Authorities arrested a 25-year-old man in California for a “swatting” prank emergency call that led to the death of an innocent 28-year-old Kansas man who was shot by police responders on Thursday evening as he stood on his front doorstep.
Donald Trump Heats Up Feud With Iran By Praising Anti-Government Protests
The Iranian government denounced President Donald Trump on Saturday after he escalated his support for the anti-government protesters who have been holding demonstrations in the country for three days.
New report shows Australian allies alerted US of Papadopoulos
A new report by the New York Times shows that the Russia inquiry began after Australian allies alerted U.S. officials about George Papadopoulos’ knowledge of Russian information against Hillary Clinton.
Social media companies ignoring pleas over extremism could face tax hikes
Internet companies could simply move their money abroad if the Government introduces a potential terror tax to crackdown on the spread of extremist material online, critics fear. Keith Simpson, a senior Tory MP and member of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament, said taxing companies if they fail to cooperate with efforts to fight terrorism was an “attention grabber headline” but would be difficult to enforce. Ben Wallace, the Security Minister, said “patience is running out fast” with web companies. He accused them of putting profit before public safety and that “if they continue to be less than co-operative,… Read More
China Shuts Down Domestic Ivory Trade In Effort To Fight Poaching
WASHINGTON — China, one of the world’s largest markets for elephant ivory, will close out 2017 by shutting down its domestic ivory trade in an effort to curb poaching and ensure a future for the imperiled species.
Andy Murray unsure if he'll ever get back to his best – but he doesn't care
Andy Murray has missed tennis so much during his six-month absence with a hip injury that he admits he would be happy just to be competing again, even if he has to settle for nothing better than “top 30” tennis.
Freshman Jordan Tucker transferring from No. 4 Duke
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke says freshman small forward Jordan Tucker will transfer.
Texas State blows lead, edges Coastal Carolina 53-48
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Nijal Pearson scored 15 points, Tyler Blount had 14 and Texas State defeated Coastal Carolina 53-48 on Sunday.
N. Colorado withstands Idaho flurry for 81-77 win
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Andre Spight tied a career-high with 28 points with six 3-pointers and Jordan Davis scored 23 and Northern Colorado beat Idaho 81-77 on Sunday.
Sikes scores 27, S Alabama edges Ga Southern 69-67
Rodrick Sikes scored 27 points and South Alabama scored the last three points to edge Georgia Southern 69-67 on Sunday. The Eagles (10-4, 1-1 Sun Belt) took the lead on a Quan Jackson layup with 47 seconds left after a South Alabama (8-6, 2-0) turnover. Georgia Southern called a timeout but Jackson