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3 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   Herb Rothschild: The year in review       ...       Guest Opinion: Gateway art process failed       ...       International Peace Day: Ashland Culture of Peace event Monday       ...       Herb Rothschild: The year in review       ...       Guest Opinion: Gateway art process failed       ...       International Peace Day: Ashland Culture of Peace event Monday       ...           10 things to know for Friday Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Sep. 18, 2015 at 6:49 AM Updated Sep 18, 2015 at 6:54 AM Posted Sep. 18, 2015 at 6:49 AM Updated Sep 18, 2015 at 6:54 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. WHAT TRUMP DIDN'T DO AT A TOWN HALL The Republican presidential front-runner declines to challenge a questioner in New Hampshire who incorrectly states that Obama is a Muslim and "not even an American." 2. SERBIA ANGERED BY CROATIAN MOVE Croatia closes all of its border crossings with Serbia except for one after straining to cope with some 13,000 refugees who entered the country after Hungary closed off its border in the last two days. 3. HOW CURRENT WAVE OF MIGRATION COMPARES HISTORICALLY The number of refugees globally stands at a record 60 million, and draws comparisons with World War II, yet it pales to the internal movement within China, where about 253 million rural farmers have moved to cities for work. 4. HOUSE BILLS MAY MOLLIFY CONSERVATIVES GOP leaders are on track to pass a measure targeting Planned Parenthood and another curbing some abortion procedures. 5. WHY THE FED HAS YET TO RAISE RATES Economists say the central bank needs to see a stable dollar, steady oil prices and a stronger job market before it would consider raising interest rates. 6. WHO IS CRITICIZING POPE Francis plans to meet with Cuba's president and its priests, its young and its sick, its churchgoers and its seminarians. But not its dissidents, sparking bitter critiques. 7. COMMUNITIES MAKING EFFORTS TO BECOME 'DEMENTIA FRIENDLY' As recognition, diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's increases, U.S. cities are embracing efforts to make it easier for the stricken in their everyday interactions. 8. WOMEN MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM SOME MILITARY ROLES The Marine Corps is expected to ask that women not be allowed to compete for several front-line combat jobs, inflaming tensions between Navy and Marine leaders. 9. HE. SHE. ZE. THEY. Many colleges now let or encourage transgender, genderqueer students choose their pronouns. 10. BRONCOS SHOCK CHIEFS WITH LATE RALLY Denver cornerback Bradley Roby returns Jamaal Charles' second fumble 21 yards for a touchdown with 27 seconds remaining, stunning Kansas City 31-24. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Sep. 18, 2015 at 6:49 AM Updated Sep 18, 2015 at 6:54 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 2015 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