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Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

By Phil Stewart PANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were "completely misrepresented." "We make sure every ship, every crew, every captain has everything... Read More.

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor. The ticket that won the jackpot Wednesday night was purchased at a Hy-Vee station in Quincy, about... Read More.

The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Paul Grinvalds has completed 114 marathons in all 50 states, but he still wilts when he races in temperatures beyond 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 Celsius). It's the same for most runners, as the body can't cool down during exertion, and... Read More.

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, point to stable labor market

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, suggesting that the labor market remains stable despite July's surprise job losses. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 209,000 for... Read More.

The Latest: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave the Trump administration

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave the Trump administration at the end of the month to spend more time with her young family. Leavitt, 28, called it a "bittersweet decision" in a social media post... Read More.

Families feel the pinch of higher children’s shoe prices as kids head back to school

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - When Jonah Seidenberg found out about Nike Minds, a futuristic-looking sneaker that claims to improve concentration by stimulating the soles of the feet, he had to have them. On a recent Saturday, the 12-year-old from the Chicago suburb of Northbrook... Read More.

Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific while a different weather system could soak Hawaii

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

HONOLULU (AP) - Tropical Storm Hernan formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and wasn't threatening land while a different storm system that could bring heavy rain and flooding this weekend moved toward Hawaii, forecasters said. Hernan was about 1,460 miles (2,350 kilometers) west of the... Read More.

Reflecting Pool’s botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service’s reputation

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's botched repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have landed the National Park Service in a political predicament. The beloved federal agency, its iconic park rangers and other employees have been serving the public while managing controversial demands by... Read More.

As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S. Senate. But elation among many of his fellow Muslim Americans was tempered by awareness of persisting and widespread anti-Muslim sentiment across... Read More.

In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high

Thursday, August 13 by SRN News

By Andrew Hay Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. firefighting personnel are being overrun by wildfires at the highest rate in two decades, leading to six deaths and dozens of injuries this year, federal data showed, a grim count during a record-setting fire season in the... Read More.

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Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, point to stable labor market

The Latest: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave the Trump administration

Families feel the pinch of higher children’s shoe prices as kids head back to school

Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific while a different weather system could soak Hawaii

Reflecting Pool’s botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service’s reputation

As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts

In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high

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