Federal court stops Trump’s immigration ban
The federal court for the Eastern District of New York issued an emergency stay halting President Donald Trump’s executive order banning entry to the US from seven majority-Muslim countries tonight, following widespread protests at airports around the country. The court ruled on a habeas corpus…
Trump orders construction of border wall, boosts deportation force
President Donald Trump on Wednesday started to reshape US immigration enforcement policies via executive action, taking his first steps toward fulfilling some of the most contentious pledges that defined his campaign — building a border wall and speeding the deportation of undocumented immigrants. Trump signed…
Report Accuses Donald Trump of Working With Russia
Much of what is in the report are things that have already been widely reported and speculated on in the media, including Russia interfering in the election by providing information on Hillary Clinton and the like. The most salacious claims, however, allege that Trump has…
An Iceberg The Size Of Delaware Is About To Break From Antarctica
One of the largest icebergs ever recorded is about to cleave off of Antarctica and drift to sea. The Larsen C iceberg is approximately the size of Delaware and has been separating from Antarctica at an amazing pace, with the canyon between the two growing…
Black Teens Capture & Torture Disabled White Kid
Investigators are looking into a Facebook Live video showing a group of people holding a young man hostage. Chicago police were made aware of this video Tuesday afternoon. A young African American woman streamed the video live on Facebook showing at least four people holding…
Thieves steal $6M in jewels while ball drops on New Year’s Eve
A trio of Midtown burglars waited for the stroke of midnight to pull off a $6 million New Year’s Eve heist, law enforcement sources said Monday. “They laid in wait until the ball dropped,” said a law enforcement source.The three hooded and masked men broke…
Obama administration will announce measures to punish Russia for election interference
The Obama administration is close to announcing a series of measures to punish Russia for its interference in the 2016 presidential election, including economic sanctions and diplomatic censure, according to U.S. officials.The administration is finalizing the details, which also are expected to include covert action…
Suspect in Berlin Christmas market attack shot dead in Milan
The suspect in Berlin Christmas market attack was shot dead near Milan, according to Italian officials, bringing an end to an international manhunt for the 24-year old Tunisian that had kept the continent on edge as the holidays fast approached. Anis Amri was killed, Italian…
Video of Fort Worth Police Officer Sparks Outrage
A Facebook video showing the arrests of a mother and daughter by a police officer in Fort Worth, Texas, has sparked outrage on social media. The 5 minute video was posted Wednesday night by Porsha Craver.
Uber reminds its passengers: Don’t have sex in the car
Uber has at times described itself as a ride-hailing service that “brings people together” — “a fun and social new way” to get people from place to place. But some of Uber’s passengers have perhaps become a bit too friendly in the back seat. In its first guidelines specifically directed…