Assistant House Speaker Luján: ‘We Hope’ Trump Testifies Before Congress
On Monday’s “MSNBC Live,” Assistant House Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) expressed hope that President Trump will testify before Congress. Luján said, “Look, the president has every open opportunity to be before the committee. I’m certainly hopeful that he will. It’s important for the American people to hear the facts surrounding this investigation and the president’s…
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Bloodhound diary: Getting the job done at over 600mph
Image copyright BLOODHOUND LSR/Charlie Sperring A British team is developing a car that will be capable of reaching 1,000mph (1,610km/h). Powered by a rocket bolted to a Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine, the vehicle aims to show its potential by going progressively faster, year after year. Recent high-speed trials saw Bloodhound hit 628mph (1,010km/h). The next step…
‘I am Jesus Christ’ video game causes stir
A yet-to-be-launched New Testament-inspired video game that lets gamers play as Jesus Christ is causing a stir.A trailer for “I am Jesus Christ” has been grabbing plenty of attention. Posted to YouTube by Polish game developer PlayWay, the trailer indicates that “I am Jesus Christ” includes miracle-working, crucifixion and resurrection storylines.The trailer has been viewed…
Why Holy Land Christians are leaving Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus: Pete Hegseth investigates
CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF FOX NATION — FOR A LIMITED TIME, SIGN UP AND GET 35% OFF WITH PROMO CODE: CELEBRATE”At Christmas, there’s no more significant spot than this place,” said Fox News host Pete Hegseth, standing at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. “Today, this site… is controlled by the Palestinian Authority. The number of Christians here…
Dudley Delffs: This woman leads one of world’s largest churches
As “Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England,” Queen Elizabeth II leads one of the largest churches in the world. While active membership and regular attendance have waned in past decades, the queen’s profile as a Christian leader has risen.Yes, her religious leadership role comes with the monarch’s job description, but her…
Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists
MADRID (AP) — Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists.The 16-year-old Swede has drawn huge crowds with her appearances at protests and conferences over the past year.“Our stories have been told over and over again,” Thunberg said as she spoke Monday at a U.N. climate meeting…
Judge rules players not guilty in match-fixing case in Spain
MADRID (AP) — The 36 players on trial in Spain’s most high-profile match-fixing case were cleared of wrongdoing on Monday.A Spanish judge issued the “not guilty” verdict, saying there was not enough evidence to convict the players and others on trial — including former México coach Javier Aguirre.More than 40 people were accused of match-fixing…
Japan PM Abe says visit by Iran’s Rouhani being arranged
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday his country is arranging a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani because it wants to play a greater role in resolving a nuclear impasse between Tehran and Washington and in relieving tensions in the Middle East, the source of more than 80% of Japan’s oil.Japan,…
NFL playoff picture after Week 14: 49ers, Packers replace Saints, Seahawks atop NFC standings
Nate Davis, USA TODAY Published 11:23 p.m. ET Dec. 8, 2019 | Updated 11:26 p.m. ET Dec. 8, 2019CLOSE Check out some early NFL headlines. USA TODAYHere’s how the NFL playoff picture looks with Week 14’s Sunday action complete:NFC1. San Francisco 49ers (11-2): NFC West leader. Wild win in New Orleans affords them potentially crucial tiebreaker over…
Waters: Trump Is ‘Hurting Our Country,’ ‘Destroying the Presidency’
On Sunday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “AM Joy,” Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) accused President Donald Trump and his cabinet of “hurting” the country. On the Trump administration, Waters said, “I am going to be so happy when they’re all out of here. They are hurting our country. They are undermining our democracy, and they’re being very…
Good news humanity love ‘We always believe’: Win over 49ers proves Seattle Seahawks’ mindset is more than just lip service
CLOSE SportsPulse: For the first time this season the Baltimore Ravens have taken the top spot in the Power Rankings. See who also rose from a crazy weekend of football. USA TODAYSANTA CLARA, Calif. — “He’s gonna miss it,” Duane Brown told anyone who would listen.The hosting San Francisco 49ers and kicker Chase McLaughlin were…
French strikes going strong on Day 4; government huddles
PARIS (AP) — France’s prime minister is holding special meetings Sunday about the government’s divisive redesign of the national retirement system, amid warnings that strike-related transport troubles will get even worse in the coming days.Travel tangles continued Sunday as the strikes entered their fourth day, with most French trains at a standstill. Fourteen of Paris’…
Climate scientists try to cut their own carbon footprints
For years, Kim Cobb was the Indiana Jones of climate science. The Georgia Tech professor flew to the caves of Borneo to study ancient and current climate conditions. She jetted to a remote South Pacific island to see the effects of warming on coral.Add to that flights to Paris, Rome, Vancouver and elsewhere. All told,…
Navy identifies 3 people killed in NAS Pensacola shooting
Pensacola News Journal Published 10:50 p.m. ET Dec. 7, 2019 | Updated 10:51 p.m. ET Dec. 7, 2019PENSACOLA, Fla. – Navy officials released the names Saturday night of the three aviation students killed in Friday’s shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola.These are the names of the three victims killed:Airman Mohammed Hathaim, student, Naval Aviation Schools…
Protesters Within China Defy Communists: ‘Just Like You, Hong Kong’
Protesters in southern Guangdong province, China, took to the streets last week to demand the communist government not build a polluting crematorium near their town, adopting slogans common to the Hong Kong protest movement, Time magazine noted on Monday. The Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily, which openly supports the anti-communist movement, reported the use of slogans such as “revolution…
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