Heartland Terrorism

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The attack on an Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota was an act of terror, according to Governor Mark Dayton, who said so during his visit to the site. Dayton calls Bloomington mosque blast an act of terrorism. http://strib.mn/2hyOrlj

No one was injured in the weekend blast. The FBI is investigating the bombing and says it stemmed from an improvised explosive device. FBI takes lead in mosque attack investigation in Minnesota https://youtu.be/hZIUtzbCg1s

Sanctuary City vs Trump

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Chicago sues Trump administration over policy. The city attorney filed a lawsuit alleging that federal officials cannot “commandeer local law enforcement to carry out federal immigration law functions.” Chicago sues Trump administration over sanctuary city plan http://reut.rs/2uzT5ko Chicago files federal lawsuit over sanctuary cities threat https://apnews.com/d8ba6d877f3242ab9b3eae1459525fcf

Nacho Macho

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In case you missed it, former presidential candidate, a Trump lap boy and least popular governor in America continued his bully pulpit, this last time while holding a snack which, as we can all plainly see, he clearly does not need to feed himself with.

Have anyone ever seen anyone guard their nachos as fiercely as Christie?
Does it remind you of this TV classic? Nacho Man Commercial - 1990's https://youtu.be/JiEk1zew0UE

National Lighthouse Day

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National Lighthouse Day recognizes efforts to preserve lighthouses as important historical symbols in America by
paying tribute to lighthouses from sea to shining sea.

Today is National Lighthouse Day, a good time for trivia about the 400-plus maritime markers. Their purpose in today's digital age remains the same as when a rudimentary beacon went up in Massachusetts in 1673 keeping ships from running aground.

Establishing a federal system of lighthouses was one of the earliest acts of the first gathering of Congress, passed on Aug. 7, 1789. To commemorate, they're on vacation.

TrumPutin Vacation

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Are these two politicians, who're involved in a political bromance taking their vacation at the same time? 13
Could it be the two will be meeting in disclosed location or on a closed New Jersey beach? #TrumPutin
Meanwhile, Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s team directive to focus on President Donald Trump’s financial deals with Russia stretching back years may not be good news for either vacationer. Gone Fishing for Donald Trump http://politi.co/2v63cAQ

Cuando Sali De Cuba

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One of the best known Cuban songs. The words come from a poem by Apostle of Cuban Independence José Martí. In 1966, a version by The Sandpipers, based on an arrangement from The Weavers performed in May 1963 @ Carnegie Hall. This song has been recorded by Julio Iglesias, Joan Baez, Jimmy Buffett, Celia Cruz, Bobby Darin, Joe Dassin, Muslim Magomayev, José Feliciano, Biser Kirov, Wyclef Jean, Puerto Plata, Trini Lopez, La Lupe, Nana Mouskouri, Tito Puente, Andy Russell and Pete Seeger, Buena Vista Social Club, Los Lobos, Gipsy Kings...etc.

Yo soy un hombre sincero

No Drops To Drink

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There have been ots of leaks, but there is not a drop to drink. The problem appears to be an abundance of leaks everywhere, but not from water, nor the plumbing or drinking kind.

USA DOJ topper pledges to aggressively rein in government leaks he claims undermine national security.

Mulling Over Mueller

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What did we do during our Summer vacation? We watched Mueller's many legal motions. AP source: Mueller turns to DC grand jury in Russia probe https://apnews.com/71d82a0aea80444d966be3950b765460

US Special counsel Robert Mueller empaneled a Grand Jury in Washington, DC to see the evidence investigators have obtained about the Trump team’s ties to Russia. Everything you wanted to know about the Grand Jury http://on.msnbc.com/2ua7hBf

Adios Amiga

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Following three decades of loyal service was famed anchorwoman Maria Elena Salinas told hasta la vista lady in a Tweet? I'm referring to Univision, when they released this Tweet - Con este mensaje @MariaESalinas anuncia que dejará @Univision después de 36 años presentando el noticiero.

Maria Elena, Jorge Ramos and I launched Noticiero Univision in Hollywood, California along with a small, and extremely talented staff. Salinas worked long hours and has become a celebrity committed to Spanish language journalism. She has devoted her time and efforts to promote www.NAHJ.org