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Suspect wanted after using stolen ID to attempt to withdraw $1,400 from ATM in Pearland, police say
The Pearland Police Department is searching for a woman who is now wanted after reportedly attempting to use a stolen ID to take more than $1,000 out of a bank account in Pearland.
New voter ID rules raise concerns of fraud, ballot rejection
Republicans in Florida, Georgia and other states have seized on former President Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud to push ID requirements for voters to request or return mailed ballots.
#BoringButRadical: Ted Cruz responds to #SleepyTed kerfluffle and these are all the memes you may have missed so far in the internet melee over Bidenโs speech
Perhaps the biggest thing to come out of last nightโs address to Congress from Presidentย Joe Biden was those in the audience, and, in particular, Ted Cruz.
Two-thirds of voters say they wont get coronavirus vaccine right away or at all
Two-thirds of American voters say theyre not going to get a coronavirus vaccine, according to USA Today / Suffolk poll. Thats about 67% of voters who say they either will never get one or want the majority of other people to get one first before they do. Politics and operation warp speed are some of the reasons people claim to be hesitant about getting a vaccine. That operation was started by President Trump in an effort to get a vaccine available to the public at rapid speed. We need it now.Many scientists say they probably wont be able to prove effectiveness until 2021.
Out of the box: Umps eject Nats GM Rizzo from luxury suite
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, looks on from the dugout as a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves gets underway, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was tossed for yelling at umpires from a luxury suite in Atlanta on Sunday, with longtime crew chief Joe West saying, enough is enough.I wouldnt take that from a player. I wouldnt take that from a manager, West told The Associated Press. Rizzo was standing outside the box, high above the plate at Truist Park, without a mask and was barking toward the field. Rizzo has gotten steamed at umpires in the past, most notably at Citi Field in 2016 after a loss to the Mets.
LEADING OFF: MLB looks into GM's ejection, Brock mourned
FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo talks with members of the media during the team's "Winterfest" baseball fan festival in Washington. The Nationals and Rizzo finalized a multiyear contract extension Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Brock died less than a week after Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seavers death at 75. During their stellar careers, Brock and Seaver faced each other 157 times -- the most prolific batter/pitcher matchups for either star. Keuchel (6-2, 2.19 ERA) threw five scoreless innings, then was pulled after tossing a few warmup pitches before the sixth.
US wildlife officials aim to remove wolf protections in 2020
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Trump administration plans to lift endangered species protections for gray wolves across most of the nation by the end of the year, the director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday. The administration also is pushing ahead with a rollback of protections for migratory birds despite a recent setback in federal court, she said. Skipwith said the Fish and Wildlife Service was still evaluating the judges decision and planned to issue a final rule by the end of the year. The agency remains committed to making sure were not criminalizing these unintentional actions while stepping up efforts to protect migratory birds, she said.
What is a Real-ID, why you have to get it before the October deadline
In 2005, the Real ID Act was passed by Congress in order to set standards for state-issued driver licenses and ID. This means youโre going to need a new ID to get through airport security come Oct. 1. Your new driverโs license or ID will need a star on the top right corner. If you have not renewed yours since that time, you may need to renew yours in person at the DMV. What if I need to fly before I get a Real ID?