A police officer and multiple others were killed in a shooting in Jersey City on Tuesday that authorities say is not believed to have been a terrorism attack.One officer was pronounced dead at a hospital and multiple other people were found dead at the scene, Mayor Steven Fulop said without […]
Why Boris Johnson is good for the Israeli economy, according to British-Israeli industrialist
Terry Newman explains why Brexit will do good for Israel’s trade agreements with its third-largest export market
Barr: FBI’s Russia investigation based on ‘bogus narrative’
William Barr, a vocal defender of Trump, said he disagreed with the inspector general that the FBI had enough information to open the investigation
Love triangle preceded murder-suicide of corrections officers, police say
With the investigation complete, they believe that jealousy played a role in the murder-suicide.
Group that sued LAPD over controversial data policing programs claims victory
The grassroots organization Stop LAPD Spying Coalition had sued the Police Department for documents about programs it claimed were racially biased.
Teacher on leave over “set your price for a slave” question
The question was posed to fifth graders at Blades Elementary School in St. Louis. The teacher has “expressed significant remorse.”
Hill says Trump ignored warnings on Ukraine conspiracy theory
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill confirmed during her testimony on Thursday that President Trump ignored his top advisers when they informed him that the conspiracy theory that Ukraine was involved in the 2016 U.S. election interference was indeed false. Asked if she believed President Trump “instead listened to Rudy […]
Verizon Media plans to lay off 150 people this week
Verizon Media Group is undergoing layoffs this week. The telecom’s portfolio of media brands, which includes Yahoo, AOL, TechCrunch and HuffPost, plans to lay off about 150 people in the U.S. across multiple teams in the organization.
Deadly shooting in Jersey City
There is an “active shooting situation” in Jersey City, New Jersey. Follow here for the latest.
Two Concord-area sex offenders appeal their convictions to New Hampshire’s highest court
Months after separate juries returned guilty verdicts in two high-profile sexual assault cases in Merrimack County, both convicted men are asking the state’s highest court to hear their appeals.The New Hampshire Supreme Court recently accepted direct appeals from Merton Mann and Nickolas Micucci, bo…
Trump desperately using lies, distortions to fight impeachment
Michael D’Antonio writes that even with an IG report proving that the FBI’s investigation into Russia’s 2016 election meddling wasn’t biased and House Democrats’ credible impeachment case, no one should expect Trump and his backers to turn off the fog machines of lies and distortions.
Genaro Garcia Luna, Mexico’s former public safety secretary, indicted in drug trafficking conspiracy
Mexico’s former public security secretary has been arrested in the United States and charged in a drug trafficking conspiracy that involved taking millions of dollars in bribes from imprisoned drug cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Trump always has the Saudis’ back
Trump’s reaction to Friday’s attack in Pensacola, Florida, allegedly carried out by Saudi Air Force officer Mohammed Alshamrani, reminds us that Trump has gone all in with the Saudis, writes Peter Bergen.
Judge sets March trial date in mall kidnapping
A Vermont man charged with kidnapping a woman and her child from a mall in New Hampshire and then bringing her to Vermont is scheduled to go on trial in federal court in March, a judge ruled Tuesday.Court records indicate that jury selection in the trial of Everett Simpson is […]
Man dies in El Paso after being hit by car while trying to cross I-10 East
A man died Monday night after being struck by a car as he attempted to cross Interstate 10 in East El Paso.
Schiff, Republicans clash over “facts not in evidence”
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff set off a confrontation with Republicans at the impeachment hearings Wednesday after telling witness William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, he should be “cautioned” about questions based on “facts not in evidence.”
Denver city government set to grab top floor of Post building
The city of Denver is expanding its use of private office space to another floor in The Denver Post building, in part to accommodate the refurbishment of the main municipal office building across the street. Under the proposed new $9.9 million sublease deal with DP Media Network LLC, the city […]
Ex-Trotwood mayor appears in federal court on fraud charges
Joyce Sutton Cameron, a busineswoman and former Trotwood mayor is to appear in court today on federal fraud charges.
Donald Trump himself is Democrats’ star witness
Elie Honig writes that now that House Democrats have announced they will introduce two Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump, the President can never escape the stark reality and evidence laid out by in his own words.
Hill says Russia wanted to “delegitimize our entire presidency” in 2016
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill explained during her testimony on Thursday why the conspiracy theory that Ukraine, not Russia, was responsible for the 2016 U.S. election interference is false. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff asked Hill how the theory served Russian interests, and Hill responded: “The Russians interests […]
Meet the $35 strapless bra that’s loved by over 70,000 women
Could a revolutionary strapless bra actually exist now? And it’s affordable? We gave the Lively No-Wire Strapless bra a try.
2 men seriously wounded in separate West Side shootings within minutes of each other
Authorities were investigating two shooting that happened on the West Side on Dec. 10, 2019. | Sun-Times file photo Authorities were called to the shootings about 2:30 p.m. in Lawndale and West Garfield Park. Two men were shot within minutes of each other Tuesday in separate shootings on the West […]
Witnesses are asked if they consider themselves “Never Trumpers”
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, asked the two witnesses at Wednesday’s impeachment hearing whether they consider themselves “Never Trumpers,” as President Trump has alleged. Watch the responses from Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Kent and William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine.
Des Moines Register Super 10 girls’ basketball rankings: Cedar Falls, Southeast Polk make early moves
A look at the Des Moines Register’s first in-season girls’ basketball Super 10.
Taylor disputes Mulvaney’s claim that withholding aid for political reasons happens “all the time”
The top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, William Taylor, was questioned by Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell about White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney’s recent comment that using foreign policy for political gain happens “all the time.” Taylor said he thinks that is “wrong.”
Barr contradicts key finding in IG report, saying FBI may have acted in ‘bad faith’ in Russia probe
A sweeping report released Monday by the Justice Department’s internal watchdog debunked several key claims and conspiracy theories that President Donald Trump repeatedly used to attack the Russia investigation that overshadowed much of his presidency.
Hill says the idea that Ukraine interfered in 2016 election is Russian disinformation
Fiona Hill, the former top Russia expert on the National Security Council, testified Thursday: “Some of you on this committee appear to believe that Russia and its security services did not conduct a campaign against our country – that perhaps, somehow, for some reason, Ukraine did. This is a fictional […]
The truth died in Afghanistan
Rafia Zakaria says the Washington Post’s Afghanistan documents show, in a horrifying echo of the Pentagon Papers, how multiple administrations sacrificed hundreds of thousands of lives and a trillion dollars — along with ordinary Americans’ faith in both facts and a foreign policy based on what actually keeps them safe […]
Nets’ Wilson Chandler will play in his return, meaning someone else will not
Wilson Chandler was sprinting up and down the Nets practice facility court, shooting corner threes before darting to the other side. It’s been a ritual of his virtually every practice. He’s been trying his best to simulate his role for his grand return to the hardwood. Chandler, of course, has…
Officers shot — at least one fatally — in ‘active shooter situation’ in Jersey City, officials say
An “active shooting situation” is taking place in Jersey City, New Jersey, according to Jean Jadezaia, a spokeswoman for the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office.
Kent: “No factual basis” for allegations Ukraine interfered in 2016 election
Questioned by Democratic counsel Wednesday, George Kent, deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, testified there is “no factual basis” for allegations that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 election, something that has been floated by Trump allies. The U.S. intelligence community concluded it was Russia that interfered […]
5 mistakes that doomed RadioShack
The electronics retailer’s decline stems from a series of missteps made over decades
Hill says she is testifying only to get “toward the truth”
In her opening statement, Fiona Hill, the former top Russia expert on the National Security Council who has served under three Republican and Democratic presidents, said she has “no interest in advancing the outcome of your inquiry in any particular direction, except toward the truth.”
Trade has put markets in a chokehold
The US stock market cared about only one thing this year: trade. So why were stocks so calm Tuesday following headlines about tariff delays and the signing of Nafta 2.0?
Halifax council allows stadium proposal to proceed, but with conditions
Halifax regional council voted 10-7 Tuesday in favour of a staff report that supports a $20-million contribution to a stadium, but only if a long list of conditions are met.
Kent: Giuliani’s “smear campaign” against Ambassador Yovanovitch was “ubiquitous” in spring of 2019
Rep. Andre Carson, a Democrat, questioned George Kent, deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, on Wednesday about former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, who was abruptly ousted from her position. Kent said Rudy Giuliani’s “smear campaign” against Yovanovitch “was ubiquitous in the spring of 2019 […]
Southtowners: Oak Lawn students earn sweet prize at pastry decorating competition
Lincoln-Way students to perform at ILMEA all-state concert; Ryan Hyland named president of Celtic Cartage
The most dangerous places to live in Croydon ranked by latest police stats
Find out where the most crimes were committed in the borough
The dirtiest UK election ever? Here are some of the lowest moments of the campaign
Dirty tricks are as much a feature of elections as a campaign button. But this year’s UK election has seen troubling levels of disinformation on social media and abuse of traditional outlets.
San Francisco, a tech hotbed, is open to new ideas — but soon may require permits for things like 10,000 pogo sticks
Norman Yee, president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, said hoverboards, delivery drones and data-gathering devices on sidewalks or other public infrastructure would be subject to regulation.
Articles of impeachment against President Trump unveiled
House Democrats just unveiled articles of impeachment against President Trump. There are two: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Follow here for the latest.
Authorities: Multiple people dead in New Jersey shooting
Loud volleys of gunfire could be heard Tuesday at regular intervals but subsided around 2 p.m. in Jersey City
McConnell: Senate won’t take up impeachment trial before Christmas
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the Senate would not hold an impeachment trial before the Christmas recess, despite a push from the White House for the chamber to take it up immediately. “What is not possible obviously would be to turn to an impeachment trial or to […]
The image of an Indian on the basketball court at Merrimack Valley can stay, for now
The Merrimack Valley School Board, faced with opposing arguments about the appropriateness of its former mascot, chose to let residents decide at their town meeting if images of a Native American man should be ejected from the basketball court.With tension rising during the nearly two-hour school bo…
Cooper says $35 million in Ukraine aid has yet to be released
Laura Cooper, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, confirmed during her testimony Wednesday that $35 million in aid to Ukraine has yet to be obligated. The remaining funds have alarmed Senate Democrats, who wrote to Defense Secretary Mark Esper earlier this week, asking him to […]
Three Ohio firefighters canned for hazing a part-timer
No one was fighting their firing. Three Ohio firefighters, including two supervisors, were fired Monday for hazing and bullying a part-time firefighter, WSYX News in Columbus, Ohio, reported. The Orange Township Board of Trustees voted 2-0 — with one member not voting — to fire Capt. John Hodges,…
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Chicago high school basketball scores: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
Kenwood’s Roland McCoy (0) looks to get to the basket. | Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times Scores from all around the area. It’s hard to remember a weeknight with a better lineup. There are top-notch games all over the area including No. 7 Marian Catholic at No. 11 Notre Dame, No. […]
14 feared dead in New Zealand volcano eruption
At least six people have died and eight others remain missing after a volcano erupted on White Island, New Zealand. Follow here for the latest updates.
Here’s why the Fed may not be done cutting rates
The Federal Reserve will leave interest rates where they are when it meets Wednesday. With traders pricing in a nearly 98% chance that rates will remain steady, that’s about as close to a slam dunk decision as you can get.