| 18.04.2024 06:38
Cellphone data proves Bryan Kohberger was not at home during Idaho murders
The legal team representing Bryan Kohberger, the suspect accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, has filed a court document outlining an alibi defense based on cellphone tower data. According to the filing, Kohberger's attorneys claim that he was out driving late at night and...
|
| 11.04.2024 04:59
Biden's State Dinner with Japan: Paul Simon to Perform, Spring Celebration
The White House state dinner honoring Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife featured a spring-themed menu inspired by American and Japanese cuisine, as well as decor evocative of a koi pond. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden celebrated the long alliance between the United State...
|
| 05.04.2024 12:20
New York City rattled by earthquake in Northeast
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area and much of the surrounding region on Friday morning, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting the quake centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Residents across the Northeast reported feeling the tremors,...
|
| 04.04.2024 14:25
Trump Appeals Court Ruling Allowing Fani Willis on Georgia Election Case
A Georgia judge has denied a motion to dismiss the election-related case against former President Donald Trump and 14 others in Fulton County, ruling that the First Amendment does not protect the defendants from prosecution. The judge, Scott McAfee, rejected the argument that the charges violated t...
|
| 03.04.2024 18:27
Judge denies Trump's request to delay hush-money trial
Former President Donald Trump's attempt to delay his criminal trial in New York related to a "hush money" payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels has been rejected by Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan. Trump had requested the trial be postponed until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on his clai...
|
| 03.04.2024 15:43
Capital riot leader with megaphone sentenced to over 7 years in prison
A Washington state man, Taylor James Johnatakis, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his role in orchestrating a mob's attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. District Judge Royce Lamberth described Johnatakis as a leader who played a sign...
|
| 03.04.2024 12:57
Officer acquitted in 2020 death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma is hired by neighboring sheriff's office
A former Tacoma police officer, Christopher Burbank, who was acquitted of murder in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who was shocked, beaten, and restrained face down on a sidewalk as he pleaded for breath, has been hired by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office in Olympia, Washington. De...
|
| 27.03.2024 14:35
Search for 6 Missing Workers Presumed Dead in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The US Coast Guard has suspended search and rescue efforts for six people who were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed early Tuesday following a major cargo boat collision. Recovery efforts are now underway for the missing people, who are presumed dead. Overnight search deemed unsafe:...
|
| 24.03.2024 03:25
The prevalence of gambling addiction in the US
The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara, has brought attention to the issue of compulsive gambling. Mizuhara was let go from the team after allegations of illegal gambling and theft from Ohtani, with debts exceeding $1 million. Ohtani's la...
|
| 22.03.2024 05:38
WWII Ghost Army finally recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
During World War II, a group of American military units known as the Ghost Army carried out secret missions using inflatable tanks, radio trickery, costume uniforms, and acting to outwit the enemy. Decades later, the group stepped out of the shadows as they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal...
|
| 20.03.2024 10:42
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to nearly $1 billion
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an astonishing $977 million ahead of Friday night's drawing, after no winning ticket matched all six numbers for the $893 million jackpot on Tuesday. The numbers drawn were 24, 46, 49, 62, 66, and the gold ball 7, with the prize money building for 29 consecutiv...
|
| 20.03.2024 05:44
Polygamous sect member pleads guilty in child sex scheme
A businessman named Moroni Johnson pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiring with the leader of a polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border, Samuel Bateman, in transporting underage girls across state lines. This marks the first conviction in a scheme authorities say was orchestrated to involve ch...
|
| 18.03.2024 23:12
Mother arrested in connection to son's body found in suitcase
A mother who had been wanted by Indiana police since her 5-year-old son's body was found inside a suitcase in 2022 was finally arrested in Los Angeles last week. Dejaune Ludie Anderson, 38, is accused of killing her son, Cairo Ammar Jordan, whose remains were discovered in a hard-shell suitcase in...
|
| 17.03.2024 21:38
It's March Madness: Legal Betting on Basketball Games on the Rise
North Carolina residents are gearing up for this year's NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments with a new twist - legal sports betting. For the first time, people in North Carolina will be able to place bets on the games through their smartphones and computers, joining a growing number of st...
|
| 17.03.2024 10:42
2 killed, 5 injured in Washington D.C. shooting
A mass shooting in Washington, D.C., early Sunday morning left two people dead and five others wounded, sparking a city-wide manhunt for the suspect. The shooting occurred near the intersection of 7th and P Streets in the northwestern part of the city, close to downtown. When at least four people a...
|
| 15.03.2024 04:54
Navarro Ordered to Report to Prison for Defying January 6 Panel
Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro has been denied his bid to delay his jail sentence on contempt of Congress charges by an appeals court in Washington. Navarro, who served as a trade adviser under then-President Donald Trump, was ordered to report to a federal prison in Miami by March...
|
| 11.03.2024 19:05
Trump requests delay in hush-money trial pending Supreme Court decision on immunity
Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsification of business records, is accused of directing his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to pay porn star Stormy Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about a sexual encounter she says they had a decade earlier. Trump denies the encounter with Daniels...
|
| 11.03.2024 02:27
Biden orders construction of temporary Gaza port for aid delivery
President Joe Biden is set to announce a significant initiative in his State of the Union address on Thursday night, revealing that the US military will be building a temporary port on the coast of Gaza to increase the flow of aid to Palestinian civilians in the enclave. The move comes amidst growi...
|
| 10.03.2024 18:15
Skier tragically dies in 600ft fall on Mount Washington
A tragic incident occurred on Mount Washington in New Hampshire over the weekend, as a backcountry skier fell nearly 600 feet down an icy ravine, resulting in her death. The skier, identified as 20-year-old Madison Saltsburg, was part of a group of three individuals attempting to navigate the treac...
|
| 06.03.2024 04:42
Bezos regains title as world's richest person, surpassing Musk
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has reclaimed his title as the world's richest person, surpassing Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a net worth of $200 billion. This marks the first time Bezos has held the top spot since the fall of 2021. Despite no longer running Amazon, Bezos still own...
|
| 29.02.2024 12:58
FAA sets deadline for Boeing to improve manufacturing quality and safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a stern directive to Boeing, giving the aircraft manufacturer 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality problems and meet safety standards after a panel blew off a brand-new Boeing 737 Max jetliner last month. The FAA's demand for a "comprehe...
|
| 28.02.2024 14:53
The Consequences of Skipping Leap Day: More Than You Think
As we approach Leap Day on February 29th, many may be wondering about the origins and significance of this unique occurrence. Leap year is a delight for calendar and math enthusiasts, as it adds a 29th day to February every four years. The concept of leap year exists to keep the months in sync with...
|
| 28.02.2024 14:07
Man accused of helping to kill more than 3,000 birds including eagles to plead guilty
A shocking case of illegal wildlife trafficking has come to light, as Washington state man Travis John Branson is set to plead guilty to helping kill over 3,000 birds, including eagles on a Montana Indian reservation, and then illegally selling their carcasses and feathers. Branson, along with a se...
|
| 26.02.2024 14:15
FTC sues to block $25B Kroger-Albertsons merger over price hike fears
The Federal Trade Commission, along with eight state attorneys general and the District of Columbia, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Oregon on Monday to block the proposed $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. The FTC alleges that the deal is anticompetitive a...
|
| 26.02.2024 09:21
DC in Protest of "Genocide"
A tragic incident unfolded outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Sunday afternoon when a U.S. Air Force member set himself on fire in an apparent protest against the Israel-Hamas war. The man, who has not been identified pending next of kin notification, was filmed yelling "Free Pales...
|
| 25.02.2024 18:34
Man Self-Immolates at Israeli Embassy in DC
A man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC, authorities confirmed. The Metropolitan police department responded to the incident on International Drive around 1pm to assist the Secret Service, who had already extinguished the flames. The...
|
| 17.02.2024 01:18
Tragedy strikes as firefighter dies in Virginia home explosion
A tragic incident unfolded in Sterling, Virginia on Friday night, as a house explosion claimed the life of one firefighter and left 11 other people injured. The explosion occurred around 7:40 p.m. local time, with firefighters from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue responding to the scene. Assistant C...
|
| 15.02.2024 13:09
Protestors pour red powder on U.S. Constitution enclosure, prompting evacuation of National Archives
In a shocking act of protest, the National Archives rotunda and galleries in Washington, D.C. were forced to close early on Wednesday afternoon after two climate change activists made a bold statement by dumping red powder on the encasement holding the U.S. Constitution. The National Archives, in a...
|
| 15.02.2024 10:59
Judge to Decide Fate of Georgia Prosecutor in Trump Election Case
Former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York will proceed as planned, with jury selection scheduled to begin on March 25, according to Judge Juan Manuel Merchan. This decision comes after discussions with the judge overseeing Trump's federal election interference case in Washington,...
|
| 13.02.2024 00:29
Trump seeks Supreme Court delay in immunity ruling for 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to extend a delay in his trial for attempting to overturn the result of the 2020 US election, claiming immunity from prosecution. His lawyers have filed an emergency appeal, urging the justices to pause a ruling made by a three-judge pan...
|
| 08.02.2024 14:09
FCC bans deceptive AI-generated voices in robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a decisive step in combatting the use of voice-cloning technology in illegal robocalls. In a unanimous ruling, the FCC has outlawed robocalls that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) voices, sending a clear message that the exploitation of this...
|
| 07.02.2024 01:30
California business linked to deadly listeria outbreak
A widespread listeria outbreak has prompted the recall of various dairy products, including ricotta cheese sold at Whole Foods. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed that Rizo-L??pez Foods, the manufacturer of the affected products, is voluntarily recalling a range of cheeses, yogurts...
|
| 07.02.2024 00:05
NTSB: Missing Bolts Led to Faulty Door Panel on Alaska Airlines Flight
In a recent report released by the U.S. safety board investigating the incident, it has been revealed that a door panel that flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on January 5th was missing four key bolts. This incident has caused a major safety and reputational crisis for Boeing, potentially...
|
| 06.02.2024 18:29
Ex-Doctor Charged With Manslaughter for Assisting in New York Woman's Suicide
An 85-year-old former doctor from Arizona, Stephen P. Miller, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter after allegedly aiding a person to die by suicide in a New York motel in November. Miller was arraigned on Friday and pled not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter, and first and...
|
| 05.02.2024 09:01
Boeing discovers additional problems on undelivered 737 MAX planes
Boeing, the embattled aircraft manufacturer, faces another setback as a worker at a supplier discovered a production issue with some of its 737 jets. The worker found misdrilled holes in the fuselages, potentially causing a delay in deliveries of approximately 50 aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems, based...
|
| 04.02.2024 00:47
Former Trump Official Shot in Critical Condition During D.C. Carjacking Spree
Former Trump administration official, Mike Gill, has tragically died after being shot during a carjacking spree in Washington, D.C. His wife, Kristina Gill, released a statement expressing the devastating loss felt by their family. She described Mike Gill as not only a devoted husband and father bu...
|
| 03.02.2024 19:58
Nikki Haley's South Carolina Campaign Faces Democratic Opposition
In the upcoming South Carolina primary, voters are faced with a dilemma. While some may be tempted to cast their ballots for Nikki Haley in hopes of narrowing her chances against Donald Trump, Democrats are urging their voters not to do so out of fear that she would be a more intimidating opponent...
|
| 03.02.2024 06:29
US Judge Delays Trial for Trump's Election Subversion Case
In a formal confirmation of what had been anticipated for weeks, Judge Chutkan issued an order scrapping the March 4 trial date for the case against former President Donald J. Trump. This decision came as no surprise, as the judge had been dropping hints about delaying the trial while Trump pursued...
|
| 31.01.2024 21:24
John Podesta appointed as Biden's new climate envoy
In a move to bolster the United States' commitment to addressing climate change on the global stage, President Joe Biden has tapped White House senior adviser John Podesta to take over as the top U.S. official on international climate issues. Podesta will replace special climate envoy John Kerry, w...
|
| 31.01.2024 13:40
PGA Tour secures $3 billion deal, players gain equity ownership
In a groundbreaking move for professional golf, the PGA Tour has announced a $3 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group (SSG), a group of billionaire sports team owners. The deal will establish a new for-profit entity called PGA Tour Enterprises, with players gaining access to over $1.5 bill...
|
| 31.01.2024
Broadway icon Chita Rivera passes away at 91
Broadway legend Chita Rivera, renowned for her captivating performances in iconic musicals such as "West Side Story," "Chicago," and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has passed away at the age of 91. Her daughter, Lisa Mordente, announced her death in a statement, but no further details were provided. R...
|
| 29.01.2024 13:11
Joni Mitchell, 80, makes long-awaited Grammy Awards debut performance
Joni Mitchell, the legendary singer-songwriter, will be making her highly anticipated debut performance at the Grammy Awards on February 4th. The Recording Academy and CBS made the announcement on Sunday, revealing that Mitchell will be taking the stage for the first time in her illustrious career....
|
| 29.01.2024 07:53
Stolen 'priceless' painting returned after 55 years: A remarkable history
A historic English painting that was stolen more than 50 years ago by New Jersey mobsters has finally been returned to its rightful owner after an extensive two-year FBI investigation. The painting, titled "The Schoolmistress," was created by renowned artist John Opie around 1784 and was taken from...
|
| 28.01.2024 19:25
Trial Begins for Jam Master Jay's Murder, Testing His Anti-Drug Image
Opening Statements Begin in Trial for the 2002 Killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay After almost two decades, the notorious and unsolved murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay is finally going to trial. This case is the first of three major rap star killings to reach the courtroom, leaving the hip-hop w...
|
| 24.01.2024 23:02
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max 9 planes for takeoff after inspection
Federal regulators have given approval for airlines to resume flying their Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners, which have been grounded since a side panel blew out of a plane in midflight earlier this month. The decision comes after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reviewed the incident on an Alas...
|
| 23.01.2024 18:45
Court denies Trump's appeal to lift gag order in election interference case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied Trump's request to have the full court examine the gag order, leaving him with the option to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The gag order, imposed by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in October, restricts Trump's ability to p...
|
| 23.01.2024 18:01
New York man found guilty of murder after 20-year-old woman was shot and killed when car turned in wrong driveway
In a tragic incident that shook the rural community of Hebron, upstate New York, Kevin Monahan, a 66-year-old man, was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. The incident occurred on a Saturday night in April last year when Gillis and her friends mistakenl...
|
| 23.01.2024 15:13
CBS newsman Charles Osgood dies at 91
Charles Osgood, the beloved CBS News journalist known for his wit and charm, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91. Osgood, who had been living with dementia, had an illustrious career spanning over 45 years at CBS News before retiring in 2016. Osgood was best known for his work on "CBS Sunday Mo...
|
| 23.01.2024 10:12
Remains of 16-year-old victim of Green River killer are identified
The King's County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) announced on Monday that the remains of the last-known victim of the Green River Killer have been identified as Tammie Liles, a Washington State teen. This identification brings closure to the case, as there are no other unidentified remains associated with...
|
| 22.01.2024 15:00
Washington state officers acquitted in death of Manuel Ellis to receive $500K to leave police department
Washington State Considers Ban on Hog-Tying Suspects After Death of Manuel Ellis In a move towards police reform, Washington state lawmakers are set to consider a proposal on Monday to ban the use of hog-tying as a restraint technique by law enforcement officers. This comes nearly four years after...
|
| view even more → |
