Chicago sees 74 heroin overdoses in 72 hours
Chicago saw 74 heroin overdoses in 72 hours and police are investigating whether the opioid drug was laced with fentanyl, a painkiller blamed for a 2006 overdose epidemic in the Windy City. Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, the number of heroin overdoses more than doubled over the same period in 2014. Some users collapsed immediately after injecting themselves. Some arrived at Chicago's Mount Sinai Hospital with needles still stuck in their arms.
Chicago saw 74 heroin overdoses in 72 hours and police are investigating whether the opioid drug was laced with fentanyl, a painkiller blamed for a 2006 overdose epidemic in the Windy City. Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, the number of heroin overdoses more than doubled over the same period in 2014. Some users collapsed immediately after injecting themselves. Some arrived at Chicago's Mount Sinai Hospital with needles still stuck in their arms.
BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy Quits Race for Speaker
Having failed to secure the votes of the 40 members of the House Freedom Caucus, Congressman Kevin McCarthy has bailed on running for Speaker of the House.Just yesterday, McCarthy picked up the endorsement of former Vice President Dick Cheney and this morning was beginning to circulate a memo with campaign promises for what he’d do as Speaker. But the promises were empty and conservatives were unconvinced.
Having failed to secure the votes of the 40 members of the House Freedom Caucus, Congressman Kevin McCarthy has bailed on running for Speaker of the House.Just yesterday, McCarthy picked up the endorsement of former Vice President Dick Cheney and this morning was beginning to circulate a memo with campaign promises for what he’d do as Speaker. But the promises were empty and conservatives were unconvinced.
Israel to provide Russia with intel on Syrian opposition
A delegation of senior Russian army officials led by First Deputy Chief of General Staff General Nikolai Bogdanovsky already arrived in Israel Tuesday. The visit follows the meeting between Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow three weeks ago.
A delegation of senior Russian army officials led by First Deputy Chief of General Staff General Nikolai Bogdanovsky already arrived in Israel Tuesday. The visit follows the meeting between Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow three weeks ago.
Nato chief says prepared to send troops to defend Turkey
Nato says it is prepared to send troops to Turkey to defend its ally after violations of Turkish airspace by Russian jets, as Michael Fallon scolds Moscow for escalating Syria's civil war.
Nato says it is prepared to send troops to Turkey to defend its ally after violations of Turkish airspace by Russian jets, as Michael Fallon scolds Moscow for escalating Syria's civil war.
HERE COMES CHINA: Beijing Sending Troops To Join Russian War In Syria
Igor Morozov, member of the Russian Federation Committee on International Affairs claimed about the beginning of the military operation by China against the IS terrorists. “It is known, that China has joined our military operation in Syria, the Chinese cruiser has already entered the Mediterranean, aircraft carrier follows it,” Morozov said. According to him, Iran may soon join the operation carried out by Russia against the IS terrorists, via Hezbollah.
Igor Morozov, member of the Russian Federation Committee on International Affairs claimed about the beginning of the military operation by China against the IS terrorists. “It is known, that China has joined our military operation in Syria, the Chinese cruiser has already entered the Mediterranean, aircraft carrier follows it,” Morozov said. According to him, Iran may soon join the operation carried out by Russia against the IS terrorists, via Hezbollah.
Syria presents Europe with its moment of truth
The West needs to act firmly to end the Syrian civil war and curb the rise of radical Islam, otherwise it's done for.
The West needs to act firmly to end the Syrian civil war and curb the rise of radical Islam, otherwise it's done for.
Will The Discovery Of Huge Amounts Of Oil In Israel Lead To War In The Middle East?
Billions of barrels of oil have been discovered in Israel, and this discovery could essentially make Israel energy independent for many decades to come. But there is just one problem. This discovery was made in the Golan Heights.
Billions of barrels of oil have been discovered in Israel, and this discovery could essentially make Israel energy independent for many decades to come. But there is just one problem. This discovery was made in the Golan Heights.
Conservative House Freedom Caucus Names Candidate It Supports for Speaker — and It Isn’t McCarthy
The conservative House Freedom Caucus on Wednesday announced that it would endorse Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) for speaker, a jab at Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) who is running for the post and has served as outgoing Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) second in command. The move was described by veteran ABC News political reporter Jonathan Karl as “war.”
The conservative House Freedom Caucus on Wednesday announced that it would endorse Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) for speaker, a jab at Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) who is running for the post and has served as outgoing Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) second in command. The move was described by veteran ABC News political reporter Jonathan Karl as “war.”
Third Intifada or Third Reich?
Like the Polish Catholic priests in pre-World War II rural Poland, mullahs and imams have been whipping Muslims into a Jew-hating frenzy for a long, long time. And the comparison doesn't end there.
Like the Polish Catholic priests in pre-World War II rural Poland, mullahs and imams have been whipping Muslims into a Jew-hating frenzy for a long, long time. And the comparison doesn't end there.
Flu virus H2N2 is poised for a return, warns leading Russian expert
We are watching right now for the [development] of H2N2,' he told a conference. 'Mutations accumulate there, they appear periodically, but there should occur a recombination between avian and swine influenza. The reservoir for this new version of the virus has to be a pig, and from a pig can come H2N2.' He forecast it could come in China, according to Russian media reports. This is the country with the largest populations of birds and pigs. His forecast is based on a 60 year cycle,
We are watching right now for the [development] of H2N2,' he told a conference. 'Mutations accumulate there, they appear periodically, but there should occur a recombination between avian and swine influenza. The reservoir for this new version of the virus has to be a pig, and from a pig can come H2N2.' He forecast it could come in China, according to Russian media reports. This is the country with the largest populations of birds and pigs. His forecast is based on a 60 year cycle,
Arab and right-wing MKs outraged at PM banning politicians from Temple Mount
Jewish and Arab ministers and lawmakers are barred from visiting the Temple Mount, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed police, sparking anger among right-wing and Arab lawmakers on Thursday.
Jewish and Arab ministers and lawmakers are barred from visiting the Temple Mount, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed police, sparking anger among right-wing and Arab lawmakers on Thursday.
Syrian General Lauds Russian Strikes Amid Ground Offensive
In a rare televised speech, Gen. Ali Ayoub said the Russian strikes have facilitated an expanded military operation to eliminate “terrorists” — a term the Syrian government uses to refer to all armed opposition to President Bashar Assad. The Syrian ground push got a boost after Russian warships launched the cruise missiles into Syria on Wednesday, bringing a major new military might into the war on the heels of Russian airstrikes that began last week.
In a rare televised speech, Gen. Ali Ayoub said the Russian strikes have facilitated an expanded military operation to eliminate “terrorists” — a term the Syrian government uses to refer to all armed opposition to President Bashar Assad. The Syrian ground push got a boost after Russian warships launched the cruise missiles into Syria on Wednesday, bringing a major new military might into the war on the heels of Russian airstrikes that began last week.
Hurricane Oho's Future Remnants to Bring High Winds, Heavy Rain to Southeast Alaska, British Columbia
While this jet stream's wind shear is spelling the ultimate demise of Oho as a tropical cyclone, the infusion of jet-stream energy aloft will strengthen the post-tropical "ghost" of Oho as it nears the western British Columbia/southeast Alaska coasts Friday. That could bring some high winds to those areas, somewhat analagous to a strong early or late-winter Pacific storm.
While this jet stream's wind shear is spelling the ultimate demise of Oho as a tropical cyclone, the infusion of jet-stream energy aloft will strengthen the post-tropical "ghost" of Oho as it nears the western British Columbia/southeast Alaska coasts Friday. That could bring some high winds to those areas, somewhat analagous to a strong early or late-winter Pacific storm.
SOLAR WIND SPARKS GEOMAGNETIC STORMS
NOAA forecasters estimate an 80% chance of geomagnetic storms on Oct. 8th as a high speed solar wind stream buffets Earth's magnetic field. This marks the third day in a row of geomagnetic storms and bright auroras around the Arctic Circle. At their peak on Oct. 7th, the storms registered 7 (strong) on the 0-to-9 Kp scale of geomagnetic activity. A repeat performance is possible on Oct. 8th as the solar wind continues to blow.
NOAA forecasters estimate an 80% chance of geomagnetic storms on Oct. 8th as a high speed solar wind stream buffets Earth's magnetic field. This marks the third day in a row of geomagnetic storms and bright auroras around the Arctic Circle. At their peak on Oct. 7th, the storms registered 7 (strong) on the 0-to-9 Kp scale of geomagnetic activity. A repeat performance is possible on Oct. 8th as the solar wind continues to blow.
Melted Powerline Causes Centralia Power Outages
Centralia City Light Superintendent Mike Evans said the outage started around 9 a.m. this morning when an overloaded powerline overheated and melted.
Centralia City Light Superintendent Mike Evans said the outage started around 9 a.m. this morning when an overloaded powerline overheated and melted.
M4.7 quake strikes off Masbate
The quake's epicenter, was located 9 kilometers east of Masbate town in Masbate Province. The quake struck at 10:37 p.m.
The quake's epicenter, was located 9 kilometers east of Masbate town in Masbate Province. The quake struck at 10:37 p.m.
Syria crisis: Nato assesses Russia's 'troubling escalation'
Nato defence ministers will assess the "troubling escalation of Russian military activities" in Syria, the alliance's secretary-general says, ahead of talks in Brussels. Jens Stoltenberg says he is concerned about Russia's use of cruise missiles as well as air strikes, and that Nato is ready to defend all allies. Nato member Turkey says Russian jets have violated its airspace recently.
Nato defence ministers will assess the "troubling escalation of Russian military activities" in Syria, the alliance's secretary-general says, ahead of talks in Brussels. Jens Stoltenberg says he is concerned about Russia's use of cruise missiles as well as air strikes, and that Nato is ready to defend all allies. Nato member Turkey says Russian jets have violated its airspace recently.
Indonesia's Joko Widodo seeks forest fire help
Indonesia's president has asked for international assistance to put out forest fires that have sent a thick haze over the region. After refusing offers of help from Singapore, Joko Widodo said he had now accepted. He said he also wanted help from Russia, Malaysia and Japan.
Indonesia's president has asked for international assistance to put out forest fires that have sent a thick haze over the region. After refusing offers of help from Singapore, Joko Widodo said he had now accepted. He said he also wanted help from Russia, Malaysia and Japan.
Zahalka defies Temple Mount ban for MKs: ‘Netanyahu has no authority here’
MK Jamal Zahalka (Joint List) challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ban of all MKs visiting the Temple Mount, and police blocked him from entering the plaza Thursday. Arguing with police officers, Zahalka said “Who is Netanyahu in this context? There is no rule that says the prime minister can bar MKs from entering a holy place.”
MK Jamal Zahalka (Joint List) challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ban of all MKs visiting the Temple Mount, and police blocked him from entering the plaza Thursday. Arguing with police officers, Zahalka said “Who is Netanyahu in this context? There is no rule that says the prime minister can bar MKs from entering a holy place.”
Report: Saudi Officials to Behead 28 Muslims for Holy Mecca Stampede
While collecting bodies and providing medical care for the wounded of today’s incident in Mina have not ended yet, an Arabic media reported that 28 people who were involved in the incident to be executed tomorrow!
While collecting bodies and providing medical care for the wounded of today’s incident in Mina have not ended yet, an Arabic media reported that 28 people who were involved in the incident to be executed tomorrow!
Merkel says still against Turkey joining the EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that Turkey's help was needed to stem the flow of refugees to Europe but that this hadn't changed her view that Ankara should not become a member of the European Union.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that Turkey's help was needed to stem the flow of refugees to Europe but that this hadn't changed her view that Ankara should not become a member of the European Union.
Boko Haram says leader Shekau is alive in new video
Boko Haram said in a new video on Wednesday that its elusive leader Abubakar Shekau was alive and still in charge of the Nigeria-based Islamist group whose six-year insurgency has killed thousands.
Boko Haram said in a new video on Wednesday that its elusive leader Abubakar Shekau was alive and still in charge of the Nigeria-based Islamist group whose six-year insurgency has killed thousands.
Netanyahu cancels German visit as violence spreads across Israel
Israel's prime minister canceled a visit to Germany on Wednesday after a spate of attacks that included the stabbing of an Israeli soldier by a suspected Palestinian militant who police said was then shot dead by special forces.
Israel's prime minister canceled a visit to Germany on Wednesday after a spate of attacks that included the stabbing of an Israeli soldier by a suspected Palestinian militant who police said was then shot dead by special forces.
Once the Biggest Buyer, China Starts Dumping U.S. Government Debt
Central banks around the world are selling U.S. government bonds at the fastest pace on record, the most dramatic shift in the $12.8 trillion Treasury market since the financial crisis. Sales by China, Russia, Brazil and Taiwan are the latest sign of an emerging-markets slowdown that is threatening to spill over into the U.S. economy. Previously, all four were large purchasers of U.S. debt.
Central banks around the world are selling U.S. government bonds at the fastest pace on record, the most dramatic shift in the $12.8 trillion Treasury market since the financial crisis. Sales by China, Russia, Brazil and Taiwan are the latest sign of an emerging-markets slowdown that is threatening to spill over into the U.S. economy. Previously, all four were large purchasers of U.S. debt.