Beautiful but tragic photos of the out-of-control fires in the West are taking social media by storm. Washington firefighter Stephanie Preheim is an example of how new technology is giving civilians a first-hand glimpse into the dangers. Preheim had only just arrived at the storage facility she was assigned to… Read More
Cecil the Lion’s hunter returns from hiding
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota dentist who experienced a global backlash after killing Cecil the lion is expected to return to work after more than a month out of the public eye. Walter Palmer was named in late July as the hunter who killed Cecil. In following days, he… Read More
Obama promises to help Saudi king
Friday, the Obama administration greeted King Salman of Saudi Arabia with assurances that the Iran nuclear deal comes with the necessary resources to help check the Islamic Republic’s regional ambitions. The Saudi king is making his first visit to the White House since ascending the throne in January and Friday’s… Read More
Trump signs loyalty pledge to GOP
Presidential candidate Donald Trump caved to party pressure and ruled out the prospect of a third-party bid on Thursday, vowing to support whoever wins the GOP’s nomination. But loyalty is a two-way street. It remains to be seen if Republican mainstream will support Trump — or even wants him in… Read More
Muslim refugees converting to Christianity in droves
Big waves always start small. In Germany, Muslim migrants fleeing the war-torn Middle East are getting their first taste of religious freedom and are converting to Christianity by the hundreds. In one small church in Berlin, the congregation has swelled from 150 to more than 600 parishioners in just two years…. Read More
No Joe? Biden may sit out 2016 race
After testing the waters on a potential presidential bid, Vice President Joe Biden may now be leaning towards staying out of the 2016 race. Biden says he is unsure if he will seek the Democratic presidential nomination, saying his decision will hinge on whether he and his family have the “emotional… Read More
BUSTED! Dem. Congressman in corruption scandal
Scrutiny of longtime Democratic Rep. Mike Honda of California is reaching a fever pitch, with a new report that he may have used taxpayer-funded staff and resources to raise money for his reelection bid. The Office of Congressional Ethics says it’s likely that Honda’s staff prepared campaign materials on taxpayer-paid time… Read More
Racist church shooter faces death penalty for “ultimate crime”
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against accused Charleston, SC church shooter Dylan Roof, it was announced yesterday. But it may just be a ploy meant to strike a deal. In a number of other murder cases in South Carolina, prosecutors have filed notices to seek the death penalty and used… Read More
Benghazi investigation heats up – Hillary’s inner circle to testify
The Benghazi investigation is ramping up, and pressure is mounting on presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s inner circle. Thursday a top staffer pleaded the fifth rather than appear before the House judicial committee, while later that day Clinton’s former chief of Staff, Cheryl Mills, was being questioned behind closed doors. Few… Read More
WATCH – Muslims, in 1958, laughing at the idea of imposing hijab on women
It’s amazing how quickly the world can change. Watch Gamal Abd el Nasser, the President of Egypt from 1956 until 1970, give a speech to a laughing audience on the Muslim Brotherhood’s idea of imposing hijab on women in their country. A hijab is a veil that symbolizes modesty and women… Read More