Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
California releasing lifers at record pace: ‘Russian roulette with public safety’
California has set a dubious state record since Gov. Jerry Brown took office — the largest number of prison inmates with life sentences released. Published February 25, 2014
Navy relieves commander of ship that ran aground in Black Sea
After running the USS Taylor aground in the Black Sea two weeks ago, the Navy has replaced its commander. Published February 25, 2014
Researchers create device that allows men, women to ‘swap’ bodies
Scientists in Barcelona have created a device that allows users to "swap" bodies with others in real time, using a headset that is able to trick male minds into feeling like a woman and vice versa. Published February 25, 2014
24 soldiers to receive Medal of Honor from White House
The White House announced on Friday that President Obama will award the Medal of Honor to 24 Army veterans for gallantry displayed in past conflicts. All but three of the recipients will be awarded the medal posthumously. Published February 21, 2014
Special Forces funding to be ‘reined in’ by Obama administration: report
Multiple defense sources have told the Army Times to expect "flat" funding starting in fiscal 2015 for special operations forces. Published February 21, 2014
Venezuelan President Maduro strips CNN of press credentials
CNN no longer has press credentials in Venezuela, courtesy of President Nicolas Maduro. Published February 21, 2014
‘Mighty Dragon’: China’s upgraded stealth jet ready for first flight
The third prototype for China's J-20 "Mighty Dragon" stealth fighter jet appears to be prepared to take its maiden flight at any time. Published February 21, 2014
Walter Ehlers dies; was last living D-Day Medal of Honor recipient
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society has reported that the last Medal of Honor recipient from 1944's D-Day invasion has died. Published February 21, 2014
Some members of civil-rights panel accuse EEOC of overreach on racism
Some members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights say that a federal panel is, in the interest of fighting racism, engaging in bureaucratic overreach and making it harder for businesses to avoid hiring felons. Published February 20, 2014
‘Loser keeps Bieber’ billboard raises stakes in U.S.-Canada Olympic hockey semis
When the U.S. men's hockey team meets Canada on Friday in the semifinals the stakes will be huge: the loser keeps Justin Bieber. Published February 20, 2014
Chicago goes ‘Minority Report’: CPD big on predictive policing
The Chicago Police Department is funding an idea straight out of the Hollywood movie "Minority Report": predicting crime. Published February 20, 2014
NSA lawsuits may lead to expansion of spying program
Lawsuits brought forth by National Security Agency spying revelations may actually prompt the agency to expand its controversial program — at least in the short term. Published February 20, 2014
Venezuelan opposition leader Lopez stands before judge
Venezuela's opposition leader, Leopoldo Lopez, went before a judge Wednesday to face terrorism charges while his supporters rallied outside the palace of justice. Published February 19, 2014
Look out, G.I. Joe: Edward Snowden gets own action figure
The infamous NSA leaker has been immortalized in plastic, courtesy of an Oregon-based company that makes the figures using facial reconstruction analysis. Published February 19, 2014
Iranian nuclear deal boosts its economy; political infighting risks long-term growth
A new report by a strategic advisory firm in Washington, D.C. reveals that since the United States and its allies signed an interim nuclear deal, the Middle Eastern nation's most important sector of its economy — energy — has seen a boost. Published February 19, 2014
China training for ‘short sharp war’ with Japan, Navy official says
Capt. James Fannell, the chief of intelligence of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, believes that China is training for war with Japan. Published February 19, 2014
Kate Upton in Zero-G: Sports Illustrated goes to 34,000 feet for photo shoot
Sports Illustrated wanted to do something special for next month's swimsuit issue, so it decided to blast Kate Upton to 34,000 feet above the surface of the earth for a Zero-G photo shoot. Published February 19, 2014
Iranian hackers entered ‘bloodstream’ of Navy network; ‘significant penetration’ took months to fix
An Iranian attack on the Navy's largest unclassified computer network that was first reported on in September managed to get into the "bloodstream" of the system — a much more serious breach of security than previous thought — officials now admit, the Wall Street Journal said. Published February 19, 2014
Wis. soldier suspended for disrespectful honor guard posts: ‘We put the fun in funeral’
A Wisconsin National Guardsman has been suspended after images of her and fellow soldiers disrespecting the funerals they were assigned to cover as members of the honor guard were posted on a social media site. Published February 18, 2014
Biker who taunted Texas police with ‘catch me if you can’ captured
Alberto Rodriguez taunted San Antonio police with a "catch me if you can" message on his Facebook account — and Texas law enforcement obliged. Published February 18, 2014
