Douglas Ernst

FDA halts Dallas hospital from using Ebola-screening device

The Dallas hospital that treated Thomas Eric Duncan had a version of the Ebola-screening device used by the military in West Africa sitting on a shelf, but FDA guidelines prohibited staff from using it on the patient. Published October 17, 2014

British invasion of Utah national guard base sparks outcry

Members the Utah National Guard's 19th Special Forces Group allegedly hosted sexy British swimsuit models at their Draper compound. The deviation from their mission to train for paramilitary operations has been met with an investigation. Published October 17, 2014

Hunter Biden discharged from Navy Reserve for positive cocaine test

Hunter Biden has been discharged by the Navy Reserve after testing positive for cocaine use. Published October 16, 2014

Islamic State recruitment in Europe is accelerating, says U.S.

The United States is worried that the Islamic State group has ramped up its recruiting in Europe. Published October 16, 2014

Parents may be liable for their kids’ Facebook activity, Ga. court rules

A Georgia appellate court's ruling that parents may be held liable for their children's Facebook activity appears to have set legal precedent. Published October 16, 2014

Marine survives sniper shot to helmet without injury: ‘My ears are ringing’

A video of a U.S. Marine who survived a direct shot from a Taliban sniper to his protective helmet has gone viral online, garnering over 1 million views since being uploaded in late September. Published October 16, 2014

Marines go to ‘war’ with Korean army in epic drum battle

A "war" between U.S. Marines and the Korean army has gone viral online, except the two sides battle it out with drums instead of rifles. Published October 16, 2014

Special Forces to test new ultralight truck for complex missions

U.S. Special Forces operators needed an ultralight vehicle for complex missions, and General Dynamics Corp delivered the Flyer 72 Advanced Light Strike Vehicle. The Pentagon liked what it saw and asked the company to deliver nine vehicles for testing. Published October 16, 2014

Florida’s Gwen Graham says she would oppose ‘polarizing’ Nancy Pelosi

Florida's Democratic Party candidate for Florida's 2nd district wants it on the record that she would oppose a Nancy Pelosi candidacy for House Speaker if it ever came to a vote. Published October 15, 2014

OIG to audit FAA’s security protocols at Chicago air traffic control facilities

The Office of Inspector General announced Wednesday that it plans to audit the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) contingency plans and security protocols at Chicago air traffic control facilities. Published October 15, 2014

Stool bank pays for life-saving fecal samples: ‘Think of us as a blood bank, but for poop’

An MIT postdoctoral associate has created a nonprofit that pays volunteers to provide doctors with stool samples. Published October 15, 2014

Chuck Hagel suggests Army coastal defense mission to free up more Navy assets

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the Army should seriously think about adopting a U.S. coastal defense force. Published October 15, 2014

Army looking for recruits who ‘thrive in conditions of chaos’

At one time, the Army was looking for men and women who could become "Army strong." It's now specifically looking for soldiers who "thrive in conditions of chaos." Published October 15, 2014

Nuclear fusion breakthrough to bring planes with ‘unlimited’ range, says Lockheed

A team of researchers at Lockheed Martin Corp. have made a huge breakthrough in nuclear fusion and are looking for partners to fully realize the technology's potential. Published October 15, 2014

Kremlin moves to ‘liquidate’ Russia’s oldest civil rights group

Russia's oldest civil rights group will be 'liquidated' in the near future if the Kremlin has its way. Published October 15, 2014

‘Inherent Resolve’: Pentagon officially names mission against Islamic State

The mission against the Islamic State group finally has a name: Inherent Resolve. Published October 15, 2014

Russian hackers compromised NATO, Ukraine for years: report

A new report from the cybersecurity firm iSight Partners concludes that Russian hackers, likely acting with government approval, have been spying on NATO, Ukraine, and the European Union since 2009. Published October 14, 2014

Army tests new jungle boots with booby trap protection

The U.S. Army needs a jungle boot that can dry quickly while protecting its soldiers against booby traps favored by enemies in warm, wet regions. The Pentagon thinks it may have found a winner. Published October 14, 2014

UAE eyes $2.5B MRAP deal with Pentagon: ‘The Emiratis are gearing up. Iran. The caliphate’

United Arab Emirates is eying more than 4,500 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from the United States. Published October 14, 2014

Odierno ‘somewhat’ confident Iraqi army can defend Baghdad

Gen. Ray Odierno, the Army's chief of staff, told reporters on Monday that the world will have to "see what plays out" as the Iraqi army tries to defend Baghdad from the Islamic State group. Published October 14, 2014