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LA ‘black ball’ reservoir rollout potential ‘disaster’ in the making, say experts

08/20/2015 Published on Foxnews.com
LA’s scheme to cover a reservoir under 96 million “shade balls” may not be all it is touted to be, experts told FoxNews.com, with some critics going so far as to refer to the plan as a “potential disaster.” The…

Mexico sees first conviction of soldier in disappearance of civilian

08/18/2015 Published on Foxnews.com
MEXICO CITY – A judge in Mexico has handed down the first conviction ever of a Mexican soldier for the disappearance of a civilian. Mexico’s Federal Judiciary Council announced the verdict Tuesday. The second lieutenant was sentenced to just over…

ISIS’ latest executions show risk faced by caliphate’s secret resistance

07/09/2015 Published on Foxnews.com
The pair were executed after confessing they were “spying,” ISIS’ term for telling the world what goes on inside the caliphate. (Screengrab) The two men killed in the latest execution video from ISIS likely were among a handful of activists…

Emanuel starts 2nd term, as Chicago financial crisis deepens with ‘junk’ rating

05/19/2015 Published on Foxnews.com
A few months ago, winning re-election was Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s biggest problem. Now, his problem seems to be that he won. His prize is a mountain of financial problems, so severe that the ongoing gunfire in the rough parts…

Bernard Kerik says de Blasio has lost respect from NYPD

12/24/2014 Published on Foxnews.com
This is a rush transcript from “Hannity,” December 23, 2014. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. ANDREA TANTAROS, GUEST HOST: Joining us now with more reaction is former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik. Commissioner…

Maria Menounos recalls ‘scary’ car attack incident

10/24/2014 Published on Foxnews.com
Gorgeous Maria Menounos is still a bit rattled after an unknown assailant attacked her hired SUV with a tire iron near New York’s JFK airport on October 16. “It was kind of crazy,” the host of E!’s “Untold with Maria…

Texas city spurns dating site’s advances, won’t change name

02/13/2013 Published on Foxnews.com
No one is going to mess with Texas city’s name. (Sugar Land, Texas). Sugar Land is not for sale – well, at least not for the $500,000 a dating website offered the east Texas city to change its name. Sugardaddie.com,…

Bloomberg Big-Soda Ban: A Nuanced Plan That’s Healthy For NYC

05/31/2012 Published on Forbes.com
Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to ban sugary drinks and soda above 16-ounces has been a victim of criticism and derision. Critics say the measure will be ineffective because it does not limit the size of dairy-based drinks, like milkshakes and fruit…