Bill Chappell appears in the following:
'A Hurting City': Thousand Oaks Grieves Victims Of The Borderline Shooting
Friday, November 09, 2018
"Tonight, we are a hurting city," Mayor Andy Fox told a large crowd of people who had gathered for a vigil at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
Gunman Kills 12 People At Country Music Bar In Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Thursday, November 08, 2018
The man authorities say was the shooter, Ian David Long, 28, is also dead. A 29-year veteran of law enforcement, Sgt. Ron Helus, was among the victims at the Borderline Bar & Grill.
Colorado Votes To Abolish Slavery, 2 Years After Similar Amendment Failed
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
Colorado voters have approved an amendment to their state's constitution that completely abolishes slavery — by stripping away language that still exists in the U.S. Constitution's 13th Amendment.
Voters Relax Marijuana Laws In 3 More States: Michigan, Utah, Missouri
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
There are now 33 states that have legalized marijuana to some degree, and recreational pot use is now legal in 10 states, along with Washington, D.C.
Russian Fighter Made 'High Speed Pass' In Front Of U.S. Spy Plane
Tuesday, November 06, 2018
A video posted by the U.S. Navy shows the Su-27 roaring alongside the American turboprop plane, "applying its afterburner while conducting a banking turn away."
Islamic State Dumped At Least 6,000 Bodies In Mass Graves In Iraq, U.N. Says
Tuesday, November 06, 2018
"Victims include women, children, elderly and persons with disabilities, members and former members of the Iraqi armed forces and police," says a new U.N. report that details 202 mass graves.
Supreme Court Won't Review Decision That OK'd Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules
Monday, November 05, 2018
The FCC, along with telecom companies, was in favor of voiding a lower court ruling that upheld its 2015-era rules, according to a Democrat on the commission.
U.S. Renews Sanctions On Iran But Exempts 8 Oil Importers, Including China And Japan
Monday, November 05, 2018
Iran can either "act like a normal country, or it can see its economy crumble," U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
Georgia's Kemp Accuses Democrats Of Hacking; Opponent Abrams Labels It A Stunt
Monday, November 05, 2018
Two days before facing Stacey Abrams in the race for governor, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp says his office is investigating the state's Democratic Party but offered no proof of wrongdoing.
Jamal Khashoggi's Fiancee Calls For Saudis To Return His Body At Memorial In D.C.
Friday, November 02, 2018
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, was the main speaker at the memorial, which ended with a prayer for the slain Washington Post columnist.
Mario Segale, Inspiration For Nintendo's Hero Plumber, Has Died
Friday, November 02, 2018
Mario Segale never sought the spotlight, despite inspiring one of the most recognizable characters in the world: Super Mario.
Louis Cha, Who Wrote Beloved Chinese Martial Arts Novels As Jin Yong, Dies
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
He's been called China's Tolkien, its Martin, its Rowling — all in one. With his adventure stories rooted in ancient China, Louis Cha gave life to decades' worth of martial arts films.
Paul Ryan Dismisses Trump Plan To Void Birthright Citizenship Law By Executive Order
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
The Republican House speaker said, "Well, you obviously cannot do that." He added any effort to circumvent Congress would be "unconstitutional."
'Another Suspicious Package' To CNN Is Intercepted In Atlanta
Monday, October 29, 2018
The announcement comes as bomb suspect Cesar Altieri Sayoc is due to appear in court on Monday, accused of sending packages to CNN and others last week.
Germany's Angela Merkel Says She Won't Seek Re-Election, Will Leave Party Role
Monday, October 29, 2018
Merkel announced that she will step down from leading the Christian Democratic Union after her party struggled in a regional election. Her current term as chancellor runs into 2021.
Indonesian Airliner Crashes With 189 Aboard, Minutes After Takeoff
Monday, October 29, 2018
The Lion Air Boeing 737-800 crashed into the sea shortly after leaving Jakarta's international airport. Indonesian television showed video of an oil slick and debris field.
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Visits New Border Wall In California
Friday, October 26, 2018
As a migrant caravan heads toward the U.S., Nielsen says her agency has asked for the military's help — which will include building vehicle barriers and pedestrian barriers.
Man Tried To Steal Magna Carta, 800-Year-Old Symbol Of The Law, Police Say
Friday, October 26, 2018
Police in Salisbury, England, have arrested a man accused of trying to steal the Magna Carta — the 1215 document that established basic tenets of the rule of law.
Feds Charge Florida Man With Mailing Improvised Bombs To Trump Political Critics
Friday, October 26, 2018
Cesar Altieri Sayoc was arrested after more devices were found on Friday. Packages have been sent to at least 11 targets this week, all of whom are critics or opponents of President Trump.
Defense Secretary Mattis Will Send Some 800 U.S. Troops To Border With Mexico
Thursday, October 25, 2018
The Department of Homeland Security requested the troops. President Trump says he is intent on stopping any people in a migrant caravan from crossing the U.S. border.