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West Virginia Governor Approves Firing All Cadets Who Posed In Nazi-Like Salute Photo
Monday, December 30, 2019
"As I said from the beginning, I condemn the photo of Basic Training Class 18 in the strongest possible terms," Gov. Jim Justice said. "This act needed to result in real consequences."
Federal Judge Dismisses Former White House Aide's Lawsuit Over Congressional Subpoena
Monday, December 30, 2019
The judge found former deputy national security adviser Charles Kupperman is no longer caught between conflicting demands of two branches of government "and lacks any personal stake in the outcome."
Controversial Shock Jock Don Imus Has Died At 79
Friday, December 27, 2019
The broadcaster, who typically wore a cowboy hat, was a pioneer of the radio genre that prizes irreverence and caustic wit and had pushed back against political correctness.
Death Toll Rises In Wake of Philippines Typhoon: At Least 28 Dead
Friday, December 27, 2019
As tens of thousands of people struggle to rebuild their homes and lives in the Philippines, officials say the number of casualties is expected to rise.
Japan Hangs Chinese Prisoner, 1st Foreigner Executed In 10 Years
Thursday, December 26, 2019
"It is an extremely cruel and brutal case in which the happily living family members ... were all murdered because of truly selfish reasons," Justice Minister Masako Mori said at a news conference.
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Targeted In Police Raid
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Video of the Thursday raid shows a shower of fiery sparks as the door to Nalvany's Anti-Corruption Foundation office is forced open with power tools.
Washington Legislator Matt Shea Accused Of 'Domestic Terrorism,' Report Finds
Friday, December 20, 2019
As a leader of the Patriot Movement, the Republican representative "planned, engaged in, and promoted a total of three armed conflicts of political violence against the United States government."
Vaping Related Lung Injuries Climb Past 2,500 And 54 Deaths
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said most people who have had lung injuries after vaping had consumed THC-containing products.
At Least 1 Dead After Gunman Opens Fire Near Security Services Headquarters In Moscow
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Multiple eyewitness said the gunfire came from near the headquarters of Russia's FSB spy agency, a short distance from the Kremlin.
New Jersey Governor Signs Bills Restoring Voting Rights To More Than 80,000 People
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
"These are residents who ... have been needlessly prevented from having a voice in the future direction of their communities," Gov. Phil Murphy said.
New Research Identifies Possible Mass Graves From 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
"I'm as confident as I can be in the results that this is a very big candidate for something associated with the massacre," a senior researcher at the Oklahoma Archeological Survey said on Monday.
California Kaiser Mental Health Workers Launch Strike; Problems 'Keep Getting Worse'
Monday, December 16, 2019
Clinical psychologists say it can take anywhere from three weeks to two months to see patients suffering from depression, anxiety or serious emotional trauma.
Supreme Court Won't Hear Case On Ban Against Homeless Sleeping In Public Spaces
Monday, December 16, 2019
The denial upholds a lower court ruling that put severe limits on cities' ability to enforce anti-camping ordinances on streets and in public rights of way. Advocates for the homeless lauded the move.
American Samoans' Citizenship Status Still In Limbo After Judge Issues Stay
Friday, December 13, 2019
After ruling on Thursday that anyone born in American Samoa should be recognized as a U.S. citizen, the same judge on Friday decided to put the order on hold until the issue is resolved on appeal.
German Telecom Company Chooses Huawei To Start 5G Network Project
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The move goes against efforts by President Trump to persuade countries not to contract the Chinese electronics giant because it could open a backdoor to widespread surveillance of citizens.
Nude, Pin-Up-Style Portrait Of Emiliano Zapata Sparks Protests In Mexico City
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The controversial painting depicts the Mexican revolutionary hero naked, flirtatiously glancing over his left shoulder as he rides an aroused white stallion. His only wardrobe: a pink hat and heels.
In Pakistan, Angry Mob Of Lawyers Attacks Hospital, Causing Deaths Of 3 Patients
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The lawyers were apparently angered by a now viral incident at the hospital in which an attorney was beaten by doctors after he refused to wait in line at the cardiac facility.
Evidence Scandal In Orange County Stirs Conflict Within Law Enforcement
Sunday, December 08, 2019
Widespread mishandling of evidence in the Orange County Sheriff's Department has erupted into scandal, pitting different branches of law enforcement against one another.
Orange County Sheriff's Dept. Mishandled Evidence; Kept It Quiet For Nearly 2 Years
Thursday, December 05, 2019
The public defender in the Calif. county suggested that prosecutors covered for law enforcement, helping to keep the scandal from public view.
Stocks Slide As Trump Says China Trade Deal Might Wait Until After 2020 Election
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
"A China trade deal is dependent on one thing — do I want to make it," the president said, adding, "In some ways, I like the idea of waiting until after the election for the China deal."