Archives: 2018

Betsy DeVos’ $40 million family yacht untied, causing $10,000 in damages

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before the House Education Committee on “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education” on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 22, 2018. LEAH MILLIS / REUTERS Someone untied a yacht owned by the family of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in Ohio last weekend, police say, causing up to…

All-black team makes history with D.C. Little League championship victory

The Mamie Johnson Little League team has made history. It just became the first all-African American team to win the D.C. Little League championship in the league’s 31-year history, CBS Washington, D.C., affiliate WUSA reports. The youth baseball team is now advancing to the regional tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, after beating Capitol Hill Little League 14-7 in the title game on…

Wildfire forces entire California town to evacuate; suspect arrested

IDYLLWILD, Calif. — A fast-moving wildfire — believed to have been sparked by arson — tore through trees, burned five homes and forced evacuation orders for an entire forest town as California sweltered under a heat wave. The state is battling ferocious fires at both ends of the state.  The so-called Cranston Fire, which erupted Wednesday in the San Jacinto…

Behind GM's peer-to-peer car sharing service

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Report: Youtube pulls Infowars videos, suspends Alt-Right channel live streaming capability

In an effort to slow a surge of graphic content on its platform, Youtube has reportedly pulled down four videos posted by Infowars, the ultra right-wing site run by Alex Jones, according to Variety.  “We have long-standing policies against child endangerment and hate speech,” YouTube said in a statement to Variety. “We apply our policies consistently according to the content…

Colorado widow denied husband's insurance compensation over marijuana

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Eye Opener at 8: Explosion outside U.S. Embassy in Beijing

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Arizona trooper killed as suspect grabs trooper's gun and fires

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What's behind Facebook's $150B market value plunge?

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Emotions run high as immigrant families reunite, but many still in limbo

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says the government will meet Thursday’s deadline to reunite all eligible families separated along the border. Initially more than 2,500 children between the ages of 5 and 17 were separated from their parents. More than 500 adults are still waiting to be reunited, and another 463 parents may have been deported…

Immigrant families reunite, but many still in limbo despite deadline

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At least 60 wildfires raging in the West

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Relentless storms flood parts of East Coast

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Eye Opener: Rain floods the East as fires scorch the West

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State trooper shot dead, another wounded on major interstate

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Avondale, Arizona were shut late on night of July 25, 2018 when state troopers responded to calls about someone throwing objects at vehicles, then got into fight with him; one trooper was shot dead and the other wounded, authorities said  KPHO-TV AVONDALE, Arizona — One state trooper was killed and another wounded late Wednesday…

“Finality”: 9/11 victim's remains identified 17 years later

NEW YORK — The remains of a 26-year-old securities analyst who worked at the World Trade Center on 9/11 have been identified nearly 17 years after the attacks. The New York City medical examiners’ office on Wednesday identified the victim as Scott Michael Johnson, an employee at the investment banking company Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. He’s the 1,642nd victim to…

U.S. “most dangerous” place to give birth in developed world: USA Today

A USA Today investigation finds the United States is the “most dangerous place to give birth in the developed world.” Every year in the U.S., more than 50,000 mothers are severely injured during or after childbirth and 700 die. USA Today’s investigation, “Deadly Deliveries,” claims women are dying and suffering life-altering injuries during childbirth because hospitals are not following long-known safety…

Thunderstorms On The Way

THURSDAY:  Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies hang on.  Highs are going to push into the low 90s.  No showers are expected. FRIDAY & SATURDAY:  Overall, things look dry but a few isolated storms can’t be ruled out during both days.  Both days will be warm with gulf moisture slowly flowing back into the region.  Highs stay in the low to…