Local

• $20m. maintenance for sports complex
• Father begs court for mercy for son
• Alefa and Joe tie the knot
• Samoan fashion shines in the rain
• Sailing; an all-weather sport
• Juniors essential for future of Squash
• Choices and sacrifices
• Determination of a father
• Life’s easy, if you want it to be
• Teaching a new generation

World

• At least 13 reported to be killed in Thailand boat accident
• Syrian truce receives new blows with airstrikes, shelling
• Authorities call NYC explosion a bombing, say motive unknown

U.S.

• Obama praises Clinton, blasts Trump at DNC fundraiser in NYC
• Clinton condemns what she calls "apparent terrorist attacks"

Sport

• Rio Olympic CEO says privately-run budget needs public money
• Paralympics: China's Zou Lihong wins wheelchair marathon
• After 1,192 days, Brazil mega-event run ends at Paralympics
• Argentina, Croatia to meet in Davis Cup finals
• Third tour for Ford riders
• Rio de Janeiro hosts Brazil's first Dog Olympics

Rugby

• 3 injured All Blacks to miss Rugby Championship tests

Football

• Real Madrid equals Barcelona's winning record in Spain
• Mourinho fears United succumbing to pressure after 3rd loss
• Lloyd scores 94th international goal, US beats Netherlands

Editorial

• Strange decisions in sport

Letters to the Editor

• Our traditional lands
• Debating the death penalty
• God’s word is my word
• Beware

Think a Minute

• Agree with your critics

Columns

• Why?
• Why are there pimples on my face?

Between the Lines

• Being Informed
• Plan B?
• Black Plastic: On Point.

Cartoon

• cartoon

Samoana

• Ia galulue ae aua le nofoa’i
• O lo’o i ai le mativa Samoa
• Ia fai ma fa’ata’ita’iga lelei i fanau
• O le naunauta’iga ia manuia le fanua

Entertainment

• 'Sound of Music' actress Charmian Carr dies at 73
• 'Sully' soars over 'Blair Witch,' 'Bridget' at box office

Technology

• Air Force base wildfire postpones hi-res satellite launch