Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Kateryna Bilyk, Ukrainian grandmother dubbed ‘The Punisher,’ trains for pro-Russian separatists
A 68-year-old math teacher in western Ukraine has taken part in volunteer training to take on pro-Russian separatists, should the day arrive. Published January 20, 2015
Russian spy ship’s arrival in Cuba coincides with U.S. diplomats’ work in Havana
Russia's Viktor Leonov spy ship docked in Cuba for a three-day stay as U.S. diplomats arrived in Havana to strengthen diplomatic relations with the communist nation. Published January 20, 2015
Bacon-scented scratch-n-sniff lotto tickets available in New Hampshire
For bacon lovers in New Hampshire, every lotto ticket they buy will be a winner. Published January 20, 2015
Islamic State using MANPADS against A-10 Warthogs in Iraq: report
The U.S. Air Force sent in its A-10 Thunderbolts II into Iraq for airstrikes against the Islamic State group. Now the terrorist organization seems to have answered with man-portable, shoulder-fired, low-altitude, infrared-guided, surface-to-air missile systems. Published January 20, 2015
Saddiq Al-Abbadi and Ali Alvi, al Qaeda-linked Yemeni nationals, to stand trial in U.S. court
Two Yemeni men linked to al Qaeda will stand trial in the United States over charges they conspired to kill Americans overseas. Published January 20, 2015
Marcus Luttrell’s Afghan savior, Mohammed Gulab, fights for asylum in U.S. as Taliban threats rise
The Afghan man who risked his life to save Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell in 2005 is now seeking asylum in the U.S. due to increased threats on his life by the Taliban. Published January 16, 2015
Papa John’s Pizza won’t fire female employee who shot armed robbery suspect in self-defense
A female employee of Papa John's Pizza who shot an armed robbery suspect in self-defense will not be fired by the company. Published January 16, 2015
China turns to citizen militias to patrol border with North Korea
A 310-mile stretch of land between China and North Korea will now be partially manned by Chinese citizen militias. Published January 16, 2015
800 Russians fighting with Islamic State, says Ilya Rogachev, diplomat
The head of Russia's Foreign Ministry's department for modern challenges and threats says at least 800 Russians are fighting with the Islamic State group. Published January 16, 2015
26 female Marines drop out of infantry officer course so far
The failure of two Marine Corps officers to to pass the Jan. 8 first-day Combat Endurance Test of the infantry officer course brings the tally of female dropouts to 26. Published January 16, 2015
Roswell’s doomsday fixer-upper: $295K Cold War property with missile silo excites buyers
Roswell, New Mexico has the market cornered on doomsday fixer-uppers. Published January 15, 2015
Air Force turns to National Guard, Reserve to help quell drone pilot crisis
The U.S. Air Force is turning to its National Guard and Reserve pilots to help quell its dearth of drone pilots. Published January 15, 2015
Colo. robber gives victim thumbs-up sign, walks away: ‘I know you’
A would-be robber gave the thumbs-up sign and canceled a convenience store heist just outside Denver when he recognized his victim. Published January 15, 2015
Angela Merkel boots Vladimir Putin, says Russian leader will not receive G-7 invite
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the next G-7 meeting, which she will host. Published January 15, 2015
Islamic State blitzkrieg: Germany tracking 50-member terror cell
German authorities are tracking an Islamic State terror cell suspected of having 50 members. Published January 15, 2015
Iraq complains: Obama coalition not doing enough to stop Islamic State
Iraqi officials are voicing displeasure with the efforts of the Obama administration and its coalition allies to help stem the tide of the Islamic State group. Published January 15, 2015
132-year-old Winchester Model 1873 repeating rifle found against a tree at Great Basin National Park
Archaeologists traversing Great Basin National Park in Nevada came across an interesting find: a 132-year-old Winchester Model 1873 repeating rifle. Published January 14, 2015
UVA fraternities, Alpha Tau Omega and Kappa Alpha, refuse rules crafted after Rolling Stone piece
University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan is facing opposition by two fraternities to new rules governing Greek organizations. Published January 14, 2015
U.S. Army makes history: Combined infantry division created with South Korea
The U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division is fusing with its South Korean allies in an unprecedented move. Published January 14, 2015
Saudi Arabia building 600-mile ‘Great Wall’ to keep out Islamic State
Saudi Arabia is taking a page out of Chinese history and building a "Great Wall" to keep out invaders. Published January 14, 2015
