Trump's Call for Unity
A day after a searing speech tearing into the media and members of his own political party, President Donald Trump returned to calls for unity and love as he spoke to veterans at an American Legion conference
The Brief
Howard University Hires Ex-FBI Director James Comey
Howard University has appointed the former FBI Director to serve as the Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy for the 2017-2018 academic year. As part of this role, Comey will lead five lectures
Concert in the Netherlands Canceled Due to ‘Terror Threat’
A rock music venue in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam says it has cancelled a concert by American group Allah-Las because of a "terror threat." Concert organizer Rotown said the show at the Maassilo venue was canceled on orders of police
Taylor Swift Just Announced New Music Is Coming
The recently cryptic pop star updated her social media feeds with a major announcement about new music forthcoming. Her first single will be released Thursday night, and her sixth album — titled Reputation — will be out November 10
U.S. Warns Cancun Travelers of Rise in Homicides
The U.S. State Department warned its citizens about traveling to parts of Mexico including Cancun and Playa del Carmen, as homicides rise at resorts popular with American tourists
Navy Commander Dismissed in Wake of Accidents
The U.S. Navy dismissed the commander of the Asia-based 7th Fleet on Wednesday "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command" after a series of warship accidents raised questions about its operations in the Pacific
ESPN Broadcaster Robert Lee Benched Over Name
ESPN broadcaster Robert Lee will not work Virginia's season opener because of recent violence in Charlottesville sparked by the decision to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee
Hundreds Protest Confederate Monument at UNC
Three were arrested as hundreds gathered in Chapel Hill to protest a controversial Confederate statue at the University of North Carolina's flagship campus. A long-running debate over the statue was renewed by clashes in Charlottesville
Headless Torso on Beach Belongs to Missing Journalist
Police confirmed that Kim Wall's headless torso had been found on a beach near the Danish capital. Peter Madsen has been arrested on suspicion of killing her. Wall was last seen alive on Madsen's submarine off Denmark's eastern coast
Samsung Releases Galaxy Note 8 After Last Year's Recall
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Note 8, which brings a critical and much-needed update to the Note family. The phone has a new design with sharper corners and an expansive screen
Powerful Typhoon Floods Streets of Hong Kong
Severe Typhoon Hato lashed Hong Kong leaving flights grounded and trade at a temporary standstill. Hurricane-force winds and torrential downpour uprooted trees, flooded some areas and left a trail of debris strewn on city streets
Clinton Describes Tense Moment During Trump Debate
In an excerpt from her upcoming book, Hillary Clinton said her "skin crawled" during the second presidential debate last year when Donald Trump hovered behind her while she spoke
