The controversial KeystoneXL pipeline has spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons of crude oil into North Dakota this week. The pipeline was stopped by President Barack Obama but allowing it to proceed was among the first actions taken when President…
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US admits to killing child
The American military confirmed that a child was killed in a US air strike in Afghanistan, in a rare admission of responsibility for civilian harm. The US has, so far admitted to killing only six civilians in strikes in 2019.…
Tulsi Gabbard calls for release of Saudi 9/11 docs
Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard joined relatives of Sept. 11 victims on Tuesday in demanding that the federal government release the findings of its investigation into the Saudi government’s role in the Sept. 11 attacks. “We are 18 years removed…
White House should comply with House subpoenas
Only 66 percent of registered voters believe the White House should comply with House subpoenas demanding testimony and documents, according to a Suffolk University/USA TODAY nationwide poll of registered voters, while 26 percent disagreed, and 8 percent were undecided. Most…
Twitter bans political ads
Twitter said the platform is banning all political advertising from its service in reaction to growing concern about misinformation spread through social media. Twitter’s move strikes a sharp contrast with Facebook, which continues to defend running paid political ads, even…
Tulsi Gabbard surpasses Kamala Harris in new poll
A new poll shows Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard leading California Senator Kamala Harris nationwide, as the top tiers remain otherwise stable although most voters could still change their minds about the 20 candidates competing for the Democratic presidential nomination. Almost…
Lights on Afterschool Event Focuses on “Afterschool for All”
UNION COUNTY, NJ – Hundreds of children, parents, staff and community partners came together October 24, 2019 at a Lights On Afterschool event at The Gateway Family YMCA After School Care sites in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, NJ. Lights on Afterschool events…
Emerald Ash Borer is bugging NJ
Montclair plans to cut down 2,000 ash trees to help fight off the invasive Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis), whether the trees are infected or not. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) — a beetle from Asia — has caused the State Department…
Piscataway man convicted of pharmacy cash-skimming
The owner of several retail pharmacies, including a pharmacy in Piscataway, New Jersey, was convicted today on charges he conspired to defraud the IRS. Rao Desu, 52, of Warren, New Jersey, was convicted on all counts of the indictment against…
Trump Left Congress In Dark About al-Baghdadi Raid
President Trump admitted that the White House did not inform House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or other key Democrats in Congress about the raid that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and…