Archives: 2018

Commentary: Welcome to McCarthyism 2.0

Welcome to McCarthyism 2.0.  McCarthyism and the Hollywood blacklist were all a reaction to the Cold War—the key word being “war.” They were responses — widely agreed to be bad ones — to the threat from an existential enemy of American democracy. Today, it’s time for a new war. At least that’s the view of some on the Left.  Techworld…

Trump predicts “extraordinary relationship” with Russia at summit

Following slight delays in schedule, Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have begun their day of meetings in Helsinki, Finland amid increasing tensions between the two nations. “The world wants to see us get along,” Mr. Trump remarked during the leaders’ first formal meeting, adding, “I think we’ll end up having an extraordinary relationship.” Mr. Trump says he’s going into…

DNA leads to arrest in 1988 slaying of Indiana girl

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Police have arrested a man in the 1988 slaying of an 8-year-old Indiana girl. Authorities say John Miller of Grabill agreed to speak with police Sunday in Fort Wayne and made incriminating statements about abducting, assaulting and killing April Tinsley. An affidavit released by the Allen County prosecutor says investigators have DNA evidence linking Miller to…

Wildfire could become “major threat” to Yosemite, scientist says

REDDING, California — A university climate scientist has a dire prediction for the seven square-mile wildfire burning just west of California’s Yosemite National Park, reports CBS Spokane, Washington affiliate KREM-TV. Daniel Swain believes the Ferguson Fire, which has claimed the life of one firefighter, “is likely to burn for many days and may eventually become a major threat” to the…

More Scattered Storms To Start The Week.

TODAY: Temperatures start in the low to mid 70s in the morning, climbing into the low 90s this afternoon. Heat index values climb into the 100s. Isolated showers and storms in the morning, becoming scattered in the afternoon and early evening. Chance of rain around 60%. A few scattered showers and storms continue overnight, with temperatures dropping back into the 70s…

Woman survives a week after driving off California cliff

Angela Hernandez’ 2001 Jeep Patriot at bottom of California cliff on July 13, 2018 KION-TV BIG SUR, Calif. – A couple on a camping trip found an Oregon woman who had survived for a week after her car went over a cliff on the California coast, reports CBS Monterey, California affiliate KION-TV Angela Hernandez, 23, had last been seen July…

CVS apologizes after white manager calls cops on black customer

The CVS logo is seen in front of one of its stores in Washington, D.C., on December 3, 2017.  MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty CHICAGO — CVS Health is apologizing after a black customer says a white store manager in Chicago accused her of trying to use a phony coupon. Camilla Hudson posted cellphone video of one of the managers appearing nervous. Morry Matson’s…

Pranksters plant marijuana in Wyoming city’s flower pots

  This January 1, 2018, photo shows marijuana plants in Desert Hot Springs, California. ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty City workers in Wyoming were surprised when they found something a little out of the ordinary growing in the community potted plants — real pot. The city of Powell, Wyoming, is home to some cheeky pranksters, who, officials believe, planted marijuana seeds in city-owned…

Wildfire shuts down key route to Yosemite National Park

MARIPOSA, Calif. — A wildfire that killed a California firefighter grew quickly and forced the closure of a key route into Yosemite National Park as crews contended with sweltering conditions Sunday, authorities said. The blaze that broke out Friday scorched more than 6 square miles of dry brush along steep, remote hillsides on the park’s western edge.  It was burning…