Pope's bodyguard resigns over new financial leaks scandal
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s latest scandal claimed its first victim Monday as Pope Francis’ chief bodyguard resigned over the leak of a Vatican police flyer identifying five employees who were suspended as part of a financial investigation. The Vatican said its police chief, Domenico Giani, bore no responsibility for the leaked flyer but…
Trump Appears To Call For His Own Impeachment In Bizarre Tweet
President Donald Trump has tweeted many outrageous things over the years, but calling for his own impeachment hasn’t been one of them. Until Tuesday morning, that is. Trump sent out a tweet with a lot of remarks in all caps, where he was pointing out some economic numbers in a tone that suggested he didn’t feel very appreciated. But it…
Rudy Giuliani Gives Congress the Legalese Version of a Middle Finger
In two paragraphs sent to House investigators Tuesday, President Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani rebuffed a Congressional subpoena to testify in impeachment investigations and provide documents to three committees. “Please accept this response as formal notice that Mr. Giuliani will not participate because this appears to be an unconstitutional, baseless, and illegitimate ‘impeachment inquiry,’” Giuliani’s…
Woman gets 60 years in boyfriend's burning death
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A woman who poured gasoline on the couch where her sleeping boyfriend lay and then shut the door after seeing him jump up and yell “hot, hot” will spend 60 years in prison for first-degree murder. Saying it represents as horrific an offense as he’s ever dealt with, Anchorage Superior Court…
Woman burned sleeping boyfriend to death by dousing sofa in petrol then shutting door when he shouted 'hot, hot'
A woman who poured petrol on her boyfriend as he slept after his birthday party, set him on fire and closed the door as he burned to death will serve 60 years in prison. Michael Gonzales was sleeping in the early hours after celebrating turning 24 when partner Gina Virgilio, who was 25 at the…
Jeep Gladiator Gets Even More Rugged as a Military-Spec Vehicle
From Car and Driver AM General is known for turning the Humvee into the civilian Hummer, but now the company is teaming with Jeep to build a military-grade Jeep Gladiator. The Gladiator XMT (Extreme Military-Grade Truck) features massive off-road tires, two 4×4 systems, skid plates and tow hooks, and the doors and roof are removed.…
Booze run from behind bars: Inmates escape from Texas federal prison, return with whiskey
Four inmates from a Texas federal prison were caught after they escaped and returned with whiskey and cellphones, officials said. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said investigators began conducting surveillance behind the Federal Prison Complex in Beaumont, Texas, about 90 miles east of Houston, after receiving reports that inmates were leaving to bring back contraband. At…
STD rates in Hawaii are the highest in 30 years, and officials blame dating apps
Crystal Cox/Business Insider In Hawaii, instances of the sexually transmitted infections chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are the highest they’ve been in 30 years, according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Hawaii health officials said the prevalence of dating apps are to blame for the increased STI rates because they encourage people to have more sexual partners…
Pence, Giuliani will not cooperate in U.S. House impeachment inquiry
By David Morgan and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani said on Tuesday they will not cooperate with a U.S. House of Representatives impeachment inquiry, prompting a leading Democrat to say that would strengthen the case against the president. The Pentagon also said…
The key figures in the impeachment inquiry, and what they are saying to investigators
Most members of Congress returned on Tuesday from a two-week recess, during which the investigation continued into President Trump’s efforts to secure a Ukrainian investigation into one of his chief political rivals, former Vice President Joe Biden. House Democrats will meet on Capitol Hill to discuss the numerous revelations that the impeachment inquiry has turned…