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Last updated on November 30, 2015Nov 23, 2015: In a document entitled Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force (RTF) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) Task Force Recommendations Final Report, the task force put together by … Continue reading United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Announces Unmanned Aircraft Registration Requirement
Nov 18, 2015: Two explosions at a Peace Rally in Ankara, Turkey killed 95 people and injured 245. Explosions During Peace Rally in Ankara, Turkey's Capital, Kill Scores | The New York Times Ankara explosions … Continue reading Explosions Kill 95 People and Injure 245 at Peace Rally in Ankara Turkey
Last updated on June 12, 2016June 9, 2016: California's End of Life Option Act went into effect today. The Life Legal Defense Foundation, the American Academy of Medical Ethics, and several physicians filed a lawsuit … Continue reading State of California Passes Right-to-Die Legislation
Last updated on October 8, 2015Mandela: An Illustrated Autobiography, a book with almost 200 photographs and text adapted from Nelson Mandela's memoir entitled Long Walk to Freedom, is a book about the life and times … Continue reading Book Review | Mandela: An Illustrated Autobiography | Nelson Mandela
Last updated on October 11, 2015Oct 3, 2015: Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin reported that the Oregon state medical examiner has determined the cause of death for Chris Harper-Mercer was suicide. One additional handgun was … Continue reading Gunman Shoots and Kills Nine People at Umpqua Community College in Oregon
Last updated on September 30, 2015In March of 2014, songwriter and performer Sting gave a TED Talk (Technology, Entertainment and Design) entitled "Sting: How I started writing songs again | TED" where he talked about … Continue reading Sting | How I Started Writing Songs Again
Last updated on April 16, 2019Apr 15, 2019: https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/15/business/winterkorn-volkswagen-diesel-fraud-charges/index.html Sep 10, 2018: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-volkswagen-trial-20180910-story.html# May 2, 2018: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/385909-arizona-settles-suit-with-volkswagen-for-40-million Dec 6, 2017: Oliver Schmidt was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay a $400,000 … Continue reading Volkswagen Automaker Accused of Cheating on Emissions by Environmental Protection Agency
Sep 22, 2015: By a vote of 54-42, the U.S. Senate blocked the 20-week abortion bill passed in May by the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats block 20-week abortion ban | The Hill May 13, … Continue reading United States House of Representatives Passes 20 Weeks Abortion Bill
Sep 1, 2015: Pope Francis announced that priests around the world will be authorized to forgive the "sin of abortion" when the church begins a "Year of Mercy" this December. Pope Francis says all priests … Continue reading Pope Francis Announces that Priests Will be Authorized to Forgive the Sin of Abortion
Last updated on September 3, 2015Aug 30, 2015: Adam Parker, the father of slain TV reporter Alison Parker has vowed to take action on gun control in the U.S. After TV slaying, reporter's dad finds … Continue reading Reporter and Photographer for WDBJ7 in Roanoke Virginia Shot and Killed