Category Archives: World

Live: Deputy AG Rosenstein delivers address at Wharton School of Business

Live: Deputy AG Rosenstein delivers address at Wharton School of Business  KATUWASHINGTON (SBG) – Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein gave remarks at the Wharton School as a part of their Legal Studies and Business Ethics … Read more » »

US says airfares hit new lows after factoring inflation

The average fare for airline travel within the United States has hit the lowest level since the government started keeping track in 1995, after adjusting for inflation. However, that doesn’t count fees that airlines add for things like checking a bag, getting a better seat, or moving up in the boarding line. Read more » »

Pinterest blocks searches on vaccinations to stop misinformation

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Pinterest, best know for inspiring many ideas for users, from party themes to arts and crafts, has begun to block searches relating to vaccinations. The website confirmed the policy after being reported in the Wall Street Journal. Read more » »

White House says US will keep 200 troops in Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration, which abruptly announced in December that it was pulling out of Syria, said Thursday that it will keep 200 U.S. troops in the country for now. “A small peace keeping group of about 200 will remain in Syria for period of time,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a one-sentence statement. Read more » »

Ford begins probe into whether gas mileage was overstated

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. has launched an investigation into whether it overstated gas mileage and understated emissions from a wide range of vehicles. Read more » »

Live: Sen. Kamala Harris holds meeting with Rev Al Sharpton

Live: Sen. Kamala Harris holds meeting with Rev Al Sharpton  KATUWASHINGTON (SBG) – Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris and Rev. Al Sharpton will meet in Harlem for lunch at Sylvia’s Restaurant to discuss criminal … Read more » »

Penn State ex-president Spanier’s request for appeal denied

by MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State’s president when the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal erupted may soon be going to jail after Pennsylvania’s highest court declined Thursday to hear the appeal of his conviction for child endangerment. Read more » »

US says airfares hit new lows after factoring inflation

The average fare for airline travel within the United States has hit the lowest level since the government started keeping track in 1995, after adjusting for inflation. However, that doesn’t count fees that airlines add for things like checking a bag, getting a better seat, or moving up in the boarding line. Read more » »

Cognizant of its Roots, AHEPA Condemns Alabama Publisher’s KKK Editorial

America’s largest organization of people of Greek descent has come out— with good reason— against an Alabama publisher who called on Ku Klux Clan to “clean out Washington. Read more » »

Israel aiming to land on moon with SpaceX launch

by MARCIA DUNN , AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Israel aims to land on the moon after hitching a ride with SpaceX. The Falcon rocket is scheduled to blast off Thursday night from Cape Canaveral, Florida. A communications satellite for Indonesia is the main cargo. Read more » »