A pair of social media misinformation campaigns exploiting tensions in Russia and Ukraine were identified and disabled on Facebook over the weekend, according to two senior leaders at the social network's parent company Meta. One…
2nd firefighter found dead in California library fire…
The fire erupted Tuesday at the city library in Porterville, California. February 20, 2020, 7:12 PM 5 min read A second firefighter has been found dead in a powerful arson blaze that ripped through a…
Right-wing extremism suspected in Germany shooting that left…
A mass shooting in Germany that left 11 people dead, including the suspected gunman and his mother, appears to have been motivated by racist, right-wing extremist views, authorities said. The massacre in the Frankfurt suburb…
Man charged for allegedly threatening attorney of Ukraine…
The man wrote to attorney Mark Zaid calling him a "traitor." February 20, 2020, 6:28 PM 4 min read Federal prosecutors have indicted a Michigan man for allegedly sending an email threat to attorney Mark…
Ex-boyfriend allegedly threw Hollywood therapist over balcony to…
Dr. Amie Harwick was assaulted at her Hollywood Hills home this weekend. February 20, 2020, 2:58 PM 3 min read The ex-boyfriend of Hollywood therapist Dr. Amie Harwick was lying in wait before allegedly throwing…
Bloomberg, Sanders pile-ons reveal Democrats angst as race…
LAS VEGAS -- The very long election cycle suddenly looks shockingly short. The very large field of candidates potentially looks alarmingly small. Those dynamics drove the Democratic candidates to their feistiest debate Wednesday night. The…
Coronavirus patient numbers double overnight in South Korea
Fifty-three new cases were confirmed. February 20, 2020, 3:37 PM 3 min read SEOUL, South Korea -- Coronavirus cases more than doubled overnight in South Korea with most of the outbreak centered in and around…
Nearly 6 million Contigo water bottles recalled over…
It is the second time this product has been recalled in recent months. February 20, 2020, 4:01 PM 3 min read Nearly 6 million children's water bottles from Contigo have been recalled over a spout…
US citizen to remain in Egypt detention after…
She had a chance to walk free on Wednesday when a court ordered her release. February 20, 2020, 6:01 PM 3 min read CAIRO -- A dual U.S.-Egyptian national who won a court order to…