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Attacks in Lebanon, Iran stoke concern over wider war in Middle East
Veronaa/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Very different circumstances surround the assassination of a top Hamas strategist in Lebanon and the mysterious blasts in Iran that occurred this week, but the events have reignited the same lingering [Read More…]
Sudan’s RSF chief says he’s open to cease-fire talks, as conflict grinds on
Armed Sudanese civilians wave weapons and chant slogans as they drive through the streets of Gedaref city in eastern Sudan on Jan. 1, 2024. (AFP via Getty Images) (LONDON) — Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Chief [Read More…]
Biden to mark Jan. 6 anniversary by calling Trump a threat to democracy and freedom
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (VALLEY FORGE, Pa.) — In his first major campaign event of 2024, President Joe Biden on Friday, the eve of the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack [Read More…]
Psychedelic drug ibogaine shows preliminary promise for traumatic brain injury: Study
farmer images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In a small group of veterans diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury, treatment with a psychedelic drug, ibogaine was associated with improvements in daily function and mental health symptoms, [Read More…]
Why TGI Fridays will close multiple locations this year
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — TGI Fridays is starting off the new year by shuttering dozens of locations to support the restaurant chain’s long-term growth strategy, which it said includes appointing a former stakeholder [Read More…]
Jonathan Majors books first post-verdict interview with ABC News
ABC News/Michael Le Brecht II Jonathan Majors has booked his first interview since a jury found him guilty of assault and harassment of ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis exclusively sat [Read More…]
Shia LaBeouf confirmed into Catholic Church
ABC As previously reported, formerly embattled Transformers actor Shia LaBeouf has been committed to changing his ways, and apparently, the now clean-and-sober star has turned over a new leaf spiritually as well. According to a Facebook [Read More…]
Former Proud Boy involved in Jan. 6 who went on the run sentenced to 10 years in prison
FBI (WASHINGTON) — The former member of the right-wing extremist group, the Proud Boys, who went missing just before he was set to be sentenced for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on [Read More…]
One killed, five injured in shooting at Iowa high school; suspect also dead
avid_creative/Getty Images (PERRY, Iowa) — A student was killed and five people injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Perry High School in Iowa, officials said. The suspected shooter — a student at the high [Read More…]
New York City announces lawsuit against bus companies sending migrants to city, seeks $708 million
Jason Marz/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a lawsuit against 17 bus and transportation companies helping to send asylum-seekers to the city as it deals with major budget [Read More…]
More than 6,700 pounds of raw ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns
Grace Cary/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The final food recall of 2023 could still be in some people’s fridges or freezers, so it’s time to check on any raw ground beef you may have on [Read More…]
‘Oppenheimer’ director Christopher Nolan says a Peloton coach once dissed his movie to the class
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images “Everybody’s a critic” as the saying goes. Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan told a room full of legitimate critics in New York City Thursday about the time he learned that adage the [Read More…]
Oprah, Hailee Steinfeld, ‘Barbie”s America Ferrera added to Golden Globes presenters list
CBS/Dick Clark Productions The Golden Globes has announced another round of presenters for Sunday’s awards telecast. The Color Purple‘s producer Oprah Winfrey will be among those getting some time at the podium, the organization announced, [Read More…]
Trump’s businesses received millions from foreign entities during his presidency, House report says
IronHeart/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump’s businesses received millions of dollars from foreign entities located in 20 different countries during his presidency, according to a new report released Thursday by Democrats on [Read More…]
At least one killed in shooting at Iowa high school; suspect also dead
avid_creative/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least one person was killed and others injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Perry High School in Iowa, according to law enforcement officials briefed on the situation. The [Read More…]
Get rid of post-holiday clutter: How to recycle unwanted toys
Koron/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The influx of new stuff that makes its way into homes over the holiday season can be overwhelming for families, but so can figuring out what to do with it [Read More…]
Haley downplays Iowa, says New Hampshire voters will ‘correct’ caucuses
adamkaz/Getty Images (MILFORD, N.H.) — Nikki Haley is facing backlash for comments she made to a New Hampshire crowd that its primary voters have the opportunity to “correct” the results of the Iowa caucuses set [Read More…]
Trump wants special counsel held in contempt for allegedly violating stay in Jan. 6 case
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked the judge overseeing his federal election interference case to hold special counsel Jack Smith and members of his team in contempt [Read More…]
Connecticut woman becomes first non-resident to use Vermont’s medical aid in dying law
Maskot/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A Connecticut woman will be the first non-resident of Vermont to use the state’s medical aid in dying law on Thursday morning, according to local reports. Lynda Bluestein, a 76-year-old [Read More…]
Steven Yeun confirms Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ exit, shares “how sorry” he was to leave
ABC/Paula Lobo To Variety, Beef Golden Globe nominee Steven Yeun has both confirmed his rumored involvement in Marvel Studios’ team-up movie Thunderbolts as well as his regrets he had to quit the project. It wasn’t [Read More…]