A federal jury in Richmond, Va., has found former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell guilty on 11 of 14 charges in his corruption trial. His wife, Maureen, was found guilty on nine of 14 charges, including obstruction of justice.
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At NATO Summit, Allies Consider Lethal, Nonlethal Aid To Ukraine
President Obama, along with all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, are in Wales today as a set of international conflicts puts the military alliance back in the spotlight.
‘Justice Will Be Served’ Obama Warns The Islamic State
The Islamic State released a video Tuesday that showed a militant beheading American journalist Steven Sotloff. Overnight, the U.S. intelligence community came to the conclusion that the video was, indeed, authentic.
Judge Blocks Enforcement Of Louisiana’s Abortion Law
Louisiana’s new abortion law requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges to a nearby hospital.
Ahead Of New Talks, Russian Minister Calls For Ukraine Cease-Fire
Russian and Ukrainian officials are meeting today in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, with Russia-backed separatists and international monitors to discuss a proposed cease-fire to stop the fighting in Ukraine.
Report Finds No Proof That Delays In Care Caused Veterans’ Deaths
The Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Veterans Affairs said in a new report today that there was no proof that delays in care at the VA facility in Phoenix led to the death of as many as 40 veterans.
Reports: U.S. Authorizes Surveillance Flights Over Syria
President Obama has authorized surveillance flights over Syria, The Associated Press and The New York Times are reporting this morning, citing unnamed U.S. officials.
Rival Leaders, Rival Governments In Libya As Crisis Deepens
Libya’s political crisis deepened today when the outgoing Parliament picked a new Islamist-backed government, leaving the country with two rival Parliaments and leaders, each with their own armed supporters.
California Quake Means Big Damage For Napa Valley Wineries
Luckily, a historic magnitude-6.0 earthquake in California over the weekend has not resulted in the loss of any human life. The wine country, however, was deeply affected.
Obama Orders Review Of Transfers Of Military Surplus To Local Police
President Obama has ordered a review of federal programs that supply local law enforcement agencies with military weapons and equipment after concerns over how the police handled unrest in Ferguson, Mo., in the aftermath of the shooting death of Michael Brown.