Tag Archives: Raqqa

States Sue Trump Again, Hot Air at EPA

Friday, March 10, 2017

Ban the Ban: Hawaii and the State of Washington are leading a pack of states suing to block President Trump’s latest order banning travel from six predominantly Muslim countries. They argue that the new order is only a slight rewrite …

Massive Manhunt, Jets Pound ISIS

Monday, November 16, 2015

War in Paris: French jets pounded Islamic State targets in Syria yesterday, even while a massive manhunt was underway for suspects in Friday night’s terrorist attacks in Paris. The bombing runs were focused on Raqqa, the city that is the …

Fire Causes Air Snarl, Police Bracelets Banned

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Flight: A fire believed to have been set yesterday by an employee at a Chicago air traffic control center created snarls all over the country and led to the cancellation of about 1,750 flights. Passengers were stranded. Authorities say the …

Air Strikes in Syria, Katie Bar the Door

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Allies Hit ISIS in Syria: In a major escalation, the US and its allies hit ISIS militants inside Syria early today in a combined attack using cruise missiles, drones, and precision-guided bombs in the area of Raqqa. The attacks targeted …

Dow Hits Ceiling, Snow Hits Midwest

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

National: The Dow Jones hit a daytime record high of 14,198.10 shortly after the opening bell this morning. It kept climbing. If the market holds the Dow could close at an all-time record high as investors pour money and their …