A church in Virginia paid off the student loans for 34 students. They did this, in part, by fasting for the month of January and donating the money. The caused raised over $100,000. Source of shared Link

The warehouse shooter in Aurora was being fired from his job. He injured 5 officers in the shootout. Source of shared Link

A former Melrose Place actress is facing more jail time in the 2010 accident that resulted in a death. The blood alcohol level was more than 3 times the legal limit. She already 2.5 years. Source of shared

Dollar stores are creating a problem for rural communities. Poorer areas are targeted by these stores which force out local retailers like grocers and clothing stores. Source of shared Link

Bezos and Amazon continue to take heat for their withdrawal from New York. The latest came from the Mayor who says that Bezos shafted poorer New Yorkers. The only trouble with this is it was local democrats

Pope Francis too a stand against the sexual abuse in the Church. He expelled Theordor McCarrick, the ex-Cardinal accused of sexual abuse. Source of shared Link

North Koreans braved freezing weather to pay respects and honor the birthday of Kim's father. Source of shared Link

Stockton started sending out $500 debit cards to select residents in a trial program that is being closely monitored. This is another in a series of basic income trials being conducted around the world.

President Trump declared a national emergency. He knows it will face legal challenges and might end up in the Supreme Court. Source of shared Link

The US government sent aid to Venezuela. It was rejected and not allowed into the country. In the meantime, the US is willing to meet with Maduro to negotiate his exit. Source of shared Link

Trades talks with the U.S. and China have ended. The latest round is coming up against a deadline of billions more tariffs going into effect. Source of shared Link

Two American women filed a lawsuit against the Border Patrol. They claim they were detained and asked to show ID after speaking Spanish in Montana. The agent said they do not have much of that up there.

Amazon and New York City parted ways. Activists who opposed the deal are doing a victory lap. This is something that could become a trend. Many feel Amazon overplayed its hand. Source of shared Link

The NFL reached an agreement with Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid. They filed suit claiming collusion on the part of NFL teams as a penalty to their kneeling during the national anthem. Source of shared

Mayor Bill de Blasio tore into Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Frida. The Congresswoman and other local politicians opposed the deal with Amazon causing the company to pull out of plans to erect another

Aurora police engaged an individual in a shoot-out. Reports are that a number of officers and civilians who were hurt. The suspect is in custody. Source of shared Link

Amazon is not going to build its second headquarters in New York. The company pulled out after the backlash from politicians and members of the community. The company said it would create 25,000 new jobs.

William Barr was confirmed as Attorney General replacing Jeff Sessions. He has taken a hard line on immigration and crime. There are areas he differs. Expect him to not go after pot growers. Source of

Andrew McCabe is creating a stir on his tour preceding the release of his book. In an interview with 60 Minutes he said that there were those he met with at Justice about starting the process to remove

The Senate passed a bill to avert another government shutdown. The President said he would sign this. There is a caveat, he will declare a state of emergency to get his wall funded. Source of shared Link