Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term. With Warnock’s victory, Democrats will have a 51-49 Senate majority, gaining a seat from the current 50-50 split with John Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania. …
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Jury finds Trump Organization guilty on all counts of tax fraud scheme
On Tuesday, a New York jury found the Trump Organization guilty of all charges in a 15-year tax fraud scheme that prosecutors alleged was orchestrated by top executives at the company. Jurors deliberated for just over a day before returning the guilty verdicts on a total of 17 counts, including scheme to defraud, conspiracy, criminal tax …
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28th Annual Critics Choice Awards: ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Better Call Saul’ lead the list of nominations
The ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary” leads the nominations for the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards, announced on Tuesday morning by the Critics Choice Association. The Emmy-winning show nabbed six nominations overall, including best comedy series and acting nods for stars Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Perfetti and Tyler James Williams. In the drama category, the final …
Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor resigns after flashing her badge to escape ticket
The police chief in Tampa, Florida resigned Monday after using her position to escape a ticket during a traffic stop on Nov. 12 by a Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy, involving a golf cart driven by her husband. Chief Mary O’Connor submitted her resignation after an internal affairs review found she violated police department policy. The internal review …
Inmate admits to killing five women in infamous Long Island ‘Torso Killer’ slayings
Long Island, NY prosecutors said Monday that a New Jersey inmate dubbed the “Torso Killer” pleaded guilty to a 1968 slaying near New York City, as well as admitting to four other homicides. Richard Cottingham — believed to be one of America’s most prolific serial killers — admitted to strangling 23-year-old Diane Cusick on Feb. …
‘GMA3’ hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes benched after romantic relationship goes public
‘GMA3’ co-hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were benched from their anchoring duties while the ABC news division weighs the effect their recent disclosure of a romantic relationship might have on the program and the company. ABC News President Kim Godwin informed staffers Monday during an editorial call that Robach and Holmes had not violated …
Kirstie Alley dies at age 71 after battling cancer
Actress Kirstie Alley has died at age 71 after a battle with cancer. Alley’s family and her manager announced the news Monday night, with Alley’s children True and Lillie Parker writing a statement on Alley’s social media pages: “To all our friends, far and wide around the world…We are sad to inform you that our …
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North Carolina sets evening curfew after power outages are investigated as ‘criminal occurrence’
Authorities are investigating widespread power outages in south-central North Carolina as an intentional criminal act after an electrical substation was damaged by gunfire. Authorities are still looking for the individuals responsible for firing multiple shots at the electrical substation causing damage to the equipment as well as a motivation for doing so. The FBI and the …
Sec’y of State Blinken says U.S. still in talks with Russia for Griner, Whelan prisoner swap
In an interview with CBS’ “Face The Nation” on Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States and Russia are still “actively engaged” in talks for a prisoner swap to free imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, a retired Marine charged with espionage. Blinken assured that the United States remains …
Keke Palmer announces pregnancy while hosting ‘Saturday Night Live”
Actress Keke Palmer announced she is pregnant with her first child while guest hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend. Palmer hosted SNL for the first time on the Dec. 3 episode, alongside musical guest SZA. After taking the stage for her monologue wearing a tight-fitting blazer, she surprised the audience by sharing her baby news: “There’s some …
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