Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Hillary Clinton pegged as ‘insider’ threat in Army unit’s OPSEC training
The Army has confirmed that one of its units highlighted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as an example of an "insider" threat to operational security. Published August 23, 2016
Air Force awards Lockheed $10B contract for next decade of C-130J ‘Super Hercules’ needs
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a $10 billion contract for the next decade's worth of C-130J "Super Hercules" needs. Published August 23, 2016
Cobra attack helicopters enter Libya to pound ISIS, U.S. confirms
The U.S. Marine Corps is deploying a time-tested weapon against the Islamic State terrorist group as it tries to hunker down in urban areas: Cobra attack helicopters. Published August 23, 2016
Marine special operators receive new ‘unconquerable spirit’ insignia: ‘Spiritus Invictus’
U.S. Navy SEALs have their iconic Trident insignia. Now, Marine Corps special operators have their own. Published August 23, 2016
Ryan Lochte vindicated? Judge says security guards hastily cleared of robbery charges
An Brazilian judge and emerging evidence from the Aug. 14 altercation between U.S. Olympic swimmers and Rio de Janeiro security guards appears to vindicate some of the athletes' claims. Published August 22, 2016
1962 Shelby 260 Cobra ‘CSX 2000’ sells for U.S. record $13.75 million at RM Sotheby’s auction
RM Sotheby's has set an auction record for the most expensive American car ever sold. Published August 22, 2016
Kobe Bryant turns venture capitalist: ‘Black Mamba’ launches $100M fund, Bryant Stibel
Kobe Bryant has a new gig in Los Angeles: venture capitalist. Published August 22, 2016
Gateway Grizzlies’ Brandon Thomas crushes grand slam — and his truck’s windshield: ‘Worth it!’
A baseball player launched a grand slam out of the ballpark Sunday and shattered his truck's windshield in the process. Published August 22, 2016
Indian ‘knife-eater’ swallowed over 40 blades; doctors say man had ‘wild urge’ to consume metal
Doctors in Amritsar, India, spent five hours pulling over 40 fold-out knives from a patient's stomach. Published August 22, 2016
Kim Jong-un’s North Korea launches ‘Manbang’ on-demand video service
North Korea now has its own version of Netflix. Published August 22, 2016
U-2 spy plane of Cold War fame may get futuristic upgrade from Lockheed — laser weapons
One of the most iconic U.S. airplanes of all time may soon be equipped with laser weapons. Published August 19, 2016
Syrian warplanes drop bombs near U.S. special operations forces; jets scrambled against Su-24s
American jets were scrambled Friday after two Syrian Su-24s conducted a bombing run near U.S. special operations forces. Published August 19, 2016
Bill Bennett, ‘The Book of Virtues’ author, claims ‘Never Trumpers’ suffer from ‘moral superiority’
The man who wrote "The Book of Virtues" told Fox News that "Never Trumpers" are vain voters who "suffer from a terrible case of moral superiority." Published August 19, 2016
Beer lover’s paradise: Stone Brewing to open ‘one-of-a-kind’ hotel dedicated to beverage
A California-based brewery will open a paradise for beer lovers in 2018. Published August 19, 2016
‘Donald Trump’ nude statues appear across U.S.; anarchist group targets billionaire
An anarchist group has found a new way to attack Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump: nude "emperor" statues. Published August 18, 2016
‘Overweight’ female talent yanked from Egyptian state TV: ‘It is humiliating’
Eight women who work for Egypt's state-owned broadcaster have been denied time in front of the camera because they are allegedly "overweight." Published August 18, 2016
Barrett Dahl, autistic Native American, says White House official attacked him over Redskins jersey
An autistic Native American man from Oklahoma is accusing a White House official of attacking him over a Redskins jersey during a school trip to Washington, D.C. Published August 18, 2016
Harley-Davidson, Marvel team up for ‘Super Hero Customs,’ celebrate Captain America
Iconic motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has teamed up with Marvel for a slew of new bikes inspired by superhero characters. Published August 18, 2016
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day calls Trump ‘f——-g Hitler’: ‘I wish I were over-exaggerating’
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is using promotional work for the band's upcoming album to liken Donald Trump to World War II's Holocaust engineer: Adolf Hitler. Published August 17, 2016
Austin Harrouff arrested after ‘face-eating’ killings; cops say student was ‘grunting and growling’
A Florida State University student is accused of fatally stabbing a married couple in their home and partially chewing off the husband's face. Published August 17, 2016