“It’s a problem for our country when we make decisions like this based on politics”
A report surfaced Monday revealing the Biden administration’s plans to reverse course on moving the headquarters of the US Space Command to Alabama because of the state’s abortion law. The report received strong backlash from Alabama’s congressional delegation. Former President Donald Trump chose the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the new permanent home for the Space Command. Since then, Arsenal has repeatedly ranked at the top of the list of potential locations for the space command over its current location in Colorado. According to Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), the decision to move Space Command to Redstone should be…
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The tragic fatality occurs when a pedestrian is struck by a train in Excelsior Springs
In addition to the heartbreaking scene, a brown dog with a red collar was seen near the crash site. Officers presume the canine to be the victim’s pet, but have been unable to capture the animal. Rural railroad tracks pose unique risks to pedestrian safety. With limited visibility and possible infrequent train schedules, it is crucial that pedestrians exercise extreme caution near train tracks. Always stick to designated crossing areas, never try to overtake a train and be aware of your surroundings, listening for oncoming trains. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. [ad_2] Source…
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Trump-appointed CEO abuses power at Voice of America – Rolling Stone
A federal investigation has found numerous incidents of malfeasance by a Trump appointee who served as director general of the US Global Media Agency, which oversees Voice of America, including an attempt to force executives from the agency for their political beliefs. The Office of Special Counsel found that “during his less than eight-month CEO tenure [Michael] Pack was responsible for numerous improper activities, including “abuse of authority, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, or violation of laws, rules, or regulations.” The OSC report concluded that Pack “abused his authority and retaliated against career USAGM executives who engaged in whistleblowing.”…
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2 school buses catch fire after crash on Turner Turnpike in Oklahoma County
One person was injured after two school buses caught fire after a crash Thursday morning on the Turner Turnpike in Oklahoma County. The crash happened on the westbound Turner Turnpike between North Hiwassee and North Luther roads. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the drivers were the only ones inside the buses at the time of the crash. A Commerce Public Schools staff member was injured in the crash, according to the district. The district said four buses and a commuter were being transported for annual inspections in Oklahoma City when the crash occurred. This is a developing story. Please refresh…
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Canceled library schedule in Klamath County divides residents
Klamath County officials are ending library programming that could be considered political. Shaden.student pn via Wikimedia Commons Earlier this month, a Klamath County book club was canceled after complaints from residents about a book it featured, “No More Cops: A Case for Abolition.” “We chose a book each month that would stimulate discussion about current social justice issues,” said Charla Oppenlander, assistant library director for the Klamath County Library Service District. In addition to the book on police abolition, the club included other titles such as “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” that addressed income inequality and other…
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Brink of default – Inside Politics with John King and Abby Phillip
Brink of default – Inside Politics with John King and Abby Phillip – Podcast on CNN Audio One thing: the Uvalde families have a vision of the truth 5 things listen toCNN 5 things Sunday, May 21 On PC On Mobile Smart Speakers Global US Political Business programming Every weekday, John King and his panel of knowledgeable reporters bring you the biggest political stories of the day. On the weekend, Abby Phillip kicks off CNN’s Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. John and Abby get answers from the people making the headlines, explain the politics that matter to…
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Tempe police are investigating the early morning shooting
TEMPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) – Tempe police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday morning in a south Tempe neighborhood. Details are extremely limited, but it happened near Los Arboles Drive and Kenwood Lane. A nearby neighbor said he heard gunshots around 4 a.m. and saw some flashes coming from an AirBnB rental down the street from his home. Details are extremely limited.(Arizona Family) “They had a lot of people here last night, and neighbors have come and said there were so many cars that they were blocking their driveways,” he said. “Maybe next week we’ll have the circus here.”…
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In Kentucky’s rehab program, guitar making helps those suffering from addiction to recovery
Hindman, Kentucky — Heartache has a way of crushing hope in Hindman, Kentucky, an outpost in the Appalachian Mountains. Nathan Smith’s drug addictions took 20 years of his life. Pain pills after a work accident began his spiral, followed by crystal methamphetamine. “You can go anywhere and find anything you’re looking for,” Smith told CBS News. There were more than 109,000 drug overdose deaths in the US in 2022, in accordance with the latest projected figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than two-thirds of these, more than 75,000, were caused by synthetic opioidsCDC found. “I…
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