| The buck stops there, Trump says |
| President Trump is juggling a lot of issues and disasters, and he touched on most of them between a Monday morning Cabinet meeting and an afternoon news conference in the Rose Garden. During both appearances the president predicted a short-term health care "fix" and a major overhaul next year. "I'm not going to blame myself, I'll be honest," Trump said of his legislative setbacks, pointing the finger at congressional Republicans. "They are not getting the job done." Trump also made a false claim that former president Barack Obama did not call the families of troops killed in combat when asked if he had spoken to family members of four Green Berets killed in Niger. |
| Other highlights: |
| • | Mitch McConnell: Trump said he and the Senate majority leader are "closer than ever before." | | • | Russia investigation: Trump called the probe "an excuse for the Democrats losing the election. ... I think the American public is sick of it." | | • | Health care: "Obamacare is finished. It's dead. It's gone. You shouldn't even mention it." | | • | NFL protests: Trump said kneeling players are "very disrespectful to our country," and they should be suspended. | | • | Sexual assault allegations against him: "All I can say is, it's totally fake news." | | • | On Hillary Clinton: "Please run again!" | |
| Astronomers get their golden opportunity |
| Talk about a gold rush. Scientists have figured out how elements like platinum were created. According to astronomers, gold and platinum formed after the collision of two neutron stars. The crash happened 130 million ago, yet the gravitational waves from that explosion were detected on Aug. 17. "This is our fantasy observation," said Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown. Yep, our minds are blown, too. |
| Bowe Bergdahl could spend the rest of his life in prison |
| The soldier who abandoned his post in Afghanistan and was held by the Taliban insurgents for five years pleaded guilty Monday to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy . Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was famously released in 2014 in a deal struck by the Obama administration, exchanging the soldier for five Taliban militants. The case attracted the attention of news podcast "Serial," which told Bergdahl's side of the story. The Army will hold a hearing to decide Bergdahl's punishment, which could be up to life in prison. |
| Our cars could soon tell when we're happy or tired |
| Picture this: You're driving on the highway late at night and start yawning. Sensing this, your car's onboard computer system will jiggle the seat to keep you alert. This isn't "The Jetsons" or some other sci-fi fantasy. Toyota plans to display an actual prototype of such artificial intelligence at this month's Tokyo Motor Show . The vehicles will include cameras capable of reading the driver's face. Look hungry? Your car might recommend a nearby restaurant. If you're anxious, the seats will adjust to calm you down. And we thought a self-driving car was a crazy concept. |
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| In California's wildfire devastation, a dog emerges alive |
| Amid the raging wildfires that killed dozens and ravaged communities across Northern California, video of a bounding dog provides a bit of hope. After flames destroyed their Santa Rosa home, Jack Weaver and his family expected to find the remains of their 9-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, Izzy. Instead, they found the dog alive and wagging. "Izzy's here!" Weaver said as the dog suddenly appeared. See the joyful reunion on video: |
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| This is a compilation of stories from across USA TODAY. |
| Contributing: The Associated Press |
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