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Dec 07 2023
News
'Paragraphs of pablum with no substance': Kevin McCarthy's departure op-ed ripped apart
The decision by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to announce his retirement from Congress with a pledge to stay involved in some manner in the pages was panned by one MSNBC analyst as On Wednesday McCarthy confirmed the rumors that he was stepping away following his ouster as the speaker by far-right conservatives led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fl), writing, "I have decided to depart the
Raw StoryDec 07 2023
News
UNLV Shooting Suspect Was Jilted Professor, Reports Say
The man suspected of opening fire at a University of Nevada, Las Vegas building on Wednesday and killing three people before dying in a police shootout was a “semi-retired” professor who’d been turned down for a job at the school, according to reports. Sources cited by ABC News late Wednesday said the 67-year-old suspect had previously worked as a professor in North Carolina before seeking a
Daily BeastJan 03 2024
News
Maersk rerouting ships to avoid Red Sea, price hikes possible
Maersk and several other shipping and oil companies are re-routing their cargo ships around Africa and the Cape of Good Hope to avoid conflict in the Red Sea. That means more man hours and fuel burned, which could also mean higher prices for the goods it’s carrying to you, like gasoline.
Retired Lt. Gen. Richard Newton suggests that the global trade impact could push the U.S. to do more
NewsNationNov 08 2023
News
Former top prosecutor for Baltimore declines to testify at her perjury trial
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former top prosecutor for the city of Baltimore has declined to testify at her federal trial on charges that she lied to improperly access retirement funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby’s attorneys rested their case on Wednesday. Jurors are expected to hear closing arguments after a lunch break. Prosecutors say Mosby lied about the
KRDODec 08 2023
News
Dr. Robin Myers voted to serve as interim system president for ASU effective Jan 15
On Friday, the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees voted to name Dr. Robin Myers to serve as interim system president effective January 15. Myers, chancellor emeritus of ASU-Mountain Home, retired in July after 11 years serving as chancellor of ASU-Mountain Home. he will not be a candidate for the permanent position. The move comes ahead of the upcoming search for a successor to
KTLONov 08 2023
News
Marilyn Mosby decides against testifying in perjury trial
BALTIMORE — Former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby decided not to take the stand in her own perjury trial and the defense now rests. Mosby is on trial facing perjury charges for withdrawing money from her retirement fund during the pandemic. The government is arguing that Mosby was not facing financial hardship when she withdrew funds under the Care Act, which was passed during
WMAR 2Dec 08 2023
News
Arkansas State University System names Robin Myers interim chancellor
The Arkansas State University System board of trustees voted Friday to offer Robin Myers, who retired this summer after 11 years as chancellor of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, the role of ASU System president on an interim basis. Chuck Welch will become president and chief executive officer of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities next month after a dozen years
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteDec 06 2023
News
Rapper Daddy Yankee Leaves Successful Career Behind for Jesus Christ
Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee left his successful career to devote his life to Jesus Christ. During his farewell tour on Dec. 3, Daddy Yankee gave a speech to the crowd announcing his retirement. “This is the most important day of my life and I want to share it because it’s not the same living a life with success than a life with purpose,” the “Gasolina” singer said in Spanish, according to
Independent Journal ReviewNov 09 2023
News
Ex-Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby convicted in federal perjury trial
Baltimore’s former top prosecutor Marilyn Mosby was convicted of two counts of perjury Thursday after she had been accused of lying about her finances to withdraw money from her city retirement account under a program designed to help people struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic. Keeping up with politics is easy with The 5-Minute Fix Newsletter, in your inbox weekdays. Mosby
Washington PostNov 28 2023
Opinion
As Congress struggles, many members bail on re-election plans
If it seemed as if there was a sudden flurry of congressional retirement announcements shortly before Thanksgiving, it wasn’t your imagination. The Wall Street Journal reported, “A dozen lawmakers — six Democrats and six Republicans — have said in November that they don’t plan to continue serving in Congress, the most in any month since at least 2011.”
Let’s note for context that
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