guvendemir/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Family housing for service members in Wisconsin and South Korea, schools on military bases in Germany, and upgrades to Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Air Force bases in Alaska could be on the chopping block with President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration to use billions in military construction money to build a …
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Feb 15
5 victims, shooter dead; 5 police officers injured in Aurora active shooter situation
Chalabala/iStock(CHICAGO) — Five victims were killed and at least five police officers were injured by gunfire in Aurora, Illinois when a gunman opened fire in an industrial warehouse, according to authorities. The gunman, identified as Gary Martin, 45, was killed by responding police officers, according to Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman. The shooting unfolded in …
Feb 15
Florida man receives $980,000 tax refund after reporting $18,497 in wages
Piotrekswat/iStock(WASHINGTON) — A Florida man who reported $18,497 in wages is in trouble after he received a $980,000 tax refund based on a false tax return that he filed, according to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Tampa, Florida. The complaint, which was filed Jan. 18, said the tax refund came after …
Feb 15
4 police officers injured in Aurora active shooter situation now recovering
Chalabala/iStock(CHICAGO) — A suspect has been apprehended after an active shooting in Aurora, Illinois, city officials said. The city of Aurora, located about 40 miles east of Chicago, announced on its Twitter account that that alleged shooter had been caught. “THE SHOOTER HAS BEEN APPREHENDED!” the tweet read. EMERGENCY UPDATE | 3 p.m. THE SHOOTER …
Feb 15
Texts between right-wing protester and Portland police prompt investigation
Karen Ducey/Getty Images(PORTLAND) — An investigation is underway into text messages that a police lieutenant exchanged with the leader of a right-wing group amid violent protests in Portland, Oregon. Portions of the text messages, obtained by local newspaper The Willamette Week, show conversations between Portland Police Lt. Jeff Niiya and Joey Gibson, the leader of …
Feb 15
Border agent unlawfully detained 2 women for speaking Spanish, ACLU says in lawsuit
Joe Raedle/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A border patrol officer has been accused of unlawfully stopping two women for speaking Spanish at a Montana convenience store, according to a law filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. Video of the incident, which occurred in May, went viral at the time. “Ma’am the reason I asked you for …
Feb 15
Chinese-born scientist accused of stealing trade secrets from Coca-Cola
Anson_iStock/iStock(NEW YORK) — Shannon You, a Chinese-born scientist, has been accused by the Department of Justice of stealing almost $120 million worth of trade secrets last year from The Coca-Cola Company. A grand jury in the Eastern District of Tennessee on Tuesday charged Yoo with stealing bisphenoal-A-free (BPA) cans and chemical secrets from the beverage …
Feb 15
Suspect apprehended after active shooter incident in Aurora, Illinois
Chalabala/iStock(CHICAGO) — A suspect has been apprehended after an active shooting in Aurora, Illinois, city officials said. The city of Aurora, located about 40 miles east of Chicago, announced on its Twitter account that that alleged shooter had been caught. “THE SHOOTER HAS BEEN APPREHENDED!” the tweet read. EMERGENCY UPDATE | 3 p.m. THE …
Feb 15
FBI, ATF responding to active shooter situation reported in Illinois
Chalabala/iStock(CHICAGO) — Police in Illinois are responding to calls of an ongoing active shooter situation in Aurora. The city of Aurora is located about 40 miles east of Chicago. “We have an ongoing active shooter incident at 641 Archer Av. This is an ongoing active scene. We will provide more information once confirmed,” the Aurora …
Feb 15
2 potential suspects under arrest after attack on ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett: Police2 potential suspects under arrest after attack on ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett: Police
ABC News (CHICAGO) — Two potential suspects in the alleged racial attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett have been arrested, Chicago police said Friday. Police clarified that the two men were placed under arrest Wednesday night after police met them at the airport. They have not yet been charged yet, police said. “Police can detain …