MILWAUKEE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's not leaving Congress anytime soon, but his aides will not say if he plans to run for re-election in 2018. Politico and the Huffington Post published reports speculating that Ryan would make this term his last or even quit within weeks. Politico said staying in office through 2018 would allow him to pursue two … [Read more...] about Ryan plans to retire from Congress in 2018
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Simon Askew Is First Black Woman To Lead West Point Cadets
WEST POINT, NY - MAY 27: West Point graduates arrive to the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2017 graduation ceremony at Michie Stadium on May 27, 2017 in West Point, New York. U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis addressed the 950 graduating cadets during the ceremony. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Simone Askew marched into history … [Read more...] about Simon Askew Is First Black Woman To Lead West Point Cadets
27-year-old man struck by 3 hit-and-run drivers in a row
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is seriously injured in a hit-and-run on the city's north side. He was struck by not one, but three passing vehicles as he crossed the street. Not one of those drivers stopped to see if 27-year-old Pierre Mack was alright. His family tells FOX6 he is left with broken bones and long recovery ahead. Pierre Mack Charlesha … [Read more...] about 27-year-old man struck by 3 hit-and-run drivers in a row
Milwaukee man indicted for rioting, arson tied to Sherman Park violence is not in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Someone is now being held responsible for rioting and torching a BP gas station in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood -- more than year after the violence. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that 20-year-old Toronse Carter of Milwaukee was indicted on Tuesday, November 7th for rioting and arson connected with the Sherman … [Read more...] about Milwaukee man indicted for rioting, arson tied to Sherman Park violence is not in custody
Comey knew he was going to exonerate Clinton
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday to revive his long-standing complaint about the FBI’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email server investigation, alleging that then-Director James Comey had protected the Democratic presidential nominee by prematurely “exonerating” her before the 2016 election. “Comey stated under oath that he didn’t do this — … [Read more...] about Comey knew he was going to exonerate Clinton
Another federal judge blocks President Trump’s new travel ban
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, finding it still tainted by religious discrimination. US District Judge Theodore D. Chuang — who also blocked travel ban 2.0 — did not go as far as the judge in Hawaii on Tuesday and has only extended his order to “individuals with a bona fide relationship with an individual or entity in the … [Read more...] about Another federal judge blocks President Trump’s new travel ban
4-year-old with autism bound with 7 belts, set on fire in bathtub
MILWAUKEE -- Criminal charges have been filed against a mother accused in the death of her four-year-old son -- her only child, who had autism. Antonio Di Stasio The accused is 23-year-old Amelia Di Stasio, who faces a charge of first degree intentional homicide in the death of Antonio Di Stasio, which happened on September 28th near 17th and Grant. Di Stasio faces … [Read more...] about 4-year-old with autism bound with 7 belts, set on fire in bathtub
Accused of posting drug deals on Facebook Live
MILWAUKEE — A 20-year-old Milwaukee man is criminally charged after he was caught on camera selling marijuana — and officials found drugs and guns in his home. This, after he posted a 40-minute video on Facebook Live of himself selling drugs out of a vehicle. Jeffery Kirk is facing the following charges: 4 counts of manufacture/deliver THC 4 counts of possession of a … [Read more...] about Accused of posting drug deals on Facebook Live
Oprah: Where Are They Now?
VIEW FULL SCHEDULE Oprah: Where Are They Now? Their stories made headlines across America. Now, the original series Oprah: Where Are They Now? tracks down the Oprah Show guests who made you laugh...and made you cry. Find out where they are now, plus see what happened to the biggest newsmakers of all time and how their liveshotstar app changed after sudden … [Read more...] about Oprah: Where Are They Now?
Prosecutors: 2 of 3 charged in fatal shooting in Racine are gang members who were targeting rivals
RACINE — Two more people have been charged in connection with the shooting death of Deshaun Jordan, gunned down near 16th and Phillips in Racine on August 6th as he walked back from a fish fry. Prosecutors say one of the suspects has indicated the shooting happened because it was believed some of the people walking in the victim’s group had a gun. Witnesses indicated Jordan … [Read more...] about Prosecutors: 2 of 3 charged in fatal shooting in Racine are gang members who were targeting rivals