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Aug 16, 2018

A world of boomtowns

Aug 16, 2018 - World

China's plan to control the future of the internet

Man uses cell phone to take picture of Christmas lights, which are out of focus
Updated Aug 16, 2018 - Energy & Climate

Go deeper: USA vs. Elon Musk

Aug 16, 2018 - Economy

Walmart reports strongest sales growth in a decade

The front of a Walmart store
Aug 16, 2018

Go deeper: Colorado baker's new lawsuit over transgender woman's cake

Jack Phillips, owner of 'Masterpiece Cakeshop' in Colorado outside the U.S. Supreme Court. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images
Aug 16, 2018

The cancer that killed Aretha Franklin

A photo of Aretha Franklin with flowers and a sign reading, "Forever you'll stay in my heart"
Aug 16, 2018

Vatican responds to priest abuse scandal with "shame and sorrow"

The pope sitting in a chair looking to the side, looking serious.
Aug 16, 2018 - Economy

Boston Globe receives threat after anti-Trump editorial

Updated Aug 16, 2018

Vatican expresses "shame and sorrow" over Pennsylvania coverup

Pope Francis sitting at a mic but not talking
Aug 16, 2018 - Technology

Senate passes unanimous resolution avowing a free press

WHO official: Congo's Ebola on "precipice" to spread further

Google employees criticize work on censored search engine for China

Google logo on a white screen above Sundar Pichai talking with hands up
Aug 16, 2018

Devastating algae could sway Florida Senate race

Aug 16, 2018 - Health

Trump wants Sessions to bring new opioids lawsuit

Aug 16, 2018 - Economy

FCC chair says White House lawyer asked about status of Sinclair deal

Ryan Zinke says human role in climate change is unknown

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke discusses wildfires with press at the White House.
Aug 16, 2018

Reports: 30,000 ISIS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria

A Syrian flag flying amid rubble.
Aug 16, 2018 - Podcasts

Podcast: The future of legalized sports betting

Aug 16, 2018

Soul icon Aretha Franklin dies at 76

Soul singer Aretha Franklin performing at the New Orleans Jazz Festival in 1994.

Elizabeth Warren’s plan to save capitalism

Illustration of Elizabeth Warren in colonial attire riding a horse.
Aug 16, 2018 - World

What to watch as Brexit talks resume in Brussels

EU flag outside Westminster
Aug 16, 2018 - Health

Justice Department cracks down on opioid manufacturing

Trump signing an opioid bill

John Brennan: Trump's denial of collusion is "hogwash"

Former CIA Director John Brennan testifying before the House Intelligence Committee.

Exclusive: Steve Bannon's new film, "Trump @ War"

Updated Aug 16, 2018 - Health

By the numbers: Hospitals are off to a profitable Q2

A Sentara Healthcare hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Updated Aug 16, 2018 - Energy & Climate

China's plan to become a nuclear energy powerhouse

Updated Aug 16, 2018 - Science

El Niño may make a comeback this fall and winter

What they're saying: Politicians fire back after Trump revokes Brennan's clearance

Aug 15, 2018 - World

Paul Manafort's financial fraud trial is now in the hands of a jury

The Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse, where the bank fraud trial of Paul Manafort is taking place. Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
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