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…
Start Here: Trump blasts prosecutors in Roger Stone…
It's Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Let's start here. 1. Barr 'taking charge' As Democratic lawmakers demand investigations into the Department of Justice's decision to reverse its sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone, President Donald Trump doubled…
Judge partially dismisses some criminal charges against Theranos…
The federal judge narrowed the government's charges. February 13, 2020, 5:00 AM 5 min read The federal judge overseeing the criminal case against Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes and former Theranos COO Ramesh…
Senate poised to pass resolution to curb Trumps…
"This should not be controversial," GOP senator says of war powers resolution. February 12, 2020, 10:55 PM 6 min read The Senate is expected to pass a bipartisan war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at…
Iowa Democratic Party chairman resigns in wake of…
Troy Price submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday. February 13, 2020, 2:39 AM 5 min read Troy Price, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday, following the backlash that ensued…
1st mountain lion killed by landowner under California…
The cougar had apparently killed a number of the landowner's animals. February 12, 2020, 3:23 PM 6 min read A radio-collared mountain lion living in the western Santa Monica Mountains has been shot and killed…
Firefighter suspended over protocol after trying to save…
The fire union and fire department disagree on whether he followed protocol. February 12, 2020, 6:06 PM 6 min read An Atlanta firefighter was suspended without pay for reportedly breaking protocol when he went into…
High school students sue Michigan administrators over suspensions…
The suit contends the school had no jurisdiction for off campus behavior. February 12, 2020, 7:51 PM 4 min read The parents of four Saline, Michigan, high school students filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over…
Ohio county may need a second morgue to…
Franklin County experienced 10 overdose deaths on one day. February 12, 2020, 8:53 PM 5 min read Drug overdose deaths are reaching record highs in Ohio’s most populous county, straining resources, forcing hospitals to hold…