31-Aug-2014 11:44

Senate passes plastic bag ban; bill heads to governor - Santa Clarita Valley Signal :: http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/127046/

'We are part of the war': Andrew Wilkie and Greens angry at Iraq announcement - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/we-are-part-of-the-war-andrew-wilkie-and-greens-angry-at-iraq-announcement-20140831-10alrm.html

Fiji says no word on location of UN peacekeepers seized in Golan Heights - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/31/us-syria-crisis-peacekeepers-idUSKBN0GV07420140831

White House Talks about a Government Shutdown - The Utah People's Post :: http://www.utahpeoplespost.com/2014/08/white-house-talks-about-a-government-shutdown/

Residents of Ferguson march for justice three weeks after fatal police shooting of ... - euronews :: http://www.euronews.com/2014/08/31/residents-of-ferguson-march-for-justice-three-weeks-after-fatal-police-shooting/

Pro-Russia separatists take control of coastal Ukraine town - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/08/29/pro-russia-separatists-take-control-coastal-ukraine-town/

Nawaz Sharif shifts to his residence in Lahore, Imran threatens to file murder ... - Times of India :: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Nawaz-Sharif-shifts-to-his-residence-in-Lahore-Imran-threatens-to-file-murder-case-against-Pak-PM/articleshow/41328438.cms

Heart failure drug shows promise, study finds - The Spokesman Review :: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/aug/31/heart-failure-drug-shows-promise-study-finds/

Beijing Rules Out Open Elections in Hong Kong - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/01/world/asia/hong-kong-elections.html

Lesotho's deputy premier takes reins after PM flees 'coup' - euronews :: http://www.euronews.com/newswires/2664486-gunfire-heard-in-lesotho-diplomats-report-apparent-coup-attempt/

31-Aug-2014 10:43

California lawmakers approve statewide ban on single-use plastic bags, a first in ... - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/calif-approves-bill-bag-plastic-article-1.1922852

In Texas, Ted Cruz sounds like he's running in 2016 - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/08/30/in-texas-ted-cruz-sounds-like-running-in-2016/

Pakistani Opposition Clashes With the Police - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/world/asia/pakistan.html

US Launches Airstrikes, Aid in Bid to Break Islamic State Hold - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-31/u-dot-s-dot-launches-airstrikes-aid-in-bid-to-break-islamic-state-hold

Australia to provide arms in US-led mission against IS - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/08/31/australia-is-isis-kurds-iraq-us/14896647/?utm_source%3Dfeedblitz%26utm_medium%3DFeedBlitzRss%26utm_campaign%3Dusatoday-newstopstories

Ukraine crisis: Russia in a 'state of war' with Europe, warn leaders - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-crisis-eu-summit-seeks-to-show-it-backs-kiev-9701806.html

Obama under pressure to delay immigration action until after midterms - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/08/30/obama-under-pressure-to-delay-immigration-action-until-after-midterms/

Kerry calls on world to defeat 'cancer' of Islamic State - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/08/30/kerry-mccain-graham-is-isis-nyt/14865653/

SA calls Lesotho meeting with SADC - iAfrica.com :: http://www.iafrica.com/articles/957616.html

Syrian rebels strengthen hold over Israel border region - Haaretz :: http://www.haaretz.com/news/middle-east/.premium-1.613246

31-Aug-2014 09:42

Serena advances, Kvitova ousted at US Open - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/08/30/serena-advances-kvitova-ousted-at-us-open/

Experimental heart failure drug shows promise, study says - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/08/31/experimental-heart-failure-drug-shows-promise-study-says/

Lesotho PM Tom Thabane flees to South Africa, fearing for his life - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/lesotho-pm-tom-thabane-flees-to-south-africa-fearing-for-his-life/story-e6frg6so-1227042859751

Oregon girl, 9, dies when sand hole collapses on her at beach - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/08/31/oregon-girl-dies-when-sand-hole-collapses-on-her-at-beach/

Senate passes plastic bag ban; bill heads to governor - Santa Clarita Valley Signal :: http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/127046/

Air strikes and aid provide relief for the Iraqi town of Amirli - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/middle-east-in-turmoil/air-strikes-and-aid-provide-relief-for-the-iraqi-town-of-amirli/story-fn7ycml4-1227042833285

Only the White House is talking about a government shutdown, Ted Cruz says - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/only-the-white-house-is-talking-about-a-government-shutdown-ted-cruz-says/2014/08/30/7b9cec78-309e-11e4-bb9b-997ae96fad33_story.html?tid%3Dpm_pop

UN: Philippine Peacekeepers Seized in Golan Heights Now Safe - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/syrian-rebels-free-lebanese-soldiers/2433636.html

Ukraine crisis: EU threatens Russia with more sanctions - Times of India :: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/Ukraine-crisis-EU-threatens-Russia-with-more-sanctions/articleshow/41312574.cms

Pakistani Opposition Clashes With the Police - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/world/asia/pakistan.html

31-Aug-2014 08:41

California Passes Plastic Bag Ban - WTMA :: http://www.wtma.com/abc_news/article/California_Passes_Plastic_Bag_Ban/D3BE4120305211E4B51EFEFDADE6840A/1409453402/

Penn State football: Nittany Lion defense shows versatility in Dublin - Centre Daily Times :: http://www.centredaily.com/2014/08/30/4329840/penn-state-football-nittany-lion.html?sp%3D/99/146/153/154/

Experimental heart failure drug shows promise, study says - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/08/31/experimental-heart-failure-drug-shows-promise-study-says/

On immigration, will Obama shape his legacy or the next election? - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-obama-immigration-20140831-story.html

Pakistan protester dies in clashes with police - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Pakistan-protester-dies-in-clashes-with-police-5724868.php

Poroshenko: 'Ukraine close to point of no return' - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28998449

US Airstrikes, Aid for Besieged Northern Iraqi Town - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/iraq-kurd-forces-advance-on-peshmerga-ameri-kerry-islamic-state/2433561.html

Joan Rivers on life support, as daughter remains 'in denial': sources - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/joan-rivers-life-support-family-members-stand-vigil-article-1.1922473

Air strikes and aid provide relief for the Iraqi town of Amirli - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/middle-east-in-turmoil/air-strikes-and-aid-provide-relief-for-the-iraqi-town-of-amirli/story-fn7ycml4-1227042833285

Only the White House is talking about a government shutdown, Ted Cruz says - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/only-the-white-house-is-talking-about-a-government-shutdown-ted-cruz-says/2014/08/30/7b9cec78-309e-11e4-bb9b-997ae96fad33_story.html?tid%3Dpm_pop

31-Aug-2014 07:40

Penn State tops Central Florida 26-24 on last-second field goal - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/penn-state-tops-ucf-26-24-last-second-field-goal-article-1.1922338

Experimental heart failure drug shows promise, study says - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/08/31/experimental-heart-failure-drug-shows-promise-study-says/

Immigration activists push reform despite possible White House delay - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-obama-immigration-policy-20140829-story.html

Air strikes and aid provide relief for the Iraqi town of Amirli - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/middle-east-in-turmoil/air-strikes-and-aid-provide-relief-for-the-iraqi-town-of-amirli/story-fn7ycml4-1227042833285

All Filipino Peacekeepers Safely Escape Rebels in Golan - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/middle-east-unrest/all-filipino-peacekeepers-safely-escape-rebels-golan-n192601

Texas Sen. Cruz blames White House for shutdown talk - Concord Monitor :: http://www.concordmonitor.com/news/13357709-95/texas-sen-cruz-blames-white-house-for-shutdown-talk

Lesotho PM Tom Thabane flees to South Africa, fearing for his life - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/lesotho-pm-tom-thabane-flees-to-south-africa-fearing-for-his-life/story-e6frg6so-1227042859751

Finnish PM says Russia trying to irritate with airspace violation - Daily Times :: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/foreign/31-Aug-2014/finnish-pm-says-russia-trying-to-irritate-with-airspace-violation

Michael Sam Has a Spot in History, if Not With the Rams - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/sports/football/michael-sam-still-an-inspiration-after-his-release.html

Imran says PM, Nisar responsible for spilling blood - Daily Times :: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/national/31-Aug-2014/imran-says-pm-nisar-responsible-for-spilling-blood

31-Aug-2014 06:39

At Risk in Senate, Democrats Seek to Rally Blacks - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/us/politics/at-risk-in-senate-democrats-seek-to-rally-blacks.html

Lawmakers OK water plan, pass statewide single-use plastic bag ban - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-legislature-20140830-story.html

Cruz sounds like he's running in 2016 - Austin American-Statesman :: http://www.statesman.com/news/ap/political/in-texas-cruz-sounds-like-hes-running-in-2016/nhCgJ/

EU to Draw Up Russia Sanction Options Within Week - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203937904580123482192274738.html

Obama under pressure to delay immigration action until after midterms - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/08/30/obama-under-pressure-to-delay-immigration-action-until-after-midterms/

Ferguson Protesters Hope To Transform Anger Into Change - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/30/ferguson-protests-michael-brown_n_5742710.html

Lesotho Prime Minister accuses army of staging coup; flees to South Africa - Daily News & Analysis :: http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-lesotho-prime-minister-accuses-army-of-staging-coup-flees-to-south-africa-2015010

Anti-PM Sharif clashes continue in Pakistan - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-29001365

Michael Sam cut by St. Louis Rams as rookie defensive end doesn't survive final ... - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/michael-sam-cut-rams-rookie-doesn-survive-final-cuts-article-1.1922476

Air strikes and aid provide relief for the Iraqi town of Amirli - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/middle-east-in-turmoil/air-strikes-and-aid-provide-relief-for-the-iraqi-town-of-amirli/story-fn7ycml4-1227042833285

31-Aug-2014 05:38

UPDATE 6-Lesotho PM says army staged coup, flees to South Africa - Reuters Africa :: http://af.reuters.com/article/southAfricaNews/idAFL5N0R003Z20140830

In state Capitol, intransigence gives way to bipartisan deal-making - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-pol-legislature-bipartisan-20140831-story.html

Ted Cruz plays up 2016 talk to Texas audience - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ted-cruz-plays-up-2016-talk-to-texas-audience/

Orioles acquire outfielder Alejandro De Aza from the White Sox for two minor ... - Baltimore Sun :: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bal-orioles-acquire-outfielder-alejandro-de-aza-from-the-white-sox-for-two-minor-league-pitchers-20140830,0,967156.story

Kicker Sam Ficken survives fickle fans to become hero for Penn State - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-college-football-spotlight-20140831-story.html

US Air Strikes and Aid for Iraqi Town Under Siege - TIME :: http://time.com/3234259/u-s-air-strikes-and-aid-for-iraqi-town-under-siege/

8 killed, 100 injured in Pakistan police clashes - The Hindu :: http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pakistan-people-march-to-pms-house/article6365858.ece

Obama under pressure to delay immigration action until after midterms - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/08/30/obama-under-pressure-to-delay-immigration-action-until-after-midterms/

Michael Sam cut, doesn't make Rams' 53-man roster - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2014/08/30/michael-sam-cut-53-man-roster-st-louis/14793447/

EU to Draw Up Russia Sanction Options Within Week - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203937904580123482192274738.html