Both rallies were canceled Friday. One organizer attempted to hold a press conference on Saturday instead but abandoned that plan after police cordoned off the location.
Read More »At Least 2 Killed While Tropical Storm Harvey Lingers Over Texas
Two people were reported dead, and several others injured on Saturday. Rainfall could reach 40 inches and "cause life-threatening flooding," said Mike Brennan of the National Hurricane Center.
Read More »The Brief, Tumultuous Reign Of An Erstwhile Best-Seller
For a while Thursday, Lani Sarem's debut, Handbook for Mortals, stood as the reigning best-seller in young adult literature. Within hours, it had been removed from the list entirely. What happened?
Read More »Trump Signs Memo Implementing Ban On Transgender People Enlisting In The Military
A senior White House official says transgender individuals will not be allowed to join the armed services. Meanwhile, the Trump administration will determine what to do with those already serving.
Read More »Whole Foods Will Drop Prices On Monday, Amazon Says In Detailing New Grocery Strategy
Amazon sets new prices on bananas, butter, organic eggs, and other best-selling staples. The online giant also says its Amazon Prime members will get special prices and perks at Whole Foods.
Read More »Aetna Mailer Accidentally Reveals HIV Status Of Up To 12,000 Customers
"Aetna's privacy violation devastated people whose neighbors and family learned their intimate health information," a legal group representing customers says. Aetna calls its mistake "unacceptable."
Read More »Hurricane Harvey Continues Path Through Texas
The storm made landfall as a Category 4 storm late Friday, becoming the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. in a dozen years. More than 200,000 people were without power early Saturday.
Read More »‘Guru Of Bling’ Rape Conviction Sparks Deadly Protests In India
Tens of thousands of followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh — who calls himself the "Guru of Bling" — gathered to show support for their leader. At least 28 people have died in unrest after the verdict.
Read More »Thailand’s Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Is Now A Fugitive
Thailand's top court has issued a warrant for the ousted leader after she was a no-show at a judgment hearing in a criminal case. Her lawyers said she had an earache, but the court didn't buy it.
Read More »What A Tech Leader’s Corruption Conviction Means For Samsung And South Korea
A South Korean court has sentenced the billionaire head of Samsung Group to five years in prison. He was found guilty in a corruption case involving the country's former president.
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