Ralph “Sonny” Barger has had national attention since founding the Oakland chapter of the infamous Hell’s Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC) in 1957. Barger, 83, died in California on Wednesday, according to a statement on his Facebook page. The statement revealed that he “passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer.”… Read More
Florida woman brings drug stash, baby granddaughter to prison visit
A 44-year-old Florida woman brought her infant grandchild along with a stash of cocaine and heroin to a recent prison visit, officials said. But guards searching visitors at the DeSoto Correctional Institution on Sunday found nearly 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of drugs during the jail’s check-in process, sheriff’s officials said… Read More
SCOTUS issues the summer’s final decision, in rare win for Biden
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico. The justices’ 5-4 decision for the administration came in a case about the “Remain in Mexico” policy under President Donald Trump. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the… Read More
Supreme Court announces another major ruling
A blow to climate change advocates and a victory for coal miners. In another major ruling, the Supreme Court on Thursday limited how the nation’s main air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. By a 6-3 vote, with conservatives in the majority, the… Read More
‘Go away, Joe!’ Biden’s odds of leaving office early
President Joe Biden expressly intends to run for president again, but — given his advanced age and wide unpopularity — he faces a tough bid for reelection. On betting sites, Biden is already ranking third behind some potential contenders… and stands significant odds of resigning before the next election. Why… Read More
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years for racketeering and sex trafficking
Disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse young fans, including some who were just children, in a systematic scheme that went on for decades. Through tears and anger, several of Kelly’s accusers told a court in New… Read More
I quit! Supreme Court justice retires effective tomorrow
All this month, the Supreme Court has been dominating headlines, as it has been announcing a slew of conservative decisions. Now the court is headed for a personnel shakeup. Blood Pressure Solution Hiding in Your Fridge? [Sponsored] Justice Stephen Breyer has submitted his notice of retirement to President Joe Biden…. Read More
San Antonio migrant deaths: Authorities slow effort to ID victims
Victims have been found with no identification documents at all and in one case a stolen ID. Remote villages lack phone service to reach family members and determine the whereabouts of missing migrants. Fingerprint data has to be shared and matched by different governments. More than a day after the… Read More
Pelosi meets with pope in Vatican
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis on Wednesday and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, witnesses said, despite her position in support of abortion rights. Pelosi attended the morning Mass marking the feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul, during which Francis bestowed… Read More
Tennis star Serena Williams returns after a year… and loses
Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like someone who hadn’t competed in just that long. She missed shots, shook her head, rolled her eyes. In between, there were moments where Williams played very much like… Read More
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