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Sat, 18 May 2024 17:45:36 EDT

Scheffler's Attorney Denies Golfer Assaulted Police Officer

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled early in Saturday's third round of the PGA championship a day after being arrested while his attorney was denying charges the golfer assaulted a police officer.


Sat, 18 May 2024 16:25:25 EDT

6 Penn Students Among 19 Arrested for Trying to Occupy Building

Six University of Pennsylvania students were among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an attempt to occupy a school building, university police said Saturday.


Sat, 18 May 2024 16:19:31 EDT

RNC, Trump Campaign Launch 'Gun Owners for Trump'

Before delivering his remarks at NRA Leadership Forum in Dallas on Saturday night, the Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign announced the launch of the Gun Owners for Trump coalition.


Sat, 18 May 2024 13:34:35 EDT

Billionaire Gives UMass Dartmouth Grads $1K

Founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications Robert Hale Jr. gave the commencement speech at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and also $1,000 to each graduate."Our community and our world need our help now more than ever," Hale said in his speech.The university...


Sat, 18 May 2024 13:26:08 EDT

Johnson's Trump Trial Support Irks Some Republicans

House Speaker Mike Johnson's support of former President Donald Trump during his Manhattan trial has some members of his own party apprehensive, The Hill reports.


Sat, 18 May 2024 12:58:47 EDT

Michigan Dems Call for Probe Into GOP Senate Race Petitions

Michigan Democrats are calling for a state elections investigation into signatures written on GOP Senate candidates' petitions to determine if any were forged or fraudulent in a move one campaign said is aimed to eliminate Republicans from the ticket altogether.


Sat, 18 May 2024 12:25:38 EDT

Islamic State Group: Attack Cricket World Cup in US

Threats of terrorism loom over the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup in New York as the Islamic State group issues warnings targeting the cricket tournament, amplifying concerns about safety and security, the U.S. Sun reported.


Sat, 18 May 2024 11:02:40 EDT

Hunter Biden's Allies Exploring Legal Defense Fund Again

Hunter Biden's allies are reportedly looking into establishing a legal defense fund for him after his chief financial backer, Hollywood entertainment lawyer Kevin Morris, has been telling people he is running out of money to keep helping him.


Sat, 18 May 2024 08:27:30 EDT

Trump Hosting Campaign Event Thursday in NYC's Bronx

Campaigning in deep-blue states, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is hosting a campaign event Thursday at 6 p.m. ET in the Bronx, highlighting what he says is the damage done to working-class America under President Joe Biden.


Sat, 18 May 2024 08:10:57 EDT

Putin Ally Slams Hypocritical for EU Ban on Russian Media

The speaker of Russia's parliament scolded the European Union on Saturday for banning the distribution of four Russian media outlets and said it showed how the West refused to accept any alternative point of view and was destroying freedom of speech.


Sat, 18 May 2024 07:57:11 EDT

Ukraine Mobilization Law in Effect as Russia Closes in on Kharkiv

A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine's second-largest city.


Sat, 18 May 2024 07:50:52 EDT

Trump Accepts NRA Endorsement in Dallas Speech

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump accepted the endorsement of the National Rifle Association at the NRA Leadership Forum in Dallas on Saturday afternoon.


Sat, 18 May 2024 07:40:19 EDT

Slovak PM Fico Stable After Hospital 'Miracles,' Suspect Appears in Court

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition was serious but stable Saturday as the man accused of trying to assassinate him faced his first court appearance.


Fri, 17 May 2024 22:33:40 EDT

Las Vegas Girl, 12, 'Bullied to Death'

A 12-year-old Las Vegas girl, Flora Martinez, committed suicide on May 7 after enduring nearly a year of relentless bullying, her family told 8 News Now.


Fri, 17 May 2024 22:27:28 EDT

Scientist Warns Solar Storms 'Could Easily' Get Bigger

Although this week's solar storm was mostly known for a stunning light show, experts are warning that the next one could be even more powerful and only a year away. Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Jonathan McDowell said that the sun has not reached its ...


Fri, 17 May 2024 22:03:04 EDT

Karine Jean-Pierre: 'Everyone' on KC Chiefs Team Invited to WH

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked on Friday if Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will still be invited to the traditional Super Bowl festivities at the White House in light of his recent comments about President Joe Biden.


Fri, 17 May 2024 22:01:51 EDT

Report: Putin Overhauls Economy for Prolonged War

Russian President Vladimir Putin is overhauling the country's economy in preparation for a protracted war in Ukraine, it was reported Friday. After reshuffling his Cabinet, replacing Sergei Shoigu with economist Andrei Belousov as Moscow's Defense Chief, and the ousted ...


Fri, 17 May 2024 21:47:03 EDT

Cook Report Changes Arizona Senate Race to 'Lean Democrat'

The Cook Political Report altered its rating for the Arizona Senate race from "toss-up" to "lean Democrat" on Friday, citing the lack of a "palatable" Republican nominee in Kari Lake.


Fri, 17 May 2024 21:42:31 EDT

Report: Hamas Left Hostage Talks to Put Pressure on Israel

The Biden administration told a meeting of foreign ambassadors that it believes Hamas terrorists withdrew from hostage negotiations last week in an effort to instead ramp up more worldwide pressure on Israel.


Fri, 17 May 2024 20:40:19 EDT

Court Rejects Md. Parents' Bid to Pull Kids From LGBTQ Lessons

A federal appeals court ruled that the largest school district in Maryland does not have to afford parents the opportunity to opt-out their elementary school-age children from LGBTQ lessons.