Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Bomb Suspect, Was on Watch Lists The F.B.I. and the C.I.A. separately had Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the suspect who died last week, listed in government databases in 2011, though they cleared him of extremist links. More
'Underwear bomber' was working for the CIA A would-be "underwear bomber" involved in a plot to attack a US-based jet was in fact working as an undercover informer with Saudi intelligence and the CIA, it has emerged. The revelation is the latest twist in an increasingly bizarre story about the disruption of an apparent attempt by al-Qaida to strike at a high-profile American target using a sophisticated device hidden in the clothing of an attacker. More
Petraeus making first speech since leaving CIA Former CIA director David Petraeus is making his first public speech since resigning in November over an extramarital affair. The former four-star general is scheduled to speak Tuesday night at a University of Southern California event honoring the military. More
NC billboard reportedly calls out cheating spouse A billboard in Greensboro, N.C., claims to be from a scorned woman who apparently caught her husband with another woman, MyFox8.com reported. The red billboard has been slowing down traffic on Battleground Avenue and reads, "Michael, GPS Tracker – $250, Nikon Camera with zoom lens – $1600, Catching my lying husband and buying this billboard with our investment account, – Priceless. More
TV show host killed in apparent murder-suicide A tragic end for the host of "A Rifleman's Journal." Gregory G. Rodriguez, whose show aired on the Sportsman Channel, was shot to death at a Montana residence by the husband of the woman he was visiting, E! News confirmed Friday. More
Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) has been missing votes in Washington because she’s been living in a nursing home for dementia patients for the past six months, the Daily Mail reports.
The current longest-serving GOP representative had not been on record voting for or against anything since July.
Dallas Express: Where is Kay Granger?
“Lara Trump, President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law, said Saturday she is removing herself from consideration for Florida Republican Marco Rubio’s seat in the U. S. Senate,” Fox News reports.
Said Trump: “After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have decided to remove my name from consideration for the United States Senate.”
Last month, Missourians voted to add the right to abortion until viability into their state constitution—making their state one of ten to enshrine abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
But simply having the constitutional right to abortion does not alone change anything on the ground: The courts must enforce this right by affirming that anti-abortion laws violate states’ newly amended constitutions.
The Miami Hurricanes are losing at least six defensive linemen this offseason, but they took a step toward rebuilding that unit Saturday afternoon.
Louisiana Tech defensive tackle David Blay committed to Miami, sharing the news on his social media page. Additionally, the Hurricanes landed FAU kicker Carter Davis and Charlotte long snapper Adam Booker.
Miami has added five transfers, with Saturday’s trio joining wide receiver C.