSCOTUSblog (blog)Reuters -Washington Times -The Decatur Dailyall 47 news articles »

A 24

Wall Street JournalA 24-year-old black Republican has launched a 'Ready for Kanye' PACWashington PostOn Sunday night, Kanye West got a five-year jump on the next presidential election. "I have decided in 2020 to run for president," he said, after accepting a lifetime achievement prize at the MTV Video Music Awards. "It ain't about me, it's about new ...MTV VMAs: Seven presidential moments in Kanye West's first stump speechLos Angeles TimesWhat Kanye West Got Right About MTV's RatingsWall Street Journal (blog)Kanye for 2020? White House welcomes rapper's political bidCBS NewsEntertainment Weekly -Vox -Newsdayall 1,442 news articles »

Republicans Wary of Donald Trump's Populist Tone on Taxes

New York TimesRepublicans Wary of Donald Trump's Populist Tone on TaxesNew York TimesWASHINGTON — For years, Republicans have run for office on promises of cutting taxes and bolstering business to stimulate economic growth, pledging allegiance to a Reaganesque model of conservatism that has largely become the party's orthodoxy.Trump upends GOP message on economyWashington Post (blog)Trump proves his famed hairdo is no toupeeTimes of IndiaDonald Trump's Instagram Attack Ads Are the Future of American PoliticsGizmodoMSNBC -Boston Herald -Fox Newsall 1,084 news articles »

VMA 2015 Liveblog: We're All In This Together

The FriskyVMA 2015 Liveblog: We're All In This TogetherThe FriskyTonight, at 9pm EST, the 2015 VMAs will descend upon your television screen, assaulting your eyes and your ears with the glory that is modern pop music at this moment in time. Noted pansexual Miley Cyrus is your capable host, Kanye West is receiving ...and more »

Taylor Swift Debuts 'Wildest Dreams' Video at VMA Show

ABC NewsTaylor Swift Debuts 'Wildest Dreams' Video at VMA ShowABC NewsThis is what everyone's face looked like when Taylor swift made her fans dreams come true last night on the mtv VMA preshow. The superstar premiered her "Wildest dreams" video. Taylor sporting much darker lox and drawing inspiration from "The notebook" ...Nicki Minaj, Kanye West go after Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, respectively ...Fox NewsMTV VMAs: Taylor Swift Wins Big, but Kanye West Steals the ShowWall Street Journal (blog)Taylor Swift shows steaming chemistry with Scott Eastwood in new single ...Financial ExpressOrlando Sentinel -New York Daily News -Irish Independentall 526 news articles »

Ukraine crisis: Deadly anti

BBC NewsUkraine crisis: Deadly anti-autonomy protest outside parliamentBBC NewsOne national guard member has been killed and about 100 injured in violent protests outside Ukraine's parliament, the interior ministry said. Clashes between nationalists and riot police erupted after MPs gave initial backing to reforms for more ...Guardsman killed in protests as Ukraine MPs back more autonomy for rebel regionsReutersUkraine crisis: One dead, dozens injured in clashes outside Kiev parliament as ...ABC OnlinePolice officer killed in violent Kiev demonstrationsFinancial TimesCNN -Fox News -NEWS.com.auall 395 news articles »

Suspect Allegedly Unloaded His Entire Pistol in Texas Deputy

ABC NewsSuspect Allegedly Unloaded His Entire Pistol in Texas DeputyABC NewsA gunman unloaded his entire pistol into slain Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth when he stopped at a gas station near Houston Friday, prosecutors said in court today, adding that they found 15 shell-casings at the scene. Suspect Shannon ...DA: Shooter who killed Texas cop unleashed 15 shots at close rangeFox NewsProsecutor: Suspect in 'execution-style' slaying fired 15 rounds into Texas deputyWashington PostShannon Miles in Court: Prosecutors Say Texas Deputy Darren Goforth Was Shot ...NBCNews.comUSA TODAY -Reuters -Christian Science Monitorall 2,369 news articles »

Kanye West says he will 'run for president.' Because politics is entertainment.

New York TimesKanye West says he will 'run for president.' Because politics is entertainment.Washington PostKanye West is running for president, y'all. Yes: President. On a megachurch-like theater-in-the-round stage set up at last night's MTV Video Music Awards, the rapper informed the world that he will be seeking the presidency in 2020. And also that he ...Twitter goes wild after Kanye says he's running for presidentFortuneKanye West Made the 2015 VMAs Actually Worth WatchingNewsweekKanye West rants at VMAs: I have decided to 'run for president'Fox NewsPeople Magazine -CBS Local -MarketWatchall 820 news articles »

First Read: August's 2016 Winners and Losers

NBCNews.comFirst Read: August's 2016 Winners and LosersNBCNews.comFirst Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. The 2016 winners and losers of August. advertisement. This past weekend's new Des Moines Register ...What Kanye West's presidential announcement tells us about 2016Christian Science MonitorWhat explains the rise of Ben Carson in the age of TrumpWashington Post (blog)Donald Trump's Iowa playbook: Organize, organize, organizeCNNBloomberg -Washington Times -Business Insiderall 85 news articles »

Kanye West for President in 2020? His VMA Speech Delights Fans

New York TimesKanye West for President in 2020? His VMA Speech Delights FansNew York TimesAfter the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, viewers were left wondering about the status (and the veracity) of the feuds among today's female pop stars as they traded obscenity-laced barbs, glares and hugs on the stage. But few of those clashes are likely ...Kanye West Made the 2015 VMAs Actually Worth WatchingNewsweekKanye West rants at VMAs: I have decided to 'run for president'Fox NewsKanye West running for president? Twitter reactsUSA TODAYE! Online -Haaretz (blog) -Entertainment Weeklyall 957 news articles »

Wisconsin's Walker looks to Iowa to regain momentum

Chron.comWisconsin's Walker looks to Iowa to regain momentumChron.comONAWA, Iowa (AP) — With his sleeves rolled up, Scott Walker wowed Iowa Republicans in January at one of the first events of the 2016 campaign — a moment that shot the Wisconsin governor into the top-tier of GOP candidates for president. In the months ...and more »

Palmyra's Temple of Bel 'still standing'

BBC NewsPalmyra's Temple of Bel 'still standing'BBC NewsPalmyra's ancient Temple of Bel is still standing despite an attempt by Islamic State (IS) militants to blow it up, Syria's antiquities chief has said. Maamoun Abdulkarim told the BBC that there was a large explosion within its perimeter but said that ...Temple of Baal in Palmyra Is Damaged by ISISNew York TimesPalmyra temple appears intact after blast: Syria officialTimes of IndiaAncient temple of Bel still standing, says Syria's antiquities chiefThe GuardianNDTV -Wall Street Journal -CNNall 631 news articles »

Kanye West's flirtation with a 2020 run generates online buzz that he could ...

Fox NewsKanye West's flirtation with a 2020 run generates online buzz that he could ...Washington PostDuring an 11-minute speech for the ages at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night, rapper Kanye West declared his intention to run for president–in 2020. His impact on the political conversation was immediate. In the six hours following Kanye's speech ...MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift Wins Big, but Kanye West Steals the ShowWall Street Journal (blog)VMA Awards 2015: Kanye West says he's running for presidentFortuneKanye's Strange, Rambling, Thrilling MTV VMA Acceptance SpeechForbesBoston Herald -TheBlaze.com -Sydney Morning Heraldall 862 news articles »

Tropical Storm Erika's Aftermath: Florida Faces Flash Flood Threat

NBCNews.comTropical Storm Erika's Aftermath: Florida Faces Flash Flood ThreatNBCNews.comFlood warnings were in effect for most of Florida early Monday as the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika was expected to bring at least five inches of rain. The National Weather Service warned people in flood-prone areas to "take action to protect ...Soggy sendoff: Remnants of Tropical Storm Erika could soak South Florida MondayMiami HeraldRemnants of Tropical Storm Erika soak Central FloridaOrlando SentinelAs Erika Death Toll Rises in Dominica, Florida Braces for RainABC NewsNBC 6 South Florida -TIME -7Online WSVN-TVall 389 news articles »

World to Fed: We're ready for US rate hike, so don't delay

Moneycontrol.comWorld to Fed: We're ready for US rate hike, so don't delayMoneycontrol.comIn private and in public at last week's global central banking conference in Jackson Hole, the message from visiting policymakers was that the Fed has telegraphed an initial monetary tightening and, following a year-long rise in the dollar, financial ...and more »

From Creativity to Corruption, Mandel Was a Political Force

CBS NewsFrom Creativity to Corruption, Mandel Was a Political ForceABC NewsA colorful and complex figure in Maryland politics, Marvin Mandel was seen by some as an innovator who reorganized state government to be more efficient. For others, he was forever stained by his conviction for selling the powers of office. Mandel died ...Marvin Mandel, Former Maryland Governor, Dies at 95New York TimesColorful Former Maryland Gov. Marvin Mandel Dies at 95NBCNews.comMaryland's 56th Governor, Marvin Mandel, Dead At 95CBS Localall 95 news articles »