Morning news brief
Trump says U.S. should take ownership of Gaza, U.S. sends first planeload of migrants to holding facility at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba, Trump administration puts all USAID workers on leave.
Coca-Cola Revives Surge, A Citrus-Flavored Soda
Introduced as a competitor to Pepsi's Mountain Dew, Surge was discontinued in 2003 due to poor sales. It maintained an outspoken, cult-like following
Chinese City Creates Sidewalk Lane For Smartphone Users
Authorities there say the lane is supposed to remind people that texting while walking may cause "unnecessary collisions."
Funeral Home Offers Drive-Thru Lane To View Loved One
As you pull up to the window at the Paradise Funeral Chapel in Saginaw, Mich., curtains draw back to reveal the casket, as music plays from overhead.
Apple's U2 Album Promotion Backfires
U2 and Apple teamed up for what Apple's CEO called, "the largest album release of all time." They released U2's album, Songs of Innocence, for free to everyone with an iTunes account.
Toxic Algae Problem Likely To Get Worse Before It Gets Better
The issue of blue-green algae in lakes took the spotlight in August after the Ohio city of Toledo banned its drinking water for two days. Toledo could be a wake-up call for people around Lake Erie.
White House Works To Get Congressional Support On ISIS Plan
As the president assembles a coalition against ISIS, he'll need congressional support. A continuing resolution to fund the government may offer hints as to how much cooperation he'll get from the GOP.
App Provides A New Way To Make A Tough Decision
If you are contemplating an agonizing choice, try Cloverpop. It's an app that asks you a series of questions about the decision you're trying to make, and assigns a value to each response.