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In Montreal, Egyptian Mummies, in 3-D, Have Secrets to Share
One mummy was a plump Roman youth with a sweet tooth, another was a two-year-old depicted as trampling enemies underfoot.
Apple vs. the DOJ (Redux): Balancing Privacy and Security
Like forensic, physical, testimonial, or any other form of evidence, digital evidence should not stand alone as the sole pillar
Seattle Officer Fired Over Instagram Posts
An officer with the Seattle Police Department has been fired after an internal investigation revealed that he violated agency social
Minnesota Officer Shot in Head Making “Miraculous” Recovery
The officer with the Waseca (MN) Police Department shot in the head earlier this month faces a long road of
Navarro’s Faith-Based Case for Tariffs
Our economy is strong but its strength has come in spite of Trump’s tariffs rather than because of them.
The ’90s Flashback Episode
The Editors podcast crew discuss the Sanders/Warren post-debate spat, new developments with impeachment, and more.
No President Left Behind: Trump’s Lack of Basic Literacy and the Consequences
Reading Time: 4 minutes Thank you, Carol D. Leonnig and Philip Rucker, for substantiating our argument that there ought to
In France’s Longest Protests Since 1968, Striking Workers Continue the Fight Against Neoliberalism
Nationwide protests against the government of Emanuel Macron entered their seventh continuous week today in France, as between 187,000 (a
Boris Must Tread Lightly on the Scottish Question
If preserving the union is his priority, the British prime minister should handle the fraught politics of independence with the
The TSA Found a Record Number of Guns at Airports in 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutes Nancy Pelosi Lays Into ‘Shameful’ Facebook in Blistering Remarks (DonkeyHotey) The author writes, “Pelosi … alluded
Red Flag Petition to Disarm Colorado Officer Rejected
On Thursday, a judge shot down a Colorado woman’s petition to seize guns from the Colorado State University Police Officer
Attorney General Slams Apple for Not Cracking Terrorist’s iPhones
Attorney General William Barr on Monday held a press conference during which he slammed tech giant Apple for not doing
Texas Officer “In Good Spirits” After Suffering Gunshot Wound to Arm
An officer with the Forest Hill (TX) Police Department is recovering from a gunshot wound to the arm she suffered
DOJ Is Investigating Comey’s Role in Leak of Classified Document during Clinton-Email Probe
Department of Justice prosecutors reportedly are investigating the possibility that former FBI director James Comey leaked a classified document supposedly
Andrew McCabe Proposes DOJ Accountability Office to Counter ‘Weakness’ of FISA-Warrant Process
Former acting FBI director Andy McCabe admitted Thursday that the Bureau suffers from an “inherent weakness in the process” of
Is Trump’s Dam Breaking?
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s a small thing that may not get a huge amount of attention, but it seems
Is California Governor Gavin Newsom Serious about Homelessness?
His new billion-dollar budget proposal takes some steps in the right direction and some steps in the wrong one.
2020 Democrats’ Anti-War Fervor Would Be a Disaster for America’s Iran Policy
Fear of being associated with any war, no matter how justified, has helped tilt the Democrats back toward appeasement of
Brazil Opens ‘Spectacular’ Antarctic Research Base — but Will It Get the Cash Needed to Fulfill Its Potential?
Reading Time: 2 minutes French Unions Continue Strikes Despite Government’s Compromise Overture (Chris) The author writes, “French transport strikes continued
Sanders donors less likely to give to other candidates, but when they do, it’s Warren
(Scott Olson/Getty Images) Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has a loyal base of donors who are the least likely to contribute
Ukraine Announces Investigation into Alleged Surveillance of U.S. Amb. Yovanovitch by Giuliani Associates
“Ukraine cannot ignore such illegal activities on its territory,” an Interior Ministry official said in a statement.
Oklahoma Deputy Killed in Vehicle Collision While Responding to Call
The vehicle occupied by Deputy Jarid Taylor left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a tree. He died at
Off-Duty Ohio Officer Comes Under Fire During Roadside Dispute
An officer with the Warren (OH) Police Department was on his way home from work when he stopped to provide
Colorado Officer Shot Over Weekend Released from Hospital
An officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department who was struck by gunfire during a traffic stop over the weekend
Pelosi Signs Impeachment Articles, Sends to Senate
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday formally signed the two articles of impeachment that the House approved against President Trump before
The Senate impeachment trial is here. So what’s next?
After a weeks-long delay, the process of impeaching and removing President Donald Trump is moving forward again. On Jan. 15,
Iran’s man in Iraq: Soleimani’s deadly fight against the US
At a campaign rally in Milwaukee, President Donald Trump touted the American airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. He
2020 Democrats’ Economic Doomsaying Is Preposterous
The shrinking field of candidates to take on Donald Trump in November paints a picture of the economy that doesn’t
Keeping with its Crackdown on Alternative Voices, Google Deletes Press TV from YouTube
Without warning, tech giant Google “permanently removed” Iranian government-owned media channel Press TV UK’s YouTube channel Monday night amid increasing
NSA Reveals Major Flaw in Microsoft’s Windows 10 Code
Reading Time: 2 minutes Congressman: Homelessness Should Be Seen as an Emergency (Reader Steve) The author writes, “A California congressman
Avenatti Arrested During Court Hearing for Violating Pre-Trial Release
Avenatti, who is facing charges of extortion after trying to extort over $20 million from Nike, was facing a day-long
Texts Appear to Show Former Ukraine Prosecutor Offering Info on Bidens in Exchange for Ouster of Then-Ambassador Yovanovitch
Yuri Lutsenko was critical of Yovanovitch due to her support for an anti-corruption institution based in Ukraine.
Why Arming Teachers is Not Such a Good Idea
Reading Time: 6 minutes Dennis Alexandr, a teacher and resource officer at Seaside High School in Seaside, CA, was teaching
Ex-Sheriff Lee Baca Likely to be Headed to Jail
The United States Supreme Court on Monday declined to review the case against former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca,
Man Who Shot Oklahoma Officer in 2018 Sentenced to 105 Years
The man convicted of shooting an officer with the Tulsa (OK) Police Department during a July 2018 incident in the
Man Charged with Assaulting Montana Police Officer
A man who is accused of assaulting an officer with the Bozeman (MT) Police Department over the weekend made his
Why many Democrats have supported the USMCA deal
Democrats on the debate stage in Iowa said President Donald Trump’s renegotiated trade deal with Mexico and Canada is marginally
Fact-checking the seventh Democratic presidential debate in Iowa
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, ideologically aligned on the left, split sharply at the seventh Democratic presidential primary debate in
Warren Eases Off after Bernie Denies Making Sexist Comment: ‘Bernie is My Friend’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren decided not to press the issue Tuesday night after Senator Bernie Sanders denied her claim that he