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Bill Cosby is teaming up with the lawyer who helped get Michael Jackson acquitted

BusinessInsider.com 

Thomson Reuters

The lawyer who helped Michael Jackson get acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005 will be leading Bill Cosby’s attempt to escape a decade behind bars if found guilty in his criminal case retrial for the alleged 2004 rape of Andrea Constand.

Frequent cable news pundit Tom Mesereau was named today to the much accused Cosby’s new defense team that also includes ex-federal prosecutor Kathleen Bliss and Philadelphia’s Sam Silver.

Taking to social media, Cosby... Читать дальше...

Android O has a name: Oreo

USATODAY (Tech Top Stories) 

Google confirmed name of its operating system while we all stared at the solar eclipse.



Youth shows in Wildcat football opener

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

The young Wildcat football team faced off against Onalaska Luther in a non-conference battle Friday night, coming away with a hard-fought 24-14 loss to the senior-dominated Knights.

Historic eclipse turns day into night across the US

Stars and Stripes 

Millions of Americans gazed in wonder through telescopes, cameras and disposable protective glasses Monday as the moon blotted out the sun in the first full-blown solar eclipse to sweep the U.S. from coast to coast in nearly a century.

Jourdan Vian: Hunt for not-so-elusive millennial

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

In a rare treat, I was able to venture outside of the office Monday. I sent myself to cover a listening session held by Wisconsin Sen. Jennifer Shilling and Rep. Jill Billings, rather than a member of my reporting staff.

Here's where the most hate crimes occur in the US — it’s not where you think

BusinessInsider.com 

The latest FBI statistics show that hate crimes remain a nationwide problem. A wide variety of crimes fall under this umbrella term, from attacks against gay people to vandalism of religious sites. Some incidents attract more attention than others, but this map shows where the greatest concentrations of reported hate crimes occur. 

Odell Beckham Jr. appeared to look directly at the eclipse for far too long

BusinessInsider.com 

OBJ/Instagram

On Monday millions around the country flocked outside to get a look at the solar eclipse. It was the first time since 1918 that the "path of totality" crossed the entire nation, and no one wanted to miss what could be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Responsible eclipse-viewers knew it was not a good idea to look directly into the sun, as it could permanently damage your vision, but anyone who was outside on Monday could also tell you that the temptation to get a glimpse... Читать дальше...

STOCKS DO NOTHING: Here's what you need to know

BusinessInsider.com 

Mike Blake/Reuters

The major indexes bounced off their lowest levels of the day in early trading but ultimately closed little changed on the back of two straight weekly declines. It was a quiet day for economic data, and earnings season is now mostly behind us. 

Here's the scoreboard:

  • Dow: 21,703.75, +29.24, (0.13%)
  • S&P 500: 2,428.37, +2.82, (0.12%)
  • Nasdaq: 6,213.13, -3.40, (-0.05%)
  1. Pershing Square Capital Founder Bill Ackman had a rough Monday. Читать дальше...

Infrastructure critical for Africa's growth

Independent Online 

Minister of Trade and Industry said that the development of infrastructure is a catalyst for regional integration for increased trade in Africa

Infrastructure critical for Africa's growth

Business Report 

Minister of Trade and Industry said that the development of infrastructure is a catalyst for regional integration for increased trade in Africa


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