Rep. Graves supports School Safety Bill
Rep. Tom Graves today voted for and the House passed the STOP School Violence Act , bipartisan legislation to provide safety grants to schools.
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Missy Peregrym Cast as Female Lead in CBS’ Dick Wolf Drama F.B.I.
Talk about a well-deserved promotion: Missy Peregrym is trading in her Rookie Blue uniform for a spot at the F.B.I. Peregrym has been tapped to star in the Dick Wolf-created series, which - as the title suggests - focuses on the men and women in the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, our sister site Deadline reports. Peregrym will play Special Agent Maggie Bell, a highly protective and deeply committed Midwest native whose family has been in law enforcement for generations.
Schumer: Extradite Binghamton U. murder suspect
U.S Sen. Charles Schumer issued a letter to the Secretary of State to push for extradition of Orlando Tercero, suspected of killing Haley Anderson. Schumer: Use 'all available diplomatic influence' to extradite Tercero from Nicaragua U.S Sen. Charles Schumer issued a letter to the Secretary of State to push for extradition of Orlando Tercero, suspected of killing Haley Anderson.
Codger Column: Going after Lee Z.
Because he thinks he has been poorly represented in Congress and the actions of the federal government have enormous impact on the future of the Island, Codger made the journey to the Dark Side last week to check out the Democrats who want Lee Zeldin's job. They turned out to be an entertaining lot, at the least preferable to the elusive Republican incumbent; none of them would welcome short-term renters legally sneaking guns into Bucks' games, the Mashomack Preserve or the Fire Department's Chicken BBQ.
Allies, others question Trumpa s response to spya s poisoning
After the brazen poisoning of a former spy, British Prime Minister Theresa May quickly pinned the blame on Russia. So did U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in what ultimately became one of his last public statements before being fired.
VVS 2018: The Early Bird Gets the…Discount
The road to the midterm elections is bound to be an exciting one, and FRC Action's Values Voter Summit will be a key stop. Circle your calendars for the 13th annual VVS from September 21-23 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in D.C., as we catch all of the action leading up to November! Not only will you hear from dynamic speakers, but you'll learn how you can have the biggest impact in the important weeks ahead.
Ohio attorney general will appeal ruling in Down syndrome abortion ban
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said Thursday his office will appeal a federal judge's order blocking the state's Down syndrome abortion ban from taking effect. On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Black issued a preliminary injunction putting House Bill 214 on hold while abortion providers challenged the law's constitutionality.
What Toys ‘R’ Us closing means for shoppers
That's sad news for the employees, kids and nostalgic adults, but could provide bargain hunters the opportunity to snag a deal. The news of the 735 store closures means shoppers can expect discounts as the retailer liquidates.
Multiple deaths in Miami pedestrian bridge collapse
A pedestrian bridge being built across an eight-lane highway collapsed at a Miami-area college Thursday , crushing eight vehicles under massive slabs and killing multiple people, authorities said. Search and rescue missions were underway.
Navy Floats Idea of Atheist ChaplainsIf there arena t atheists in…
If there aren't atheists in foxholes, why should we put them in the Chaplain Corps? Senator Roger Wicker can't imagine. Like most leaders, he's astounded that the Navy is even considering letting someone who doesn't believe in God join the chaplaincy.
California names undocumented immigrant to statewide post
The Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday appointed the first undocumented resident to a statewide post, according to Senate President pro Tem Kevin de Leon's office. Lizbeth Mateo, a 33-year-old attorney and immigrant rights activist, will serve on the California Student Opportunity and Access Program Project Grant Advisory Committee.
New Pedestrian Bridge at FIU Collapses, Killing Multiple People
A new, $14.2 million pedestrian bridge on the Florida International University Modesto Maidique Campus in West Miami-Dade has collapsed. People are reportedly trapped under the rubble.
Environmentalists Slam Shalala for Selling Endangered Pine Rocklands to Walmart Developer
A federal judge Tuesday cleared the way for a developer to bulldoze 88 acres of critically endangered Miami pine rocklands . One of the last shreds of an ecosystem that does not exist anywhere else on Earth will soon become an apartment complex with a Chili's, LA Fitness, and Walmart attached.
Peter Thiel is totally over Silicon Valley, people – CNET
During a talk at Stanford University more than a decade ago, Peter Thiel said there was a 50 percent chance the next major tech firm would come up within a 5-mile radius of the school. That company was Facebook, and it was well within that distance.
Is Che Guevara the new poster child for anti-NRA high school protesters?
"About 1,400 students wearing orange shirts gathered on a hill at East Chapel Hill High School in North Carolina to listen as student organizers read the names of each of the Parkland victims.Before the walkout, students gathered in discussion circles to talk about gun violence in America and what they think about proposals by some Republicans around the country to arm teachers.." It's really scary to me how in America we seem to have this constant, or this prevailing, notion that we should fight violence with violence," s aid senior Frances O'Grady, 18, "and that's never, ever the solutionI think that's just a very dangerous idea."
Mueller witness is convicted pedophile with shadowy past
It was a few days before the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration and a Lebanese-American businessman was on his way to Mar-a-Lago. George Nader, an international fixer whose long history included intrepid back-channel mediation between Israel and Arab countries - and a 15-year-old pedophilia conviction in Europe that has not been previously reported - was transiting through Dulles International Airport outside Washington.
Henry County to hire more firefighters, medics
According to a news release, Deputy Fire Chief Chris Sherwood said the new hires will take the department from 310 to 337 authorized strength.
Several killed, cars crushed in Florida foot bridge collapse
Six to 10 people were killed when a newly installed pedestrian bridge spanning several lanes of traffic collapsed at Florida International University on Thursday, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson of Florida told local TV station CBS Miami. Emergency personnel searched for signs of life amid the wreckage of concrete, twisted metal and that rained from the collapsed structure and crushed vehicles on one of the busiest roads in South Florida.
On lab rats, Cubans, Obama, and the Castro dynasty
One variation of the despair test goes something like this: Rats are placed inside a glass tube filled with water where the rats struggle unsuccessfully to climb out of the tube. Typically, after fifteen minutes, the rats give up and become lethargic just floating in the water waiting for the inevitable drowning.
Pedestrian bridge collapses, crushing cars
A new pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a highway at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing at least five vehicles under massive slabs and killing several people, authorities said. Several people were seen being loaded into ambulances and authorities launched search and rescue missions.