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Niece of Israeli hostage says Biden administration has shown ‘unwavering and relentless commitment’ to her family
The niece of an Israeli American hostage being held by Hamas militants in Gaza said President Biden’s administration has shown it is committed to getting the hostages home. “What I know is that the Biden administration has shown unwavering and relentless commitment to my family and the families of all of the hostages, and I…
NFL player among 10 shooting victims in Florida; 16-year-old in custody
A 16-year-old male is in custody after shooting 10 people during an altercation that turned into a shooting at a venue near Sanford, Fla., early Sunday, the Sheriff's Office said. An NFL player was among the victims.
McConnell stands by past statement that ex-presidents are "not immune" from prosecution
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he stands by comments he made in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol that former presidents, including Donald Trump, are "not immune" from criminal prosecution. "Face the Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan asked McConnell if he still believes former presidents are not completely immune from prosecution, as he said in early 2021 a little over a month after rioters who supported former President Trump stormed the Capitol. Transcript: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on "Face the Nation," April 28, 2024The Supreme Court is now considering whether Trump...
Colorado officers called to investigate screaming woman help deliver triplets on porch
When police officers responded to a Colorado home to investigate reports of a woman screaming, they found the 24-year-old in active labour on her front porch.Four Greeley Police Department officers arrived at around 3.30am on 18 April and jumped into action on the cold and snowy night to deliver what they thought was one baby.The baby boy was born quickly and then suddenly turned blue.“One officer located bread ties to tie off the umbilical cord while another ran to nearby homes and collected towels and blankets to help keep the new family warm,” the Greeley Police Department said in a...
Graham predicts Supreme Court will send Trump presidential immunity case to lower courts
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) predicted Sunday that the Supreme Court will send former President Trump’s immunity case back to the lower courts. “Well, I think the court’s gonna find that presidential immunity exists for President Trump like every other president, but you got to be within the scope of being president. I think they’ll send…
Former Slack CEO's 16-Year-Old Child Mint Butterfield Found After Being Reported Missing
Slack cofounder Stewart Butterfield's 16-year-old child Mint Butterfield has been found after being reported missing last week. The Marin County Sheriff's Office announced in an April 28 statement that the night before, the teen was "located safe in San Francisco," about an hour away from their home in Bolinas, Calif., where they were last seen April 21. The office said that detectives confirmed the teen had "run away from their home voluntarily" and "has returned to the custody of their family."
Meryl Streep Says She Was “Traumatized” Watching Nicole Kidman in ‘Big Little Lies’ at AFI Life Achievement Gala
Nicole Kidman was honored with the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award on Saturday night, as an A-list group of her friends and collaborators looked back on her long Hollywood career.Nicole Kidman Says Despite Producing Success, She Doesn't Want to Direct: "I Would Be a Terrible Director" Reese Witherspoon, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts, Zoe Saldaña, Aaron Sorkin, Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Joey King, Mike Myers and husband Keith Urban all took the Dolby Theatre stage throughout the event to pay tribute to Kidman. To close out the evening, Meryl Streep presented her with the award. Streep — joking after a clip was...
Former Biden chief of staff says no ‘big’ strategy needed for Trump: He’s ‘busy taking himself down every day’
Former White House chief of staff Ron Klain on Sunday dismissed the need for President Biden to have a “big political strategy” against former President Trump, arguing the former president does enough harm to himself. “I don’t think it’s a big political strategy to take down Donald Trump. I think Trump is busy taking himself…
Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time league MVP, announces retirement
Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker announced Sunday she’s retiring. Parker, a two-time league MVP, announced in a social media post on Sunday she’s ending her career after 16 seasons. Parker played her first 13 seasons in the league with the Los Angeles Sparks. She became the first player...
Trump led a ‘violent insurrection’ but I’ll still vote for him, says McConnell
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will vote for the man he holds personally responsible for leading a “violent insurrection” at his workplace, the US Capitol, Congress’s senior Republican declared on Sunday.It was an affirmation of both previous statements the senator has made as well as the modern state of the GOP: utterly loyal to the man who, three years ago, he and others were roundly denouncing after a violent assault on the seat of American democracy left dozens of cops wounded and several dead including members of law enforcement and rioters.The statement was also a fitting end to the...
Noem responds to criticism for killing dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) defended herself from social media criticism Sunday after she shared a story about killing her dog after a hunting trip. In an excerpt of her new book, Noem described shooting and killing her 14-month-old wirehaired pointer, Cricket, due to poor behavior. The story garnered mass criticism online, including a…
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Daughters Sunday and Faith Make Their Red Carpet Debut
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban brought along two special surprise guests as they celebrated her latest honor. On April 27, the Oscar winner and her husband were accompanied by their daughters Sunday Rose, 15, and Faith Margaret, 13, at the 2024 American Film Institute Life (AFI) Achievement Award Gala honoring the actress. It marked the official red carpet debut for the teens, whose parents have kept them out of the spotlight throughout their lives.
Harry to return to UK for first time since Kate revealed cancer diagnosis
The Duke of Sussex will soon return to the UK for a ceremony to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games.The Invictus Games first took place in London in 2014 and was founded by Prince Harry as a sporting event for injured and sick military personnel and veterans.Harry will be at the service of thanksgiving at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday 8 May, where he is expected to provide a reading.Since 2020, he has lived in the US with his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two children Archie and Lilibet.Harry’s arrival to the UK will...
At least 3 dead in Oklahoma tornadoes as severe storms threaten Missouri to Texas
Numerous tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma and other parts of the Midwest over the weekend, leveling homes and buildings as severe storms continue to threaten the region. Dozens of tornadoes began Friday in at least six states, with twisters hitting multiple parts of Oklahoma, including Davenport and Sulphur late Saturday, according to the National Weather Service…
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