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Illinois lawmaker’s daughter charged in staple gun attack on political rival
An Illinois state lawmaker’s daughter has been charged in connection with a staple gun attack on one of her mother’s political rivals, police said Friday. Jessica Soto and her boyfriend Bradley Fichter, both 26, of Chicago, were charged with three counts of aggravated battery in a March 6 attack on Robert Zwolinski,...
FBI investigating threatening letter sent to home of Eric Trump
NEW YORK – Police and the FBI are investigating a threatening letter sent to the Manhattan apartment of Donald Trump's son Eric that contained a white powder, two law enforcement officials said Friday. Preliminary tests on the substance in the envelope sent to Eric Trump's apartment Thursday indicated it was...
The Rise (and Fall) of Donald Trump
A bit off topic here, but since it’s the weekend and this is basically all anyone in the world talks about anymore, I figured I’d chime in with an update on Donald Trump. If you recall my 10 “Useless” 2016 predictions, I said: Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States. The...
Why Uber Can Take You to Mexico, But Not Back to the УС
Uber announced this week that drivers can bring passengers across the border to Mexico from San Diego, but logistical problems prevent the same trip in reverse. Riders can travel to Tijuana, Mexico, from San Diego in "one seamless and hassle-free" trip, Uber wrote on its website. The trip isn't cheap though. The...
Judge Revokes Bail for Former Prep Schooler Owen Labrie
A judge has revoked bail for prep school graduate Owen Labrie, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a classmate last August, after prosecutors accused him of missing his court-ordered curfew several times. After the decision, which was made at a hearing this afternoon in Merrimack County Superior Court in Concord, N.H.,...
Ryan says open GOP convention ‘more likely’
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday it’s looking “more likely” the Republican Party will face an open convention in July – meaning, a floor fight to pick a nominee – and that Donald Trump and the party might want to accept that “reality.” Ryan discussed the possibility with reporters...
American threw a diamond ring in a landfill
One American has mistakenly thrown in the trashcav wedding ring of his wife's (cost $400 million). A resident of thу state of Missouri Bernie Skateri on Monday morning, March 14, accidentally threw with garbage precious ring of his wife Carla. After a few hours the pair noticed missing and...
Researchers analyzed the vocabulary of US presidential candidates
Experts have made a conclusion that the vocabulary of US presidential candidates corresponds to the school level. An interesting study conducted by specialists from the Institute of language technology at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA. Scientists have analyzed the campaign speeches of candidates for the US...
US election 2016: Winners and losers on Super Tuesday II
In a golf tournament, the day before the final round is called "moving day". It's when the leaders pull away from the rest of the pack. A rookie or little-known duffer may have strung together a few good holes or even posted a nice round, but time and pressure expose their flaws. Tuesday was such a moment in the...
US student Otto Warmbier given hard labour in North Korea
US student Otto Warmbier has been given 15 years hard labour in North Korea for crimes against the state. Warmbier, 21, was arrested for trying to steal a propaganda sign from a hotel while visiting North Korea in January. He later appeared on state TV apparently confessing and saying a church group had asked him to bring back...
How Donald Trump deals with protesters at rallies
US presidential candidate Donald Trump often yells at protesters to "get out" of his rallies and says that he wish he could knock them out. Fellow 2016 US presidential candidates have criticised Mr Trump for allowing a culture of violence around his rallies, but he has not taken responsibility. The Republican...
Texas teen believed to be in ‘immediate danger’ after police discover father’s burned body
A Texas teenager is “in grave or immediate danger,” authorities said Tuesday amid fears that she was with her father when he was killed and his burned body dumped near a ditch. The FBI has joined the investigation into the disappearance of 13-year-old Adriana Coronado of Katy, who was last seen Saturday. An Amber...