Friday, 8 May 2020

Wikipedia article of the day for May 9, 2020

The Wikipedia article of the day for May 9, 2020 is Target ship.
USS Oberrender (DE-344) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Lieutenant Commander Thomas Olin Oberrender, Jr., the engineering officer of the light cruiser USS Juneau, killed when that ship was torpedoed and sunk during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. Laid down in November 1943, launched in January 1944, and commissioned almost four months later, Oberrender commenced convoy escort duty in the Pacific in late 1944, with an interlude protecting escort carriers during the early stages of the invasion of Leyte. She was heavily damaged by the explosion of the ammunition ship USS Mount Hood at Manus and was repaired there during November. Returning to service in December, Oberrender served on anti-submarine patrol during the Battle of Okinawa, during which she was irreparably damaged by a kamikaze attack in early May 1945. She was decommissioned and sunk as a target late that year.

Thursday, 7 May 2020

FOX NEWS: House Intel transcripts: Unnamed 'special agent' said Steele was barred from helping the FBI


House Intel transcripts: Unnamed 'special agent' said Steele was barred from helping the FBI



In a recently released transcript of a House Intelligence Committee interview conducted during the Russia probe in 2017, an unnamed special agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said ex-British spy Christopher Steele was barred at one point from assisting the agency with its inquiry.

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FOX NEWS: Feinstein, after strong defense of Blasey Ford, questions Tara Reade's Biden sex-assault claim


Feinstein, after strong defense of Blasey Ford, questions Tara Reade's Biden sex-assault claim



Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., reportedly questioned Tara Reade's sexual harassment allegations against Joe Biden Thursday, calling them "absolutely ridiculous" while asking "where has she been all these years?"

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FOX NEWS: Graham on how the system failed Michael Flynn


Graham on how the system failed Michael Flynn



South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham weighs in on dropped Flynn case, leaked Russia probe documents.

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FOX NEWS: GOP lawmakers propose renaming Chinese Embassy street for coronavirus whistleblower doctor from Wuhan


GOP lawmakers propose renaming Chinese Embassy street for coronavirus whistleblower doctor from Wuhan



Republicans in the House and Senate introduced legislation this week to have the street in front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., renamed Li Wenliang Plaza to honor the Wuhan-based doctor-turned-whistleblower who had early on sounded the alarm on coronavirus.

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FOX NEWS: Hannity: Comey used Logan Act to squeeze Gen. Flynn


Hannity: Comey used Logan Act to squeeze Gen. Flynn



Comey's investigation found no collusion from anyone associated with Trump.

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FOX NEWS: Flynn attorney: This was a deliberate, malicious effort to destroy an honest man and get to Trump


Flynn attorney: This was a deliberate, malicious effort to destroy an honest man and get to Trump



Sidney Powell, attorney for Gen. Michael Flynn, reacts to DOJ dropping the criminal case on 'Hannity.

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FOX NEWS: McCabe admitted FBI was unable to ‘prove the accuracy’ of Steele dossier used for surveillance warrants


McCabe admitted FBI was unable to ‘prove the accuracy’ of Steele dossier used for surveillance warrants



Former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe admitted the FBI was unable to “prove the accuracy” of the Steele dossier, particularly the information used to obtain surveillance warrants on former Trump campaign aide Carter Page. 

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FOX NEWS: Michigan state representative escorted to work by armed guards as coronavirus measures spark protests


Michigan state representative escorted to work by armed guards as coronavirus measures spark protests



An African-American state lawmaker was flanked by armed escorts while walking to Michigan's Capitol building Wednesday following weeks of protests that saw armed demonstrators clad in tactical gear storm the building last month to demand the reopening of the state's economy and the rollback of social distancing measures. 

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FOX NEWS: Intelligence Committee releases Russia probe transcripts


Intelligence Committee releases Russia probe transcripts



Ed Henry breaks down documents that shed light on the Russia probe.

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