August 20, 2014 (San Diego's East County)--East County Magazine's World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
U.S.
- The 65 people who might run for president in 2016 (The Hill)
- Obama: Entire world “appalled” at ISIS execution of journalist Foley (The Hill)
- U.S. tried to rescue hostages in Syria, but couldn’t find them (CBS)
- Texas Governor Rick Perry turns self in on felony charges (USA Today)
- Could Islamic militants in Iraq bring their fight to America? (+video) (CS Monitor)
- Grand jury to mull Michael Brown case (CNN)
- Shock video: St. Louis cops gun down man (Huffington Post)
- Government Watchdogs Complain Of Closed Doors Set Up By White House (NPR)
INTERNATIONAL
- Kidnapping westerners is big business (USA Today)
- Exclusive: Islamic State militants grab new weapon - Iraqi wheat (Reuters)
- Brazilian Presidential Candidate Campos Dies In Plane Crash (NPR)
- Rights group says Chinese police open fire on Tibetan protesters (Reuters)
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