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.
USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind
The University of South Florida is building a new football stadium on its campus, which it hopes will bring recruitment and revenue to the school. Some community members wish the money were being spent differently. (Aug. 31) (AP Video/Laura Bargfeld)
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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?
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?
West Point time capsule mystery takes a twist: There was something in there after all
Mixed in with dirt found inside the lead box, U.S. Military officials found some coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and an 1826 medal.
South Korean and US military hold training exercises
South Korean and US militaries held a wet gap crossing drill in Cheorwon near the border with North Korea on Thursday, the last day of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise. (Aug. 31) (AP video/Yong Jun Chang)
At least 58 dead after fire engulfed building in South Africa, authorities say
At least 58 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)