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Michael Jackson’s kids mark their late father’s birthday
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Damien Chazelle shows support for WGA strike at Venice Film Festival
The 2023 Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday amid the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes in the entertainment industry.
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How a 14-year-old became part of the animation team behind ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
Preston Mutanga has found fame as a teen wunderkind whose creativity resulted in the ultimate gig.
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Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case
Sidney Powell, an attorney involved in Donald Trump’s post-election legal challenges, entered a not guilty plea and said she would waive her arraignment in the case in Fulton County, according to a new court filing.
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DeSantis faces new leadership test as Hurricane Idalia barrels toward Florida
With the eyes of the country on Hurricane Idalia as it spins toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions are also under the spotlight as he puts his campaign on hold to manage the crisis at home.
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Trump cited the ‘Scottsboro Boys’ case when he asked for a 2026 trial. Judge Chutkan rejected any comparison
When Donald Trump urged the judge in his federal election subversion case to set his trial for April 2026 earlier this month, he cited a landmark Supreme Court decision concerning the infamous 1931 Scottsboro Boys cases to bolster his argument that special counsel Jack Smith isn’t giving him enough time to prepare a defense.
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Families of troops killed in Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan demand accountability in emotional testimony
Family members of the 13 US service members killed two years ago in the Abbey Gate bombing during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan demanded accountability and answers from the Biden administration on Tuesday in emotional testimony about the withdrawal and their losses.
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Here’s how Trump may try to challenge Jack Smith and delay his March 4 trial
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have previewed that they will be seeking to launch several legal maneuvers to gum up the federal election subversion case that has been brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith.
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Exclusive: Smuggler with ties to ISIS helped migrants enter US from Mexico, raising alarm bells across government
The FBI is investigating more than a dozen migrants from Uzbekistan and other countries allowed into the US after they sought asylum at the southern border with Mexico earlier this year, a scramble set off when US intelligence officials found that the migrants traveled with the help of a smuggler with ties to ISIS, according to multiple US officials.
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Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network’s history
Mark Thompson, the former chief executive of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, will be the next leader of CNN, the network announced Wednesday, taking the reins of the renowned global news organization at one of the most pivotal times in its 43-year history.
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Google launches watermarks for AI-generated images
In an effort to help prevent the spread of misinformation, Google on Tuesday unveiled an invisible, permanent watermark on images that will identify them as computer-generated.
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Giuliani loses defamation lawsuit from two Georgia election workers
A federal judge has determined Rudy Giuliani forfeits the defamation lawsuit from two Georgia election workers against him, a decision that could lead to significant penalties for the former Donald Trump attorney.
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Rudy Giuliani speaks to the media after leaving the Fulton County jail on August 23 in Atlanta. Mandatory Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Judge knocks out key defense for former Trump adviser Navarro ahead of contempt of Congress trial
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro will not be able to argue before a jury at his contempt of Congress trial next week that the former president asserted privilege to shield him from a House January 6 committee subpoena, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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Fani Taifa Willis – The Vanguard of Justice in the Era of RICO and Trump
In a media landscape frequently marred by misinformation, Fani Taifa Willis stands as a formidable pillar of justice and ethical governance. Embodied in her name, which translates to “prosperous people” in Swahili, Willis has earned a reputation for her unparalleled legal acumen. Particularly noteworthy is her expertise in applying the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly known as the RICO Act, across a range of complex cases.
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McDonald’s Presents… the As Featured In Meal
The Golden Arches will drop its biggest global meal yet with menu items famously featured in movies, television shows and songs – plus one-of-a-kind experiences for fans throughout the month
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Inaugural Fort Bend County Festival of One Celebrates a Spectacular Debut at Epicenter in Rosenberg, TX
The inaugural Fort Bend County Festival of One took place on Saturday, August 26, at the newly opened Epicenter in Rosenberg, TX. With a remarkable turnout of over 2,500 attendees, the event showcased the vibrant spirit and diversity of the Fort Bend community.
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Congressman Al Green Introduces H.R. 5223 – the Original Open for Business Act of 2023 – to Address the Need for Customer Friendly Banking Hours
On Friday, August 18, 2023, Congressman Al Green took a proactive step towards enhancing access to banking services by introducing H.R. 5223 – the Original Open for Business Act of 2023.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Statement on Commissioners Court’s Forced Elimination of Election Administrator’s Office Because of SB 1750
Today, the Harris County Commissioners Court is forced to take action to comply with Senate Bill 1750, a new state law that forces Harris County, and only Harris County, to eliminate the position of elections administrator and revert election duties to a bifurcated system, where the Tax Assessor-Collector maintains voter registration and the County Clerk administers elections. Below is Harris County Rodney Ellis’s statement on that action:
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Drew Carey to host ‘The Price is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker’ on CBS in honor of his late predecessor
The life and career of Bob Barker, the beloved “Price is Right” host of 35 years who died last week, will be celebrated with an hour-long special set to air on CBS this Thursday.
