Former CIA official pleads guilty to $195 million gold bullion fraud
A former senior CIA executive admitted in court Tuesday to unmasking a clandestine human source and stealing more than $195 million from U.S. coffers by launching fake classified operations, a series of stunning revelations that have raised questions…
Christa Pike is awake and speaking after her execution fails, lawyers say
The Tennessee woman who survived an execution attempt last week is conscious, talking and receiving medical care, a development her lawyers called “unprecedented.” In a statement released Tuesday, Christa Pike’s lawyers said she…
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed by firing squad, Pentagon says
The Trump administration has approved a plan to execute former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan — who killed 13 people in a shooting rampage at Fort Hood in 2009 — by firing squad, Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said Monday evening. Parnell said on social…
‘On The Waterfront’ Actress Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102: NPR
At the water’s edge was Eva Marie Saint’s first film job after years in theater and television. Columbia TriStar/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption I Columbia TriStar/Getty Images At the water’s edge was Eva Marie Saint’s…
Flooding possible as storms intensify in South Florida
WPBF 25 First Warning meteorologists are tracking impact weather conditions across South Florida. Scattered storms are expected to intensify this week due to increased moisture beneath a stalled front, creating a risk of flooding through Thursday.…
France closes nearly 900 schools as violent pro-education protests intensify – NBC News
France closes nearly 900 schools as violent pro-education protests intensify NBC News Unprecedented student demonstrations are shaking France. Here’s why they’re angry CNN “Generation Z has risen”: tens of thousands of people demand better…
Top First briefing: elections; Sky Dance; Christa Brochet; The Russian Plague: NPR
Good morning. You are reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it in your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s best stories In four weeks, election day will be hereand a…
Read the charter of the White House “Super Intelligence Force”
THE Asset The administration has given its new “Super Intelligence Force” broad powers to determine how the tech industry and federal government should address threats to national security and civil liberties posed by rapidly evolving…
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly issues ‘ultimatum’ to Portugal national team amid Jorge Jesus Rift
The rift between Portuguese star striker Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus appears to have reached breaking point. According to ESPN, Ronaldo gave Portugal an ultimatum, saying he would not return to the national team as long as Jesus was the…
Washington resident conspired with Canadian school shooter, officials say
SEATTLE (AP) — Federal authorities said Tuesday they arrested and charged a 30-year-old Washington state man with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canadian history by offering to livestream the February attack,…