Archives: 2018

Colorado wildfires rage amid fears of flash flooding

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Trump defends praise of Kim Jong Un during impromptu press conference

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Trump continues to falsely claim there’s a law on family separation

WASHINGTON — Roughly 50 children a day are being taken from their parents after they cross the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). But on Friday, President Trump insisted he’s not the one separating families. “The Democrats forced that law upon our nation. I hate it,” he said. The fact that there is no such…

Flash flooding feared as Colorado wildfires rage

DURANGO, Colo. — At least 18 large wildfires burning in eight Western states have torched nearly 155,000 acres. Near Durango, Colorado, more than 1,000 firefighters are trying to control a drought-fueled fire in the San Juan National Forest. As of Friday, the 416 Fire was only 18 percent contained, burning more than 32,000 acres in the last two weeks. Firefighters are…

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes charged

Federal prosecutors indicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and former chief operating officer Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani for allegedly defrauding investors, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday. They are also accused of defrauding doctors.  The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the northern district of California said in a press release Friday Holmes and Balwani are accused of engaging in a “multi-million dollar scheme…

Feds piece together Michael Cohen’s shredded documents

Federal authorities have recovered some records they seized from Michael Cohen’s home and office in an April raid, and they’re still working to recover others, according to a court filing that was filed Friday. The government has been able to recover data from one of Cohen’s two BlackBerries that were seized, but federal authorities have been unable to extract data…

Black religious leaders criticize Attorney General's use of scripture to justify separations

WASHINGTON — Several prominent members of the black clergy on Friday criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions for using the Bible to justify separating immigrant children from parents. The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, along with the Revs. Jesse Jackson and William Barber, in separate statements, called Sessions’ use of biblical scripture incorrect. “The Bible does not…

Tech repair worker charged with stealing customers’ nude photos

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — An electronics repair store manager in Rhode Island has been charged with stealing and sharing nude images found on customers’ cellphones and computers. Rhode Island State Police said Friday that 34-year-old George Quintal was arrested by members of the department’s Computer Crimes at his home in Middletown on Thursday. Officers seized electronic storage devices containing about 2,000 images…

“Completely unacceptable:” Mich. State president urged to resign over emails

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Two Michigan State University board trustees are calling for interim school president John Engler to resign immediately. They joined a chorus of sexual assault victims of disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar and top legislators who say the campus community cannot heal until Engler steps down. “Unfortunately, and with great regret, John Engler’s tenure as interim…

Storms Expected This Weekend

TONIGHT: Look for a passing shower or storm before 11PM as lows fall into the low 70s. SATURDAY: A few scattered showers and storms expected with the best chances in the Golden Triangle and south of US-82 towards I-20 between Jackson and Meridian.  Look for highs in the low 90s with the heat index values in the afternoon between 100-105.  Lows Saturday…

Police: Mo. man kills girlfriend after dispute over $36

Loreal Goode was shot in the head Wednesday morning in a store parking lot.  KMOV JENNINGS, Mo. — Authorities allege a Missouri man killed his girlfriend in front of her daughter after she refused to lend him $36. Brian Clay, 42, was charged with murder in the first-degree after he shot a woman in the head because she would not drive…