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AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The U.S. is about to achieve its target of taking in 10,000 Syrian war refugees in a year-old resettlement program. The U.S. ambassador to Jordan, Alice Wells, says it will happen tomorrow as several hundred Syrians depart from Jordan over 24 hours. The resettlement program has emerged as an issue in the U.S. presidential campaign amid concerns that they could pose a security threat. Wells says refugees are screened more thoroughly than any other travelers to the U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's running mate says Trump will detail his immigration policy over the next two weeks. But on CNN's "State of the Union," Mike Pence couldn't say whether Trump is sticking by, or backing off, his pledge to deport the estimated 11 million people in the United States illegally with the help of a "deportation force." In recent days, Trump has said he might be open to allowing at least some immigrants in the country illegally to stay, as long as they pay taxes. He later ruled out legal status.
ARQUATA DEL TRONTO, Italy (AP) — Catholics in one of the Italian towns devastated by Wednesday's earthquake have held Sunday Mass in a large tent. A makeshift cross was constructed out of two fire ladders and the helmets of rescue workers. A local bishop who lived through a 2009 earthquake told worshippers that he knew from personal experience that "the worst is yet to come." He urged them to be courageous.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — America's space agency is entering the second phase of a four-step plan to draw up rules of the road for small drones that fly under 500 feet. The NASA project is meant to develop performance standards for drones that would be used for commercial purposes. NASA is looking to present its research to the Federal Aviation Administration by the end of 2019. By that time, it estimates there will be seven million small drones in operation, including 2.6 million aircraft for commercial use.
NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Osgood has said "good morning" to his audience every Sunday for 22 years, but he's decided to say "goodbye" as host of "CBS News Sunday Morning." He announced on today's show that he will make his exit on Sept. 25. The 83-year-old is leaving a job only one other person has held since "Sunday Morning" premiered in 1979. Charles Kuralt retired in 1994 after hosting for 15 years. Osgood has been an anchor and reporter for CBS since 1971. He will continue to do "The Osgood File" on radio.
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