Ukraine, separatists both pull back heavy weapons from east
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials and Russian-backed separatists both announced Tuesday they have begun pulling back weapons in Ukraine’s war-torn east, a step they hope unblocks a stalled peace process. The reports follow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit to the area, where he confronted armed veterans who came there to try to hamper the…
Ukrainian troops withdrawing from eastern town: foreign minister
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said a planned troop withdrawal in the eastern town of Zolote would start on Tuesday, a confidence-building measure ahead of peace talks that he hopes will take place at the end of November. Ukrainian troops have battled Russian-backed rebels in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine…
Emotional Katie Hill condemns 'horrible smear campaign' by rightwing foes
The Democratic congresswoman Katie Hill, who has quit amid allegations of an inappropriate sexual relationship with a member of her staff, released an emotional video on Monday, attacking what she called a “coordinated campaign” by Republicans and rightwing media. Related: Katie Hill issues video apologizing for ‘imperfections’ after quitting Congress – live Hill, 32, was…
Katie Hill's resignation is a travesty. This is not what justice looks like
Democratic congresswoman Katie Hill has resigned after being accused of violating House Ethics rules by having a sexual relationship with staffers, and possibly using her position to grant improper favors. Members of her own party made it clear she did not have their support, with Nancy Pelosi saying that Hill “has acknowledged errors in judgement…
Congresswoman's exit prompts question of equity amid scandal
The resignation of a female Democratic congresswoman over a consensual, sexual relationship with a campaign aide has sparked questions about whether women are held to higher standards in public life. At the center of the controversy is Katie Hill, a first-term lawmaker from California and a rising Democratic Party star. In a video released Monday,…
Judge to allow portion of Nick Sandmann lawsuit against Washington Post to continue
CINCINNATI – A federal judge is allowing a portion of Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann’s lawsuit against The Washington Post to continue after first dismissing the case. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey After reviewing an amended complaint, Judge William Bertelsman ordered Monday that the case could enter the discovery phase and hence a portion of the…
Washington Post Back In The Crosshairs, As Judge Rules Covington High Student’s Lawsuit Can Proceed
Click here to read the full article. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Covington, Kentucky high schooler Nicholas Sandmann can proceed with his $250 million lawsuit against the Washington Post, as a District Court judge has reversed his previous ruling dismissing the case. He will now allow three counts to proceed. Judge William O. Bertelsman of…
Judge Allows Covington Student’s $250 Million Suit against WaPo to Move Forward
A Covington Catholic High School student can move forward with his defamation suit against the Washington Post, a federal judge in Kentucky ruled on Monday. U.S. District Judge William Bertelsman of Kentucky had ruled in July that the student, Nicholas Sandmann, could not sue the Post for defamation. Bertelsman partially reversed that decision on Monday, ruling that…
Ford Reveals Acceleration Times for 760-HP Mustang Shelby GT500
From Car and Driver The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 will hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and clear the quarter-mile in 10.7 seconds, according to the manufacturer’s claims. Achieving those times will require ideal conditions, including a surface prepped for launching the car. While the Shelby GT500 makes massive power, the challenge for straight-line…
760-horsepower 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is most powerful street-legal Ford ever
The menacing image of a king cobra poised to strike has been synonymous with Shelby Cobra Mustangs since 1965, but the badge for Ford’s new 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 — at 760 horsepower, the most powerful street-legal Ford ever — could equally easily be a winged pillow. It’s brutally quick – 3.3 seconds to go…