US flies powerful warplanes amid tensions with North Korea
The United States, South Korea and Japan flew military aircraft over the Korean Peninsula and near Japan just three days after North Korea fired a missile over Japan. The U.S. often sends bombers and stealth jets during times of heightened animosity with North Korea in a show of force.
President Trump omnipresent over Emmy Awards ceremony
Though President Donald Trump never won an Emmy, his presence was felt during the Emmy Awards as the center of jokes from various actors, directors and producers. In a string of one-liners, Stephen Colbert commented, “Unlike the presidency, Emmys go to the winner of the popular vote.”
Protests resume after 80 arrests in St. Louis unrest
Protesters marched through downtown St. Louis after white police officer Jason Stockley was found not guilty in the 2011 death of Anthony Lamar Smith. 80 demonstrators were arrested by the riot police force that arrived on the scene Sunday night.
Costs from major natural disasters can stress state budgets
Months of hurricanes and wild fires bring another potential disaster: how to pay for the rebuilding and repairs. The combined destruction from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma alone leaves an estimated $200 billion or more in restoration costs.
Alec Baldwin wins Emmy for SNL Trump impersonations
Alec Baldwin addresses President Trump in his Emmy acceptance speech: “At long last, Mr. President, here is your Emmy.”
