Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana was killed in a car crash. The Republican congresswoman was first elected to Congress in 2012. RELATED: Chinese leaders slam Nancy Pelosi for Taiwan visit https://bit.ly/3Q06oVF Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., was killed Wednesday in a car crash in her home state of Indiana. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy shared a statement on Twitter on … [Read more...]
Paul Sorvino dies: ‘Goodfellas’ actor, father of Mira Sorvino was 83 | USA TODAY
"Law & Order" star Paul Sorvino, whose daughter is Academy Award-winning actor Mira Sorvino, died of natural causes. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3owFgBQ In his over 50 years in the entertainment business, Paul Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television, playing an Italian American communist in Warren Beatty's "Reds," Henry Kissinger in Oliver Stone's "Nixon" and mob boss Eddie … [Read more...]
Electrical transformer explodes, startles visitors at Hoover Dam | USA TODAY
An electrical transformer caught fire causing a large explosion at the Hoover Dam in Nevada. No one was injured. RELATED: Georgia Guidestones monument damaged by explosive device https://bit.ly/3AZlMx7 Fire from a Tuesday morning transformer explosion at the Hoover Dam was quickly extinguished, caused no injuries and is not a threat to the power grid, according to the Bureau … [Read more...]
Businesswoman Ivana Trump, ex-wife of former president Donald Trump, dies at 73 | USA TODAY
Ivana Trump, businesswoman and first wife of former President Donald Trump, died at 73 years old. She was the mother of Eric, Donald Jr., and Ivanka Trump. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3AO11V1 A New York Police Department spokesperson confirmed Ivana Trump's death to USA TODAY Thursday. Police responded to a 911 call Thursday afternoon and upon arrival, officers discovered Trump … [Read more...]
Sen. Josh Hawley called ‘transphobic’ by Khiara Bridges in Senate hearing | USA TODAY
Republican Senator Josh Hawley was accused of transphobia by an expert witness during a Senate hearing on an abortion restriction case. RELATED: Gay lawmaker spars with Republican over anti-trans bill https://bit.ly/3O4mL1K Khiara Bridges, testifying as an expert in race and reproductive rights, called out the Missouri Republican senator's line of questioning as being … [Read more...]
‘Godfather’ and ‘Misery’ actor James Caan dies | USA TODAY
James Caan, who portrayed Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather" and Paul Sheldon in "Misery," died Wednesday at the age of 82. RELATED: Carlos Santana collapses during Michigan show | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3AxhLQ2 The actor's official Twitter account shared the news on Thursday, writing in a statement he died Wednesday. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and … [Read more...]
ER and Break Even actress Mary Mara 61 Last Moments and St. Lawrence River Painful Cause of Death
The last moments of the ER, Nash Bridges, Ray Donova, Law and Order, Break Even actress Mary Mara are so painful. New York Police investigative department says, preliminary investigations suggest Mary Mary drowned in St Lawrence River near Cape Vincent at the Canadian boarder. Mary Mara aged 61 cause of death is now confirmed to be drowning but authorities can not clearly … [Read more...]
Brittney Griner seen in court for first time in months, trial date set | USA TODAY
The Phoenix Mercury star was also ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her trial and could face 10 years in prison if convicted. RELATED: Two US vets missing in Ukraine | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3NymvIk Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in the U.S., acquittals can be overturned. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: … [Read more...]
Trumpet the bloodhound makes history at Westminster Dog Show | USA TODAY
Trumpet is the first bloodhound to ever win the highly coveted best in show honor in the history of Westminster. RELATED: Westminster Dog Show: Two new breeds join show https://bit.ly/3zVjEWA Trumpet the Bloodhound won the highly coveted Best of Show honor at the 146th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, besting over 3,500 … [Read more...]
January 6 hearing on Trump’s attempts to pressure Pence | USA TODAY
The House Jan. 6 committee centers hearing around former President Trump's efforts to "pressure" former VP Mike Pence to overturn the election. RELATED: January 6 hearing includes testimony from Ivanka Trump, Bill Barr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q_QTfV-oKQ Trump's lawyer, John Eastman, drafted the plan for Pence to reject votes from seven states President Joe Biden won, … [Read more...]