Andy Borowitz | NRA Proposes Having Second Armed Teacher in Every Classroom to Stop First Armed Teacher From Misfiring

17 March 18 PM It's Live on the HomePage Now: Reader Supported News YES IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTRIBUTE: Simple reason: You, not some far removed funder built Reader Supported News. Most of you have been here for years. You know the drill, you know how we survive. You are here. You have the option at just $10./mo to skip the fundraisers entirely. Jump in here and help. / Marc Ash, Founder Reader Supported News Sure, I'll make a donation! Andy Borowitz | NRA Proposes Having Second Armed Teacher in Every Classroom to Stop First Armed Teacher From Misfiring  Andy Borowitz, The New Yorker Borowitz writes: "Hours after an armed teacher in a Northern California classroom fired a gun and injured a student, the head of the National Rifle Association proposed placing a second armed teacher in every classroom, to shoot the first armed teacher before he or she can do harm." READ MORE Donald Trump. (photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Former FBI Deputy Director Kept Personal Memos Regarding President Trump Eric Tucker, Associated Press Tucker writes: "Andrew McCabe, the onetime FBI deputy director long scorned by President Trump and just fired by the attorney general, kept personal memos regarding Trump that are similar to the notes compiled by dismissed FBI chief James Comey detailing interactions with him, The Associated Press has learned." READ MORE Gina Haspel leading a toast to Ambassador Hugh Montgomery at an awards dinner in October 2017. (photo: YouTube) Trump's New CIA Nominee, Gina Haspel, Faces Possible Arrest Warrant in Germany Over Torture Amy Goodman and Wolfgang Kaleck, Democracy Now! Excerpt: "On Tuesday morning, President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson via Twitter. In the same tweet, the president announced CIA Director Mike Pompeo, who is a close ally of the Koch brothers, would be nominated to become the new secretary of state." READ MORE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents making an arrest. (photo: Soluciones Magazine) Immigrant Parents of 6 Were Looking for Work When ICE Stopped Them. Minutes Later, They Were Dead. Elisha Brown, The Daily Beast Brown writes: "Santos and Marcelina Garcia left their home at dawn this week to search for work in the grape fields of California's Central Valley. Minutes later, they were dead after pursuit by federal immigration agents." READ MORE The Democrats claim they have heard 'many reports of political attacks' on career State Department employees, but had not seen evidence of how bad the situation was until now. (photo: Joshua Roberts/Reuters) Democrats Claim They Have Evidence State Department Staffers Were Targeted for Political Reasons Kathryn Watson, CBS News Watson writes: "Two top Democrats claim they have evidence staffers at the State Department were removed for political reasons. In a letter sent to White House chief of Staff John Kelly and Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan Friday, the Democrats said they have "extremely disturbing new documents" that top administration officials worked towards a 'cleaning' of employees who didn't support the president enough." READ MORE Marielle Franco. (photo: teleSUR) Brazil: Bullets That Killed Activist Marielle Franco 'Bought by Police' teleSUR Excerpt: "The 9mm bullets that killed Brazilian councilwoman and activist Marielle Franco were part of a lot bought by federal police in 2006, it has been revealed, as the country's top prosecutor confirmed she is tracking the murder investigation." READ MORE Easter Island. (photo: Valdimir Krupenkin/Depositphotos) Easter Island's Famous Statues 'Could Be Lost to the Sea Thanks to Climate Change' Rob Waugh, Yahoo News UK Waugh writes: "They're one of the most recognizable ancient relics on our planet - but the huge 'moai' statues of Easter Island are now under threat from climate change." READ MORE Contribute to RSN Become a Fan of RSN on Facebook and Twitter Update My Monthly Donation