One person was killed and dozens more were injured after raging tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma and Texas on Friday. In McCurtain County, Oklahoma, emergency manager Cody McDaniel confirmed one death. Details about the deceased were not immediately provided. Buildings were torn apart in the town of Idabel, power lines were …
Read More »Indiana police arrest 20 suspects in child sex sting operation
Indiana authorities arrested 20 suspects following a child sex sting operation that was conducted over the course of multiple days. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Franklin Police Department executed the operation between Tuesday and Thursday. In carrying out the operation, investigators posed as minors and agreed …
Read More »I'm Raphael Warnock: This is why I want Georgia's vote in the midterm election
As the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, I’ve always believed my service doesn’t stop at the church’s doors. I am not a senator who used to be a pastor – I’m a pastor that serves in the U.S. Senate. And I bring that lens of returning to my congregation …
Read More »NAACP, ACLU sue to force Pennsylvania counties to accept undated or wrongly dated mail ballots
The NAACP, ACLU and other political activist organizations are suing suing Pennsylvania counties in a bid to force the counting of ballots with improper dating. Undated and improperly dated mail-in ballots have been at the center of a legal battle between Republican and Democratic interest groups in the state for …
Read More »LeBron James shares thoughts on Kyrie Irving, says he ‘caused some harm to a lot of people’
Kyrie Irving was once rumored as a trade candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers as they looked to unload the contract of Russell Westbrook over the summer. The deal never gained traction and now Irving is suspended for “no less than five games” and the Lakers are 2-6 on the …
Read More »Bill Maher says democracy will 'lose' in midterms: Electing 'election deniers' will lead to 'authoritarianism'
“Real Time” host Bill Maher offered a rather grim monologue about what he sees happening after Tuesday’s midterm elections. “Well, we had a good run,” Maher began his “New Rules” closer. “I know that’s not really a rule but since everything in America is about to change in a very …
Read More »King Charles III exploded in ‘torrents of profanity’ over Trump criticism of 2012 Kate Middleton scandal: book
King Charles III and Princes William and Harry exploded in “torrents of profanity” 10 years ago after hearing about a tweet from yet-to-be President Trump criticizing Kate Middleton over a topless photo scandal, according to a new book. “Kate Middleton is great – but she shouldn’t be sunbathing in the …
Read More »Peru pollution protest: 10 Americans on tourist riverboat held hostage, released
At least 10 Americans held hostage with a group of more than 240 tourists on a riverboat in Peru have been released, according to reports Friday. Some 248 people, including children, pregnant women and elderly, were held by activists from an indigenous group protesting recent oil spills that have polluted …
Read More »As DeSantis sails towards reelection, Florida newspapers endorse Crist in hopes of ousting 'bully' governor
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is perhaps in the most comfortable position among incumbent governors facing reelection on Tuesday. He has nearly a 12-point advantage over his Democratic rival Charlie Crist and not only is he fairly popular among Florida residents, he is a rising star in the GOP who …
Read More »South Dakota GOP state Senate hopeful charged with child abuse after allegedly grooming, raping family member
A Republican running for the South Dakota Legislature was charged with felony child abuse following accusations he groomed, molested and raped a child family member for several years. Joel Koskan, who is running for state Senate for the third time, was charged Thursday in Mellette County with exposing the child …
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