Jan 1, 2015: Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual New Year speech. In the speech, Putin lauded the annexation of Crimea, encouraged Russian nationalism, and sent a message to President Obama about "the … Continue reading Russian President Vladimir Putin Delivers 2015 New Year Speech
Jul 7, 2022: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/3549624-officer-who-fatally-shot-tamir-rice-withdraws-from-small-town-police-force Dec 29, 2020: DOJ closes probe into Tamir Rice shooting with no charges | The Hill May 30, 2017: Timothy Loehmann, the police officer who shot and killed Tamir Rice, was … Continue reading Cleveland Police Shoot and Kill 12-Year-Old Tamir Rice
Dec 26, 2014: Yesterday, the National Security Agency (NSA) released surveillance documents in response to an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit. The documents span a time frame of 2001 … Continue reading NSA Releases Surveillance Documents in Response to ACLU FOIA Lawsuit
Jun 5, 2015: On May 31, 2015, the completed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment prepared by Environmental Resources Management was presented to Nicaraguan authorities. Nicaragua Says Study Finds Canal 'Viable'; No Details Public | ABC … Continue reading The Nicaragua Canal
Dec 23, 2014: Yesterday, Pope Francis addressed the Roman Curia (administrative and governing body of the Catholic Church). The address was not a warm, cheerful, holiday greeting. Instead, Pope Francis talked about a list of … Continue reading Pope Francis 2014 Christmas Address to the Roman Curia
Jan 4, 2015: Many police officers turned their backs to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio as he spoke at the funeral for slain Officer Wenjian Liu. At Police Funeral for Officer Liu, Many … Continue reading N.Y.P.D. Officers Shot and Killed in Police Car
On December 7, 2014 the CBS News program 60 Minutes aired a segment about Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong entitled "Disrupting Cancer". Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a surgeon, professor, and medical researcher who was instrumental in the development … Continue reading Cancer Research and Development | Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong
Dec 20, 2014: Yesterday, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy signed the "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities" final rule (this is a prepublication version of the rule, the … Continue reading Environmental Protection Agency Announces Final Rule on Coal Ash
Jun 29, 2015: The state of New York released its formal, nearly 7-year study on fracking, making the statewide ban official. N.Y. Officially Bans Fracking With Release of Seven-Year Study | Bloomberg News Jun 4, … Continue reading New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Fracking Ban
On December 17, 2014, President Obama announced major changes in policy between the United States and Cuba. On January 22, 2015, the U.S. and Cuba held diplomatic talks for the first time in over 50 … Continue reading Obama Announces Major Policy Changes in United States and Cuba Relations