Sports
Friday September 1st
A look back at some of the thickest plays and best moments in sports this week.
Here’s a look at some of the sporting events taking place this weekend.
Here’s a look at some of the big sports stories making headlines today.
Rafa Nadal and Karolina Pliskova will look to remain on cruise control as the two world number ones pursue a place in the third round of the U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday.
Witness: The history of Labor Day
While you take your three day weekend, recall those who struggled to get Friday and Saturday off.
Making headlines this week
A look back at some of the thickest newsmakers this week and the headlines you may have missed.
Fresh Jersey Senator Menendez’s graft trial could sway D.C. power balance
More than two years after U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges, the Fresh Jersey Democrat eventually faces trial next week in a case whose verdict could sway the balance of power in Washington.
A week after Harvey, cities deluged and one million displaced
A week after Hurricane Harvey came ashore in Texas, no let-up in rescue efforts was expected on Friday as large pockets of land remained under water after one of the costliest natural disasters to hit the United States.
Ten FOR TODAY: Friday, Sept. One
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
Entertainment
‘La La Land”s Chazelle playmates with Netflix for Paris TV musical
Damien Chazelle, the Oscar-winning director of hit movie “La La Land,” has another musical in the works, this time a multilingual television series set in Paris.
OPENING WEEKEND: ‘Unlocked,’ ‘I Do … Until I Don’t’ hit theaters
Here’s a look at some of the big films set to open this weekend.
Actor Richard Anderson, boss of ‘Six Million Dollar Man,’ dead at ninety one
Richard Anderson, who played the boss of both “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “The Bionic Woman” in an on-screen career opening up some fifty years, died on Thursday, a family spokesman said. He was 91.
Clooney on ‘Suburbicon,’ fatherhood and Trump
George Clooney says his latest directorial effort “Suburbicon” is an “angry film” that he made with the intention “to pick some fights.”
Today in entertainment history: Sept. One
A look at some of the Hollywood headlines that went down in history.
Lifestyle
U.S. fuel shortages from Harvey to hamper Labor Day travel
Travelers and fuel suppliers across the United States braced for higher prices and shortages ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend as the country’s largest fuel pipelines and refineries curb operations after Hurricane Harvey.
RECALL ROUNDUP: Volkswagen and more
Here’s a look at some of this week’s product recall and safety announcements.
Probe challenges conventional wisdom on fats, fruits and vegetables
Global dietary guidelines should possibly be switched to permit people to consume somewhat more fats, to cut back on carbohydrates and in some cases to slightly scale back on fruits and vegetables, a large investigate suggests.
Uber to end post-trip tracking of riders as part of privacy shove
Uber Technologies Inc is pulling a powerfully criticized feature from its app that permitted it to track riders for up to five minutes after a excursion, its security chief told Reuters, as the ride-services company attempts to fix its poor reputation for customer privacy.
Can computers enhance the work of teachers? The debate is on
As schools fight to raise high school graduation rates, innovators tout digital technology in the classroom as a way forward.
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TODAY’S MUST SEE: Kittens swim up to fisherman’s boat seeking help
These fishermen never expected this adorable surprise while on a fishing tour together.
Texting While Driving Law
The Iowa State Patrol has issued around two hundred thirty tickets in the past two months regarding the fresh texting while driving law.
Lyon County Building Collision
A Lyon county Deputy spotted a vehicle sitting against a building on September 3rd in George Iowa.
The top country tracks this week
LISTEN: This week’s top country tracks, according to the latest Billboard chart.
Ewinger Pretrial Conference Continuance
The pretrial conference for a former Sibley-Ocheyedan teacher and coach has been rescheduled.
Spencer Shooting Latest
An Albert City man is dead following a shooting in Spencer.
Grab And Go Truck Fire
Fire crews responded to a truck fire in Spencer.
Ruthven Manhandle Onslaught Arrest
A Ruthven man was arrested after a report of a disturbance.
Lt Governor In Northwest Iowa
Iowa’s Lieutenent Governor is coming to northwest Iowa next week.
Spencer Shooting UPDATE
An Albert City man is dead following a shooting in Spencer.
Big Country Round Up
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Rick Jackson’ Country Hall of Fame
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