Suspect captured in politically motivated shooting in Minnesota that killed two

After a lengthy manhunt, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as a separate shooting attack on another state lawmakers and his spouse, was captured on Sunday night. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that the suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was found Sunday night armed …

Shooting at Salt Lake City, Utah ‘No Kings’ protest leaves one critically injured

At least one person was critically injured in a shooting during a ‘No King’ protest in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City police said they have taken three people into custody after the “No Kings” march downtown Saturday evening from Pioneer Park to the Wallace F. Bennett Federal building left a man critically injured …

CBS renews Morris Chestnut’s ‘Watson’ for Season 2

CBS announced it has renewed the drama series Watson, starring Morris Chestnut as the titular sleuth, for Season 2. The new episodes are slated to air during the 2025-26 television season. Chestnut, 56, wrote on Instagram: “Thank you for all the love and support! I can’t wait for Season 2 of @watsoncbs.”  Set in Pittsburgh, the …

Mary Steenburgen joins Ted Danson on Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Man on the Inside’

Variety reports that Mary Steenburgen has joined Season 2 of A Man on the Inside, which stars her husband, Ted Danson. Netflix renewed the show in December, shortly after its November premiere. Per the official logline, the show follows Charles (Danson), “a retired man who gets a new lease on life when he answers an …

Over 240 killed, 1 survivor after Air India Dreamliner plane crash in Ahmedabad

More than 240 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London crashed moments after taking off from the city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, in what authorities called the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade. Ahmedabad police chief G.S. Malik said among the dead included Vijay Rupani, the former chief minister of …

Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed, temporarily detained during DHS Sec’y Kristi Noem’s LA news conference

California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly escorted out of a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday and briefly taken into custody, after attempting to pose a question to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem was in the city addressing public concerns related to protests against President Trump’s immigration policies, particularly those involving ICE operations …

Idris Elba and John Cena team up in action-comedy “Heads of State”

Prime Video is previewing the action-comedy Heads of State, starring John Cena and Idris Elba as the U.S. President and U.K. Prime Minister, respectively. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid, Stephen Root, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle and Paddy Considine also star. Elba stars as British prime minister Sam Clarke, while Cena plays Will Derringer, …

Hayden Christensen to reprise role of Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of ‘Ahsoka’

Disney revealed that Hayden Christensen will reprise his role of Anakin Skywalker in the second season of the Star Wars series, Ahsoka. The news was originally announced at Disney Celebration 2025 in Tokyo during a panel between series star Rosario Dawson, creator Dave Filoni and executive producer Jon Favreau. Christensen emerged from off-stage to join …

Pres. Trump announces U.S., China deal on rare earth minerals is ‘done’

President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China have come to an agreement over trade and the acquisition of rare earth minerals. Rare earth elements and magnets widely used by the automotive and defense sectors has been a key sticking point between the world’s two largest economies. Trump wrote on Truth Social Wednesday: …

LA curfew takes effect as Pres. Trump stands firm on decision to send in troops

A curfew of downtown Los Angeles went into effect, after being imposed by LA Mayor Karen Bass in order to prevent vandalism and looting during the ongoing immigration protests in the area. Bass’ decision to implement the curfew followed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order filed by the state in its lawsuit to …