On Tuesday, a federal jury in Washington found Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and Kelly Meggs, another member of the far-right organization, guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Jurors reached their decision on the third day of deliberations, following a trial in federal court in Washington …
Monthly Archives: November 2022
Virginia Walmart shooting survivor files $50M lawsuit for ignoring warning signs from shooter
A Walmart employee who survived the mass shooting at a store in Virginia last week has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company for allegedly continuing to employ the shooter “who had known propensities for violence, threats and strange behavior.” The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Chesapeake Circuit Court by the employee and plaintiff, …
U.S. advances to World Cup knockout stage after crucial win vs. Iran
The United States defeated Iran on Tuesday in a crucial game at the 2022 World Cup in Doha, Qatar, advancing them to the knockout stage of the tournament. The Americans clinched the runner-up spot out of Group B and will join first-place England in the Round of 16. Winning the game was the only way to …
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Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns to miss 4-6 weeks due to right calf strain
Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a calf strain. The forward was injured during Monday’s game against the Washington Wizards. Reports circulated that Towns was unable to put any weight on his right leg, as the team quickly ruled him out for the rest of the game. According …
Clarence Gilyard Jr., star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ and ‘Die Hard’, dies at 66
Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr., best known for starring in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and his supporting role in “Die Hard,” has died at age 66. Gilyard’s death was confirmed through a statement by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where Gilyard had been working as a film and theatre professor at UNLV College of Fine Arts. …
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Jon Batiste to perform at President Biden’s first state dinner
President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are hosting their first White House dinner and have tapped Grammy-winning artist Jon Batiste to perform. The Bidens will be hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Mrs. Brigitte Macron. A statement issued by the White House read, in part: “President Joe Biden and First Lady …
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Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts in Hawaii
The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, has erupted in Hawaii for the first time in nearly four decades. The U.S. Geological Survey (“USGS”) said Mauna Loa erupted at 11:30 p.m. local time Sunday (4:30 a.m. ET Monday). It was the first eruption since 1984. The volcano, whose name means “Long Mountain,” covers half of the …
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Suspect killed after murdering family of teen he had catfished online
A former Virginia state law enforcement officer was killed during a shootout with police, after he allegedly “catfished” a teenage girl online before traveling to Riverside, California, and killing her family. County authorities said the suspect, Austin Lee Edward, 28, died in the shootout. Three victims were discovered on Friday while investigating a house fire. …
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Tiger Woods withdraws from Hero World Challenge due to plantar fasciitis
Tiger Woods announced on Twitter on Monday that he has withdrawn from this week’s Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. The tournament, which benefits Woods’ charity, ‘TGR Foundation,’ was supposed to be his first start since he missed the cut in the 150th Open Championship at St. …
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Dallas Mavericks to sign four-time All-Star Celtics guard Kemba Walker
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to sign four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker. The 32-year-old Walker, an 11-year veteran, averaged a career-low 11.6 points 3.5 assists and 3 rebounds per game last season and was waived in October by the Detroit Pistons. Walker spent his first eight seasons in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets. In 2019, …
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