The violent legacy of a secret government operation lives on. Another weapon from Operation Fast and Furious has been found in the hands of violent armed groups in Mexico. The newest recovery happened on June 20 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Mexican police and military arrested nine people and confiscated ten weapons after a gunfight between two groups. […]
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Brexit: What’s it all about… Alfie?
Our cover story this week on Full Measure looked at what’s behind Brexit, what’s taking so long, and what it all has to do with us. Here’s the transcript of the report from London. Today, we begin with disgust over establishment politicians and division among the parties. We’re not talking about the U.S. but Europe […]
Not Yet, Brexit
Sunday on “Full Measure,” we’ll take you to London to dig into what’s really behind the British vote to exit the European Union, what’s taking so long, and what it has to do with all of us– and President Trump. We’ll also have an update on our reporting about federal tax dollars paying for sometimes […]
Baby zebra wears polka dots instead of stripes
The following is an excerpt from Smithsonianmag.com With their striking black-and-white stripes, zebras boast one of the most iconic coats of the animal kingdom. But every now and then, a zebra is born that doesn’t fit the striped mold. At the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, a tour guide and photographer named Antony Tira recently caught […]
Foreign dating site defrauds Americans out of millions
New Jersey man faces charges. One alleged victim took her own life. Crooks used online dating sites to defraud dozens of love-seeking victims to the tune of millions of dollars. That’s according to the U.S. prosecutors who arrested a 35-year old New Jersey man, Rubbin Sarpong. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Sarpong and his […]
The Greek Burden: the illegal immigration and refugee crisis in Europe
It’s not getting much attention here in the U.S. but Europe’s illegal immigration and refugee crisis is ongoing. In some places, like Greece, it’s worsening. The following is my investigation for “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.” You can watch the video by clicking the link at the end. While the U.S. grapples with illegal immigration […]
Europe’s illegal immigration and refugee crisis
You probably haven’t heard much about it lately but it turns out Europe is suffering its own illegal immigration and refugee crisis, and officials in at least one country tell me it’s near a breaking point. Sunday on Full Measure, we go to Greece on an eye-opening trip to pluck refugees from the Aegean Sea. […]
The Ebola outbreak is still going strong in the Congo
Ebola has not reared its ugly head in the U.S. since 2014. But the deadly virus is a major problem in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to an update this week from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the current Ebola outbreak there has reached 3,004 cases with 2,006 deaths. Although the illness […]
