Monthly Archives: September 2016

Defining justice: why it’s time to rethink our kneejerk response to crime

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 28, 2016

We are living in a country where the solution to just about any social problem is to create a law against it Youve heard of distracted driving? It causes quite a few auto accidents and its Pamela Lampitt of Camden, New Jersey, while texting. Violators would face a fine, and repeat violators up to 15 […]


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Houston shooter wore military garb with Nazi emblems, police say

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 28, 2016

Authorities say gunman was a disgruntled lawyer who had more than 2,500 rounds of ammunition on him when he injured nine people on Monday A disgruntled lawyer wearing military-style apparel with old Nazi emblems had two weapons and more than 2,500 rounds of live ammunition when he


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Obama nominates Cuba ambassador, first in over half-century

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 27, 2016

Washington (CNN)President Barack Obama on Tuesday tapped the highest-ranking US diplomat in Cuba as the first ambassador to the island in more than 50 years. But deep opposition among some senators means it’s nearly impossible he’ll be confirmed before the President leaves office. Jeffrey DeLaurentis has served as the United States’ charge d’affairs in Havana […]


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Donald Trump on national security: CNN’s Reality Check team vets the claims

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 27, 2016

Washington (CNN)Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has made many claims about US national security. CNN’s Reality Check team has put those statements and assertions to the test. Reality Check: Vetting Syrian refugees July 21, 2016 JUST WATCHED Replay More Videos … MUST WATCH


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Donald Trump links Mexico border wall plan to Israel’s ‘successful’ separation barrier

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 27, 2016

Republicans campaign highlights lengthy discussion between Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on securing borders Donald Trump attempted to draw parallels between Israels separation barrier and his much-touted as high as 55 feet (17 metres) along the nearly 2,000 mile border between the US and Mexico. The meeting was the first of two that Netanyahu […]


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Iowa city hit with evacuation as flooding worsens

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 27, 2016

(CNN)Swollen rivers and creeks have prompted evacuations and curfews in parts of Iowa and Wisconsin as flooding threatens thousands of people with loss of property and possibly life. The city most immediately threatened is Cedar Rapids in eastern Iowa, where more than 10,000 people have been evacuated from homes and businesses.


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Anglo-Saxon ‘palace’ found at Rendlesham near Sutton Hoo site – BBC News

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 27, 2016

Image copyright Suffolk Archaeological Service Image caption This LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) survey shows the core Anglo-Saxon areas at Rendlesham, including the main residence area Archaeologists believe they have found a lost Anglo-Saxon royal palace near one of Britain’s best known finds. Archaeologists have been studying an area at Rendlesham, about four miles (6km) […]


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‘Colossal’ wasp nest found in Corby attic – BBC News

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 27, 2016

“We just went, ‘Wow’, as it was colossal,” Mr Wilkinson said. More news from Northamptonshire Read more: Why are there wasps in my bathroom? Image copyright Pest Professionals Image caption The wasps had built a long tunnel enabling them to get in and out of the nest The company said the nest was “rare” not […]


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‘Painful erection’ spiders found in family’s fruit – BBC News

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 27, 2016

“All our bananas are washed and sprayed before they are transported to the UK and every single piece of fruit is manually checked for quality and stowaways,” a spokeswoman for Asda said. “We sell one billion bananas every year and the chance of finding a spider is incredibly low, but very occasionally one hangs around […]


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Murders up 10.8% in biggest percentage increase since 1971, FBI data shows

Posted by John P. Bradford // September 27, 2016

Rising violence in 2015 driven by increase in murders of black men and gun crime, as experts brace for political hysteria amid 2016 election Murders in the US rose10.8% last year, the biggest single-year percentage jump since 1971, according to data released Monday by the FBI. The rising violence was driven by an increase in […]


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