Almost 400 fish died at the Texas State Aquarium back in April as a result of a lethal chemical that was mislabeled by the producer as parasite treatment. On Thursday, aquarium lawyers filed a lawsuit against the manufacturing company. The delay between the incident and the legal repercussions was caused by the tests done on the chemical, which in the preliminary tests proved identical to the … [Read more...]
Utah Teen Found Guilty of 11 Felony Charges, Sentencing to Follow
The Utah teenager accused of 12 felony charges after having aided her boyfriend in a fatal crime spree was found guilty on Saturday morning. Meagan Grunwald’s mother was escorted out of the courtroom in tears after the jury presented the verdict. The Utah teen found guilty of 11 felony charges is facing life in prison. It took a bit over 11 hours for the jury to come to a verdict in the case of … [Read more...]
Two Dead after Spokane River Plane Crash
On Thursday morning, a small plane carrying two men crashed into the Spokane River. Both men lost their lives. Lyndon Amestoy and Richard Runyon, the two men aboard the plane, were trapped underwater for over 30 minutes until the Spokane Valley Sheriff’s department’s divers pulled them out of the freezing water. The men were retrieved from the water at approximately 4:45 PM. Radio … [Read more...]
De Blasio’s Progressive Agenda Doesn’t Involve Endorsing Clinton
Former aide to 2016 presidential candidate Hilary Clinton, NY City Mayor Bill de Blasio, isn’t prepared to endorse Clinton just yet. It seems as though De Blasio’s progressive agenda won’t involve endorsing Clinton until the former Secretary of State addresses income inequality. New York City’s mayor has repeatedly criticized Clinton’s approach and policy ideas and although the presidential … [Read more...]
Tumalo Falls Vandalism Attempt Hijacked by Facebook Vigilante
The idea behind vandalism, ill-doers would say, is to not get caught. Sadly, anonymity wouldn’t be a luxury that a particular group of vandals would enjoy. In fact, the Tumalo Falls vandalism attempt was hijacked by an Oregon man who happened to be in the right place, at the right time. Mr. Brett Nelson is fond of nature walks and a Saturday hike on a sunny day seemed like the perfect idea at … [Read more...]
Obama Administration Opinion Requested in Colorado Marijuana Case
The US Supreme Court was asked to intervene in the ongoing dispute involving Colorado’s loose marijuana laws. Oklahoma and Nebraska urged the US Supreme Court to honor their complaint and ask the Obama administration to weigh in on the Colorado marijuana case. Neighboring states (Oklahoma and Nebraska) insist that the legalization of Marijuana in Colorado caused irreparable harm to their … [Read more...]
Obama Promotes “My Brother’s Keeper” Program in a Passionate Speech
During his intense speech given on Monday at Lehman College in New York City, President Barack Obama presented the newest branch of his My Brother's Keeper project, which will offer opportunities and motivation to young men of color who live in high-risk neighborhoods, so they can have a chance to better their lives. The expansion of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, which is fully funded by the … [Read more...]
Al-Qaeda General Military Commander Killed in Syria Air-strike
Al Qaeda's Syrian wing announced on Friday that an Al-Qaeda General Military Commander, Abu Humam al-Shami, was killed in a government air-strike in Syria. The operation was conducted in the Idlib province, in the northwestern part of the country, and left at least three other Front commanders dead, al-Shami being the senior-most member of the group. Insurgents claimed the air-strike that hit … [Read more...]
Utah Senators to Set Anti-discrimination Rules for Same-sex Marriages
A new bill was introduced in Salt Lake City on Thursday, bringing the chance for Utah senators to set anti-discrimination rules for same-sex marriages. The proposal, scheduled for a vote on Friday, would allow county clerks to refuse to marry same-sex couples, but only if they give up the right to marry anyone. The Senate bill 297 offers the government workers the possibility to refuse to … [Read more...]
Jury Deadlock on Arias’ Death Penalty Sentence
After yet another jury deadlock on Arias' death penalty sentence, the judge is now going to decide whether the convicted murderer will face life in prison. Jodi Arias, convicted for killing her lover in 2008, escaped the death penalty on Thursday following the jury's inability to agree on a sentence. The jury could not reach an unanimous decision, causing the judge to declare a mistrial. It was … [Read more...]
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