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CNN reporter apologizes for old tweets
CNN reporter Kaitlin Collins has apologized for some old homophobic tweets that re-surfaced over the weekend. The tweets go back to Collins’ college days. One uses a homophobic slur, while the o...
Oct 08, 2018
Trump blasts ‘terrible’ Chicago crime, but figures are down
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump says he’s directed his attorney general to “help straighten out the terrible shooting wave” in Chicago. Trump told officers at the Interna...
Oct 08, 2018
China Says Interpol Chief Under Investigation
The Chinese government says Interpol President Meng Hongwei is under investigation for possible corruption. Meng was reported missing by his wife after he disappeared shortly after flying to China fro...
Oct 08, 2018
Driving Instructor Arrested For Giving Lessons While Drunk
A Long Island driving instructor is accused of having a few drinks before the lesson. Police say Russell Cohen had taken four students out for a lesson when they suspected he was drunk. After the stud...
Oct 08, 2018
20 People Killed In Horrific Limo Crash
20 people were killed Saturday in a horrific limousine crash in upstate New York. Police say the limo, which was on its way to a birthday party, failed to stop at an intersection and crashed into anot...
Oct 08, 2018
Doctor Says Babies As Young As 6 Months Should Get Flu Vaccine
Dr. Victor Waters of St. Bernardine Medical Center says that babies, 6 months and older should receive the flu vaccine especially if they have asthma or are at risk. The CDC says that last year’...
Oct 07, 2018
Trump Says He Mocked Kavanaugh Accuser To “Even The Playing Field”
President Trump says his controversial decision to make fun of a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh was done to “even the playing field” Speaking to Fox News ho...
Oct 07, 2018
Eric Reid Kneels In First Game Back
Panthers safety Eric Reid took a knee during the national anthem in his first game back in the NFL. Reid, who knelt alongside Colin Kaepernick during the 2016 season, went unsigned during the offseaso...
Oct 07, 2018
India, Russia Make Missile Deal Despite U.S. Warnings
India and Russia quietly struck an arms deal on Friday that could lead to consequences from Washington. India made a deal to buy S-400 surface-to-air missile systems during a summit between Vladimir P...
Oct 06, 2018
President Of Interpol Missing After Trip To China
Meng Hongwei, the president of the international law enforcement organization Interpol, has gone missing during a trip to his native China. Officials say Meng arrived in China on a flight from Lyon, F...
Oct 06, 2018
