Trump pitch to black voters: a What the hell do you have to lose?a

Donald Trump drew new criticism from opponents this weekend over comments he said during a campaign stop outside Detroit on Friday where he asked for the support of black voters. "Look at how much African-American communities are suffering from Democratic control.

EPA finalizing plans to relieve tainted wells in Kewaunee County

The Environmental Protection Agency says it's finalizing a plan to supply water to some residents of Kewaunee County of northeastern Wisconsin, where manure from large dairy farms is being blamed for contaminated wells. Robert Kaplan, acting regional administrator for the EPA, told residents at a meeting organized by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin this past week that his agency will announce a plan within the next month to supply residents who have tainted wells.

Imagine the Liberal Outrage If Those Naked Trump Statues Were of Hillary Clinton

By now you've likely seen what quickly became the stuff of viral gold this week : a team of street artists constructed a series of very naked Donald Trump statues and installed them in public places. Here in New York, the erection of the statue - which features a teeny Trumpy weeny and testicles nowhere to be seen - was an immediate hit in Union Square.

Psychology Around the Net: August 20, 2016

According to Amy Kipp, a couples and family therapist in San Antonio, "Working through the ups and downs of a big project helps you hone your communication skills [] The sense of accomplishment and teamwork that results from a challenging shared experience strengthens a couple's bond. Thus, it seems working on this project is a way to strengthen our relationship.

Trump’s empire: a maze of debts and opaque ties

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has sold himself as a businessman who has made billions of dollars and is beholden to no one. But an investigation into the financial maze of Trump's real estate holdings in the United States reveals that companies he owns have at least $650 million in debt - twice the amount than can be gleaned from public filings he has made as part of his bid for the White House.

Tacos with a Congresswoman, candidate for California Senator

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, one of two Democratic candidates for the California U.S. Senate seat, talks with a reporter at Cocina Cortes in Chico on Friday. The race for the California Senate seat this year is an unusual one, with two Democrats running against each other for the first time, and two minority women at that, to replace retiring fourth-term Sen. Barbara Boxer.

Trump seeks reboot for flagging White House bid

Donald Trump sought to reboot his flagging presidential bid Friday, dismissing his tainted campaign chairman and seeking to broaden his shrinking support base by appealing to black voters and visiting flood-ravaged Louisiana. The resignation of the seasoned Republican strategist Paul Manafort -- under fire for his pro-Kremlin ties and role in a Ukrainian corruption scandal -- represents the Republican nominee's latest effort to get back on track after weeks of crisis.

Hillary Clinton consolidates her position in three swing states: Report

Washington, Aug 20: Continuing her momentum post conventions, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has consolidated her position in three key swing states, which gives her enough electoral college votes to be the next president of the US, a major US media outlet has said. Clinton, 68, has strengthened her position in three swing States of New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Virginia having a total of 37 electoral college votes, according to CNN.

Judge orders Clinton to answer questions on email use

In this Aug. 15, 2016, photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event at Riverfront Sports in Scranton, Pa. A federal judge has ordered Clinton to answer questions in writing from a conservative legal advocacy group about her use of a private email server during her tenure as secretary of state.

Chicago’s top officer seeks to fire officers for lying about shooting

Chicago's police superintendent has recommended that seven officers be fired for lying in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald in October 2014. Superintendent Eddie Johnson emailed police Thursday morning, telling them that he had recommended seven officers be fired for making false statements.

Embattled Assemblyman Roger Hernandez drops bid for Congress

Assemblymember Roger Hernandez, front, along with from left: West Covina mayor pro-tem James Toma, mayor Fred Sykes and councilperson Mike Spence comment on the audit report of West Covina finances conducted by the State ControllerþÄôs Office during a press conference at the West Covina City Hall July 10, 2015. Assemblyman Roger Hernandez said Friday he will not continue his run for Congress after a tumultuous campaign that included being accused by his ex-wife of domestic violence , according to several media outlets.

Town Seeks To Ban Tourists From Driving To Clintons’ Chappaqua Street

Tourists seeking to get a glimpse of Hillary and Bill Clinton's home in Chappaqua are no longer allowed to do so under a new town law. The law, which was unanimously approved on Tuesday by the New Castle Town Board, restricts vehicular access to Old House Lane to "local traffic" only.

Pollster Kellyanne Conway takes on the toughest role of the campaign trail: Trump whisperer

Kellyanne Conway, new campaign manager for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, speaks to reporters in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. Donald Trump is overhauling his campaign again, bringing in Breitbart News' Stephen Bannon as campaign CEO in addition to promoting pollster Kellyanne Conway to campaign manager.

Ivanka Trump orders earring, company donates her money to Hillary Clinton campaign

Major shade was thrown at the Trump campaign after a jewelry company decided to donate Ivanka's money spent on their jewelry to the Clinton campaign. Earlier this week, Lady Grey, a New York-based jeweler, posted a photo to Instagram of Ivanka Trump's order and a personalized message they were sending her.

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LIFE IS A BEACH: A beach goer plays with his dogs off of Hobie Island Beach Park on Virginia Key, Wednesday, Aug. 17, in Miami. Sandals mark the crime scene, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, not far from the Al-Furqan Jame Masjid Mosque in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, New York, where the leader of a New York City mosque has been fatally shot and an associate has been wounded in a brazen daylight attack.

Report: Clinton told FBI Powell advised use of private email

Hillary Clinton told the FBI that her predecessor Colin Powell recommended that she use a private email account during her tenure as secretary of state, according to a new report. The New York Times reported on the revelation Thursday, based on notes from Clinton's interview with the FBI about her server that were delivered to Congress this week and on a preview of a book about Bill Clinton's post-presidential years.

Trump steps down from campaign pulpit to visit Louisiana flood victims

The visit comes as the Republican presidential nominee attempts to shift his public image from that of a bombastic entertainer to a presidential figure. Republican vice presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and his wife Karen , talk to Louisiana officials including Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry , after arriving at the Baton Rouge Airport in Baton Rouge, La., Friday.