Day: January 29, 2024

Pentagon identifies US soldiers killed in Iran-backed militia attack in Jordan

8:02 pm January 29, 2024

The Pentagon on Monday identified the names of three U.S. soldiers killed in an Iran-backed militia attack in Jordan over the weekend. Those killed were Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Ga.; Spc. Kennedy Landon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Ga.; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, of Savannah, Ga. The soldiers were assigned to […]

Connecticut school district’s vote to hold classes on Veterans Day, Columbus Day ignites controversy

8:00 pm January 29, 2024

A Stamford, Connecticut school board ignited a “calendar controversy” after voting to remove the Veterans Day and Columbus Day holidays, meaning students are expected to attend class on those dates for the next two years, local outlets reported. According to WABC, an ABC affiliate based in New York City, one board member cited the length […]

Justice Department announces new resources to combat violent crime in DC

7:11 pm January 29, 2024

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced Friday a surge of new resources to help combat violent crime in Washington, D.C., where crime rates have surged in recent years. DOJ officials said the rise in carjackings has been particularly concerning. The new resources include moving more prosecutors to investigate cases and a multi-component Gun Violence Analytic […]

Starbucks employee who intervened during store robbery sues after firing: ‘Human right’ to self-defense

7:00 pm January 29, 2024

A former Starbucks employee is taking legal action against the coffee chain for wrongful termination after he was fired following a robbery at the St. Louis store where he worked. Michael Harris, the former barista, took action during that robbery back in December. His attorney, Ryan Krupp, said his client acted in self-defense when the […]

Pelosi comments suggesting Gaza protesters are ‘connected to Russia’ are ‘delusional,’ CAIR says

6:54 pm January 29, 2024

An American Islamic group is slamming comments from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggesting that pro-Palestinian protesters at events with President Biden are “connected to Russia,” calling them “delusional” and “downright authoritarian.” The sharp criticism from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) comes after Pelosi made an appearance on CNN Sunday, when she also argued that […]