More than half of the nation's immigrants receive some kind of government welfare, a figure that's far higher than the native-born population, according to a report to be released Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Communists’ Version of China’s Wartime Record Frustrates Taiwan
Maj. Tao Shin-jun, a 97-year-old veteran of China’s fight against Japan in World War II, tears up when asked about Thursday’s military parade in Beijing marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the conflict. It’s not that Tao is sentimental – he’s angry. … [Read more...]
Woman Injured and Teen Dies in Warren House Fire
Authorities say a 17 year-old girl has died in a Warren house fire. Fire officials say she was trapped in the basement of the Macomb County home on Monday afternoon as the fire spread through the attached garage and into the house. … [Read more...]
Americans Care About Clean Water. So, Why All the Hate for EPA’s Clean Water Rule?
Speaking generally, Americans really care about clean water. According to one Gallup poll, they care about it even more than clean air, and clean soil. And when it comes to water, Americans really care about clean drinking water — even more than clean rivers and lakes. … [Read more...]
Arizona Mother Admits to Drowning Twin 2 Year-old Sons
An Arizona mom allegedly told cops she drowned her twin two year-old sons because "nobody loved them and nobody loved her." Newly released court documents show Mireya Alejandra Lopez, 22, admitted to killing the boys and said she attempted to drown another family member, but was stopped by a relative. … [Read more...]
1 Dead and 100 Injured in Ukraine Clashes
One Ukrainian national guard member was killed by a grenade and 100 officers were injured Monday as nationalists protested a vote by parliament to grant autonomy to areas held by Russian-backed separatists. … [Read more...]
Nation’s Highest Mountain Given Its True Name Back, the Usual Are Upset…
On Sunday, President Obama announced that he would restore the name of the nation’s tallest mountain, currently called Mount McKinley, to Denali. The move, which comes in advance of the President’s trip to Alaska, was described as a show of respect to Native Americans and the original name they gave to the peak. … [Read more...]
Thai Police Issue Two New Arrest Warrants in Deadly Bomb Attack
Thai police issued two new arrest warrants and released images Monday of more suspects, a Thai woman and a foreign man of unknown nationality, in the widening investigation into Bangkok's deadly bombing two weeks ago. … [Read more...]
Huge Antigovernment Protests in Malaysia Continue for a Second Day
Saturday’s massive but harmonious antigovernment demonstrations in Kuala Lumpur continued overnight and into Sunday morning as historic numbers of Malaysians gathered in the streets of the capital to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak. … [Read more...]
WikiLeaks’ Assange Stays Indoors, Fears CIA Drone Attack
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange fears he will be sent to the United States, where he could face the death penalty, and even worries that he will be targeted by a CIA drone. Assange, who faces extradition to Sweden on rape charges and has been holed up at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London since 2012, said in an interview with The Times Magazine that things have become so … [Read more...]