Friday, 2 September 2016

Friday's Headlines: How Trump went from Point A to Point A on immigration

Trump's immigration plans would require costly expansion of border-control system; How Trump charms wealthy donors in private by seeking their advice; Despite 10 years of NFL turmoil, Roger Goodell has won — whether you like him or not; Hermine barrels into Florida as a hurricane, then weakens to a tropical storm;
 
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How Trump went from Point A to Point A on immigration
For nearly two weeks, Donald Trump has publicly and privately debated how best to describe his position, especially when it comes to the roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country. On Wednesday, he decided to stick with the far-right positions that were key to his success in the GOP primaries.
Trump's immigration plans would require costly expansion of border-control system
The deportation priorities he outlined would target at least 5 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. for swift removal.
 
How Trump charms wealthy donors in private by seeking their advice
Donald Trump is turning to the business leaders he encounters on the fundraising circuit to serve as an ad hoc cabinet.
 
Despite 10 years of NFL turmoil, Roger Goodell has won — whether you like him or not
Amid court cases and controversy that have made him arguably the most unpopular figure in sports, the NFL commissioner has overseen soaring revenue and team values. As he enters his second decade as commissioner, he might be more powerful than ever.
 
Hermine barrels into Florida as a hurricane, then weakens to a tropical storm
With winds of 80 miles per hour, Hermine slammed into Florida as a Category 1 hurricane just east of St. Marks in the Big Bend region at around 1:30 a.m. Friday.
 
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Trump affirms his illogical, un-American immigration plan
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When conscription was abandoned, few of the problems now facing the European Union could have been predicted.
Fla. judge publicly reprimanded after she 'berated and belittled' a domestic-violence victim
"I cannot emphasize enough how intolerable your behavior was," the state's chief justice told Judge Jerri Collins, who ignored the victim's tearful pleas to not send her to jail in contempt of court.
Samsung suspends Galaxy Note 7 sales following recent battery explosions
Unable to specify exactly which phones may endanger users, the company is pulling its flagship smartphone from shelves in 10 countries. Customers who have already bought the device will be able to swap them for new phones.
Ultra-low-cost Allegiant Air draws FAA's attention over safety concerns
In response to observers who ask whether Allegiant has pursued fast growth and financial success at the expense of other considerations, the fast-growing airline says its safety and maintenance practices are sound despite a string of aborted takeoffs and unscheduled landings.
Tens of thousands march in Venezuela to push for recall of President Nicolás Maduro
Opposition parties, which have launched a drive to force a recall three years before the end of Maduro's term, hailed the protest as the beginning of a new stage in their struggle against the socialist government.
In Rio, did some Olympic swimmers have an unfair advantage?
A mysterious force seemed to be interfering with the competition, and two independent statistical analyses show discrepancies large enough to cast doubt on some race results.
For 6-year-old with cancer, a future staked on medicine's hottest field
A new class of drugs that are key to immunotherapy has had stunning success in some adults, including Jimmy Carter, and pediatric oncologists are considering the treatment to try to save desperately ill children. But young patients with cancer such as Eden Oyelola present a special challenge.
Trump paid IRS penalty for his foundation's donation to aid Florida attorney general
The $25,000 gift to a group supporting Pam Bondi was made from a foundation account by mistake, a Trump official said. The donation was also omitted from the foundation's tax filings.
Clinton and the Democratic Party just had their best fundraising month by far
The bonanza last month was fueled in part by a spree of pricey fundraisers.
The Fix: Members of Trump's Hispanic advisory council flee after fiery immigration speech
"The speech was just an utter disappointment," one of the former advisers said.
Marine Corps moved to discharge officer who tried to warn of Afghan 'sex slaves'
Officials say Maj. Jason Brezler sent a classified document requested by colleagues over an unclassified Yahoo email server. Brezler's case has drawn new attention in recent months as critics of Hillary Clinton have compared her email controversy to his.
 
     
 
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