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Another Pizza-Based Conspiracy Theory Is Catching Fire on YouTube
Slate - 14 Feb 2019 03:26
A pizza-based conspiracy theory gained traction this week after YouTube megastar Shane Dawson released a video suggesting Chuck E. Cheese's recycles slices. The basis for his video is a long-standing rumor that the child...
One of FBI's Most Wanted gunned down by agents in hotel room
New York Post - 14 Feb 2019 05:29
One of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted fugitives was shot dead in a hotel room by the FBI on Wednesday, officials said. Agents tracked Greg Alyn Carlson -- who was accused of multiple violent sex-crimes in Los Angeles -- to ...
House Judiciary chairman wants Whitaker to clarify his testimony
The Week - 14 Feb 2019 05:27
House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) sent a letter to acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker on Wednesday, notifying him that "members on both sides of the aisle" found his testimony last week "unsatisfa...
Alex Jones ordered to sit for 5-hour deposition in Sandy Hook defamation case
New York Post - 14 Feb 2019 05:08
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will have to answer questions during a five-hour deposition in connection to a defamation case brought by families of the Sandy Hook school massacre, a judge ruled Wednesday. The lawsuit al...
Philippine journalist posts bail, calls for "outrage" over libel arrest
CBSNews - 14 Feb 2019 10:22
"What we're seeing is death by a thousand cuts of our democracy," Rappler CEO and editor Maria Ressa says after release
A 40-year-old murder mystery: the death of a US ambassador
CNN - 14 Feb 2019 05:06
Too often, we hear of another American death in Afghanistan. But little if any attention is given to the American who gave his life there just prior to the 1979 invasion by Soviet forces, which began the four-decade-long...
Prosecutors Are Moving to Indict R. Kelly, After the Discovery of Another Videotape
The New Yorker - 14 Feb 2019 19:53
Jim DeRogatis on reports that the R. & B. star R. Kelly might soon be indicted following the discovery of a videotape that shows him sexually assaulting an underage girl.
White House staffer's wife: Measles 'keep you healthy'
New York Post - 14 Feb 2019 16:57
The wife of White House communications head Bill Shine defended measles and other childhood diseases, saying they “keep you healthy & fight cancer.” Darla Shine, writing on her Twitter page that is titled ” Happy H...
Wayne County reserve cop did jail time, has sex offender history
USA Today - 14 Feb 2019 16:47
A volunteer with the Wayne County Sheriff's reserve unit served jail time and was a registered sex offender. He resigned during Free Press probe.
Report: Khashoggi's fiancee could also have been a victim
Fox News - 14 Feb 2019 16:46
Turkey's state-run news agency is quoting a police report suggesting that the Turkish fiancee of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have escaped being a second victim of the killing.
Homeless woman arrested for fatal hammer attack says, 'God made me do it'
New York Post - 14 Feb 2019 16:42
A homeless woman in Arizona was arrested for murdering a 69-year-old woman with a ball peen hammer and a box cutter - and insisted: "God made me do it," court documents show. Roxanne Lararmart, 29, told a witness and pol...
Albanian lawmaker splatters prime minister with ink
New York Post - 14 Feb 2019 16:42
TIRANA, Albania -- Albania’s parliament on Thursday suspended a session on neighbor North Macedonia’s accession to NATO after an opposition lawmaker threw ink at the prime minister. Lawmakers were to vote to ratify N...
Dogs go speed dating before Valentine's Day to find their perfect match
CBSNews - 14 Feb 2019 07:31
Fifteen dogs met up in the dog-friendly New York City furniture store Burrow House to find their one true puppy love or perhaps a new best friend. In addition to speed dating, the event featured themed snacks for the dog...
Ex-FBI official was concerned Russia probes could 'vanish'
ABC News - 14 Feb 2019 16:40
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe says he wanted investigations into President Donald Trump's ties to Russia and possible obstruction of justice documented so that they could "not be closed or vanish in the night ...
Head of Navy SEALs reviewing war crime and drug abuse claims
CBSNews - 14 Feb 2019 15:55
The head of the Navy SEALs is reviewing allegations of war crimes and drug abuse within the elite force. Rear Adm. Collin Green said Wednesday a 90-day review is underway to look at leadership development and combat ethi...
Jussie Smollett heartbroken over criticism after attack
ABC News - 14 Feb 2019 15:53
Smollett spoke to Robin Roberts on Thursday's "GMA."
Former Acting FBI Director McCabe Says He Opened Trump Investigations Out of Fear the Case Might 'Vanish'
Time - 14 Feb 2019 15:52
Former Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe started the obstruction of justice and counterintelligence investigations involving President Donald Trump and his ties to Russia because he wanted to ensure the probe was on “s...
The Latest: Pence calls on Europe to unite with US on Iran
ABC News - 14 Feb 2019 15:52
The Trump administration withdrew from the accord and reimposed sanctions.
Pompeo: "Everyone responsible" for Khashoggi killing will be held accountable
CBSNews - 14 Feb 2019 15:51
In a rebuke of President Trump, the House voted Wednesday to end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. The measure is a challenge to Mr. Trump's continued support for the Saudi regime despite the humanita...
Dutch government warns of economic difficulties with Brexit 'monster'
Fox News - 14 Feb 2019 15:46
Step aside Philadelphia Flyers' Gritty and meet Brexit, the monster the Dutch government sees in Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
Parkland shooting one year later: Some students still don't feel safe
CBSNews - 14 Feb 2019 15:41
The governor of Florida is calling on a grand jury to investigate school failures in the Parkland massacre. Seventeen students and staff members were killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School one yea...
McCabe says he launched probe into Trump after Comey firing
New York Post - 14 Feb 2019 15:39
Andrew McCabe, the former acting director of the FBI, revealed he launched counterintelligence and obstruction of justice investigations into President Trump and his possible links to Russia after speaking to the command...