Thursday, August 18, 2016

Thursday's Headlines: Two U.S. Olympic swimmers prevented from leaving Brazil by authorities

Americans sweep medals in 100-meter hurdles; Tourists really don't know how to fit in at Rio's famous beaches ; Trump's new campaign chief likely to amplify his nationalist message; Trump aides: Candidate felt ‘boxed in’ and ‘controlled’ by people who barely knew him; 4 Pinocchios for Trump’s claim that Clinton lacks the 'stamina' to be president;
 
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Two U.S. Olympic swimmers prevented from leaving Brazil by authorities
Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were removed from their flight to the U.S. as Brazilian authorities continued their investigation into a report that four U.S. swimmers were robbed at gunpoint over the weekend. Ryan Lochte, who has returned to the U.S., has changed some of the details he had previously shared about the incident. A Brazilian judge had ordered seizing the passports of Lochte and teammate James Feigen, who was still in Brazil, according to a media report.
Americans sweep medals in 100-meter hurdles
Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin completed a stunning seven-medal day for USA Track and Field.
 
Tourists really don't know how to fit in at Rio's famous beaches
The beaches of Rio are governed by intricate protocols: Where to sit, what to eat, how to interact with your fellow half-naked man. Those visiting for the Olympics are bound to end up breaking some rules.
 
Trump's new campaign chief likely to amplify his nationalist message
Breitbart News, the website run by Donald Trump's new campaign chief executive, Stephen Bannon, has become a champion of Trump's candidacy in part because Bannon believes it represents a cause much bigger than a political race. Bannon sees Trumpism as part of a global movement that will continue no matter who is sitting in the Oval Office next January, those close to him say.
 
Trump aides: Candidate felt ‘boxed in’ and ‘controlled’ by people who barely knew him
Donald Trump has privately told friends that he was unsure whether he was being given candid assessments of news stories and of the campaign's management.
 
4 Pinocchios for Trump’s claim that Clinton lacks the 'stamina' to be president
Donald Trump raises questions about Hillary Clinton's health based on debunked Internet rumors.
 
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Iraqi man says suspect in murder of N.Y. imam struck him in crosswalk
David Hunter, who came to the U.S. from Iraq, said an SUV driven by Oscar Morel knocked him to the ground and left him bruised. Morel first was charged with hit-and-run, then later accused of killing Maulama Akonjee and his assistant.
A child's stunned, bloodied face sums up Syrian horror
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Prison factory made faulty helmets for troops and no one was prosecuted
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Documents from the Clinton email investigation might be made public
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Charles E. Grassley said a "substantial amount" of the information appears unclassified, including a summary of agents' interview with top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin.
 
     
 
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