New Mexico has joined a group of states that replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. CBS Albuquerque station KRQE reports Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation on Tuesday declaring Indigenous Peoples’ Day as the second Monday in October, which the federal government observes as Columbus Day. A movement to scrap Columbus Day has gained […]
Second Woman Recounts Unwanted Touching by Joe Biden
April 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Aides to Joe Biden are striking a more aggressive tone as the former vice president faces scrutiny over his past behavior toward women. In a statement Monday, Biden spokesman Bill Russo blasted “right wing trolls” from “the dark recesses of the internet” for conflating images of Biden embracing acquaintances, colleagues and friends in his official […]
U.S. Would Run Out of Avocados in 3 Weeks if Trump Shuts Down Mexico Border
April 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Here’s something you may not have thought about when it comes to President Trump’s threat to close the U.S. Mexico border. If imports from Mexico were stopped, Americans would run out of avocados in three weeks, according to a NBC News report. We can say goodbye to guacamole and avocados on our eggs, toast and in […]
Special Olympics Cuts Come Under Fire
March 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos faced contentious questioning on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, particularly over the Trump administration’s proposed 2020 budget that would eliminate millions in funding for Special Olympics education programs. The Education Department has asked to end funding for the programs, which are meant to support awareness of and encourage participation in the Special […]
Apple Announces its Long-awaited Streaming TV Service
March 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Jumping belatedly into a business dominated by Netflix and Amazon, Apple announced its own TV and movie streaming service Monday, enlisting such superstars as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston and Steven Spielberg to try to overcome its rivals’ head start. Apple didn’t disclose the price or the launch date except to say that Apple TV Plus […]
House Tries to Override 1st Trump Veto in Border Wall Fight
March 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
President Donald Trump is nearing a victory over Democrats as the House tries overriding his first veto, a vote that seems certain to fail and would let stand his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border. Tuesday’s vote would keep the border emergency intact, which for now would let him shift an additional […]
Jussie Smollett Pleads not Guilty to Lying to Police
March 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has pleaded not guilty to the charges accusing him of lying to police about being attacked in downtown Chicago a few weeks ago. The 36-year-old actor’s lawyer, Tina Glandian, entered the plea Thursday on Smollett’s behalf after Judge Steven Watkins was assigned to oversee the case, including the trial. The next […]
About 100 Animals Rescued from Cramped, Dirty FL Boarding Facility
March 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Dozens of dogs, cats, and other animals were found in filthy, cramped conditions at a boarding facility. Panhandle Animal Welfare Society Director Dee Thompson said about 100 animals – about 80 of them dogs – were brought to the agency from Danny’s Doghouse in Niceville on Friday. The animals included puppies, cats, squirrels and a […]
Jimmy Carter: Longest-living US President
March 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Nearly four decades after voters unceremoniously rejected then-President Jimmy Carter’s bid for a second term, the 39th president has reached a milestone that electoral math cannot dispute: He is now the longest-living chief executive in American history. Friday is the 172nd day beyond Carter’s 94th birthday, exceeding by one day the lifespan of former President […]
Mississippi Governor Set to sign ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Law
March 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Gov. Phil Bryant says he’s not worried about lawsuits as Mississippi prepares to enact one of the strictest abortion laws in the nation. The Republican governor is scheduled to sign a bill Thursday to outlaw most abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, about six weeks into pregnancy. The New York-based Center for Reproductive […]
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