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
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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
Greenleaf Returns with with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network » Programs » Greenleaf Print Greenleaf Returns with with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT The first eight episodes of the new season will debut on Wednesday, March 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The remaining eight episodes of the series’ second season will air in summer 2017. “Greenleaf” premiered last … [Read more...] about Greenleaf Returns with with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Public hearing on Wisconsin $3 billion Foxconn tax break bill
MADISON — The public is getting a chance to tell Wisconsin lawmakers what they think of a $3 billion tax incentive package that’s part of an agreement struck with electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group. A Wisconsin state Assembly committee scheduled a hearing on the proposal Thursday. The Taiwanese-based Foxconn has pledged to invest $10 billion in southeast Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Public hearing on Wisconsin $3 billion Foxconn tax break bill
The 2018 Black Excellence Awards Keynote Speaker: Intel’s® VP of Human Resources Rosalind L. Hudnell
When it comes to diversity, Intel has had a very busy year. Last fall, the company was stung after one of its missteps made it seem like it wasn’t pro diversity. At the beginning of 2015, Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich pledged the world’s biggest chip maker would invest $300 million to increase diversity in the tech industry. Then in June, Krzanich said Intel would invest … [Read more...] about The 2018 Black Excellence Awards Keynote Speaker: Intel’s® VP of Human Resources Rosalind L. Hudnell
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2017 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR HOURS: 8 am – 11 pm Sunday – Thursday 8 am – 12 am Friday & Saturday 8 am – 10 pm Final SundayTICKET SALES AND FAIR ENTRY CEASE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO PARK CLOSURE. RE-ENTRY HAND STAMPS CEASE TWO HOURS PRIOR TO PARK CLOSURE. 2017 EXPO HOURS: Exposition Center: Open 9am - 10pm daily (9pm on the final Sunday) Most … [Read more...] about GENERAL INFORMATION
Foxconn Says It Plans to Build Factory in Wisconsin, Adding 3,000 Jobs
Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics supplier for Apple and other tech giants, said Wednesday it would open its first major American factory in Wisconsin, a boost both for the battleground state’s economy and the Trump administration’s efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing. White House officials noted President Trump’s direct negotiations with Foxconn for the project, which … [Read more...] about Foxconn Says It Plans to Build Factory in Wisconsin, Adding 3,000 Jobs