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Video shows woman beating McDonald's employees allegedly over refusal to mix slushie flavors
An Ohio woman went berserk on a pair of McDonald's employees earlier this week in an incident that was caught on video. Police say the alleged perpetrator, 44-year-old Cherysse Cleveland, was apparently angry because the workers denied her request to mix slushie flavors together. She is seen phy... → Read More
Biden apologizes after going off on reporter over question about Putin
President Joe Biden lost his cool with a U.S. reporter in Geneva on Wednesday over the journalist's question regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin.The exchange went viral, sparking condemnation from other U.S. reporters. Afterward, Biden apologized for his response, saying he "shouldn't have been such a wise guy."What are the details?Following → Read More
Former Mississippi state rep killed outside same home where her sister-in-law was found dead
A former Mississippi state lawmaker was fatally shot over the weekend outside the same burned-out home where her sister-in-law was found dead following an arson fire after Christmas.What are the details?Ashley Henley, a Republican who represented Southaven from 2016 to 2019, was found with a gunshot wound to the back of her head in Saturday. Her bo → Read More
South Dakota boy, 10, drowns after saving little sister on Big Sioux River
A 10-year-old South Dakota boy gave up his own life while saving his 5-year-old sister from drowning in the Big Sioux River over the weekend.What are the details?The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office alerted the public Saturday evening that "a large scale rescue operation" was underway at the river in... → Read More
Chuck Schumer's office says he's sorry for referring to disabled children as 'retarded'
The office of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says he is apologetic after he made headlines by referring to disabled children as "retarded" during a recent interview.What are the details?The Washington Examiner first reported that Schumer, 70, was asked on the OneNYCHA podcast about an... → Read More
Mitch McConnell says he will block any Biden Supreme Court nominee in 2024 if GOP takes back Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) drew fury from Democrats when he blocked a U.S. Supreme Court nominee from going forward under former President Barack Obama during the 2016 election year — and says he will do it all over again in 2024 if the GOP takes back control of the Senate in 202... → Read More
Federal judge halts USDA program that bans white farmers saying lawsuit against it could be successful
A federal judge on Thursday halted the USDA loan forgiveness program exclusive to farmers of color, saying that a group of white farmers who have sued for discrimination over being banned from the government program have a good chance of winning.What are the details?NBC News reported that Judge Wil... → Read More
US concerned as Iranian warships cross Atlantic — reportedly headed for Venezuela and carrying arms
The Biden administration, Pentagon and several U.S. lawmakers are expressing concern as Iranian warships are making their way across the Atlantic Ocean, reportedly headed for Venezuela to make good on delivering arms in a deal the two nations made last year.What are the details?Politico reported Wed... → Read More
Review finds police did not clear out DC protesters for purpose of Trump photo op
The U.S. Department of Interior's Office of the Inspector General has released its findings of a probe into law enforcement's actions on June 1 of last year, when police removed protesters from Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., ahead of then-President Donald Trump's stroll through the area to St. John's Church, which was damaged after protester → Read More
Retired nun pleads guilty to embezzling more than $800k from school — in part to fund gambling habit
A now-retired nun has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $800,000 from the St. James Catholic School in Torrance, California, from 2008 to 2018, the last decade of her 28-year tenure as principal of the institution.Sister Kreuper — who took a vow of poverty — confessed to using the embezzled funds to pay for personal expenses, including her gambl → Read More
#RacistHunter trends on Twitter over report Hunter Biden used N-word in multiple texts to lawyer
Hunter Biden is back in the limelight following a report Tuesday that President Joe Biden's son used the N-word multiple times while texting back and forth with his attorney.The revelation led the hashtag #RacistHunter to trend on Twitter.What are the details?The Daily Mail claimed in an exclusive r... → Read More
Trump and Bill O'Reilly announce national tour discussing history of Trump administration: Talk 'will not be boring'
Former President Donald Trump and former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly announced Monday that the pair will be going on a national tour in December, discussing "a never before heard inside view" of the Trump administration called "The History Tour."What are the details?A news release published on Bill ... → Read More
Former Rep. Allen West resigns as chair of Texas GOP, fueling speculation of another run
Former Florida congressman and retired Army Lt. Col. Allen West is stepping down as chair of the Texas Republican Party, sparking rumors that he is looking at another run for office.What are the details?The Texas GOP issued a statement Friday morning announcing that West "submitted his irrevocable r... → Read More
George P. Bush launches run for Texas attorney general in challenge to Ken Paxton
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R), announced this week that he is launching a GOP primary challenge against incumbent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.Both men are vying for the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.What are the details?Fox News ... → Read More
CDC loosens mask guidance for summer camps
The CDC has eased its guidance on mask wearing and other COVID-19 suggestions for summer camps, updating their recommendations for kids weeks after youth ages 12 to 15 were made eligible for vaccination.What are the details?The update released Friday points out that coronavirus vaccines in the U.S. ... → Read More
Idaho Lt. Gov. fills in while governor out of state, issues executive order banning mask mandates
When Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) was out of state this week, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin (R) became acting governor in Little's absence and took the opportunity to issue an executive order banning mask mandates in the state, including those imposed by local governments.What are the details?Gov. Little ... → Read More
Climate activists elected to board of ExxonMobil after hedge fund's push
Climate change activists will sit on the board of oil industry giant ExxonMobil in a historic first, after a hedge fund's successful campaign to push the energy firm toward renewables.What are the details?The New York Times reported that Exxon shareholders voted Wednesday to elect "at least two boar... → Read More
Grand jury reportedly convened to possibly indict Trump — he fires back with scathing statement against the ‘Witch Hunt’
A grand jury has been convened by New York prosecutors to review evidence from a two year investigation into former President Donald Trump's business dealings and weigh whether to indict him, according to multiple reports.Trump issued a statement in reaction to the news, blasting the purported move ... → Read More
Cheers break out in Senate after Paul amendment passes banning gain-of-function research in China
Cheers and applause rang out in the Senate chamber on Tuesday evening after passage of an amendment offered by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), which bans the use of U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund gain-of-function research in China.What are the details?"We may never know whether the pandemic arose from the la... → Read More
Gov. Abbott vows to 'defund' Texas cities that 'defund' their own police departments
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has vowed to "defund" cities in his state that cut funding for police, and says a bill that will soon reach his desk will do just that once he signs it into law. What are the details? The legislation seeks to crack down on the City of Austin for cutting $150 million in ... → Read More