Retired U.S. Army helicopter pilot Amber Smith says that two female Army Rangers earned respect from their male colleagues by displaying tremendous physical and mental strength.… MORE
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The science behind El Niño
What exactly is El Niño? CNN’s Jennifer Gray explains this weather phenomenon that happens between the Pacific Ocean and the atmosphere.… MORE
Pro Athlete strips sons of participation trophies
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison took away his two sons’ “participation trophies.” He says kids shouldn’t get awards just for showing up. CNN’s Kelly Wallace reports.… MORE
An Emotional Day!
Australian golfer Jason Day wins the 2015 PGA Championship and reflects on his long, tough journey with Don Riddell… MORE
Candidates stump at Fair
Plenty of presidential candidates turned out over the weekend in Iowa. The Iowa Wing Ding drew in four of the five Democratic contenders, including Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, who both spoke at the Iowa State Fair. GOP candidates Ben Carson and Donald Trump also made appearances at the fair. Carly Fiorina, Ted Cruz and…… MORE
Torch Morning News you can use 8-14:
Expect to shell out more for your gas this weekend…and maybe a dime more the week after that. State analysts say an explosion at a BP refinery in Indiana has pushed up the price at the pump in Iowa by 15 cents overnight. They expect next month, however, that prices will start falling and continue…… MORE
Major wave of candidates rolls into state fair
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are all expected to make appearances this weekend at the state fair. Trump will arrive by helicopter just outside the grounds and will field questions from reporters. He’ll also be visiting the butter cow. Clinton, in the meantime, just snagged the endorsement of former Senator Tom Harkin.… MORE
Eagle knocks drone out of sky
Eagle in flight picks fight with drone. CNN’s Jeanne Moos has the best videos of animals attacking drones.… MORE
Cuba celebrates US embassy re-opening
It is a historic day in Cuba. The U.S. embassy is reopening its doors in Havana. CNN’s Patrick Oppmann reports.… MORE
Mississippi couple arrested for supporting ISIS
A Mississippi couple faces terrorism charges after Feds say the pair planned to join ISIS. CNN’s Pamela Brown reports.… MORE
