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Customs And Border Protection Paid A Firm $13.6 Million To Hire Recruits. It Hired 2
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
A report by the Office of the Inspector General revealed Accenture, contracted to help hire 7,500 new agents, is "nowhere near" completing its goals and "risks wasting millions of taxpayer dollars."
Charlottesville Jury Recommends 419 Years Plus Life For Neo-Nazi Who Killed Protester
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
After two days of deliberation, jurors said James Alex Fields Jr. should spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering Heather Heyer and injuring 35 others at the Unite the Right rally last year.
Macron Promises Minimum Wage Hike And Tax Cuts To End 'Yellow Vest' Protests
Monday, December 10, 2018
In a speech on Monday, France's president declared "a state of social and economic emergency," offering some concessions to his critics. Among them, tax relief for the middle class and pensioners.
Fugitive Sees 'Wanted' Post Of Himself, Makes Date To Turn Himself In
Friday, December 07, 2018
Anthony Akers, who was wanted for failure to comply with the terms of his probation, became an Internet sensation after exchanging a series of Facebook posts with police in Washington state.
Charlottesville Jury Convicts 'Unite The Right' Protester Who Killed Woman
Friday, December 07, 2018
James Alex Fields rammed his car into counterprotestors in 2017, killing Heather Heyer and injuring several other people. He was convicted of first degree murder and other charges.
For-Profit College Chain, Education Corporation of America, Announces Shutdown
Thursday, December 06, 2018
ECA has been mired in financial troubles and on Wednesday officials said most of its campuses will close by the end of the month. The decision leaves about 20,000 students in the lurch.
Georgia Charges Iranians In Ransomware Attack On Atlanta
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
U.S. Attorney Byung Pak says Faramarz Savandi and Mohammed Mansouri were behind the cyber extortion scheme that crippled many of the city's computer systems in March, causing millions in damages.
Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein Settles Defamation Suit, Silencing Women's Testimony
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
Epstein took a plea deal that was negotiated by now-Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta in 2008 for two cases. Other alleged victims, however, have not had their accusations heard in court.
Soyuz Rocket Launches, Docks Successfully To Relief Of NASA, Russia Space Agency
Monday, December 03, 2018
A Russian, an American and a Canadian were aboard the spacecraft when it lifted off from Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazkahstan. It's the first launch since a failed mission in October.
Anti-Immigrant Party Breaks Socialist Stronghold In Spain
Monday, December 03, 2018
The Vox Party had remained on the fringes since its founding four years ago but on Sunday, its right-wing anti-immigration platform lead to a 12-seat victory that could shift the balance of power.
Paul Sherwen, Renowned Cycling Commentator, Dies At 62
Monday, December 03, 2018
Sherwen's voice became almost inextricable from the Tour de France for English-speaking fans after a stellar career as a competitor. He covered the world's most famous cycling event for 33 years.
'Japan Times' Newspaper Redefines 'Comfort Women' And 'Forced Labor'
Friday, November 30, 2018
An editor's note explained the changes are intended to provide clarity but they have been met with anger and the paper is accused of trying whitewash the country's wartime atrocities.
Flash Floods Hit Communities Devastated By Camp Fire
Thursday, November 29, 2018
"The roots and the bottoms of the utility poles are just kind of swimming," Cal Fire spokesman Rick Carhart said on Thursday. Rescue teams worked to save motorists stranded on flooded roads.
Starbucks Moves To Block Porn From Free Wi-Fi Networks
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Patrons have always been banned in theory from viewing pornographic content over the company's Wi-Fi, but there was no technological filter in place. Starbucks will have one in 2019.
Ex-Florida Police Chief Sentenced To 3 Years For Framing Black Men And Teen
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Raimundo Atesiano wanted to reduce his town's crime statistics, so he ordered officers to arrest innocent people for a slew of unsolved burglaries. "I made some very, very bad decisions," he said.
Honduran President's Brother Arrested In Miami On Drug Trafficking Charges
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
The federal indictment alleges Juan Antonio Hernández — a former lawyer and congressman in Honduras — smuggled tons of cocaine into the U.S., aided by prominent politicians and law enforcement.
Sotheby's And Bonhams Bow To Pressure, Ban The Sale Of Rhino Horn Artifacts
Monday, November 26, 2018
Both companies announced they are canceling separate auctions featuring antique carvings made of the endangered species' horns. The sales would have taken place in Hong Kong this week.
Mind The Junk Food: London To Ban Ads For Unhealthy Eats On Public Transportation
Friday, November 23, 2018
In February, the city will ban advertising for food and drinks high in salt, sugar and fat in all of London's public transportation network. It is part of a plan to curtail rising childhood obesity.
Couple Finds $1.8 Million Lottery Ticket While Cleaning House Before Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 22, 2018
The winning jackpot ticket had been lying around for months on the Louisiana couple's nightstand. Turns out the scrap of paper was worth nearly $2 million and they found it just in time.
Trump Resumes Spat With Roberts, Calls 9th Circuit 'A Complete & Total Disaster'
Thursday, November 22, 2018
The president entered day two of a dispute with Chief Justice John Roberts and called the San Francisco-based court of appeals "out of control" and said it "has a horrible reputation."