Just what happened this past Thursday when Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh told their conflicting stories before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and what to expect going forward? Perspective now from Jan Crawford: Even in this extraordinary time, it was a week that managed to stand out, from the harrowing […]
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A nonprofit aims to close tech’s gender gap by teaching girls to code ‘as young as we possibly can’
Whether you’re looking for a job, or looking to hire – computer expertise is the most in-demand skill in the American job market. The computing industry’s rate of job growth is three times the U.S. national average, according to statistics, and yet women are being left behind. Only one in […]
Opportunities in Growing Asian Bond Market Available in Fixed-Income ETFs
This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com. The performance of emerging markets exchanged-traded funds (ETFs) have been marred by the trade wars between the U.S and China, such as the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEArca: VWO)–down 7.67% YTD, iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEArca: IEMG)–down 7.3% YTD and […]
Washington man gets prison for overharvesting sea cucumbers
The owner of a Washington seafood company has been sentenced to prison for overharvesting sea cucumbers. Federal prosecutors said Friday that 62-year-old Hoon Namkoong was sentenced to three years in prison and must pay $1.5 million in restitution. Continue Reading Below He pleaded guilty earlier this year to underreporting the […]
Indicted California Republican blasts House rival’s family history
Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), leaves federal court in San Diego, California, U.S. September 24, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake September 29, 2018 By Jennifer McEntee SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) – When a Democrat with Palestinian-Mexican ancestry who had never before run for office was picked to challenge a Republican incumbent in a […]
Supreme Court will start hearing arguments Monday in the shadow of the uproar over Brett Kavanaugh
The Supreme Court will start hearing oral arguments on Monday amid a brutal partisan battle over nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the man whose path to the nation’s highest court has been blocked by an uproar over allegations of sexual assault. The claims, made by several women, have put Kavanaugh’s confirmation in […]
Scherzer wants to play spoiler vs. Rockies
Sep 25, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) records his 300th strikeout of the season against the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports September 29, 2018 Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer figured his season was done […]
Inside the tiny green huts that shelter London’s cab drivers
London’s distinctive green cabmen’s shelters – no bigger than horse-drawn carriages – are kind of like America’s version of a Route 6 diner. Tired travelers line up at the door, but only those with “the knowledge” can gain access inside. The shelters only allow licensed taxi drivers to sit inside, […]
Rebecca Traister on the power of women’s (and men’s) anger
Last Thursday’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing was seen by millions and millions of Americans, including Rebecca Traister, author of “Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger”: Author Rebecca Traister. CBS News If you watched the testimony of Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday, […]
Former FBI official sheds light on scope of bureau’s Kavanaugh probe
With reporting by Ellen Uchimiya The FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will be defined by White House instructions, former FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko told CBS News. A floor vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation in the Senate has been delayed a week while the […]