It's not easy to become a commercial airline pilot. You need to log countless hours in the air and pass numerous tests before gaining the requisite experience to land a commercial airline pilot job. All this hard work, however, could be lost in an instant if you are convicted of a drunk driving offense.
Airline pilots and drunk driving convictions: What happens?
Bill Cosby's sentence for sexual assault: Too lenient? Or too heavy-handed?
His lighthearted, family-friendly image long gone, comedian Bill Cosby is serving a prison sentence of three to ten years at a state correctional institute in Pennsylvania. The sentence came down months after Cosby was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a young woman. With good behavior, he'll likely serve only three years.
Should Kavanaugh nomination go forward in light of serious allegations?
It's one of the biggest marks a president can leave on the judiciary: a Supreme Court nomination. And Trump has a narrow window of time to get his pick - federal appellate judge Brett Kavanaugh - confirmed. The Supreme Court term begins October 1st, and the looming midterm elections threaten to disrupt the GOP's dominance in the Senate.
What should I do if the police pull me over?
If you're a North Carolina motorist, at some point in time, you'll probably get pulled over a by a police officer. This can be a nerve-wracking experience because police can appear intimidating, and they have the capacity to arrest you or give you a costly traffic ticket, so it's understandable if you're nervous. Nevertheless, it's important that you keep your wits about you during the traffic stop and adhere to the following advice:
North Carolina sheriff's candidate charged with marijuana crimes
A sheriff's candidate and his son have been arrested and accused of committing drug crimes in Caldwell County. The 63-year-old man and his 30-year-old son were brought into custody by the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office after an investigation into their activities that lasted a month.
What constitutes an 'aggravated' drunk driving charge?
An accusation of aggravating drunk driving is an elevated form of DUI offense that comes with more severe punishments for those who are convicted of the crime.
Nike's endorsement of Kaepernick raises interesting questions, renewed controversy
Nike has never been known for abstaining from controversy, political or otherwise. The company recently stepped square into the middle of the fray by making Colin Kaepernick the face of their 30th-anniversary "Just Do It" campaign.
