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Сентябрь
2016

Новости за 08.09.2016

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Let gravity rock you

JUST A THOUGHT: No story lives unless someone wants to listen. – J.K. Rowling

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Pushed to brink, Williams edges Halep, returns to US Open SF

Serena Williams' serve was broken for the first time at this year's U.S. Open. Twice, in fact. She dropped a set for the first time in the tournament, too, pushed to the brink by Simona Halep in the quarterfinals.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Scientists use undersea drones to help predict hurricanes

BOSTON — As Hermine worked its way up the East Coast, scientists deployed several underwater drones they say will help them better understand what sustains and strengthens hurricanes and tropical storms — and ultimately better protect life and property.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Strasburg feels pinch in elbow, Nats beat Braves in 11th

Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg felt a pinch in the back of his elbow and was forced to make an early exit in his first start since returning from the disabled list, and NL East-leading Washington went on to defeat Atlanta 5-4 in 11 innings Wednesday night.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Obama says South China Sea ruling ‘binding’

US President Barack Obama warned Thursday an international tribunal's ruling that China's sweeping claims to the South China Sea had no legal basis was "binding", after Beijing vowed to ignore the verdict.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

US-based Pinoys reaffirm full support to President Duterte’s drug war

MANILA -- Filipinos living in the United States have reaffirmed their full support to President Rodrigo Duterte's all-out war against illegal drugs which they said is “unprecedented and bold national leadership to prevent the Philippines from becoming a Narco-State.”

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Qantas grounds Samsung Note 7 after explosions recall

Australian carrier Qantas told customers on Thursday not to use or charge Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 during flights after faulty batteries in the new smartphone caused some handsets to explode.

The Post and Courier 

Don't give up the gun-law fight

Just days after Charleston County Council approved a resolution urging a state ban on assault rifles in mid-July, two of the seven supporting members backed off, saying they made a mistake.

The Post and Courier 

John Drummond's unifying example

Many Americans worry that our political process suffers from a terminal case of hyper-partisan bitterness. And an especially acrimonious presidential race feeds that fear.

The Post and Courier 

Trump would have no shot at the animal vote

WASHINGTON — The animal kingdom will have lost one of its staunchest defenders when the Oval Office is abandoned by Barack Obama, who through a series of critical administrative rule makings has done more to protect animals than any other president in recent memory. This will be especially devastating if Donald Trump replaces him...

The Post and Courier 

Think outside box inside S.C. classrooms

It’s that time of year again. Parents are balancing the challenges of new morning routines. Students have dusted off that backpack long forgotten during the dog days of summer. Our roads are once again filled with yellow buses, which themselves are filled with students anxious to begin another school year.

The Post and Courier 

Letter: Bipartisan menace

In an Aug. 23 letter titled "More deception" the writer suggested that Bill Clinton "set the standard." He made no mention of Republican presidents — an apparent case of selective memory.

The Post and Courier 

Letter: Dripping wet

Hermine visited the Lowcountry, and the only people who were soaked were the taxpayers.

The Post and Courier 

Letter: How to qualify

When I see Colin Kaepernick don a pair of combat boots, dig a foxhole, load onto a C-141 (old school) and deploy to parts unknown, spend a day on the firing range and don a chemical warfare mask, then he will have the right to protest whatever he wants.

The Post and Courier 

Letter: Safety first

As someone whose primary sport is cycling, I take great exception to the Sept. 2 letter writer who proposes to do away with the designated bike lane on the Ravenel Bridge. He wonders why the city chose to give bicyclists half of the available space on the walkway. Here are some answers:

The Post and Courier 

Letter: IOP sees the light

Really? The Isle of Palms is going to invite thousands of people to come watch the solar eclipse next year?

The Post and Courier 

Letter: The wrong turn

Ever since Donald Trump won the Republican nomination, he has been turning leftward harder than a NASCAR driver at the Southern 500.