Obama urges nations to work together on climate issues
President Obama says no nation can tackle climate change by itself. He says that's why countries need to work together on the environment.
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At Lake Tahoe, Obama links conservation to climate change
Standing beneath the forest-green peaks of the Sierra Nevada, President Barack Obama drew a connection Wednesday between conservation efforts and stopping global warming, describing the two environmental challenges as inseparably linked. Obama used the first stop on a two-day conservation tour to try to showcase how federal and local governments can effectively team up to address a local environmental concern like iconic Lake Tahoe, which straddles California and Nevada.
Obama Defends Environmental Legacy, Rips Climate Change Deniers
"There is no contradiction between being smart on the environment and having a strong economy, and we've got to keep it going," Obama said. Appearing at the 20th anniversary of the yearly Lake Tahoe Summit, Obama spoke about the importance of protecting and preserving the environment and targeted Republican critics skeptical of climate change - referencing Donald Trump, though not by name.
DON McKEE: Sen. Johnny Isakson: Tireless warrior for veterans, citizens
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson lives by a set of principles that have guided his success as a husband and father, businessman and political leader.
Anthony Weiner Probed by Children’s Services Over Sexts
Disgraced politician Anthony Weiner, the estranged husband of top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin, is being investigated by New York City's child welfare agency for sending a suggestive photo of himself in underwear as his 4-year-old son lies nearby, The New York Post reports. The photo that sparked the probe shows Weiner lying in his bed in white underwear with his son Jordan in the background.
Mylan Fails to Stop EpiPen Firestorm as Senators Seek Answers
Mylan NV's latest attempt to deflect criticism over the price of allergy shot EpiPen failed to get the drugmaker out of the sights of Congress. Last week, Chief Executive Officer Heather Bresch was quick to react to the mounting political scrutiny over EpiPen's price hike with measures to reduce patients' out-of-pocket costs for the shot's $600 brand-name version.
The Note: Trump Crosses the Border To Mexico
TRUMP MAKES SURPRISE VISIT TO MEXICO TODAY: Donald Trump says he has accepted an invitation from Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto to meet with him Wednesday. "I have accepted the invitation of President Enrique Pena Nieto, of Mexico, and look very much forward to meeting him tomorrow," Trump tweeted Tuesday night.
FSU football player eats lunch with student sitting alone
For one day, a mother says she didn't have to worry about her son eating lunch by himself after he was joined by Florida State University wide receiver Travis Rudolph. For one day, a mother says she didn't have to worry about her son eating lunch by himself after he was joined by Florida State University wide receiver Travis Rudolph.
7 things to know now: Trump heading to Mexico; Chris Brown arrest;a …
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7 things to know now: Trump heading to Mexico; Chris Brown arrest; commercial flights to Cuba
Trump will meet with Mexican president Enrique Pena Nieto. Pena Nieto said he invited both Trump and Clinton to visit the country and that, so far, Trump was the only one to take him up on the offer.
5 things to know about the Dakota Access Pipeline
In what looks to be a possible sequel to the Keystone XL Pipeline dispute, another fight has begun over a proposed US oil route. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has sued the federal government, saying the Native American tribe was not properly consulted over the project to construct a 1,168-mile crude oil pipeline that extends over four states.
Why did Hillary allow Huma to be a triple-dipper?
The tabloid headlines were all about the compulsive sexting of former Congressman and New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner and the decision of his wife Huma Abedin s decision to seek a legal separation from him. Presumably that sells papers.
Murkowski calls for formal investigation into EpiPen price hike
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has joined a growing group of U.S. lawmakers calling for an investigation into a pharmaceutical company's controversial decision to sharply increase the price of EpiPens.
Hillary Clinton has Paul McCartney and Jon Bon Jovi sing Hey Jude in her honor
Two Canadian women 'caught smuggling $23MILLION worth of cocaine into Sydney on a cruise ship' after a lavish world tour featuring bikini selfies, coconuts on the beach and quad biking Trump is heading to MEXICO: Republican candidate confirms he will meet with president on whirlwind visit ahead of major speech in Arizona which will finally clarify his immigration policy Hawaii's Big Island braces itself for Madeline as hurricane warning is issued - just as Obama heads there for major conservation congress Incredible surveillance footage captures the moment a woman saves two kids after their car erupts into flames following a crash at a gas station Mystery jogger is ruled out as a suspect in Karina Vetrano's murder as police say they are about to release a sketch of a man they want to question Sportscaster Craig Sager will have third bone marrow transplant in three years as he continues ... (more)
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Ah, Marco Rubio. After his humiliating pounding in his own home state's presidential primary at the hands of Donald Trump, a beleaguered Rubio swore he was done with politics: A month later, Rubio went back on his "word"-which I put in scare-quotes because Rubio doesn't seem like the kind of person who actually understands what promises are-and decided to run for re-election anyway.
Senator says FEMA to fund crisis counseling
A U.S. senator says the Federal Emergency Management will provide Louisiana with $6.8 million to fund crisis counseling for flood victims. Sen. David Vitter's office announced the grant in a news release Wednesday.
As Trump struggles, Greens argue that it’s safe to cast votes for Stein
Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein answers questions during a press conference at the National Press Club August 23, 2016 in Washington. At Jill Stein's presidential rallies, the 2016 election is over.
Hurricane churns toward Hawaii; people stock up, board up
High pressure over the Great Basin pr... North Carolina's Outer Banks will likely be drenched as a tropical weather system blows by with up to 5 inches of heavy rain. But the storm was not expected to surpass tropical-storm strength before curving out... North Carolina's Outer Banks will likely be drenched as a tropical weather system blows by with up to 5 inches of heavy rain.
Rubio, Murphy win Florida’s Senate primaries
Supporters of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., cheer as early results are announced during a primary election party, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Kissimmee, Fla. Supporters of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., cheer as early results are announced during a primary election party, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Kissimmee, Fla.
Senators want info on driver of bus that crashed, killing 2
A bus full of construction workers, seen, hit a firetruck on an elevate... . Part of the guard rail shows some damage near a bus after a deadly crash on Interstate 10 near Laplace, La., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.