A British-Australian professor who spent 804 days in some of Iran’s most notorious jails was originally arrested for dating an Israeli, according to a report.Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert was released from … [Read more...] about Woman freed in Iran hostage swap originally arrested for dating Israeli: report
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NYC bar in COVID-19 hotspot refuses to shut down after state yanks liquor license
It’s an “open” rebellion.A Staten Island pub located in a coronavirus hot spot is stealing a page from Seattle’s anarchist cookbook, declaring itself an “autonomous zone,” free from the public-safety … [Read more...] about NYC bar in COVID-19 hotspot refuses to shut down after state yanks liquor license
Pa. Supreme Court dismisses Republican congressman’s bid to toss mail-in ballots, halt certification
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismissed a case Saturday night brought by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and a handful of other Republican voters who sought to overturn last year's law creating no-excuse … [Read more...] about Pa. Supreme Court dismisses Republican congressman’s bid to toss mail-in ballots, halt certification
Iranian diplomat, accused of Europe terror plot, skips first day of trial
An Iranian diplomat accused of being behind a foiled 2018 terror attack against an Iranian dissident group near Paris invoked diplomatic immunity as he skipped his first day of trial Friday.Assadollah … [Read more...] about Iranian diplomat, accused of Europe terror plot, skips first day of trial
Adriana Cohen: Give teachers priority for COVID-19 vaccinations so schools can reopen
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are expected to soon become available, governors nationwide must prioritize vaccinating teachers so America's schools can reopen without delay.We simply cannot allow … [Read more...] about Adriana Cohen: Give teachers priority for COVID-19 vaccinations so schools can reopen
Supreme Court sets deadline for NJ response to religious gathering restrictions
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has called for a response from New Jersey officials after a church and synagogue petitioned the court to intervene in their lawsuit, alleging the state unequally … [Read more...] about Supreme Court sets deadline for NJ response to religious gathering restrictions
Louisiana gov speaks out on SCOTUS declining to hear case of pastor who defied coronavirus orders
After the Supreme Court declined to hear the case of a Louisiana pastor facing criminal charges for defying coronavirus restrictions, the state's governor weighed in.Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a … [Read more...] about Louisiana gov speaks out on SCOTUS declining to hear case of pastor who defied coronavirus orders
Trump continues fight in Wis., Pa.: ‘We have found many illegal votes’
President Trump promised to challenge the Wisconsin vote count after the recount there, and said his campaign is disputing a number of votes larger than President-elect Joe Biden's winning margin. … [Read more...] about Trump continues fight in Wis., Pa.: ‘We have found many illegal votes’
2 hurt after rented red Ferrari wipes out on Chicago expressway
Chicago firefighters responded to a one-vehicle crash on Lake Shore Drive expressway involving an expensive red Ferrari that was a weekend rental.The vehicle was being driven by a 22-year-old man … [Read more...] about 2 hurt after rented red Ferrari wipes out on Chicago expressway
San Francisco enters ‘purple’ tier, imposes new coronavirus lockdown measures
San Francisco’s surge in coronavirus cases placed the city back in the state’s most restrictive “purple tier,” signaling new rules starting Monday, Mayor London Breed announced on Twitter Saturday. A … [Read more...] about San Francisco enters ‘purple’ tier, imposes new coronavirus lockdown measures
