New York City so far this year has recorded a 10-day stretch with no slayings and a 24-hour period without even a nonfatal shooting, stabbing or slashing — evidence that it’s on its way “to becoming an incredibly safe city,” NYPD Commissioner William Bratton said […]
Ukraine Crisis
4:21 PM: Pentagon estimates that Russia has around 20,000 troops on the ground already in Crimea. 4:17 PM: Attackers thought to be Russian have left an air base near Sevastopol in Crimea after a reported confrontation with Ukrainian troops inside. Via SkyNews 3:56 PM: Two […]
Ukraine Crisis
11:50 PM: US President Obama, Japanese Prime Minister Abe agree Russia’s intervention in Ukraike has threatened world peace, White House says. Via Reuters 10:42 PM: Russian soldiers training in Canada given 24 hours to leave country due to Ukraine crisis. Via CTVNews 7:44 PM: Russia […]
Ukraine Crisis
6:32 PM: Russian military were noticed near Sudak, Ukraine. Residents say they may be hiding in the forests. Via Twitter user @tsnua 6:27 PM: Russian forces NOT returning to barracks. Via CNN 6:07 PM: Russia is unlikely to pull back its forces in Ukraine’s Crimea […]