Ukraine’s Defense Council says preparations are under way to retake the rebel-controlled eastern city of Donetsk — the last stronghold of heavily armed pro-Russian separatists seeking autonomy from Kyiv. Defense spokesman Andriy Lysenko did not provide details. But he said the military has opened humanitarian corridors for city residents to flee the planned offensive, and […]
Election concerns won out over those of the environment and health in Colorado today as Democrats there pulled two controversial initiatives from the ballot on the day of the deadline for submission. The initiative would have severely restricted the use of fracking to draw natural gas from its location in shale deposits. The measures would […]
Former White House Press Secretary James Brady, who served under former president, Ronald Reagan, and was shot during an assassination attempt on the then president, has passed away. He died at the age of 73. After being shot in the head during the attempt on Reagan’s life, Brady would go on to become a leading […]
As a result of the 17 wildfires raging in the state of California, the governor of that state has declared a state of emergency this evening. Tens of thousands of acres are ablaze in northern California. The state of emergency will secure reimbursement for the cost of the fight by state and local agencies. Four towns […]