Category: Nation

Did the Syria strike push China toward action on North Korea?

So the fireworks in Syria have produced all sorts of interesting results on the international diplomacy front. World leaders in western nations who have seemed at least somewhat skeptical of President Trump (to put it mildly in some cases) were suddenly praising him. The Russians, who Democrats regularly assure us are pulling Trump’s strings, are getting nervous. But perhaps the

Pentagon investigating possible Russian involvement in Syrian chemical attack

CNN reports the Pentagon is investigating possible Russian involvement in the Syrian chemical weapons attack that took place earlier this week: The Pentagon is looking for any evidence that the Russian government knew about or was complicit in the attack in Idlib province that killed at least 80 people and injured dozens more, a senior US defense official said… The

Body found in industrial area of KCK near Fairfax Trafficway and E. Donovan

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Police are investigating after a body was found in Kansas City, Kan., Friday in an industrial area off Fairfax Trafficway and East Donovan. Several people are on the scene who told a witness they're relatives of the victim, but police haven't released any identifying information. Police have the remote road blocked off. FOX 4 has a

Hatchet-wielding Ohio man arrested for terrorizing family member, police say

TOLEDO, Ohio — An Ohio man facing multiple counts after he allegedly chased a family member with a hatchet pleaded not guilty Thursday, according to the Toledo Blade. Noel Dawson Jr., 63, is accused of swinging the hatchet at another man Sunday, but missing and hitting a truck instead, badly denting the hood of the vehicle. Noel E. Dawson Jr.

Breaking! The Senate Finally Votes to Confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court

The Senate has wrapped up the vote on Judge Neil Gorsuch and as expected he has been confirmed to the Supreme Court. Gorsuch was confirmed by a vote of 54-45, mostly along partisan lines. No Republican voted against Judge Gorsuch. CNN count: The Senate has enough votes to confirm Gorsuch to SCOTUS https://t.co/1mYfioclxe — Daniella Diaz (@DaniellaMicaela) April 7, 2017

High school sweethearts reunite after more than 60 years, tie the knot

SOUTH BEND, Ind.– Two high school sweethearts who hadn't gone on a date together since the 1950s decided to tie the knot. Joyce Kevorkian and James Bowman graduated from an Illinois high school in 1953 and went off to different colleges. They both would eventually go on to get married, have children and live life. "He had his life and

Conservative Icon Walter Williams: “If Liberty Dies in America, It Will Be Dead for All Times Everywhere”

Professor Walter Williams is a conservative American icon who has helped to shape the philosophy and intellect of some of America’s most conservative intellectual minds. The economist and Professor at George Mason University is a prolific writer whose musings on economics, freedom, and culture have captivated and encouraged conservatives for decades. His work has molded a generation of conservative leaders,

Syrian man living in KC says he approves of President Trump’s decision, calls him his hero

KANSAS CITY — Syrians in Kansas City are applauding the U.S. military strike Thursday, launched after a chemical weapons attack killed dozens of civilians in their native land. Fariz Turkmani In the last year, nearly 30 Syrian refugee families have resettled in the metro area, and Syrian-Americans such as Fariz Turkmani have been instrumental in helping them adapt to their

Go on a Movie Trip in Kansas City!

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City has a surprising connection to Hollywood. Known as the Barbecue Capital of the World, Paris on the Plains and City of Fountains — Kansas City has been the setting of several major movies. Kansas City is known for its Jazz, fountains, and barbecue, and it’s interesting to know Kansas City has always had ties

Mom: Son, 11, took his own life after girlfriend faked her death

DETROIT — Charges are pending against a juvenile after a Michigan mother said a social media prank in which her 11-year-old son’s girlfriend faked her own suicide led the boy to take his own life. Katrina Goss said Thursday that she found her son, Tysen Benz, unresponsive March 14 in his room after seeing social media posts and texts that

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