Oklahoma’s governor has spared the life of death row inmate Julius Jones just hours before his scheduled execution. Governor Kevin Stitt on Thursday commuted Jones’ death sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jones’ attorney, Amanda Bass, applauded the governor’s decision. “Governor Stitt took an important step today towards …
Read More »Kyle Rittenhouse jury views dramatic video of teen fatally shooting man at Kenosha protests: “He shot him!”
Kyle Rittenhouse shouted “Friendly! Friendly! Friendly!” as he was being chased by a man he eventually shot to death during street protests against racial injustice, a police detective testified – in a confrontation the defense portrayed as “the classic ambush.” Video took center stage Wednesday in the Illinois man’s trial …
Read More »Simone Biles lands historic vault ahead of competition return
Although gymnast Simone Biles hasn’t competed in more than 18 months, the four-time gold medalist showed in a video Friday that she’s still just as talented as ever. During podium training for the U.S. Classic, the 24-year-old was seen successfully landing a Yurchenko double pike — a dangerous and difficult …
Read More »Mumford & Sons member is “taking time away” from the band after praising right
Winston Marshall, the banjoist of Mumford & Sons, is “taking time away” from the band after he was criticized for supporting a book written by controversial right-wing writer Andy Ngo. “Over the past few days, I have come to better understand the pain caused by the book I endorsed,” Marshall …
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Rapper Jay-Z has posted bond for several protesters who were arrested in Wisconsin after authorities declined to charge the officer who fatally shot 17-year-old Alvin Cole. The teen’s mother, Tracy, was one of the dozens of protesters arrested in Wauwatosa on Thursday night. Jay-Z and Team Roc, the social justice …
Read More »Bubba Wallace on FBI probe: Tied rope was still “a noose”
The FBI on Tuesday said the noose discovered in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage over the weekend had been there since October 2019 and said it concluded that no crime had been committed. In a joint statement, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, …
Read More »Patti LaBelle honored in Philadelphia: City gets name wrong on street signs
Philadelphia honored singer Patti LaBelle with her very own street earlier this week. Unfortunately, the signs didn’t get her name right. The city’s Streets Department didn’t capitalize the “b” in the legendary soul singer’s last name on the signs that were put up before Tuesday’s ceremony on Broad Street. A …
Read More »Mally Mall house raided: Officers seize monkey at producer’s home in exotic animal trafficking investigation
Encino, California — An investigation into the trafficking of exotic animals led to a raid at the Encino home of hip-hop producer Mally Mall. CBS Los Angeles reports a search warrant was served early Wednesday in the 4000 block of Grimes Place by Los Angeles police officers and agents from …
Read More »Jussie Smollett police report: Chicago police reports cast doubt on actor’s claim he paid $3,500 for training sessions
New information revealed in redacted Chicago Police Department reports from the Jussie Smollett criminal investigation calls into question the actor’s claim that a check he wrote to two brothers for $3,500 was for fitness training, CBS Chicago reports. According to the documents, which CBS Chicago obtained through a Freedom of …
Read More »Selena Gomez: Woman charged with hacking actress’ email account
LOS ANGELES — A woman has been charged with 11 felonies stemming from the hacking of the email of Selena Gomez and one of the singer’s associates. Los Angeles County prosecutors said Friday that 21-year-old Susan Antrach of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, has been charged with five identity-theft counts, five …
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