Category Archives: World
Eyeing 2020, White House steps up ‘socialism’ attack on Dems
by ZEKE MILLER , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the White House gears up for the 2020 campaign, it’s pressing the case that Democrats are rallying behind what it’s calling the policies of „socialism. Read more » »
Kamala Harris says she became a prosecutor to change the system
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris says she became a prosecutor because she wanted to work from the inside to change a criminal justice system that disproportionately affects people of color. Read more » »
DOJ: No civil rights charge in Tulsa police shooting that killed an unarmed black man
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — There is insufficient evidence to pursue federal civil rights charges against a white former Tulsa police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black man, the Department of Justice said Friday. U.S. Read more » »
Otto Warmbier’s parents rebuke Trump, assert N.Korea regime responsible for son’s death
by DAN SEWELL and DARLENE SUPERVILLE , The Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Unlike President Donald Trump, Otto Warmbier’s parents don’t believe North Korea’s leader. Read more » »
Travel advisory issued for Bahamas due to violent crime, including sexual assaults
The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for the Bahamas due to violent crime. The Level 2 Advisory was issued on Monday and urges travelers to „Exercise Increased Caution.” The advisory states crimes such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults are common, even during the day in areas frequented by tourists. Read more » »
Nielsen estimates about 16 million watched Michael Cohen
NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company says that 15.8 million people watched President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, testify against him on television before a congressional committee. Nielsen estimated the viewership on eight different networks between 9: 45 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The number contrasts with the 20. Read more » »
‘I ran towards him:’ ER doctor describes shooting at VA Medical Center
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — Dr. Bruce Goldfeder, an emergency room doctor at West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, describes how he saw a man in a wheelchair with a gun and knew he had to act. So he scuffled with him and got shot in the back of the neck in the process. Goldfeder says he’s lucky to be alive. Read more » »
High school bans limos, luxury cars from prom
WANAQUE, N.J. (AP) — Some students at a New Jersey high school are upset that they won’t be able to make a grand entrance by taking limousines and luxury cars to their prom. Read more » »
Brighton Senior Complex Gets $44.8M to Preserve Affordability
Photo courtesy of MassHousing. A Brighton housing community for seniors will stay affordable through 2052 thanks to a $44.8 million in financing from MassHousing. The Covenant House I and II complex will also see significant property improvements as a result of the refinancing by nonprofit developer B’nai B’rith Housing. Read more » »
Jewish Broadcasting Service – B’nai B’rith International Responds to Biased UNHRC Report
JBS reported on B’nai B’rith International’s response to a report by the UNHRC report defaming Israel in the wake of 2018 violence at the border with the Gaza Strip. Read more » »
