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Hunter Biden

Biden’s broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy

President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on gun ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, December 2, 2024 8:18 am

Ebenezer Scrooge

Bah, humbug! Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge’s tombstone used in ‘A Christmas Carol’ movie

If life imitates art, a vandal in the English countryside may be haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Police in the town ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, December 1, 2024 3:21 pm

Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail by third judge as he awaits sex trafficking trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial by a judge who cited evidence showing him to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, December 1, 2024 2:02 pm

JonBenet Ramsey

Police deny sitting on evidence as Netflix doc brings renewed attention to JonBenet Ramsey’s killing

Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:55 pm

Lauren Daigle

LC native Lauren Daigle to perform ‘America the Beautiful’ with Trombone Shorty for Super Bowl pregame

The Super Bowl pregame will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, November 28, 2024 4:28 pm

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Hudson, Minogue, Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

The giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street. Organizers revealed Thursday that actor-singer Jennifer Hudson, dance ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:29 pm

Tariffs

Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his effort ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 7:51 pm

special counsel

Special counsel moves to drop Trump election, documents cases citing ‘categorical’ DOJ policy

Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, November 25, 2024 2:40 pm

Thanksgiving travel

‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel

Just as there are good odds the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, November 25, 2024 9:11 am

Local News

Consumers expected to increase food spending this Thanksgiving

As consumers increasingly prioritize experiences and family gatherings over commercial products and services, a new Deloitte report shows Americans are willing to spend more money ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, November 25, 2024 6:57 am

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