Takeaways from AP's investigation into fatal police encounters involving injections of sedatives An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that the practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police has spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years, built on question ... 04/25/2024 - 11:29 pm | View Link
Trump legal woes mount as ex-tabloid chief testifies about scheme to shield old friend The National Enquirer’s David Pecker paid out thousands to shield Donald Trump. But when it came to seamy claims from porn star Stormy Daniels, he put his foot down. 04/25/2024 - 10:15 am | View Link
Trump trial live updates: Ex-"National Enquirer" publisher David Pecker returning to stand "Karen McDougal was a Playboy model," former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker said, recalling how he learned in June 2016 "that there's a Playboy model who is trying to sell a story about a ... 04/25/2024 - 2:54 am | View Link
North Carolina man sentenced to 6 years in prison for assaulting police during Capitol riots, officials say THE WXII 12 NEWSROOM IS FOLLOWING AT THIS HOUR. WINSTON-SALEM POLICE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IDENTIFYING THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN A LARGE FIGHT THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY EVENING ON NORTH PATTERSON AVENUE ... 04/24/2024 - 5:43 am | View Link
North Carolina man who struck officer with pole on Jan. 6 sentenced to prison A North Carolina man who attacked police officers with a pole during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots was sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison, the Justice Department announced. David Gietzen was ... 04/24/2024 - 5:41 am | View Link
HANOI, Vietnam — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that’s shaken the country’s political and business elites.
The resignation of National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue adds to growing instability in the country.
For months, Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, has been swarmed with tourists eager to soak in the views of Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest mountain. The visitors have also taken a particular interest in one specific parking lot, which offers a picturesque view of the famed volcano in the background of a convenience store.
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As the spot surged in popularity after earning a reputation on social media for being “very Japanese,” a local official told AFP, throngs of tourists have wreaked havoc, sometimes parking their cars without permission, leaving litter behind, and even climbing onto the roof of a nearby dental clinic in hopes of a better vantage point for the perfect shot.
More than 400 guests—including actors, scientists, advocates, and musicians—gathered for the 2024 TIME100 Gala at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday for a ceremony recognizing this year’s TIME100 honorees. The star-studded night brought together a wide range of influential figures, from singer-songwriter Dua Lipa to actor Colman Domingo to journalist and author E.
Motaz Azaiza spoke to TIME on the red carpet at this year’s TIME100 Gala in New York City. The Palestinian photojournalist is honored on this year’s list for his work showing the world what is going on in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. He spoke about the Gaza solidarity encampments that are popping up at universities in New York and across the country.
A “foreign actor” is likely behind deepfake content that made Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sound like he’s urging military action against China, according to his communications office.
The government is investigating the spread of the manipulated video and will file cases against those responsible, the communications office said in a statement Friday.
TIME 100 honorees and guests gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday night for the 2024 TIME 100 Gala. Many of the honorees, including actors Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as well as musicians Jack Antonoff, Kylie Minogue, and 21 Savage, were present for the night’s festivities.
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