U.S. Navy veteran released from Russian custody
A former American serviceman detained in Russia since April was released on Thursday. The family of Navy veteran Taylor Dudley, 35, said he safely crossed into Poland after being released by Russian authorities at the Polish border. Dudley was
AG Garland appoints special counsel to probe Biden classified documents
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Thursday the appointment of Robert Hur as special counsel to investigate the discovery of classified documents found in a private office and a garage of President Joe Biden. Garland laid out
Raiders QB Derek Carr says thank you and goodbye to fans
In a letter he posted Thursday afternoon on social media, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr thanked teammates and coaches and said goodbye to fans, adding that he “looks forward” to joining a new team. Carr wrote
Dodgers release pitcher Trevor Bauer after lengthy suspension
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday they have released right-hander Trevor Bauer. Bauer, 31, was designated for assignment last Friday, giving Los Angeles seven days to trade, release, or waive him. A release was inevitable because finding
Lisa Marie Presley dies at age 54
Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley’s only child, died Thursday at the age of 54. A family statement read: “Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie.
NY Republican leaders call for resignation of Rep. George Santos
On Wednesday, Republican officials in Nassau County, NY called for the resignation of newly sworn-in Rep. George Santos, in the wake of revelations about fabrications and lies he told during his campaign and afterward. Nassau County Republican Party Chairman
Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs bill banning assault weapons, large magazines
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., signed a bill into law banning high-powered, assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines. Most individuals under age 21 are also prohibited from buying any type of firearm in the state. The new law takes
Tennis star Naomi Osaka announces her pregnancy
Naomi Osaka announced Wednesday on social media she is pregnant and will likely miss the entire 2023 tennis season. Osaka, 25, included a photo of an ultrasound on her Twitter and Instagram accounts, writing: “Can’t wait to get
Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital to continue recovery at home
The Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday that safety Damar Hamlin, who has been under medical care for more than a week after an on-field cardiac arrest, was released from a Buffalo hospital and allowed to go home. The
Ex-Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in prison for tax fraud
Former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in prison Tuesday for his role in a tax fraud scheme and evading taxes on nearly $2 million in earnings. Had he