Brie Jackson
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During conference speech, Trump blamed Chicago police chief for crime problems
President Trump addressed our nation’s law enforcement at the International Police Chiefs Conference in Chicago Monday. → Read More
Texas therapy dogs in love tie the knot
You could call it puppy love, but two therapy dogs in Texas are in it for the long haul. Two golden retrievers in Texas tied the knot Friday…and it was adorable. Peaches and Duke work together as therapy dogs at a hospital in Mansfield, and reportedly like to snuggle and sneak kisses here and there. […] → Read More
Legislative limbo: Sen. Toomey continues to push background checks for guns
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – This weekend marks one year since the deadly shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The gunman is accused of killing 11 people. In the past year, Democrats and Republicans have tried and failed to pass legislation to slow the pace of mass shootings in America. “It’s a reminder of one […] | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico → Read More
Chef José Andrés, actress Eva Longoria take to DC to raise awareness for Latino American issues
Celebrity chef Jose Andres and actress Eva Longoria joined with Latino community activists on Wednesday to push for legislation to improve lives for the Latino American community. → Read More
Verizon offers free year of Disney Plus in swipe at Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon is offering new and current customers a free year of Disney’s new video streaming service. The offer announced Tuesday is worth nearly $84, based on $6.99 monthly subscription fee for the Disney Plus service, which debuts Nov. 12. It extends to certain new and existing unlimited 4G and 5G customers […] → Read More
Intelligence officials, lawmakers talk efforts to beef up election security
United States intelligence officials say American elections remain under attack from foreign interference. On Tuesday, congressional lawmakers discussed efforts to increase election security. → Read More
Kaine, McConnell bill would raise minimum age to buy tobacco, including e-cigarettes, to 21
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) — This week the CDC reported 1,479 lung injury cases associated with the use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products nationwide. On Friday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Vi… → Read More
Kaine, McConnell bill would raise minimum age to buy tobacco, including e-cigarettes, to 21
On Friday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) met with students to discuss efforts to address the epidemic. Health advocates have long raised alarms that the products are getting youths addicted to nicotine. → Read More
Scott and House Democrats introduce ‘College Affordability Act’
On Tuesday, House Democrats unveiled a plan they said would cut the cost of college, increase the quality of higher education and make a college degree available to more Americans. → Read More
Warner and Kaine introduce ‘Virginia Beach Strong Act’ in Senate
Virginia's U.S. senators have introduced a bill that they hope will help provide financial relief to the families of victims of the Virginia Beach mass shooting. → Read More
As burial space runs out, Arlington National Cemetery considers stricter requirements
Arlington National Cemetery is running out of space for burials. → Read More
Trump gives Medal of Freedom to former Attorney General Edwin Meese
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — President Trump presented the Medal of Freedom to former Attorney General Edwin Meese on Tuesday. The 87-year-old served as attorney general during the Reagan administration. Meese was known as President Ronald Reagan’s right hand man. On Tuesday he stood with President Trump to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor. “I couldn’t be […] | Local News from KRQE News 13… → Read More
Prosecutor: Professor spent federal grants at strip clubs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former university professor in Philadelphia spent federal grant money on strip clubs and other personal expenses, prosecutors said Monday. Chika Nwankpa misappropriated grant money from the Navy, the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation over a period of 10 years, the U.S. attorney’s office said. Drexel University discovered the […] → Read More
Timbers star forward enters into substance abuse program
Brian Fernandez, the star forward for the Portland Timbers, has voluntarily entered himself into the MLS' Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program. → Read More
Hemp pilot program hopes to gain more info on crop, protect farmers
Officials said the pilot program can help determine potential threats to crops and serve as an insurance model. → Read More
Title, book cover announced for ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Hunger Games” prequel has a title and a book cover. Suzanne Collins’ “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is due out May 19. Scholastic announced the title Friday along with the cover art, which features the now famous mockingjay symbol, along with a snake. Collins announced earlier this year that […] → Read More
Campaign: Sanders had heart attack, released from hospital
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders had a heart attack, his campaign confirmed Friday as the Vermont senator was released from a Nevada hospital. → Read More
House panel subpoenas White House for Ukraine documents
A House committee has sent a subpoena to the White House demanding documents that could provide details on President Donald Trump's effort to push Ukraine to produce information that could damage Joe Biden's presidential run. → Read More
Tax break that helps craft breweries to expire if Congress doesn’t act
Brewers said the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (passed in 2017) has helped with that growth. But those tax breaks expire this year. Advocates want Congress to act fast. → Read More
541 military service members died by suicide in 2018, DOD report shows
The Defense Department's latest report on the epidemic of active duty and reserve service members shows 541 took their own lives in 2018. The Defense Department says it's taking further steps to address suicides, such as teaching service members ways to identify suicide "red flags." → Read More