Massachusetts judge who helped illegal immigrant escape ICE arrest indicted, federal authorities say
"As public servants, all of the officers in the court make a promise — a promise to serve the people’s interest above all else. Medina-Perez's lawyer was also heard telling Joseph “ICE will pick him up if he walks out the front door. MacGregor then used his security access card to escort Medina-Perez out of the courthouse without being seen by the ICE agent, officials said. "I don't believe she should be hearing criminal cases until that federal case is resolved," Baker said about Joseph. The 38-year-old native of the Dominican Republic had been previously deported in January 2003 and June 2007, ICE said.
Source:Fox News
April 25, 2019 16:28 UTC
Private Libraries That Inspire
Forget the Dewey Decimal System: Entrepreneur and inventor Jay Walker’s 25,000 books, manuscripts, artifacts and objects are organized in his personal 3,600-square-foot library “randomly, by color and height,” he said. When he walks into his library, part of his Ridgefield, Conn., home, the room automatically “wakes up,” glowing with theatrical lighting, music and LED-lit glass panels lining various walkways. He finds items to peruse by a system of memory, chance, and inspiration, he said. The Walker Library of the History...
Source:Wall Street Journal
April 25, 2019 16:19 UTC
Donald Trump sent 3 tweets on the Mueller probe this morning. He got (at least) 6 facts wrong.
By my count -- with a big assist from CNN Russia expert Marshall Cohen -- Trump got six facts wrong in just three tweets. Now, did Trump tell McGahn to "fire" Mueller, or simply to get rid of him? And, according to the Mueller report, McGahn, Trump's own top lawyer, explained to Trump that Mueller wasn't "conflicted." The idea that Mueller found Trump had committed "no obstruction" is disputed by the text of the report itself. Trump is actively working to mold the Mueller report and its findings to fit his own narrative.
Source:CNN
April 25, 2019 16:18 UTC
Pregnant Amy Schumer Slams Lack Of Women's Health Funding In Instagram Post
LIFESTYLEPregnant Amy Schumer Slams Lack Of Women's Health Funding In Instagram PostYou can count on Amy Schumer to keep it real about her pregnancy. She's been extremely vocal about her hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes extreme nausea and vomiting. On Instagram, Schumer called out a lack of funding for women's health issues.
Source:Huffington Post
April 25, 2019 16:18 UTC
Woman accused of raping child, posting video on social media
A Tennessee woman is accused of raping a 4-year-old boy and posting videos of the sex act on social media. News outlets report Memphis police arrested 24-year-old Tamara Marion on Tuesday and charged her with child rape and sexual exploitation of a minor. A police affidavit says Marion is seen performing sex acts with the child in two videos shared on social media. The Memphis Police Department said it began investigating after officers received a complaint on April 22 about the videos. It wasn't immediately clear if Marion has an attorney.
Source:ABC News
April 25, 2019 16:18 UTC
Trump’s Offshore Oil-Drilling Plan Sidelined Indefinitely
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration’s proposal to vastly expand offshore oil and gas drilling has been sidelined indefinitely as the Interior Department grapples with a recent court decision that blocks Arctic drilling, according to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt. The ruling by a federal judge in Alaska last month may force Interior Department officials to wait until the case goes through potentially lengthy appeals before they can make a final decision on what offshore areas to open up for the oil and gas industry, Mr....
Source:Wall Street Journal
April 25, 2019 16:16 UTC
Japan's Abe talks trade with EU chiefs ahead of US visit
Japan and the European Union committed Thursday to fair and open trade and to respect rules-based international commerce in the face of what they see as increasing trade protectionism, particularly in the United States. At the talks in Brussels, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, EU Council President Donald Tusk and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker underlined their support for reforms at the World Trade Organization. "Restrictive measures are not in the interests of any country," said Abe, who was holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday. Trump has rolled back a number of trade agreements since he took office, and slapped tariffs on steel and aluminum from both Japan and the EU. "We welcome the fact that for the time being a no-deal Brexit is avoided," Abe said, and expressed hope that the Brexit process can proceed smoothly, with the EU and Britain "gathering their wisdom to overcome frustration."
Source:ABC News
April 25, 2019 16:14 UTC
A New Emperor Ascends in a Changing Japan
On May 1, for just the second time in more than 90 years, Japan will wake up to a new emperor. When Crown Prince Naruhito assumes the Chrysanthemum Throne, he will become, under Japan’s postwar constitution, a “symbol of the state.” The imperial sword, jewel and seals he receives will grant him only ceremonial powers. But Japan’s new constitutional monarch is also likely to be a quiet force in Japanese society. Naruhito’s grandfather, the wartime Emperor Hirohito, exercised real political and military authority until Japan’s...
Source:Wall Street Journal
April 25, 2019 16:13 UTC
Orange County homeless population jumps to nearly 7,000, survey shows
“We have a lot better accuracy in terms of the data,” she said. “When you get the opportunity to talk to the population directly, you’re talking to the homeless person about their issues, things they’re struggling with, what their barriers are, what their needs are.”
Source:Los Angeles Times
April 25, 2019 16:07 UTC
Top Chefs Bryan And Michael Voltaggio Dish On Food And Fashion At The New Conrad Washington D.C.
Conrad Hotels & ResortsFor the grand opening of Conrad Hotels and Resorts’ newest property in Washington D.C., the anticipation and excitement was palpable. Conrad Hotels & ResortsDuring the festive bash, guests were treated to performances by Shaed, and The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir. The multi-sensory experiences were further enhanced by culinary creations from Estuary, the hotel’s new restaurant helmed by James Beard award-winning Chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio. Conrad Hotels & ResortsWith sustenance and style lingering in the atmosphere, is it noted that food as well as fashion informed the design of the hotel. Chef Michael adds that, “for me, I like to think that combining forces (such as food and fashion) is done with the end goal of achieving inclusiveness for all.
Source:Forbes
April 25, 2019 16:07 UTC
Deal Hopes Dead, Deutsche Bank Urgently Needs Fresh Answers
Sometimes it’s hard to know whether to laugh or cry. Deutsche Bank investors will know this feeling after talks collapsed over a potential merger with domestic rival Commerzbank Thursday. No deal means no dilutive share issue from Deutsche: Good news and the stock initially leapt nearly 5%. But as the news sank in, the stock fell back and was 1% lower by late afternoon.
Source:Wall Street Journal
April 25, 2019 16:07 UTC
Canada’s Privacy Czar Slams Facebook, Says It Won’t Admit It Broke Law
"Facebook's refusal to act responsibly is deeply troubling given the vast amount of sensitive personal information users have entrusted to this company," Therrien said in a statement. "Their privacy framework was empty, and their vague terms were so elastic that they were not meaningful for privacy protection." The statement went on to say that "there's no evidence that Canadians' data was shared with Cambridge Analytica." The risk is high that Canadians' personal information will be disclosed to apps and used in ways the user may not know of or expect. The commissioners said they presented Facebook executives with recommendations that would bring the company in line with Canadian privacy law, but the company resisted.
Source:Huffington Post
April 25, 2019 16:01 UTC
Missing pregnant Chicago woman due to give birth this week months after she mysteriously vanished
But the Tuesday due date doctors predicted passed with no news, much like the previous seven months had since the day, Oct. 2, when the 27-year-old vanished. Postal Service letter carrier job on Oct. 2 -- but investigators spotted her on video that day leaving her apartment and wearing her uniform. A massive search ensued and, now nearly seven months later, her family is left holding on to hope that Coles -- and her baby – are still alive. We don’t miss a day,” Coles’ father, Joseph Coles, told the Chicago Sun-Times. BODY OF MISSING FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY FOUND IN SHALLOW GRAVE, PARENTS CHARGED WITH MURDERChicago police said two weeks after Coles went missing that they suspect possible foul play, but did not elaborate further.
Source:Fox News
April 25, 2019 15:56 UTC
Judge Nap on impeachment: ‘Congress can impeach anybody for the reasons set forth in the Constitution’
Trump tweeted Wednesday: “The Mueller Report, despite being written by Angry Democrats and Trump Haters, and with unlimited money behind it ($35,000,000), didn’t lay a glove on me. So we know historically obstruction of justice can be a basis for impeachment but the courts won't get involved.”DEM LEADERS REJECT IMMEDIATE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGSThe president’s tweet came as congressional Democrats debate whether to initiate impeachment proceedings against him. During a conference call on Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., along with her leadership team, was clear that there were no immediate plans to move forward with impeachment. Meanwhile, on Monday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., subpoenaed former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify publicly next month following last week's release of Mueller's Russia report. When they send you a subpoena you can’t ignore them, you have to do something with the supoena.
Source:Fox News
April 25, 2019 15:56 UTC
Daughter reads powerful letter to her mom's killer
Mariah Lucas reads the letter she wrote to Jason Clark, the man convicted of murdering her mother in 1993, and explains why she wanted to meet with him. See their face-to-face meeting on "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.
Source:CNN
April 25, 2019 15:45 UTC