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(AP) — Northern Illinois University has been given approval to resume work on a $27.4 million project that came to a halt amid the state's budget crisis. According to The daily Chronicle in DeKalb (http://bit.ly/2a32G9j ), the Capital Development Board on Thursday advised the university and the contractors that work could resume on the Stevens Building project.

BEIJING — Torrential rains that have swept through China have killed at least 154 people and left 124 missing, officials said Saturday, with most of the casualties reported from a northern province where villagers complained about lack of warning before a deadly flash flood. Most of the fatalities were reported in the northern province of Hebei, where the provincial Department of Civil Affairs said 114 people were killed and 111 others were missing. More than 300,000 people were evacuated in Hebei... Читать дальше...

Report says prison spending outpacing education budget The report comes at a time of increasing debate over the country's incarceration rates, particularly for nonviolent offenders, and prison spending.

The nine buildings in the heart of the main campus date back to the 1920s when they were used as faculty housing before being acquired by Greek-letter organizations. Last month, the state's Historical Preservation Office agreed to let the school demolish the houses. The school says it also will remove a parking lot to create a large green space in the area.

The Daily Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2aqAazZ) the nonprofit Grand Canyon Trust recently released a plan to assist the Forest Service in finding ways to help the ecosystem adapt. Surveys included in the plan are prioritizing the restoration of springs that are considered the most vulnerable.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — A northern Idaho prosecutor says no criminal charges will be filed in the drowning of a teenager in Lake Coeur d'Alene that occurred last year. Boundary County Prosecutor Jack Douglas said in a prepared statement that he spoke to investigators and Nault's family before making his determination not to file charges.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/2agVFEy ) that the Las Vegas airline will not face penalties or enforcement action for the citation and will have until Sept. 30 to resolve the issues. During the audit, Allegiant Air crew members were seen not consistently following procedures, ramp personnel did not correctly complete forms and passengers were seen with carry-on bags that were too large.

BOSTON (AP) — Men and women would move closer to equal pay in the workplace under a bill that has landed on Republican Gov. Charlie Baker's desk. The Massachusetts House and Senate unanimously approved the legislation during a rare Saturday session sandwiched between the Republican and Democratic national conventions.

The Artesia Daily Press reports (http://bit.ly/2alHwFS) that the city has had an ongoing streak of 20 days of 100-plus degree temperatures. According to the New Mexico State University Ag Science Center, parts of the city had been in triple-digit territory for 19 consecutive days as of Thursday.

(AP) — Halliburton Energy Services has received approval by state officials to temporarily change the water quality standards in six Hot Spring County creeks as the multinational company looks to clean up an old mine site. Jim Malcolm, an environmental chemist with engineering contractor FTN Associates, says the plan is a key step in addressing the issue of cleaning old mines and is being undertaken for only the second time in Arkansas.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Protesters, party leaders and city officials were making final plans as Philadelphia prepared to host the four-day Democratic National Convention that starts Monday. For security measures, officials were banning large trucks and other vehicles from stretches of Interstate 95 and other highways in and around the city, and closing some highway ramps near the arena. Downtown, the host committee for the DNC has wrapped many of the large construction sites remaking the city in heavy cloth... Читать дальше...

The Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence here and ratified the Constitution. What's known now as the Liberty Bell was in the tower above the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) back when the Continental Congress was drafting the Declaration of Independence there. Later, the city was out of the skyscraper race as developers respected what was known as a gentlemen's agreement not to put up any structure rising above the William Penn statue atop City Hall. Visitors... Читать дальше...

The county coroner's office said the child died of multiple injuries but declined to release details. Defense attorneys listed in court documents for Lester didn't immediately return calls seeking comment Saturday.

(AP) — Florida officials hope that a former tanker that will be sunk Saturday off the state's southern coast will become a major scuba diving attraction — and one of the biggest contributions to the state's artificial reef system. The aquatic attraction named Lady Luck became the newest centerpiece of Shipwreck Park, a series of 16 underwater dive wrecks full of marine life. Artist Dennis MacDonald says he hopes his design will attract tourists and marine life — and will contribute to Florida's artificial reef system. Читать дальше...

MILAN (AP) — The U.S. psychologist who wrote a book about school shootings that investigators found in the Munich gunman's room says researching other mass killers can be a warning sign since young gunmen often are looking for role models — but it's just one of many possible indicators. Peter Langman, author of two books about school shootings, told The Associated Press by telephone from Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, that juvenile killers "more frequently study other shooters." Langman... Читать дальше...

Judy says the Wildlife Waystation, a private sanctuary for rescued exotic animals, is being evacuated. The state forestry department says the blaze is a threat to 1,000 homes and the Monterey County community of Palo Colorado has been ordered evacuated. Authorities have issued an advisory warning that air quality may reach unhealthy levels in central Los Angeles and adjacent valleys. The fire erupted Friday afternoon in the Sand Canyon area near State Route 14 as the region was gripped by triple-digit heat and very low humidity levels.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton and running mate Tim Kaine are closely aligned on many issues, but Kaine's cautious, left-leaning political profile in a closely contested state is blurred by his ties to energy industry interests and his personal qualms over abortion. Oil and gas companies donated nearly $60,000 to Kaine for his 2011 campaign, including $35,000 from Dominion Resources Inc., the Richmond-based utility that supplies electricity and natural gas to Virginia and other neighboring and eastern states. Читать дальше...

Students began occupying a part of Kelly's office because they wanted to see changes to the humanities college curriculum, which they said focused too narrowly on Western ideas and history. Kelly did not respond to requests for comment, but the private university provided a brief statement with her saying that she was grateful for the opportunity to serve the students and alumni.

Giants flop starters for final two games at Yankee Stadium, plus lineup, health updates NEW YORK — Manager Bruce Bochy said Buster Posey woke up feeling fine, tested his bruised right foot when he got to the ballpark and decided he could play. The Giants always wanted to restore Johnny Cueto behind Bumgarner but wanted to wait until they were sure the side muscle issue that hampered him in San Diego was gone. Mac Williamson’s start against a right-handed pitcher might be a one-day thing, or not, depending on how he plays Saturday. Читать дальше...

The well-dressed men who gathered in Cleveland's Ritz-Carlton bar after Donald Trump's speech accepting the Republican nomination for president prefer the term Europeanists, ''alt-right, or even white nationalists. They are also die-hard Trump supporters. [...] far from hiding in chat rooms or under white sheets, they cheered the GOP presidential nominee from inside the Republican National Convention over the last week. Several gathered in the luxury hotel well after midnight following Trump's Thursday address... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A new Illinois law limits how police can use devices that cast a wide net in gathering cellphone data and are at the center of a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department. "Cell site simulator technology too powerful to remain unregulated," Khadine Bennett, who is associate legislative director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, said in an emailed statement in which the group thanked the governor and Legislature for the new law. Privacy advocates worry that without limits... Читать дальше...

Disgusted by the mind-numbing trend of senseless, mass violence in recent years, the University of Florida engineering student — and putterer at heart — had been puzzling over ways people might protect themselves. Bloomfield, a 20-year-old UF junior from Ontario, said he pondered all kinds of ideas: entryway magnets that would ferret out weapons, a backpack that would turn into a shield, and a strapped-on, turtle shell-type shield that would protect one's back while running away from a shooter.... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The owner who planned to refurbish an abandoned 107-year-old school building is offering a $10,000 reward for information on whoever was responsible for a fire that destroyed it. The Kearney Hub says (http://bit.ly/2aheZV2 ) Thomas Johnson, of Juniata, put up the reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those who caused the July 5 fire south of Shelton.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A cache of more than 19,000 emails from Democratic party officials, leaked in advance of Hillary Clinton's nomination at the party's convention next week in Philadelphia, details the acrimonious split between the Democratic National Committee and Clinton's former rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders. [...] DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said the breach was a "serious incident" and a private contractor hired to sweep the organization's network had "moved as quickly as possible to... Читать дальше...

Mourners gather for funeral of slain Kansas police captain (AP) — Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral for a Kansas City, Kansas, police captain shot to death on duty. Kansas City, Kansas, police Capt. Robert Melton was fatally shot Tuesday by a suspect fleeing law enforcement.