Some Russian media outlets have reported that a squadron of Russian Warships are in the English Channel conducting military exercises, but NATO officials say that this report is false and although they are transiting the channel, they are not conducting and drills, but instead are waiting for foul weather to pass before leaving the area. The […]
Ferguson Grand Jury Decides Not to Indict
After months of weighing evidence and testimony, a grand jury in Missouri has decided against indicting Darren Wilson, the white police officer who fatally shot unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in August. The announcement came Monday evening after days of agonizing suspense in this central U.S. state and beyond. “After their exhaustive review of the […]
DNR, Feds Investigate Oregon Company Shipping Illegal Bait into Michigan
A bait supplier in Oregon has pled guilty and paid a $2,000 settlement for shipping uncertified Pacific herring bait into Michigan. The uncertified bait poses a disease risk to Michigan waters as it is a known carrier of viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSv). In May, the Department of Natural Resources’ Great Lakes Enforcement Unit began investigating […]
Defense Secretary Hagel Resigns
After almost two years in the chief chair in the defense department, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced his decision to resign from the post on Monday. Calling Hagel a “steady hand” and “no ordinary defense secretary.” Obama announced Hagel’s decision at the White House with both the secretary and Vice President Joe Biden at his […]