Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Hundreds of Seattle police officers quit over past year, critics say more reform necessary
SEATTLE (NewsNation Now) - The Seattle Police Department is calling the departures of more than 200 officers since last year a "staffing crisis," and it's one that has pitted politicians, activists an...
May 04, 2021
Derek Chauvin attorney files motion for new trial, accusing prosecution and jury of misconduct
MINNEAPOLIS (NewsNation Now) - The defense attorney for Derek Chauvin has filed a motion asking for a new trial for the former police officer who was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd. Eric N...
May 04, 2021
Former President Trump launches blog as Facebook is set to rule Wednesday on whether he can return
(NewsNation Now) - Former President Donald Trump launched a blog Tuesday, providing him a new way to connect with followers online after both Facebook and Twitter banned him from their platforms. Trum...
May 04, 2021
VIDEO: Asian woman hit with a hammer in New York after mask confrontation
NEW YORK (NewsNation Now) - A hammer-wielding attacker is wanted for assault after bashing an Asian woman in the head in New York Sunday, according to the New York Police Department. The 31-year-old v...
May 04, 2021
Olympics bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ apparel, could punish athletes for social protests
TOKYO (KXAN) - The postponed 2020 Summer Olympics are less than 80 days away from taking place in Tokyo against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. It will be an Olympics unlike any other - with...
May 04, 2021
Severed foot found in median of California freeway
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KTLA) - Authorities are investigating after a human foot was discovered in the center median of California's 210 Freeway on Monday morning, officials said. It was discovered by...
May 04, 2021
Free McFlurry: McDonald’s giving away free McFlurries over ‘misunderstood’ spoon
(Nexstar) - Have you ever thought the McFlurry spoon was a straw? McDonald's is convinced that "we've all been there." Calling the McFlurry spoon "misunderstood," McDonald's is giving away its ne...
May 04, 2021
Florida teen charged as adult in rigged homecoming election
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida teen accused of rigging a homecoming queen election with her mother is being charged as an adult, prosecutors said. Emily Rose Grover was still 17 when she was arreste...
May 04, 2021
Military blocks promotion of South Dakota attorney general over charges in fatal crash
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The U.S. Army Reserve has blocked the promotion of South Dakota's attorney general because of his role in the death of a man who was struck while walking along a rural highway last...
May 04, 2021
Mother's Day counterfeit warning: Watch out for fake high-end gifts
LOS ANGELES (NewsNation Now) - Counterfeiters are peddling fake high-end merchandise online ahead of Mother's Day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection warned Monday. The fake items range from fake Loui...
May 04, 2021