The seemingly imminent strike on Syria has been averted if not just temporarily, as President Obama asks Congress to delay their vote on the proposed action against the middle eastern country, as the administration seeks to work with the U.N. Security Council to rid Syria of its chemical weapons through resolutions.
The stockmarket saw a big change today as it was announced that Alcoa will be replaced on the Dow-Jones Industrial Average after being included in the index for over 50 years. That company will be joined by Bank of America Corp and Hewlett-Packard Company.
Cal Worthington, the iconic used car salesman who dominated television car sale ads with his "dog spot" for decades died at the age of 92 while watching football on his ranch near Orlando, California.
Three marijuana retail stores will be permitted in San Juan County, one each on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez islands, under regulations proposed Sept. 4 by the Washington State Liquor Control Board to implement Initiative 502, which legalizes marijuana production, processing and retailing.