Ammunition imports rose 48.9% in the 12 months ended May 2016, according to a report from Panjiva, a research company that tracks global trade by compiling data from bills of lading.… Read more
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Puerto Rico Makes Historic Default
Heather Long Puerto Rico just did something that hasn’t happened since 1933. The deeply indebted island defaulted Friday on debt that is supposed to be guaranteed by the Puerto Rican constitution. In other words, Puerto Rico was supposed to pay creditors who hold general obligation bonds before paying anyone else, even police. But Governor Alejandro…… Read more
Federal Judge Knocks Down Mississippi Religious Freedom Law
“In its simplest terms it denies LGBT citizens equal protection under the law,” wrote the judge. … Read more
WATCH: Christie, Gingrich Emerge As Leading Running Mate Candidates For Trump
Trump says he will announce his choice at the GOP Convention in Cleveland… Read more
Hand-Dug Holocaust Escape Tunnel Discovered In Lithuania
WASHINGTON — (CNN) The Jewish prisoners used spoons and their bare hands to dig the tunnel in Lithuania’s Ponar forest during World War II, hoping it would lead them to freedom. In the end, 15 managed to escape — but only 11 survived. Now, a group of researchers using ground-penetrating radar has found the 100-foot tunnel,…… Read more
Trump Rips GOP Rivals Who Broke Pledge; Kasich Touts Electability
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Donald Trump on Wednesday said his former Republican primary rivals who have refused to support him in November should be barred from running for public office again. “They signed a pledge saying they will abide, saying they will back the candidate of the party,” Trump said during a campaign appearance in Bangor,…… Read more
Chris Christie Being Vetted for Donald Trump VP, Source Says
The New Jersey governor has been one of Trump’s highest-profile surrogates, continually defending him against critics.… Read more
Turkish Forces Detain 22 in Ataturk Airport Terror Attack
Investigation suggests all three attackers opened fire then detonated themselves.… Read more
WATCH: 24 Million Dollars In Cash Seized In Miami Drug Bust
The cash was stuffed into buckets in a secret room of a Miami home. … Read more
WATCH: Michael Phelps Clinches Fifth Olympics Appearance
Baltimore native Phelps is the first five-time men’s swimming Olympian … Read more
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Ammunition Imports Shoot Up Nearly 50%
Ammunition imports rose 48.9% in the 12 months ended May 2016, according to a report from Panjiva, a research company that tracks global trade by compiling data from bills of lading.… Continue Reading
Puerto Rico Makes Historic Default
Heather Long Puerto Rico just did something that hasn’t happened since 1933. The deeply indebted island defaulted Friday on debt that is supposed to be guaranteed by the Puerto Rican constitution. In other words, Puerto Rico was supposed to pay creditors who hold general obligation bonds before paying anyone else, even police. But Governor Alejandro…… Continue Reading
Federal Judge Knocks Down Mississippi Religious Freedom Law
“In its simplest terms it denies LGBT citizens equal protection under the law,” wrote the judge. … Continue Reading
WATCH: Christie, Gingrich Emerge As Leading Running Mate Candidates For Trump
Trump says he will announce his choice at the GOP Convention in Cleveland… Continue Reading
Hand-Dug Holocaust Escape Tunnel Discovered In Lithuania
WASHINGTON — (CNN) The Jewish prisoners used spoons and their bare hands to dig the tunnel in Lithuania’s Ponar forest during World War II, hoping it would lead them to freedom. In the end, 15 managed to escape — but only 11 survived. Now, a group of researchers using ground-penetrating radar has found the 100-foot tunnel,…… Continue Reading
Trump Rips GOP Rivals Who Broke Pledge; Kasich Touts Electability
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Donald Trump on Wednesday said his former Republican primary rivals who have refused to support him in November should be barred from running for public office again. “They signed a pledge saying they will abide, saying they will back the candidate of the party,” Trump said during a campaign appearance in Bangor,…… Continue Reading
Chris Christie Being Vetted for Donald Trump VP, Source Says
The New Jersey governor has been one of Trump’s highest-profile surrogates, continually defending him against critics.… Continue Reading
Turkish Forces Detain 22 in Ataturk Airport Terror Attack
Investigation suggests all three attackers opened fire then detonated themselves.… Continue Reading
WATCH: 24 Million Dollars In Cash Seized In Miami Drug Bust
The cash was stuffed into buckets in a secret room of a Miami home. … Continue Reading
WATCH: Michael Phelps Clinches Fifth Olympics Appearance
Baltimore native Phelps is the first five-time men’s swimming Olympian … Continue Reading