Trump's Russia Trouble Builds

President Trumps recent trip through Asia ended with many questioning his continued embrace of Russia's Vladimir Putin. 

Trump later tried to clarify remarks he made that suggested Russian President Vladimir Putin was being sincere in his denials that Moscow engaged in election meddling. The President stated he did not accept Putin's denials at face value, merely believed Putin was being genuine.

"I believe that he feels that he and Russia did not meddle in the election," Trump said. "As to whether I believe it or not, I am with our agencies, especially as currently constituted with the leadership."

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Sexual Misconduct Epidemic

Its been weeks and weeks of the news cycle being dominated by stories of alleged sexual abusers, harassers, and general awful behavior by men in positions of power. One of the most infuriating stories is the recounting of the abuse committed by USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar who spent nearly 30 years with the organization and is now accused of sexually assaulting over 130 young gymnasts over his tenure. 

Aly Raisman, one of the most highly decorated American gymnasts in history, came forward with her account of Nassar's years of abuse and it's horrifying to hear. Raisman blames USA Gymnastics, which has a standing policy against adults being alone with minors, for not looking out for her and the other athletes.

Nassar, who is currently in jail and awaiting sentencing on charges that he collected child pornography, denies he sexually assaulted any of the gymnasts.

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Iran-Iraq Earthquake

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake has hit the border region between Iran and Iraq killing more than 396 people. The quake, which is the world's deadliest so far in 2017, has also injured more than 7,000 people. 

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