Seven Virginia deputies have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Irvo Otieno while he was in custody, court records said. The Henrico County Sheriff’s deputies turned themselves into the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations on the morning of Tuesday, March 14, …
Read More »Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on March 12, 2023
On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Treasury Secretary Janet YellenRep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of CaliforniaRep. Michael McCaul, Republican of TexasChristopher Krebs, cybersecurity expert and analystNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan in Washington. …
Read More »JetBlue CEO “disappointed” but “not surprised” as DOJ aims to block merger with Spirit Airlines
As U.S. authorities responsible for enforcing antitrust laws prepared to take action to block JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said the airline was disappointed but not caught off guard. “We’re disappointed, but we’re not surprised,” Hayes said Tuesday on “CBS Mornings.” “We said when we got …
Read More »3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home
Three children were killed and two others were wounded at a home in Italy, Texas, on Friday afternoon. Around 4 p.m., the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office received a call to the 300 block of south Harris Street in Italy, Texas, about 43 miles from Dallas. Multiple victims were found on …
Read More »Top Democrats push Fox News to stop promoting “propaganda” about 2020 election
Washington — The Democratic leaders in the House and Senate are urging top executives at Fox Corp. and Fox News to direct the network’s hosts to stop pushing baseless claims and “grave propaganda” about the 2020 presidential election, warning that continuing to spread these narratives is harmful to the nation. …
Read More »Michael Jordan sneaker collection goes on sale at Sotheby’s; could sell for tens of milions
Sotheby’s is slated to sell one of the most valuable collection of individual sneakers ever brought to market. The so-called “The Dynasty Collection” consists of six single Air Jordan sneakers, each of which was worn by NBA star Michael Jordan in the championship games that clinched titles for the Chicago …
Read More »California bill that would hit oil profits gets stuck in the political mud
After gas prices in California soared to more than $6.40 per gallon last summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom led a charge against an industry he said is “ripping you off.” Months later, however, it’s not clear if California’s Legislature is following him. Newsom, a Democrat, called lawmakers into a rare special …
Read More »Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years for rape, sexual assault in California
Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced in California to 16 years for sexual assault. Weinstein is already serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York for criminal sexual assault and third-degree rape. Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench sentenced the 70-year-old Weinstein in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom …
Read More »David Jolicoeur, widely known as Trugoy the Dove of hip hop trio De La Soul, dies at 54
David Jude Jolicoeur, known widely as Trugoy the Dove and one of the founding members of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul, has died. He was 54. His representative Tony Ferguson confirmed the reports Sunday. No other information was immediately available. In recent years, Jolicoeur had said …
Read More »Former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death assaulted another Black motorist days before, lawsuit claims
A month after Tyre Nichols’ death, following his brutal beating by Memphis police officers, another Black man has come forward claiming he was the victim of a similar assault. Monterrious Harris has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the officers and the City of Memphis, claiming he was attacked on Jan. …
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