A brown-hair Irish teenager was the first to walk on the gangplank with her two brothers in tow on to Ellis Island at 10:30 am New Years Day. She entered through the humongous doors, describes by the New York Tribune "a little more than business shed". This girls name was Annie Moore and she was the first foreigner to ever step foot on Ellis Island. It was discovered in 2006, that Annie Moore, who died in the streetcar accident was born and raised in the United States. The massive immigration station that Annie passed through was consumed in flames, though not lethal, on June 15,1897. The fire burned all registry listing book who had every immigrant who ever landed in New York


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Facing growing North Korea nuke threat, Trump vows: 'It won't happen!'

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President Donald Trump wrote a message to the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, about his latest missile threats. Trump tweeted. "China has been taking out massive amounts of money & wealth from the U.S. in totally one-sided trade, but won't help with North Korea. Nice!"  Trump and his verbal missiles after the 32-year-old North Korean leader said on a televised New Year's Day a speech. This speech is about his military is on the brink of testing its first intercontinental ballistic missile. This missile a rocket that is powerful enough to be equipped with nuclear weapons and reach any part of the US.

Derek Carr ruined after a broken leg on Christmas eve. "Blue 80, set, hut." as soon as he got the snap a player came and grabbed him and sacked him.  Twisting him 360 degree with his eyes filling with fear and him saying  " its broke, its broke. its broke." repetitively. 

With one little broken leg every fan and player with the Oakland Raiders heart was rippped out not knowing what to do for the rest of the games.

Carrie Fisher's Death

2016 was considered by many the worst year of their lives. Many bad decisions and crazy radicalities were commuted during this year,  including the deaths of some very beloved legends. Just as the glimmer of hope had shone through as the ability to have faith in the new year of 2017. On December 21st, the actress known as Carrie Fisher died. She was a great role model to many, having grown up in an alcoholic household, yet still pushing through to good. To many, she was known as the beloved Princess Leia from the Star Wars series. It is still not exactly known what the cause of death was. It's being debated wether it was a Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, or her past drug abuse when she was slightly younger. To make the matter even heavier, her mother was seriously grieving her daughter, when she passed away the next day. The world is grieving their deaths, as millions tell the late Carrie, "May the force be with you."

South Korea speeds up creation of Kim Jong Un 'decapitation unit'

      
      South Korea is ratcheting up its rhetoric against Pyongyang with a new threat: Come at us, and we'll cut off the head of the snake. The country is speeding up plans to set up what some call a "decapitation unit," a brigade specifically tasked with targeting North Korea's "wartime command," including leader Kim Jong Un, according to a South Korea Defense Ministry official.

U.S. puts Osama Bin Laden son on terror watch list

                The State Department said Thursday that one of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden's sons has been placed on a terror watch list, noting that he has threatened terror attacks against the US.The department said that on August 14, 2015, Hamza bin Laden was officially announced by al Qaeda senior leader Ayman al-Zawahiri as a member of the terror organization. That same year, in an audio message released by al-Zawahiri, Hamza bin Laden called for "lone offender attacks against US, French, and Israeli interests in Washington, D.C.; Paris, France; and Tel Aviv, Israel." 

US puts Osama Bin Laden's son on terror watch list

Son of terrorist Osama bin laden has been put on the terrorist watch list.  On August 14 2015 he officially joined terrorist organization Al Qaeda. 

He has done several things that increased suspicion around him including: an audio message calling for attacks against US, French, and Israeli interests in Washington, DC. And in 2016 he created another audio message threatening revenge against the United States.

He was named a Specially Designated Global Terrorist which "imposes sanctions on foreign persons determined to have committed, or pose a serious risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of US nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States".

Article link: http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/05/politics/osama-bin-laden-son-terror-watch-list/index.html

Israel divided over conviction of soldier in manslaughter case

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports a pardon for Elor Azaria, who was a soldier that was convicted of manslaughter. This case is dividing Israeli society. Azaria will face up to 20 years in prison for shooting a Palestinian stabbing suspect. Azaria denies these charges, but Israel's military chief of staff said that Azaria had violated the military's code of conduct. Politicians are arguing  Azaria's actions were justified and that he should never have faced prosecution for killing what they said was a terrorist.

Africa in 2017: what to look out for.

The first election will be showing the process of replacing Dr. Nkosazana Zuma. Next, Paul Kagame will work to extend his 17 year reign as president. He is following the constitutional amendments allowing him to run for a third term in Rwanda. He won 93% of the vote in 2010 and is likely to be returned back to office. 

Dawsonville mother arrested, accused of depriving 3 kids











Authorities arrested a Dawsonville mother last month for what authorities said that she was depriving her three children.

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She was accused of willfully depriving three children of their health and well being, the mom's name is Susan Diane Neeley, investigators have also found out that she let her toddler wander over a mile away, in the evening, and in 52 degree weather. The sister's two siblings went missing after they went looking for her, all three were found at another home with the first daughter soaking wet. The mom was arrested and sent to the detention center and is facing many charges of reckless conduct and three of cruelty to children.

Pistol-Wielding Texas Grandma Runs Off Armed Intruder.

A 74-year-old Texas grandmother confronted an armed intruder with the help of her .38-caliber pistol, ABC affiliate KTRK reports.

Rebbie Roberson, 74, of Bowie County was seated in her recliner getting ready to watch the evening news when she saw a man wearing a mask and gloves break into her home.

"And when I started to get up, he was in here on me with a gun facing me right to my face," Roberson said.

To the intruder's shock, Roberson calmly walked over to a table and picked up her gun.

"So I had to walk right out in front of him," Roberson said. "I didn't know if he was going to kill me or what. I reached over there and grabbed this gun. And when I swerved around, I pointed it at him, and he ran."

With pistol in hand, she said, she pursued the suspect, firing several shots, which left holes in the walls of her home.

"I'm not sure I didn't hit him. I don't know yet. I sure tried. I sure was hoping," Roberson said.

She said the incident was the first and, hopefully, the last time she had to use her gun.

"That was the scare of my life," Roberson said.

Police say they are looking for a suspect in the incident, which didn't appear to result in any bloodshed.

"It could have been worse for both individuals, both the victim and the suspect," Bowie County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Jeff Neal said.

ABC News' Dominick Proto contributed to this report.

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21 caught after mass prison escape in Philippines; guard killed during attack

Earlier today, January 5, at North Cotabato District Jail in the Philippines, there was a massive jail break that led to the escape of 150 men. It all began at 1:15 A.M. this morning when over hundred armed men attacked the prison. they are believed to have been apart of a terrorist Islamic group that were planning on the attack on New Years' Day. One guard was killed and several were injured. So far 21 escapees have been found and five were killed during the gunfight. 

The mesentery: A 'new' organ you didn't know you had

The newly found organ that connects your gut to the rest of your body.Leonardo da Vinci depicted it as one contiguous organ, and it remained that way for centuries until 1885, when Sir Frederick Treves' findings presented the mesentery as fragmented amongst the small intestine, transverse colon and sigmoid colon.

Congressman's son dabs during official swearing-in photo

After the House Speaker Paul Ryan officially swore in the 115th Congress Tuesday, he began an hours-long photo op with members and their families.

Newly-minted Rep. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican, got more than he bargained for in his photo. Despite being a father of four with what is likely a finely-tuned nonsense radar, one of the younger Marshalls decided to take full advantage of his front and center position ... by dabbing.

Dabbing is an upper body movement -- made popular by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, and made embarrassing by former Rep. Loretta Sanchez during a political debate. Young Mr. Marshall did a textbook dab in the hallowed halls of Congress

The unit will be activated in the "event of war," the official said. Technically, South Korea and North Korea are still at war; they signed an armistice in 1953 but not a treaty.

The brigade was initially supposed to be ready in 2019, but the Defense Ministry now says it'll be established "by this year."

South Korea is ratcheting up its rhetoric against Pyongyang with a new threat: Come at us, and we'll cut off the head of the snake.The country is speeding up plans to set up what some call a "decapitation unit," a brigade specifically tasked with targeting North Korea's "wartime command," including leader Kim Jong Un, according to a South Korea Defense Ministry official.

INDIA AND CHINA GOING TO WAR

India and China have had many little wars over the border. It is a continuing problem between the two countries. These two countries hold about 2.5 billion people and it would be a crisis to have a major war between them. There has been reports there will be an all out war between them. Missiles have been shown to warn or worry China or any surrounding countries by India.

China tells Donald Trump to lay off Twitter

China tells Donald Trump to lay off Twitter

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It is a known fact that Donald Trump uses Twitter to vent and get his opinions out. Well, recently, China has told Trump that "The obsession with 'Twitter diplomacy' is undesirable," from the nation's news agency, Xinhua.

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Indiana agrees $7 million tax break to keep Carrier jobs in state: company. 

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Recently, President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence have received praise for convincing Carrier to keep 1000 factory jobs in the US, and it has been reported that Carrier will get $7 million in tax breaks in return. While this gesture is a step in the right direction with regards to saving the middle-class job market, offering tax breaks as an incentive to keeping jobs in the US is not a solid solution to the decline of middle-class jobs. I can see how it this act might demonstrate to what lengths Trump is willing to go to preserve US jobs, but it just isn’t enough for a lasting impact. This somewhat reminds me of the rampant corruption in the cities during the Gilded Age. In this case, the corporation is bolstering support for Trump with this act and receiving money in exchange. Likewise, in the Gilded Age, political machines were known for employing urban bosses to pay off city residents to receive their votes and gain influence in government. What are your thoughts on Trump’s exchange with Carrier? Do you think financial incentive would help in the cause of saving US jobs? Why or why not?