Lockerbie bombing suspect is now in US custody
Victims’ families are speaking out, as the alleged Pan Am bomb maker awaits court.
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Taylor Swift set to make her feature directorial debut
Taylor Swift is set to make her feature directorial debut. The singer-songwriter wrote the original script for the movie, which will be produced by searchlight pictures. Swift was recently honored with two best direction awards at the 2022 Video Music Awards. She wrote and directed “All Too Well: The Short Film,” which is inspired by
Continue Reading Former Minneapolis police officer who helped restrain George Floyd sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison
By Ray Sanchez and Brad Parks, CNN A former Minneapolis police officer who assisted in the fatal restraint of George Floyd was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison Friday for his role in the killing. J. Alexander Kueng pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter on the day his state trial was to
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Paul Whelan says he is ‘disappointed’ that more has not been done to secure his release
Detained American Paul Whelan says he’s frustrated the U.S. Government has not done more to secure his release from a Russian prison. Whelan spoke exclusively to CNN by phone after basketball star Brittney Griner was freed Thursday in a prisoner swap with a convicted Russian arms dealer held in the U.S. Whelan, a former marine
Continue Reading House passes defense bill that rescinds military Covid vaccine mandate
(CNN) — The House voted on Thursday to pass sweeping legislation that would authorize $858 billion in national defense funding and rescind the US military’s Covid vaccine mandate. The measure passed with wide bipartisan support with a tally of 350 to 80. House lawmakers approved a final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act
Continue Reading House passes bill to protect same-sex marriage in landmark vote sending it to Biden
(CNN) — The House voted to pass legislation on Thursday to protect same-sex and interracial marriage, the last step before the measure goes to President Joe Biden for his signature and becomes law. The House vote was 258 to 169 with 39 Republicans joining the Democrats voting in favor. Loud applause broke out in the
Continue Reading Exclusive: Paul Whelan tells CNN he is ‘disappointed’ Biden administration has not done more to secure his release
CNN By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Detained American Paul Whelan told CNN he is “disappointed” the Biden administration has not done more to secure his release, meaning he’s been left behind in Russia after fellow detained American Brittney Griner was freed on Thursday. “I am greatly disappointed that more has not been done to secure my
Continue Reading Philadelphia police reveal identity of child found dead inside a box 65 years ago
By Mark Morales and Dakin Andone, CNN The “Boy in the Box” finally has a name. Police on Thursday publicly identified a boy found dead in a box in Philadelphia 65 years ago as four-year-old Joseph Augustus Zarelli, the victim of what police say is one of the city’s oldest unsolved homicides. The identification, made
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Biden administration appeals court decision that blocked the Trump-era policy that let the US turn away migrants at the southern border
(CNN) — The Biden administration has decided to appeal a federal court decision that blocked the use of a controversial Trump-era policy allowing for the swift removal of migrants at the US-Mexico border. Last month, US District Judge Emmet Sullivan blocked the authority, known as Title 42, but agreed to a Biden administration request that he
Continue Reading Peru’s President impeached and arrested after he attempts to dissolve Congress
(CNN) — Peru’s President Pedro Castillo has been detained by police in capital city Lima, a source with knowledge of the case told CNNE, after lawmakers voted to oust Castillo in a tumultuous day for the South American nation. Vice President Dina Boluarte is expected to be sworn in as the new President of Peru,
Continue Reading Family of fallen January 6 officer explains snubbing McConnell and McCarthy: ‘This is an integrity issue’
CNN By Chandelis Duster, CNN The family of fallen US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick said Wednesday that snubbing GOP leaders during a congressional gold medal ceremony was not for partisan reasons, but an “integrity issue.” “We were talking about saying something and then we said, ‘No, I think the best way is to just
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It’s National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Today we celebrate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Each year on December 7th, Pearl Harbor survivors, Veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The next day, Congress would declare war with Japan,
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Congress wants answers from Live Nation’s CEO over the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Fiasco
Congress is demanding answers from Ticketmaster over the Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco. The House Energy and Commerce Committee plans to question the CEO of Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation. Lawmakers want to meet with Michael Rapino on December 15th to ask what went wrong, and how it’s being fixed. Millions of Taylor Swift fans were unable
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Former District Attorney Jaime Esparza confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced the confirmation Tuesday of former District Attorney Jaime Esparza as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas. “I am grateful to the Senate for his confirmation today. Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have advocated for outstanding El Pasoans to serve in important government positions, and Mr.
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Dog accidentally sent through X-ray at airport
MADISON, Wisconsin — A dog was accidentally sent through the X-ray at the Madison, Wisconsin airport this week, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA Great Lakes Twitter account advises travelers that when traveling with any animal, to notify their airline and know their rules. You should remove your pet from the bag at
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Activists push back against SFPD’s deadly force robots amid legality issues
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Activists are calling for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to turn down a plan that could make the use of deadly force robots in San Francisco a reality in select, limited situations. They say the “killer robots” have no place in San Francisco. This comes just one day before the
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Trump Organization found guilty on multiple counts of criminal tax fraud
(CNN) — A Manhattan jury has found two Trump Organization companies guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records connected to a 15-year scheme to defraud tax authorities by failing to report and pay taxes on compensation for top executives. The Trump Corp. and Trump Payroll Corp. were found guilty on
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House January 6 committee has decided to make criminal referrals, chairman says
(CNN) — The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has decided to make criminal referrals to the Department of Justice, the panel’s chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, told reporters Tuesday. Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, said the committee has not narrowed down the universe of individuals who may be referred. Asked
Continue Reading Colorado Springs suspect formally charged with 305 counts in Club Q shooting
By Dakin Andone, CNN The suspected gunman accused of killing five people in a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, last month has been formally charged with 305 counts, including charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, assault and bias-motivated crimes causing bodily injury. Anderson Lee Aldrich, wearing a bright yellow
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ABC’s show “The Great Christmas Light Fight” features a couple from Mesa, AZ
MESA, Arizona– Shelley and Michael Pelky of Mesa, Arizona started going all out for Christmas about 12 years ago, and now they’re competing on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” show. They will compete against three other families from across the country that have festooned their houses with holiday lights displays. Their display took about
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Secret Service: Chinese Hackers Stole $20M in COVID Relief Funds
The U.S. Secret Service says hackers linked to the Chinese government stole at least $20 million in Covid-relief. The hackers raided unemployment insurance funds and small business administration loan money in more than a dozen U.S. states. The Secret Service blames the theft on APT41, a well-known group that has allegedly schemed on behalf of
Continue Reading Alito’s mentions of Ashley Madison and children wearing KKK costumes cap an awkward Supreme Court day
(CNN) — As the Supreme Court gathered for more than two hours on Monday to discuss whether a graphic designer can refuse to do business with same-sex couples, the justices somehow strayed into dueling hypotheticals concerning Black and White Santas and dating websites. Hypotheticals are nothing new at the high court as the justices probe how cases
Continue Reading Deadline for REAL ID extended, giving US air travelers a reprieve
(CNN) — If you’ve been sweating out that latest deadline for REAL ID required for US air travel, you’re getting another reprieve. The US federal government has yet again delayed nationwide security requirements for driver’s licenses and other identification cards, giving states more time to issue REAL IDs to residents. The identification requirements were expected
Continue Reading Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for stealing millions of dollars from clients
(CNN) — Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced Monday to 14 years in prison for embezzling millions of dollars from four of his clients and obstruction. Avenatti pleaded guilty earlier this year to four counts of wire fraud for each client he stole from and one count of endeavoring to obstruct the administration of the Internal Revenue Code.
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US Secret Service accuses Chinese government-linked hackers of stealing $20 million in Covid relief
(CNN) — Chinese government-linked hackers have stolen at least $20 million in US government coronavirus relief funds, a US Secret Service spokesperson told CNN Monday — the first time the agency has connected Covid-19 fraud to hackers affiliated with a foreign government. The hackers raided unemployment insurance funds and Small Business Administration loan money in more than
Continue Reading ‘Times Square killer’ pleads guilty to 1 woman’s murder and admits killing 4 others
By Mark Morales and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN A man known as the “Times Square Killer” — already serving life for murder — admitted five additional cold-case killings Monday in a New York court. Richard Cottingham, 76, pleaded guilty to one count of murder in the second degree for the 1968 killing of Diane Cusick, and
Continue Reading Bob McGrath, original ‘Sesame Street’ cast member, dead at 90
(CNN) — Bob McGrath, an actor who played the friendly neighbor Bob Johnson as an original cast member of the beloved children’s program “Sesame Street,” has died, according to statements from his family and Sesame Workshop shared on social media. He was 90. “The McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father Bob
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Group suspected of trying to steal Banksy mural in Ukraine arrested
A group of people are being held by police in Kyiv, Ukraine, accused of trying to steal a mural by graffiti artist Banksy. Police say the mural was “ruthlessly cut off by attackers” from a wall of a building damaged by Russian shelling. The artwork shows a woman wearing a gas mask and carrying a fire
Continue Reading Hawaii activates National Guard as Mauna Loa’s unpredictable lava flow creeps within 2 miles of critical highway
CNN’s David Culver gets a bird’s-eye view of Mauna Loa’s eruption, the world’s largest active volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island.
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Alex Jones has filed for personal bankruptcy
(CNN) — Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed for personal Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Texas court on Friday, according to court documents. In the documents, Jones estimates his assets to be worth between $1 to 10 million, and his liabilities to be between $1 to $10 billion. The Infowars host’s primary company, Free Speech Systems, also filed for
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