Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Aleksander Kwasniewski admits Poland hosted CIA ‘black sites’
Former Polish president Aleksander Kwasniewski said Wednesday that the CIA ran "black sites" against al Qaeda suspects on its soil — the first time he publicly acknowledged Poland's role in providing the U.S. with secret prisons from which to conduct interrogations. Published December 10, 2014
Zacarias Moussaoui, 9/11’s ‘20th hijacker,’ says send me to Guantanamo
Most al Qaeda members want to avoid Guantanamo Bay detention center, Cuba. Zacarias Moussaoui wants to go there. Published December 10, 2014
Osprey’s successful rocket launch may bring big firepower upgrade
The MV-22B Osprey and its hybrid tilt-rotor aircraft may soon get a significant firepower upgrade after a successful test-fire of short-range guided and unguided rockets mounted outside the aircraft's cockpit window. Published December 10, 2014
Chinese engineer charged with trying to steal U.S. fighter jet technology
A Chinese engineer has been charged with trying to steal documents on the F135 engine used in the U.S. F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program. Published December 9, 2014
Nano drone a Kickstarter success; Personal paparazzi Zano devices ship in 2015
The personal paparazzi nano drone has arrived, thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign for Torquing Group Ltd. Published December 9, 2014
James Comey refuses to say ‘never’ again to FBI media impersonation
When it comes to media impersonation, FBI director James Comey will never say never. Published December 9, 2014
Facebook AI plan: Prevent drunk users from posting embarrassing pictures
Facebook is working on implementing artificial intelligence into the popular social media platform to protect its users — from themselves. Published December 9, 2014
Angela Merkel on Vladimir Putin: He acts the way he does to ‘prove he’s a man’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is willing to play Sigmund Freud, particularly when the target of her psychoanalysis is Russian President Vladimir Putin. Published December 9, 2014
Marines storm Los Angeles — for urban combat training
U.S. Marines have stormed Los Angeles — for urban combat training. Published December 9, 2014
Iraqis to Chuck Hagel: Send in more U.S. heavy weapons, air power
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Tuesday the fight against the Islamic State group will require more U.S. air power. Published December 9, 2014
North Korea blasts Christmas tree near border as ‘despicable psychological warfare’
North Korea is irate at its neighbor to the south for its decision to allow Christians to erect a 30-foot Christmas tree roughly two miles form the border. Published December 6, 2014
Akai Gurley’s aunt: Al Sharpton only sees ‘political gain’ in Brooklyn shooting
The Brooklyn shooting death of Akai Gurley caught the attention of the Rev. Al Sharpton, but at least one member of the family wants him to stay far away. Published December 6, 2014
Islamic State claims to have ‘dirty bomb’
The Islamic State group's Twitter account posted that it is now in possession of uranium from Mosul University that it will use in a "dirty bomb." Published December 5, 2014
Army will take 160 female Ranger School volunteers
The U.S. Army's plan to conduct an integrated Ranger School assessment in 2015 is looking good — interest is so high that the number of female volunteers must be cut to 160 candidates. Published December 5, 2014
Sihai Cheng sent to U.S. on charges of exporting nuclear production devices to Iran
A Chinese man suspected of creating shell companies to illegally export U.S. commercial goods that are capable of being used in nuclear production has been sent to Boston by British authorities. Published December 5, 2014
Zhou Yongkang arrested; China’s former spy chief accused of leaking secrets
China has arrested its former spy chief, Zhou Yongkang, and expelled him from the Communist Party for leaking secrets and taking bribes. Published December 5, 2014
Benghazi report ‘full of inaccuracies,’ say CIA contractors
The House Intelligence Committee's report on the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya is being challenged by two CIA contractors who were there when it happened. Published December 4, 2014
Congress cuts pensions for generals, admirals that ballooned during wars
Lawmakers and Pentagon officials have agreed to cut pensions for three- and four-star generals and admirals that ballooned during the course of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Published December 4, 2014
De Blasio’s Eric Garner comments anger police union
New York City's police union isn't happy with Mayor Bill de Blasio's recent comments on a grand jury's decision not to indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner. Published December 4, 2014
Bill Cosby stripped of Navy’s honorary Chief Petty Officer title
The U.S. Navy has stripped Bill Cosby of an honorary title bestowed upon him in 2011 due to an ongoing barrage of sexual assault allegations. Published December 4, 2014
