Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold resigned on Friday, four months after being implicated in a sexual harassment scandal. The Republican politician had initially promised to serve out the rest of his term without seeking re-election. “While I had planned on serving out the remainder of my term in Congress, I know in my heart it’s time
The son of outgoing U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R) is renewing a civil suit against former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, once billed as the toughest lawman in America. Arpaio, responsible for organizing illegal immigrant round-ups and accused of civil rights violations, allegedly constructed a trumped-up case against Flake’s family members. Over the course of some
Social media was already dividing us and making us meaner before Cambridge Analytica came along. It’s time to relate to each other in healthier ways again.
Puerto Rico Hits Purdue with Lawsuit Regarding Drug Abuse
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What originally began as a criminal investigation into an East Tennessee slaughterhouse turned into a massive immigration operation on Thursday, as agents discovered nearly 100 illegal immigrants in the employ of Southeast Provisions. During the course of the raid, 97 workers subject to deportation were rounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Ten of
One hundred and fifty members of the Arizona National Guard will be deployed along the United States border with Mexico in the coming week, said state Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday. The announcement, made over Twitter and through an official briefing, will be the first military posting in President Donald Trump’s grand plan to curb
Musician Wins Against Opera House Over Hearing Loss
For many women, pregnancy is a time of excitement. From shopping for baby clothes to stocking up on all the necessary baby gear, battling morning sickness, and making it to a never-ending stream of prenatal checkups, pregnant women have a lot on their plate without having to worry about being discriminated against, especially from their employer. Unfortunately for one Rowlett, Texas woman, she endured pregnancy discrimination first hand from her employer, a sports bar called Nick’s Sports Grill.
Hawaii May Become Seventh U.S. State to Enact Right-to-Die Legislation