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American Extremist Killed  Douglas McAuthur McCain was born in Illinois, grew up in Minnesota, and died at the age of 33 in Syria on Sunday. An American fighting for the extremist group ISIS, McCain converted to Islam in 2004 and went from talk of basketball to Islamist propaganda. Meanwhile, the U.S. is launching reconnaissance missions over Syria to look for possible targets in retaliation for the killing of American journalist James Foley.     Learn More

Napa Quake Recovery  Cleanup efforts are underway in and around Napa, California, following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the area on Sunday. A series of aftershocks, including one 3.9-magnitude jolt — the biggest yet — continues to rock through the region. Two patients remain hospitalized, including a 13-year-old boy who’s speaking out after being nearly crushed by a fireplace.     Learn More

Legroom Fight Forces Landing  It was a fight that broke out over legroom and eventually forced an emergency landing. Officials say a passenger on United flight 1462 wanted to recline her seat, when she was blocked by a passenger using a device called “Knee Defender.” The $22 gadget, banned by most airlines, spurred an argument so unruly it diverted an entire flight to Chicago.     Learn More

Hotels Pile on Extra Fees  Ever look at your hotel bill with shock over the added fees and obscure surcharges? Well, those add-ons are expected to bring in a record $2.25 billion for hotels this year, and experts say you can expect more fees to come. NBC’s Ron Mott breaks down how to avoid the pile-on of extra fees and what questions you need to ask.     Learn More

How Freshmen View the World  Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin, releases its annual “Mindset List” to give a snapshot of how incoming freshmen see the world. The majority of students in the Class of 2018 were born in 1996, but mostly, the list will make Baby Boomers feel old.     Play Video

Beluga Whale Makes a Splash  Juno the whale has a reputation for putting on quite a show before visitors at Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium. Video of it playfully taunting two children safely shielded by a glass tank wall has now gone viral. Watch the kids squeal with joy over Juno’s antics and see why this Beluga is now a star attraction.     Learn More