Highlights of this day in history: Britain’s Princess Diana killed in a Paris car crash; Poland’s Solidarity labor movement born; Jack the Ripper’s first victim found dead in London; Violinist Itzhak Perlman and singer Van Morrison born. (Aug. 31)
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US tariffs on Chinese goods squeeze small businesses
President Trump’s trade war is about to hit home for millions of American consumers and small businesses that will pay higher prices for Chinese products starting Sept. 1, when $112 billion worth of imports will be subject to 15 percent tariffs. …
‘Comic Con of beer collectors’ marks 49th meeting
It’s “CANvention” time for hundreds of beer aficionados. Collectors from around the world began buying, trading and selling containers of brews Thursday at the 49th annual gathering of members of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America. (Aug. 29)
Pitt mania continues in Venice
Brad Pitt sparks more fan frenzy in Venice as he arrives at the press conference for his latest movie ‘Ad Astra,’ alongside co-stars Liv Tyler and Ruth Negga. (Aug. 29)
Venice Fashion Watch: Opening Night
Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche light up the red carpet at the opening of the Venice International Film Festival. (Aug 29).
First Flush of Fame: Poppy Montgomery
TV actress Poppy Montgomery explains why a trip to France first brought home to her that she was famous. (Aug. 29)
Hurricane Dorian threatens Florida and Georgia
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Dorian is expected to strengthen into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane and close in on the U.S. coastline by Sunday. Officials in Florida and Georgia are urging residents to get ready. (Aug. 29)
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Thunberg: Trump should listen to climate science
Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg has a message for Donald Trump – listen to the science about climate change. (Aug. 28)
NYPD designs space with sex crimes victims in mind
The NYPD’s “victim-centered” approach to sex crimes is translating into more privacy for accusers. The NYPD has built private interview rooms for accusers, added more investigators to trim caseloads. (Aug. 28)
Loughlin in court on college admission scandal
Loughlin in court on college admission scandal