Family in exile hopes to return to the United States By Aaron Nelsen January 30, 2018 Updated: January 30, 2018 8:50pm Photo: Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News Image 1of/12 CaptionClose Image 1 of 12 The Kobylecky family — Janet, 7 (from left); Thomas, 40; Teddy, 11; Yedid, 36; and Kimberly, 5 — at their home in Reynosa, Mexico. The Kobylecky family — Janet, 7 (from left); Thomas, 40; Teddy, 11; Yedid, 36; and Kimberly, 5 — at their home in Reynosa, Mexico. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News Image 2 of 12 Thomas Kobylecky, 40, shows action figures he customizes Sunday Jan. 28, 2018 at his home in Reynosa, Tamaulipus, Mexico. His wife Yedid's application for United States citizenship was denied years ago, and she was given a 10-year ban on applying after admitting she stayed in the … [Read more...] about Family in exile hopes to return to the United States
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Man admits to smuggling guns from United States into Canada
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Canadian man has admitted to smuggling handguns from the United States into Canada, including some that were left in a library that straddles the border of Vermont and Canada. Authorities say 40-year-old Alexis Vlachos, of Montreal, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Burlington. He could be sentenced to 20 years in prison. Court documents say that between 2010 and 2011, Vlachos worked with others to get about 100 handguns purchased from dealers in Florida into Canada, which restricts handgun ownership. Some of the guns were left at the Haskell Library by an accomplice. Vlachos then retrieved them and took then into Canada. Other guns were carried across a remote stretch of border. Vlachos' lawyer Paul Volk says the facts will be further developed prior to sentencing in May. … [Read more...] about Man admits to smuggling guns from United States into Canada
Here’s the salary of every governor in the United States
Matthew Michaels, provided by Published 10:34 am, Thursday, February 8, 2018 Tony Dejak/AP Hail to the chief of state. Zippia analyzed the salary of every governor based on information received from Ballotpedia. With this data, we can compare the 50 governors of the United States to see how much each makes. Recommended Video: Now Playing: Iran’s Supreme Leader on Tuesday (Jan. 2) accused the country’s enemies of stirring unrest as the death toll from growing anti-government protests rose to 21. More amateur footage of the demonstrations has surfaced. Several were released by FreedomMessenger, which describes itself as an "independent Iranian news agency seeking complete change of the Iranian regime by reporting on the human rights situation in Iran." One video showed an attack on a police station in Qahderijan, in the centre of the country, where six protesters were killed. Another showed protesters marching through Tehran, chanting "Death to the … [Read more...] about Here’s the salary of every governor in the United States
25 happiest cities in the United States
A street musician plays in Boulder, Colo., ranked as the happiest city in the United States. Photo Credit: Getty Images / River North By Chicago Tribune (TNS) Updated January 27, 2018 10:01 AM Many of us travel to experience new places, different cultures and nature’s wonders. It doesn’t hurt the travel experience if the locals are happy and friendly. National Geographic author Dan Buettner teamed up with the Gallup folks to design a study measuring happiness and applied it to come up with a list of the 25 happiest cities in the United States. Boulder, Colorado, came out No. 1 for its sense of community, access to nature, sustainable urban development and preservation policies. Additionally, the people in Boulder feel “active and productive every day,” according to the study. Here’s the list of the top 10 cities: 1. Boulder 2. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California 3. Charlottesville, Virginia 4. Fort Collins, Colorado 5. San Luis Obispo-Paso … [Read more...] about 25 happiest cities in the United States
‘A Brand New United States’: Pres. Trump Touts ‘Big, Beautiful Waterfall of Investment’ in America
Texas Mayor: Dems Who Boycotted Meeting With Trump 'Missed an Opportunity' 'I Love Trump': Uganda President Responds to Alleged 'S***hole Countries' Remark President Donald Trump spoke in Davos, Switzerland on Friday at the World Economic Forum, touting strong economic growth in the United States in his first year. Trump emphasized his "America First" stance in an address to the forum before taking a few questions, declaring "America is open for business." "As President of the United States, I will always protect the interests of our country, our companies, and our workers," he said. He went on to tout new investment in the United States, including a five-year, $350 billion commitment from Apple. Trump recalled telling Apple CEO Tim Cook he would not consider the economic boom "complete" until the tech giant started building plants in the U.S. "This has moved up very substantially. ... There's nothing like what's happening," he said, pointing out record lows in … [Read more...] about ‘A Brand New United States’: Pres. Trump Touts ‘Big, Beautiful Waterfall of Investment’ in America
Books in Brief: Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke; The United States v. Jackie Robinson by Sudipta Bardham-Quallen
YOUNG ADULT Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke; Clarion Books, 432 pages ($17.99) Ages 14 and up. ... This hilarious and unexpectedly poignant debut novel comes from a writer who works in the film industry, its whimsical narrative in the voice of 17-year-old Jane Sinner, interspersing journal entries and conversations (including many with an imaginary therapist) and unfolding rather like a screenplay. After an existential crisis, followed by expulsion from high school, Jane enrolls at Elbow River Community College to finish high school. On a whim, she lies about her age and signs up for "House of Orange," an online reality show as a way to get cheap rent, avoid living with her devout Christian parents, and, possibly, win a car and college scholarship, even if it means being on camera and having no privacy several hours a day. Hilarity ensues, as Jane comes up with a unique way to punish the housemate who is stealing her food from the refrigerator, forms an alliance with … [Read more...] about Books in Brief: Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke; The United States v. Jackie Robinson by Sudipta Bardham-Quallen
13 ways other countries are leaving the United States in the dust
Mark Abadi, provided by Published 5:17 pm, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Phil Cole/Getty Images Technological and social innovations mean things are changing quickly around the world. The United States is slipping behind other countries in key measures of progress. The US trails other nations in areas such as press freedom, passport strength, internet speed, and cost of education. But in a lot of ways, the United States is slipping in the world rankings. From the price Americans pay for education to the strength of their passports, there are plenty of ways people from other countries have it better. Local Channel Now Playing: Now Playing SAPD: Man catches 2 suspect breaking into car on West Side, opens fire Caleb Downs Kawhi Leonard's Relationship with Spurs Is Just Fine, According to His Uncle Sports Illustrated Shots fired call near Alamo Heights prompts large police presence Fares Sabawi UTEP athlete, SA native snubbed @lamTre_/ Twitter … [Read more...] about 13 ways other countries are leaving the United States in the dust
Company wants to turn Fountain Hills into watchmaking capital of the United States
Move over, Switzerland: Fountain Hills appears ready to become a new hub for watch manufacturing.Large-scale watchmaking has all but died out in the United States, but that could start to change with a new venture involving high-school students and adult workers in the East Valley, a small localcompany and one of India's giant conglomerates.FTS USA, a newly formed Arizona company, said it will start making watch components and finished watches at a campus of the East Valley Institute of Technology through a partnership with Titan Co., which will sell it parts, share technical expertise and use the venture to broaden the reach and familiarity of its products outside India.Titan, the world's fourth-largest watch manufacturer, is owned by the giant Tata Group, an Indian conglomerate with $100 billion in annual revenue whose many brands include Jaguar and Land Rover automobiles.The Fountain Hills venture will involve the assembly, … [Read more...] about Company wants to turn Fountain Hills into watchmaking capital of the United States
Oklahoma playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle receives United States Artist Award
It’s been something of a whirlwind of a week for Oklahoma playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle. Her play “Sovereignty,” inspired by her family history, is currently in previews at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., in advance of its official opening Wednesday, Jan. 24. The play, which was commissioned as part of Arena Stage’s “Power Plays” initiative, dramatizes two events — one in the 1830s, one in contemporary times — that threatened the sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation, of which Nagle is an enrolled citizen. Then, on Tuesday, Nagle learned that she was one of the recipients of the United States Artist Award, a $50,000 prize given in recognition of the artists’ contributions to their given discipline. And once “Sovereignty” closes, Nagle will travel to the other side of the continent to work on the world premiere production of her play “Manahatta,” which will be presented beginning March 28 as part of the Oregon … [Read more...] about Oklahoma playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle receives United States Artist Award
Mexican views of the United States drop to record low, poll finds
For the first time in more than a quarter-century, a majority of Mexicans hold negative views of the United States, according to polling data collected by the Mexico-based firm Buendia & Laredo in collaboration with the Chicago Council of Foreign Affairs and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars that will be released Thursday. The data suggests a dramatic turnaround in Mexican opinions about the country's northern neighbor in the last couple of years. In 2015, the Pew Research Center found that 66 percent of Mexicans held favorable views of the United States, while only 29 percent had unfavorable views. Two years later, those views had almost exactly flipped: 65 percent of Mexicans held unfavorable views of the United States in fall 2017, while only 30 percent held favorable views. Unsurprisingly, this shift coincided with the beginning of President Trump's term in early 2017. Trump has been a frequent and vocal critic of Mexico on matters … [Read more...] about Mexican views of the United States drop to record low, poll finds