What it will take to avoid a catastrophic war with North Korea

August 11 August 11     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   NEWS   world   What it will take to avoid a catastrophic war with North Korea     Analysts say President Trump and Kim Jong Un can take small steps to change course from military collision to dialogue.     Read Story     money           Jeffrey Lord out at CNN after Nazi tweet "Nazi salutes are indefensible," a CNN spokesperson said in a statement.     politics           Trump thanks Vladimir Putin for expelling U.S. diplomats from Russia: 'We're trying to cut down our payroll' "I want to thank him because we're trying to cut down our payroll," Trump said from Bedminster, N.J.     money           As many as 160 Applebee's and IHOP locations to close Parent company DineEquity announced its revised closure plans on Thursday.   Advertisement   politics           President Trump: Maybe my 'fire and fury' threats against North Korea weren't tough enough President Trump met with the vice president, his national security adviser and his chief of staff at the Bedminster golf course Thursday.     news           5 things you need to know Friday The biggest news to start your morning.     world           Hong Kong activist says Chinese tortured him for Messi photo Howard Lam said he planned to send a signed photo of soccer star Lionel Messi to a dissident's widow.     news           Russian military jet buzzes Washington, surveilling rather than threatening the capital A Russian military jet flew over Washington Wednesday as part of a routine agreement for the countries to monitor each other from the sky.     nfl           Packers WR stretchered off; CB Randall concussed Rookie Malachi Dupre was taken to the hospital following a scary hit, while Damarious Randall suffered a concussion.     politics           Trump aide says Tillerson's role is diplomatic, not military The remarks by Sebastian Gorka came after media criticism that the Trump administration had offered mixed messages.       The Day In Pictures Gallery The moon rises behind eucalyptus trees silhouetted against a wildfire near Abrantes, central Portugal. Wildfires flared across Portugal on Thursday following a rise in temperatures and strong winds, ending days of cooler weather that had brought a br     Popular Stories As many as 160 Applebee's and IHOP locations to close Walmart apologizes for 'Own the school year' gun display Mom gives birth 3 days after finding out she's pregnant   Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108