What's News: World-Wide -- WSJ
August 17 2018 - 3:02AM
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Trump called on Sessions to sue opioid makers, the latest move
in an effort to combat the painkillers linked to tens of thousands
of U.S. deaths a year.
The president told trade negotiators to take the time they need
to strike an attractive deal on overhauling Natfa and sought to put
pressure on Canada.
The U.S. warned that it is prepared to impose more penalties on
Turkey if Ankara doesn't release a detained American pastor.
Cohen initially balked at the idea of buying Stormy Daniels's
silence, but did an about-face after the "Access Hollywood" tape
surfaced.
The move to loosen rules of engagement for U.S. cyberattacks
spurred questions about how offensive digital strikes will be
carried out.
Malaysian officials believe that China has been harboring Jho
Low, a fugitive in the 1MDB scandal.
Wray said a point of emphasis in his first year as FBI chief has
been to bring calm and stability to the agency.
The Pentagon and White House announced they would delay a
military parade requested by Trump.
Gunmen attacked the Afghan intelligence service's training
facility in Kabul.
New York University said it would cover tuition for all its
medical students.
Died: Aretha Franklin, 76, revered singer.
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August 17, 2018 02:47 ET (06:47 GMT)
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