For House Speaker Ryan, opportunity, and risk, at convention
Speaker Paul Ryan often argues that he and all Republicans face a “binary choice” between Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton
Attorneys question future Freddie Gray cases
BALTIMORE (AP) – At least two attorneys who have been closely following the trials of officers charged in the custody death of a black man are questioning whether prosecutors should move forward with any more trials. Lt. Brian Rice was acquitted by a judge Monday, the third straight acquittal in the death of Freddie Gray,…
Caregiver gets Zika from man who died in medical mystery
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Utah health officials say a man who died after being infected with Zika virus passed it to a caregiver, creating a medical mystery about how it spread between them. The Salt Lake County Health Department said Monday that the two people didn’t have sexual contact and the type of mosquito…
McDonald’s, Starbucks agree to filter Wi-Fi porn
CHICAGO (AP) – McDonald’s and Starbucks are implementing filtering technology that blocks customers using Wi-Fi from accessing pornography sites. The move follows a campaign from anti-pornography groups Enough is Enough and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation to demand the chains filter out pornography. Oak Brook, Illinois-based McDonald’s says in a statement that Wi-Fi filtering…
Baton Rouge Gunman Had Ties To Missouri
Baton Rouge, LA (KTRS) The man accused of the deadly ambush on police in Baton Rouge had ties to Missouri. He has been identified as Gavin Eugene Long, whose last known address was in Kansas City. Three police officers were killed and three others wounded in the attack. Long was killed by law enforcement. Meanwhile,…
Ballwin Dine Out Event To Raise Money For Ballwin Police Officer
Ballwin, MO (KTRS) The community continues to reach out to a Ballwin Police officer who was shot in the line of duty. Dozens of restaurants are participating in the Ballwin Dine Out on Monday to raise money for Officer Mike Flamion and his family. Organizers hope to raise $20,000 with the event. A portion of…
