New York State Police identified the suspect in the stabbing attack of author Salman Rushdie in a news conference on Friday, saying that 24-year-old Hadi Matar was now in police custody. Police also gave an update of Rushdie's condition, saying he had been stabbed at least once in the neck and the abdomen. He was taken to hospital and as of 5 p.m. was still undergoing … [Read more...]
Breonna Taylor death: 4 police officers charged in connection with fatal raid
The family of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed in 2020 and whose death was part of what fueled anti-racism protests that year, said that the federal civil rights charges filed against four Louisville police officers were "overdue." Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the charges in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, with the allegations ranging from deprivation of rights … [Read more...]
PBS NewsHour full episode, Aug. 3, 2022
Wednesday on the NewsHour, Kansans preserve abortion rights in their state as victories by candidates who denied the 2020 election results prompt concerns about the future of American Democracy. Then, tensions rise between the U.S. and China following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Plus, the Senate approves a measure to give veterans exposed to harsh chemicals … [Read more...]
China says Biden-Xi call “open and frank,” concerned about Pelosi trip to Taiwan
China said on Friday that President Xi Jinping held an "open and frank" discussion with his U.S. counterpart President Joe Biden in a call that covered a broad agenda, including Beijing's concerns about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan. Apart from highlighting Taiwan, Xi also stressed that the world's two largest economies needed to maintain communication … [Read more...]
Shakira should serve 8-year prison term for tax fraud say Spanish prosecutors
You Can Subscribe Here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgzMup8u-aK5duCWKU8nwLg?sub_confirmation=1 Content of the News : Prosecutors in Spain said Friday they would ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison, if she is convicted in her expected trial for alleged tax fraud.Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak … [Read more...]
Funeral for Ivana Trump sees former US president, children attend in New York
The funeral for former TV personality and businesswoman Ivana Trump was held on Wednesday in New York, with her children Ivanka, Eric and Donald Trump Jr., as well as the former U.S. president and First Lady Melania, all in attendance. The Trump children were on hand when her gold-plated casket was taken from the hearse and into the chapel where the funeral was being held. … [Read more...]
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case
Reaction outside court after Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday and imposed a $750,000 fine for helping the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Bobbi Sternheim, one of Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers, said her client would be appealing the 20-year sentence. Maxwell's brother, Kevin, also briefly spoke saying they would be … [Read more...]
Biden falls off bike near Delaware beach home, says “I’m good”
U.S. President Joe Biden fell when he tried to get off his bike at the end of a ride on Saturday at Cape Henlopen State Park near his beach home in Delaware, but said he wasn’t hurt. “I’m good,” he told reporters after U.S. Secret Service Agents quickly helped him up. “I got my foot caught.” Biden, 79, and first lady Jill Biden were wrapping up a morning ride when the … [Read more...]
Johnny Depp says listening to Amber Heard’s testimony has been “insane”
NOTE: This video contains details and descriptions that are graphic and disturbing. Please read at your own discretion. Actor Johnny Depp returned to the stand in his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard on Wednesday, telling jurors that listening to Heard’s allegations against him has been “insane.” “It’s insane to hear heinous accusations of violence, sexual … [Read more...]
Money tweets: Billionaire Elon Musk wants to buy and change Twitter
First, he became its largest shareholder. Then he agreed to sit on its board, before quickly withdrawing. Now Elon Musk, the CEO and co-founder of both Tesla and SpaceX, is offering US$43 billion to buy Twitter. In what he called his "best and final offer," Musk proposed to buy Twitter at a premium, and take the company private. He also threatened to sell his existing 10 per … [Read more...]