SINKHOLEInternational Business Times – by Jill Heller

A sinkhole that opened up on the street of the Chicago neighborhood of South Deering swallowed three cars and injured one person on Thursday morning.

The Chicago Fire Department said that one person, who was not identified, was rescued from the sinkhole at approximately 5:30 a.m. and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The victim was listed as in serious-to-critical condition as of Thursday morning, according to the Chicago Tribune.   Continue reading “Chicago Sinkhole Swallows 3 Cars, Injures 1 Person In South Deering After Flooding”

Infoworld – by Grant Gross

The U.S. House of Representatives moved closer Wednesday toward the passage of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), despite concerns that the cyber threat information-sharing bill will allow Web-based companies to share a wide amount of customer information with government agencies.

The House on Wednesday debated several amendments to the bill, some of them minor changes related to what groups government agencies can share cyber threat information with. The House, in a 227-192 vote Wednesday, rejected efforts by some Democrats to allow additional amendments to overhaul privacy protections in the bill.   Continue reading “US House moves toward passage of CISPA”

Abbotts_OneBadgerFarms-cowsFarm to Consumer

On Sunday, April 7, Colorado farmers Ethan and Renee Abbott were in their house with their two children, ages 7 and 4 months when law enforcement officers from Weld County showed up and eventually arrested Renee for an offense that had allegedly occurred several months earlier: “grazing animals in the municipal right of way.”   Continue reading “Colorado Authorities Arrest Nursing Mother”

A man stands in the remains of a house following a reported airstrike by the Syrian air force in Aleppo on Monday, April 15. Tensions in Syria first flared in March 2011, escalating into a civil war that still rages. This gallery contains the most compelling images taken since the start of the conflict.CNN

Washington (CNN) — In a critical indication of growing U.S. military involvement in the civil war in Syria, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the deployment of more American troops to Jordan.

Hagel announced the deployment, which was first reported on CNN, in a statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.   Continue reading “U.S. military to step up presence in Jordan in light of Syria civil war”

Boston courthouse.JPGNOLA – Associated Press

BOSTON — A federal courthouse in Boston has been evacuated amid conflicting reports that a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing is in custody.

Attorney Francis DiMento says he was in a hearing when someone came over the loudspeaker and announced a “code red” and told everyone to get out in a hurry.   Continue reading “Federal courthouse in Boston evacuated after ‘code red’”

Lexington Green 2Oath Keepers

Lexington Board of Selectmen wave victory flag for marathon attacker

On April 16th the Lexington board of selectmen called an “emergency meeting” to discuss permit suspension for The Muster On The Battle Green. The permit was revoked under the guise of public safety. Video content can be viewed here.   Continue reading “Lexington Green Rally Permit Pulled – Alternate Site Being Arranged”

A street is closed near the scene of twin bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 17, 2013 in Boston.(AFP Photo / Spencer Platt)MSNBC says no arrest has been made.
CNN says there has been an arrest.
FOX says there are conflicting report on possible arrests.

Now CNN is saying no arrest has been made.

RT News

Law enforcement officials in Boston tell reporters that they have arrested a suspect thought responsible for Monday’s deadly bombing.   Continue reading “Boston Marathon bombing suspect arrested”

Another GOP Senator who voted to stop the filibuster on 2nd Article infringements.

KTAR News

PHOENIX — Two suspicious envelopes have been found Wednesday at the offices of Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.). The first two floors of the offices near 22nd Street and Camelback Road have been evacuated.   Continue reading “2 suspicious envelopes sent to Sen. Flake’s Phoenix office”

NY Post

WASHINGTON — A second letter allegedly intended for President Obama has tested positive for the deadly poison ricin, according to a new report.

A senior law enforcement told ABC’s Terry Moran that the suspicious letter sent to Obama tested positive for the ricin.

The Secret Service said a letter containing a suspicious substance was addressed to Obama but did not confirm it was ricin. The letter was intercepted at a remote White House mail screening facility before it reached its intended target, the agency said.   Continue reading “2nd letter tests positive for ricin poison, intended for Obama: report”

Y Net News – by Yitzhak Benhorin

WASHINGTON — Members of the US Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee have adopted “Senate Resolution 65,” according to which the US will support Israel in case it is compelled to take military action and actualize its right to self defense in the face of an Iranian threat.

The resolution stipulates that Israel will enjoy Washington’s diplomatic, economic and military aid.   Continue reading “US Senate: Will back Israeli attack on Iran”

Live Leak

According to the Business Insider, the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service have requested information to support the installation of a gunshot detection system known as “ShotSpotter” in Washington D.C.

The system is already up and running in various cities and it records more than just gunshots.    Continue reading “DHS creeping into domestic LE”

radiation5Global Research – by Helen Caldicott

Civilian Cancer Deaths Expected to Skyrocket Following Radiological Incidents

The White House has given final approval for dramatically raising permissible radioactive levels in drinking water and soil following “radiological incidents,” such as nuclear power-plant accidents and dirty bombs. The final version, slated for Federal Register publication as soon as today, is a win for the nuclear industry which seeks what its proponents call a “new normal” for radiation exposure among the U.S population, according Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).  Continue reading “Obama Approves Raising Permissible Levels of Nuclear Radiation in Drinking Water. Civilian Cancer Deaths Expected to Skyrocket”

ENE News

CBS San Francisco: […] Crews were working to clean up an oil spill caused by bullet holes at a PG&E transmission center just southeast of San Jose, a PG&E spokesman said. […] “We are currently on site assessing the magnitude of the vandalism and the impact,” he said. […]

ABC 7: Bullets damage PG&E substation in San Jose […] PG&E spokesman JD Guidi said shots were fired at the substation. “It does appear that there were gunshots to our facility,” he said. […]   Continue reading “Bullet holes riddle key California power substation causing heavy damage — 10,000 gallon oil spill — Statewide Emergency Alert to conserve energy — 911 calls not working nearby”