Scientology wants more land in Clearwater, Florida. Some residents have another idea
TAMPA, Fla. — A grassroots campaign to memorialize African American history in Clearwater — and thwart the Church of Scientology from purchasing another piece of downtown land — has picked up backers and detractors ...Read more
Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh react to charges filed against Becky Hill
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Following years of controversy surrounding Becky Hill ⏤ the former Colleton County Clerk of Court who oversaw Alex Murdaugh’s double homicide trial ⏤ Murdaugh’s lawyers reacted to the clerk’s ...Read more
'It's time': Jeffries urges placement of Jan. 6 plaque during police week
WASHINGTON — During a week honoring police nationwide, House Democrats called on Republicans to install a memorial closer to home — a long-delayed plaque for officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The...Read more
Mich. Rep. Thanedar backs down on Trump impeachment push after backlash from Democratic colleagues
WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders told rank-and-file members privately Wednesday that they will vote to table U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar's resolution aiming to impeach President Donald Trump ― an announcement that was...Read more
Travis Kelce will never forget joining Taylor Swift on stage in London
Travis Kelce will "never forget" performing with Taylor Swift in London.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end made a surprise cameo during one of his girlfriend's 'Eras Tour' performances at the city's Wembley Stadium last ...Read more
Elizabeth Hurley hoping for 'great life' with Billy Ray Cyrus
Elizabeth Hurley hopes to have a "great life" with Billy Ray Cyrus.
The 59-year-old star recently shocked fans when she revealed she was dating the 'Achy Breaky Heart' hitmaker and though she admitted their romance was "...Read more
The Weeknd is 'brainstorming' end of stage name
The Weeknd is "brainstorming" the end of his stage name.
The 'Blinding Lights' hitmaker - whose real name is Abel Tesfaye - has previously spoken about the desire to get rid of his persona and suggested his upcoming movie...Read more
Prostitutes, opioids and guns: Cops called to Diddy's Miami Beach mansions over 30 times
MIAMI — Police were called to Diddy’s Star Island mansions more than 30 times — with callers complaining about prostitution, drugs and illicit weapons inside the sprawling homes since 2021, according to police ...Read more
Massachusetts Gov. Healey plans to freeze state hiring in response to 'widespread economic uncertainty'
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey said she plans to freeze hiring across executive branch agencies and departments later this month in response to “widespread economic uncertainty” at the national level and a “tightening ...Read more
Reconciliation text includes big boosts to immigration fees
WASHINGTON — Part of the House budget reconciliation proposal includes a steep increase in fees throughout the immigration system, such as a new $1,000 application fee for asylum claims and a new $8,500 fee to sponsor an...Read more
Gov. Kemp signs bill that could allow Trump to recover legal costs in Georgia election case
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday signed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to recoup millions of dollars of legal costs in the Georgia election interference case.
Kemp’s signature is a potential boost ...Read more
How Michigan Democrats are breaking with Gov. Whitmer on tax, school policy in new state budget
LANSING, Mich. — The Democratic-controlled Michigan Senate approved Wednesday a $84.6-billion budget plan that was marked by higher spending on public schools and economic relief than what Democratic Gov. Gretchen ...Read more
Newsom seeks to short-cut process to build $20 billion Delta water tunnel
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to accelerate his administration’s plan to build a $20 billion water tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta by short-cutting permitting for the project and ...Read more
Lord Buffalo cancels European tour after drummer was detained by US border officials
LOS ANGELES — Texas psych-Americana band Lord Buffalo has canceled its upcoming European tour after it claims that drummer Yamal Said was taken off a plane by border patrol agents on Monday.
“We are heartbroken to ...Read more
Feds say they thwarted Islamic State terror attack at Michigan military base
DETROIT — A former member of the Michigan Army National Guard was charged Wednesday after prosecutors say he tried to attack a military base in Warren on behalf of the Islamic State.
Federal prosecutors described how ...Read more
IRS criminal investigators in Chicago being 'deputized' as immigration enforcers under Trump administration plan
CHICAGO — The Trump administration’s refocusing of federal resources on immigration has landed at the Chicago office of the IRS’s criminal investigation bureau, where agents accustomed to working complex financial ...Read more
Casey DeSantis calls criticism of Hope Florida charity 'slanderous' and 'false'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the first lady lashed out at critics of their Hope Florida program on Wednesday and defended the state’s decision to steer money from a Medicaid settlement to a related charity...Read more
Prince William thinks grief is the 'worst pain'
Prince William believes "grief is the very worst pain any child or parent will ever endure".
The Prince of Wales - who was just 15 years old when his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash in 1997 - ...Read more
Cassie Ventura gives harrowing evidence about Sean 'Diddy' Combs shocking 'freak off' sex parties
Cassie Ventura turned to ketamine to numb herself against Sean 'Diddy' Combs' alleged 'freak off' sex parties.
The 'Must Be Love' singer gave evidence against her former partner - who has pleaded not guilty to charges of ...Read more
California faces $12 billion budget deficit. What Gavin Newsom wants to cut
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday morning that California is facing a shortfall of $12 billion for the upcoming budget year.
Newsom’s office blamed the deficit on economic uncertainty caused by ...Read more
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