WASHINGTON | APNewsBreak: Roberts raps Trump for “Obama judge” comment
WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts is pushing back against President Donald Trump for his description of a judge who ruled against Trump’s migrant asylum policy as an “Obama judge.” It’s the first time the Republican-appointed leader of the federal judiciary has offered even a hint of criticism of Trump, who has previously blasted federal … Continue reading WASHINGTON | APNewsBreak: Roberts raps Trump for “Obama judge” comment
Business News: Northrop Grumman Secures Ground to Air Communication Requirements for Airports in Poland
MARKET DEEPING, U.K. – Nov. 21, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) U.K.-based air traffic communications subsidiary, Park Air Systems, has supplied and deployed its Sapphire Air Traffic Management (ATM) communication equipment to the Polish airport network run by the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA). Following the installation of ATM equipment at four … Continue reading Business News: Northrop Grumman Secures Ground to Air Communication Requirements for Airports in Poland
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida | Press dinner’s change from comedy keynote may draw Trump
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — President Donald Trump says he may attend next years’ annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner now that organizers have scrapped the usual format featuring a comedian. But he may not be thrilled with the replacement. The correspondents’ association announced this week that the featured speaker in 2019 will be Pulitzer Prize-winning … Continue reading WEST PALM BEACH, Florida | Press dinner’s change from comedy keynote may draw Trump
TOKYO | As Ghosn heads for Nissan exit, Renault merger hopes fade
TOKYO — The arrest of Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn could extinguish any remaining hopes for a merger with key shareholder Renault, which the Japanese company’s CEO has publicly opposed. Ghosn had this year said he was open to the idea of a merger between Nissan and Renault, where he is chief executive and which he … Continue reading TOKYO | As Ghosn heads for Nissan exit, Renault merger hopes fade
Louisiana News: BATON ROUGE DOCTOR, GRAY WESLEY BARROW PLEADS GUILTY TO CONSPIRING TO RECEIVE HEALTH CARE KICKBACK PAYMENTS
BATON ROUGE, LA – United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin announced today that GRAY WESLEY BARROW, age 58, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty for his role in a scheme to receive approximately $336,000 in illegal health care kickback payments. As a result of his conviction, BARROW faces a significant term of imprisonment, restitution and … Continue reading Louisiana News: BATON ROUGE DOCTOR, GRAY WESLEY BARROW PLEADS GUILTY TO CONSPIRING TO RECEIVE HEALTH CARE KICKBACK PAYMENTS
Louisiana News: Tennessee man, Dustin Ray Spears Sr. sentenced to more than 8 years for receiving child pornography from Louisiana minor
ALEXANDRIA, LA. – United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that a Tennessee man was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for receiving sexually explicit images from a Louisiana minor. Dustin Ray Spears Sr., 28, of Athens, Tennessee, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dee. D. Drell on one count of receiving child pornography. … Continue reading Louisiana News: Tennessee man, Dustin Ray Spears Sr. sentenced to more than 8 years for receiving child pornography from Louisiana minor
NEW DELHI | Isolated tribesmen kill American on remote Indian island
NEW DELHI — An American adventurer who kayaked to a remote Indian island populated by a tribe known for shooting at outsiders with bows and arrows has been killed, police said Wednesday. Dependera Pathak, director-general of police on India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, said seven fishermen have been arrested for helping the American reach North … Continue reading NEW DELHI | Isolated tribesmen kill American on remote Indian island
NEW YORK | Experimental plane flies silently, may lead to quiet drones
NEW YORK — A nearly silent, drone-sized aircraft has shown it can fly, thanks to a scientist who was inspired by watching “Star Trek” as a child. With neither propellers nor jets, the airplane gets its thrust by applying a strong electric field to the air. That general idea has been demonstrated at science fairs, … Continue reading NEW YORK | Experimental plane flies silently, may lead to quiet drones