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Nov 23, 2015: In a document entitled Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force (RTF) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) Task Force Recommendations Final Report, the task force put together by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration … Continue reading United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Announces Unmanned Aircraft Registration Requirement
Nov 18, 2015: Two explosions at a Peace Rally in Ankara, Turkey killed 95 people and injured 245. Explosions During Peace Rally in Ankara, Turkey’s Capital, Kill Scores | The New York Times Ankara explosions … Continue reading Explosions Kill 95 People and Injure 245 at Peace Rally in Ankara Turkey
June 9, 2016: California's End of Life Option Act went into effect today. The Life Legal Defense Foundation, the American Academy of Medical Ethics, and several physicians filed a lawsuit in Riverside County Superior Court … Continue reading State of California Passes Right-to-Die Legislation
Mandela: An Illustrated Autobiography, a book with almost 200 photographs and text adapted from Nelson Mandela's memoir entitled Long Walk to Freedom, is a book about the life and times of Nelson Mandela, who served … Continue reading Book Review | Mandela: An Illustrated Autobiography | Nelson Mandela
Oct 3, 2015: Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin reported that the Oregon state medical examiner has determined the cause of death for Chris Harper-Mercer was suicide. One additional handgun was found at Harper-Mercer's home, bringing … Continue reading Gunman Shoots and Kills Nine People at Umpqua Community College in Oregon
In March of 2014, songwriter and performer Sting gave a TED Talk (Technology, Entertainment and Design) entitled "Sting: How I started writing songs again | TED" where he talked about how his creativity went dormant … Continue reading Sting | How I Started Writing Songs Again
Apr 15, 2019: https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/15/business/winterkorn-volkswagen-diesel-fraud-charges/index.html Sep 10, 2018: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-volkswagen-trial-20180910-story.html# May 2, 2018: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/385909-arizona-settles-suit-with-volkswagen-for-40-million Dec 6, 2017: Oliver Schmidt was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay a $400,000 fine for his part in … Continue reading Volkswagen Automaker Accused of Cheating on Emissions by Environmental Protection Agency
Sep 22, 2015: By a vote of 54-42, the U.S. Senate blocked the 20-week abortion bill passed in May by the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats block 20-week abortion ban | The Hill May 13, … Continue reading United States House of Representatives Passes 20 Weeks Abortion Bill
Sep 1, 2015: Pope Francis announced that priests around the world will be authorized to forgive the "sin of abortion" when the church begins a "Year of Mercy" this December. Pope Francis says all priests … Continue reading Pope Francis Announces that Priests Will be Authorized to Forgive the Sin of Abortion
Aug 30, 2015: Adam Parker, the father of slain TV reporter Alison Parker has vowed to take action on gun control in the U.S. After TV slaying, reporter's dad finds voice on gun control | … Continue reading Reporter and Photographer for WDBJ7 in Roanoke Virginia Shot and Killed