Virginia House Democrats are deferring to law enforcement officials to carry out their investigation into accusations that Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax sexually assaulted two women. This comes after a delegate in the Virginia legislature backed down from calls he made to impeach Fairfax. Democrat Patrick Hope had threatened to introduce articles of impeachment against Fairfax, telling reporters that there is "no question that violent sexual assault qualifies as an impeachable high crime." Hope said that he had drafted language for his colleagues as a first step to take action against the Lt. Governor. But the Virginia House Democrats said in a statement on Tuesday that they believe the investigation into Fairfax should "proceed unencumbered and outside the political arena." They reiterated their calls for Fairfax to resign, but added "we are willing to work in a bipartisan manner with members of the General Assembly on a path forward."Lawyers for one of Fairfax's accusers, … [Read more...] about Justin Fairfax accuser speaks out as Virginia House Democrats end calls for impeachment
Barack Obama, Steph Curry team up for “My Brother’s Keeper” event
Former President Barack Obama and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry told a roomful of minority boys on Tuesday that they matter and urged them to make the world a better place. Obama was in Oakland, California, to mark the fifth anniversary of My Brother's Keeper, an initiative he started after the 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The death of the African-American teen sparked protests over racial profiling. Obama launched the My Brother's Keeper initiative during his time in office to address opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential, according to the Obama White House. Through the initiative, Obama's foundation is joining with cities and towns, businesses, and foundations who are taking steps to connect young people to mentoring, support networks, and the skills they need to find a good job or go to college and work their way into the middle class."We had to be able to … [Read more...] about Barack Obama, Steph Curry team up for “My Brother’s Keeper” event
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has security detail pull over driver for texting
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he was happy to be a "citizen patrol" when he directed his police detail to pull over a texting driver. The Democratic mayor says the traffic stop occurred Saturday while he was heading to a legislative event in Albany. The New York Post reports de Blasio saw a driver texting in the car next to his on the FDR Drive in Manhattan.De Blasio said on Tuesday that the woman needed an "on-the-spot education" about the dangers. The lesson included a ticket.It is illegal for New York drivers to use mobile devices. Fines can range from $50 for a first offense to $400 for more than three violations. … [Read more...] about NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has security detail pull over driver for texting
First cardiovascular-stroke hospital in Mekong Delta operational
The 100-bed Stroke International Services (SIS) Hospital was built at a cost of 500 billion VND (21.5 million USD) with state-of-the-art equipment (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – The Stroke International Services (SIS) Hospital, the first of its kind in the Mekong Delta, was put into official operation in Can Tho city on February 20. The 100-bed hospital was built at a cost of 500 billion VND (21.5 million USD) with state-of-the-art equipment, said Tran Chi Cuong, the hospital’s director. Cooperating with international medical schools and hospitals like the US-based University of Tennessee and Erlanger Regional Stroke Centre, as well as the Canada-based University of Toronto, the SIS Hospital is expected to become a training centre for domestic and foreign hospitals in the cardiovascular and stroke field. Dr. Nguyen Huy Quang, Director of the Ministry of Health’s Legal Department, highlighted the significance of the hospital, saying it has opened up opportunities for … [Read more...] about First cardiovascular-stroke hospital in Mekong Delta operational
Autopsy: Pen not properly closed when lion killed intern
BURLINGTON, N.C. — An autopsy report says an intern at a North Carolina animal preserve was killed by a lion whose pen wasn't properly closed. WRAL-TV reports authorities were told the lion was able to enter the same space as 22-year-old Alex Black because a large ball prevented the lion's pen from closing. Black was attacked by the lion at Conservators Center in Caswell County in December, and the report says she died from significant blood loss. Responding authorities killed the lion. The report says trainer Ashley Watts told authorities the lion had been locked in a pen within a larger enclosure, but the pen's gate was blocked by the ball. Watts said she tried to separate Matthai and Black by closing the pen, but the lion pulled Black into the enclosure. … [Read more...] about Autopsy: Pen not properly closed when lion killed intern