Hole In The Ground In Arkansas Spouts Flames For 40 Minutes
Geologists do not yet know why flames roared 12 feet in the air. They think the hole was dug by an animal. They’ve ruled out methane or broken utility lines.
New Measure Corrects Spelling Of Verrazzano-Narrow’s Bridge
For more than 50 years, the name of the New York City bridge had been spelled Verrazano when it should have had an additional “z.” The bridge is named after Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano
How Police Investigate Sex Crimes
The FBI probe into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is not a criminal investigation into a claim of sexual assault. Experienced criminal investigators say their work differs from this probe.
Chicago Police Officer Charged With Murder Takes The Stand
Officer Jason Van Dyke took the stand in his own defense Tuesday. The white officer is on trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald, a black teenager. McDonald was shot 16 times.
4 White Supremacists Charged In Deadly 2017 Charlottesville Rally
Four Californian men were arrested Tuesday and charged with violating the federal riot act and conspiracy for their participation in the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va.
Kansas City, Mo., Mayoral Hopeful Withdraws From Race Citing PTSD
Democrat Jason Kander said the abrupt decision to leave the field of candidates was related to post-traumatic stress disorder linked to his time in Afghanistan as an Army intelligence officer.
Should A State Execute A Convicted Murderer So Impaired He Doesn’t Recall The Crime?
A horrible crime 33 years ago has led to a moral and constitutional dilemma because the perpetrator has developed severe dementia.
Southern Diet Blamed For High Rates Of Hypertension Among Blacks
Fried chicken, mac and cheese and sweet drinks: A study suggests Southern cuisine may be at the center of a tangled web of reasons why blacks in America are more prone to hypertension than whites.
4 California Men Charged With Rioting At Last Year’s Rally In Charlottesville, Va.
The men are said to be linked to a militant white supremacist street-fighting club based in Southern California. “They were essentially serial rioters,” said U.S. Attorney Thomas Cullen.
This Is Only A Test: Why Your Cellphone Will Buzz Wednesday Afternoon
Texts stating “Presidential Alert” will be sent to some 225 million U.S. cellphones at 2:18 p.m. ET.
Supreme Court Grapples With Difficult Death Penalty Question
The Supreme Court has ruled that a convicted killer has to have a “rational understanding” of why they’re being executed. But what of someone with dementia, who doesn’t remember even committing the crime?
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