A New York State ethics panel voted Tuesday to rescind approval of former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 memoir, potentially setting up a legal showdown over millions of dollars in proceeds from the book. Members of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics voted 12-1 for a resolution stating that Cuomo’s July …
Read More »South Dakota House votes to launch “unprecedented” impeachment probe of state’s attorney general over deadly car crash
South Dakota’s House launched an investigation Tuesday into whether the state’s attorney general should be impeached for his conduct surrounding a car crash last year that killed a pedestrian. A sizable majority of the Republican-dominated House voted to have a committee prepare a report and recommend whether Attorney General Jason …
Read More »Travis Scott and organizers should have stopped Astroworld, Houston fire chief says
Travis Scott and the organizers of the Astroworld music festival should have stopped the event when they realized members of the crowd were in danger, Houston’s fire chief said in a new interview Tuesday. Eight people were killed, including two teenagers, when a crowd surged toward the stage. “Absolutely. Look: …
Read More »Judge allows video evidence found on electric devices of Josh Duggar, who faces up to 20 years in prison
A federal judge will allow videos found on electronic devices used by Josh Duggar to be used as evidence in his child pornography case. Duggar, who appeared on the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting” with his parents and siblings, was charged with two counts of downloading and possessing …
Read More »1 dead, 2 injured as fans fall from stands during Phish concert in San Francisco
This article originally appeared on CBS San Francisco‘s website. San Francisco – One person died and two others were injured in separate falls from upper-level seating during a concert at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday night featuring the band Phish. A San Francisco police spokesperson confirmed to …
Read More »“This case is about a predator:” R. Kelly’s racketeering trial begins in New York
R&B star R. Kelly masterminded a decades-long sex trafficking plot and used his fame to exploit girls, boys and young women, prosecutors alleged as his federal racketeering trial began in New York Wednesday. “This case is about a predator,” Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Maria Cruz …
Read More »Tiger Woods faces a difficult road to recovery, doctors say
Medical experts predict that Tiger Woods will have a difficult road to recovery following his crash in Los Angeles this week. The 45-year-old golf legend suffered “serious injuries” to his lower right leg and ankle, which required emergency surgery. The injuries caused “comminuted open fractures” to his tibia and fibula …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion writes New York Times op
Megan Thee Stallion wrote a New York Times op-ed addressing her activism and the disrespect Black women face. The editorial, titled “Why I Speak Up For Black Women,” explored Megan’s experience as a Black woman in hip-hop and explained why she’s no longer afraid of criticism. “In the weeks leading …
Read More »Jenny Slate is leaving role as biracial character on “Big Mouth” so a black actor can be cast
Netflix’s animated series “Big Mouth” is getting a recasting, the stars and creators of the show announced on Wednesday. Jenny Slate, who originally voiced Missy, a biracial character, said in a statement on Instagram she has “come to the decision” she can no longer play the role. Slate said she …
Read More »LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow top overall pick by Cincinnati Bengals
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, became the NFL draft’s top pick when he was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday night. Ohio State defensive end Chase Young was taken by the Washington Redskins as the second pick, followed by Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah, who went …
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