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Despite Tucker Carlson’s claim, Capitol Police say they didn’t review Jan. 6 footage aired by Fox News
Tim Graham/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A new court filing claims that most of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 surveillance footage aired last week by Fox News host Tucker Carlson, which he used to downplay the [Read More…]
Here’s who’s made money amid the Silicon Valley Bank turmoil
IronHeart/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A string of bank collapses in recent days sent panic rippling through the financial sector, prompting an extraordinary U.S. government intervention to save depositors and a sharp drop for bank [Read More…]
Denzel Washington reportedly in talks to join ‘Gladiator’ sequel
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Academy Award-winning Gladiator director Ridley Scott‘s forthcoming sequel might just get more Oscar gold. Two-time winner Denzel Washington is in talks to join the epic, according to Variety. The Denzel news comes [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the countries are fighting for control of areas in eastern and southern Ukraine. [Read More…]
Over 29,100 years ‘lost’ in prison in wrongful convictions, database finds
WIN-Initiative/Neleman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Sidney Holmes, who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 400 years, was exonerated after 34 years in prison. Lamar Johnson was wrongfully convicted of a shooting without physical evidence connecting [Read More…]
Teen arrested in murder of transgender woman, second suspect remains at large
amphotora/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a transgender woman as Houston police continue to search for a second suspect. Marisela Castro, 39, was found lying in [Read More…]
Body camera footage released in fatal police shooting of anti-violence activist Najee Seabrooks
New Jersey Attorney General’s Office (NEW YORK) — Hours of body camera footage was released Thursday in the fatal police shooting of Najee Seabrooks, a New Jersey anti-violence activist who called 911 during an apparent [Read More…]
Irvo Otieno’s family, attorneys react to viewing police video for first time
Courtesy of Ben Crump Law (NEW YORK) — The family of Irvo Otieno, a man who died in police custody earlier this month, reacted to the recent death of the Virginia man during a Thursday [Read More…]
Hunter Biden files counterclaims against computer repairman over handling of infamous laptop
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images (WILMINGTON, Del.) — Attorneys representing Hunter Biden filed his answer and counterclaims alleging invasion of privacy in response to a defamation lawsuit brought by the Delaware-based computer repairman who they [Read More…]
Mike Pence doubles down on Pete Buttigieg ‘joke’ after White House asked him to apologize
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former Vice President Mike Pence doubled down Thursday on his controversial remarks aimed at Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s decision to take parental leave. The former vice president, thought to be [Read More…]
Michael Cohen ‘absolutely’ prepared to testify against Trump if he’s indicted
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, speaking on ABC’s Good Morning America Friday, said he was “absolutely” prepared for cross-examination in a potential trial after completing his testimony this [Read More…]
YouTube is restoring Trump’s channel after two-year suspension
KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — YouTube announced Friday it will restore former President Donald Trump’s channel. It’s been more than two years since Trump’s account was suspended following the Jan. 6, 2021, [Read More…]
‘Very unlikely’ Russia can recover anything useful from downed US drone, Pentagon says
U.S. Air Force, FILE (WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon on Thursday said it’s “very unlikely” that Russia would be able to recover anything useful from the U.S. drone brought down into the Black Sea after a [Read More…]
New report suggests COVID pandemic’s origins linked to raccoon dogs at Wuhan market
Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new report suggests the virus that causes COVID-19 may be linked to raccoon dogs that were illegally being sold at a wet seafood market in China. First reported in [Read More…]
Class action suit filed against Silicon Valley Bank’s parent company, executives
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — SVB Financial Group and top executives have been named in a federal lawsuit amid the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. [Read More…]
Regina Hall shares what’s next for her career and her St. Patrick’s Day plans
Courtesy of Jameson Irish Whiskey Regina Hall kicked off 2023 by going viral after presenting at the Golden Globes, what’s next for her though is little bit more low-key. “I’ve been really excited about producing,” [Read More…]
Boy Meets Wife: Ben Savage reportedly weds Tessa Angermeier
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for New York Comic Con Ben Savage and his longtime girlfriend, Tessa Angermeier, tied the knot in February, according to Us Weekly. “Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Savage, we couldn’t be happier [Read More…]
In Brief: ‘Banshees’ Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan could join ‘Gladiator’ sequel, and more
The Banshees of Inisherin‘s Barry Keoghan is in talks to star in Ridley Scott‘s untitled Gladiator sequel, alongside Paul Mescal, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Mescal will reportedly play Lucius, the son of Lucilla — [Read More…]
Lawmakers research AI to help better legislate tech
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-V.a.) is taking graduate classes to learn more about new technology. — ABC News Live (WASHINGTON) — With the rise of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, members of Congress are [Read More…]
Niall Horan of One Direction to perform at White House on St. Patrick’s Day
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Fans might call it the luck of the Irish! Singer-songwriter Niall Horan, who rose to fame as part of the international boy band sensation One Direction, will give a [Read More…]