By Cathy Milne on February 24, 2016
Donald Trump, KKK, Ku Klux Klan, Nevada, Republican
Breaking News, U.S. News
During the Nevada Republican Caucus on Feb. 23, 2016, two people dressed in Ku Klux Klan garb held signs in support of Donald Trump outside Cimarron-Memorial High School. One sign read, “President Trump put up that wall!” The other stated, “Trump. 2016. Make America Great Again!” According to an NBC News affiliate in Las Vegas, […]
By Cathy Milne on February 21, 2016
Chatham, Critical Condition, shooting, South Harvard, South Side
Breaking News, Stabbing, U.S. News
According to Chicago-Sun Times, there was a shooting in Chicago’s South Side shortly after 10:00 p.m. CST, on Feb. 20, 2016. An unidentified 33-year-old man was the recipient of multiple gunshots to his lower torso. The shooting occurred in the Chatham neighborhood on the 8100 block of South Harvard. The Chicago Police Department said the […]
By Cathy Milne on February 17, 2016
Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Petro Poroshenko, Politics, Prime Minister, Ukraine
Breaking News, World
According to ABC News, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk has survived a Feb. 16, 2016, vote, which would have ousted both he and his Cabinet. President Petro Poroshenko had previously requested the resignation of the prime minister. Prior to the vote in the Verkhovna Rada, Poroshenko called for a “total reformatting” of the Cabinet. Reuters reported that […]
By Cathy Milne on February 16, 2016
Fiorina
Breaking News, U.S. News
According to NBC News, Carly Fiorina announced on Feb. 10, 2016, she is suspending her bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Her announcement was made after she received low percentages of votes in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary. In her announcement, she stated, “While I suspend my candidacy today, I will continue to […]
By Cathy Milne on February 13, 2016
Barack Obama, GOP, nomination, Scalia, Supreme Court
Breaking News, U.S. News
According to San Antonio Express-News, Associate Justice Antonin Scalia died on Feb. 13, 2016. The 79-year-old was in Shafter, Texas at Cibolo Creek Ranch. His body discovered in his room after he did not show up for breakfast. The announcement was made by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who described Scalia as a patriot, a judge who was […]
By Cathy Milne on February 7, 2016
Broncos, Denver, Manning, Super Bowl
Breaking News, Sport, U.S. News
Peyton Manning, the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, has led his team to win the ultimate NFL season goal. On Feb. 7, 2016, the Broncos won Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers. The final score was 24-10. The Denver Broncos were favored to win due to having the no. 1 defense in the league. […]
By Cathy Milne on February 6, 2016
2016 Elections, Albright, Bernie Sanders, Democrats, Hillary Clinton
Breaking News, U.S. News
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, Secretary of State Madeline Albright defended Clinton’s foreign policy credentials and her progressive ideas to a crowd at a Clinton rally in Concord, Hew Hampshire. She used her signature catchphrase at the event, to appeal especially to the young women in the audience, “Remember- there’s a special place in hell for […]
By Cathy Milne on February 5, 2016
earthquake, Tainan, Taipei, Taiwan
Breaking News, earthquake, World
The 6.3M earthquake reported, in Taiwan, by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) earlier today, Feb. 5, 2016, has been also reported as 6.4M by the U.S. Geological Survey. According to CBS News, there was significant damage in Tainan, Taiwan. At least two buildings have collapsed and some gas lines and water pipes have ruptured. CBS News reports, that […]
By Cathy Milne on February 5, 2016
earthquake, Pingtung, Tainan, Taiwan, Tsunami
Breaking News, earthquake
According to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a 6.3M earthquake shook the Taiwan on Feb. 5, 2016, at 19:57 UTC. The epicenter was 17 km in-depth and its location was 22.93°N 120.54°E. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has stated there is no active alert associated with this tumbler. Closest Cities to the Epicenter The following cities […]
By Cathy Milne on February 4, 2016
Chicago
Breaking News, Stabbing, U.S. News
According to ABC and CBS News reports, police responded to well-being check in a Gage Park home, on the Southwest Side of Chicago. On Feb. 4, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. CST, the police discovered six people dead, including a child believed to be between 10-12 years old. The police were initially called by a man […]