The commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command is set to meet with Congressional oversight committee leadership on Thursday as pressure builds over the military operations in the Caribbean Sea against suspected drug traffickers. … [Read more...] about U.S. Special Operations commander to brief Congressional leadership
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an icon of New York City's holiday season, was lit up Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan as crowds of people wearing Santa hats and Christmas light necklaces cheered. … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York
Monkey who escaped Mississippi highway crash has new permanent home at New Jersey refuge
A monkey who spent several days on the lam after escaping from a truck that crashed on a rural Mississippi highway earlier this year now has a permanent home at a New Jersey wildlife refuge. … [Read more...] about Monkey who escaped Mississippi highway crash has new permanent home at New Jersey refuge
New Zealand man accused of stealing ‘Octopussy’-themed Faberge egg locket by swallowing it
A man in New Zealand is facing theft charges, accused of swallowing a James Bond-themed Faberge egg pendant worth around $19,000. … [Read more...] about New Zealand man accused of stealing ‘Octopussy’-themed Faberge egg locket by swallowing it
Democrats refusing to negotiate on Obamacare subsidies
Democrats, believing they have the political upper hand on a health care cliff they created, are rebuffing GOP alternatives to extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to expire this year. … [Read more...] about Democrats refusing to negotiate on Obamacare subsidies