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Bernie Sanders shuts down 2020 opponent's 'Medicare-for-all' criticism with eyebrow-raising retort Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., upped the temperature on the Democratic debate stage on Tuesday as he vehemently defended his plan for reforming health care in the United States.

Warren scolds audience for laughing at story of ALS sufferer in 'Medicare-for-all' debate: 'This isn’t funny’ Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Tuesday was not happy at the 2020 Democratic debate audience’s reaction to her pulling the debate back to her story of a friend who was suffering from ALS while battling his insurance company -- telling the audience “this isn’t funny.”

Reports: 1 baby dies, another in hospital after being abandoned Published on July 31, 2019 at 05:04AM by Dianne de Guzman, SFGATE One baby has died and another has been taken to a hospital, after the two infants were apparently abandoned near a dumpster in Fairfield Tuesday afternoon, according to various media reports.

Americans spending more, earning more Spending and income see an uptick in June; Fox Biz Flash: 7/30.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that there was no impact on Japan's security following North Korea's latest launch of short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday and that Japan was working with its allies over the situation in the region. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/330YqUl

Judge overturns California man's 2006 terror conviction A federal judge on Tuesday overturned the 2006 conviction of a California man accused of plotting an attack in the United States after attending a terrorist training camp in Pakistan.

Mississippi Walmart shooting victims identified; suspect charged with murder The two victims who were shot and killed after police said a gunman opened fire inside a northern Mississippi Walmart on Tuesday have been identified and the suspect has been charged with two counts of murder.

Florida beekeeper says someone may have poisoned millions of his honey bees A veteran Florida beekeeper thinks someone may have poisoned his honey bees and is offering $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of whoever’s responsible.

Bruce: The real attack on Baltimore is ignoring city's poor conditions Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce on Trump calling out Baltimore's crime and decay and the Democratic backlash.

A U.S. appeals court said on Tuesday it had upheld a ruling by a U.S. judge who held three large Chinese banks in contempt for refusing to comply with subpoenas in a probe into violations of sanctions on North Korea, opening the way for heavy daily fines. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yojAO3

Diversity concerns drive out top executive from House Democrats' campaign committee Five other DCCC staffers leaving over diversity uproar; reaction from former DNC communications director Luis Miranda.

Puerto Rico official: Former congressional rep to be nominated as island secretary of state, next in line for governor Embattled Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló will nominate former congressional representative Pedro Pierluisi as secretary of state, effectively making him the next in the line to lead the U.S. territory after Rossello resigns Friday, an island lawmaker said.

Tucker: Pelosi claims 'diversity' to be Democratic Party's strength DNCC executive quits because she is not diverse enough.

Tim Ryan called out for not placing hand on heart for national anthem at Dem debate Democratic presidential contender Tim Ryan stood out as the only candidate who didn't put his hand on his heart during a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the opening of Tuesday night's debate in Detroit,  prompting commentators to zing the marginal candidate even before opening statements began.

Sanders, Warren prepare to square off in second Democratic debate Second round of Democratic presidential debates kick off; Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy reports.

Keyonce Lee Hang is busy finishing preparations for the to'ona'i, a traditional lunch served after Sunday church in Samoa, and attending to her elderly, bed-ridden grandmother. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ypNGAY

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would encourage Washington's two biggest Asian allies Japan and South Korea "to find a path forward" from their diplomatic row when he meets their foreign ministers in Bangkok this week. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yocDwi

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles early on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, only days after it launched two other missiles intended to pressure South Korea and the United States to stop upcoming military drills. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LT6VeD

President Trump disputes claim GOP leader McConnell is a 'Russian asset' Op-ed claims Sen. Mitch McConnell has ties to Russia; reaction from Fox News contributor Charles Hurt and Democratic strategist Richard Goodstein.

Deroy Murdock: Claims that Trump is a racist are baseless and divisive There is a double-standard for claiming Trump is a racist. He's clearly not and is being falsely accused.

Brit Hume: Trump went after Cummings because Cummings had targeted him Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume weighs in on President Trump's feud with Rep. Elijah Cummings and Baltimore officials.

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3116J0o

The unidentified projectiles launched by North Korea early on Wednesday were ballistic missiles that flew about 250 km (155 miles), South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MlUjMK