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Missy Elliott drops surprise 'Iconology' EP and new single 'Throw It Back'

"Iconology" -- Elliot's first album since 2005's "The Cookbook" -- is really more of an EP, boasting a lean five tracks, two of which are the same but one is delivered a cappella. "Please don't steal my style/I might cuss you out/What you doin' now/I did for a while," Missy raps on "Throw It Back," reminding everyone of just who they're dealing with and what she brought to the game back in the day. "Let’s #ThrowItBack to a time when music just felt good and made us want to dance! Sincerely, Dr. Melissa 'Missy' Elliott #ICONOLOGY," Missy tweeted Tuesday afternoon, as she revealed the project's cover art.

France to deploy celebrated cuisine to ease G-7 tensions

As tensions loom over this weekend's G-7 summit of world leaders in France, the country is counting on one key asset to cheer up the event: food. France hosts the summit of seven advanced economies starting Saturday in the southwestern seaside resort of Biarritz, known for its surfers, casino on the beach, luxury houses from the 19th century, and gastronomic specialties. The French presidency has chosen five local chefs, all with Michelin stars, to prepare lunches and dinners that will highlight the region's products.

Putin orders Russia to respond after US missile test

President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian military on Friday to work out a quid pro quo response after the test of a new U.S. missile banned under a now-defunct arms treaty. In Sunday's test, a modified ground-launched version of a U.S. Navy Tomahawk cruise missile accurately struck its target more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) away. The test came after Moscow and Washington withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

U.S. new home sales drop sharply, point to more housing weakness

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes sank more than expected in July, a sign that the housing market continued in low gear despite lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market. The Commerce Department said on Friday new home sales dropped 12.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 635,000 units last month. Economists had expected a sales pace of 649,000 units.

China announces tariffs on $75 billion of US goods as Trump heads to G7 summit in France

Just as President Donald Trump was preparing to meet world leaders to discuss the global economy and his trade wars, China on Friday announced it would impose tariffs on $75 billion worth of U.S. imports in retaliation for duty hikes the United States pledged to slap on Chinese imports starting next month. The announcement also came just before the chairman of the Federal Reserve gave a speech investors and analysts planned to scrutinize for signs of how the central bank would address worries of a slowing economy -- and as President Trump sent mixed messages on tax cuts.

Jeffrey Epstein: Allegations of child rape linked to disgraced financier being investigated by French prosecutors

The chief prosecutor in Paris has announced an investigation into the alleged rape of children and other charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The disgraced financier was facing accusations of child trafficking when he apparently committed suicide in his jail cell in New York this month,More follows…

Court revives challenge to Minnesota same-sex marriage video law

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Paul, Minnesota, said a lower court erred in dismissing Angel and Carl Larsen's constitutional challenge to a state antidiscrimination law. It revived two claims by the couple and their company, Telescope Media Group, and ordered a lower court judge to consider whether they are entitled to a preliminary injunction. A spokesman for Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, whose office defended the law, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Powell: U.S. in 'favorable' place, Fed will 'act as appropriate'

The U.S. economy is in a "favorable place" and the Federal Reserve will "act as appropriate" to keep the current economic expansion on track, Fed chair Jerome Powell said on Friday in remarks that gave few clues about whether the central bank will cut interest rates at its next meeting or not. The chair, under pressure from President Donald Trump to cut rates soon and deeply, listed a series of economic and geopolitical risks that the Fed is monitoring -- many of them, Powell noted, linked to the administration's trade war with China and other countries.

'Shallow' sets record as longest-charting winner of Best Original Song Oscar

After 45 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100, "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper has finally fallen off the chart. "Shallow" has spent more weeks on the Hot 100 than any other track that's won the Oscar for Best Original Song. It was No. 1 for just one of those weeks: the week of March 9, after Gaga and her three co-writers took home the Academy Award on Feb. 24.

Woman arrested for allegedly killing her baby, teen daughter: Police

Linda Nguyen, 47, was arrested for the deaths of her two daughters, who were found Tuesday in their garage in Ontario, about 40 miles east of Los Angeles, according to Ontario police. The gruesome discovery was made on Tuesday by the children's father when he arrived home, prompting him to call police, Russell said at a news conference on Wednesday.

Mr. B, an adorable 'jumbo-sized' cat up for adoption, wins over the internet

A brown and white short-haired tabby named Mr. B -- short for BeeJay -- is going up for adoption at Morris Animal Refuge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and pet lovers lost it trying to get their paws on the unbelievably large cat. "We are excited to find him a home soon, but he's not quite ready to go home yet.

Handwritten notes highlight British Queen Victoria's grief

British royal documents including Queen Victoria's heart-wrenching, handwritten account of her husband Prince Albert's death have been put online, offering a firsthand account of her overwhelming grief. Images of Victoria's leather-bound notebook have been uploaded as part of thousands of documents and photos on the website www.albert.rct.uk that went online Friday to mark next week's 200th anniversary of Albert's birth.

Polish official: Deadly lightning storm like terror attack

A Polish emergency official on Friday likened the deadly lightning storm over the Tatra Mountains that killed at least five people and injured more than 150 to a terror attack in terms of the number of casualties and some of the wounds. Two people remain missing after multiple lightning strikes hit the Giewont peak and other places in the Tatras on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The thunderstorm, which witnesses said came suddenly on a day that began with clear weather, produced an unimaginable emergency in the popular trekking region, said Jan Krzysztof, head of the TOPR Tatra emergency service.

What Kelly Ripa posted on Instagram that has Mark Consuelos 'sobbing'

What Kelly Ripa posted on Instagram that has Mark Consuelos 'sobbing' originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.comKelly Ripa shared a touching photo Thursday of her daughter's christening.With Lola off to college soon, the talk show host reflected on how fast her children with husband Mark Consuelos have grown up."2001 from your Christening to college. In the blink of an eye. I’m not crying. You’re crying," she wrote, adding, "(Actually Daddy’s sobbing). ...

Billionaire conservative icon David Koch dies at 79

Billionaire David Koch, a conservative force in American politics, has died, his brother Charles Koch confirmed in a statement on Friday. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother David. Anyone who worked with David surely experienced his giant personality and passion for life," Charles Koch wrote in a statement, adding that his brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer 27 years ago.

Seth Moulton to drop out of Democratic primary race

Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton plans to exit the Democratic presidential primary race on Friday, becoming the second 2020 candidate to drop out this week as the field narrows. Moulton is set to announce the end of his campaign during remarks to the Democratic National Committee. Moulton focused on mental health treatment after revealing his own struggles on that front as a combat veteran.

Seth Moulton to drop out of Democratic primary race

Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton plans to exit the Democratic presidential primary race on Friday, becoming the second 2020 candidate to drop out this week as the field narrows. Moulton is set to announce the end of his campaign during remarks to the Democratic National Committee. Moulton focused on mental health treatment after revealing his own struggles on that front as a combat veteran.

Representative Seth Moulton ends bid for Democratic presidential nomination

Representative Seth Moulton, who mounted a long-shot bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, ended his campaign on Friday, warning that the party must now decide how far left it wants to move. "Today, I want to use this opportunity ... to announce that I am ending my campaign for president," Moulton will say at a speech before the Democratic National Committee meeting in San Francisco, according to remarks provided by his campaign. Moulton, a 40-year-old Iraq War veteran who plans to seek re-election to the district he represents in Massachusetts, failed to garner the support he needed to qualify for any of debates.

Taylor Swift drops 'Lover' album: 5 things to know about the game-changer

Taylor Swift drops 'Lover' album: 5 things to know about the game-changer originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.comAfter what's felt like an eternity, the day all Swifties have been waiting for is here: Taylor Swift has released her album "Lover."And while Swift is known for her creative, lyrical prowess, there's also so much more that makes "Lover" so special, including the cameos, its instant success and how it's the first album she owns herself.(MORE: Taylor Swift performs live on 'GMA,' reveals she'll re-record her old albums)Here are five things to know and "love" about "Lover. ...

Billionaire industrialist and conservative donor David Koch dies at age 79

Billionaire industrialist David Koch, a driving force behind conglomerate Koch Industries who as one of the world's richest people became a major financier of conservative causes and political candidates, has died at age 79, his brother said on Friday. Charles Koch, Koch Industries Inc's chairman, disclosed the death in a statement that touched on his younger brother's lengthy battle with prostate cancer and his philanthropic contributions to medical research, education and the arts. Koch, a philanthropist and patron of cultural and medical institutions, amassed his vast wealth with a large ownership stake in Koch Industries, the Wichita, Kansas-based company he ran with Charles.