Breaking News on August 21st, 2016

VietPress USA (August 21st, 2016): Today's Breaking News on August 21st, 2016:

Donald Trump's New Style

Allies offer vague responses as Republican – who has shown ‘new style’ of campaigning – reportedly hints at changing course on undocumented people A central promise of Donald Trump’s campaign – to deport 11 million undocumented people – came into question on Sunday, with a series of conflicting reports and equivocations on the Republican nominee’s long-held, hardline stance on immigration. Related: Trump campaign doubles spending but staff is a tenth the size of Clinton's Continue reading...

SoCal Blaze Weakens, Residents Begin Their Return

Officials estimate that at least 105 residences and 213 outbuildings have been destroyed in the massive fire that burned ferociously through Southern California mountain communities this week. As of Saturday, the fire was still smoldering.

According to Fire spokesman Costa Dillon, containment of the blaze about 60 miles east of Los Angeles rose to 83 percent as of Sunday. More evacuations were lifted for residents by the Blue Cut Fire. They drove thousands from their homes to escape the fire.

Health official warns Zika could spread across U.S. Gulf

The New York State Department of Health unveiled a Zika Prevention Kit for pregnant women during the rollout of a Zika Information hotline and website, in New York, NY, U.S., August 2, 2016. Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of the Governor/Handout via REUTERS One of the top U.S. public health officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus could extend its reach across the U.S. Gulf Coast after officials last week confirmed it as active in the popular tourist destination of Miami Beach.

Rio puts on a show to end 2016 Olympics

The closing ceremony to the Rio Olympics started with a bang from spectacular fireworks on Sunday night as soon as fans from around the world had filled the iconic Maracana stadium.

The #Rio2016 #OlympicGames are officially closed! Obrigado, Rio! 

US Women's Boxing Goes Twice Gold Thanks To Clarissa Shields

In order to become the first American boxer to capture back-to-back gold medals and cap the US boxing team’s most prolific Olympics in nearly a generation, Claressa Shields beat distractions, nerves and a top-flight opponent.

With a unanimous-decision win over second-seeded Nouchka Fontijn of the Netherlands before a lively crowd at Riocentro, the American middleweight lived up to her world No1 ranking in the 75kg division.

After the result was announced Shields dropped to one knee in joy then turned a cartwheel. She then climbed out of the ring and lapped it full sprint with an American flag in tow. The display was the latest peak in a four-year run at the summit of women’s boxing.

US Rice Crop Threatened By High Waters

A damper has been put on the nation’s rice harvest in both Louisiana and Arkansas by recent high waters.

Much of Louisiana’s crop was in before record floods this month. Arkansas farmers, however, had just started harvesting before rainy weather began last weekend.

Farmers whose fields are inundated and may not be able to harvest seem to be the biggest losers.

Arkansas produces half the nation’s rice. Louisiana produces about 15 percent. Before the rest of the crop is brought in, farmers fear that continued bad weather, or a Gulf Coast hurricane, could worsen problems.

Pills At Prince's Estate Falsely Labeled

Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson) performs on stage at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on June 30, 2011. MINNEAPOLIS - Several pills taken from Prince’s estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs that actually contained fentanyl - a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, an official close to the investigation said Sunday. The official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said many pills were falsely labeled as “Watson 385.”

  

Mexico-U.S Air Transport Deal Jump Kicks Competition

Mexico's Communications and Transport Ministry said an air transport deal between Mexico and the United States that aims to boost competition in the passenger and freight sectors came into force on Sunday.

The deal modifies a 1960 agreement and would open new passenger routes for airlines to fly between the countries. In addition it allows for an unlimited number of flights. It also opens up the air freight market to more competition.

Some analysts have welcomed the deal, saying it would lower airfares by boosting traffic. However, Mexican airline workers have complained it would put their country's airlines at a disadvantage.

The deal removes the main hurdle to a closer tie-up between Delta Air Lines Inc and Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV.

Florida Mosque Fire Is Ruled Arson

Authorities said on Saturday a fire at a small one-story mosque in Tampa, Florida has been ruled an intentional act of arson. The fire was originally thought to be caused by a faulty electrical cord.

Following the August 5th fire, investigators with Tampa Fire Rescue took samples from carpeting inside the Masjid Omar mosque and soil outside.

Jason Penny, a spokesperson for the agency, told BuzzFeed News, the results returned from Florida’s State Fire Marshall show that three-out-of-five samples came back positive for “an accelerant…specifically gasoline."

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