Politics

November 18, 2020
Kansas City couple wins $4 million in wrongful death lawsuit

The parents of a Kansas City man who died in a 2016 shooting have been awarded $4 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against a man who trafficked in firearms,...

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November 18, 2020
America’s bellwethers crumbled in aligning with Trump in ’20

A glass case in the history museum on the main street through this city celebrates its curious place in American lore: There's a photo of John F. Kennedy Jr. on...

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November 18, 2020
Stockton mayor who pushed guaranteed income loses

One of the youngest mayors in the country, who garnered national attention for starting a privately funded program to give poor people $500 a month in guaranteed income, conceded that...

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November 18, 2020
California analyst forecasts one-time $26 billion windfall

California's nonpartisan legislative analyst is forecasting that the state will have a one-time $26 billion windfall in its next budget year, saying that the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic...

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November 18, 2020
By failing to withdraw ALL forces from Afghanistan, Trump has killed the Afghan peace plan

The US-Taliban peace plan has always been just a political cover for Trump to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. By failing to do so before he leaves office, he's guaranteed that...

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November 18, 2020
Top brass at California medical group joined Newsom at party

Two top officials at the California Medical Association attended a birthday party alongside Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month as the state experienced an uptick in coronavirus cases. Dustin Corcoran,...

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November 18, 2020
Top brass at California medical group joined Newsom at party

Two top officials at the California Medical Association attended a birthday party alongside Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month as the state experienced an uptick in coronavirus cases. Dustin Corcoran,...

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November 18, 2020
Trump-friendly Newsmax a sudden competitor to Fox News

Now that his largely invisible network has suddenly been flooded by fans of President Donald Trump, Newsmax television personality Grant Stinchfield is puffing out his chest. “They don't know what...

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November 18, 2020
Trump-friendly Newsmax a sudden competitor to Fox News

Now that his largely invisible network has suddenly been flooded by fans of President Donald Trump, Newsmax television personality Grant Stinchfield is puffing out his chest. “They don't know what...

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November 18, 2020
Editorial Roundup: Florida

Recent editorials from Florida newspapers: ___ Nov. 17 Florida Times-Union on maintaining vigilance during the coronavirus pandemic and headed into the holiday season: Public health experts saw this coming, a...

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November 18, 2020
Editorial Roundup: Florida

Recent editorials from Florida newspapers: ___ Nov. 17 Florida Times-Union on maintaining vigilance during the coronavirus pandemic and headed into the holiday season: Public health experts saw this coming, a...

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November 18, 2020
Immunity for YEARS or DECADES: Covid resistance may last much longer than previously thought, says new research

According to a small but significant study, immunity to coronavirus after infection appears to last a long time, boosting hopes of a successful vaccine rollout. But why were earlier indications...

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November 18, 2020
City repeals noise rule on only Mississippi abortion clinic

Mississippi's capital city has repealed a year-old local law that sought to restrict noise levels outside the state's only abortion clinic by limiting amplified sound and banning protesters from approaching...

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November 18, 2020
Clayton County employers among those cutting most workers

Georgia's Clayton County saw one of the sharpest drops in employment nationwide in the year ended June 30, a new report from the U.S. Labor Department shows, likely reflecting reduced...

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November 18, 2020
US Senate confirms third federal judge to District of Kansas

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kansas Solicitor General Toby Crouse as a federal judge for the District of Kansas. It is the third federal district judgeship in the state nominated...

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November 18, 2020
Miami to distribute $8.5M in business grants and grocery gift cards for COVID relief

Miami's city government will distribute $8.55 million in two COVID-19 relief programs meant to help support small businesses and help families buy groceries. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez requested a special...

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November 18, 2020
An elite-led ‘Great Reset’ post-Covid? No, what we need first is to get rid of the globalist approach that got us into this mess

The WEF's vision for the future isn't a conspiracy, but a disingenuous, dishonest manifesto from an unelected ruling class. The virus has vindicated the national state and the need for...

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November 18, 2020
BBC names ex-judge to lead probe into 1995 Diana interview

The BBC's board of directors has approved the appointment of a retired senior judge to lead an independent investigation into the circumstances around a controversial 1995 TV interview with Princess...

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November 18, 2020
BBC names ex-judge to lead probe into 1995 Diana interview

The BBC's board of directors has approved the appointment of a retired senior judge to lead an independent investigation into the circumstances around a controversial 1995 TV interview with Princess...

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November 18, 2020
Grains mixed, livestock mixed

Grain futures were mixed on Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. was off .024 cent at $5.98 a bushel; Dec. corn rose .046...

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November 18, 2020
Grains mixed, livestock mixed

Grain futures were mixed on Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. was off .024 cent at $5.98 a bushel; Dec. corn rose .046...

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November 18, 2020
US’ new policy roadmap on China shows how it risks isolating itself in the same way the Eastern Bloc did

A new document detailing America's response to the rise of China only shows how little Washington understands about Beijing. While the US seems to want to pursue a Cold War,...

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November 18, 2020
US’ new policy roadmap on China shows how it risks isolating itself in the same way the Eastern Bloc did

A new document detailing America's response to the rise of China only shows how little Washington understands about Beijing. While the US seems to want to pursue a Cold War,...

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November 18, 2020
The Latest: Swiss soccer, hockey clubs can get federal funds

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Professional soccer and hockey clubs in Switzerland can get federal funds to compensate for lost...

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November 18, 2020
The Latest: Swiss soccer, hockey clubs can get federal funds

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Professional soccer and hockey clubs in Switzerland can get federal funds to compensate for lost...

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November 18, 2020
A new film, designed as an homage to climate change’s child deity Greta Thunberg, in fact portrays a terrified, badly misled girl

The new documentary I Am Greta follows the Swedish soothsayer from when she began her protests in 2018 to today. It was intended to show her global campaigning impact, but...

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November 18, 2020
Postal worker sentenced for fraud, embezzlement, theft

A former postal worker was sentenced Tuesday for wire fraud, embezzlement and identity theft amounting to $276,000 over seven years. The News Tribune reports U.S. District Judge Richard A. Jones...

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November 18, 2020
Europe has half of world’s 4M new virus cases but sees hope

Europe made up almost half of the world's 4 million new coronavirus cases last week but recorded a nearly 10% fall in infections compared to the week before, thanks in...

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November 18, 2020
Stranded at sea: Crew members weigh COVID-19 trauma as they decide whether to return

Princess Cruises crew member Gan Sungaralingum has spent the last two months taking care of his elderly parents, eating home- cooked meals, and doing what he loves most: walking on...

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November 18, 2020
Homes sales soar on North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Home sales on North Carolina's Outer Banks are booming in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and low interest rates. The Virginian-Pilot reported Wednesday that homes and lot sales from...

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November 18, 2020
With the migration being mostly political, is Parler destined to be “Conservative Twitter,” or will it gain mainstream appeal?

As a new social media platform tops the download charts, everyone's pondering whether it can compete with Twitter. In the end, that'll depend on whether it can hook in the...

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November 18, 2020
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

After nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing's 737 Max for flight. The nation's air safety agency announced the move early...

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November 18, 2020
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

After nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing's 737 Max for flight. The nation's air safety agency announced the move early...

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November 18, 2020
The Ludlam Trail is finally moving forward. But don’t saddle up for a ride just yet.

A decade after a group of neighbors and activists first proposed turning an abandoned West Miami-Dade railway into a six-mile-long, park-like trail for walking and cycling, the improbable idea is...

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November 18, 2020
The Ludlam Trail is finally moving forward. But don’t saddle up for a ride just yet.

A decade after a group of neighbors and activists first proposed turning an abandoned West Miami-Dade railway into a six-mile-long, park-like trail for walking and cycling, the improbable idea is...

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November 18, 2020
Sales surge at Lowe’s as the homebound take on more projects

Lowe's sales surged in the third quarter more people took on projects at home during the epidemic. Shares, however, slumped before the opening bell Wednesday on an outlook that some...

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November 18, 2020
Sales surge at Lowe’s as the homebound take on more projects

Lowe's sales surged in the third quarter more people took on projects at home during the epidemic. Shares, however, slumped before the opening bell Wednesday on an outlook that some...

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November 18, 2020
Trump won, regardless of the election outcome… because Trumpism is here to stay

No matter the eventual election result, President Donald Trump's legacy is intact. He has reignited an enthusiasm for nationalism the world over, but his true impact has been obscured by...

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November 18, 2020
The Latest: Pfizer seeks vaccine regulatory review in days

NEW YORK — Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective. The company says the vaccine appears to protect older people...

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November 18, 2020
The Latest: Pfizer seeks vaccine regulatory review in days

NEW YORK — Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective. The company says the vaccine appears to protect older people...

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