Vittorio Hernandez
Sweden Shooting Kills 2, Injures More Than 10 Café Customers
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 20, 2015 10:32 AM EDT |
In spite of the spate of shooting and violent attacks on private and public places in various parts of the world recently, Swedish police believe the Wednesday shooting in a café in Gothenburg is gang-related and not terrorism-related.
Virginia Senator Seeks Removal Of Alcohol Officers’ Power In Aftermath Of UVA Black Student Beating
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 20, 2015 09:12 AM EDT |
Virginia Senator A. Donald McEachin sought the removal of powers of alcohol officers in the state in light of the "beating like a dog" that Martese Johnson, a 20-year-old black student at the University of Virginia (UVA) took on Wednesday morning.
New Jersey River Yields Body of Missing WSJ Reporter
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 20, 2015 08:25 AM EDT |
A red jacket found by two men canoeing on the New Jersey River helped in finding the body of Wall Street Journal energy markets reporter David Bird. The 55-year-old business journalist went missing on Jan. 11, 2014.
More Nations Join U.S. To Pressure China To Alter Bank Cybersecurity Rules
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 19, 2015 01:54 PM EDT |
Japan and the European Union joined the U.S. in pressuring China to change its stand on bank cybersecurity rules. Under the current regulations, technology vendors to Chinese banks must turn over their secret source code and use instead Chinese encryption algorithms.
China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Gets Help From U.S. With Indictment of Former Official, Ex-Wife
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 19, 2015 01:08 PM EDT |
The U.S. Justice Department unsealed on Tuesday in Los Angeles the indictment of Qiao Jianjun, ex-director of a large grain storage facility in central China. The indictment is seen as Washington cooperating with Beijing's anti-corruption campaign.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Condition Worsens, Spawns Hoax Death Reports
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 19, 2015 12:47 PM EDT |
An infection has worsened the condition of former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, according to the office of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the eldest son of Singapore's founding father.
Donald Trump Eyes Presidency; Believes He’s ‘The Only One Who Can Make America Truly Great’
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 19, 2015 12:27 PM EDT |
While Republican Mitt Romney is throwing his hat into the boxing ring by sparring with former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield on May 22, real estate billionaire Donald Trump, in turn, plans to throw his hat into the political arena.
Deadly Flying Plywood Kills Woman Walking On Manhattan Sidewalk
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 19, 2015 12:21 PM EDT |
A West Village construction site logged its 12th serious building code violation since 2012 on St. Patrick's Day. However, this breach is far worse than the 11 past ones since it resulted in the death of a 37-year-old woman about to be married.
Tunisia Museum Attack Places Country’s Tourism Industry, Economic Growth At Risk
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 19, 2015 08:55 AM EDT |
Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid admitted on Thursday that the Wednesday midday attack on the National Bardo Museum in Tunis, which killed 19 people, including tourists, is a blow to the country's tourist industry as well as economy.
Black UVA Student Injured By Arresting Officers Despite Not Resisting Arrest
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 19, 2015 06:54 AM EDT |
The anti-police sentiment has not yet died down in Ferguson and Wisconsin, and another incident of apparent police brutality took place at the University of Virginia (UVA). The victim was Martese Johnson who was arrested on Wednesday morning.
Child Sex Abuse 'Cover Up' By Scotland Yard Prompts Investigation
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 17, 2015 10:20 PM EDT |
Because MPs and police officers were reportedly involved, Scotland Yard allegedly covered up their child sex offenses, prompting an investigation to be opened.
Republicans Want Clinton To Turn Over Private Email Server To Outside Arbiter
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 17, 2015 12:05 PM EDT |
South Carolina Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy has threatened to get a court order to gain access to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's emails if she does not agree to a voluntary review.
Only Saddam’s Tomb Destroyed In Tikrit War, Body Of Former Dictator Spirited By Locals
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 17, 2015 11:35 AM EDT |
The mausoleum in the village of al-Awja that used to house the tomb of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been destroyed. The burial ground is one of the collateral damage in the fighting near Tikrit as Iraqi forces and the Shia militia backed by Iran join forces to drive the Islamic State (IS) from Tikrit.
Gays March For The 1st Time In Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 17, 2015 04:24 AM EDT |
Upon the invitation of the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council, gay groups OutVets and Boston Pride made history on Sunday by participating in the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade. OutVet is made up of gay military veterans, while Boston Pride is a gay rights group.
Detroit Factory Worker Who Walked 21 Miles To Factory Daily Gets New Apartment
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 17, 2015 02:50 AM EDT |
The adage that "When it rains, it pours" is certainly true for a Detroit factory worker who for 10 years walked 21 miles to work and back home near New Center area.
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