Andrea Noble
Articles by Andrea Noble
Noor Salman aided husband Omar Mateen ahead of Pulse nightclub shooting, unsealed indictment charges
The widow of Orlando gunman Omar Mateen appeared in court for the first time Tuesday to face federal charges related to her husband's deadly rampage last summer at the Pulse nightclub. Published January 17, 2017
Noor Salman, wife of Orlando nightclub gunman Omar Mateen, arrested
The wife of Orlando nightclub gunman Omar Mateen was reportedly arrested Monday in connection with the deadly terrorist attack. Published January 16, 2017
Donald Trump inauguration: Security to guard against disruptions; no ‘credible’ terror threat
Between 700,000 and 900,000 spectators are expected to attend this year's presidential inauguration to watch Donald Trump be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, an event expected to test security personnel and draw at least 63 different demonstration groups, according to federal law enforcement officials. Published January 13, 2017
FBI, Justice Dept. investigated over Hillary Clinton probes
The Justice Department inspector general will review the FBI's handling of its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server, including Director James B. Comey's decision to publicly release information about the resolution of the case in July and his correspondence with Congress about renewing the probe just ahead of the presidential election. Published January 12, 2017
Loretta Lynch: Baltimore Police commit to reforms, oversights
Department of Justice and Baltimore officials announced Thursday that they have reached an agreement on a consent decree that will reform the city's police department, in part by setting policy guidelines to prohibit unlawful stops and arrests and unnecessary use of force, and to ensure stops are constitutional and sexual assaults are properly investigated. Published January 12, 2017
Loretta Lynch, attorney general, to announce consent decree with Baltimore over policing
The Justice Department will announce Thursday the details of a consent decree with the city of Baltimore for reforming the city's police department. Published January 11, 2017
VW pleads guilty in emissions scandal; 6 high-ranking employees indicted
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that Volkswagen will plead guilty to three felonies and pay $4.3 billion in civil and criminal penalties for its long-running violations of emissions standards and that six high-level VW officials have been indicted on charges connected to the deception. Published January 11, 2017
Police say racial clashes have hindered their duties
High-profile incidents of deadly use of force by police officers against black citizens in recent years have exacerbated tensions between police departments and communities of color and are contributing to an unwillingness by officers to conduct stops, according to research. Published January 11, 2017
James Comey: DNC denied FBI direct access to servers during Russia hacking probe
FBI Director James B. Comey, in his first public comments since the presidential election, said the bureau requested but was denied direct access to the Democratic National Committee's servers and other hacked devices as part of its probe of Russian hacking. Published January 10, 2017
Jeff Sessions’ victims’ rights support resonates
Civil rights groups, marijuana legalization supporters, and advocates for separation of church and state have fired off blistering critiques of Sen. Jeff Sessions in hopes of derailing his nomination as attorney general. But among those steadfastly defending the Republican lawmaker are victims' advocates. Published January 9, 2017
Markeith Loyd, suspect in Orlando police officer’s death, sought in massive manhunt
Florida law enforcement officials have launched a massive manhunt for a gunman suspected of fatally shooting an Orlando police officer. Published January 9, 2017
Esteban Santiago ID’d as gunman in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting: Report
Esteban Santiago and said the man was carrying a military ID card. The Florida Democrat said he received a briefing from Transportation Security Administration Administrator Peter Neffenger, who indicated authorities were fairly certain of the man's name but that they were not sure if the ID card he was carrying was authentic. The gunman was injured and is in custody, Mr. Nelson said. Published January 6, 2017
Shots fired at Ft. Lauderdale airport: Report
An airline passenger arriving at the Fort Lauderdale airport retrieved a firearm from his checked luggage and opened fire at a baggage claim Friday afternoon, killing five people and injuring eight others. Published January 6, 2017
Dylann Roof to jury: ‘Nothing wrong with me psychologically’
The white supremacist convicted of gunning down nine members of a South Carolina church during Bible study told jurors considering whether he should be put to death that there is "nothing wrong with me psychologically," according to media reports. Published January 4, 2017
Marijuana legalization supporters to hand out 4,200 joints at Donald Trump inauguration
Marijuana legalization activists in the nation's capital plan to hand out thousands of joints during President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as a way to raise awareness of about the fragility of legal pot under his administration. Published January 3, 2017
Nevada’s universal gun background check law deemed unenforceable, put on ice
A universal gun background check measure, approved by Nevada voters and touted as a victory by gun control advocates, was supposed to take effect after the clock struck midnight Saturday and residents rang in the new year. Published January 1, 2017
Times Square to be secured with truck barricades, ‘blocker vehicles’ for New Year’s Eve: NYPD
Security on New Year's Eve in Times Square will include barricades comprised of heavy-duty trucks, meant to protect the expected 2 million revelers from vehicle attacks similar to those carried out this year in Nice, France and Berlin, Germany. Published December 29, 2016
Deadly police ambushes at two-decade high: Report
The number of ambush-style killings of police officers in the U.S. reached a two-decade high this year, pushing law enforcement fatalities to their highest tally in five years, with 135 officers killed in the line of duty, according to a year-end report by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Published December 29, 2016
Stun gun lawsuits claim bans violate constitutional right to bear arms
Five states and several cities outlaw possession of stun guns, even for self-defense. But such bans could fall by the wayside in the coming year as Second Amendment advocates ramp up court challenges against jurisdictions that deem the weapons illegal. Published December 28, 2016
Massachusetts delays opening of recreational marijuana stores until July
While it's now legal to possess or home-grow marijuana in Massachusetts -- thanks to a ballot initiative passed by voters this year -- residents are going to have to wait longer to legally purchase the drug. Published December 28, 2016
