Team Trump: Saudis See This Attack as Their 9/11
“It seems like a trivialization of the tragedy of 9/11, but from a Saudi point of view it is a way of explaining their shock to Americans,” one expert says.
Articles
This Time, Snowden Is Exposing His Own Secrets
In a few months, he laid bare some of America’s most highly-classified electronic espionage programs. Six years later, he has one final document to share with the world.
‘True Evil’: Husband Charged After FL Mom, 4 Kids Found Dead
Authorities said they believe Michael Wayne Jones Jr. murdered his wife and kids, then kept their bodies in his home and van for several weeks before driving to Georgia.
Beyoncé Lost Big at the Emmys and Her Fans Are Out for Blood
That she lost to James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” only rubbed salt in the wound.
John Bolton Talking to Agents About a Trump Book
He penned one after leaving the Bush administration. Now, the president’s former top national-security aide is exploring another book.
SNL Fires New Cast Member Shane Gillis Over Racist Jokes
“We were not aware of his prior remarks that have surfaced over the past few days,” the show said. “The language he used is offensive, hurtful and unacceptable.”
Judge Upholds Deal That Protected Epstein’s Co-Conspirators
A federal judge refused to toss the billionaire pedophile's sweetheart deal set up by Alexander Acosta in 2007—one that granted immunity to any potential co-conspirators.
We’re a Lot Closer to War Than You’ve Been Told
An attack on Saudi oil facilities threatens the global economy and practically dares the U.S. to retaliate. If that weren’t dangerous enough, Trump is president.
Suspected FL Serial Killer Tied to Four Murders: Authorities
Florida authorities said they’ve tied Robert Hayes, 37, to three cold-case murders after his arrest for the 2016 slaying of Rachel Bey, 32, in Palm Beach County.
Meghan McCain ‘Thanks’ Ingraham for Fat-Shaming Her
“I want to say if I weren’t fat-shamed, I wouldn’t have a career,” she declared. “Laura Ingraham said I was too ‘plus-sized’ to be on TV.”
Working Families Party Votes to Endorse Warren
The Democratic senator won 60.91 percent of the WFP vote, followed by Sanders, whom the left-wing party endorsed in the 2016 primary.
17 Shows to Binge on Before They Return
From standout sitcoms to twisty murder shows to meditations on life’s meaning, here are the shows most worth catching up on before their new season returns.
Cheats
FAKING IT?
Lawyer: Tekashi69 Kidnapping Was ‘Jussie Smollett’-Type Hoax
“It’s a ‘Jussie Smollett,’ if you will,” Deveraux Cannick said, referencing allegations the actor staged a hate crime against himself.
Hit the brakes
In Latest Setback, WeWork to Postpone IPO: Report
The parent company recently sliced its valuation from $47 billion to about $20 billion and has been battered by a series of questions of over corporate governance.
YIKES
Kevin Hart’s Sex Tape Partner Sues for $60 Million
The model alleges that she had no idea there were hidden cameras in Hart’s Vegas hotel suite.
REBUFFED
Milo Yiannopoulos Banned From Furry Convention
“Hate is not welcome at Midwest FurFest,” organizers of the annual convention wrote in a statement.
R.I.P.
Ric Ocasek’s Widow: He ‘Peacefully Passed on’ After Surgery
Model Paulina Porizkova said she realized Ocasek was dead when she tried to rouse him on Sunday morning.
FAMILY TIES
Congress Probes Transportation Sec. Over Potential Conflicts
The probe reportedly centers around Chao’s family, which owns a New York-based shipping company that does business in China.
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE...
Vaping Illness Crisis Is Officially an Emergency, CDC Says
More than 380 people have been sickened, and six have died.
HAND THEM OVER
Manhattan DA Subpoenas 8 Years of Trump’s Tax Returns
The subpoena seeks documents from Trump and the Trump Organization dating back to 2011.
HER FIGHT IS OVER
10-Year-Old Texas Girl Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba
She contracted it while swimming in a river over Labor Day weekend.
SEARCHING
Missing FL Mom Found Dead, Search Continues for Her 4 Kids
Casei Jones vanished six weeks ago with her four kids, police said Monday.
IN HOT WATER
Antonio Brown Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Second Woman
A female artist said the NFL star came out naked with a hand towel over his genitals while she was painting a mural in his home.
CLEAN SLATE
Women’s March Drops Three Leaders Amid Anti-Semitism Claims
The board members will be transitioned “onto other projects focused on advocacy within their respective organizations,” the organization said.
IN THE KNICK OF TIME
Amazon Is Shaving Off $25 From the Philips Norelco Shaver
Keep things tidy on your chin with a discounted shaver you’ll enjoy using.
GIDDYUP!
Netflix Acquires ‘Seinfeld’ Rights After Losing ‘Friends’
The NBC sitcom will stream exclusively on Netflix starting in 2021.
THE LIFE AQUATIC
Secret Service Seeks Jet Skis to Protect Trump at Mar-a-Lago
“The first family is very active in water sports,” reads the Secret Service’s order request, noting that agents had been renting with their own money.
OUCH
Christie Brinkley Injured Days Before ‘DWTS’ Premiere
The supermodel broke her arm rehearsing for Monday’s premiere.
TRAGEDY
Blast at Site for Disabled Kills Firefighter, Injures Many
Authorities responded to calls of a smell of propane at around 8 a.m.
DESIGN FOR ALL
The 5 Best Things From 20 Years of Target Collaborations
From Thakoon to Hunter, these are the best collaboration pieces available right now (until they sell out!).
