The U.S. Army Chief of Staff said there are “gaps and failures” on the part of the Army to report the criminal activity of soldiers to civil law enforcement agencies like the FBI. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Gen. Mark Milley estimated that as many as 10 to 20 percent […]
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UCLA basketball players admit to shoplifting in China, thank Trump
The three UCLA basketball players detained in China last week have admitted to shoplifting and thanked President Donald Trump for helping them return to the U.S. The players are suspended indefinitely as UCLA reviews the situation, Coach Steve Alford said, adding they will not travel with the team and will […]
Escaped psychiatric patient from Hawaii captured in California
An “extremely dangerous” psychiatric patient and alleged killer who escaped in Hawaii has been captured in California, The Associated Press said today. Randall Saito, who was committed to the Hawaii State Hospital on Oahu in 1981 after being acquitted of first-degree murder by reason of insanity, left the hospital outside […]
‘Obamacare’ mandate repeal would remake market for consumers
WASHINGTON – Millions are expected to forgo coverage if Congress repeals the unpopular requirement that Americans get health insurance, boosting premiums for others. Continue Reading Below Just as important, the drive by Senate Republicans to undo the coverage requirement under former President Barack Obama’s health care law fits neatly with […]
Target shares plunge as investors panic over holiday forecast
Target’s (TGT) shares plunged on Wednesday, taking a big hit after the retailer reported its latest quarterly results with investors focusing on the company’s guidance for the holiday period. Continue Reading Below While Target surpassed third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, the company guided for fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of […]
USDA petitioned to include poultry in humane slaughter law
DES MOINES, Iowa – As Americans prepare to consume some 45 million turkeys on Thanksgiving, an animal rights group asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday to require more humane treatment for turkeys, chicken and other poultry as the birds are sent to slaughter. Continue Reading Below California-based Mercy […]
“Violent” psych hospital escapee captured in California
STOCKTON, Calif. — A patient described as a “violent psychopath” who escaped Sunday from a Hawaii psychiatric hospital has been taken into custody in California after a manhunt, reports CBS San Francisco. Randall Toshio Saito was arrested in Stockton Wednesday and is being taken to San Joaquin County jail, the […]
Why a so-called bad omen for stocks is nothing more than ‘fake news,’ says technician
As equity markets hover just below all-time highs and volatility remains fairly muted, a key economic indicator is skidding to its lowest level since the global financial crisis. The benchmark yield curve, the spread between the 10- and 2-year Treasury yields, flattened to a fresh decade low on Wednesday. The […]
5 killed in California shooting rampage, including gunman’s wife
The death toll in a shooting rampage in northern California rose to five today as authorities gave chilling new insight into the suspected killer’s apparently random attack. Authorities say the gunman’s wife — whose killing appeared to have kicked off the shooting spree — was found dead under the floor […]
The selling finally stops in GE as shares rebound after 12% two-day dive
Maybe the worst has passed for General Electric after the company dropped more than 12 percent in two days and saw its worst trading day since 2009. The company rebounded above $18 a share Wednesday after falling as low as $17.50 earlier in the session. The trouble started Monday after […]