Raccoon Is Rescued Atop Building In Minnesota, After Capturing Fans Worldwide
A raccoon that mesmerized people by climbing a tall building in St. Paul, Minn., has reportedly been trapped.
Seattle Repeals Tax On Big Business After Opposition From Amazon, Starbucks
The companies funded opposition to the tax that would have raised money to help with Seattle’s ongoing homeless problem. Critics worried about homelessness growing despite millions spent already.
North Korea’s Media Tout Trump Concessions You Won’t Find In The Joint Statement
The official reporting coming out of Pyongyang suggests the president and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached more verbal agreements than they put on paper.
Auditions Begin For ‘Hamilton’ In Puerto Rico
Playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda has promised to play the lead in a January 2019 production.
Seattle Repeals ‘Head Tax’ Designed To Combat Homelessness
In a surprising move, Seattle has repealed a tax meant to help the city address its growing homelessness problem. Many saw the tax as targeting one of the city’s largest employers: Amazon.
Relocated Puerto Rican Voters Will Play A Big Role In Fla. Senate Race
Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson and outgoing GOP Gov. Rick Scott are lining up endorsements from Puerto Rican leaders, making trips to the island and attacking responses to Hurricane Maria.
In Colorado, 6 Wildfires Burn Across The Parched State
Wildfires have forced the evacuation of people from about 2,000 homes in southwestern Colorado, and the U.S. Forest Service will close the 1.8 million acre San Juan National Forest.
Friend Or Foe? Trump Takes On Allies As He Warms Up To North Korea
In the past week, President Trump has praised North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un, while criticizing allies in Canada and Europe.
Americans’ Support For Abortion Rights Wanes As Pregnancy Progresses
A new Gallup poll finds widespread support for abortion rights in early pregnancy, while a minority support abortion rights in the third trimester.
Lawyer For Ex-FBI Deputy Director McCabe Sues Government Over His Firing
A lawyer for former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe argues that his dismissal violated federal law and he wants materials to help him argue his case.
Raccoon Vs. Skyscraper: The Summer Blockbuster You Never Knew You Needed
Not all heroes wear masks — but this one does. The little creature climbed about two dozen stories Tuesday, capturing a city’s imagination in the process. Will the tiny raccoon make it to safety?
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