Trump administration to collect DNA samples from detained migrants

The US government plans to collect the DNA of all migrants detained after entering the country illegally, officials said Wednesday. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is developing a plan to take DNA samples from each of the undocumented immigrants and store it in a national database for criminal DNA profiles, they said. Speaking to…

Kurds abandon fight against Isil as Turkey attacks with air power and artillery deep into Syria

The West’s Syrian Kurdish allies announced on Wednesday that they were halting all operations against Isil as they rushed their forces to face the long-awaited Turkish assault on northeast Syria.  Turkey unleashed a wave of airstrikes and artillery bombardment against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) along the Turkish border but also struck deeper inside Syria, possibly…

France has wolves in its sights as it demands Brussels’ blessing to shoot more 

France has demanded Brussels allows French farmers to shoot more wolves, as the population of the resurgent species surges across Europe.  Denmark, Estonia, Italy and Latvia also demanded extra flexibility in Brussels’ latest guidance on the protection of species in the EU’s Habitats Directive, according to meeting documents obtained by The Telegraph.  European Commission officials…

‘Shame on you’: Donald Trump condemned for comparing impeachment inquiry to ‘lynching’

Donald Trump faced a fierce backlash yesterday as Democrats and some Republicans condemned his tweet comparing the impeachment inquiry to a “lynching”.  The US president used the phrase, synonymous with the white racist mobs who murdered black people during a deadly chapter in US history, as he called the impeachment process invalid.  Democratic congressmen and…

Syrian Kurd spy ‘stole Baghdadi’s underpants for DNA test’

A Syrian Kurd undercover agent took a pair of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s underwear for DNA identification ahead of the US raid that killed the jihadist leader, a Kurdish official said on Monday. Polat Can, a senior adviser to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), published details of the intelligence work that led to the US…

Watch 600+ Perform In Washington National Cathedral Virtual Choir

WASHINGTON, DC — As Christians turned to virtual services on Easter, Washington National Cathedral celebrated in a memorable way. The cathedral livestreamed its Easter service on Sunday, April 12 and included a choir and orchestra with more than 600 participants. Click Here: Cheap QLD Maroons Jersey A little over halfway through the service, the Episcopal…

NYC Firefighter's Infant Daughter Dies Of Coronavirus: Officials

NEW YORK CITY — An FDNY firefighter and Education Department worker’s infant daughter died from novel coronavirus complications this week, according to officials and family. She was days shy of her 5-month birthday. Jay-Natalie La Santa, the daughter of firefighter Jerel La Santa and Lindsey Velasquez, died Monday morning, the FDNY Hispanic Society announced Thursday….

Long Valley School Nurse's Coronavirus Fight In 'Hot Zone'

LONG VALLEY, NJ – Long Valley Middle School may be closed due to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak, but school nurse Kim Pinto is still caring for patients. New Jersey Coronavirus Updates: Don’t miss local and statewide announcements about new coronavirus precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. The Washington Township School…

Anti-Gun Violence Advocates Pen Open Letter To Subway CEO

Click:98F52108507000 NEWTON, CT—Anti-gun violence advocates penned an open letter Monday to Subway’s CEO John Chidsey, urging him to do more to keep customers safe from the threat of gun violence. The request comes after nearly a dozen mostly-armed demonstrators protesting North Carolina’s stay-at-home order purchased sandwiches at a Subway in Raleigh on May 9. “We…