Sunday, July 28, 2019
Death toll in attack at Afghan political office rises to 20
The death toll from an attack against the office of the Afghan president's running mate and a former chief of the intelligence service in Kabul has climbed to at least 20 people, an official said Monday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
2020 Democratic hopefuls respond to shooting at Gilroy festival
The 2020 election Democratic field on Sunday responded to the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting that killed at least four, including the gunman, and injured 15, saying the incident is a horrible reminder of the country’s “gun violence epidemic.” https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
4 dead, including gunman, in shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival, 15 injured
At least one gunman opened fire Sunday at Northern California’s Gilroy Garlic Festival, three and injuring 15 before being fatally shot by police officers who were stationed nearby, a police official said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Marianne Williamson wants to be taken seriously at next debate
Marianne Williamson, a 2020 Democratic hopeful, said she hopes to be taken more seriously as a candidate on this week’s debate stage after her first debate left her on the receiving end of online jokes and memes. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
When it comes to impeachment, it may just mean what Democrats 'choose it to mean'
It appears that via “Local Rule 57.6” and “pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e)” that Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee may be trying to impeach President Trump. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Possible sighting of Canada murder suspects reported in Manitoba as police swarm area
Officers were swarming a community in the Canadian province of Manitoba on Sunday after a possible sighting of the two teens suspected of at least three murders – including the killings of an American woman and her Australian boyfriend, police said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Shooting reported at Gilroy Garlic Festival in California; extent of injuries unclear
A shooting was reported Sunday at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Northern California, the San Francisco Chronicle and other local media reported, adding that the extent of injuries was unclear. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Trump ramps up war of words with Elijah Cummings, calls congressman 'racist'
President Trump ramped up his feud with House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings, D-Md., on Sunday calling the congressman “racist,” not long after critics had claimed the president's initial tweets about Cummings were racist themselves. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Dan Coats steps down as director of national intelligence: read the letter
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats submitted his resignation to President Trump on Sunday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Montana searchers find remains believed to be missing Oregon boy, 2, FBI says
The FBI announced authorities have found what is believed to be the body of a 2-year-old boy whose parents were involved in an apparent murder-suicide in Montana. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Arkansas mom buys all shoes in closing Payless store to donate to kids in need
An Arkansas mother bought all of the shoes from a closing Payless store to give to children in need before the school year begins. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Christen Limbaugh Bloom: The secret to becoming a better friend
We all have a friend (or a few) with whom we’ve fallen out of touch. It stings a little to think about them because we feel guilty – we should have called more. We could have tried harder. “You’re only human!” people tell us when we admit feelings of guilt. But it still doesn’t sit well with us. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Newborn found dead inside Applebee's restroom in Texas
Police in Texas are reportedly searching for a mother who allegedly gave birth in the women's restroom of an Applebee's restaurant and left her baby in a trashcan Friday afternoon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
SEE IT: Baseball fan catches home run ball – while holding a baby
Baseball legend Willie Mays was known for some great catches. On Friday night a fan wearing a Willie Mays jersey made a pretty remarkable catch too – while holding a baby. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Shooting at block party leaves 11 injured, one dead
A “brazen” lone gunman opened fire at a massive Brownsville, Brooklyn, block party on Saturday night, leaving a 38-year-old man dead and 11 others injured, law enforcement sources told The Post. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Dad who left twins in hot car is an Iraq war vet described as an ‘amazing’ father
By all accounts, he was a doting dad to his year-old, twin son and daughter. Then, on Saturday, Juan Rodriguez, 39, was hauled handcuffed before a judge, charged with the babies’ hot-car deaths. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Leonardo DiCaprio says he prefers pupusas over tacos -- and social media goes loco
Leonardo DiCaprio caused a stir on social media Saturday when he disclosed in an interview with the cast of “Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood” that he prefers pupusas over tacos. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Shark bites Arizona man, 49, boogie boarding off Florida's Atlantic coast
An Arizona man visiting Florida was reportedly bitten on the right leg by a shark while boogie boarding south of Daytona Beach on Saturday afternoon. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Bernie Sanders blasted Baltimore as ‘Third World country’ and ‘disgrace’ in past comments
President Trump drew a torrent of criticism from Democrats on Saturday over a series of Twitter messages criticizing U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., and the Baltimore district that Cummings represents in Congress. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Kevin McCarthy: House Democrats 'only focused on impeachment,' Nadler 'has wasted time'
Congressional Democrats have spent too much effort on bringing down President Trump while letting crucial issues like the humanitarian crisis at the southern border and trade fall by the wayside, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told Fox News Saturday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Hunt on for gunman after off-duty LAPD officer murdered
Authorities in Southern California were searching for a suspect after an off-duty Los Angeles police officer was shot and killed early Saturday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Russi Taylor, longtime voice of Minnie Mouse, dies at 75
Russi Taylor, an actress who gave voice to Minnie Mouse for more than three decades, has died. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Chicago boy, 5, credited with saving 13 people from house fire
A 5-year-old boy is being credited with saving 13 people from a Chicago house fire early Saturday after he alerted others to the danger. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Off-duty NYPD officer dies of suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound: police
An off-duty New York City police officer was found dead Saturday afternoon of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Pennsylvania officials ask for help to nab bald eagle killer
Pennsylvania game officials are searching for whoever is responsible for the shooting death of a bald eagle whose remains were found Thursday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Black rag dolls meant to be slammed against walls pulled from stores
Black-colored rag dolls meant to be abused and thrown against a wall when “things don’t go well” were yanked from New Jersey store shelves this week after the toys were deemed racist and offensive. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Friday, July 26, 2019
Pelosi, Omar, other members of Congress to visit Ghana, US Army Africa headquarters in Italy
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will lead a congressional delegation to Ghana and the U.S. Army Africa headquarters in Italy at this end of this month to honor the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans landing in America. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
'America' and 'American' potentially offensive words? Maybe not, university decides
Are the words "America" and "American" potentially offensive? Maybe not, a university in Colorado has decided. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Ali Noorani: High court ruling allowing border wall to be built with Pentagon funds will worsen border crisis
The Supreme Court decision Friday to allow the redirection of $2.5 billion in Defense Department funds to construct hundreds of miles of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border will do far more harm than good. It will make the humanitarian crisis on the border worst instead of better and do nothing to address the border security challenges we face. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Biden 'looked frail' during Miami debate, Obama's former doctor says
A doctor who served former President Obama for more than 20 years before his presidency said this week he thought former Vice President Joe Biden "looked frail" during the first Democratic debate in Miami, when he was attacked by Sen. Kamala Harris. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Fine waived for San Francisco couple ticketed after tires stolen off vehicle
A San Francisco couple had their $79 parking ticket waived after local media outlets reported their car had been stripped of its tires and propped up on milk crates in a street sweeping zone Tuesday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Fan of rapper A$AP Rocky threatened to blow up Swedish Embassy in DC, authorities say
A woman upset over rapper A$AP Rocky's detention in Sweden allegedly threatened to "blow this motherf----- up" while inside the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., earlier this week. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Mike Huckabee: Pelosi a 'capable' leader but not used to 'mutiny' in her ranks
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is an experienced Democratic lawmaker but is not accustomed to stark disagreements within her caucus, according to former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Giuliani on Mueller aftermath: 'Democrats are now making total clowns out of themselves'
"Mueller got knocked out largely because he has no case," the president's attorney said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Dan Stein: Supreme Court ruling allowing Pentagon funding for border wall strengthens national security
The Supreme Court was wise to side with the Trump administration Friday when it ruled that the president can use $2.5 billion in Defense Department funds for construction of a border wall to replace existing fencing in Arizona, California and New Mexico. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
American tourist, 19, allegedly confesses to killing Italian policeman, reports say
A 19-year-old American tourist has confessed to killing an Italian police officer who was investigating the theft of a bag and cellphone in Rome early Friday, according to Italian media reports. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dolph Lundgren joke around in hilarious Instagram video: 'Men that refuse to grow up'
Reunited again! https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Rob Reiner to Dems opposing impeachment: 'I'm sorry if you lose your seat, but we've got to stand up for democracy'
Liberal filmmaker Rob Reiner clashed with a Democratic congressman who opposes impeachment, telling him "we've got to stand up for democracy" despite how umpopular impeachment is. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Democrats dub Supreme Court's border wall ruling 'regrettable' and 'nonsensical'
Democrats reacted with disappointment to Friday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to divert $2.5 billion in Pentagon funds for border wall construction. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
GOP lawmaker says he's 'concerned' over reported UFO sightings by Navy pilots
Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., told Fox News Friday that he is "concerned" about recent reports by U.S. Navy pilots of encounters with unidentified aircraft that some have speculated could be otherworldly. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Doug Schoen: Pelosi’s feud with Ocasio-Cortez should end with an ultimatum – Will AOC make the smart choice?
While House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York met Friday to try to stop the public feuding between moderate Democrats and those on the far left of their party, I doubt they’ll succeed. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Buck Sexton: No Russia collusion claim 'too extreme' for some Trump critics
In the wake of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller's congressional testimony Wednesday, some Democrats remain convinced there are ties between President Trump and Russia, according to Buck Sexton. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
SEAL Team 6 member charged with impersonating people to get nude pics: report
A Navy SEAL Team 6 member who was named Sailor of the Year in 2016 has been charged with impersonating other people via text to get nude pictures of women, according to a report. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Reward for bald eagle stolen from Long Island refuge climbs to $20,000
Police on Long Island have upped the reward for the return of a bald eagle that was kidnapped earlier this month to $20,000. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Infant twins found dead, 'foaming at the mouth,’ in back of car: police
Twin infants were found dead in the back of a car in the Bronx Friday after their father told police he'd forgotten them while he went to work, officials said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner’s dog struck, killed by car in New York City: report
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are mourning the loss of their furry friend Waldo. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Girlfriend’s selfie helped secure release of Israeli teen accused of rape
Five of 12 Israeli teenagers initially arrested on suspicion of raping a 19-year-old British tourist in Cyprus were released Thursday -- one of them reportedly with the help of a selfie taken by his girlfriend. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Gurdon: Trump had 'very good week,' while Dems offer mixed messaging on impeachment
President Trump came out of this week looking good, while the opposite appeared to be true for Democratic lawmakers, according to Hugo Gurdon. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Bernie Sanders defends eliminating private insurance after Kimmel calls it an 'impossible sell' to voters
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., defended his position to eliminate private insurance during his sit-down with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who expressed concern that such a policy would be an "impossible sell" for voters. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
North Korea's economy contracts by most in 21 years: report
International sanctions and drought shrunk North Korea’s economy by the most in 21 years in 2018, South Korea’s central bank said Friday, according to a report. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Meghan McCain says 'The View' studio audience regularly boos her
Meghan McCain acknowledged in an interview that she regularly gets boos from the studio audience at “The View.” https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
House Dems vote to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner for personal emails, texts
The House Oversight Committee voted along party lines Thursday to authorize subpoenas for personal emails and texts used for official business by top White House aides, including Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Gun-toting frat brothers pose in front of Emmett Till memorial, may face federal charges
Three fraternity brothers at the University of Mississippi have been suspended — and are possibly facing federal charges — for taking a photo in front of a bullet-riddled sign honoring slain civil rights icon Emmett Till while holding a shotgun and AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Father, son injured after plummeting down 15-foot Washington waterfall
A man was hospitalized after he tried to save his son who slipped on rocks and into the river at a park in Washington, with the current sweeping both of them down a 15-foot waterfall. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Trump rips 'horrible' de Blasio in wake of NYPD water dousings, bashes other 2020 Dems
"They don't like him, they don't respect him," Trump said of de Blasio's relationship with the NYPD. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
'A Very Brady Bunch Renovation' reunites cast to bring the iconic TV family home back to life
“The Brady Bunch” is back! https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Counterfeit pills linked to four San Diego-area deaths in 24-hour span
Counterfeit pills that are traded and sold in the San Diego area with the promise of a "painkiller high" are believed to be linked to four overdose deaths in a one-day span, authorities said Thursday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Up to 150 migrants feared dead as boats capsize in Mediterranean Sea off Libyan coast
Two boats carrying approximately 300 migrants from Libya to Europe capsized in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday and the country's coast guard and the U.N. refugee agency believe that as many as 150 of those passengers, including women and children, may have drowned. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Police: New Mexico woman orders food, tells server 'this one's on God' before fleeing
A New Mexico woman told a Sonic fast food server "this one's on God" when he asked her for payment Monday before fleeing the restaurant with her order, authorities said. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Labor complaint charges Bernie Sanders’ campaign retaliated against employees for union activity
A former campaign employee from the 2020 presidential bid of Sen. Bernie Sander filed a labor complaint this week, alleging that some employees faced retaliation for involvement in organizing for a collective bargaining agreement. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Former neighbor of Ole Miss student charged in Ally Kostial's death says suspect 'had no respect for women'
The former neighbor of the 22-year-old University of Mississippi student charged with the murder of fellow student Ally Kostial said Thursday that he was “not surprised,” adding that the suspect “had no respect for women.” https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
House Dems cite Nixon in push for Trump tax returns
The House Ways and Means Committee is referencing former President Richard Nixon in its latest push to have President Trump’s tax returns released. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Lizzo recalls time she nearly quit music: 'I was like, f--k it, I’m done'
Lizzo is currently one of pop music's biggest breakout stars, but the singer revealed that her big break almost didn't happen. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Iran test-fires medium-range ballistic missile, US official says
Iran successfully test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile Wednesday which flew more than 600 miles from the southern part of the country to an area outside Tehran. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Cincinnati councilman announces proposed network to combat deportations
Cincinnati lawmakers are expected to pass legislation next month that would create a community defense project similar to other cities to protect immigrant families and refugees from deportation. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
California robbery victim pummeled by group with bat, horrific video shows
Los Angeles police released new surveillance video on Wednesday in a bid to crack the case of a brutal beating and robbery that took place in January. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Canadian police confirm 2 past sightings of suspected killers in Manitoba as search continues
Two men suspected of killing three people, including an American tourist and her Australian boyfriend, in a remote area of western Canada are believed to be near the small town of Gillam in northern Manitoba. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
SEE IT: Massachusetts mom chases down, pins alleged flasher
A Massachusetts mom ran after a man who she said exposed himself twice to her while she was out jogging Thursday morning and held him down while she tried to call 9-1-1, according to police. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Joe Biden warns he won't be 'as polite this time' when he faces Kamala Harris in next debate
Joe Biden warned Wednesday that he’s prepared to go after his Democratic rivals during the third debate scheduled next week, specifically saying he would not be “as polite this time” when it comes to Sen. Kamala Harris. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Convicted kidnapper of Jayme Closs, killer of her parents, moved to New Mexico prison: report
Jake Patterson, the 22-year-old man who was sentenced to life in prison in May for killing a Wisconsin couple and holding their 13-year-old daughter captive for nearly three months, has been moved to a prison in New Mexico, according to reports. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Kimmel rips GOP lawmakers with sexual joke after Mueller hearings
Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel blasted GOP lawmakers on Wednesday night and made a sexual joke at their expense following the back-to-back Mueller hearings. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson joins native protesters in Hawaii
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joined native Hawaiians for a peaceful protest against a $1.4 billion planned telescope project at the to of volcano Mauna Kea Wednesday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Puerto Rico's governor to resign amid protests over leaked obscene online chats
Ricardo Rossello, the embattled governor of Puerto Rico, announced his resignation early Wednesday after more than a week of massive protests and calls for his ouster in the U.S. territory over allegations of corruption. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Judge Andrew Napolitano: Trump has unleashed a torrent of hatred
When I was an undergraduate at Princeton University during the height of the Vietnam War, surrounded by fellow students who condemned it and even some who left the country to avoid fighting in it, the mantra used by its supporters was, "America, love it or leave it." In my misguided "Bomb Hanoi" youth, I uttered this phrase, which I now detest. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
3rd person allegedly killed by missing Canadian men is identified as manhunt grows
Two Canadian men at the center of a nationwide manhunt after the discovery of three bodies earlier this month were charged in the murder of a Vancouver man whose identity was revealed Wednesday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Ole Miss student Ally Kostial died of 'multiple gunshot wounds,' investigators say
A 21-year-old University of Mississippi student who a friend claimed was "harassed" by her alleged killer "for years" died of "multiple gunshot wounds," according to a preliminary autopsy report released Wednesday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot caught on mic calling police union leader a 'clown'
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot says she is sorry she insulted a police union leader aloud on Wednesday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
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