Just over two months after Manafort was brought on to bring some structure to Donald Trump’s presidential bid, the Washington insider has resigned from the campaign.
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Ryan Lochte apologizes for ‘not being more careful and candid’ in Rio
After the head of the U.S. Olympic Committee issued a formal apology to Rio and Brazil over the U.S. swimmers’ behavior, star athlete Ryan Lochte broke his silence over a debunked robbery claim.
Trump adds fuel to conspiracy theories questioning Clinton’s health
An online volley of theories says that stools, stumbles and pillows are evidence that Hillary Clinton is in poor health.
Millennials are more likely to live with mom and dad in some states
By now, Karen Wilk thought she would have sold her five-bedroom house in Colts Neck, New Jersey, and downsized to a smaller home. But she has had to put those plans on hold because her 23-year-old daughter, who is finishing her college degree while working part-time, still lives with her. Wilk’s 27-year-old son moved out two years ago.
Justice Department will phase out its use of private prisons
Federal officials said the contract facilities don’t offer substantial cost-savings or provide the same level of security as those run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Eagle River couple plans vast African adventure in wooden plane
A lot of people wouldn’t be all that excited about hopping in a WOODEN plane and flying thousands of miles, but in November, an Eagle River couple will do just that. They’ll be part of a vintage air rally, flying an antique plane from Crete to Capetown on a journey that will take more than a month. Alaska Public Media’s Graelyn Brashear met them to learn more about the adventure.
Airline pilots pump the brakes on plans to speed up flights
American Airlines is urging pilots and crews to fly faster and take shorter routes to decrease delays. The pilot union says this “pilot pushing,” as they call it, will thin the margins of safety.
Julian Assange sees ‘incredible double standard’ in Clinton email case
The WikiLeaks founder argued that the Department of Justice decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton for breaching national security with her private email server is unfair.
Out-of-control Southern California brushfire forces 80,000 to evacuate
The Blue Cut fire east of Los Angeles has burned 15,000 acres and shut down Interstate 15, which links Los Angeles with Las Vegas and points north.
Rudy Giuliani claims U.S. had no terrorist attacks prior to Obama
That’s not true, of course, and it’s interesting coming from the man who was mayor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001.