Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
‘Eric Sheppard challenge’: U.S. flag stomped on for wanted student, self-proclaimed terrorist
A new "challenge" in support of a wanted Georgia college student and New Black Panther Party member encourages individuals to desecrate the American flag. Published May 1, 2015
Pentagon’s ‘smart bullet’ hits accelerating targets, enters new testing phase
The Pentagon's research arm tasked with creating breakthrough technology has improved on its "smart bullet," which can change trajectory mid-flight and hit accelerating targets. Published May 1, 2015
French soldiers accused of sexually abusing Central African Republic children: U.N. report
A leaked United Nations report accuses French soldiers deployed to the Central African Republic of sexually abusing children. Published May 1, 2015
Uber offices raided by Chinese police
Uber, the company behind the popular ride-sharing app, had its offices in south China raided by police Friday. Published May 1, 2015
Islamic State issues beard mandate for men in Mosul: report
Men in Mosul are reportedly living under a beard mandate issued by the Islamic State group. Published May 1, 2015
Obama’s ‘thugs’ comment ‘black-on-black crime,’ Baltimore pastor who gave Freddie Gray eulogy says
Baltimore Pastor Jamal Bryant, who delivered a eulogy for Freddie Gray, said Thursday that President Obama was guilty of "black-on-black crime" for calling the city's rioters "thugs." Published May 1, 2015
Ray Lewis erupts on Baltimore youth, rioters: ‘I can’t come back home, and this is it!’
Former Baltimore Ravens all-star Ray Lewis took to his official Facebook account on Tuesday to plead with young people to stop rioting in the city. Published April 28, 2015
Hillary Clinton gets gay-friendly social media avatar, 1 year after saying marriage is a state issue
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton changed her Twitter and Facebook avatars Tuesday to a gay-friendly, rainbow-colored version of her H-arrow campaign logo, less than a year after saying the issue should be left up to individual states. Published April 28, 2015
Baltimore riots: ‘Mother of the Year’ slaps son for trying to join fracas
Video of a Baltimore mother slapping her son amid the city's violent protests is going viral, with the woman winning praise for attempting to keep him out of trouble during the unrest. Published April 28, 2015
Authorities investigate possible crude rocket attack at U.S. Army base in Japan
Japanese authorities are investigating a possible attempted rocket attack at the U.S. Army's Camp Zama in Japan early Tuesday morning. Published April 28, 2015
Honus Wagner baseball card sells for $1.32M; Pirates star played from 1897 to 1917
A rare Honus Wagner baseball card sold for $1.32 million in an online auction on Monday. Published April 28, 2015
Zeta Beta Tau fraternity members spit on wounded veterans during Panama City retreat
University of Florida and Emory University fraternity members visiting Panama City, Florida, last weekend allegedly harassed wounded veterans in ways reminiscent of Vietnam War-era protests. Published April 24, 2015
Hezbollah drone airstrip discovered in Lebanon; aircraft used against rebels in Syria
Satellite imagery suggests that Hezbollah has constructed a drone airstrip in Lebanon, roughly 10 miles from Syria's border, to fly Iranian-made drones. Published April 24, 2015
Poland to pro-Putin ‘Night Wolves’ bikers: Don’t even think about crossing our border
Russia's pro-Putin biker gang will have to find another way to complete its scheduled trek from Moscow to Berlin since crossing Poland's border is no longer an option. Published April 24, 2015
Mayweather-Pacquiao tickets for sold-out MGM Grand fight reach $141K online
Boxing fans with deep pockets can still get tickets for the sold-out fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao — for up to $140,000 online. Published April 24, 2015
‘American Sniper’ events derailed by Muslim student complaints at University of Maryland
The University of Maryland joins the University of Michigan in the ranks of educational institutions with an "American Sniper" controversy. Published April 24, 2015
Al Qaeda terror ring broken in Italy; 20 suspects tied to possible Vatican plot arrested
Authorities in Italy said Friday that an al Qaeda terror ring has been broken up. Published April 24, 2015
Starbucks to open store in Ferguson, Missouri, ‘to create employment’
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz isn't backing down from the spirit of the company's widely mocked "Race Together" campaign — a new store will open in Ferguson, Missouri. Published April 23, 2015
Michael Bloomberg organization to pump $42M into 100 cities
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to pump $42 million into 100 cities through his charity organization. Published April 23, 2015
U.S. deploys more A-10s for fight against Islamic State group
The Islamic State group will soon be seeing a lot more A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft overhead. Published April 23, 2015
