President Donald Trump can certainly take a victory lap for the operation that killed the leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Prior to his death, Baghdadi had declared ISIS a “caliphate,” as his terrorist army stormed across Syria and Iraq, seizing territory the size of Portugal and ruling over some 8 million subjects. At Trump’s
Continue ReadingFollowing President Donald Trump’s announcement on Sunday that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died during a US military raid in northwest Syria, a number of Democrats hoping to unseat him welcomed the news and congratulated US troops, but were mum on Trump’s involvement in the risky operation. In a statement, former Vice President Joe Biden
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Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump admitted on Sunday the White House did not inform some key Democrats about the daring raid that resulted in the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The move to not make notable leaders aware goes against the usual tradition for such high-profile operations. The bipartisan praise for the US mission was
Continue Reading(CNN) — Una azafata de Southwest Airlines dice que dos pilotos veían una transmisión de video en vivo desde una cámara oculta en el baño de un avión comercial a un iPad en la cabina, dice una demanda. El presunto incidente ocurrió el 27 de febrero de 2017, mientras Renee Steinaker estaba trabajando en el
Continue ReadingBethlehem Inn said Sunday it has an urgent need for food donations in support of its Emergency Meal Program. The Inn is now providing shelter services to at least 150 adults and children each night and serving over 108,000 meals during the next year! Bethlehem Inn relies on the community’s generosity through in-kind donations for
Continue ReadingWhile the announcement on Sunday of the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been praised among a bipartisan group of elected US leaders, current and former law enforcement officials say the possible threat to the US homeland by ISIS sympathizers persists. Two senior US law enforcement officials tell CNN that agencies and police
Continue ReadingIf you thought the super blood wolf moon was scary, you haven’t seen what the sun is capable of. NASA on Sunday shared a photo on Facebook and Twitter of the sun looking a lot like a giant flaming jack-o’-lantern. The space agency captured the spooky image on October 8, 2014. The face is the
Continue ReadingLiverpool came from behind to maintain its unbeaten Premier League record with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield. Spurs took the lead after just 48 seconds when Harry Kane headed in from Son Heung-Min’s shot that had come back off the post, but Liverpool hit back in the second half through captain Jordan Henderson
Continue ReadingThe late British singer Amy Winehouse released her last studio album, “Back to Black,” on this day in 2006. Today, fans are honoring her memory on Twitter and celebrating the album that propelled her to international fame. That soulful album won her five Grammy awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album and Best New Artist, while
Continue ReadingIt was billed as a behind-the-scenes look at their recent royal tour in southern Africa. Instead the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s documentary confirmed what many had suspected for quite some time: a rift within the royal family. The documentary, which aired last Sunday night in the UK, saw Harry and Meghan reveal how they
Continue Reading(CNN) — Donald Trump confirmó el domingo que el líder de ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, fue asesinado en una redada realizada por el Ejército estadounidense en el noroeste de Siria el sábado. Al-Baghdadi detonó un chaleco suicida durante la redada, dijo Trump. La redada fue realizada por comandos de operaciones especiales, dijo Trump. “Al-Baghdadi murió
Continue Reading(CNN) — El presidente Donald Trump admitió el domingo que la Casa Blanca no informó a algunos demócratas clave sobre la audaz incursión que resultó en la muerte del líder del ISIS Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. La decisión de no dar a conocer a líderes notables va en contra de la tradición habitual de operaciones de
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Drivers looking for a way around a busy intersection are using one business owner’s parking lot as a short cut, and she’s tired of it. “Stop doing it! It’s against the law,” Robin Stromatt said. Stromatt owns Cakepop Heaven. The business sits on the
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump dialed it up last week. He referred to his potential impeachment by the House as a “lynching.” He called never-Trump Republicans “human scum.” He compared himself to George Washington and branded the emoluments clause of the Constitution “phony.” Critics said Trump was wrong on each of these claims. Quin Hillyer, a GOP
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Jasmina Alston (WGCL) — Atlanta police are investigating after dozens of cars were broken into at a North Highland Avenue parking deck. CBS46 spoke with several residents who found their windows smashed Saturday afternoon. “Every car has been hit,” Mohid Singh said. Singh’s car was one of 33
Continue ReadingGrieving family and friends of a Prineville motorcyclist killed in a Redmond crash Friday afternoon are expressing shock and sadness over the sudden loss of a hard-working, fun-loving family man and have quickly begun efforts to help his wife and family through the difficult times ahead. A motorcycle operated by Chad Welsh, 45, and a
Continue ReadingEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Wine businesses unhappy with the Oregon Wine Association have created a second trade group. The new coalition of Oregon wine industry stakeholders on Friday announced they had formed the Oregon Wine Council, the Eugene Register-Guard reported. Members earlier this year opposed wine legislation they viewed as “anti-competitive.” The new group said
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, OR (KPTV) — Two men were arrested for stealing beer in North Plains, Hillsboro Saturday morning. Washington County deputies responded to a reported theft of beer at the Chevron station at 10025 NW Glencoe Road in the city of North Plains at 4:37 a.m. Deputies said
Continue ReadingThree veterans who served with Ambassador Bill Taylor, a key witness in the House impeachment inquiry who has come under attack by the President, defended him as a “man of honor,” “public servant” and “role model” in interviews with CNN. Retired Col. Bob Seitz, retired Maj. Gen. Robert St. Onge and retired Lt. Gen. Karl
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