Dog Swims Over 6 Miles to Reunite With Family After Falling Off Boat in Lake Michigan

By AVIANNE TAN

Rylee, a 10-month-old Belgian Malinois, was reunited with her owners on Aug. 29, 2016, after she apparently swam over six miles to shore after falling off a boat in the middle of Lake Michigan on Aug. 28, 2016.

A dog that recently fell overboard in the middle of Lake Michigan apparently swam over six miles back to shore and walked over 12 miles more to a campground where she was reunited with her family the following day.

Edward Casas, 56, told ABC News today that he had been boating with his wife, 49-year-old Kristin Casas, on Sunday, when they they encountered a mechanical problem.

Edward said he believes their son's 10-month-old puppy, Rylee, must have fallen overboard while he was down in the engine room figuring out the issue and his wife was on top of the boat steering.

"Our hearts just sank," he said. "We were gone for maybe 10 minutes, and then we couldn't find her anywhere on the boat and she was nowhere to be seen in the water."

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Edward said he immediately made a "'mayday dog overboard' call over the radio."

Rylee, a 10-month-old Belgian Malinois, was reunited with her owners on Aug. 29, 2016, after she apparently swam over six miles to shore after falling off a boat in the middle of Lake Michigan on Aug. 28, 2016.

One of several fishermen who responded to the call connected Edward to his wife, Lynn Fiedor, who runs a volunteer group in the area called the Lost Dog Search Team.

Fiedor told ABC News today that when she learned Rylee was training to be a search-and-rescue dog and that she was a Belgian Malinois -- a working breed known for its intelligence and athleticism -- she "had no doubt in her mind" the pup would "find her way back to shore."

"From there, it was just a matter of getting the word out as much as I could so that everyone in the area would be looking for this dog when she got to shore," Fiedor said. She explained that she called the local sheriff's office, park rangers, Coast Guard and even posted an alert to her group's Facebook page.

Though no one had reported seeing Rylee Sunday evening, Fiedor said hope came in the form of a call the following morning.

Rylee, a 10-month-old Belgian Malinois, was reunited with her owners on Aug. 29, 2016, after she apparently swam over six miles to shore after falling off a boat in the middle of Lake Michigan on Aug. 28, 2016.

"A lady said she had seen the dog going into the Platte River Campground," Fiedor said. "It was amazing. She literally swam over six miles and walked over 12 miles more through the woods."

Fiedor immediately alerted Edward and Kristin about the sighting, and the couple was able to drive to the campground area thanks to a local harbormaster who let them borrow his truck.

Fiedor then explained to the couple the best ways to attract lost dogs and had the couple mark their scent around the truck before lying down with Rylee's food and toys.

Just a little while after Edward started squeaking one of Rylee's favorite toys while laying on the ground, the pup emerged from woods and joyfully greeted at them, Fiedor said.

Rylee, a 10-month-old Belgian Malinois, was reunited with her owners on Aug. 29, 2016, after she apparently swam over six miles to shore after falling off a boat in the middle of Lake Michigan on Aug. 28, 2016.

Edward told ABC News there "was a lot of sobbing and a lot of hugging."

"Let me tell you, I'm not the kind of guy that cries but oh did this make me cry," he said. "I am so proud of this dog and so proud of and grateful for Lynn [Fiedor]."

Kristin told ABC News today, "Lynn is truly an angel walking on Earth with us -- heart of gold, tenacity, relentless, loving and determined. ... Just like Rylee!"

The couple added that their 18-year-old son away at college, Colin Casas, technically owns Rylee and that he was also relieved after hearing the good news.

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How Ashley Graham Stole the Show at the VMAs

by JANELLE OKWODU

Though it’s tempting to imagine celebrity style comes together off the cuff, most appearances require hours of discussion and planning. When Ashley Grahamarrived at the VMAs, it was instant red carpet perfection; the striking gown, the wet-look hair, and the bling all combined to create a look that was effortlessly sexy. For Graham and her stylist Jeff K. Kim, it all began with a simple idea—how to showcase the best of Graham’s personal style while staying true to the night’s daring spirit. “With Ashley, I wanted to obviously make sure that she stood out within the crowd of these outlandish looks, but kept true to who she is,” says Kim. “A touch of sexy, femininity, and of course, a lot of luxury.” For her part, Graham wanted to provide viewers with the kind of inspiration she never saw growing up. “I don’t think there was one iconic look that fully inspired me, because for so long, I rarely saw women my size on red carpets having high-fashion moments,” says Graham. “I wanted to remind curvy women that there shouldn’t be any fashion rules placed upon us.”

The choice of a beaded Naeem Khan dress reflected all the right qualities. Transparent silver and covered with intricate beads, the one-of-a-kind piece was a knockout—and the sole look Kim selected for the evening. “Ashley trusted me to come up with something amazing for this red carpet—and of course, I made sure I delivered!” Putting an emphasis on Graham’s physique without delving into risqué territory, the gown’s hand beading added an extra touch of extravagance. “The artisanal craftsmanship behind the beading of the dress [added to the beauty], also the dress being sheer really added a sensual, dramatic factor.” According to Graham, all the luxe touches put her in the right mood. “I felt empowered, confident, and totally sexy,” says Graham. “I knew I wanted to show off my body and my curves, so the Naeem Khan dress was perfect.” With her makeup artist, Vincent Oquendo, providing smoky eyes and thick lashes and Renato Campora on hand to change Graham’s bob into tousled waves, the transformation was almost complete. “My haircut elevated the look and made it even chicer, and the makeup was the perfect finishing touch.”

Naturally, Graham’s ensemble didn’t go unnoticed; she even got a shout-out from a fellow bombshell. “Kim Kardashian called me the most beautiful lady in the world!” shared Graham, who posted an Instagram with the star in their accidentally coordinated looks. The positive reaction came as no surprise to her stylist, who said “Ashley is so stunning on her own—so the truth is, is that she could wear anything and give the look the wow factor.”

We’re getting ready for the #VMAs with supermodel Ashley Graham as she puts on the finishing touches of her red carpet look.

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Crystal Palace Sign Remy

Crystal Palace Sign Remy

Crystal Palace are pleased to announce the signing of Loic Remy from Chelsea on a season-long loan. 

The striker played under Alan Pardew at Newcastle United during the 2013/14 season where he hit 14 goals in 27 appearances and becomes the Eagles’ fifth signing of the summer.

Capped 31 times by France, Remy has represented Lyon, Lens, Nice and Marseille in his homeland, winning two French Cups with the latter, before arriving in England with Queens Park Rangers in January 2013. 

After a successful stint on loan at the Magpies he was signed by Chelsea from QPR in September 2014. He has scored 12 times for the Blues in 47 appearances and lifted the Premier League and League Cup during his first season at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking about his move, the 29-year-old said: "This is a very good chance for me and a big opportunity. It was very important to know Alan Pardew as he is a very good manager and I am happy to be here."

After being reunited with the striker, Pardew added: “Loic has been a target of mine throughout this transfer window and I’m delighted the deal has been done. I brought him to Newcastle so I know what he is capable of and I am convinced he will be a quality addition to our squad as we evolve.  

"Loic has international and Champions League experience as well as being a Premier League title winner and is the latest example of the high calibre of players we have brought into the club during this transfer window."  

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Tomi Lahren to Colin Kaepernick: “If This Country Disgusts You So Much, Leave”

BY JUSTIN GREEN

Sounds awfully familiar to someone else in the news…

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This Is How Sabyasachi’s Showstopper, Kareena Kapoor Gave All Of Us Pregnancy Goals This Is How Sabyasachi’s Showstopper, Kareena Kapoor Gave All Of Us Pregnancy Goals Kusha Kapila

This Is How Sabyasachi’s Showstopper, 

Kareena Kapoor Gave All Of Us Pregnancy Goals This Is How Sabyasachi’s Showstopper, Kareena Kapoor Gave All Of Us Pregnancy Goals

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After weeks of speculation, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan decided to hit a high note. Last night, at the Grand Finale of Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai, as designer Sabyashachi Mukherjee conjured up an exquisite vision for the onlookers, Kareena stepped in as the showstopper of the night. And everyone let out a collective cheer as she embraced her baby bump in an olive green outfit. The Symphony Orhestra of India dished out heart-melting music, meanwhile.

Channelling her inner begum, Kareena was doing extremely well on the signature-Sabyasachi coy aesthetic. That was until the attendees of the show cheered her on, compelling Bebo to blow a flying kiss. We think this is exactly how the actress intends to enjoy the remaining months of her pregnancy – unabashed and fierce.

While this isn’t the first time a pregnant woman has walked the ramp for a designer (Supermodel Carol Garcious revealed her baby bump on the ramp back in 2015 for, while walking for Gaurang Shah), this is definitely the first time a Bollywood leading lady decided to take the plunge. Kudos to women like Kareena for carrying the baton of body-positivity.

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4 Ways Successful Middle Class Families Invest

4 Ways Successful Middle Class Families Invest

Partner Content By Stash

Although the U.S. government clearly defines what it means to live in poverty, it doesn’t provide the same clarity for what it means to be “middle class." You tend to hear a lot about this group during presidential election years, as middle class families make up the majority of American households.

What exactly is “middle class" ? Economists slice and dice it in many ways, but the most typical definition categorizes families as middle class by their annual household income. The Pew Research Center defines middle class families as those that earn between $46,960 and $140,900 annually. Other sources draw the line around typical middle class aspirations like home ownership, vacations, and college funds for children. Middle class families also aspire to plan for their future through investment and retirement accounts.

So how are they doing? It turns out that only 45% of middle class adults have investment accounts. You can learn from their success and start investing for your own future today.

Here are 4 investing tips you can learn from successful middle class families:

1. Don’t Wait Until You Have “Enough” to Start Investing.

After paying for the essentials, such as housing, food, utilities, and transportation, you need to decide what to do with your discretionary income. Investing isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind, and if you really stopped to think about it, you might be putting off investing because you don’t think you have enough to start. Successful middle class families recognize that they may never feel financially “ready” to start investing. There will always be competing forces claiming rights to the money in your wallet. Make the decision to start today, with just a little bit. You can always add to it as your financial situation changes. What you can’t do is make up lost time. With interest rates as low as they currently are, that cash you have sitting in your savings account is likely losing purchasing power over time.

2. Work on Multiple Financial Goals at the Same Time.

Remember those typical middle class aspirations - home ownership, vacations, college education, and retirement? Start to tackle them all at once. If you wait to start investing until you pay off your mortgage, you may be eligible for social security before you start. Tackle high-interest debt like credit cards aggressively, as compounding is working against you. But then you’re in a prime situation to flip the power of compounding in your own favor. The secret behind the math is that your earnings, no matter how small in the beginning, have the potential to make earnings, too. And that’s why you can’t afford to wait even 5 years before you start.

3. Educate Yourself on the Benefits of What’s Out There.

There’s a lot out there for middle class families to take advantage of -- and tax benefits for doing it, too. For example, Roth IRAs are tax-favorable for everyone, but particularly lower wage earners, and earnings on 529 college accounts are not subject to federal tax or state tax when used for education expenses. If your employer doesn’t provide a 401k, find a way to start investing on your own and learn as you go.

4. Find Low-Cost Alternatives to Expensive Financial Advisors.

High income and spending power bring a particular kind of luxury service. “White glove” financial service - the kind where a personal financial advisor picks up the phone and calls you when the market drops - is an expensive luxury that often makes sense for the wealthy, but not for everyone else. But with the rise of technology, you no longer have to have significant amounts of money in order to be taken seriously by the financial industry. And without large overhead from one-on-one service, the costs are very affordable to start. In fact, you can start investing with as little as $5 at time.

Start investing today with Stash. Stash is an easy-to-use mobile app that breaks down complicated financial language into clear, relatable choices. In 2 minutes, with just $5, you can become an investor today.

Commentary is provided for educational and information purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. Investing involves risk including the risk of loss. Before investing, consider your investment objectives, financial resources and risk factors.

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Drake Presents Rihanna With the Video Vanguard Award and Tells Her He Loves Her at the 2016 MTV VMAs

by KENDALL FISHER

After a decade of impact on music, pop culture, fashion, film and philanthropy, MTV has honored Rihanna with their most prestigious award at the 2016 Video Music Awards: theMichael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

But they didn't just present it to her...They gave Drake the stage to do so, and his introduction was almost too precious for our hearts to handle. 

He recalled the first moment he met the Barbadian singer—in 2005, while working as an extra on her "Pon de Replay" music video. He commended her fashion and her ability to remain true to herself. But most importantly, he dropped the L-word...and we all basically died.

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"We love the music, which can change styles from album to album," he said. "We love the videos which change their artistic vision from year to year. But most of all, we love the woman who hasn't changed from day one."

Then...he did it, striking us right in the heart: "She's someone I've been in love with since I was 22-years-old. She's one of my best friends in the world. All my adult life, I've looked up to her, even though she's younger than me," he said as the crowd roared. "She's a living, breathing legend in our industry. Ladies and gentleman, the recipient of the 2016 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, Rihanna!"

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Rihanna—who couldn't hold back her ear-to-ear smile—then took the microphone to thank MTV and her fans. But she also wanted to take a moment to thank her country.

"This is such an amazing night. It's such an amazing moment in my career," she began. "When I think about the Vanguard Award and receiving this tonight, all I could think of was my country. They're going to be so proud This is the first Vanguard to land anywhere close to my country."

She continued, "My success, it started as my dream. But now my success is not my own. It's my family's. It's my fans'. It's my country's. It's the Caribbean as a whole. It's women, it's black women. So many people feel like their little piece is such a major part of this puzzle. And I have to thank you guys for supporting me over and over!"

Finally, she concluded about how much fun her night was...and thanked Drake (as our hearts remain aflutter).

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Beyonce Passes Madonna With the Most VMAs Ever

by Billboard Staff

Beyonce accepts the Best Female Video award presented by Madison Kocian, Aly Raisman, and Simone Biles onstage during the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 28, 2016 in New York City.

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Beyonce officially has the most VMAs ever.

With her wins at the 2016 awards, she passes Madonna as the most decorated artist.

Before Sunday night (Aug. 28), Beyonce had 16 Moonmen and Madonna had 20. But Beyonce's six awards put her over the top.

Beyonce dedicated her video of the year award for "Formation" to "the people of New Orleans."

Bey also took home best female video for "Hold Up" and swept the technical nominations with "Formation."

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Message from a non-oppressed black man to Colin Kaepernick…

Message from a non-oppressed black man to Colin Kaepernick…

By Allen West

If there’s one thing I live for, it’s football season, especially college. Saturday night I was enjoying a fantastic game between Charleston Southern University and North Dakota State University. The game went into overtime and ended with the Bison of NDSU winning 24-17. However, as I watched this thrilling game, it was an item on the ESPN news ticker that disturbed me — to which I see a need to respond to this “teachable moment.”

As we reported yesterday, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the National Anthem in Friday’s pre-season game against Green Bay because he was protesting “black oppression” in the United States. The Niners went on to lose.

The NFL issued a statement that said players are encouraged but not required to stand for the national anthem. Hmm, this is the same NFL that refused to allow the Dallas Cowboys to wear a helmet decal in honor of the fallen Dallas Police officers gunned down on Thursday July 7th.

This is the same NFL that said nothing when players from the then- St. Louis Rams displayed the false narrative symbol of “hands up, dont shoot” — which we know didn’t happen. I find it rather interesting that the NFL has no issue disrespecting law enforcement officers but only “encourages” players to respect the symbol of our nation, the American flag, and our anthem, the Star Spangled Banner.

However, I would recommend a simple scripture from the wise King Solomon for Mr. Kaepernick, Proverbs 17:28 (NIV): “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.”

Or, as the old folks down South would say, “best for a stupid person to keep their mouth shut and not open it and let everyone know they are.”

Mr. Kaepernick, a biracial young man adopted and raised by white parents, claims America is oppressing blacks at a time when we have a black, biracial president who was twice elected. We’ve had two black attorneys general and currently have a black secretary of homeland security, along with a black national security advisor. Here in Dallas our police chief, whom I know, is an outstanding black leader. The officer in Milwaukee who shot the armed assailant after issuing an order to drop his weapon was black. Is Mr. Kaepernick following suit and cherry-picking what he terms “oppression?”

First of all, let me clarify to you sir, you are a multi-millionaire “one-percenter” just because you can throw a ball and kiss your biceps. Men like Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Oscar Robertson, Ernie Davis, and Bernard King and Condredge Halloway of my alma mater were athletes who knew of oppression. You sir may certainly have the right to sit upon your “fourth point of contact” when the National Anthem is played but never forget, you live in a nation that has provided you the privilege to have that right.

My story is one I wish to share. My dad was a corporal in the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He was born in 1920 and knew oppression. Yet, when he sat me down on the steps of our home, 651 Kennesaw Ave NE in Atlanta, he shared with me that there was no greater honor or privilege, than to wear the uniform of these United States. Perhaps that ‘s why his first and middle sons, along with his grandson, are all U.S. combat veterans, just like Dad. Herman West Sr. was not a victim, and he raised men who would never allow anyone to suppress or oppress them. Perhaps you should stop trying to make victims and admonish people, black people, to be victors — try it, and you may find that more satisfying than your insidious action and word vomiting.

If you want to know about oppression of blacks in America, past and present, how about you ask Rep. Nancy Pelosi of the San Fran Bay Area about the policies that decimated the black family? Maybe you can cross the Bay over to Oakland and ask Rep. Barbara Lee about the 13 to15 million black babies killed since 1973, and ask her who is Margaret Sanger?

Or perhaps you can ask the two California senators, Boxer and Feinstein, about who doesn’t support better education opportunities for black children in the inner cities — school choice, vouchers, charter schools, home schooling.

Perhaps you didn’t know Barack Obama was the one who cancelled the DC school voucher program for deserving young black children — talk about oppression. Is that something you’re willing to do, or is it just too difficult?

You should look at who’s been controlling the communities and cities where blacks live. This isn’t not about what America has done; it’s about what a certain group, a political party has done. And your somewhat backhanded comment towards our law enforcement officers — well, wonder how many times San Francisco PD has protected you?

Here is the deal young man. My recommendation is that you apologize. Be a stand up fella and admit you made a very stupid comment. Humbly state that you do realize how very special this country is and the opportunities it has afforded you — and many others. You should take that stand and apologize to all of those who are currently serving in our Armed Forces and those veterans who’ve been willing to make that last full measure of devotion. You see, when the National Anthem is played, it has a very special meaning to us — maybe you should take a hiatus and go over to Helmand Province in Afghanistan and spend a week and understand why. Go over and throw a football with the men and women who enable you to earn those millions of dollars.

The American flag has a very touching meaning for those of us for whom it will drape our coffin — as it was for my Dad…and it will be for me. That song defines who we are as a proud and exceptional people. This is a land where so many dream of coming to and earning the title of American. Your actions were shameful, disgusting, despicable and disrespectful.

You do have a right and a freedom of expression. But know, there are consequences to your ignorant action, which is what it was.

When the National Anthem is played, I salute because I am a black man born and raised in the inner city afforded the opportunity for greatness in my own right. May you seek God’s forgiveness and find humility, because we, the people are not going to forget what you did and said.

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