After reaching a deal on the final version of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, President Donald Trump tweeted that it “will be the best and most important trade deal ever made by the USA” — and called its predecessor, the North American Free Trade Agreement, “our Country’s worst Trade Deal.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi echoed that
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Seems like just yesterday that a five-member family from Evergreen Terrace moved into America’s television neighborhood, but, in fact, it was 30 years ago Tuesday that “The Simpsons” debuted. Frozen in time as the characters may be, the show itself has learned many of the lessons regular people do by the time they’re 30 —
Continue Reading A top US military official in Asia said North Korea could launch a long-range missile as part of its promised “Christmas gift” to the US, a move that could ratchet up pressure on President Donald Trump as he enters his reelection year. Gen. Charles Q. Brown, the commander of Pacific Air Forces, told a group
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(CNN) — El papa Francisco levantó las reglas de secreto pontificio que rigen los casos de abusos sexuales, anunció el Vaticano el martes. 10 datos que quizás no conocías sobre el papa Francisco en su 83 cumpleaños La medida permitirá a la Iglesia entregar documentos relacionados con casos de abuso sexual a las autoridades civiles.
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Since 1999, significant increases in US suicide rates have paralleled increases in drug overdoses from opioids. Experts have wondered how much the two might be intertwined, estimating that the percent of suicides among opioid overdose deaths to be as high as 20% to 30%. But a new analysis of numbers finds that the link between
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Rudy Giuliani told CNN that President Donald Trump has been “very supportive” of his continued efforts to dig up dirt on Democrats in Ukraine, including his most recent trip to the Eastern European country. The admission bolsters a central Democratic argument of the impeachment proceedings: that the President has allowed his personal attorney to push
Continue Reading Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a New Jersey Democrat, refused to say whether he is switching his affiliation to Republican one day before the US House of Representatives is set to vote on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, dismissing concerns that he could face blowback from voters in a 2020 reelection if he
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A Maryland grand jury has indicted a man in a fatal stabbing of a customer outside a Popeyes restaurant last month. Ricoh McClaine, 30, of Washington, DC is accused of common law murder and carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to injure, Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha N. Braveboy said in a news release
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Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KSHB ) — A change will come to the controversial statue outside the Jackson County Courthouse in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. After much debate, the Jackson County Legislature on Monday voted to add a plaque on the Andrew Jackson statue detailing Jackson’s history as a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MCKINNEY, TX (KTVT) — A delivery driver for FedEx left a path of destruction rather than packages at the home of a McKinney resident this weekend. It was Sunday afternoon when new homeowner Sankar Arumugam heard a loud crash outside his house on the 9800 block of Meadow
Continue Reading Paul Manafort is in the hospital after suffering a heart ailment while in prison, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The former Trump campaign chairman is serving a seven-and-a-half-year sentence in a Pennsylvania prison for financial crimes that stemmed from special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. He was admitted to the hospital on Thursday,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU ) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has responded to claims that the church has stockpiled as much as $100 billion dollars. The First Presidency of the Church says its funds are “methodically safeguarded through wise financial management and the building
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FLETCHER, NC (WLOS) — Students at Veritas Christian Academy found a special way to thank Fletcher First Baptist Church for being a good neighbor. Middle and upper school students stocked the church’s pantries as part of a school project. The church has been letting the school use part
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA (KPAX TV) — Fresh snow on the ground and a gentle breeze did not stop a Missoula County Search and Rescue member Ellie Cosgrove and her K9 companions from testing their newly certified skills on Monday. In fact, working through the elements further cemented their impressive achievements.
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Rosie the Riveter has inspired generations of women and now a test dummy named after her is breaking new barriers. Wearing a red bandana and a blue spacesuit, Rosie the Rocketeer is the first official passenger to ride Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the stars. The spacecraft is designed to carry astronauts to the International
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LOOKOUT PASS (KPAX TV) — Lookout Ski Area is finally open and with their new SkyTrac quad lift you can get to the top of the mountain quicker and so far, the newest feature has proved to be worth the wait. “The new lift is sweet I think
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA (KPAX TV) — The restoration of “Miss Montana” this year not only thrilled thousands to see the historic plane in the sky, but it’s also brought new attention to the Museum of Mountain Flying in Missoula. “Miss Montana” a C-47 aircraft returned to the skies last spring
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Goldfish is the latest brand trying to capitalize on the buzz around plant-based foods. Campbell, which owns the popular snack brand, is launching a line of veggie Goldfish crackers in two flavors: sweet carrot and cheesy tomato. They’ll be sold at select grocery stores, including Kroger and Publix, starting in January and will be available
Continue Reading Wow, good job everyone! While in years past, the top GIFs of the year have reflected a collective energy full of uncertainty and ennui, this year’s crop, as curated by GIF master Giphy, is considerably more upbeat! We’re glad everyone finally found a therapist who gets them. 1. “And I Oop” Like all great snippets
Continue Reading Andrew Johnson faced overwhelming opposition in the House and the Senate, and he stood in the way of a Reconstruction that would have done more to help former slaves. But he was still able, just barely, to survive a Senate impeachment trial. Johnson was a Southerner and a Democrat, but he stayed on the Union
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ARAPAHOE COUNTY, CO (KCNC) — A former Aurora police officer who plead guilty to stealing tens thousands of dollars from charities that support families of fallen officers was sentenced on Monday. Roland Albert will serve a five year economic crimes probation sentence that includes 18 months in jail
Continue Reading This time of year, it’s hard to go a day without hearing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” whether it’s playing in a store, in an Uber or on your holiday playlist. Since it debuted in 1994, Carey’s song has become a go-to Christmas pop song during the holidays, along with mainstays
Continue Reading The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court slammed the FBI for mistakes it made in the Carter Page surveillance warrants. Read the order here:
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — Después de 30 temporadas y 678 episodios, ‘Los Simpson’ no solo han logrado ironizar sobre muchos aspectos de la sociedad de EE.UU. y del mundo, sino que han conseguido anticiparse a varios fenómenos en la vida real. De hecho una de las referencias culturales más comentadas tras la victoria de Donald Trump
Continue Reading Joe Biden’s campaign released a summary of his medical history Tuesday, including his doctor’s conclusion that the former vice president would be physically able to handle the presidency. The 2020 Democratic contender’s release also includes the results of a physical exam by Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s primary care doctor since 2009 and the director of
Continue Reading Attackers sent videos of flashing and strobing lights to people on Twitter last month as part of a cyberattack which deliberately targeted people with epilepsy. The attacks targeted the Twitter feed of the Epilepsy Foundation, the organization said Monday. Using the foundation’s handle and hashtags, the attackers posted videos and GIFs that used triggering light
Continue Reading A federal judge declined Tuesday to revoke bail for Lev Parnas, rejecting prosecutors’ claims that the indicted Rudy Giuliani associate posed an “extraordinary risk of flight” due to his association with a “foreign benefactor” identified in court as Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash. US District Court Judge Paul Oetken also questioned prosecutors’ assertions that Parnas had
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a shortlist of nominations in consideration for nine of its categories for the upcoming Oscars. It was an exciting announcement for Beyoncé, who was highlighted for “The Lion King” song, “Spirit.” Others in consideration for that category include Thom Yorke for “Daily Battles” from the film
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Former Pakistan President and military ruler Pervez Musharraf has been sentenced to death in absentia for high treason following a six-year legal case. A three-member special court in Islamabad on Tuesday convicted Musharraf of violating the constitution by unlawfully declaring emergency rule while he was in power, in a case that had been pending since
Continue Reading A former North Carolina school resource officer seen on video body slamming an 11-year-old boy will face misdemeanor assault and child abuse charges, District Attorney Mike Waters said Tuesday. The announcement came a day after the State Bureau of Investigation finished its probe into the incident. While the family wanted Warren Durham to face stiffer
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