Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Climate change fears put wolverine on endangered species watch
The solitary, aggressive wolverine faces few threats in the wild — even humans tend to give the remote creatures a wide berth -- but it does need snow to create dens. Published April 6, 2016
Kamala Harris, California AG behind Daleiden raid, slammed for Planned Parenthood advocacy
California Attorney General Kamala Harris is facing conflict-of-interest accusations after launching a raid on pro-life activist David Daleiden's apartment even as she campaigns for Senate on a pro-Planned Parenthood platform. Published April 6, 2016
Mississippi religious-freedom bill protects businesses for denying services
Mississippi bakers, florists and photographers who want to avoid serving gay weddings for religious reasons can breathe easy -- at least for now. Published April 5, 2016
David Daleiden: Planned Parenthood footage seized when California authorities searched home
Pro-life activist David Daleiden said California authorities searched his apartment Tuesday and seized all video footage related to his explosive undercover investigation into Planned Parenthood. Published April 5, 2016
Planned Parenthood accused of finagling fetal donations with promises of AIDS, cancer cures
Planned Parenthood consent forms used to obtain fetal tissue from abortions are coming under fire for promising cures for diseases such as Alzheimer's and AIDS in what may violate federal guidelines on organ donations. Published April 5, 2016
Hillary Clinton feels ‘sorry’ for voters who believe Bernie Sanders on fossil fuel
The fracas over Hillary Clinton's ties to the oil-and-gas industry intensified Sunday as the Democratic front-runner said she feels "sorry" for young voters who believe the attacks by her rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Published April 3, 2016
John Kasich: Open GOP convention would be ‘fun,’ ‘cool’
Far behind rivals Donald Trump and Ted Cruz in the hunt for delegates, Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Sunday an open convention in July to pick the presidential nominee would be "fun" and "cool" from his perspective. Published April 3, 2016
Ted Cruz captures first six GOP delegates chosen in Colorado
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Saturday picked up the first six of 37 Colorado delegates to be chosen before the Republican National Convention, giving his candidacy a boost entering this week's Wisconsin primary. The six delegates, three each from 1st and 6th congressional districts, shut out would-be delegates for businessman Donald Trump and Ohio Gov. John Kasich at party assemblies. Published April 3, 2016
RNC chief Priebus cites ‘posturing’ after Donald Trump weighs third-party candidacy
Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus insists that he doesn't think Donald Trump or any other GOP presidential candidate will make a third-party run if he loses the nomination. But if someone does, the GOP will be ready. Published April 3, 2016
Colorado marijuana company seeks naming rights for Denver Broncos’ Mile High Stadium
DENVER--One of Colorado's top marijuana businesses wants to keep the high in the Denver Broncos' Mile High Stadium. Published April 2, 2016
John Hickenlooper blocks Obama, opposes transfer of Gitmo detainees to Colorado
Colorado may have been President Obama's best bet as a destination for detainees from Guantanamo Bay given the lack of opposition from the Democratic governor, but no longer. Published March 30, 2016
Exxon climate change probe spurs Democratic AGs’ crackdown on dissenters
A coalition of Democratic attorneys general in 16 states announced Tuesday an unprecedented campaign to pursue companies that challenge the catastrophic climate change narrative, raising concerns over free speech and the use of state authority to punish political foes. Published March 29, 2016
War on Christianity feared as radical Islamists warn of more attacks
The deadly Easter Sunday attack by a suicide bomber in Pakistan has sent fears soaring of an expanding war on Christianity globally, even as the radical Islamic group behind the strike warned that more assaults on believers were in the works. Published March 28, 2016
California wages ballot fight over plastic-bag ban
LOS ANGELES -- California's first-in-the-nation statewide ban on reusable plastic bags could be sacked in November amid a brewing backlash over whether the measure's effectiveness outweighs its inconvenience. Published March 17, 2016
Anti-Israel BDS movement dealt series of setbacks in state legislatures
It's been a BDS year for the anti-Israel BDS movement -- bad, difficult and substandard. Published March 16, 2016
Emails show peer reviewer ‘not happy’ with Interior Dept.’s report on Gold King Mine spill
The federal engineer charged with reviewing the Interior Department's report on the Gold King Mine spill said he had misgivings about it but felt under pressure to sign off, according to emails released Tuesday. Published March 16, 2016
Farming, not fracking, likely causing methane levels to rise, study finds
A newly released international study finds that farming, not fracking, is the likely culprit behind rising global methane levels, undermining the Obama administration's crackdown on methane from oil-and-gas production in the name of climate change. Published March 14, 2016
Nancy Reagan mourned at presidential library
She devoted her adult life to protecting and caring for the man she loved, Ronald Reagan, but untold others demonstrated Wednesday that they also cared for her. Published March 9, 2016
Nancy Reagan funeral expected to draw four first ladies, including Hillary Clinton
Four first ladies past and present are scheduled to attend the Friday funeral of former first lady Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Published March 9, 2016
Five FBI agents under investigation for shots fired during deadly Oregon roadblock
Five FBI agents are under federal criminal investigation after one agent failed to disclose that he fired twice during the deadly confrontation with Oregon occupier Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, authorities said Tuesday. Published March 8, 2016
