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A photo taken on October 3, 1967 shows Chinese Chairman Mao Zedong. He is flanked by Prime Minister Zhu Enlai, left, and Defense Minister Lin Piao.(Photo: STR, AFP/Getty Images)
[h=3]China tries to forget 50th anniversary of Cultural Revolution<span style="color: Red;">*</span>[/h]Monday marks the 50th anniversary of the<span style="color: Red;">*</span>day Mao Zedong issued the order that began China's Cultural Revolution<span style="color: Red;">*</span>— a ten-year period of violence and chaos in which more than 1 million perceived counterrevolutionaries were imprisoned,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>killed or committed suicide and the economy was left in a shambles. Many witnesses, victims and participants<span style="color: Red;">*</span>of that era want an open discussion<span style="color: Red;">*</span>about what occurred to make sure nothing like that<span style="color: Red;">*</span>happens again. But China’s current Communist leaders would prefer to obliterate any memory of the<span style="color: Red;">*</span>embarrassing period for fear it might weaken their<span style="color: Red;">*</span>grip on power.
[h=3]Obama to award Medal of Valor to 13 police officers[/h]President Obama<span style="color: Red;">*</span>will award the nation's highest honor for law enforcement to 13 police officers Monday, recognizing officers who put themselves in harm's way<span style="color: Red;">*</span>— one fatally<span style="color: Red;">*</span>— to protect citizens.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>In a ceremony in the East Wing of the White House, Obama will present the Medal of Valor to officers such as<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Mario Gutierrez<span style="color: Red;">*</span>of Miami, for subduing a knife-wielding assailant who attempted to set off a massive gas explosion,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Robert Wilson III<span style="color: Red;">*</span>of Philadelphia, for drawing fire during an armed robbery, and suffering a fatal wound as he kept store employees and customers safe.
The remains of Philadelphia Police Officer Robert Wilson III are transferred during a winter rainstorm on March 14, 2015, in Philadelphia.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Matt Rourke, AP)
[h=3]Corruption trial for veteran congressman Chaka Fattah begins[/h]The corruption trial of 11-term Democratic congressman Chaka Fattah<span style="color: Red;">*</span>is due to start Monday. Fattah is accused of taking out<span style="color: Red;">*</span>an illegal $1 million campaign loan for his failed 2007 mayoral campaign and misusing<span style="color: Red;">*</span>federal funds to pay it back. Fattah says the FBI unfairly targeted him. He<span style="color: Red;">*</span>has represented the Philadelphia region for two decades and served on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. He lost his recent primary bid for reelection.
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In his first court appearance on federal racketeering charges, U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania proclaimed his innocence Tuesday and accused the Justice Department of making his family and friends collateral damage. (Aug. 18) AP
[h=3]Angelina Jolie to speak on global<span style="color: Red;">*</span>refugee crisis[/h]Angelina Jolie<span style="color: Red;">*</span>will speak on the global refugee crisis Monday. The actress, director and longtime<span style="color: Red;">*</span>U.N. special envoy will deliver the keynote address during a BBC News<span style="color: Red;">*</span>event called World On The Move, an entire day of programming dedicated to<span style="color: Red;">*</span>immigration issues. Jolie’s speech will be broadcast live<span style="color: Red;">*</span>on<span style="color: Red;">*</span>BBC World Service<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>BBC World News.
Angelina Jolie met with Syrian refugees in Lebanon in March 2016.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: PATRICK BAZ, AFP/Getty Images)
[h=3]Great ball of fire! 'Top Gun' turns 30<span style="color: Red;">*</span>[/h]It's hard to believe it was 30 years ago when Tom Cruise first took us on the highway to the danger zone. Although<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Top Gun<span style="color: Red;">*</span>did not endear itself to critics when it opened May 16, 1986 — it still scores an anemic<span style="color: Red;">*</span>55% positive rating<span style="color: Red;">*</span>on Rotten Tomatoes<span style="color: Red;">*</span>— fans worldwide have continued to turn to the Tony Scott-directed,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>jet-fueled adventure story of hot-dog pilots who love to push the envelope. The film<span style="color: Red;">*</span>celebrates its 30th anniversary on Monday<span style="color: Red;">*</span>with a new<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Blu-ray<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and Digital HD<span style="color: Red;">*</span>version and if you're anxious to know<span style="color: Red;">*</span>if Maverick is still dangerous take heart:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>producer<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Jerry Bruckheimer is trying to get a sequel off the ground.
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‘Top Gun’ star Tom Cruise talks about the challenges of shooting aerial footage for the film long before the development of GoPros. The movie, which marks its 30th anniversary on May 16, 2016, has been released in Digital HD. Paramount
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Weather: More storms are expected across the central U.S. Monday, while things should be beautiful in the Southeast.
Stocks:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>U.S. stock futures were higher Monday.
Be inspired:Lessons from 100-lb weight loss: dignity, respect and love.
TV Tonight: Wondering<span style="color: Red;">*</span>what to watch tonight? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Mike & Molly,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Jane the Virgin<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Castle.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>
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