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Police response to Uvalde shooting an ‘abject failure’
The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Col. Steve McCraw, said the police response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas was an “abject failure.” McCraw made the comments during a hearing Tuesday in front of the Texas State Senate. McCraw said police had enough manpower and firepower assembled to stop the gunman… -
BTS breakup costs Hybe $1.7 billion
The K-pop group BTS is breaking up. Or maybe not. It depends on who you ask. The grown men who make up the South Korean boyband BTS posted a video Tuesday announcing their intention to pursue solo careers. In the video, all seven of the Bangtan Boys — what BTS stands for — reminisced about… -
Border Patrol Agents accused in “whipping” incident facing new charges
The Department of Homeland Security will reportedly discipline Border Patrol Agents accused and cleared of “whipping” Haitian migrants last year at the U.S.-Mexico border. Fox News reported DHS will announce the disciplinary actions any day. According to a federal source, DHS will submit proposed disciplinary actions for the agents, who will then have the opportunity to respond… -
Yellowstone flooding causes massive damage, closes park
Raging rivers in Yellowstone National Park washed out roads and bridges, knocked out power and left some people stranded Monday. Thousands of visitors were forced to evacuate parts of the nation’s first national park at the height of the summer tourist season. Some of the worst damaged areas are in the northern part of Yellowstone… -
Police agencies in New York, nationwide endure massive exodus
There’s a nationwide shortage of law enforcement officers, and it doesn’t look like it will be over anytime soon. Over the past two years, a record number of people left policing. In Seattle, more than 250 officers have left since 2020. In Minneapolis, there are so few officers on the street that the police chief there… -
Amazon delivery drones to descend on California town
Amazon announced Monday it will deliver packages by drone to Lockeford, California residents by the end of the year. It will be the first time the online retailer will use drones to deliver packages to customers. In a release on its website, Amazon said the company started working years ago to develop a sense and avoid… -
Russian troops going to Nicaragua
Russian troops are headed for Central America thanks to a decree authorized by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. The measure permits Russia to deploy troops, planes and ships to Nicaragua, a country about a thousand miles south of Florida. The decree was published last week and confirmed by Russia. Under its provisions, Ortega also granted permission… -
FDA, Abbott knew of baby formula problems earlier than admitted
Abbott Nutrition and the Food and Drug Administration were alerted to problems with the production of baby formula in early 2021. The revelation contradicts testimony by Abbot and the FDA and places the written formula warning months earlier than both the company and agency previously admitted. A former Abbott employee filed a complaint with OSHA… -
Pew Research study: Most Americans don’t trust Washington
A new Pew Research study shows Americans do not trust the federal government. Public trust in Washington is at near historic lows. Only about 20% of Americans think the federal government will do the right thing “just about always” (2%) or “most of the time” (19%). The National Election Study started tracking public trust in… -
Lawmakers push to keep Supreme Court justices safe
Police said a California man went to Maryland to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Now, there’s a renewed push to pass a law that would increase protections to keep Supreme Court justices safe. U.S. Marshalls arrested 26-year-old Nicholas John Roske on Wednesday. He’s charged with attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice. Authorities said… -
Failures in Nassar investigation could cost FBI $1 billion
The FBI failed to act, and as a result, Larry Nassar was able to assault more young women. That’s the legal position held by dozens of women and girls who were sexually assaulted by Nassar, the former doctor for the U.S. Women’s Gymnastic Team. In a claim filed Wednesday, Simone Biles and about 90 others… -
Chaos reigning in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
A new report to the U.N. Security Council shows a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, but Western countries are reluctant to do much about it. According to the report, after the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops in August 2021 from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s subsequent return to power, the insurgent group turned governing body is struggling… -
Biden planning to sell Ukraine more drones, hellfire missiles
President Joe Biden is planning to sell more drones to Ukraine. Three people familiar with the situation said the White House is planning to announce the sale in the coming days. The latest plan to arm Ukraine includes selling the embattled country four MQ-1C Gray Eagles, the U.S. Army’s version of what most call the…
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