Washington, DC…There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an […]
Bentonville, AK….”Dear Associates, A month ago, in El Paso, Texas, a gunman with an assault-style rifle launched a hate-filled attack in our store, shooting 48 people resulting in the loss of 22 innocent lives. Just a few days prior, two of our associates were killed by another associate in our store in Southaven, Mississippi. And […]
Santa Barbara, CA…At approximately 3:30 a.m., Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard and partnering agencies responded to a vessel fire off the north shore of Santa Cruz Island near Platt’s Harbor in Santa Barbara County. Emergency responders encountered “Conception”, a 75-foot commercial diving boat based out of the Santa Barbara Harbor, fully engulfed in fire. The […]
Santa Barbara, CA…Coast Guard and partner agencies are responding to a vessel fire near Santa Cruz Island Monday. At approximately 3:15 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach watchstanders overheard a mayday call via channel 16 of an engulfed 75-foot commercial diving vessel with 38 people aboard. Crews from the Coast Guard, Santa Barbara Fire […]
Sacramento, CA…This week, as young people return to California institutions of higher learning, Governor Gavin Newsom is traveling the state to highlight that California will provide for two free years of community college to first-time, full-time California students for the first time in decades. Just days after being sworn in, the Governor proposed that the […]
Hong Kong…In recent weeks, Hong Kong has seen unrest ranging from huge, peaceful rallies to smaller but violent clashes. Bloomberg QuickTake explains why Hong Kong is still protesting and where it may go.
Washington, DC…The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General found that Comey violated policy by taking home memos, but that he did not release classified information. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid has the latest developments.
Washington, DC…President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key position in his Administration: Eugene Scalia of Virginia, to be Secretary of Labor. Mr. Scalia, a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, is a renowned labor, employment, and regulatory lawyer. He has previously held several positions in the […]
New Brunswick, NJ…Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies today announced they will appeal the $572 million civil judgment entered in Cleveland County District Court in the State of Oklahoma’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers. The Company is confident it has strong grounds to appeal this decision. The judgment disregards the Company’s compliance […]
Big Sur, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Big Creek Bridge, Vehicles Over Edge & At Least One Patient Critical Incident: 00163 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 59080 Sr1 Loc Desc: SR1 AND BIG CREEK Lat/Lon: 36.067317 -121.595201 Detail Information 1:21 PM 23 [61] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 CALIFORNIA FOR THE 3RD VEH 1:20 PM 22 [60] A27-014 […]
