‘Historic’ winter storm dumps 3 feet of snow, smashes records in West…
September 30, 2019
One week after summer's end, a "winter" storm began blasting parts of the West with up to 3 feet of snow, smashing records with low temperatures, heavy snow, strong winds and blizzard conditions forecast into Monday. Snow was piling up across parts of California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Nevada and Utah. The National Weather Service, calling the storm "historic," said temperatures in some areas would drop as much as 30 degrees below normal.
Hong Kong Protests Turn Violent as Beijing Beefs Up Troop Presence…
September 30, 2019
About 12,000 Chinese troops are now stationed in Hong Kong, according to reports. The weekend’s particularly violent spate of protests come just before the mainland celebrates the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on Tuesday. China previously vowed a severe response to the demonstrations, saying protesters were engaging in “terrorist activities.”...
3 of 4 prisoners who overpowered Ohio jail guards have been captured in North Carolina…
September 30, 2019
Three of four men who escaped an Ohio jail after overpowering two guards have been captured at a Red Roof Inn in North Carolina, authorities said early Monday... Authorities believe Lawrence L. Ree III accompanied the three men to North Carolina but was able to flee from officers when the others were arrested... The four men overpowered two female correctional officers by using a homemade weapon, authorities said. They were able to force open a secured door and escape about 12:14 a.m. Sunday, the sheriff said. The inmates were labeled "extremely dangerous" and believed to have been helped in their escape by at least one person on the outside, the sheriff's office said.
Whistleblower attorney says ’60 Minutes’ ‘misinterpreted’ key letter…
September 30, 2019
NEWS ALERT: 60 Minutes completely misinterpreted contents of our letter, which is now published online at https://t.co/HjmBrEQLEi. Nor have we, as we stated earlier today, reached any agreement with Congress on contact with the whistleblower. Discussions remain ongoing. https://t.co/3XSwmtuRrn
— Mark S. Zaid (@MarkSZaidEsq) September 30, 2019
Is @60Minutes now asserting it has a source other than letter our legal team sent to @ODNIgov?
Because if it doesn't, and I know it doesn't, then it is literally making stuff up. That helps no one, especially the #whistleblower.
The media should always accurately report facts. https://t.co/aRRgzHpVAG
— Mark S. Zaid (@MarkSZaidEsq) September 30, 2019