It’s a horrifying story too disgusting to believe. But it’s true, and it’s not over yet. A search is underway for an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who is suspected of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in Southern California in December. The Fullerton Police Department posted to their Facebook page… Read More
Nuclear deal permits Iran to import 130 tons of Uranium
Iran’s English language Press TV is reporting that world powers have approved Iran importing as much as 130 tons of uranium. The Friday report quotes Behrouz Kamalvandi, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran spokesman as saying “the Joint Commission monitoring the implementation of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and… Read More
Obama surprises Biden with Medal of Freedom
At the dusk of both of their political careers, surrounded by teary friends and family, President Barack Obama on Thursday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Joe Biden, the man he called “the finest vice president we have ever seen.” The vice president winced in shock as Obama announced… Read More
Paul Ryan: We’re working on solution for immigrant kids
Congressional Republicans are working with the Trump transition team on a solution for immigrants brought illegally to this country as kids, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday. Hundreds of thousands of these immigrants gained temporary protections and work permits from President Barack Obama. While campaigning for president, Donald Trump promised… Read More
Charges filed in celebrity jewel heist case
French authorities have filed the first charges against four suspects in the armed jewelry heist of Kim Kardashian West, with more charges expected to follow, the Paris prosecutors’ office said Thursday. Kardashian West’s sister, Khloe Kardashian, welcomed the step forward in the French probe as a “kind of closure” and… Read More
Microsoft workers say graphic content causes PTSD
Two former Microsoft workers are claiming their work reviewing abuse, child pornography and other graphic material flagged for removal caused them post-traumatic stress disorder. The Seattle Times says Henry Soto and Greg Blauert have sued Microsoft Corp. claiming the technology company was negligent and violated prohibitions of discrimination based on disabilities…. Read More
It’s gonna be YUUGE! Trump raises millions for inauguration
The inauguration of a new president requires the recitation of a 35-word oath. That’s it. Dress it up with some hoopla and glitz, though, and pretty soon you’re talking real money. Donald Trump will have it to spend. Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Committee has raised a record $90 million-plus in private… Read More
Shocking! Obama imposes STRICTER immigration policies!?
President Barack Obama announced Thursday he is ending a longstanding immigration policy that allows any Cuban who makes it to U.S. soil to stay and become a legal resident. The repeal of the “wet foot, dry foot” policy is effective immediately. The decision follows months of negotiations focused in part… Read More
Two arrested for suspected ISIS links
Spanish police on Friday arrested two people for suspected links to the Islamic State group, the Interior Ministry said. In a separate operation, the ministry said police seized 8,000 guns and rifles Thursday and arrested five Spaniards suspected of buying disused weapons to recondition them and put them on the… Read More
NFL team leaving town after 56 seasons
Chargers fans knew for several years that this dreaded day could be coming, that their beloved NFL team might move up the freeway to tap the perceived riches of Los Angeles. That didn’t make it any easier Thursday, when the San Diego Chargers ceased to exist after 56 seasons. They’re… Read More