Phillip Swarts
Articles by Phillip Swarts
New York City building collapses while ablaze
New York City officials reported Thursday that a multi-story building collapsed in Manhattan's East Village while ablaze. Firefighters were already on the scene, but authorities have given no indication about potential casualties or injuries. Published March 26, 2015
DEA agents hired prostitutes paid for by drug cartels
Several Drug Enforcement Administration agents enjoyed sex parties with hookers hired by drug cartels, a watchdog report said Thursday, the latest in a string of investigations into sexual misconduct by government agents. Published March 26, 2015
Jeff Flake sets up bracket on government spending to call out waste of taxpayer money
Sweet Sixteen. Final Four. Egregious Eight. That's what Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake is calling his bracket of eight recent or ongoing government programs he's calling out as wasteful spending. Published March 25, 2015
Mars rover Opportunity marks milestone marathon
It may not be ready for the Olympics just yet, but one of NASA's Mars rovers has completed a landmark marathon trek across the surface of the Red Planet. Published March 25, 2015
Two officers killed in separate shooting incidents Tuesday
Tuesday was a bad day for law enforcement as two police officers were killed in the line of duty. Published March 25, 2015
Police unable to confirm gang rape at University of Virginia
Police said Monday they couldn't confirm the gang rape of a University of Virginia student detailed in a Rolling Stone article actually occurred. Published March 23, 2015
Man reported dead in Venezuela resurfaces in N.C., is arrested
A Jacksonville, Florida, man who was reported dead two years ago was arrested in North Carolina after police say he faked a terminal illness to duck millions of dollars of debt. Published March 23, 2015
Archaeologists believe structures uncovered in Argentina jungle might be Nazi hideout
A team of archaeologists believe they have uncovered a secret Nazi hideout deep in the jungles of Argentina. Published March 23, 2015
B. Todd Jones quits as ATF director amid backlash over proposed bullet ban
B. Todd Jones, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, announced he is stepping down Friday after nearly four years on the job. Published March 20, 2015
Iran nuclear negotiations cut short; Hassan Rouhani’s mother dies
Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program ended prematurely Friday with the announcement that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's mother had died. Published March 20, 2015
Yemen mosque bombings kill at least 130; Islamic State claims responsibility
Suicide bombers attacked two mosques in Yemen's capital Friday, killing at least 130 and injuring almost 350, officials said. Published March 20, 2015
Va. woman sentenced for making kids shoot her nude photos for prostitution ad
A Virginia woman has been sentenced to a year in prison for making her two young children take nude photos of her for an online prostitution ad. Published March 19, 2015
Tunisian authorities arrest nine in deadly museum attack; Islamic State claims credit
Tunisian authorities announced Thursday that they arrested four people directly connected to Wednesday's deadly museum attack, as well as five others who may be involved. Published March 19, 2015
Presbyterian gay marriage accepted by largest U.S. branch
The largest U.S. branch of the Presbyterian church announced Tuesday that it will accept same-sex marriage, but critics are concerned it could split the denomination. Published March 18, 2015
No charges for man who crashed drone onto White House lawn
A federal employee who crashed a drone onto the White House lawn will not face charges, prosecutors said Wednesday. Published March 18, 2015
Police arrest suspect in shooting spree that left 1 dead, 5 wounded in suburban Phoenix
A gunman killed one person and wounded five others Wednesday in a rampage that included a shooting at a motel, a carjacking and a home invasion at a nearby apartment complex. Published March 18, 2015
WWII planes to fly practice runs over National Mall in D.C.
D.C. residents could see World War II-era planes flying over the National Mall Wednesday as part of a practice for a memorial ceremony in May. Published March 18, 2015
Caroline Kennedy faces death threats in Japan: report
Japanese officials said Wednesday they are investigating death threats against Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan. Published March 18, 2015
Two gunman dead following attack that killed 19 at Tunisian museum
Tunisian authorities are still searching for three suspects on the run after gunmen attacked a museum, killing 19 people and wounding 22. Two gunmen and one law enforcement officer were killed in a shootout during a security raid. Published March 18, 2015
Storage owner sold military service members’ belongings while they were overseas, lawsuit says
A storage unit owner who is accused of selling service members' belongings while they were overseas is now facing a federal lawsuit. Published March 17, 2015
