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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation  |  Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED   » NEWS NOW   Proposed Ashland entry sign designs       ...       Fisher queen: Cricket helps biologists understand impacts of logging on habitat       ...       Backstage: 'Opera is a world onto its own'       ...       Proposed Ashland entry sign designs       ...       Fisher queen: Cricket helps biologists understand impacts of logging on habitat       ...       Backstage: 'Opera is a world onto its own'       ...           10 things to know for Thursday Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Oct. 8, 2015 at 6:39 AM Updated Oct 9, 2015 at 6:41 AM Posted Oct. 8, 2015 at 6:39 AM Updated Oct 9, 2015 at 6:41 AM »  Social News Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: Click here for more national and international news. 1. HOW SYRIAN MILITANT GROUP IS RECASTING ITSELF Ahrar al-Sham, or Free Men of Syria, whose fighters have links to al-Qaida, is trying to portray itself as a moderate force fighting both Assad and the Islamic State group to garner Western support. 2. FOREIGN HACKERS TARGETED CLINTON'S EMAIL SERVER Attempted cyberattacks originated in China, South Korea and Germany after she left office in early 2013, according to a congressional document obtained by The AP. 3. WHY COMING HOME IN SOUTH CAROLINA WILL SPELL HEARTBREAK FOR MANY As floodwaters caused by record rainfalls recede, residents are bracing for the harrowing reality of just how much they have lost. 4. WHO WILL FACE TOUGH QUESTIONS IN CONGRESS Volkswagen's top U.S. executive is expected to be grilled on Capitol Hill as the emissions scandal appears to be deepening. 5. HEROIN ADDICT GOES THROUGH PIONEERING PROGRAM The AP talks to Kylee Moriarty, who weathers ups and downs of getting clean after taking advantage of a police department's addict-amnesty initiative. 6. CHILDREN'S CANCER IN JAPAN COULD BE LINKED TO NUCLEAR CATASTROPHE A new study argues that thyroid cancer among kids in Fukushima is associated with the radiation that spewed from the disaster 4 ½ years ago. 7. AIRLINES WE LOVE TO HATE Fans of ultra-low-cost carriers say cheap tickets set them apart, but for many travelers the new discounters take the aggravation to another level. 8. BELARUS TARGETS INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM In the run-up to Sunday's presidential election, the government goes after journalists who seek to skirt state censorship by broadcasting from outside the country. 9. AMAZON CHALLENGES ETSY The company is launching its site for handcrafted goods called Handmade at Amazon, hoping to capitalize on shoppers' appetite for homemade goods. 10. NFL HAS SOME LITTLE-KNOWN RULES AND REGULATIONS Among them are "heads up," ''delay of game," ''same side," ''hipsters" and "roger that". DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Oct. 8, 2015 at 6:39 AM Updated Oct 9, 2015 at 6:41 AM » Comment or view comments   Reader Reaction »  STAY INFORMED   Email NewsLetter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed   Email newsletter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.    Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service  |  Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501