Utah police officer shot and killed
A veteran police officer from Utah was shot and killed on Sunday by a suspect who was himself later slain by police. The incident was…
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Walmart lays off thousands
Walmart, the world’s largest retail chain, will close 269 of its stores around the globe,154 of which are in the United States. This is a…
Obama in Louisiana:President rejoices at Obamacare expansion
President Obama on Thursday paid a visit to the southern capital, Louisiana, to celebrate with the state’s new democratic governor who vouched to make an…
Shock as second teenage girl charged in shooting plot
In a shocking unfolding of events on Thursday, Brooke Higgins, the second of the two 16-year-old teenagers accused of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, was…
US President Barack Obama delivers his final State of the Union speech
Eight years back, millions of Americans were intrigued with Barack Obama’s goal of hope and change. He’d find it hard to deny that lots of…
Overdose fears spark recall of children’s cough syrup
According to recent reports, parents in the Unites States are being asked to check and remove two generic Children’s cough syrups from their homes as…
The court of appeals delays driver’s trial
The trial of a police van driver, Caesar Goodson that was expected to begin on Monday was put on hold by the Maryland Court of…
Detroit students forced to stay at home due to teacher ‘sick-out’
The holidays are finally over, people are returned to their respective homes, and offices have resumed their operations. It is the time to start over…
Philadelphia shooter claims ISIS affiliation
Edward Archer, the gunman who ambushed and shot a police officer from the Philadelphia Police Department, has claimed he committed the crime in the name…
Red Wine or Grape Juice: What would be a wiser choice?
Wine a piece of night’s glory and day’s grace poured in a glass. There are alcoholic drinks and then there is this smooth drink called…
Sandra Bland’s sister calls charge against state trooper ‘bittersweet’
Sandra Bland was a black woman who was falsely accused of a crime by Texas state troopers and died in jail three days later. However,…
ObamaCare repeal passed, said to be the way forward
ObamaCare, the name given to the Affordable care Act that was passed in 2010, has been facing a lot of opposition from the public and…
US automobile sales establish record in 2015
A new record was set in the U.S. Automobile industry on Tuesday as a 5.7 percent increase in sale was experienced. Over $570 billion was…
Obama explains executive actions in regards to gun restrictions
Gun control and gun violence have been delicate issues in the United States for quite some time, and on Monday, the Obama administration revealed a…
Obama prepares Iran sanctions
Reports from Washington indicate that the Obama administration is developing new Sanctions against companies and individuals from Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong…
Does increasing minimum wage reduce poverty?
As workers call for higher salaries and wages, the Fed has released a research report that clearly shows that increasing minimum wages will not necessarily…
Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault
On Wednesday, Bill Cosby was charged with sexual assault for a crime he allegedly committed about 12 years ago.Cosby is accused of drugging and raping…
Flint water report leads to accelerated resignations and apologies
Michigan’s high-profile environmental official tendered his resignation on Tuesday following the delivery of initial findings by an independent task force convened on the Flint water…
Pentagon: rape reports increase to 19,000 estimated military victims
Records of rape and sexual assault inside the U.S. military increased to approximately 19,000 victims who were assaulted during the 2014 fiscal year, reported by…
Year overview: stocks, bonds, cash go nowhere in 2015
The idea behind asset allocation is simple: When one market struggles, it’s okay because an investor can jump into another that is thriving. Not so…