Samuel Sheinbein, an American killer who fled to Israel in 1997, was shot and killed during a raid on an Israeli prison where he was serving a 24-year sentence. Special forces were called in to raid the prison when Sheinbein had taken a guard’s weapon, and shot three guards. Sheinbein fled the United States in […]
A 65-mile section of the Mississippi River has been closed off from maritime traffic after a barge carrying light crude oil collided with a towboat spilling oil into the river and nearby riverbanks. The U.S. Coast Guard is working to section off the oil spill to prevent it from spreading further down the river. Nobody […]
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The California State Assembly has unanimously passed measure AB 129 declaring Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as “lawful money.” Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin, Ripple, and Peercoin have gained popularity over the past year. To be clear, “lawful money” is different from “legal tender.” “Lawful money” describes any currency that is legal to use in […]