NXIVM’s founder Keith Raniere was convicted on Wednesday on all seven counts against him, for creating what prosecutors described as a sex cult in which female members were branded with his initials and kept in line through blackmail. Raniere, 58, was convicted after a six-week trial of charges including racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy,…
U.S. demise charges from suicides, alcohol and drug overdoses attain all-time excessive
Premature deaths from suicide, alcohol and drug overdose have reached an all-time high, and U.S. states are losing ground on key measures related to life expectancy, according to a report by the Commonwealth Fund, a healthcare advocacy group. The report offers a state “scorecard” based on 47 different metrics, including death rates, healthcare access, quality…
Saudi management accountable for Khashoggi kill, UN sage says
The killing of Jamal Khashoggi was a crime perpetrated at the highest levels of the Saudi Arabian power structure and requires further investigation of ranking Saudi officials, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to a new report published by a special U.N. investigator. Interested in Jamal Khashoggi? Add Jamal Khashoggi as an interest…
Biden’s feedback on ‘civility’ in working with segregationist Democrats blueprint backlash
Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming under fire for comments he made about finding consensus as he worked as a senator alongside Southern Democrats with opposing views including those who supported segregation. Interested in Joe Biden? Add Joe Biden as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Joe Biden news, video,…
Fed leaves its key price unchanged but hints of future cuts
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday but signaled that it’s prepared to start cutting rates if needed to protect the U.S. economy from trade conflicts and other threats. The Fed kept its benchmark rate — which influences many consumer and business loans — in a range of 2.25% to 2.5%, where…
2 correct wins for Sandy Hook fogeys in battles in opposition to conspiracy theorists
The deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 rocked the country and devastated parents both in the small Connecticut community where it happened and across the country. Interested in Sandy Hook? Add Sandy Hook as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Sandy Hook news, video, and analysis from ABC…
Here is how smugglers snuck 16.5 a total bunch cocaine onto cargo ship
It wasn’t until after a swarm of agents from the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and three separate police agencies had boarded the MSC Gayane and swabbed the second mate’s arms and hands and the test came back positive for traces of cocaine that he started talking, according to a criminal…
Feds arrest Syrian refugee accused of plotting terrorist assault on Pittsburgh church
The Department of Justice announced the arrest of a Syrian refugee on Wednesday in connection with an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack on a Christian church in Pittsburgh. Mustafa Mousab Alowemer, 21, was accused by federal prosecutors in court documents filed on Wednesday of planning to attack a church on the north side of Pittsburgh, the…
Screeners procure 6 smoke grenades in airline passenger’s earn
Transportation Security Administration screeners at Newark Liberty International Airport discovered six smoke grenades in a passenger’s carry-on bag as he attempted to board a flight to the Dominican Republic. Interested in Airlines? Add Airlines as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Airlines news, video, and analysis from ABC News. The TSA…
Off-accountability officer shot needless whereas looking out to reside armed robbery
A manhunt is underway after an off-duty Wisconsin police officer was fatally shot while trying to stop an armed robbery at a bar, authorities said. Officer John Hetland, a 24-year veteran of the Racine Police Department, had worked the day-shift on Monday, Chief Arthel Howell said. Racine Police Dept. Racine police officer John Hetland was…