Andy Armstrong

On August 16, 1993, in Columbus, Ohio, 37-year-old Doug Conely positioned a white plastic lawn chair at a residential intersection, pointing a .38-caliber revolver at his head. Following the arrival of law enforcement, renowned Columbus SWAT sniper Mike Plumb, a Vietnam War veteran, positioned himself for what would become one of the most remarkable demonstrations of marksmanship ever captured on camera. Equipped with a Steyr SSG PII and positioned about 82 yards away, Plumb took precise aim. Upon receiving the command, he fired a round directly through the cylinder of Conely's .38 Special. As the authorities tackled a stunned, now-disarmed Conley, the suicidal man said: "That was a great shot."

A little boy lives not far from the frontlines in Ukraine. Whenever he heard our combat helicopters flying near, he would run out and greet them with a Ukrainian flag. One day, the helicopter pilots landed near him to meet the boy and bring some presents for him and his family. 📹: Maks Pavlovskij via NV

BREAKING: Donald Trump gets nailed with bad news as New York Attorney General Letitia James pumps the brakes and demands proof that the company covering his $175 million bond is "financially sound." This is the last thing that Trump needed... In a new surprise filing with the court, James demanded the proof because she has serious concerns about Knight Speciality Insurance Company, the company underwriting the massive bond. The filing states that James "hereby takes exception to the sufficiency of the surety" and notes that the company is operating "without a certificate of qualification." New York law stipulates that such companies show that they're "solvent, responsible and otherwise qualified to make policies or contracts of the kind required." Knight Speciality Insurance Company operates out of California and so James doesn't have access to the required information. She is demanding that they produce adequate evidence to show that they can cover the amount if Trump loses his appeal. Please retweet and ❤️ if you stand with Letitia James — and consider joining the growing exodus to Tribel, a new pro-democracy social network that is exploding in popularity because Twitter and Facebook are trying to stop its growth — which is only making Tribel grow even faster. Please follow us on Tribel to get all of our breaking news alerts sent straight to your phone or computer by clicking the following link: tribel.app.link/okwPIHYCIqb

@DanRather As always, perfectly said. Trump is an immensely flawed human being. He possesses virtually every characteristic we teach children to not create or use. He’s not suitable to run a corner news stand let alone a country I emigrated to because I admired its core values.

A few people have asked why I vehemently oppose Trump. Let me make this perfectly clear. It's not about politics. I've voted for both parties. It's about me, as a patriot, rejecting a cheating, lying, racist, treasonous, fascist, and vile man who attacks the free press, and wants to lead the country I love. It's really that simple.

Last year, a young man named Harry wrote me a letter about what it’s like to live with a stutter. Tonight, I met him and his family in Milwaukee and shared some techniques I use to overcome mine. My message to Harry was simple: don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do.

Hillary Clinton on Voters who are upset about the choices in November: “Get over yourselves…. One is old and effective and compassionate, has a heart and really cares about people, and one is old and has been charged with 91 felonies… I don’t understand why this is a hard choice.”

@MarkHamill totally!

@LeaKThompson Absolutely true! A hideous lying fake.

@InsaneGraphic @fasc1nate Absolutely wonderful!

In August 2004, Merrian Carver set out on a week-long Alaskan cruise — but just two days into the voyage, her steward noticed that she had vanished. Her bed hadn't been slept in, though all of her belongings were still in her room. For the next five days straight, the steward reported Carver missing to his boss, who reportedly told him, "Just do your job and forget it." When the cruise ended and crew members realized that all of Carver's belongings were still onboard, they simply packed them up and donated them to charity. Cruise officials didn't secure her room, collect evidence, search the boat, or even contact authorities or notify Carver's family. When her father realized he couldn't get in touch with her, he reported her missing, but that was weeks after she'd disappeared. To this day, she's never been seen again and her fate remains a complete mystery.

@fopminui @fasc1nate There is a truly great guy.

When Kurt Russell was a kid, he worked with Charles Bronson. On discovering it was Bronson's birthday, Russell gave him a gift. Bronson took the gift and left without a word, leaving Russell worried he had upset him. Later, Bronson called Russell to his dressing room and quietly said he had never received a birthday gift before. Bronson grew up very poor, with fourteen siblings, and worked in mines from a young age, never completing school or experiencing much kindness. Bronson was touched by Russell's gesture. He later gifted Russell a skateboard for his birthday, and they became lifelong friends.

@fopminui @fasc1nate Fabulous! A very nice idea.

On August 1, 2009, Dalia Dippolito of Boynton Beach, Florida, got into the passenger seat of a red sedan for a clandestine meeting and told the driver she wanted him to kill her husband. She offered him $7,000, and he responded that he'd already bought the gun. They agreed on a date and time when she would be at the gym to establish an alibi.⁠ ⁠When Dalia arrived home from her workout on the day of the planned murder, her house was a crime scene. Police told her that her husband was dead and she broke down in tears right there on the street. Officers consoled her and escorted her to the station for a debriefing and explanation. There, she continued to sob in horror and disbelief — until the man she believed to be dead came out from behind a doorway.⁠ ⁠ The whole operation had been a setup. The hitman was an undercover cop and her husband himself was in on the sting — with the entire saga had even been recorded for an episode of "COPS."

@timecaptales @fasc1nate Fantastic! One tough, very cool woman.

@DanRather Absolutely beautifully said. A bully in one situation is invariably a bully in every situation. He’s a pathetic, tasteless and heartless clown. What has happened that people still admire him? He has inspired the very worst of a great nation.

At a campaign rally in Georgia, Trump mocked President Biden’s stutter. Again. While Trump gives a new meaning to the term “bully pulpit,” the dim glow of the newsroom has taught this reporter that there are things the media can do when a candidate’s speech turns to vitriol: Hold up a mirror to every instance of Donald Trump’s bullying, to his “Truth Social” posts, his rally tirades, his late-night rants. They should all be divulged to the public for scrutiny. To combat the difficulty of covering Trump’s absurdities when they become too repetitive, here are a couple of thoughts: The media should examine the effects the taunts have on members of groups Trump has targeted. Think of the people who might be harassed because a bully who is also a presidential candidate says it’s ok. The media could also highlight data that shows how bullying negatively impacts society as a whole, much like hate speech. Most importantly, don’t allow any candidate to normalize bullying tactics. Call them out on it. Right away. Every time.  Meantime, let us hope that the gentle forces of kindness and empathy — or at least civility — may prevail. ↓

@bestofmoennig Beautiful! Inside and out!

The movie stunt profession owes a huge shout out of thanks to David Leitch and Greg Smrz. They’ve both moved the possibility of an Oscar for movie action closer than it’s ever been before. Since both began leading this quest the potential for success has become real.

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Forget all the police suspect chase scenes you know.

@Enezator Wow! Both riders have some incredible skills. I would think the passenger will never, ever want to ride on a bike again! That ride must have absolutely horrible for them.