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Apple ditches pistol emoji in favor of water gun
The pistol emoji will be replaced with a green water gun icon, and Apple is also adding new emojis of a pride flag, families with single parents, and women playing sports.
GOP criticism mounts as Trump continues attacks on Khan family
Donald Trump continued to tweet about the family of a fallen soldier on Monday morning, despite pleas from John McCain and others for him to stop.
Many more people seek medical help for opioid abuse
Insurance claims for medical services related to opioid dependence rose more than 3,000 percent between 2007 and 2014, a study finds, suggesting that opioid problems have gone mainstream.
Maryland town begins cleanup after deadly weekend of flooding
More than 6 inches of rain in less than three hours created a torrent that swept through downtown Ellicott City over the weekend. At least two people were killed.
Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Massive Big Sur Blaze
After more than a week, a 38,000-acre wildfire on the California coast is still growing, and authorities warn it could burn through August even after it is contained.
U.S. Olympian Kim Rhode Takes Her Shot At History To Dispel Stigma
If Rio goes well for her, Olympic shooter Kim Rhode could become the first person to medal in six consecutive Summer Games. But Rhode is looking beyond the personal accolades.
County Sheriff: Hot Air Balloon Crashes In Central Texas, No Apparent Survivors
The hot air balloon was carrying at least 16 people. The county sheriff said “it does not appear there were any survivors of the crash.” Investigators are trying to determine the victim’s identities.
Trump Responds To Slain Soldier’s Father, Who Appeals To GOP Leaders
Khizr Khan gave an emotional speech at the DNC in Philadelphia. Donald Trump accused Khan of being scripted by the Clinton campaign and wondered if Ghazala Khan was unable to speak for herself.
For Sanders supporters, Clinton’s historic nomination brings mixed emotions
For many die-hard Bernie Sanders fans, the historic moment of Hillary Clinton’s nomination inspired not ecstasy but conflicting feelings.