Outside experts say the plan is ambitious, but conceivable.
August 2016
Obamas to vacation on Martha’s Vineyard for seventh time
The family generally keeps a low profile and is renting a house on the island’s more remote side.
NFL notebook: Ravens’ Kaufusi to miss year with broken ankle
Rookie defensive end Bronson Kaufusi, a third-round pick, was hurt in practice Thursday.
Obama: U.S. payment to Iran was not ransom and ‘wasn’t a secret’
The president says the $400 million cash payment was to settle a longstanding legal claim.
Patriots: Defense admits there’s ‘a long way to go’
The trade of sack specialist Chandler Jones is a big loss as the Patriots look to build with young players.
Humanitarian group head diverted aid to Hamas
As much as $7 million a year for 10 years that was supposed to go to Gaza went to terrorist activity, Israel says.
Robert Mabro, broker for world’s producers of crude oil, dies at 81
He went beyond his training as a petroleum industry academic to resolve crises ‘for the good of everybody.’
Olympic notebook: IOC says 271 Russians are eligible to compete
The country’s track and field team will continue to sit out the games in a drug scandal.
Plan to dump silt in Long Island Sound rekindles states’ dispute
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York would consider legal action if federal officials proceed.
After all the controversies, the Olympic focus switches to competition
Athletes will take the spotlight following the opening ceremonies, although Rio’s problems will remain.