President Donald Trump's announcement that Vice President Mike Pence has the experience to lead the administration's coronavirus response has raised questions around Pence's handling of a major health crisis when he was governor of Indiana.…
Russia announces date for referendum that could extend…
The vote is set for April 22, the 150th anniversary of Vladimir Lenin's birth. February 27, 2020, 5:31 PM 4 min read Russia has announced the date of a national referendum on constitutional changes that…
St. Louis County to ban domestic violence offenders…
The women on the county council voted yes. The men on the council voted no. February 27, 2020, 6:09 PM 4 min read People with domestic violence convictions and orders of protection against them will…
Hearse stolen from California church with dead body…
Authorities are still searching for the black Lincoln Navigator February 27, 2020, 4:41 PM 3 min read Authorities in Los Angeles County were looking for a stolen hearse late Wednesday night, but said they were…
Chechen exile survives suspected assassination attempt after fighting…
A prominent Chechen blogger and critic of the region’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov has survived a suspected assassination attempt after fighting off a man he said attacked him in his apartment in Poland. Tumso Abdurakhmanov posted…
Defiant Harvey Weinstein in custody: I didn’t sexually…
An unrepentant Harvey Weinstein remained in custody at New York's Bellevue Hospital Wednesday -- urging his team to keep fighting for him and awaiting possible transfer to Riker’s Island, a spokesman and one of his…
Lori Loughlins lawyers claim new evidence exonerates actress,…
The actress was wrapped up in the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal. February 27, 2020, 3:20 AM 6 min read Lori Loughlin's lawyers seized on the news Wednesday that "Varsity Blues" mastermind Rick Singer once…
Felon at large after escaping parole custody in…
A manhunt is underway for 30-year-old Travis Simon. February 27, 2020, 12:52 PM 3 min read A violent felon is at large after escaping parole custody in New York City, officials said. Travis Simon, who…
Winter storm with heavy snow and rain hitting…
Snow, wind and blizzard alerts have been issued for 14 states. February 27, 2020, 1:27 PM 3 min read The latest winter storm continues to move east after bringing almost a half a foot of…
Coronavirus could lead to drug shortages in US
About 90% of generics made in the U.S. require components from China. February 27, 2020, 10:15 AM 5 min read As the novel coronavirus paralyzes large chunks of China's economy, another possible result from the…