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Andrew Luck of the Colts Retires From the N.F.L. After Spate of Injuries

By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ziOI1X

Iran accuses US think tank of 'economic terrorism,' threatens action by 'security apparatuses'

Iran accuses US think tank of 'economic terrorism,' threatens action by 'security apparatuses' The Iranian government said Saturday that it had imposed sanctions in the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a Washington-based think tank that has led criticism of the 2015 nuclear deal.

SFGATE: 49ers' Jimmy G rebounds in big way against Chiefs

49ers' Jimmy G rebounds in big way against Chiefs Published on August 25, 2019 at 06:07AM by Eric Ting Less than a week after his poor preseason debut against the Denver Broncos sent fans and analysts into a tizzy, San Francisco 49ers quarter Jimmy Garoppolo rebounded against the Kansas City Chiefs and reminded everyone of the dangers of preseason overreactions.

Tropical Storm Dorian forms in Atlantic, could become hurricane by Tuesday

Tropical Storm Dorian forms in Atlantic, could become hurricane by Tuesday Tropical Storm Dorian has formed in the Atlantic and could reach hurricane strength by Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday.

Hezbollah official: Israeli drone fell in south Beirut suburbs, second drone exploded

An Israeli drone fell in the Hezbollah-dominated southern suburbs of Beirut and a second one exploded near the ground on Sunday, a Hezbollah official told Reuters, in the first such incident in more than a decade. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KSwpXQ

Hong Kong police arrest 29 as city returns to violence, further protests planned

Hong Kong police on Sunday said they arrested 29 people after clashes overnight in which volleys of tear gas were fired to break up anti-government protests and as the Asian financial hub braced for further demonstrations in the day. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/327j7wJ

Steve Levy: Trump should ask G-7 allies to join US in fighting China’s trade abuses

Steve Levy: Trump should ask G-7 allies to join US in fighting China’s trade abuses President Trump was right to call on U.S. companies Friday to begin looking for ways to gradually reduce their business ties and trade with China. He should make the same call to our allies at the Group of Seven summit now underway in France.

South Korea begins military drills around disputed island amid feud with Japan

South Korea's military will conduct two days of drills around a tiny island also claimed by Japan, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday, just days after Seoul decided to scrap an intelligence-sharing pact with Tokyo amid worsening relations. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HpYJyI

Judge Jeanine on living conditions in San Francisco, California

Judge Jeanine on living conditions in San Francisco, California San Francisco, California is now a crime ridden rat infested city with an enormous homeless population and streets full of dirty needles and human feces, says Jeanine Pirro.

Biden tells voters 'don't vote for me' if they're concerned about his age

Biden tells voters 'don't vote for me' if they're concerned about his age Former Vice President Joe Biden appeared to dismiss voters concerned about his age, telling them not to vote for him in the 2020 Democratic primary race.

Hezbollah official: Israeli drone falls in south Beirut suburbs, second drone crashes

An Israeli drone fell in the southern suburbs of Beirut, dominated by the Iran-backed movement, and a second drone exploded near the ground before dawn on Sunday, a Hezbollah official told Reuters. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HonDz0

Tropical Storm Dorian forms in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Dorian forms in the Atlantic Dorian has the potential to become a pretty powerful storm as it moves towards Puerto Rico.

Israel Says It Struck Iranian ‘Killer Drones’ in Syria

By DAVID M. HALBFINGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2zh7Du9

Mexican reporter found dead with stab wounds amid escalating violence

A Mexican journalist was found dead with stab wounds on Saturday, authorities said, adding to a growing list of reporter deaths in one of the world's most dangerous countries for the press. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MAaXJq

Prince Andrew Denies Knowing of Sex Trafficking by Epstein

By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MzUOUc

Fire Displaces 200 Residents of a Halfway House in Paterson, N.J.

By NEIL VIGDOR from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2L6MBUp

Israel says latest Syria airstrike thwarted 'imminent' attack by Iranian drones

Israel says latest Syria airstrike thwarted 'imminent' attack by Iranian drones The Israeli military carried out a late-night attack on targets inside Syria Saturday in what it described as a successful effort to thwart a "very imminent" Iranian drone strike.

Brazil dispatches troops, military aircraft to battle Amazon forest fires

Brazil dispatches troops, military aircraft to battle Amazon forest fires The Brazilian military is deploying troops to the Amazon to fight the massive wildfires that have swept the region and sparked an international outcry.