WORLD NEWS DIGEST
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria (dated Aug 22)
http://usun.state.gov/remarks/7404
Statement on World Humanitarian Day (dated Aug 19th)
http://usun.state.gov/remarks/7403
Statement on the Attack on the Terrain Compound in Juba, South Sudan (dated Aug 15th)
http://usun.state.gov/remarks/7402
From the US State Dept: Additional Funding for Kenya and Somalia
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2016/08/261192.htm
United States Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Somalia
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2016/08/261171.htm
Recognizing One Year of Re-established Diplomatic Relations with Cuba: Talking to Our Neighbor through an Open Door
http://blogs.state.gov/stories/2016/07/21/recognizing-one-year-re-established-diplomatic-relations-cuba-talking-our
NEWS FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER
Set differences aside and end 'humanitarian shame' in Syria, UN aid chief tells Security Council
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54731#.V7xvLZgrKVA
UN chief urges all to build on sustainable development effects of 2016 Olympic Games
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54730#.V7xvXpgrKVA
Nigeria: With thousands in urgent need, UN health agency scales up emergency response
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54729#.V7xvi5grKVA
As ICC trial opens, Malian extremist admits guilt to destroying historic sites in Timbuktu
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54728#.V7xwAJgrKVA
'All of humanity is part of this story,' UNESCO says on Day to remember slavery and its abolition
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54732#.V7xwQpgrKVA
New UN report lays bare widespread ISIL ‘atrocities’ committed against Yazidis in Iraq
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=54709#.V7xwkpgrKVA
In other world news headlines...
IS struggles to retain grip as it loses ground in Iraq (AP)
Turkey launches new artillery strikes at IS in Syria (AP)
Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal hears about forced marriages (AP))
NATIONAL DIGEST
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/08/22/president-obama-honors-outstanding-mathematics-and-science-teachers
THE WHITE HOUSE: Weekly Address: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/08/20/weekly-address-celebrating-100th-anniversary-national-park-service
THE WHITE HOUSE: White House Appoints 2016-2017 Class of White House Fellows
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/08/22/white-house-appoints-2016-2017-class-white-house-fellows
US DEFENSE DEPT: Pentagon Press Secretary Reports on Counter-ISIL Fight, Condemns Attack on Turkey
http://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/921897/pentagon-press-secretary-reports-on-counter-isil-fight-condemns-attack-on-turkey
FDA: FDA Statement on Medical Device User Fee Agreement (MDUFA)
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm517609.htm
FDA: FDA allows marketing of first-of-kind computerized cognitive tests to help assess cognitive skills after a head injury
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm517526.htm
EPA: EPA Announces 2nd International Environmental Youth Symposium for High School Juniors and Seniors and College and University Students and Professors
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-2nd-international-environmental-youth-symposium-high-school-juniors-and
EPA: EPA Proposes Plan to Improve Effectiveness of Groundwater Cleanup in Vestal, N.Y. Public Meeting: Aug. 30 at 7:00 p.m., Vestal Town Hall
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-plan-improve-effectiveness-groundwater-cleanup-vestal-ny-public-meeting
EPA and U. S. Steel to discuss proposed Great Lakes Legacy Act cleanup plan for Spirit Lake site
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-u-s-steel-discuss-proposed-great-lakes-legacy-act-cleanup-plan-spirit-lake-site
CDC: Breastfeeding Rates Continue To Rise
http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2016/p0822-breastfeeding-rates.html
IRS: The National Taxpayer Advocate Wants to Hear from You: Olson to Hold Public Forum on Taxpayer Service Needs in San Antonio on Aug. 30
https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/the-national-taxpayer-advocate-wants-to-hear-from-you-olson-to-hold-public-forum-on-taxpayer-service-needs-in-san-antonio-on-aug-30
IRS Launches New Sharing Economy Resource Center on IRS.gov, Provides Tips for Emerging Business Area
https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-launches-new-sharing-economy-resource-center-on-irsgov
In other national news....
In re-election bid, Ohio senator keeps safe distance from Trump (REU)
Commentary: The (likely) real story behind Colin Powell’s email advice to Hillary Clinton (REU)
Biden tells Baltic states: Don't take Trump seriously (REU)
NOTEPAD NEWS
In today's video clip The Port meeting subject on the terminal improvement project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1F_MzvQudM
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related story: Clallam County Historical Society prepares huge sale set to start this weekend in Port Angeles---PDN
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
The Days of Creation:
Literal Days or Long Ages?
What does the word "day" mean in the Bible account of creation? Does it refer to literal days or long ages? Are there long ages between the days? Consider this brief summary.
Are the days of creation literal days or long ages ("Progressive Creation")? Is the Genesis account of creation literal history and fact, or is it symbol, myth, and legend? Can the Bible teaching about creation be harmonized with the claims of evolution and many "scientists" that the earth and life developed gradually over billions of years? Does it really matter? Consider the evidence in the Bible itself.---Gospel Way
