Morning Headlines for Tuesday, December 2, 2014
“Targeting ISIS’ black-market oil trade”
“Along the border between Iraq and Turkey, guards are keeping a watchful eye out for oil smugglers. Oil from the Islamic State’s territories feeds an estimated $1 million a day into the organization’s coffers and is an essential part of its financing. The smuggling routes are decades old, and corruption – in the oil fields, along the pipelines and across borders – provides significant economic incentives for many. But American-led airstrikes on Islamic State-controlled oil refineries are taking a toll on the organization.”
“Bill Cosby resigns from Temple University board”
“Bill Cosby stepped down as a trustee of his beloved Temple University following renewed accusations that he had drugged and sexually assaulted a string of women over many years.”
“U.S. military warned of possible Islamic State attacks at home: report”
“U.S. officials have warned military personnel that Islamic State forces may be planning attacks against them in the United States, ABC News reported on Monday. A joint intelligence bulletin sent to law enforcement agencies by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security urged members of the U.S. military to erase from their online social media accounts anything would draw attention from ‘violent extremists,’ or reveal service members’ identity, the news network said.”
“Hong Kong warns protesters not to return after clashes close government HQ”
“Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists forced the temporary closure of government headquarters on Monday after clashing with police, defying orders to retreat after more than two months of sustained protests in the Chinese-controlled city.”
“1 conviction against ex-Va. first lady tossed out”
“A federal judge on Monday overturned one conviction against former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell but affirmed several other corruption verdicts against her and her husband.”
“Obama considering Ashton Carter, others for next defense secretary”
“President Barack Obama is considering a variety of high-profile figures as his candidate to be the next U.S. defense secretary and replace the resigning Chuck Hagel, administration sources said on Monday.”
“Boehner to seek support for plan to avoid government shutdown”
“House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner will try to sell fellow Republicans this week on a government spending bill that avoids a shutdown fight but allows the party to strike back at President Barack Obama’s immigration order.”
“Case seeking job protections for pregnant women heads to Supreme Court”
“The Supreme Court’s decision has the potential to affect the lives of millions of women, who make up 47 percent of the labor force and often work during and late into their pregnancies. According to the Census Bureau, an estimated 62 percent of women who had given birth in the previous year were in the labor force.”
“U.S. attorney general to issue new guidance on racial profiling”
“U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said on Monday he would soon release new guidelines to limit racial profiling by federal law enforcement, a move long awaited by civil rights advocates.”
“Exclusive: FBI warns of ‘destructive’ malware in wake of Sony attack”
“The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned U.S. businesses that hackers have used malicious software to launch a destructive cyberattack in the United States, following a devastating breach last week at Sony Pictures Entertainment.”
“Boko Haram attacks with ease, causing death and mayhem in Nigeria’s provinces”
“A wave of attacks across northern Nigeria, including two on Monday — a suicide bombing at a market and an assault on security facilities — showed that the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram remained able to strike at will in the region, especially against civilian targets.”
“New York City plans focus on mental health in justice system”
“In an effort to reduce the growing number of inmates with mental health and substance abuse problems in New York City’s jails, the administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans on Monday to significantly expand public health services at almost every step of the criminal justice process.”
“Feds: Mercedes violated labor law at Alabama plant”
“The National Labor Relations Board has upheld a ruling that Mercedes violated federal labor laws by stopping United Auto Workers union supporters from handing out literature inside its Alabama plant.”
“President Obama wants to spend $75 million to buy police bodycams”
“The White House wants to spend $75 million to help purchase 50,000 body cameras for police officers around the country. The proposed initiative, called the Body Worn Camera Partnership Program, would provide a 50 percent match to local governments who purchase body cameras over a three year period.”
“Hong Kong protest founders surrender”
“The three original founders of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Occupy movement tearfully announced on Tuesday they would ‘surrender’ by turning themselves in to police and urged protesters still on the streets to retreat.”
“Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels agree new truce”
“Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels ‘agreed in principle’ on a ceasefire in one separatist province and were working to conclude a broader truce on Tuesday that would end nearly eight months of bloodshed.”
“Officials: Wife of IS leader detained in Lebanon”
“Lebanese authorities detained a wife and suspected son of the leader of the Islamic State group several days ago, and she is being questioned, two senior Lebanese officials said Tuesday.”
“A long-sought fugitive died four years ago in Syria, Nazi hunter says”
“A leading Nazi hunter said on Monday that Adolf Eichmann’s top lieutenant, long one of the world’s most wanted fugitives, died at least four years ago in Syria, where he had escaped justice and may have advised the government.”
“Taiwan leader quitting as party chief after polls”
“Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou said Tuesday that he is stepping down as chairman of the ruling Nationalist Party following stinging defeats in local elections over the weekend that cast a shadow over his pro-China policies.”
“Iran hackers target airlines, energy, defense companies: researchers”
“Iranian hackers have infiltrated major airlines, energy companies, and defense firms around the globe over the past two years in a campaign that could eventually cause physical damage, according to U.S. cyber security firm Cylance.”
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