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Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to tax violations

Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg entered a guilty plea Thursday on charges of tax evasion for failing to report job-related perks of substantial value. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source Fox Politics

Capuchin Monkey Accused Of Calling 911 From California Zoo

Detectives for the San Luis Obisbo Sheriff's Office suspect a monkey named Route picked up the zoo’s cellphone in a golf cart and started pushing buttons. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj And Jack Harlow To Emcee 2022 MTV VMAs

The MTV Video Music Awards later this month will have not one emcee but three. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

A rapidly spreading E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio is raising health alarms

This computer illustration shows the E. coli bacteria in blood. An outbreak in Michigan and Ohio is under investigation as health officials try to determine the source.

At least 29 people have fallen ill from the E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio, and that number is likely an undercount, the CDC says. The source of the outbreak has not been found yet.(Image credit: Kateryna Kon/Getty Images/Science Photo Libra) [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source NPR

Mosquitoes surprise researcher with their 'weird' sense of smell

How do mosquitoes smell us out? And how can we stop them? A new study offers a surprising answer to the first question — and hope for better preventive strategies as a result.

That's how neuroscientist Meg Younger describes her team's findings about how skeeters hone in on human aromas. And that could lead to better ways to keep us bite-free.(Image credit: LWA/Getty Images) [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source NPR

Allen Weisselberg, a Trump Org employee for decades, pleads guilty to felony charges

Former Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg arrives for a hearing on his criminal case at Manhattan Criminal Court on Aug. 12 in New York City. The Manhattan District Attorney

Weisselberg entered his guilty plea in state court in lower Manhattan on Thursday. He's the latest person close to former President Trump to plead guilty or be convicted at trial of a felony.

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Weisselberg entered his guilty plea in state court in lower Manhattan on Thursday. He's the latest person close to former President Trump to plead guilty or be convicted at trial of a felony.(Image credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source NPR

Jonah Hill Reveals Why He’s Stepping Back From Promoting His Own Films

"If I made myself sicker by going out there and promoting it, I wouldn’t be acting true to myself," the "21 Jump Street" actor said. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

The world's smallest sea turtle nests in Louisiana for the first time in 75 years

This undated photo provided by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority in August 2022 shows a newly hatched Kemp

Kemp's ridley sea turtles have hatched in Louisiana's wilds, officials say, in a victory for barrier island restoration. The tiny turtle is also believed to be the world's most endangered.

(Image credit: Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority/AP)

Kemp's ridley sea turtles have hatched in Louisiana's wilds, officials say, in a victory for barrier island restoration. The tiny turtle is also believed to be the world's most endangered.(Image credit: Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority/AP) [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source NPR

Trump Organization’s CFO Pleads Guilty In New York Tax Fraud Case

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

White House announces funding for youth substance abuse programs to tackle 'overdose epidemic'

The White House is announcing $12.4 million in grants to stop youth substance abuse programs across the United States, as the administration faces the opioid crisis. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source Fox Politics

Michigan law firm claimed authorities ‘manipulate’ children for ‘incriminating statements’ in sex abuse cases

Democratic candidate Carl Marlinga's former law firm claimed on its website that authorities “lead and manipulate” children involved in sex crime cases for "incriminating statements." [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source Fox Politics

Mets Rookie Accomplishes Rare Feat On First MLB Swing. Family Loses It.

"That was awesome," the former first-round pick said after New York's victory over the Atlanta Braves. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Can a teen be too immature to choose abortion? This court case shows the complexities

People march to protest the Supreme Court

A Florida court ruled that a parentless 16-year-old seeking an abortion was not "sufficiently mature" to make that decision. The case highlights the longstanding challenges of parental consent laws.

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A Florida court ruled that a parentless 16-year-old seeking an abortion was not "sufficiently mature" to make that decision. The case highlights the longstanding challenges of parental consent laws.(Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source NPR

Joe Biden called Liz Cheney after her primary election defeat: report

President Joe Biden called Liz Cheney after her overwhelming defeat in a Wyoming Republican primary. It is unclear what the pair chatted about during their conversation. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source Fox Politics

Coroner rules Anne Heche's death an accident

Heche suffered burns and an inhalation injury after she crashed her car earlier this month.

According to the the LA County Coroner's report, the cause was inhalation and thermal injuries. The actor died on Sunday, after she crashed her car earlier this month.(Image credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images) [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source NPR

No Drugs, Just Lots Of Dancing At ‘Wild’ Party: Finnish Prime Minister

Sanna Marin was spotted in a video posted on social media showing six people dancing and mimicking a song in front of a camera. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Ukraine's first lady posed for 'Vogue' and sparked discussion on how to #SitLikeAGirl

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska on the front cover of Vogue, photographed by Annie Leibovitz. Entitled "Portrait of Bravery," the spread and accompanying interview paint Zelenska as a woman stepping up to the challenge of her many roles in this war.

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska was criticized for her pose on the cover of the famous fashion magazine. People are coming to her defense to challenge stereotypes about women.(Image credit: Screenshot by NPR/Annie Leibovitz/Vogue) [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source NPR

Brad Pitt Foundation Reaches $20.5 Settlement Over Louisiana Homes

The settlement represents a major milestone in the long-running saga of homes beleaguered by leaks, rot and other defects. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Stacey Abrams co-chaired organization financed by Chinese executive tied to alleged human rights abuses

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams co-chaired a racial justice organization that’s financed by an executive of a Chinese company tied to human rights abuses. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source Fox Politics

Dems worried that controversial ex-Rep Grayson could emerge from ‘chaotic’ Florida primary race

A number of Democrats are growing worried that a crowded field could lead to former Rep. Alan Grayson winning their party's primary race in Florida's 10th District. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source Fox Politics

One year ago, Biden promised to 'stay' in Afghanistan until 'all' Americans got out. He didn't keep his word

One year ago today, President Biden told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that the U.S. military would remain in Afghanistan until all Americans and Afghan allies were evacuated. [...]

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Source Fox Politics

After serving in Afghanistan, Jason Kander spent years trying to outrun PTSD

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Citing the harsh impacts of climate change, the governor introduced an $8 billion plan to preserve the state's diminishing water supply