Sunday 30 October 2016

Sunday's Headlines: Justice warned FBI that Comey decision was inconsistent with policy

Q&A: What do we know about Clinton's emails? What is her legal risk?; Clinton campaign scrambles to respond to renewed FBI probe; Trump's giving falls short of his boasts about philanthropy; A journey and a race at 80 mph; Gang crackdown fuels 'civil war' in El Salvador;
 
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Justice warned FBI that Comey decision was inconsistent with policy
The bureau told Justice officials that Director James Comey intended to inform lawmakers of newly discovered Clinton emails. "We don't comment on an ongoing investigation. And we don't take steps that will be viewed as influencing an election," one Justice official said.
Q&A: What do we know about Clinton's emails? What is her legal risk?
We round up questions and answers after the FBI director announced the new emails — found on a computer shared by former congressman Anthony Weiner and his estranged wife, Clinton adviser Huma Abedin. James Comey said the emails "appear to be pertinent" to the earlier inquiry of Hillary Clinton's use of a private server while she was secretary of state.
 
Clinton campaign scrambles to respond to renewed FBI probe
Defiant and angry, Hillary Clinton and her top aides demanded answers about the FBI's "deeply troubling" decision to notify Congress about renewing the previously closed investigation into her emails.
 
Trump's giving falls short of his boasts about philanthropy
A Post investigation found the real-estate mogul seeking credit for charity he had not given — or claiming other people's giving as his own.
 
A journey and a race at 80 mph
Five cars, 13 guys, countless energy drinks and 2,900 miles of asphalt add up to the C2C Express, a cross-country road race whose competitors try to honor the spirit of the original Cannonball runs by relying on instincts and car smarts to traverse the United States.
 
Gang crackdown fuels 'civil war' in El Salvador
Some residents applaud what they acknowledge are heavy-handed police tactics, saying that the authorities have restored calm. But others burn with resentment, as the gangsters' families and friends see the police as their most dangerous enemy.
 
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Why what you say in private looks bad in public, even if it isn’t
 
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Five myths about the Salem witch trials
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Indians on verge of World Series title after 7-2 win against Cubs in Game 4
Ace Corey Kluber pitched six innings of one-hit ball, and first baseman Carlos Santana pounded out three hits to help Cleveland take a 3-1 lead in the series.
'I saw hell': Powerful earthquake shakes up Italian region again
A quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 sent buildings crumbling in an area of Italy where thousands of people were already homeless after temblors last week. "There are no towns left," one mayor said. "Everything came down."
Here's what you need to know to select a health-care plan
The sign-up period opens Tuesday, so get ready to check out the fine print. Comparing plan premiums and deductibles scratches only the surface of what you should evaluate.
Abedin unsure how Clinton emails wound up on Weiner's computer
A person familiar with the case says top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin wasn't a regular user of the computer that belongs to her estranged husband, former congressman Anthony Weiner.
In Colo., Cruz hints at how Republicans might pivot: Hardly at all
The senator from Texas largely echoed the message of all Republicans ducking the Trump tornado, telling conservatives that the country wanted to elect them.
The Fix: Trump is causing conservative newspapers to do things they never thought they would do
Despite the renewed email investigation, The State in Columbia, S.C., is the latest conservative newspaper editorial board to endorse Hillary Clinton — the paper's first for a Democrat in 40 years.
Trump booted a black man from rally and called him a 'thug.' He was a supporter.
Longtime Trump supporter C.J. Cary reportedly just wanted to hand-deliver a note to Trump.
Why the creator of 'Dilbert' risked his reputation by talking about politics
Scott Adams says his blog posts on the presidential race have led a dramatic dip in his income — at one point he endorsed Donald Trump, knowing it would alienate much of his audience. Yet he says he regrets none of it.
Texas makes the Baylor question moot and other harrowing tales of the formerly undefeated
Texas did college football's decision-makers a huge favor by knocking off No. 8 Baylor. Then Clemson escaped trouble at Florida State to keep its place among the top four teams.
Iceland's Pirate Party faces rough seas as incumbents lead vote count
The radical Pirate Party made gains but not a breakthrough in the nation’s election as voters gave the largest share of support to the incumbent center-right Independence Party.
Lights are on, but nobody's home. Can an art project save a neighborhood?
Hundreds of vacant, crumbling homes line run-down streets in the Albany, N.Y., area. A $1.2 million project aims to shine light on them — and sparks debate in the process.
News quiz: Were you paying attention this week?
At least one politician said something noteworthy. And what about Dorothy's ruby slippers? The faster you correctly answer, the bigger the time bonus.
Prius Two: More than fuel efficient
Toyota has outfitted the 2017 model with many of the things that make a modern car a modern car.
While she takes her time, I lose my mind
One young girl refuses to hasten her snail-like approach to routine tasks.
The endless allure of the Japanese maple
The tree is a must-have for any foliage-loving gardener. Here's how to choose one, and make it stand out.
 
     
 
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