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#BREAKINGTrump hints at Clinton assassination?Donald Trump created a new firestorm Tuesday by warning that “Second Amendment people” would be able to prevent Hillary Clinton from restricting gun rights if she becomes president.
“Hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish, the Second Amendment. And, by the way, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks,” Trump said at a Wilmington, North Carolina, rally. “Although the Second Amendment people — maybe there is — I don’t know. But I’ll tell you what: That will be a horrible day.” MORE Serena, Venus Williams Lose Doubles Olympic Match as Partners for the 1st Time
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#SHVOrdinance Levying a Tax of 19 Mills
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shreveport will hold a public hearing at its Regular Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Government Chambers at Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Said resolution will also be discussed at its Administrative Conference on August 22, 2016, but no action will be taken at that meeting. In the August 9, 2016 meeting, the fixing of the millage rate will be announced but no action will be taken at that meeting. The ordinance is as follows: 1) AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX OF NINETEEN MILLS PER DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT FOR THE YEAR 2016 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.... Ordinance Fact Sheet Voting Rights in Black-and-White
Trump is 'unfit,' Obama says, challenging GOP to end supportWASHINGTON (AP) -- In a searing denouncement, President Barack Obama castigated Donald Trump as "unfit" and "woefully unprepared" to serve in the White House. He challenged Republicans to withdraw their support for their party's nominee, declaring "There has to come a point at which you say 'enough.'"
Suspects Named in Two Shreveport Armed RobberiesDavis, Hill/SPD
Shreveport police have identified suspects in two separate armed robberies.
The first happened July 10 at Dollar General in the 2800 block of Jewella Avenue. A man armed with a handgun burst into the store and demanded money from the clerk. He made off with an unknown amount of cash. Detectives have gathered information linking 30-year-old Jeremy Hill of Shreveport to the crime. He’s described as a thin-build black male with his hair braided in a ponytail. Police have a warrant charging him with one count of armed robbery... MORE 10 Things to Know for Tuesday![]() Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday:
1. HOW TRUMP VOWS TO REVIVE US ECONOMY Trying to move past recent campaign stumbles, the GOP nominee rolls out plans to cut taxes for workers and businesses, and help create more American jobs. 2. DELTA AIR LINES RECOVERING FROM OUTAGE Some 650 flights were canceled and another 2,400 delayed after a power outage knocked out the airline's computer systems. 3. KANSAS WATERSLIDE REMAINS CLOSED AFTER BOY'S DEATH A 168-foot-tall thrill ride is off-limits as authorities work to determine how a state lawmaker's 10-year-old son died of a neck injury... MORE OP/ED: “Has God Blessed America?”
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According to Afro.com, “Blacks and Whites are deeply divided on their views of racial equality and the state of race relations, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
“About six in 10 Blacks say race relations are generally bad, rather than good. White Americans, however, are evenly divided, with 46 percent saying the relationship between the races are good versus 45 percent who think it is bad... MORE |
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Half of black, quarter of Latino gay men projected to be diagnosed within their lifetime. Heterosexuals not immune.
Half of black, quarter of Latino gay men projected to be diagnosed within their lifetime. Heterosexuals not immune.

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