When Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, and 25 other Republicans stormed into an impeachment deposition scheduled with a senior Defense Department official in the secure hearing room in the Capitol, it may have seemed like just another stunt made for television. The members gathered at the base of a spiral staircase, full of indignation, to hold
Continue ReadingRepublican lawmakers may have had good reason on Wednesday to barge into a closed-door House Intelligence Committee deposition, delaying the process for five hours, but nevertheless, their stunt was misguided. GOP complaints that partisan House Democrats are holding depositions behind closed doors, and preventing the public from hearing key information from witnesses testifying in the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Stratham, NH (WMUR) — A man wielding a knife outside his burning Stratham home was arrested Thursday, police said. Stratham police said Edwin Aviles, 51, was outside his burning house at 1 Crestview Terrace when they arrived about 3 a.m. “They encountered a 51-year-old man in the front
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BLUE ASH, OH (WCPO) — It’s been more than 16 years since Harold D’Souza came to the United States for a better life, only to become a victim of human trafficking. In the time since D’Souza and his family gained their freedom, he has become an outspoken champion
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CLEVELAND, OH (WEWS) — Women across the country, including at least one here in Northeast Ohio, are receiving cards from a “Jenny B” congratulating them on their pregnancy, packed with gift cards to various motherhood related websites. Here’s the weird part: many of the women aren’t pregnant, and
Continue ReadingA version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Impeachment Watch newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill tried to seize the narrative of the impeachment inquiry on Thursday as Democrats revealed they’re already formulating their articles of impeachment and Republicans previewed their plan to seize
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Jupiter, FL (WPTV) — A major policy change is happening at a Palm Beach County high school because of vaping concerns. On Thursday, the principal of Jupiter High School announced that students can no longer use restrooms during class, unless there’s an emergency and they’re escorted by an
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Palm Beach County, FL (WPTV) — From Boca Raton to Vero Beach and further north in Florida, Bufo Toads are making their presence known in large numbers this year, putting pet owners on high alert. “Your pet is like your best friend and your companion,” said Alexandra Boyle,
Continue ReadingGoogle is rolling out new technology to improve the results it serves up when you type in a search query, though you might not even notice. On Friday, the company announced that it is starting to use an artificial intelligence system developed in its research labs, known as BERT (which stands for “Bidirectional Encoder Representations
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Punta Gorda, FL (WFTX) — There’s a new concern about the safety of the drinking water in Punta Gorda. Thousands of people received a letter from the city alerting them that the water might be unsafe to drink and may cause health problems down the road. The city
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Franklin, TN (WTVF) — The search is on for a man who attacked a woman as she walked her dog early Thursday morning in Franklin. According to Franklin Police, the woman was walking her dog on McKays Court in The Landings apartment complex off of Moores Lane at
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Pasco County, FL (WFTS) — An 8-year-old student is accused of bringing a loaded gun to an elementary school in Pasco County Thursday. According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, the student brought the gun to Hudson Elementary School. Deputies say the gun was found inside the student’s
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Pinellas County, FL (WFTS) — A 21-year-old woman was arrested after seriously injuring a 6-month-old baby and causing multiple brain bleeds. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, they began an investigation on Oct. 22 after a 6-month old baby was admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Continue ReadingThe Democratic National Committee raised the fundraising and polling thresholds for the sixth Democratic debate on Friday, a move that could further reduce the size of the debates before primaries begin next year. Democratic candidates, in order to qualify for the debate, will now need to receive 4% in at least four national or early
Continue ReadingThe White House is eyeing former Treasury Department spokesman Tony Sayegh to lead impeachment messaging efforts, three sources familiar with the discussions said. Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is among those pushing for Sayegh’s hire, the sources said. Sayegh was previously a candidate to become White House communications director after Hope Hicks left the
Continue ReadingThe anonymous senior Trump administration official, who previously alleged that there’s an internal administration resistance to President Donald Trump, plans to recount the President’s conversations in their forthcoming book. According to Axios, which first reported that the conversations will be recounted in the book, the anonymous official was a frequent participant in meetings with the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) — The fun of Friday Night Lights reaches beyond just the playing field. Antonio Vannucci is a history-making sophomore after no lovable mascot was to be found in the halls at Union High School. “I thought since there wasn’t one in history, I would just
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) — The fun of Friday Night Lights reaches beyond just the playing field. Antonio Vannucci is a history-making sophomore after no lovable mascot was to be found in the halls at Union High School. “I thought since there wasn’t one in history, I would just
Continue Reading(CNN) — Esta mañana salió el sol en California, y los incendios forestales siguen arrasando: Esto es lo que necesitas saber: Nueve incendios activos en California: esta mañana había nueve incendios activos ardiendo en California, dijo CalFire a CNN. El incendio Kincade, el incendio Cabrillo, el incendio Nelson y el incendio Muir todavía están ardiendo
Continue ReadingThe World Series is one of sport’s hot tickets, but match day at a baseball game in Japan outdoes anything the MLB has to offer. We’re in a sea of chanting fans, all calling the name of 27-year-old Tetsuo Yamada as he steps up to the plate. Every player has their own chant that’s shouted
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