First Winter Storm for 2015 Stretching from Chicago to Boston
The first winter snowstorm of 2015 is already brewing and promises to stretch from Chicago eastward to Boston, meteorologists say.
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CNBC Has Worst Ratings Year Ever
Since its debut in 1989, business news network CNBC has been a business news powerhouse on cable. But this year, the news leader had its worst ratings ever.
Boston’s ‘First Night’ Celebration Disrupted by Ferguson ‘Die-In’
Despite pleas from the police to choose another night, Ferguson protesters in Boston disrupted the decades-old “First Night” celebration by holding a die-in, hoping to scare kids and ruin everyone’s New Year’s Eve party.
CNN Rings in New Year in Havana, Cuba, Ignores Oppression of Cuban People
During CNN’s 8th annual New Year’s Eve telecast from New York City with anchor Anderson Cooper and comedienne Kathy Griffin, the cable newser featured a segment from Havana, Cuba, and, while the network expressed hope for renewed relations between the US and Cuba, anchors made no mention of the Castro regime’s arrests of pro-democracy activists this week.
As Year Ends, Obama Approval Rating Approaches 50%
President Barack Obama’s approval rating has hit 48 percent as 2014 came to a close. Just after the November election, Obama’s approval rating began to surge. Much of his signature polices were funded in the “CRomnibus,” including executive amnesty and Obamacare, which was passed with bipartisan support.
Chicago Prisoners Suffering PTSD From Gang Violence
Gang violence in Chicago has gotten so bad that jails are now treating prisoners for a civilian form of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Uber Driver in Chicago Charged With Sex Assault on Passenger
The Chicago Police Department arrested 30-year-old driver Uber driver Maxime Fohounhedo and charged him with one count of criminal sexual assault and one count of criminal sexual abuse for allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old woman in his apartment on November 16.
Massive College Athlete Grade Fixing Scandal Revealed
The Chronicle of Higher Education has a sordid story tracing the decades-long grade fixing scandal that has engulfed college sports, revealing a scandal that reaches from the players and their representatives all the way to the teachers, coaches and college administrators.
US Slammed With ‘Severe’ Flu This Year
The country, especially the Midwest, is being socked with a flu strain that the Centers for Disease Control has rated as “severe” because of the higher-than-average number of cases being reported.
Las Vegas Man Allegedly Robs Drone Stores to Pay Off Meth Debt
Police arrested a Las Vegas man after he robbed two stores that sell remote-controlled drones to pay off drug debts.
PA Man Killed Trying to Run Down Police Officers
A man in Pennsylvania was shot and killed by police when he tried to run them down with his car on Tuesday.
One and Done? Cleveland Tiring of Johnny Manziel’s Antics
Once again Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has angered team members, coaching staff, and fans with carefree antics and a lack of professionalism. Some are beginning to tire of it all.
Sex Abuse Charges Embroil American Indian Spiritual Leader
Charles Chipps, Sr., is a world famous spiritual leader who for decades has inspired members of the Oglala Lakota Nation with his guidance at South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian reservation. But shocking charges that he sexually molested a long list of teen girls have divided the community.
GQ Can’t Find Very Many Democrats for ’20 Craziest Politicians’ Listicle
Out of 20 crazy politicians, GQ could find only three Democrats who it felt were qualified enough to be labeled “crazy.”
Stray Bullets Kill Infant in Milwaukee Home
A one-year-old boy who was visiting a home on the 6400 block of North 73rd Street was killed when bullets were fired into the home from the street, officials reported Saturday.
Mashable Touts Big Anti-Redskins Rally Featuring 12 Whole Protesters
On Sunday, social media and pop culture news website Mashable jumped to report on the massive protest near the Washington Redskins stadium in Washington D.C.
12 Shootings, 6 Dead Since Christmas in Washington D.C.
A slew of shootings starting on Christmas Eve and stretching out toward the weekend left at least 12 wounded and five dead in the nation’s capital city.
Snow Surprise in Parts of the Midwest
After a quiet Christmas, dipping temperatures and snow surprised many parts of the Midwest with sections of Oklahoma, Idaho, Minnesota and north into Wisconsin and Michigan experiencing one to three inches of snow Saturday. The wintry mix swept across the
Bill De Blasio 2 Hours Late to Wake for Slain Officer Rafael Ramos
On Friday evening, thousands of New Yorkers attended a memorial service for Rafael Ramos, one of the two NYPD officers assassinated a week ago by an Eric Garner protester. The service brought mourners from every corner of the city. Noticeably late was embattled Mayor Bill de Blasio, who made it to the service only just before its conclusion.
Fight Between Elderly Women with Walkers Results in Felony Charge
Police arrested one of two women who engaged in a fight using their walkers as weapons. Eventually, one had fallen and couldn’t get up, and the other was charged with a felony.
Michigan to Begin Drug Testing Some Welfare Recipients
On Friday, the state of Michigan has taken the step to implement a mandatory drug test for recipients of state aid who authorities suspect are taking illegal drugs.
AP ‘Style’ Failing to Stop Media Use of ‘Illegal Immigrant’
In April of 2013, bowing to pro-illegal immigrant activists, the Associated Press announced that it would ban the use of “illegal immigrant” in its reporting. But despite the attempt to change the media culture, the term persists—sometimes even in Associated Press articles.
NY Police Find Arsenal of Weapons at Home of Man Accused of Plotting to Kill Cops
A Queens man arrested after he was allegedly overheard vowing to kill white cops in New York was found to have an “arsenal” of weapons, including bulletproof vests and firearms with serial numbers filed off, the NYPD reported. Police say that
Milwaukee Bucks Using ‘Face Readers’ to Evaluate Players
Always looking for new and improved ways to determine the suitability of promising college players, the Milwaukee Bucks have contracted with a “face reader” to determine if players have what it takes to go pro.
US Gets Wake-Up Call: Ebola Still a Threat
On the day before Christmas, the United States got a reminder of a danger many had probably started to forget: the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced a lab technician in Atlanta was being monitored for possible exposure to Ebola.
