A Texas judge has found Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones liable for damages in three defamation lawsuits brought by the parents of two children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre over his claims that the shooting was a hoax. Judge Maya Guerra Gamble in Austin, home …
Read More »Senate prepares to move on bill to prevent government shutdown
Washington — The Senate is preparing to take up a short-term government funding bill that keeps federal agencies operating through December 3, but does not address the looming deadline to raise the debt ceiling to avoid default. Update: Schumer announces agreement to prevent government shutdown Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer …
Read More »R. Kelly accuser says his staff “tried to warn him” about inappropriate behavior: “I know that he knows he’s guilty”
One of the women who testified about the abuse she endured while in a relationship with R. Kelly at the singer’s racketeering and sex trafficking trial told CBS News on Wednesday that he was warned by staff about his behavior. “I know that he knows he’s guilty,” Azriel Clary told …
Read More »Tanya Fear, missing “Doctor Who” actress, found in Los Angeles
Actress Tanya Fear, known for her role on the show “Doctor Who,” was found Monday after she was reported missing in Los Angeles last week, an LAPD spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. Fear, 31, was initially reported missing on September 9, the spokesperson said. The department is not releasing any …
Read More »Secretary of State Antony Blinken to travel to Qatar but won’t be meeting with Taliban
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Doha, Qatar on Sunday to meet with Qatari leaders and express gratitude for their help with the U.S. evacuation efforts from Afghanistan. From there he’ll go to Ramstein Air Base in Germany to meet with his German counterpart and Afghans awaiting processing, …
Read More »Marine commander relieved of duty over video slamming senior leaders in wake of Kabul attack
An active-duty Marine commander was relieved of his duties Friday for a video post he made criticizing senior leadership in the wake of the Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. service members. Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller posted a video to Facebook Thursday in which he asked senior civilian and military …
Read More »Ray Roseberry, man claiming to have explosives near Capitol, surrenders to police
Washington — A man who claimed to have explosives in his pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol has surrendered to law enforcement, bringing an end to a five-hour-long standoff with police on Thursday that prompted the evacuation of several buildings in the area. U.S. Capitol Police said in a …
Read More »This week on “Face the Nation,” August 8: Cardona, Hutchinson, Carvalho, Gottlieb, Ripley
“Face the Nation” Guest Lineup: Miguel Cardona – U.S. Secretary of EducationGov. Asa Hutchinson – (R) ArkansasAlberto Carvalho – Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsDr. Scott Gottlieb – Former FDA CommissionerAmanda Ripley – Author, “High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out” How to watch “Face the Nation” Date: Sunday, August 8, …
Read More »Transcript: Chris Krebs on “Face the Nation” on July 18, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with former CISA director Chris Krebs that aired on Sunday, July 18, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” JOHN DICKERSON: Last week, the Biden administration outlined several steps aimed at fighting back against both cyber attacks and misinformation campaigns. Chris Krebs is the …
Read More »NBA fans banned for throwing popcorn at Russell Westbrook and spitting at Trae Young
Two fans have been banned from attending NBA events in Philadelphia and New York for separate incidents involving two of the league’s biggest stars: Russell Westbrook and Trae Young. The Philadelphia 76ers revoked season tickets from a fan accused of throwing popcorn at Westbrook during the team’s playoff matchup against …
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