3.5-magnitude earthquake shakes West TN
According to United States Geological Survey, a 3.47-magnitude earthquake happened near Covington, Tennessee. Initially, USGS reported the earthquake as a 3.4, but then rounded that number up to 3.5. WMC Action News 5 viewers reported feeling the earthquake all over western Tennessee and in parts of eastern Arkansas.
According to United States Geological Survey, a 3.47-magnitude earthquake happened near Covington, Tennessee. Initially, USGS reported the earthquake as a 3.4, but then rounded that number up to 3.5. WMC Action News 5 viewers reported feeling the earthquake all over western Tennessee and in parts of eastern Arkansas.
Economist survey says outlook dim for US economy, wages and hiring
Growth would pick up in six months, or in a year. That was then. The latest Associated Press survey of leading economists shows that most now foresee a weaker expansion than they had earlier. A majority of the nearly three dozen who responded to the survey predict tepid economic growth, weak pay gains and modest hiring for the next two years at least.
Growth would pick up in six months, or in a year. That was then. The latest Associated Press survey of leading economists shows that most now foresee a weaker expansion than they had earlier. A majority of the nearly three dozen who responded to the survey predict tepid economic growth, weak pay gains and modest hiring for the next two years at least.
Liberal Lunacy: People Who Steal from Wal-Mart Should not be Arrested
You never know what is going to come out of the mouth of a liberal college administrator. Just when you think you've heard it all, some left-wing nut says something even stranger. The latest example comes in the form of a panel discussion in which one participant said that "police should stop prosecuting individuals who shoplift from Wal-Mart and Target."
You never know what is going to come out of the mouth of a liberal college administrator. Just when you think you've heard it all, some left-wing nut says something even stranger. The latest example comes in the form of a panel discussion in which one participant said that "police should stop prosecuting individuals who shoplift from Wal-Mart and Target."
Tracking Tropical Storm Erika
Tropical Storm Erika is the newest storm to form in the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane season, and now that Danny has dissipated, it's the only storm we're tracking for a potential threat to the US.
Tropical Storm Erika is the newest storm to form in the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane season, and now that Danny has dissipated, it's the only storm we're tracking for a potential threat to the US.
Typhoon Goni Cuts Path Through Japan’s Kyushu; Injuries Reported
Goni, which had been the strength of a category 3 hurricane, came ashore in Kumamoto prefecture about 6 a.m. The storm cut a path through Kyushu and re-entered the sea near Shimonoseki, where 280,000 people in surrounding Yamaguchi prefecture were advised to evacuate due to concern over landslides, public broadcaster NHK said.
Goni, which had been the strength of a category 3 hurricane, came ashore in Kumamoto prefecture about 6 a.m. The storm cut a path through Kyushu and re-entered the sea near Shimonoseki, where 280,000 people in surrounding Yamaguchi prefecture were advised to evacuate due to concern over landslides, public broadcaster NHK said.
STILL WAITING FOR CMEs
A pair of CMEs expected to reach Earth on Aug. 24th did not arrive on time. This means they are slower and less potent than previously thought.
A pair of CMEs expected to reach Earth on Aug. 24th did not arrive on time. This means they are slower and less potent than previously thought.
What’s Missing from Codex Sinaiticus, the Oldest New Testament?
The text of Codex Sinaiticus differs in numerous instances from that of the authorized version of the Bible in use during Tischendorf’s time. For example, the resurrection narrative at the end of Mark (16:9–20) is absent from the Codex Sinaiticus. So is the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer: “For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen”
The text of Codex Sinaiticus differs in numerous instances from that of the authorized version of the Bible in use during Tischendorf’s time. For example, the resurrection narrative at the end of Mark (16:9–20) is absent from the Codex Sinaiticus. So is the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer: “For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen”
No Arab Women and Children Hecklers Allowed on Temple Mount
Arab women and children who have spent more than a week harassing Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount were barred from entering the site this morning (Tuesday, August 25) by security forces.
Arab women and children who have spent more than a week harassing Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount were barred from entering the site this morning (Tuesday, August 25) by security forces.
California sinking faster than thought, aquifers could permanently shrink
Some areas of the Golden State are sinking more than 2 inches per month, the imagery reveals. Though the sinking, called subsidence, has long been a problem in California, the rate is accelerating because the state's extreme drought is fueling voracious groundwater pumping. "Because of increased pumping, groundwater levels are reaching record lows — up to 100 feet (30 meters) lower than previous records
Some areas of the Golden State are sinking more than 2 inches per month, the imagery reveals. Though the sinking, called subsidence, has long been a problem in California, the rate is accelerating because the state's extreme drought is fueling voracious groundwater pumping. "Because of increased pumping, groundwater levels are reaching record lows — up to 100 feet (30 meters) lower than previous records
Rivlin: Israel has 'right' to settle in West Bank
President Reuven Rivlin said during talks with settler leaders on Monday that Israel had a "right" to build settlements in the West Bank, his office said in a statement.
President Reuven Rivlin said during talks with settler leaders on Monday that Israel had a "right" to build settlements in the West Bank, his office said in a statement.
Global stocks, oil, dollar extend gains after China cuts rates
Shares, oil and core bond yields extended gains in midsession European trade on Tuesday as a tentative market rebound picked up pace after China cut interest rates and banks' reserve requirements to kick-start its wavering economy.
Shares, oil and core bond yields extended gains in midsession European trade on Tuesday as a tentative market rebound picked up pace after China cut interest rates and banks' reserve requirements to kick-start its wavering economy.
We have reason to believe the unthinkable is happening to China's president
The one thing the West has taken for granted in China is that the Chinese Communist Party is unified behind its leadership. But now, under the pressure of an economic slowdown and a stock market in free fall, we are likely seeing the CCP fracture in a way we've never seen before. It seems some factions within the party are turning away from President Xi Jinping behind closed doors and at high-level retreats. This is what we know.
The one thing the West has taken for granted in China is that the Chinese Communist Party is unified behind its leadership. But now, under the pressure of an economic slowdown and a stock market in free fall, we are likely seeing the CCP fracture in a way we've never seen before. It seems some factions within the party are turning away from President Xi Jinping behind closed doors and at high-level retreats. This is what we know.
Russia 'sends more troops to eastern Ukraine' as leaders get together for crisis summit
Fears of a return to all out warfare continue to mount in Ukraine after Petro Poroshenko, the Ukrainian president, accused Russia of sending fresh troops and equipment into the eastern part of the country. The comments come ahead of a summit on the crisis between Mr Poroshenko, Angela Merkel, and Francois Hollande in Berlin, where the three leaders are expected to discuss how to keep a peace agreement...from falling apart.
Fears of a return to all out warfare continue to mount in Ukraine after Petro Poroshenko, the Ukrainian president, accused Russia of sending fresh troops and equipment into the eastern part of the country. The comments come ahead of a summit on the crisis between Mr Poroshenko, Angela Merkel, and Francois Hollande in Berlin, where the three leaders are expected to discuss how to keep a peace agreement...from falling apart.
800 potential Isil terrorists back in Europe 'prepared to do anything'
Around 800 potential terrorists "prepared to do anything" have returned to Europe after fighting or training with Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil)... Those returning are believed to have been trained in terrorist camps in Syria and Iraq, Spanish anti-terrorism forces told their European colleagues following the attack on the Amsterdam-Paris train on Friday by Ayoub El-Khazzani.
Around 800 potential terrorists "prepared to do anything" have returned to Europe after fighting or training with Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil)... Those returning are believed to have been trained in terrorist camps in Syria and Iraq, Spanish anti-terrorism forces told their European colleagues following the attack on the Amsterdam-Paris train on Friday by Ayoub El-Khazzani.
Child Of Islamic State Fighter Beheads Stuffed Animals in Training
Islamic State (IS) supporters online have been exchanging a new video that depicts the small child of an alleged jihadi fighter beheading a stuffed animal... The video is being hailed by IS’s online supporters as proof that the next generation of jihadis are being trained to continue the terrorist group’s violent march across Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries.
‘Flakka,’ the new killer drug, is spreading across the country
Known
on the street as “flakka,” the synthetic concoction is hitting hard in
Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and other parts of the country. It’s
causing a rash of emergency room visits and overdose deaths.
In one highly publicized Florida case, a man reportedly high on flakka
gnawed on and disfigured another man’s face before he was shot to death
by police. Islamic State (IS) supporters online have been exchanging a new video that depicts the small child of an alleged jihadi fighter beheading a stuffed animal... The video is being hailed by IS’s online supporters as proof that the next generation of jihadis are being trained to continue the terrorist group’s violent march across Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries.
‘Flakka,’ the new killer drug, is spreading across the country
Duke students boycott 'pornographic' reading assignment
A group of students at Duke University have refused to read a book assigned to all new students, saying the graphic novel's depictions of sexuality "compromised" their religious beliefs. Fun Home was selected as "shared experience" reading for the Class of 2019 at the North Carolina university. The novel is an autobiography of Alison Bechdel, a lesbian, whose father was a closeted gay man.
A group of students at Duke University have refused to read a book assigned to all new students, saying the graphic novel's depictions of sexuality "compromised" their religious beliefs. Fun Home was selected as "shared experience" reading for the Class of 2019 at the North Carolina university. The novel is an autobiography of Alison Bechdel, a lesbian, whose father was a closeted gay man.
Carbon credits undercut climate change actions says report
The vast majority of carbon credits generated by Russia and Ukraine did not represent cuts in emissions, according to a new study. The authors say that offsets created under a UN scheme "significantly undermined" efforts to tackle climate change. The credits may have increased emissions by 600 million tonnes.
The vast majority of carbon credits generated by Russia and Ukraine did not represent cuts in emissions, according to a new study. The authors say that offsets created under a UN scheme "significantly undermined" efforts to tackle climate change. The credits may have increased emissions by 600 million tonnes.
Spain and Morocco make 'Islamic State' arrests
Spain and Morocco have arrested 14 people in a joint operation targeting suspected recruiters for the so-called Islamic State (IS) group. The arrests were made in suburbs of Madrid and in various Moroccan cities. Those arrested are suspected of involvement in a network to send fighters to areas of Syria and Iraq under IS control.
Spain and Morocco have arrested 14 people in a joint operation targeting suspected recruiters for the so-called Islamic State (IS) group. The arrests were made in suburbs of Madrid and in various Moroccan cities. Those arrested are suspected of involvement in a network to send fighters to areas of Syria and Iraq under IS control.
Zahar: Hamas not near a truce with Israel, should focus on taking over the West Bank
Hamas is currently focusing its energy's on taking power in the West Bank, a senior official in the organization said Monday. Mahmoud Zahar told Hamas's Al Aksa TV that the organization should build on its successes in legislative and municipal elections in the West Bank and move to consolidate its power.
Hamas is currently focusing its energy's on taking power in the West Bank, a senior official in the organization said Monday. Mahmoud Zahar told Hamas's Al Aksa TV that the organization should build on its successes in legislative and municipal elections in the West Bank and move to consolidate its power.
North, South Korea reach agreement to ease tensions
North and South Korea reached agreement early on Tuesday to end a standoff involving an exchange of artillery fire that had pushed the divided peninsula into a state of heightened military tension.
North and South Korea reached agreement early on Tuesday to end a standoff involving an exchange of artillery fire that had pushed the divided peninsula into a state of heightened military tension.
Ukraine faces risky year fighting to escape Russian orbit: Poroshenko
President Petro Poroshenko said on Monday Ukraine was facing a precarious year struggling to fend off what he called Russian strategies to undermine Kiev's drive for closer relations with Europe.
President Petro Poroshenko said on Monday Ukraine was facing a precarious year struggling to fend off what he called Russian strategies to undermine Kiev's drive for closer relations with Europe.
Asian shares bounce off three-year lows while China's suffering goes on
Volatile global markets showed signs of a respite from the recent blood-letting on Tuesday, as bargain hunters helped Asian stocks off three-year lows hit on fears that China's economy was risking a hard landing, with Chinese shares losing another 5 percent.
Volatile global markets showed signs of a respite from the recent blood-letting on Tuesday, as bargain hunters helped Asian stocks off three-year lows hit on fears that China's economy was risking a hard landing, with Chinese shares losing another 5 percent.
Ring of Fire
The West is burning in more ways than one.Stationed in eastern Oregon, we are circled by wildfires to the point that the few access roads teeter on the edge of closure, smoke haze hangs low in the sky and floating ash stings eyes and hampers breath.
The West is burning in more ways than one.Stationed in eastern Oregon, we are circled by wildfires to the point that the few access roads teeter on the edge of closure, smoke haze hangs low in the sky and floating ash stings eyes and hampers breath.
Iran: from “roll-back” to “roll-on”
1. “Why does Iran – which has the world’s 4th largest proven oil reserves and the world’s 2nd largest proven natural gas reserves – need nuclear power for domestic energy?.... if Iran is to acquire a nuclear bomb, it will not have my name on it….
1. “Why does Iran – which has the world’s 4th largest proven oil reserves and the world’s 2nd largest proven natural gas reserves – need nuclear power for domestic energy?.... if Iran is to acquire a nuclear bomb, it will not have my name on it….
Denver City Council halts Chick-fil-A’s airport operation because its owners believe the Bible
Forcing you to bake a gay wedding cake is just the start. The gay marriage fascists are pretty resourceful when it comes to using the power of government to enforce their orthodoxy. And by the way, this is one of the less-discussed problems with the perpetual expansion of government into everything.
Forcing you to bake a gay wedding cake is just the start. The gay marriage fascists are pretty resourceful when it comes to using the power of government to enforce their orthodoxy. And by the way, this is one of the less-discussed problems with the perpetual expansion of government into everything.