Broward Sheriff Scott Israel Says Resignation Demand Letter ‘Riddled With Factual Errors’
Sheriff of Broward County in Florida, Scott Israel, was replying to a letter written by lawmaker Bill Hager and sent to Gov. Rick Scott, asking him to remove Israel from his position.
United, Delta Airlines Criticized For Offering NRA Members Discounts
NRA members flying to the organization's annual convention, to be held in Dallas in May, will get 2-10 percent discounts on the flight ticket prices.
Florida School Shooting: NRA's Dana Loesch Defends Guns, Blames 'Flawed System'
NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch spoke to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivors and victims’ families during a CNN town hall Wednesday night.
State Department Clears Weapons Sales Worth $1.37 Billion To Netherlands, Finland, Kuwait
The proposed sales need to be cleared by Congress now, after which negotiations would take place again between the countries.
Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro Asks Trump For ‘Time And Place’ For Dialogue
Nicolás Maduro took to Twitter to urge Trump to change his agenda of aggression, and asked him to follow through with his promise of "non-interference."
I-80 Slippery With Snow, Traffic Slows To Crawl, Thunderstorm, Fog Warnings Issued
Several sections of Interstate 80 were closed due to constant spinouts and collision of vehicles because of slick roads.
13 Arrests, Several Schools On Alert After Florida Shooting
The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was the 17th incident of its kind to happen this year.
Brazil Drug Gang Kidnaps Nurses, Conducts Vaccination Drive In Rio Slum
Thomaz Vieira Gomes and his gang took the nurses to Slagueiro, one of the poorest slums in Rio de Janeiro, as many from the community were not capable of visiting immunization centers.
Donald Trump’s Lawyer Admits He Paid Stormy Daniels With His Money
Cohen added he was not reimbursed for the $130,000 payment, which was made in 2016 to prevent the adult film actress from going public with her claim that she had an affair with the president.
Trump’s Wall Could Threaten Endangered Butterfly Species, Environmental Groups Claim
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit which stated the Quino checkerspot butterfly, which is native to southern California and northwestern Mexico, could be threatened by the proposed border wall.
Georgia Tech Coach Josh Pastner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
Arizona native Jennifer Pendley accused Josh Pastner of assaulting her in a hotel room, a month after he filed a defamation lawsuit against her and her boyfriend Ron Bell.
Who All Defended Rob Porter Against Abuse Allegations? White House Aide Resigns
Reports suggested White House officials were aware of the allegations even before the claims went public. Chief of Staff John Kelly and Sen. Orrin Hatch were among those supported Porter.
Stolen House In Texas Found, Theft Was Likely Repossession By Ex-Owner's Creditors
Police said the previous owner did not represent the property as it should have been represented, and could possibly face criminal charges.
Deputy Micah Flick Killed In Colorado Springs Police Shooting, Three Officers Injured
Deputy Micah Flick, who is survived by his wife and 7-year-old twins, was the third officer to be shot dead in the past five weeks in Colorado.
Super Bowl LII 2018: Dodge Ram Ad With MLK Jr Offends Many
The commercial featured Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Drum Major Instinct” speech, which he delivered Feb. 4, 1968.
CNN Anchor Don Lemon’s Sister Leisa Dead From Accidental Drowning
Don Lemon's family released a statement Thursday confirming the death of L’Tanya “Leisa” Grimes and added: "The Lemon/Grimes family would like to thank everyone for their condolences."
Lisa Bloom Says Stormy Daniels May Be Contractually Obligated To Lie
Stormy Daniels denied the alleged sexual relationship with President Donald Trump in a statement and said that she was not paid any "hush money."
NBC, Questlove Sued By Former Network Employees For Racial Discrimination
In a lawsuit, Kurt Decker and Michael Cimino said they received "an unsolicited racist and misogynist text message" in June 2017. The next day, Decker and Cimino were suspended.
State Department Wants Cuba To Improve Internet Connectivity, Sets Up Task Force
The task force will examine the "technological challenges and opportunities for expanding internet access in Cuba."
Illegal Wildlife Trade On Facebook Booming In The Philippines, Watchdog Finds
The study, conducted by wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC, stated thousands of endangered crocodiles, turtles and snakes are being illegally traded through at least 90 active Facebook groups.
4,500-Year-Old Architecture, Metal-Work Found Inside Greek ‘Pyramid’ Island
Archaeologists found evidence of drainage tunnels and sophisticated metal-work on the promontory of Dhaskalio, which was linked to the Cycladic island of Keros by a narrow causeway.
Haiti, Belize, Samoa Citizens Barred From Applying For Low-Skilled Work Visas
The three nations were removed from the list of countries eligible to apply for H-2A and H-2B visas, which are provided to seasonal workers in agriculture and other industries.
What Is Executive Privilege And How Is It Invoked By The President?
Former White House chief strategist used "a remarkably broad definition of executive privilege" to remain tight-lipped when he testified before the House Intelligence Committee.
Larry Nassar Trial: After Simone Biles' Accusations, What Happens To Disgraced Doctor?
The sentencing of the former USA Gymnastics doctor, who was accused of sexually assaulting more than 100 women and girls under the guise of medical treatment, is set to begin Tuesday.
Texas Tech Student Diana Durkin Questioned Over 'Finger Gun' Salute At Airport
Texas Tech Student Diana Durkin brandished the hand gesture which was how Texas Tech fans salute each other when she saw a man wearing the varsity's hoodie.
Protests In Iran On New Year's Eve: What Are The Protesters' Demands?
Small rallies that were taken out to protest economic conditions of the country, quickly took on a political color with people demanding "death to Rouhani" and "death to the dictator."
DeSean Jackson’s Wrecked Car Contained Marijuana And Bullets, Police Investigating
Jackson claimed he loaned the vehicle to a friend who fled the scene after crashing the car into the tree.
North Korea A ‘Substantial Nuclear Threat’ To US, Kim Jong Un Says
The North Korean leader also said the country's rapidly developing nuclear force was “exerting big influence” on global leaders.
Second North Korean Soldier Defects Across DMZ In 5 Weeks
According to South Korean officials, the soldier appeared in front of a checkpoint on the mid-western front after 8 a.m. local time (6 p.m. EST Wednesday) amid thick fog. He was taken into custody and was being questioned by the authorities.
Who Is Bernard Law? Cardinal Who Covered Up Clergy’s Sex Abuse Dies
Law, who was the former archbishop of Boston, fell from grace after it was revealed he transferred the priests accused of sexual abuse of minors to different parishes instead of taking the matter to the authorities.