A grand jury charged Comey with 2 criminal counts — but rejected a third. Here’s what they say.

[ad_1] President Trump’s Justice Department charged former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday with lying to Congress, an unprecedented step against a longtime Trump foe that revisits controversies over the FBI’s Trump-Russia probe from nearly a decade ago. A grand jury in Northern Virginia voted to indict Comey on two counts: making a false statement…

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Cyberattack that crippled Nevada’s systems reveals vulnerability of smaller government agencies to hackers

[ad_1] Las Vegas — Nevada officials revealed Wednesday that personal information may have been compromised in what was described as a “sophisticated ransomware-based cybersecurity attack” that occurred Sunday in which hackers infiltrated government networkers and disrupted essential services statewide. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo had initially said Monday there were no signs personal data was stolen. However,…

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Judge gives Trump administration and Florida partial victory in “Alligator Alcatraz” case

[ad_1] A federal judge on Monday tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration and Florida state officials — though other challenges over “Alligator Alcatraz” are still pending.  Civil rights attorneys had sued the Trump administration…

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The Uplift: Chess champs – CBS News

[ad_1] Two young chess champions decide not to keep their prize money and instead give it to a cause that is close to their hearts. Plus, Steve Hartman shares his personal journey of bonding with a new family member, despite his hesitancy. See how he became a lovable dog dad, plus other heartwarming news. [ad_2]…

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