Monthly Archives: July 2020

Judge prevents federal officials from targeting journalists in Portland

Federal law enforcement officers, deployed under the new Trump administration executive order to protect federal monuments and buildings, confront protesters against racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, USA, July 18, 2020. Nathan Howard | Reuters Federal officials should not target journalists or legal observers at anti-racism protests taking place in Portland, …

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Jerry Taft, 33-year ABC7 Chicago meteorologist, dies at 77

CHICAGO (WLS) – Jerry Taft, who worked as a meteorologist at ABC7 for 33 years before retiring in January 2018, died peacefully on Thursday night surrounded by family members. He was 77 years old. Jerry is survived by his wife Shana and their children Skylar, Storm, Dana and Jay. While …

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