A Boston doctor who has treated victims of the mystery vaping illness describes the frustration and horrors of trying to help patients some who die by “essentially drowning on dry land.” (Sept. 13)
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O’Rourke in Twitter ‘threat’ row with Texas rep.
A Texas state representative was criticized for tweeting he had an assault weapon ready for Democratic president candidate Beto O’Rourke. (Sept. 13)
Pompeo: US-Brazil have entered a new important era
Secretary of State Pompeo met with his visiting Brazilian counterpart Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo at the State Department Friday. The two made statements to the press confirming the strategic partnerships between the two nations. (Sept. 13)
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Paris hit with massive public transport strike
The biggest strike to hit Paris public transport in more than a decade disrupted tourists’ plans Friday and forced commuters to work from home or find alternative ways to reach the office. (Sept. 13)
Candidates talk guns, corruption and Trump
Some of the Democratic Presidential candidates discussed topics including gun violence, corruption and President Donald Trump after Thursday night’s debate. (Sept. 13)
Cardi B supports Shaun King
Cardi B throws her support behind social activist Shaun King, as she arrives to see him honored – amid fundraising row – at Rihanna’s star studded Diamond Ball. (Sept. 13)
Rihanna: people don’t deserve to be left out
Speaking ahead of her annual charity Diamond Ball in New York, Rihanna said her desire to help people was with her from a young age. Stars including Pharrell Williams, Meek Mill and A$AP Rocky turned out in support of the event. (Sept. 13)
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On This Day:13 September 1996
Rapper Tupac Shakur died in Las Vegas, two days after beign shot. (Sept. 13)
Candidates speak after Houston Democratic debate
Some of the Democratic presidential candidates involved in Thursday night’s debate in Houston spoke to reporters afterwards and made the cases for their candidacies. (Sept. 13)
Debate Analysis: Trio of Democrats lead field
Thursday night’s Democratic presidential debate in Houston, Texas made clear that there are three main candidates leading the field, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, according to AP Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace. (Sept. 13)