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Robinson Cano’s Two-Run Homer Gives Mets the Win Against the Marlins

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/30wJCKV

Taiwan president travels to Haiti to bolster relations in the region

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen visited Haiti on Saturday in an attempt to bolster support in the region after the neighboring Dominican Republic broke diplomatic ties with Taiwan last year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Jw1iAK

Power Outage Darkens Broadway on Its Biggest Night

By MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2XJSISR

FOX NEWS: Alyssa Milano tweets images comparing Mike Pence to Holocaust architect Heinrich Himmler

Alyssa Milano tweets images comparing Mike Pence to Holocaust architect Heinrich Himmler Actress Alyssa Milano continued to attack the Trump administration Saturday when she suggested that Vice President Mike Pence's Friday visit to a migrant detention center in Texas was similar to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler visiting a Soviet POW camp.

Cuba hopes for slight growth as Trump pummels Caribbean island

Communist-run Cuba put on a brave face Saturday at a mid-year session of the National Assembly, the government insisting it would not let a growing financial crisis and mounting pressure from the administration of President Donald Trump thwart development. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2jMzdev

Philippine drug war critics hope U.N. probe can dent Duterte's deadly campaign

When Jocelyn Marquez found her missing son, he was in a Manila morgue, his body riddled with bullet wounds. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SbY3kA

Cuba takes first step in railways upgrade with Chinese, Russian help

Cuba's first new train passenger cars in more than four decades set off on their maiden journey across the island on Saturday in what the government hopes will prove a total revamp of its decrepit railway system with help from allies Russia and China. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2jIAbsl

FOX NEWS: Camila Cabello gushes about Shawn Mendes: 'I just trust him'

Camila Cabello gushes about Shawn Mendes: 'I just trust him' Singer Camila Cabello has opened up about her bond with fellow musician Shawn Mendes.

Scenes From the New York City Power Outage

By ORLANDO DE GUZMAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2LSFGQG

Hurricane Barry Spares New Orleans (So Far), as Inland Cities Brace for Floods

By RICHARD FAUSSET, EMILY LANE and BEAU EVANS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32pEgTw

FOX NEWS: More than 40,000 without power in Manhattan after major outage

More than 40,000 without power in Manhattan after major outage A large-scale power outage in parts of New York City was reported Saturday evening, knocking out traffic lights, stalling elevators and limiting subway service.

FOX NEWS: Volunteers rush to transport shelter animals threatened by Barry out of storm's path

Volunteers rush to transport shelter animals threatened by Barry out of storm's path A multistate rescue effort helped secure and transport more than 120 cats and dogs to safety on Friday, removing them from shelters in Louisiana in anticipation of Tropical Storm Barry.

FOX NEWS: Patriots owner Robert Kraft pledges $100G to families of bikers killed in NH crash

Patriots owner Robert Kraft pledges $100G to families of bikers killed in NH crash New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pledged Saturday to donate $100,000 to the families of seven motorcyclists killed in a New Hampshire crash last month.