The computers of the House Democratic campaign committee have been hacked in an intrusion that investigators say resembles the recent cyber breach of the Democratic National Committee, a spokeswoman for the committee said Friday. The incident added another layer of mystery to the hacking of Democratic Party information that has… Read More
Clinton speech a total disaster
Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech as her party’s presidential nominee was intended to be a powerful moment, a coronation that would cap off a four-day convention celebration with a show of unity and respect. Instead, it was a disaster. Her vanquished rivals weren’t willing to sit quietly, and loudly booed and… Read More
Al Qaeda splits in two. Terrorist civil war?
The Al Qaeda branch in Syria — the Nusra Front — has announced that, for the first time in the history of the terror group, tthey are leaving the terror network. The announcement appeared to show a deep division within the terror organization — but terror experts were quick to… Read More
Tragedy! Cop murdered in San Diego
They are our nation’s finest, and are sworn to protect and serve the public — even with their lives. Two more police officers were gunned down in the line of duty in California early Friday, authorities said. One officer died and another was wounded after a gunman opened fire on… Read More
[Poll] Trump or Clinton — who is right?
The presidential candidates have argued their differing opinions countless times throughout the election. But there is one issue in particular causing a lot of controversy this campaign cycle. The Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership (TPP) has been strongly opposed by Republican nominee Donald Trump, similar to his opinion on the North Atlantic Free Trade… Read More
Outrage! Sanders delegates betrayed again
The party’s over in Philadelphia – but after four days of feel-good rhetoric over nominee Hillary Clinton, they haven’t fooled anyone. Nnot even their own supporters. As the constant howls of protest from the Bernie Sanders delegates show, everyone in that room knew that the Democratic Party’s primary process was… Read More
Anti-terror expert: Brazil not taking threats seriously
A half-million foreign tourists, dozens of heads of state and the attention of the world’s media. If there were ever a headache for anti-terror forces, it’s the Olympics. In the aftermath of deadly attacks by the Islamic State group in France and elsewhere, Brazil, which has almost no experience combatting… Read More
40 years later, man arrested in assassination plot
Nearly 40 years after the crime, a fugitive wanted on a murder charge has been arrested for his part in what authorities say was a 1977 plot to assassinate a local official in Florida. William Claybourne Taylor, 67, was taken into custody Thursday in Reidsville, North Carolina, where he had… Read More
Sandy Hook reopening, first time since massacre
When the public gets its first glimpse Friday of the school built to replace the one where 20 first-graders and six educators were massacred, they’ll see a building designed to be attractive, environmentally friendly, conducive to learning, and above all, safe. The old Sandy Hook Elementary School was torn down… Read More
California wildfire growing out of control
A wildfire burning along California’s Big Sur coastline keeps growing a week after it broke out, and looks to be a problem for the scenic region for weeks to come. Anxious residents driven from their homes awaited word on their properties and popular parks and trails closed at the height… Read More