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WikiLeaks Publishes More U.S. Documents
LONDON, (UPI) — WikiLeaks published 1.7 million U.S. intelligence and military documents as part a so-called Public Library of United States Diplomacy, its founder said. Julian Assange said the move is part of digitizing secret and once-secret documents from U.S. diplomatic history, the British newspaper The Independent reported Monday. The Independent said Assange has done […]
Man Arrested For Bringing Gun To Capitol
WASHINGTON, (UPI) — A Florida man was arrested in Washington, D.C., for allegedly carrying unregistered guns and ammunition on White House grounds, officials said. Capitol Police apprehended Ty Carroll Mitchum, 59, of Clearwater, Fla., at the White House’s West Front Sunday afternoon, Roll Call reported. Mitchum told police he had the weapons in his car […]
Background-Check Deal Said Getting Close
WASHINGTON, (UPI) — A bipartisan deal to expand gun-purchase background checks looks promising, U.S. Senate aides said, as the White House began a strong gun-control push Monday. The improving bipartisan prospects stem from a measure being developed by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Pat Toomey, R-Pa., the aides told The Washington Post. The measure calls […]
3rd Generation Al-Qaida Is ‘Deadliest Yet’
BEIRUT, Lebanon, (UPI) — Despite Western claims that al-Qaida’s on the ropes, counter-terrorism experts warn that jihadist forces remain as dangerous as ever as they gather strength across the Muslim world and exploit the Middle East’s political upheaval. Indeed, the so-called third generation of jihadists “may prove to be the most deadly al-Qaida yet,” observes […]
Majority In U.S. Back Citizenship Plan
WASHINGTON, (UPI) — Nearly 60 percent of Americans support illegal immigrants having a path to citizenship, a new poll released Wednesday indicated. The ABC News/Washington Post poll found 57 percent of those surveyed believed a process should be created that allows illegal immigrants to acquire citizenship, ABC News reported. Stricter border controls were supported by […]
5 Presidents To Be At Bush Library Opening
WASHINGTON, (UPI) — The five living U.S. presidents will be together for the first time in more than five years for the opening of George W. Bush’s presidential library. A spokesman for President Obama confirmed he and his wife, Michelle, plan to attend the ceremony April 25 at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Time magazine […]
Hillary Clinton Returns To The Spotlight
WASHINGTON, (UPI) — Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton returned to the spotlight at a Washington awards gala for an organization she helped create. Clinton, a former first lady and U.S. senator, was greeted by several dozen supporters of a Clinton presidential run when she arrived at the Kennedy Center for the Vital Voices […]
Video Shows Inmates Drinking And Drugging
NEW ORLEANS, (UPI) — A video showing inmates at a New Orleans jail drinking beer, shooting dice and injecting heroin has prompted the city’s mayor to call for federal assistance. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said he wants the federal government to oust Sheriff Marlin Gusman and take over the city jail, The (New Orleans) […]
NRA Unveils ‘School Shield Program’
WASHINGTON, (UPI) — The National School Shield Program, backed by the National Rifle Association and offering school safety recommendations, was released Tuesday. The 225-page report, compiled by former Republican congressman and former Drug Enforcement Agency head Asa Hutchinson, and its 20-page summary, were available on the NRA and National School Shield websites Tuesday afternoon. The […]
Loophole Could Limit Health Law Effects
WASHINGTON, (UPI) — A loophole in the federal healthcare law could allow health insurance companies to let customers renew existing coverage for another year, officials say. The provision could delay their rate increases in the short time, but undermine efforts to keep premiums affordable for everyone, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday. The loophole enables […]
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