Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty — and the only Democrat — who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died. He was 89. Jay Rockefeller passed away on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Islamabad was making all efforts to promote peace in West Asia despite the challenges facing the region. Pak PM Sharif says Islamabad working for West Asia peace Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet, Sharif also spoke about the government’s efforts to combat terrorism and mitigate … Read more
A former Texas Tech University professor has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl, including a pink-colored mixture branded as “pink flamingo”, after several women overdosed on drugs supplied by him, the US Department of Justice said on October 23. Former Texas Tech University professor has been sentenced to … Read more
US congressional candidate Brad Lander was detained by Israeli forces while helping Palestinian farmers pick olives in the occupied West Bank. He was later released with a warning. Brad Lander, US Democratic candidate for Congress, was detained in the West Bank on Wednesday. (REUTERS) What happened As per Reuters, US Democratic candidate for Congress Brad … Read more
Israeli forces detained Brad Lander, a Democratic candidate for Congress from New York, as he took part in a West Bank olive harvest with Palestinian farmers who have faced increasing threats from radical Jewish settlers. Brad Lander said Israeli forces detained him and other volunteers as they supported Palestinian farmers harvesting olives in the West … Read more
Indiana Democratic candidate Jaime West acknowledged on Monday that she had consumed “three beers” before delivering a slurred performance during a widely-shared problematic interview — where she vowed to remove all Republicans from office. Jaime West told Piers Morgan she drank three beers before a televised event where her speech and comments drew widespread attention. … Read more
Two people were killed and three others injured in a shooting at a gas station in West Baltimore on Sunday night, October 18, with police suspecting that two or three gunmen used high-powered rifles in the attack. No arrests had been made as of Sunday night, and investigators were working to establish a motive. Two … Read more
A shrub planted to shade poultry and block the wind has spread across floodplains in the American West. According to the U.S. Forest Service’s Fire Effects Information System review of Tamarix, saltcedar was recommended in the early 1900s. Suggested for ornamental use, windbreaks, fuel, and shade for poultry and small stock, it ended up expanding … Read more
American freelance photojournalist Heidi Levine was injured in an attack in West Bank Friday while on assignment for the Washington Post. American freelance photojournalist Heidi Levine lies on a gurney in the emergency room of the government hospital in the Israeli-occupied city of Ramallah, as she is treated after being attacked by Israeli settlers while … Read more
A University of Cincinnati student was found dead on Monday, October 12, after losing footing and being swept into a stream during a hiking trip in West Virginiaaccording to West Virginia State Police. Thomas Donnelly, 21, of Cincinnatiwas with the University of Cincinnati Mountaineering Club, which had been hiking and camping since Friday, October 9. … Read more