October 2019

Bipartisan bill aims to reverse change in how some children of military and federal employees overseas become citizens

October 23, 2019 3:15 PM CNN

The top members of the House Judiciary Committee leadership introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday that would reverse a policy by the Trump administration that changed how children of some federal employees and members of the US armed forces gain citizenship. In August, US Citizenship and Immigration Services released policy guidance that appeared to make it more

Ford posts strong earnings but cuts outlook

October 23, 2019 3:12 PM CNN

Ford, which is likely the next US automaker to face negotiations with the United Auto Workers union, reported strong earnings Wednesday. But the company warned investors that it doesn’t expect to do as well the last three months of the year as it earlier predicted. Ford said the headwinds it is facing, including higher warranty

Trump announces he’s lifting Turkey sanctions as his Syria envoy says Turkish-backed forces committed war crimes

October 23, 2019 2:41 PM CNN

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was lifting all sanctions on Turkey after it agreed to halt its attack on America’s former Kurdish allies in northeastern Syria, shortly after his special envoy to Syria told Congress Turkey’s incursion was a “tragedy” and that Ankara-backed forces are likely behind several war crimes. Speaking in the White

A New York studio is offering ‘Puppy Pilates’ to raise money for veterans who can’t afford to train a service dog

October 23, 2019 2:40 PM CNN

What’s more relaxing than a healthy dose of pilates … and puppies? A pilates studio in upstate New York is now offering “Puppy Pilates,” a class where for $25, you can do pilates while playing with puppies. While exercising with furry friends should be enough for most animal lovers, this unique pilates class comes with

A California sheriff’s office loses a ‘hero’ after a deputy was killed responding to a theft

October 23, 2019 2:40 PM CNN

A California sheriff’s deputy responding to a report of marijuana theft was shot and killed Wednesday, authorities said. “Early this morning we lost one of our heroes,” El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini said. Deputy Brian Ishmael “immediately came under fire” while responding to the call at a residence in Somerset, the sheriff’s office said.

College giving free tuition to all local high school grads, residents

October 23, 2019 2:33 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) — City of Detroit high school graduates will be getting free tuition to Wayne State University. The announcement was made on Wednesday with Wayne State President M. Roy Wilson, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and more. It will include the class of 2020.

Man charged with murder in Wisconsin brothers’ deaths

October 23, 2019 2:31 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KSHB) — The Braymer man connected to the disappearance of two Wisconsin brothers now faces murder charges in their deaths. Garland Nelson, 25, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Nicholas Diemel, 34, and Justin Diemel, 24, according

America’s Cajun Navy founder, former SMILE board member booked with theft

October 23, 2019 2:27 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, LA (KATC) — The founder of one of the numerous versions of the “Cajun Navy” has been arrested for theft. John Billiot Jr. was booked Tuesday on an active warrant accusing him of felony theft, records show. He was released after posting a $7,500 bond. According to

Mark Zuckerberg grilled by Congress over Libra and political ads policy

October 23, 2019 2:26 PM CNN

Mark Zuckerberg conceded on Wednesday that there is a scenario in which Facebook might have to rethink its involvement in its controversial cryptocurrency project, Libra, if the currency does not receive appropriate US regulatory approval. In response to multiple questions on the matter during an hours-long grilling session on Capitol Hill, Zuckerberg said Facebook would

Mark Parker to step down as Nike CEO after 13 years

October 23, 2019 2:22 PM CNN

Mark Parker will step down as Nike’s CEO next year after 13 years leading the footwear company, Nike announced Tuesday. Parker, 64, has been a Nike employee since 1979, rising through the ranks and holding such positions as product designer and co-brand president. He was appointed CEO in 2006. Parker will hand the reins to

Two killed when vehicle falls from parking garage

October 23, 2019 2:17 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WRTV) — Two people are dead after a car fell out of the Market Square Center Garage in downtown Indianapolis. The vehicle apparently fell from the fourth story and landed on its roof in an alley behind the City Market. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department,

Texas House speaker won’t seek reelection in wake of scandal

October 23, 2019 2:14 PM CNN

The Republican speaker of the Texas House of Representatives announced Tuesday that he will not be seeking reelection in 2020 amid a scandal involving an audio recording in which he apparently sought help ousting incumbent members of his own party. “After much prayer, consultation, and thoughtful consideration with my family, it is clear that I

Giuliani associates Fruman and Parnas plead not guilty to campaign finance charges

October 23, 2019 1:53 PM CNN

Two men who have served as Rudy Giuliani’s conduit to Ukraine pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court Wednesday to charges that they funneled foreign money to US campaign coffers, with one of their lawyers suggesting executive privilege could apply to material in the case. Igor Fruman and Lev Parnas were indicted earlier this month

Chad Wolf under consideration for Homeland Security top job

October 23, 2019 1:47 PM CNN

The White House is considering Chad Wolf to replace the outgoing acting Homeland Security secretary, according to two sources familiar with the process. Wolf, a senior department official, previously served as chief of staff to former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. He was nominated by President Donald Trump in February to serve as undersecretary for

Simone Biles pays tribute to her boyfriend and calls him the ‘man of my dreams’

October 23, 2019 1:45 PM CNN

Simone Biles is sharing details on why she loves her boyfriend with the world. The decorated gymnast posted a message celebrating his birthday on Instagram this week, calling Stacey Ervin Jr. the man of her dreams. “So many things I love about you. Your energy lights up an entire room. you’re a true gentleman and

WeWork’s disgraced CEO is getting a massive payout. Now workers await their own fate

October 23, 2019 1:43 PM CNN

Current and former staffers at WeWork are outraged that former CEO and cofounder Adam Neumann would get a massive payout after he all but ran the company into the ground. The golden parachute for Neumann was included in a SoftBank rescue deal, formally announced late Tuesday, that will pump billions more into the embattled company

Macaulay Culkin dances for Lizzo

October 23, 2019 1:42 PM CNN

So, Macaulay Culkin likes Lizzo. But was he “Good As Hell” though? Judge for yourself when you check out the actor’s dance moves at a recent Lizzo concert in Los Angeles. The former child star shared a video on his official Instagram account of him jamming after the singer-rapper invited him onstage. “When @lizzobeeating asks

You may have heard about the Virginia town that went viral for banning anyone over 14 from trick or treating. Here’s the whole story

October 23, 2019 1:31 PM CNN

In Chesapeake, Virginia, trick or treating is all about Halloween fun: candy, costumes, and — if you’re over 14 — a spine-chilling possible $250 fine. According to the City of Chesapeake code of ordinances, anyone over the age of 14 who engages in trick or treating is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor, punishable by

It’s official: Political Twitter is a partisan hellscape

October 23, 2019 1:30 PM CNN

Political Twitter is a wasteland of partisan sniping wholly unreflective of the country as a whole. (That’s long been my personal opinion. But now there’s lots and lots of data to back that view up. Hooray!) An extensive Pew study of the 22% of Americans who use Twitter even semi-regularly makes clear just how much

The trade war is destroying American profit

October 23, 2019 1:21 PM CNN

This is what a trade war looks like. An industrial giant in Illinois, a motorcycle icon in Wisconsin, a Minnesota snowmobile maker and the parent of Monopoly and Nerf all reported to investors this week that the trade war is biting. It’s the earnings trend everyone saw coming. And warned about. What began as targeted

Trump couldn’t be charged for a Fifth Avenue shooting while in office, his lawyer argues

October 23, 2019 1:12 PM CNN

A federal appeals court expressed skepticism Wednesday that President Donald Trump can block a subpoena from New York state prosecutors for his tax returns, in a case that all sides see heading to the Supreme Court for an election-year showdown. Judges from a three-member panel of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in downtown

Judge orders State Department to release Ukraine records in 30 days

October 23, 2019 1:11 PM CNN

A federal judge Wednesday gave the State Department 30 days to release Ukraine-related records, including communications between Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. In response to an emergency motion from the watchdog group American Oversight, Judge Christopher Cooper ordered lawyers for the group and the State Department to

Trump is doing Biden a big favor

October 23, 2019 1:08 PM CNN

Reports of former Vice President Joe Biden’s political demise have been greatly exaggerated. So says a new national poll taken by CNN. Instead of losing ground, Biden has again separated himself from the field with a substantial lead over his nearest rivals Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Polls are an imperfect snapshot of where the

Champions League: Barcelona and Liverpool take early leads away from home

October 23, 2019 1:08 PM CNN

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Bruce Springsteen keeps on running with ‘Western Stars’

October 23, 2019 1:05 PM CNN

Rock ‘n roll might be a young person’s game, but Bruce Springsteen shows no signs of slowing down as he hits his 70th birthday, and indeed has exhibited an appetite to expand his creative horizons. So he follows the Netflix special capturing his Broadway show with “Western Stars,” a deeply personal film performing songs from

Cannabis firms are hopping on the non-alcoholic beer wagon

October 23, 2019 1:03 PM CNN

The rise of the “sober-curious” consumer and movements such as Sober October and Dry January have alcohol companies weighing the benefits of moderation. Now, cannabis firms are soberly getting in on the action. Makers of cannabis-infused beer are developing brews free of booze — as well as bud — to sell alongside stalwarts such as

New Mexico school resource officer fired after bodycam shows use of force against 11-year-old student

October 23, 2019 1:02 PM CNN

FARMINGTON, New Mexico — A New Mexico middle school resource officer who was seen on body camera footage using force against an 11-year-old girl is no longer with the force, police said. The student sustained a minor concussion after the officer pushed her against a wall and later held her to the ground, the Farmington

Trump claims ‘big success’ in Syria, calls Turkey cease-fire ‘permanent’

October 23, 2019 12:56 PM Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump says Turkey has informed the U.S. it will make “permanent” a five-day cease-fire in Syria. In response, he says he’s directing the lifting of economic sanctions on Turkey. Claiming “big success” at the U.S.-brokered effort, Trump said Wednesday, “this was an outcome created by us.” The cease-fire required Kurdish

Tanzanian court upholds a law banning child marriage

October 23, 2019 12:56 PM CNN

Tanzania’s Supreme Court of Appeal on Wednesday upheld an earlier ruling banning parents from marrying off girls as young as 15. A high court ruling in 2016 had declared “unconstitutional” sections of Tanzania’s marriage act that allowed the practice. It also directed the government to raise the legal age of marriage to 18 years within

What happens when exoplanets crash into each other?

October 23, 2019 12:55 PM CNN

More than 300 light-years from Earth, there’s a double star system where evidence exists that two exoplanets, or planets outside of our solar system, recently collided. Astronomers used NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy to spot a warm dust and debris trail within the system, according to a release by NASA. SOFIA is a flying

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Month: October 2019