Murdered Iranian nuclear scientist shot dead with remote machine gun, news agency says

[ad_1] As senior Iranian officials blame Israel, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and others have vowed revenge for the murder of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was the country’s leading nuclear scientist. There were conflicting accounts from Iranian news agencies about how the attack unfolded. A report by Fars News on Sunday said that Fakhrizadeh was … Read more

Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano tests postive for coronavirus after White House trip

[ad_1] Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, center, addresses supporters of President Donald Trump as they protest outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol Saturday, November 7, 2020, in Harrisburg, Pa., after Democrat Joe Biden defeated Trump to become the 46th President of the United States. (AP Photo / Julio Cortez) [ad_2] Source link

President-elect Joe Biden to receive first daily President’s briefing

[ad_1] President-elect Joe Biden will receive his first daily presidential briefing on Monday – a report that will contain information from the country’s intelligence agencies. The news was confirmed by Jen Psaki, Biden’s transitional spokesperson who will soon be his White House press secretary. This follows the White House’s green light earlier in the week … Read more

Justice Department rushes to expand execution methods like firing squads for federal death row inmates

[ad_1] The approved amendment to the “Mode of Federal Executions” rule gives federal prosecutors a greater variety of execution options to avoid delays if the state in which the detainee was convicted does not offer alternative alternatives. The rule was included among three dozen policy changes President Donald Trump is trying to push through before … Read more

US hits four million monthly cases of Covid-19 as Fauci warns of holiday wave | Coronavirus

[ad_1] The United States passed four million coronavirus cases in November on Saturday, more than double the record of 1.9 million cases set in October. Now, experts have warned Americans to expect the surge in cases to continue, in part due to the Thanksgiving holiday – which could worsen as the December holiday approaches. “What … Read more

Biden set to name Neera Tanden and Cecilia Rouse to economics team

[ad_1] President-elect Joe Biden is expected to appoint Neera Tanden to head the Office of Management and Budget and Cecilia Rouse to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, three people familiar with the process confirmed to NBC News on Sunday. He is also expected to appoint Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo as Assistant Treasury Secretary alongside Janet … Read more

Trump rages on ’60 minutes’ for interview with Krebs

[ad_1] President TrumpDonald John Trump Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns GOP candidacy to stop electoral certification Biden looks to career leaders to restore confidence and morale in government agencies Sunday Sneak Peek: U.S. health officials brace for COVID-19 surge after the holidays PLUS tore up CBS News’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday after an interview with its … Read more

Millions of Thanksgiving travelers return home amid COVID-19 outbreak – CBS Evening News

[ad_1] Millions of Thanksgiving Travelers Return Home Amid COVID-19 OutbreakCBS Evening News Biden coronavirus advisor makes grim predictions after Thanksgiving holidayFox News Health Executives Predict Rise In COVID-19 Cases After ThanksgivingKSHB United States braces for push after Thanksgiving holiday during pandemicFace the nation More than 91,000 Americans – the bulk of the pandemic – are … Read more

Five things to know about the second round of the Senate in Georgia

[ad_1] All eyes are on Georgia ahead of the Senate second round in January, which will determine the balance of power in the Upper House. On Jan. 5, Sen. Kelly loefflerKelly Loeffler McConnell Shuts Down In-Person Republican Lunches Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Sunday Shows Sneak Peek: U.S. Health Officials Prepare For COVID-19 Surge After Club For … Read more

Man jumped off Seven Mile Road onto Lodge Freeway

[ad_1] STRAIT – The Lodge Freeway was closed for a police investigation on Sunday afternoon. It happened just before 6 p.m. Authorities said a man jumped off the overpass onto the Lodge Freeway at Seven Mile Road. Witnesses said he was trying to escape a shooting. The human condition is unknown. Police are still on … Read more