Officials said on Tuesday that the gunman who killed five co-workers at a Louisville bank on Monday had legally purchased the high-powered rifle used in the mass shooting less than a week ago. Interim Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel told reporters that the gunman, 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon, bought the AR-15-style weapon from an authorized seller: “We have …
Monthly Archives: April 2023
Manhattan DA sues House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan to block inquiry into Trump case
On Tuesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg filed a lawsuit against Republican House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, asking a court to block elements of the congressional inquiry into his case against former President Donald Trump. Trump pleaded not guilty last week to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to his role in hush …
Kim Kardashian to star in Season 12 of ‘American Horror Story’
Kim Kardashian is set to join Season 12 of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series “American Horror Story.” Kardashian made the announcement on her Instagram account, posting a teaser video along with the cryptic “” Kardashian will be joining “American Horror Story” regular Emma Roberts in the 12th season, which will be called “Delicate.” Roberts posted the same video as Kardashian …
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‘Cruel Intentions’ series is in the works at Amazon
Amazon is working on a series inspired by the 1999 teen drama, Cruel Intentions, which starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair. According to TVLine, Amazon has placed an eight-episode series order for the TV adaptation of the film, with production set to get underway in early June in Toronto. Variety reports the series is expected to …
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Dalai Lama apologizes after criticism for video of him kissing boy
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has issued an apology on Monday after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips – and asking him to suck his tongue – triggered criticism. The video of the incident that occurred back in February at an event in northern India triggered a backlash online, with …
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4 killed, 8 injured in downtown Louisville bank mass shooting
A gunman opened fire at a bank in downtown Louisville on Monday, in a mass shooting that left four dead and wounded eight others — including two officers responding to the scene. Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said the shooter, described as a current or former employee of Old National Bank, was also killed …
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2023 Daytime Emmys being held June 16; staying on CBS for two-years
The Daytime Emmy Awards will stay on CBS, with this year’s ceremony set to be broadcast live on Friday, June 16, from the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. The Daytime Emmy Awards marks its 50th anniversary this year, and celebrates soap operas, talk shows, game shows, instructional or DIY programming and other genres. Presented by The …
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Hilary Swank welcomes twins with husband Philip Schneider
Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank announced the birth of her twins with husband Philip Schneider. The 48-year-old Swank posted a beautiful photo on Instagram with herself and the twins, along with the caption: “It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! Posting from pure Heaven.” The newborns (whose names have yet to …
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott working to pardon man convicted of murdering BLM protester
A Texas man convicted of murder for killing a Black Lives Matter protester in July 2020 will likely receive a pardon from the state’s Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott said in a statement that Texas law allows him to request that the Board of Pardons and Paroles determine whether a person should be granted a pardon. …
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2 Wisconsin police officers, suspect killed during shootout at traffic stop
According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), two Wisconsin police officers were killed on Saturday following a shootout with a suspect during a traffic stop in Cameron, WI. Officials said in a news release that the officers were from two different police departments. The Wisconsin DOJ said a shootout began …
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