Friday, September 22, 2017  

THE RUNDOWN
FIGHTING WORDS
The war of words between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, is escalating. Kim Jong Un is now calling Trump a "mentally deranged U.S. dotard." He is also reportedly signaling he may be planning a new nuclear weapon test. Trump tweeted today that the North Korean leader is "obviously a madman..." And there is more.
PICK YOUR POISON: AP NEWS, NPR,  FOX NEWS
CAMPUS SEX ASSULT 
Obama-era guidelines on how colleges and universities should investigate campus sexual assault were abandoned today by the Trump administration. Reports say Education Secretary Betsy DeVos believes the just-ditched Obama rules were unfairly skewed against students accused of assault. What do those new rules look like? Read on.
PICK YOUR POISON: AP NEWS, NEW YORK TIMES,  FOX NEWS  
UBER BAN
Regulators in London are saying "no" to Uber. The company will reportedly lose its license to operate in the city that has an estimated 40,000 drivers and 3.5 million customers. Why the ban? Officials there think Uber may be endangering public safety and security. It's another hit for Uber and there may be more fall out.
THE LOWDOWN
FERGIE'S BACK
... with a new album, "Double Dutchess," that was released today and it's already the number one album on iTunes. Watch here as an emotional Fergie finds out she hit #1 during her appearance on the "Today Show" this morning...
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WHAT YOUR KIDS ARE WATCHING TONIGHT 
DJ, Stephanie, Kimmy are back for the premiere of the third season of reboot hit "Fuller House." Look for appearances throughout the season by the show's original stars, including John Stamos (still hot!). Fun fact -- the original series premiered 30 years ago today. Tune in. 
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YOU CAN'T TRICK US 
Almost two years ago, General Mills removed all artificial coloring and ingredients from Trix cereal and replaced the cereal with a more natural version. Now, thanks to public outrage, the original, colorful rainbow Trix are back. The healthy version will still be available but "Classic Trix," as it's being called, will be in stores starting in October. The people have spoken.
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I DON'T WANT TO GROW UP
An analysis of several recent surveys shows that today's teens are growing up more slowly than their predecessors. Why, and, is this a good thing or a bad thing? Read on and decide.
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WEEKEND BUZZ
Cheers to the first day of fall!
Celebrate with apple cider sangria -- sweet treat!
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