Washington — President Joe Biden added his well wishes to a growing list of lawmakers from both parties who have expressed support for Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman after he disclosed Thursday that he is being treated for clinical depression. “John, Gisele — Jill and I are thinking about your …
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Kansas City officer shot in police headquarters after Chiefs’ Super Bowl win, authorities say
Kansas City, Mo. — A Kansas City police officer was hit by gunfire and wounded at the department’s headquarters shortly after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, authorities said early Monday. The Kansas City Police Department said the officer’s injuries are not life-threatening. The source and motive of the gunfire …
Read More »SNL alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler announce comedy tour
Saturday Night Live alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have announced a comedy tour beginning in the spring. The tour will kick off in Washington, D.C., on April 28, and so far, three other dates have been announced for Chicago, Boston and Atlantic City. In a video posted to the …
Read More »Dell joins parade of tech giants slashing their workforces
Dell Technologies is the most recent large high-tech company to announce a major layoff, with the hardware maker saying Monday it is slashing 5% of its workforce. In a regulatory filing, Dell attributed the job cuts to a “challenging global economic environment.” Dell Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clark told employees …
Read More »Goshen shooting: 2 suspects arrested in massacre that killed 6 people, including a baby
Two suspects in the massacre of six people last month in central California were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, authorities said. Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said the suspects are a 25-year-old man who was taken into custody without incident and a 35-year-old man who was wounded in …
Read More »National Prayer Breakfast: President Biden urges unity in speech
President Biden delivered a message of unity at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, the first time the annual event has been held since its leadership and structure were overhauled to distance it from a controversial private religious group. “In our politics and in our lives, we too often see …
Read More »Alec Baldwin formally charged in “Rust” shooting with involuntary manslaughter
Actor and producer Alec Baldwin was formally charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter in the deadly 2021 shooting on the set of his Western movie “Rust” in New Mexico, according to court documents. Similar charges were formally filed against the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced …
Read More »Infant twin recovered during Ohio Amber Alert last month has died, police say
An Ohio infant has died one month after being at the center of a statewide AMBER Alert with his twin that garnered national attention, authorities said. Columbus police said officers were sent to a home shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday on a report of a baby not breathing. Medics transported …
Read More »Transcript: Rep. Val Demings on “Face the Nation,” Jan. 29, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Val Demings of Florida that aired on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: One day after the video of Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with police was made public, the Memphis police shut down its SCORPION …
Read More »Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 workers amid continuing labor shortage
Restaurants are beginning the new year with a recurring problem: labor shortages. Chipotle said Thursday it’s looking to hire 15,000 people in North America to ensure its stores are staffed up ahead of its busy spring season. Other chains are also looking for workers: Taco Bell has more than 25,000 …
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