A woman trying to take a picture of a dolphin at SeaWorld in Florida with an iPad apparently got a bit too close because it snatched the device right out of her hands. Video shot by another parkgoer shows the dolphin reaching over the side of the viewing tank at… Read More
[Health alert] Zika spreads to new state, first death reported
Texas reported its first Zika-related death Tuesday after a baby girl whose mother traveled to El Salvador while pregnant died shortly after birth in a suburban Houston hospital. The girl, who died a few weeks ago, had microcephaly linked to the Zika virus, said Dr. Umair Shah, executive director of… Read More
2024 Olympics: Coming to America?
Los Angeles leaders pitched their bid Tuesday for the 2024 Olympics as a “risk-free” project that requires little construction and could produce a financial surplus. “Our Olympic infrastructure is already in the ground, not on the drawing boards,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said at a news conference. “We are virtually risk-free… Read More
Report reveals: Who’s left at Guantanamo?
Following a lengthy tug-of-war with Capitol Hill, the Pentagon has given a senator the first-ever, unclassified report detailing the suspected militant backgrounds of more than 100 detainees at or recently released from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay – a report that will likely spur more debate over shutting… Read More
Clinton slapped with Benghazi lawsuit
Time and again, voters have reported they view Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as extremely untrustworthy. This major new lawsuit will almost certainly hurt that already dismal image — and if Clinton is ruled guilty, it could cost her far more than just a polling dip. The parents of two Americans… Read More
Trump: Clinton killed Iranian scientist
Is this the most damning attack from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump against rival Hillary Clinton? Trump is suggesting that Clinton’s emails may be directly responsible for the death of an Iranian nuclear scientist who was executed for spying for the United States. “Many people are saying that the Iranians… Read More
Snakes! “Never Trump” launches surprise attack
The “Never Trump” movement has become the “Never Give It Up” movement with their latest, and possibly sneakiest, attempt to derail Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign. Better for America, an organization that has been pushing for a third-party candidate to run against Trump for months, have announced they have… Read More
Warning! Gangs plot cop murders
Chicago is a world class city that has been tragically plagued by a blood thirsty criminal element for years. Drugs, thefts, and murders have made the jobs of the Windy City’s police force thankless. If these vicious drug gang kingpins have their way, though, being a cop in Chicago will soon turn… Read More
Obama’s Middle East weakness bites back
Critics warned that President Barack Obama’s revealed $400 million “ransom” payment to Iran would embolden America’s enemies to demand more. Some policy makers warned that our country’s weakness would be tested internationally in response. Now, it’s happening — and it’s from one of our so-called NATO allies! Turkey’s justice minister… Read More
Detroit police dogs get protective armor
A Detroit-based company has donated five bullet-resistant vests for police dogs in the city. Detroit police Sgt. Michael Woody says the department is thankful for the support from Strategic Staffing Solutions for the vests, which will be displayed at an event Tuesday. The Detroit News reports that before receiving the vests… Read More