Two suspects detained in Britain over London bombing
An 18 year old Iraqi refugee and a 21 year old man possibly from Syria are detained in Britain in connection with last week’s London subway bombing. They stayed with a British couple who fostered many refugees. Police press on with the investigation as commuters return to Parsons Green.
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Maria Threat Elevates to Catastrophic Category Five
Hurricane Maria intensified to extremely dangerous category five with winds of 160 mph on Monday as it headed for Puerto Rico and aimed at regions still reeling from Irma. A hurricane warning stretched across Puerto Rico with a potential Tuesday landfall, and Florida faced possible impacts next week.
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Trump to address United Nations on North Korea threat
President Trump plans to press the UN for action as he frames North Korea’s nuclear ambitions as a global danger. Aides describe the speech as extremely tough, stressing cooperation is needed to curb Pyongyang while warning of severe consequences.
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Trump weighs decertifying Iran nuclear deal in GA speech
President Trump will address the General Assembly on Tuesday morning amid scrutiny of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement. He argues Iran is not living up to the spirit of the deal and is considering decertification as he weighs U S and ally sanctions relief versus Tehran's compliance.
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Asian women fight to crack tech ceiling story continues
Asian women face bias in tech despite high representation in Bay Area firms. Phaphon, founder of FilmHero, says an investor at a pitch event attempted to lure her on a sexual advance trip, highlighting ongoing discrimination. Studies show Asian women report bias similar to or greater than other women.
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Graham Cassidy bill a last push to repeal Obamacare
Republicans press a final push to pass the Graham Cassidy health care bill before the September 30 deadline. The plan would preserve Obama era taxes, route funds to states as block grants, and seek 51 votes via a budget mechanism with Pence possible as tiebreaker. McCain remains undecided while Ducey backs the proposal.
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