Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss announced on Tuesday that a plea agreement had been reached with President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, potentially avoiding incarceration or a trial. A federal judge must first approve the deal. What are the charges? Hunter Biden was charged with two misdemeanor tax offenses and a …
Read More »Inmate dies after “escape attempt” in New Mexico, authorities say
A man who was hospitalized with severe injuries after what an official called “altercations and an escape attempt” at a New Mexico county jail has been taken off life support and died, authorities said. John Sanchez, 34, was pronounced dead Friday at University of New Mexico Hospital, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s …
Read More »Bill Cosby sued by 9 more women alleging sexual assaults decades ago
Nine more women are accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault in a lawsuit that alleges he used his “enormous power, fame and prestige” to victimize them. The suit, filed Wednesday in federal court in Nevada, alleges that the women were individually drugged and assaulted between approximately 1979 and 1992 in …
Read More »South Carolina officer rescues woman mouthing “help me” during traffic stop
A police officer in South Carolina is being praised after her quick-thinking helped a woman who mouthed “help me” during a traffic stop. Her alleged kidnapper was wanted in a shooting nearby, police said. The North Myrtle Beach Police Department said Officer Kayla Wallace was patrolling in the early morning …
Read More »Recalled Boppy baby lounger now linked to at least 10 infant deaths
A popular baby pillow that was recalled in 2021 has now been linked to at least 10 infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday. Boppy’s Newborn Lounger was taken off the market almost two years ago after eight deaths were reported in connection with its use. …
Read More »Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Washington — The Justice Department has closed its investigation into former Vice President Mike Pence’s handling of classified documents and will not seek charges against him, multiple people familiar with the matter tell CBS News. CBS News has learned that in a brief letter, the Justice Department advised Pence’s attorney …
Read More »2 killed, 2 injured in shooting in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Two men are dead and another two are injured after a shooting early Wednesday morning in central North Carolina, local authorities said. No one has been arrested in connection with the incident, nor have police shared information about a possible suspect. Officers responded to a call reporting the shooting in …
Read More »Writers Guild asks Tony
Striking Hollywood writers have asked their fellow Writers Guild of America members who are up for Tony Awards not to attend the ceremony on June 11, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The WGA recently sent an email to guild members who are nominated for Tonys asking them to boycott the …
Read More »Senators urge Pentagon to investigate price gouging by military contractors after 60 Minutes report
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators asked the Department of Defense to launch an investigation into longstanding price gouging by defense contractors Wednesday. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Mike Braun (R-IN) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) said …
Read More »After debt ceiling meeting today with Biden, Speaker McCarthy expresses optimism
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy huddled in the White House once again on Monday evening, as time runs short for them to reach a deal on the debt ceiling. After the meeting concluded, McCarthy struck an optimistic tone, and said he intends to speak with the president every …
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