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[h=4]The Short List: Obama scores on Iran deal; meet Homo naledi; NYPD claims case of mistaken identity[/h]Out of the loop today? We've got what you missed on Obama's win on Iran, Homo naeldi and a case of mistaken identity.
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Republicans say fight over Iran nuke deal ain't over yet
President Obama scored a big win Thursday as Senate Democrats blocked a resolution to reject the Iran nuclear deal. The House and Senate has a week to vote for a resolution of disapproval, or the agreement will take effect. What is the deal anyway? It means the U.S. and five other world powers will lift sanctions on Iran. In return, Iran says it<span style="color: Red;">*</span>won't develop nuclear weapons, at least for a decade. Republicans, particularly those running for president in 2016, had strong words of opposition: "It's going to be holy hell," said Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Today's Senate vote on the Iran deal is a historic step toward preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The world is safer for it.
— President Obama (@POTUS) September 10, 2015
A cave of wonders. And deep inside, a new human species. Meet Homo naledi.
Tantalizing fossils were discovered in the dark reaches of a cave called Rising Star in South Africa. They're being billed as the newest branch on the human evolutionary tree.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>What the scientists found. Naledi is a strange mishmash of parts. It had hands and feet much like those of other members of the biological group called Homo, which includes, Homo sapiens (i.e., us). Its brain, though, was only about as big as an orange. Who the scientists were. It took a team including six female scientists, chosen for their small size and research expertise, to retrieve the fossils. One slot leading to the fossil chamber is just over 7 inches wide. Why "naledi"? It's the word for "star" in the African language Sotho. How old are the bones,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>really? The fossils' age is unknown, but they could be more than 2.5 million years old. Or they could be relatively recent — in the grand scheme of things. Homo sapiens emerged in Africa roughly 200,000 years ago, so the bones are at least that old. More on the naledi fossils from National Geographic.
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Scientists are revealing details about their discovery of a treasure-trove of fossils in a South African cave that they believe is one of the richest collections of an early-human species ever found. USA TODAY
NYPD says ex-tennis player was thrown to the ground in case of mistaken identity
The latest face in the use of excessive force may be a familiar one. American ex-tennis player James Blake was standing in front of his hotel this week when he was tackled to the ground and cuffed by a plainclothes NYPD officer. New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said it was a case of mistaken identity, and Blake "looks like the twin brother" of the suspect. Though Bratton defended the officer, he said he'd like to apologize to Blake in person. Tennis stars have come out in force<span style="color: Red;">*</span>in support of<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Blake, including Andy Roddick who tweeted: "James is the most honest and straightforward guy I know. It's ridiculous what happened." Blake, for his part, said: "I do think most cops are doing a great job keeping us safe,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>but when you police with reckless abandon, you need to be held accountable."
In this Aug. 27, 2012, file photo, James Blake returns a shot to Lukas Lacko at the 2012 US Open.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Kathy Willens, AP)
One and done: One engine fire is plenty for this pilot
British Airways pilot Chris Henkey is done. He's calling it quits —<span style="color: Red;">*</span>his<span style="color: Red;">*</span>choice, assisted undoubtedly<span style="color: Red;">*</span>by the absolute fear that comes with, say,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>piloting a plane with an engine<span style="color: Red;">*</span>engulfed in flames. "It's safe to say I'm finished flying," Henkey said.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>We can't blame him. All<span style="color: Red;">*</span>159 passengers and 13 crewmembers aboard a<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Las Vegas-to-London flight<span style="color: Red;">*</span>were safely evacuated<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Tuesday from a Boeing 777-200 after the jet's left engine caught fire. Instead of taking off, passengers were diverted to an emergency door, where they slid down an inflatable slide to the safety of the<span style="color: Red;">*</span>tarmac. Henkey said<span style="color: Red;">*</span>the life-threatening emergency was<span style="color: Red;">*</span>a<span style="color: Red;">*</span>first in his 42-year career — <span style="color: Red;">*</span>and he was set to retire soon anyway. Although<span style="color: Red;">*</span>he was supposed to do<span style="color: Red;">*</span>one last route to Barbados,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"it's looking unlikely for the moment," he added.
When it comes the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, Apple didn’t fall too far from its tree
Sure, they made it a little rosier (like, seriously, there’s a<span style="color: Red;">*</span>“rose gold”<span style="color: Red;">*</span>version) and a little faster, but all in all it’s a lot of the same … including that hefty price tag. This year, however, Apple announced<span style="color: Red;">*</span>a new leasing plan<span style="color: Red;">*</span>for users to pay for the phone on a month-to-month basis. That price tag still a little steep for you? Try<span style="color: Red;">*</span>selling your current iPhone. Places like Gazelle, Amazon and eBay will surely take your phone for something – just don’t forget to reset it and wipe away all those selfies.
If you only read one thing tonight:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Latest military lab concerns involve plague bacteria, deadly viruses
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Today in Election<span style="color: Red;">*</span>2016: The Democratic presidential candidates will have six debates — and just six. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, chair of the Democratic National Committee, said<span style="color: Red;">*</span>she won’t budge on the number sanctioned by the party – despite criticism from hopeful Martin O'Malley, who says the process is rigged to favor Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, a newly published <span style="color: Red;">*</span>Rolling Stone article shows GOP front-runner Donald Trump mocking fellow candidate Carly Fiorina’s looks, while Rolling Stone rocker Keith Richards says of Trump, “I do find him refreshing. He’s cut through a lot of crap.”
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The U.S. Justice Department<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and the Manhattan District Attorney's office will<span style="color: Red;">*</span>devote a combined $79 million to combat the accumulation of untested sexual assault kits held by police agencies across the nation.
Nearly 14 years after the 2001 terrorist attacks, the National Archives released a trove of photographs depicting the Bush administration as it<span style="color: Red;">*</span>dealt<span style="color: Red;">*</span>with an unimaginable crisis. Swipe through to get an insider's look.
Have you seen it? Weatherman<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Liam Dutton pronounces "Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch" like a boss. (Yes, it's a real place.)
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UK weatherman, Liam Dutton, has everyone playing and replaying a clip in which he effortlessly pronounced the name of a Welch village called, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Mara Montalbano (@maramontalbano) has the story. Buzz60
Oh, yes, she just did! That's right, Jennifer Lawrence, the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, admitted that<span style="color: Red;">*</span>she's<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Googled herself. "You try being 22, having a period and staying away from Google. I once Googled ‘Jennifer Lawrence Ugly.’ "<span style="color: Red;">*</span>But Lawrence has learned to separate that public persona from her personal life. She added:<span style="color: Red;">*</span><span style="color: Red;">*</span>"And I just try to acknowledge that this scrutiny is stressful, and that anyone would find it stressful. So I’ve got to try to let it go, and try to be myself, and focus on important things, like picking up dog poop."<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Yep, we here at the Short List can completely relate. We are<span style="color: Red;">*</span>all<span style="color: Red;">*</span>about poop pickup. Move over,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Amy Schumer; JLaw’s new BFFs are in town.
J.K. Rowling says we've been pronouncing Voldemort's name wrong all this time.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>We might as well burn our Harry Potter fan club badges.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Everything is a lie.
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Contributing: Erin Kelly, Ben Mutzabaugh, Eli Blumenthal, Ryan Carey-Mahoney,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY;<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Traci Watson, Hoai-Tran Bui, Special for USA TODAY; Nina Mandell, For the Win; Nick McCarvel, Special for USA TODAY Sports
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