CONFEDERATE FLAG GOES DOWN

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South Carolina officials say the flag will come down today with dignity and placed inside a museum, where it now belongs.

The flag will be lowered from the 30-foot flagpole outside the state Capitol at 10A today, and moved to the Confederate Relic Room in the State Museum, down the road from the Capitol.

CNN: S.C. governor signs bill to remove Confederate flag from Capitol grounds http://cnn.it/1J5FGRb

South Carolina's Confederate Flag Comes Down Friday - ABC News http://abcn.ws/1KU8bXV via @ABC

BURGER KING FITS THE POPE

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Holy cow, this almost appears to be a whopper of a story, but a Bolivian Burger King has played host to The Pope. And after all is said and done, Pope Francis had it his way. CITY IMAGES wonders is His Holiness is a vegetarian, but being that he hails from Argentina, it's not likely.

Pope Francis Changes for Mass in a Bolivian Burger King - ABC News http://abcn.ws/1HR9CE5 via @ABC

Pope Francis changed in a Burger King bathroom before Mass http://nyp.st/1dOXQ0W via @nypost

Pope Francis went to Burger King on Thursday (but probably did not get a Whopper) http://wpo.st/wZ4Q0

LOWER STRESS & BLOOD PRESSURE

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When it comes to preventing and treating high blood pressure, one often-overlooked strategy is managing stress. If you often find yourself tense and on-edge, try these strategies to reduce stress.

Get enough sleep. Inadequate or poor-quality sleep can negatively affect your mood, mental alertness, energy level, and physical health.

Learn relaxation techniques. Meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, deep breathing exercises, and yoga are powerful stress-busters.

Strengthen your social network. Connect with others by taking a class, joining an organization, or participating in a support group.

Hone your time-management skills. The more efficiently you can juggle work and family demands, the lower your stress level.

Try to resolve stressful situations if you can. Don't let stressful situations fester. Hold family problem-solving sessions and use negotiation skills at home and at work.

Nurture yourself. Treat yourself to a massage. Truly savor an experience: for example, eat slowly and really focus on the taste and sensations of each bite. Take a walk or a nap, or listen to your favorite music.

Ask for help. Don't be afraid to ask for help from your spouse, friends, and neighbors. If stress and anxiety persist, ask your doctor whether anti-anxiety medications could be helpful.

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NYC PARADE

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Friday at 11A, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio will host a ticker tape parade in honor of the U.S. Women's Soccer team and their World Cup championship win.

Everyone is welcome to join in the celebrations along the Canyon of Heroes, but we're also giving away tickets to a special ceremony at City Hall immediately after the parade.

Get more information on the parade and sign up for your chance to attend the ceremony by visiting the page linked below or by calling 311 -- we'll only be accepting signups between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET today. http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/world-cup-champions.page

Sign up for a chance to attend the special post-parade ceremony at City Hall

Space is limited at the post-parade ceremony -- attendees will be selected by random drawing after 4 p.m. today and alerted via email or phone starting at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.

Whether or not you can join the ceremony, CITY IMAGES encourages you to wear red, white, and blue and come out to celebrate in the Canyon of Heroes - Broadway between the Battery and City Hall to honor our World Cup Champions.

ROLE MODELS?

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What is going on, folks? Why are our role models accused of raping, stealing and unethical activity?
How can large corporations attack helpless individuals and for the most part, get away with abuses?

CNN: Bill Cosby's 'public moralist' stance backfired, led to document release http://cnn.it/1CoOXad

Tom Selleck accused of stealing water for California ranch http://apne.ws/1CpzKWu

Time Warner Cable owes $229,500 to woman it would not stop calling http://reut.rs/1Mf39m6 via @Reuters

LATINO WILLIE HORTON

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In 1986, Willie Horton was serving a life sentence for murder, but was released from a prison in Massachusetts on a weekend furlough program, during which time he escaped and raped a woman.

Then-governor Michael Dukakis had supported the prison furlough program, and when he ran for President in 1988, George H. W. Bush, used that to his advantage as his political opponent.

The "Revolving Door" ad never mentions Horton by name, but the connection was clear and the ad received considerable news coverage. Willie Horton 1988 Attack Ad https://youtu.be/Io9KMSSEZ0Y

CHINA MARKET MELTDOWN

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The Beijing sizzle has turned into a Shanghai fizzle at China stocks fall with a serious market meltdown.

As China stocks plummet, analysts question Fed move and call Greece a 'sideshow' http://on.wsj.com/1eFnhTl via @WSJMoneyBeat

Stock Sell-Off Is Unabated in China http://nyti.ms/1fmxdlI

China rout panics Asia, Greek worries smolder http://reut.rs/1McNpjA via @Reuters

CNN: Key things to know about China's market meltdown http://cnn.it/1JTyuKX

China stocks tumble again after premier Li Keqiang fails to mention crisis http://gu.com/p/4ae3a/stw

EXECUTION IN THE BRONX

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A 21-year-old father from The Bronx was shot and killed Tuesday by a laughing maniac in broad daylight while he was carrying his one-year-old daughter.

Allen McQueen dropped dead to the ground after taking a bullet in the head in the afternoon. His daughter fell to the bloodstained ground, but was injured. The executioner was seen running away, while laughing.

- See more at: http://www.bostonnewstime.com/regional/110812-bronx-gunman-kills-allen-…

FROM I-SPY TO I LIE?

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Comedian Bill Cosby is no longer making folks laugh. In fact, some organizations are taking steps to distance themselves from him. Some say Cosby should stand trial after admitting using date-rape drugs. However, his old friends are standing by COZ.

Whoopi Goldberg expresses continued support for Bill Cosby http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/559c02b7e4b04a9c98e83d16 via @HuffPostEnt

The Worst Excerpts from the Newly Unsealed Cosby Files http://defamer.gawker.com/the-worst-excerpts-from-the-newly-unsealed-co…