Appeals court upholds January 6 obstruction prosecution, in a ruling that could bolster case against Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld the Justice Department's ability to prosecute January 6, 2021, rioters with an obstruction charge, in a new opinion that is likely to bolster prosecutors' criminal case against former President Donald Trump on the same charge.
2023-10-21 02:22
DeSantis allies ask Florida judge to throw out Disney's counterclaims in lawsuit
Appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the board of Walt Disney World's governing district are asking a state judge to dismiss Disney's counterclaims in a lawsuit
2023-10-21 02:22
Supreme Court declines to intervene in Louisiana congressional map dispute
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene in a Louisiana congressional map dispute, potentially delaying the implementation of a new map that could create a district that boosts the power of Black voters in the state.
2023-10-21 00:27
Vivica A. Fox's directorial debut aims to set a record straight
The subject of Vivica Fox's new project is grateful for her.
2023-10-21 00:25
Why Ryan Reynolds won't be dressed as Deadpool this Halloween
Boooooo to not seeing our favorite stars trick or treat us by dressing as Marvel characters or Ken and Barbie.
2023-10-20 23:59
City of San Marcos settles lawsuit for failing to protect 'Biden Bus' participants from harassment by Trump supporters in 2020
The city of San Marcos, Texas, settled a lawsuit this week filed by four supporters of Joe Biden who said local police failed to protect them from harassment in 2020 as they rode in a Biden campaign bus.
2023-10-20 23:49
Pep Guardiola reveals choice between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for 2023 Ballon d'Or
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals his thoughts on the 2023 Ballon d'Or award after being asked to choose between Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi.
2023-10-20 23:16
Israel's war with Hamas comes to corporate America
From ESG investing (Blackrock), to gay rights (Disney), to Donald Trump after the Capitol riots (mainstream corporate America), companies routinely take a stand. Sometimes, as with Nike and Colin Kaepernick, it helps their bottom line. Sometimes, it does the opposite — think Bud Light's support of transgender rights.
2023-10-20 22:57
Jury selection begins in Kenneth Chesebro election subversion case amid plea negotiations
Jury selection began Friday in the first Georgia election subversion trial, a landmark moment in the massive racketeering case, where pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro is facing charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election with fake GOP electors.
2023-10-20 22:46
What's streaming now: The Rolling Stones, John le Carré, 'Living for the Dead' and Harry Bosch
This week’s new entertainment releases include a Rolling Stones album, a revealing documentary about spy novelist John le Carré and “Living for the Dead,” a new Hulu series that's like “Queer Eye” meets “Ghost Hunters.”
2023-10-20 21:58
Idina Menzel says 'interracial aspect' played into her marriage to Taye Diggs ending
Idina Menzel has shared about some of the "very complicated" reasons she and Taye Diggs split in 2013.
2023-10-20 21:48
IRS has collected $160 million in back taxes by cracking down on millionaires
The Internal Revenue Service has collected $160 million in back taxes this year by cracking down on millionaires who haven't paid what they owe, the agency said Friday.
2023-10-20 21:17