Sunday, June 19, 2016

Sunday's Headlines: Democrats see chance to turn deep-red Arizona blue for first time in 20 years

Trump accuses Jeb Bush of plotting against him; 'Brexit' might send shock waves across U.S., global economy; NASA's 1976 Viking mission to Mars did all that was hoped for it — except find life; U.S. 'hypocrisy' and Chinese cash boost Beijing's hand in South China Sea;
 
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Democrats see chance to turn deep-red Arizona blue for first time in 20 years
They think they have a sleeping giant: 350,000 Latinos who are not registered to vote but who could mobilize against GOP candidate Donald Trump because of his incendiary rhetoric on immigration.
Trump accuses Jeb Bush of plotting against him
At a rally in Las Vegas, he also appeared to take aim at Sen. Ted Cruz, who was effectively the runner-up to the real estate mogul in the GOP primary race.
'Brexit' might send shock waves across U.S., global economy
Britain's upcoming decision on whether to leave the European Union carries hefty consequences for American businesses, which employ more than a million people in Britain.
 
NASA's 1976 Viking mission to Mars did all that was hoped for it — except find life
The search for extraterrestrial life began with an ambitious plan to land a NASA robot on Mars. Forty years later, the Viking mission remains legendary — both for its triumphs and disappointments — and continues to cast a shadow over Mars exploration.
 
U.S. 'hypocrisy' and Chinese cash boost Beijing's hand in South China Sea
Amid China's land reclamation activities in the disputed waters, efforts to build a unified global response have been undermined by frantic Chinese efforts to rally support, combined with what many see as American double standards on maritime law.
 
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The FBI was right not to arrest Omar Mateen before the shooting
 
The gay rights movement could take on the NRA — and actually win
 
What the gay marriage movement tells us about the prospects for gun reform
 
Being gay in America is still a radical act
 
Republican dads think they’re great fathers. Democrats don’t.
 
What did my father mean to his black male students? Everything.
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After Orlando massacre, Muslims in the shooter's town worry about what might come next
Already enduring epithets, the Fort Pierce, Fla., residents are on edge and uneasy amid heated election rhetoric and neighbors who support Donald Trump.
President Obama's most unusual legacy? Being a good dad.
COLUMN | An analysis of other commanders in chief reveals how unusual his hands-on parenting has been.
As I watched my dad work, I learned about life
He was a Harvard man who settled for the life of a merchant in Canton, Ohio, a town of steel and grit. His menswear store, tucked into a strip mall, was a true classroom.
Former Vanderbilt football player convicted of rape
Jurors found Brandon Vandenburg guilty on multiple counts of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual battery. He was convicted of encouraging his teammates to rape an unconscious woman he had been dating.
Some in Guam push for independence or statehood as Marines plan for buildup
"This American territory is not enjoying democracy," Guam's governor says in calling for a vote on its political status.
Co-signing a loan? That puts more than your name on the line.
If you link yourself to a loan, you're on the hook just as much as the primary borrower.
Priming your portfolio for a crisis? You may miss out on big gains.
Let's consider some of your worst fears — like what the next subprime disaster might be — to see whether they are valid concerns.
November could become what GOP fears: A referendum on Trump
With four-plus months until the election, Republicans are on edge. Some of Trump's supporters are growing weary of defending him, and the party seeks to protect vulnerable Senators from a spillover effect that could threaten their majority.
Sanders supporters commiserate in Chicago — and plot their next moves
"Bernicrats" analyzed how the primaries went down and talked about whether to back Hillary Clinton.
The Fix: Trump wins worst week in Washington. Again.
It started with his mixed response to the Orlando shooting. Then he was on the receiving end of President Obama's anger. Then came the controversy over "soldiers" stealing money after the Iraq invasion. And, finally, the polls.
Is there an end in sight for resort fees?
The FTC is poised to require that the charges be included in hotels' upfront pricing.
Can dads get their due at the office?
In the United States, many employers maintain outmoded views on paternity leave.
How to avoid a ‘food baby’ (a.k.a. bloating)
Feeling fuller than you would like? Here are a few strategies to keep your gut in check.
 
     
 
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