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Friday, 31 August 2018
‘The Garden Party’ Is a Tale of Mismatched Families, a Wedding and Lots of Wine
By MAGGIE SHIPSTEAD from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2LHjwx2
‘In the Garden of the Fugitives’: A Literary Tale of Love and Obsession
By S. KIRK WALSH from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2LHUmi1
Poetry’s Hanging Judge Tries On a Detective Hat
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He Wrote a Memoir About Infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan. Then Spike Lee Turned It Into a Film.
By EMILY EAKIN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2wtbDGX
Are Ben Marcus’s Dark and Disturbing New Stories the Literary Answer to ‘Black Mirror’?
By JEFF GILES from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2Pn9vqZ
News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines
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She Gambled on Her Claim to Link Russians and Trump. She Is Losing.
By RICHARD C. PADDOCK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2C4XDZf
FOX NEWS: Couple who raised $400G for homeless hero ordered to hand over remaining funds
Couple who raised $400G for homeless hero ordered to hand over remaining funds
A New Jersey couple must hand over what remains of the $400,000 they raised for a homeless Philadelphia man, a report said.
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FOX NEWS: Last remaining heart transplant doctor leaves Oregon hospital
Last remaining heart transplant doctor leaves Oregon hospital
The only remaining doctor in Oregon's only heart transplant program has resigned, leaving the state with no medical facilities that can perform the life-saving procedure.
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FOX NEWS: Pennsylvania woman says contact lens caused rare infection that led to 'stabbing' pain, possible blindness
Pennsylvania woman says contact lens caused rare infection that led to 'stabbing' pain, possible blindness
A Pennsylvania woman is blaming contaminated contact lenses for causing a rare infection that's threatening her eyesight and causing a throbbing pain.
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FOX NEWS: 11 sickened, 1 dead in New Hampshire Legionnaires' outbreak
11 sickened, 1 dead in New Hampshire Legionnaires' outbreak
Health officials in New Hampshire have confirmed 12 cases of Legionnaires’ disease, including one fatality, possibly linked to two hot tubs at two different hotels.
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FOX NEWS: FDA warns of serious genital infection linked to certain diabetes drugs
FDA warns of serious genital infection linked to certain diabetes drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday a serious genital infection has been reported in patients taking a certain class of diabetes drugs, with one death and 11 others hospitalized.
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FOX NEWS: Teacher linked to road rage case had loaded gun in classroom, police say
Teacher linked to road rage case had loaded gun in classroom, police say
Authorities arresting a middle school teacher this week in connection with a road rage incident found a loaded handgun inside his classroom, police said.
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FOX NEWS: Carr Fire in Northern California now fully contained, fire officials say
Carr Fire in Northern California now fully contained, fire officials say
A massive Northern California wildfire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes and claimed eight lives has been fully contained, state fire officials said Thursday.
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FOX NEWS: Man accused of stealing teen's MAGA hat indicted by grand jury
Man accused of stealing teen's MAGA hat indicted by grand jury
A grand jury has indicted a Texas man who was arrested in July for allegedly stealing a teen’s “Make America Great Again” hat before throwing a drink in his face at a Whataburger restaurant — an incident that went viral and caught the attention of the Trump family.
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FOX NEWS: Coach in custody after missing teen found safe; pair had 'romantic relationship,' authorities say
Coach in custody after missing teen found safe; pair had 'romantic relationship,' authorities say
A 16-year-old Northern California girl who had been missing for the past week was found safe Thursday and her wrestling coach has been arrested, authorities said, adding that the two reportedly had a "romantic relationship."
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FOX NEWS: Death toll climbs in New Mexico passenger bus crash; serious injuries also reported
Death toll climbs in New Mexico passenger bus crash; serious injuries also reported
New Mexico State Police say they have confirmed seven fatalities in connection with Thursday afternoon's bus crash on Interstate 40.
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FOX NEWS: Employer fired him because he stopped attending Bible study: lawsuit
Employer fired him because he stopped attending Bible study: lawsuit
An Oregon man has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $750,000, claiming his employer fired him for refusing to attend weekly Christian Bible studies.
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He Knows His Way Around a Half-Butt (That’s Snooker Talk)
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Too Many Chinese Children Need Glasses. Beijing Blames Video Games.
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Tenderly Photographing the End of Her Father’s Life
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FOX NEWS: Taco Bell fan redesigns Cincinnati public transit routes based on fast food locations
Taco Bell fan redesigns Cincinnati public transit routes based on fast food locations
Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate approved millions of dollars for infrastructure and public transportation needs in the state of Ohio.
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FOX NEWS: Canadian mom, daughter camping in California are found after reported missing by woman's boyfriend
Canadian mom, daughter camping in California are found after reported missing by woman's boyfriend
Police have found a young Canadian mother and her daughter, who were reported missing by the woman’s concerned boyfriend after setting out for a camping trip in Northern California.
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FOX NEWS: New Mexico passenger bus crash kills at least 4, seriously injures many more, police say
New Mexico passenger bus crash kills at least 4, seriously injures many more, police say
At least four people were killed in a bus crash on Thursday on New Mexico's Interstate 40, state police said.
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FOX NEWS: Small plane crashes at Florida's Eglin Air Force Base; 4 killed
Small plane crashes at Florida's Eglin Air Force Base; 4 killed
Four people are dead after a civilian plane crashed Thursday morning at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, authorities said.
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FOX NEWS: The Latest: McCain returns to DC ahead of Capitol ceremony
The Latest: McCain returns to DC ahead of Capitol ceremony
The Latest on services for Sen. John McCain (all times local): 9:10 a.m.
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FOX NEWS: Ohio high school football team invites bullied boy to sit on the sidelines with them entire season
Ohio high school football team invites bullied boy to sit on the sidelines with them entire season
An eight-year-old Ohio boy who has cerebral palsy loved football his whole life until he was bullied at his first practice.
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FOX NEWS: Uber driver fatally shoots man in 'classic stand your ground case,' Florida sheriff says
Uber driver fatally shoots man in 'classic stand your ground case,' Florida sheriff says
An Uber driver in Florida fatally shot a man who trailed his car and tried to run him off the road early Tuesday in what a local sheriff called a "classic stand your ground case."
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FOX NEWS: Winter will be 'teeth-chattering' cold, have plenty of snow, Farmers' Almanac claims
Winter will be 'teeth-chattering' cold, have plenty of snow, Farmers' Almanac claims
If you're over the sweltering heat and humidity that's blanketed much of the country this summer, get ready for a rough winter.
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FOX NEWS: Woman whose body found in bags at NYC parks beaten to death by best friend’s boyfriend, cops say
Woman whose body found in bags at NYC parks beaten to death by best friend’s boyfriend, cops say
A woman’s boyfriend beat her best friend to death with a hammer before the couple dismembered the body, stuffed the remains in plastic bags and dumped in New York City parks, police said Wednesday.
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Coca-Cola Bets on Coffee With $5.1 Billion Deal for Costa
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FOX NEWS: Yao in wings as China's NBA stars seeking Asian Games gold
Yao in wings as China's NBA stars seeking Asian Games gold
He may no longer be playing but ex-Houston Rockets star Yao Ming remains a talismanic figure in Chinese basketball as he inspires a generation of Chinese NBA stars toward a gold medal at the Asian Games.
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FOX NEWS: Domestic cats reportedly facing potential ban in New Zealand town
Domestic cats reportedly facing potential ban in New Zealand town
Domestic cats may no longer be welcome in a New Zealand town if a new ban goes into effect.
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FOX NEWS: British fisherman call on Navy to protect them from aggressive French rivals in 'Scallop Wars'
British fisherman call on Navy to protect them from aggressive French rivals in 'Scallop Wars'
British fishermen are calling on the government to send in the Royal Navy to protect them from their French rivals in the bizarre conflict dubbed 'The Scallop Wars'.
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FOX NEWS: Woman claims United Airlines paid her $75 'hush money' after man masturbated next to her for 'hours'
Woman claims United Airlines paid her $75 'hush money' after man masturbated next to her for 'hours'
She claims the airline lied about reporting the incident to the local authorities.
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FOX NEWS: Malaysia Airlines caught in 'serious' situation when covers were left on plane's speed probes
Malaysia Airlines caught in 'serious' situation when covers were left on plane's speed probes
The crew on-board this Airbus flight from Brisbane found themselves caught up in a “serious” and confusing mid-air situation. And it was because someone forgot one tiny thing.
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FOX NEWS: 1 in 50 airline passengers finds true love on a flight, survey finds
1 in 50 airline passengers finds true love on a flight, survey finds
The rest of us, meanwhile, are presumably just hoping we’re not stuck in the middle seat when that happens.
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FOX NEWS: Labor Day travel: 16.5 million people expected to fly on US airlines
Labor Day travel: 16.5 million people expected to fly on US airlines
Here's why.
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China’s State Media: Trump Tweets Come From an ‘Alternative Universe’
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FOX NEWS: Lots of email scams are surprisingly simple but effective, report says
Lots of email scams are surprisingly simple but effective, report says
Many email scams are effective because they’re so straightforward, a new report says.
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FOX NEWS: Shark attack victim in Massachusetts says he punched predator in gills to escape
Shark attack victim in Massachusetts says he punched predator in gills to escape
A man who was bitten by a suspected great white shark earlier this month at a Cape Cod beach said in his first interview on Tuesday he was able to escape after punching the predator in the gills
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FOX NEWS: Texas woman shocked to find 'stubborn' hen sitting on massive snake in wild photo
Texas woman shocked to find 'stubborn' hen sitting on massive snake in wild photo
A hen in Hull, Texas was rather “clucky” when a massive snake decided to rest near the animal rather than make the chicken its next meal.
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FOX NEWS: Climate change killed off Neanderthals, study says
Climate change killed off Neanderthals, study says
Homo sapiens' closest relatives, the Neanderthals, died off approximately 40,000 years ago, but the exact cause is still up for debate. Now, a new study suggests that climate change was a bigger part in their extinction than previously believed.
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FOX NEWS: VIRGIN BIRTH! Stingray gives birth to 'Darth Vader' after cloning herself in scientific phenomenon
VIRGIN BIRTH! Stingray gives birth to 'Darth Vader' after cloning herself in scientific phenomenon
In a shocking scientific development, an eleven-year old stingray has given birth to a healthy offspring, despite having had no male contact in over nine years.
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FOX NEWS: This ancient 'monster' galaxy should have destroyed itself
This ancient 'monster' galaxy should have destroyed itself
There's a monster out there. It's far away, buried deep in the past. But scientists can see it. And thanks to a new international imaging project, they've begun to understand it, too.
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FOX NEWS: Dyson plans expansion for electric car facility in UK
Dyson plans expansion for electric car facility in UK
Dyson, the British company best known for its ground-breaking vacuum cleaners, said Thursday that it has submitted a planning application to expand facilities at a former British military airfield to develop electric vehicles.
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FOX NEWS: AP Analysis: Yemen rebel threats to Dubai show danger looms
AP Analysis: Yemen rebel threats to Dubai show danger looms
A false claim by Yemen's Houthi rebels of an attack on the world's busiest airport for international travel this week may have been quickly disproven by authorities in Dubai.
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FOX NEWS: AP Explains: The looming, final battle for Syria's rebels
AP Explains: The looming, final battle for Syria's rebels
In a corner of northwestern Syria packed with nearly 3 million people, the government and its opponents are preparing for a final, bloody showdown.
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