He’s supposed to be a leader of the conservative movement. Instead, he used his position to insult the intelligence of Republican voters. That’s what some outraged Republicans are saying about House Speaker Paul Ryan’s refusal to endorse GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump for president Thursday — a move that Trump… Read More
New video shows battle that killed Navy SEAL
The Islamic State attack on Kurdish forces in northern Iraq that killed U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Keating was a surprise that, if anticipated, might have turned out differently, a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday. Thanks to Keating’s heroic sacrifice and his leadership of a local Christian militia’s defense… Read More
5 Democrats who sabotaged Bernie Sanders
There’s a straight-talking, fiercely independent candidate running for president, beloved by millions for his no-nonsense approach and feared by the establishment bosses who can’t control him. He’s brash and outspoken. He won’t be bought, and was told he never had a chance at the nomination. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was… Read More
Police search for “cement shoes” killer
The victim washed ashore in Brooklyn, his body wrapped in plastic garbage bags, his head and hands covered in duct tape and his feet submerged in concrete — fitted with a pair of fabled “cement shoes.” Authorities on Thursday searched for suspects in the death of Peter Martinez, who was… Read More
Justice! ISIS backer pleads guilty in Kansas terror plot
A 29-year-old Topeka man plans to plead guilty to a criminal charge that he helped another man who plotted last year to bomb the Fort Riley military base to aid the Islamic State group. Alexander E. Blair’s attorney filed a request Thursday to change the not guilty plea entered for… Read More
Penn State pedophile granted appeal hearing
A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday gave convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky a hearing later this month to prove his claims that prosecutors lied, withheld evidence and leaked secret grand jury information to find additional victims. Judge John Cleland said the May 20 hearing would “provide the defense with an opportunity… Read More
NYPD participates in dance off challenge
Officers from the New York Police Department are shaking their booties in response to a challenge to participate in the Running Man Challenge dance-off. The NYPD was challenged by New Zealand police and subsequently posted a video on its Facebook page showing some uniformed officers dancing with a group of… Read More
Bank robber caught by dropped money trail
A bank robber who left a trail of cash as he ran from the scene of the crime has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 41-year-old Cameron Boddie of Dellwood pleaded guilty and was sentenced Wednesday. Authorities say Boddie dropped thousands of dollars in… Read More
Obama sets free 58 convicts (18 with life sentences)
The Obama administration on Thursday commuted the prison sentences of 58 federal convicts, including 18 who were given life sentences. The action is part of a broader effort to overhaul the criminal justice system and ease punishments for nonviolent drug offenders. Most whose sentences were cut short are now due… Read More
FDA setting sights on e-cigarettes
The federal government on Thursday announced sweeping new rules for electronic cigarettes that will for the first time require the devices and their ingredients to be reviewed, a mandate that could offer some protection for consumers and upend a multibillion dollar industry that has gone largely unregulated. Before brands are… Read More