Category Archives: World
Schock to reimburse funds in exchange for dropped charges
by SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Former Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois agreed Wednesday to repay tens of thousands of dollars in taxes and to campaign committees in exchange for prosecutors dismissing his felony corruption case. Read more » »
Live: Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on child deaths at border
Live: Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on child deaths at border KATUWASHINGTON (SBG) -Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to examine, „Oversight of Customs and Border Protection’s Response to the Smuggling of … Read more » »
Department of Homeland Security says southern border immigration at ‘breaking point’
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the humanitarian and security crisis at the U.S. southern border is at a „breaking point.” According to data released by the U.S. Border Patrol, illegal immigration has reached it’s highest rates since 2007. Read more » »
Democrats unveil bill to restore ‘net neutrality’ rules
by Sinclair Broadcast Group NEW YORK (AP) — Top Democrats in the House and Senate are announcing a new bill to restore the 2015 „net neutrality” rules that Trump-era regulators repealed The 2015 Federal Communications Commission regulation barred Read more » »
US regulators warn people not to use some Claire’s makeup
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday warned people not to use certain Claire’s makeup products because tests confirmed they contained asbestos. The Food and Drug Administration said Claire’s refused to comply with its request for a recall, and that the agency doesn’t have the power to force one. Read more » »
JTA – Belgian Mayor Defends Carnival Float featuring Jews with Money and a Rat
JTA cited the press release sent by B’nai B’rith International in response to anti-Semitic floats having been used in a parade in Aalst, Belgium. Read more » »
TSA confiscates rocket-propelled grenade launcher at Pennsylvania airport
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Florida man’s plans to bring a military rocket-propelled grenade launcher back home were shot down after security screeners at a Pennsylvania airport spotted the non-functioning weapon in his checked bag. Read more » »
Woman charged with assault after biting Walmart security guard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A woman was arrested and charged for assaulting a Walmart security guard overnight in Madison, Tennessee. Around 1 a.m. Wednesday, Metro Nashville police officers were called to a local Walmart regarding the assault of a security guard. When police arrived, the security guard had a woman pinned to the ground. Read more » »
Belgian mayor defends carnival float featuring Jews with money and a rat
JTA — The mayor of the Belgian city whose annual parade featured puppets of Jews and a rat atop money bags has defended the display, telling local media that “In Aalst it should be allowed. Read more » »
Live: President Trump signs order for veteran suicide prevention As investigations swirl,
by Sinclair Broadcast Group WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has beefed up its legal team. Its political team is ready to distract and disparage. And President Donald Trump is irate. Read more » »
