Murray’s Streak Ends With Loss to Anderson at U.S. Open

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andy Murray watched a 130 mph ace zoom by to create a two-set deficit at the U.S. Open, and then sat in his changeover chair and cursed at himself, over and over and over.

Published: September 6, 2015 at 08:00PM

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Joins Key Leaders from American Academy of Pediatrics and Pew Charitable Trusts to Call on Congress to Reauthorize Strong Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act during Remarks at National Press Club

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today delivered remarks at the National Press Club encouraging Congress to act quickly to reauthorize a strong Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and support the ongoing success of the healthier meals now being served in schools across the country. Vilsack was joined by American Academy of Pediatrics President Dr. Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP, and Jessica Donze Black, director of child nutrition at the Pew Charitable Trusts.

Source: The USDA.

Red Sox: 2B Dustin Pedroia activated from 15-day DL; team was 29-46 in games he started, 22-18 since going on DL (ESPN)

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Student Protests in South Africa Highlight Dissatisfaction With Pace of Change

By NORIMITSU ONISHI

Protests at the University of Cape Town and other campuses have exposed broader anger over policies that are believed to have mostly benefited a small black elite.

Published: September 9, 2015 at 12:00AM

Buzzing: Colin Trevorrow teases preparations for Star Wars: Episode IX with a studio-appropriate notebook

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Colin Trevorrow teases preparations for Star Wars: Episode IX with a studio-appropriate notebook

Colin Trevorrow’s take on the Star Wars universe may be years off, but that isn’t stopping the director from studying up on all things galaxies far…

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Follow Along: Our 2015 Back-to-School Tour

100 employers are here today for the White House Apprenticeship Summit.

What's that mean, exactly? Employers who have committed to expanding their apprenticeship programs and promoting apprenticeship to other employers are gathering together at the White House to talk about what's working, and what the Administration has done so far to prioritize job-driven training.

Great to see the progress that #PAGE ambassadors are making for entrepreneurs http://t.co/c4os7RrMhy

— Penny Pritzker (@PennyPritzker) September 8, 2015

One of the President's and Vice President's top priorities is creating more opportunity for hardworking Americans by advancing job-driven training initiatives that help workers acquire the skills they need to succeed in good jobs that are available right now. Hands-on apprenticeships, where workers earn and learn at the same time, are a proven path to good, secure middle class jobs — and yield an impressive return on investment for employers through increased productivity, reduced waster, and greater innovation.