Russian forces may be making some progress in their thrusts into the eastern areas of Ukraine. On Saturday, the Russian defense ministry claimed that troops had captured Lyman. If so, it would […]
East Ukraine is battleground
21 killed in school shooting
The death toll in today’s shooting at an elementary school in Texas has climbed to 21 people, 18 of them children. According to The Associated Press, the gunman –who was fatally shot […]
15 people are dead in shooting at Texas elementary school
Fifteen victims – 14 of them children — in a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas are dead. The gunman is also dead, killed by police. According to The Associated […]
U.S. to sue Texas over districts
The struggle over how legislative districts are drawn and who draws them is headed to the courtroom. According to USA Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday it would sue […]
Abortion law draws skepticism
A controversial Texas law that severely restricts abortions seems likely to face a strong challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court after two conservative justices expressed doubts about the constitutionality of the law. […]
GTT for the greener pastures?
“Bloom where you’re planted” – Anonymous. About 200 years ago, people wanting to start a new life sometimes used the acronym GTT, which stood for “Gone to Texas.” At first it was […]
How to pay for Biden plan
President Joe Biden is visiting the West Coast, pointing to the wave of brush fires burning across Pacific states as proof of the need for spending $3.5 trillion to rebuild infrastructure and […]
Ida’s aftermath lashes the Northeast; at least 46 are dead
The unexpected violent aftermath of Hurricane Ida slammed into the Northeast on Thursday, claiming at least 46 lives with its record-breaking downpour. According to the Associated Press, Ida – downgraded from a […]
Biden defends Afghan pullout
President Joe Biden defended the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan on Tuesday, calling it “an extraordinary success.” United Press International reported that Biden said, “Last night in Kabul, the United States […]
Haiti is struck by earthquake
UPDATE: The death toll in the earthquake in Haiti is now set at least 304, with 1,800 injured, according to the AP. Updated at 6 p.m. –––––––––––––––––––––– The impoverished island nation of […]
