A horrifying murder spree in Oklahoma has residents petrified, and the crazed suspect is still on the loose. Authorities have been hunting for over 24-hours for the reportedly armed and dangerous gunman who is, “on a mission to hurt people,” Lincoln County Sheriff Charles Dougherty told the Oklahoman. Michael Dale Vance… Read More
[Health alert] Obamacare in death spiral
President Barack Obama’s signature health care plan is in a death spiral — and the collapse will cost taxpayers millions. We’re not sure what is more tragic — the tragic situation that will cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance, or the predictability of the entire fiasco? Premiums… Read More
EU: Accepting Syrian refugees was a mistake
The huge refugee crisis is slowly destroying Europe – and countries across the EU are finally saying, “Enough is enough!” But that’s not enough to deter Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. And should Clinton win the presidential election, Europe’s lessons will be hard learned here in America. All across the… Read More
Visa granted to 6-year-old in desperate need of lifesaving surgery
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has issued a last minute-visa to an ailing 6-year-old Pakistani girl desperately in need of surgery in the United States. Shahid Ullah, the father of Maria, says that the family is “so happy” at the news and thanked friends and supporters world over who helped… Read More
Islamic terrorists storm police academy, slaughter 59
Militants wearing suicide vests stormed a Pakistani police academy in the southwestern city of Quetta overnight, killing at least 59 people, mostly police cadets and recruits, and waging a ferocious gunbattle with troops that lasted into early hours Tuesday. Pakistani officials feared the death toll could rise further, as the… Read More
Guard stands up for vets with debts
Members of Congress and veterans leaders on Monday called for federal action to absolve the debts of nearly 10,000 soldiers in California alone who have been ordered by the Pentagon to repay enlistment bonuses a decade after they signed up to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. Lawmakers from California expressed… Read More
Catholics have new rule on cremation ashes
The Vatican on Tuesday published guidelines for Catholics who want to be cremated, saying their remains cannot be scattered, divvied up or kept at home but rather stored in a sacred, church-approved place. The new instructions were released just in time for Halloween and “All Souls Day” on Nov. 2,… Read More
Politicians wage bets on World Series
The Republican governors of Illinois and Ohio are betting cases of beer, pizza and other ballpark favorites on the World Series beginning Tuesday between the Cubs and the Indians. On his Twitter page Monday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner wagered a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and microbrew beer from Chicago if Cleveland… Read More
Zoo to improve exhibit security after Harambe death
Officials with the Ohio zoo where a gorilla was shot and killed when a 3-year-old got into its enclosure say they’ve improved the exhibit’s barrier. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the new barrier at the Cincinnati Zoo has mesh fencing from top to bottom and stands 42 inches high. That’s 6… Read More
Chris Christie aide to face cross-examination in Bridgegate scandal
Federal prosecutors will resume their cross-examination of a former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie who is facing criminal charges in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal. Bridget Kelly returns to the stand Tuesday. Kelly testified Monday that she told the Republican governor a Democratic mayor had expressed concern… Read More