LOS ANGELES — Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the “Goddess of Love” and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, died Thursday. She was 72. Tenuta died Thursday afternoon at home in Los Angeles, with her […]
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US warships, with South Korea and Japan, train to shoot down North Korean missiles
U.S. warships from the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group teamed up with South Korean and Japanese destroyers to practice shooting down missiles in the Sea of Japan Thursday, a show of force following multiple launches by North Korea this week. “The exercises also demonstrate the deep strength of our […]
Biden announces pardons for thousands convicted of federal marijuana possession
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he’s pardoning all Americans who’ve been convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law, coming closer to keeping a 2020 campaign promise to try to get the drug decriminalized a little more than a month before the midterm election. The executive action will benefit […]
US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations
U.S. officials say U.S. forces killed three senior Islamic State leaders in two separate military operations in Syria Thursday, including a rare ground raid in a portion of the northeast that is controlled by the Syrian regime WASHINGTON — U.S. forces killed three senior Islamic State leaders in two separate […]
Immigrant youth, allies rally in Washington following a court ruling against DACA
More than 100 immigrant youth and allies rallied in front of Capitol Hill Thursday for a permanent pathway to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, following a federal appeals court’s ruling against the program’s legality. A Fifth Circuit Court allowed DACA’s protections to remain in place in a […]
2 Russians seeking asylum arrive by boat to Alaskan island, senators say
A pair of Russian nationals have requested asylum in the U.S. after arriving on Alaska’s St. Lawrence Island earlier this week, Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan said in a press release on Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security said the two people arrived on a small boat on Tuesday […]
Elon Musk accuses Twitter of refusing renewed offer
Elon Musk accused Twitter on Thursday of failing to accept his restored offer to purchase the social media platform at the original price of $54.20 per share. The billionaire entrepreneur also asked the Delaware Chancery Court to halt a trial that’s scheduled to begin later this month. Musk and Twitter […]
Proud Boys member pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy for role in Jan. 6
A member of the Proud Boys has pleaded guilty to two charges, including seditious conspiracy and unlawful possession of a firearm, for his involvement on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. This makes Jeremy Bertino, a former lieutenant member of the inner circle of the Proud Boys, the first […]
Amusement attraction to be taken down after teen killed on ride
The world’s tallest tower drop ride will be taken down after a Missouri teenager fell to his death while riding it earlier this year, the operator of the Florida amusement park attraction announced Thursday. Fourteen-year-old Tyre Sampson died after slipping out of his seat while on the Orlando FreeFall ride […]
Active shooter reported at hotel in Michigan; 1 injured
An “active shooting scene” is underway at a Hampton Inn in Dearborn, Michigan, the Michigan State Police said. One victim has been hospitalized, according to Dearborn police. Authorities said they did not have an update on the victim’s condition. Police said the suspect was firing shots with a long gun […]