Trump Wins Nomination
The GOP Delegates made Trump’s nomination official after 7pm tonight.
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The RNC Kicks Off
The Republican National Convention kicked off in Cleveland, but not without some controversy.
It was in a haze of smoke that the Republican nominee for President emerged, Donald Trump taking the stage in Cleveland for the Republican National Convention. There were some naysayers in the arena, unbound delegates asking for a new vote to recall Trump, but failed. The theme of the night’s speakers was safety, with many highlights to the recent…
Ambush in Baton Rouge
Three law enforcement officers have been killed and three others wounded in Lousisiana.
Another attack on police, this time, a shooter opening fire outside a Baton Rouge, LA, gas station. Two officers and one sheriffs deputy were killed, while another three officers were wounded. Police say the suspect -an African-American former Marine- was shot and killed. It is still unclear whether he acted alone, but reports on the ground have him pegged…
The Campaign Trail Gets Tough
Donald Trump talks his VP pick and fires back at the Supreme Court while Hillary Clinton gets a key endorsement.
Tough words are being exchanged on the 2016 Presidential campaign trail. From Hillary Clinton accusing Donald Trump of turning the Republican Party into a “threat to our democracy” to Trump questioning the mental capacity of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg commented the Trump is unqualified to be President- Trump responded online by asking for her to…
Courthouse Shooting Raises Questions
Authorities in Michigan are being asked to review security guidelines in the wake of a deadly shooting.
Michigan’s Berrin County Courthouse will re-open today after a prisoner transfer turned deadly on Monday. An inmate being removed from a holding cell was able to wrestle a gun from a deputy and kill two court bailiffs. The deputy and a civilian were also wounded. Responding officers the shot and killed the inmate. Officials believe the inmate’s dexterity was…
Pocket Monster Madness
Growing concerns arise over the hottest new mobile app.
A mobile game downloaded more than five million times since first being released last Thursday, Pokémon Go, is now being linked to a rash of injuries, a robbery, and one user finding a dead body. Pokémon Company International and Niantic (the app’s creators) warn all players to avoid going out on excursions alone and to always be mindful of…
Digging Deeper in Dallas
New details are being released about the Dallas attacker.
Tensions are still high this morning following last week’s deadly attack on Dallas police. Protests continued to take place across the country, demonstrating against police shootings of black men in Louisiana and Minnesota. The investigation into the Dallas shooter has revealed some further, disturbing developments, as authorities say the attacker had larger plans and a significant amount of explosive…
Clinton in the Clear
Hillary Clinton has appeared to avoid charges for mishandling classified information while Secretary of State.
The FBI’s announcement is a big relief for the presumptive Democratic nominee. FBI Director Jim Comey cannot recommend any charges against Hillary Clinton after she mishandled classified information on a private e-mail server while serving as Secretary of State, but Comey was very critical of Clinton’s decisions. The case now goes to the Attorney General’s office, but AG Loretta…
Juno Reaches Jupiter
NASA's Juno spacecraft has entered Jupiter's orbit.
The solar-powered spacecraft Juno has officially entered orbit around the planet Jupiter, marking the beginning of a 20-mointh, $1.1 billion mission to map the gas giant and send back data. The arrival was dramatic, with Juno firing its rockets in do-or-die autopilot to loop into the planet’s orbit because of the time difference between Earth and Jupiter. while in…
Chants’ Welcome Home Celebration
Win or lose, a lot of people are ready to celebrate the Chants’ college world series run tomorrow.
