Police Experience Pays Off In Jakarta Attacks
Excerpts From the WSJ: Indonesia has a long history of dealing with violent extremists. Following the bombings on the resort island of Bali in…
Read MoreJanuary, 2016
Life After Bowie
From Vice: Four days have passed since David Bowie lost his 18-month battle with cancer. Fans everywhere have been paying their respects, including in…
Read MoreFamilies Broken Up After Midnight Immigration Raids
From Vox: The Obama administration has quieted down its immigration enforcement over the past couple of years. But the administration is starting 2016 with…
Read MoreYour News Brief – Jan 14, 2016
How Powerball Made Jackpots Bigger and Your Chances Worse
We all went a little crazy over Powerball fever this week. Everyone knew chances were slim, but hey there was still a chance, right?…
Read MoreUS Sailors Released by Iran Draw New Questions About Treatment
From the WSJ: Iran released a set of videos of U.S. sailors who were released Wednesday after being captured and detained overnight, raising questions…
Read MoreActor Meets with Drug King Pin in Hiding
Sean Penn met with El Chapo. The Mexican drug lord escaped from prison and evaded law enforcement, but some how the actor arranged a…
Read MoreSuicide Bomber Targets Tourist Destination
Turkey’s close proximity to Syria and the war with ISIS creates increased vulnerabilities for tourists and citizens alike. The latest attack by a Syrian…
Read MoreWhat if counting calories is making you fat? What if it’s only about carbs and sugars?
We’ve been calling for this and are thrilled the time is now! This week new dietary guidelines from the US Dept of Agriculture called…
Read MoreSyrian Women Want a Seat at the Big Boy Table
“Because they (women) have everything to lose,” Osman said, “they want to sustain peace.” While “men will be fighting over power, women are more…
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