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Police officer who stood by as man harassed woman in Puerto Rican T-shirt resigns
ABC News(CHICAGO) — The police officer who appeared to stand by and do nothing as a man harassed a woman wearing a Puerto Rican T-shirt in a Chicago park has resigned. Patrick Conner quit the [Read More…]
Man at-large after allegedly attacking wife with chainsaw while their kids were home: Police
Whittier Police Department(LOS ANGELES) — A Southern California man is at-large after allegedly attacking his wife with a chainsaw while their children were home, police said. The wife suffered traumatic injuries and underwent surgery, but [Read More…]
Nelson Mandela’s prison letters reveal his heartache behind bars
Jacques M. Chenet/Getty Images(PRETORIA, South Africa) — As South Africa – and the world – marks the centennial birth of anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, a book containing his prison letters was officially launched in Johannesburg [Read More…]
Secret Service rolls out new ways to identify and stop student attackers
Robert Alexander/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Secret Service – known for protecting the president – is now using their expertise to protect schools in the wake of a spate of deadly mass shootings. The new guidelines [Read More…]
Adult film star Stormy Daniels arrested at Ohio strip club, attorney says
ABC News(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Adult film star Stormy Daniels was arrested on Wednesday while performing at a strip club in Ohio, according to her lawyer, who called the arrest a “politically motivated” setup. Daniels, who [Read More…]
Papa John’s founder resigns as chairman after apologizing for racial slur
John Raedel/Getty Images (LOUISVILLE, Kentucky) — The founder of Papa John’s resigned from his position as chairman of the pizza chain’s board of directors, just hours after he apologized for using a racial slur during [Read More…]
Once an assassination survivor, now a Nobel winner, Malala Yousafzai turns 21
William Volcov/Brazil Photo Press/LatinContent/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — She was an ordinary teenage girl and lived a normal life, not known to many outside her family and school. She woke up in the morning, went to [Read More…]
Treasury IG says suspicious activity reports tied to Michael Cohen aren’t missing
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — An investigation into the leak of sensitive financial records related to a shell company tied to Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s then-personal attorney, has found that they were handled correctly, [Read More…]
After Pompeo visit, Vietnam to put American beaten and held on trial
Victoria Nguyen(WASHINGTON) — Vietnam has ordered that an American man beaten by police and now detained for a month to stand trial, even after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo brought up his case during a [Read More…]
Alaska plane crash survivor describes ‘terrifying’ experience
U.S. Coast Guard(ANCHORAGE) — A woman who was among the 11 survivors of a plane that crashed in Alaska, described the “terrifying” experience and praised the first responders for their efforts in rescuing them. On [Read More…]
Trump: NATO allies should double their defense spending goals
Kayhan Ozer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump again blasted NATO allies on Wednesday for not spending enough on defense and asked them to increase their spending from two to four percent of their gross [Read More…]
Thai journalist says the cave rescue mission ‘united’ the country
Royal Thai Navy(CHIANG RAI, Thailand) — For Thai journalist Nattha Komolvadhin, the heart-pounding, 18-day rescue mission of 12 boys and their coach from the depths of a flooded cave in Thailand not only brought the [Read More…]
Disruptive passenger forced to reimburse Delta for emergency landing
iStock/Thinkstock(TULSA, Okla.) — Before causing a disruption on a flight, remember that there could be a hefty price to pay. Delta Air Lines passenger Bolutife Olorunda was screaming and acting erratically recently on a flight, [Read More…]
Trump administration misses court deadline to reunite separated children with their parents
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration on Tuesday missed its first court-ordered deadline to reunify families separated at the border as it rushes to confirm the identities of parents and match records of the disparate agencies [Read More…]
China promises ‘firm and forceful’ measures in response to new U.S. tariffs
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — China promised to take “firm and forceful” measures Wednesday in response to the United States’ proposed levy of 10 percent tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods. The American announcement came Tuesday – [Read More…]
Delaware family killed in alleged murder-suicide: ‘I never thought this would happen to them,’ friend says
WPVI-TV(DOVER, Del.) — Friends are shocked and devastated after a Delaware family, including three young children, died in what police say was a murder-suicide at their home. “I never thought this would happen to them,” [Read More…]
Trump: NATO allies should double their defense spending goals
Kayhan Ozer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump again blasted NATO allies on Wednesday for not spending enough on defense and asked them to increase their spending from two to four percent of their gross [Read More…]
Group smuggles pride ‘flag’ into Russia for the World Cup
Hidden Flag(MOSCOW) — Six people have come up with a creative way of smuggling the pride flag into Russia during the World Cup as a demonstration against the country’s restrictive laws on promoting LGBTQ rights. [Read More…]
John Kerry blasts President Trump’s NATO remarks
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Former Secretary of State John Kerry condemned President Donald Trump’s remarks at the NATO Summit Wednesday morning after the president bashed Germany saying the country is being “controlled” by Russia. “Germany is totally [Read More…]
Hurricane Chris strengthens to Category 2; producing rough surf, rip currents
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Chris strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 105 mph, making it the first Category 2 hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic season. It might strengthen even more Wednesday afternoon [Read More…]