Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Van Houten, now 73 years old, “was released to parole supervision.” Her release comes …
Read More »Pence says “I don’t remember any pressure” on state governors after 2020 election
In an interview on Saturday with “Face the Nation,” former Vice President Mike Pence said that there was “no pressure involved” in former President Donald Trump’s requests for him to call former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey in the days and weeks following the 2020 election . The Washington Post reported …
Read More »Jalen Rose and Jeff Van Gundy among those laid off at ESPN
ESPN is cutting about 20 employees, including well-known network personalities such as former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy and former player Jalen Rose. The sports network on Friday confirmed that it is cutting employees, but didn’t specify the number of layoffs or the staffers who are losing their jobs. The …
Read More »Donald Santini, suspect in 1984 killing of Cynthia Wood, returned to Florida after arrest in California
A man arrested earlier this month in California has been returned to Florida to face charges in the 1984 killing of a woman, authorities said. Officials say Donald Santini, 65, had been serving as the president of a local water board in a San Diego suburb when he was finally apprehended. …
Read More »Cancer drug shortages could put chemo patient treatment at risk
Chattanooga, Tennessee — Carol Noon has an aggressive form of endometrial cancer. It’s treatable, but there is no time to waste. Due to a drug shortage, she told CBS News “there’s no guarantee” that the life-saving chemotherapy drugs she needs will be available throughout the course of her treatment. The …
Read More »Years before Titanic sub went missing, OceanGate was warned about “catastrophic” safety issues
Years before a tourist submersible went missing and was ultimately lost in what the Coast Guard called “a catastrophic implosion” on an expedition to explore the Titanic shipwreck with five passengers on board, red flags over safety issues emerged about the company that designed and operated the vessel. OceanGate, which charged $250,000 …
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A new advertisement from Never Back Down, a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential bid, is centered around his fight with Disney and taps into general conservative resentment toward what he often characterizes as “woke ideology.” The 30-second television ad which mimics the style of a fairy …
Read More »6 teenagers injured in Milwaukee shooting following Juneteenth festivities
Six teenagers were wounded when gunfire erupted in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon after Juneteenth celebrations had finished, officials said. The victims, four females and two males, ranged in age from 14-19, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said. None of the injuries were considered to be life-threatening. One of the victims, …
Read More »How will Trump’s lawyers handle his federal indictment? Legal experts predict these strategies will be key
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned at a Miami federal courthouse after being indicted last week. He faces 37 counts for his alleged mishandling of classified documents and U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump-appointed judge, will preside over at least the initial proceeding. Here’s what we may expect from …
Read More »Natalee Holloway family attorney sees “opportunity for the truth” as suspect Joran van der Sloot to appear in Alabama court today
Joran van der Sloot, the last person known to see Natalee Holloway alive, is set to face a judge in Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday. Van der Sloot was extradited Thursday from a prison in Peru, where he is serving a 28-year sentence for murdering a woman in 2010. Van der …
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