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In the wake of prosecutions that decimated the former leadership of extremist groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys, white nationalist “Active Clubs” are growing, Rolling Stone reported.

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas basketball guard Arterio Morris was arrested on Friday, according to Douglas County booking logs. According to the logs, he was booked and charged with one count of rape and released on bond of $75,000. A KU Athletics official told The Kansas City Star that Morris has been dismissed from the KU basketball team. “When we learned of allegations regarding Arterio Morris, he was suspended from the Kansas men’s basketball program. We are now aware he has been arrested and charged... Читать дальше...

A state judge in Georgia has declined to rule against a controversial Republican-passed law that could theoretically be used to remove Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney prosecuting former President Donald Trump and his associates in the election racketeering case, reported the Associated Press on Friday.

Donald Trump's criminal case out of Fulton County, Georgia, just got more interesting as one of the former president's co-defendants has reportedly pleaded guilty, marking the first such guilty plea in the sprawling conspiracy investigation.

DETROIT — The Oxford High School school shooter is eligible to spend the rest of his life in prison, an Oakland County judge ruled Friday, arguing that his chances of being rehabilitated are "slim" and setting up a key sentencing hearing in two months when victims can share their opinions. The teen faces a sentence of either life without parole or a term of years, which must be a minimum of 25 to 40 years and a maximum of 60 years with the possibility of parole. Ethan Crumbley pleaded guilty last year to killing Tate Myre... Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA — The family of 8-year-old Fanta Bility, who was killed by police gunfire outside a high school football game in 2021, has settled its wrongful death lawsuit against the borough of Sharon Hill for $11 million. The settlement was agreed to in federal court this week, said attorney Michael T. van der Veen, a lawyer for the family. “The family has been mourning throughout this whole process,” he said Friday. “I really believe that they’re going to find some closure with the settlement. Читать дальше...

Tropical storms Philippe and Rina continued to make their way through the Atlantic, but forecasters don’t anticipate Florida to be affected, according to Friday’s 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The positioning of the two storms has forecasters pondering the possibility of the two storms merging. Here’s what the National Hurricane Center has to say about Philippe and Rina. Tropical Storm Philippe forecastTropical Storm Philippe “is likely to loiter just east of the... Читать дальше...

The first Catholic diocese to ever exist in America has filed for bankruptcy in anticipation of a wave of sex abuse lawsuits, The Baltimore Banner reported.

Trump hit out at Mitch McConnell Friday, nicknaming him “Old Crow” and accusing him of trying to make a spending bill deal with the Democratic Party.

Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark has lost his bid to have his charges in Georgia removed to federal court, reported The Washington Post on Friday.

With a shutdown less than 36 hours away, far-right Republicans in the House of Representatives Friday afternoon voted against their party’s own legislation to keep the federal government running.

In a court filing Thursday, lawyers for Donald Trump said they will not try to move his Georgia racketeering case to federal court. The move was unexpected since many thought Trump would try to invoke immunity protections for federal officials.

The United Auto Workers expanded its strikes against Ford and General Motors on Friday, calling on nearly 7,000 additional members in Michigan and Illinois to walk off the job as the union looks to ramp up pressure on the companies to deliver stronger wage and benefit proposals.

Chris Christie keeps trying to make his "Donald Duck" nickname stick to Donald Trump.

Donald Trump’s inflated valuation of his properties earned him a partial summary judgment finding him liable for fraud this week – and stands to cost him many millions of dollars.

A man on a Delta Airlines red-eye flight repeatedly groped a 13-year-old girl and threatened to kidnap her, The Sacramento Bee reported.

A Georgia judge ruled against former Donald Trump campaign attorney Kenneth Chesebro in his bid to shield evidence in his Georgia election trial.

Las Vegas Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder in regard to the shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur, which took place in 1996, ABC 7 reported.

The head of Italy's rhythmic gymnastics national team, suspended after a group of former athletes made allegations of bullying over their weight and diets, received a simple warning on Friday.

Gen. Mark Milley, the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, took a thinly veiled shot at former President Donald Trump on Friday during a speech at his retirement ceremony.

Many people associate Parkinson’s disease with the physical symptoms it causes – such as tremors, muscle stiffness and balance problems – which can all make everyday activities difficult. But just because Parkinson’s makes movement harder, doesn’t mean those with the disease should stop moving. This was highlighted in a recent video posted by British fitness influencer Joe Wicks on his YouTube channel. In the video, Wicks guides viewers through exercises they can do if they have Parkinson’s disease ... Читать дальше...

Yet another lawsuit attempting to get Donald Trump kicked off the ballot was filed Friday – this time in Michigan.

With a federal government shutdown looming, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) continued to make a last-minute effort to work out some type of funding agreement with far-right members of his caucus. But the talks have not been going well, and a shutdown appears likely.

House Republicans' first impeachment inquiry hearing was widely panned by critics, including from some diehard supporters of former President Donald Trump.

The passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat who served the people of California since 1970 in numerous roles, first at the local level, then as a Senator and Chair of powerful Committees, raises many questions about the future, including: What will Republicans, and especially Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, do? Will Democrats be able to replace her on the Senate's powerful Judiciary Committee and Rules Committee?