Day: July 17, 2024

Cody Johnson nails national anthem at MLB All-Star game following Ingrid Andress’ ‘drunk’ performance

6:29 pm July 17, 2024

Country singer Cody Johnson hit a home run with his national anthem performance at the MLB All-Star Game in Texas on Tuesday night, just one day after singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress went viral for her pained rendition, which she later admitted she performed while “drunk.” Johnson, 37, was welcomed by the crowd at Globe Life Field […]

Secret Service under Homeland Security inspector general investigation after Trump assassination attempt

6:28 pm July 17, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general has opened an investigation into the Secret Service’s handling of security for former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend. In a brief notice posted to the inspector general’s website, the agency said the objective of the probe is to “Evaluate the United States Secret Service’s (Secret […]

Bangladesh urges universities to close after 6 die in protests, bombs and weapons found

6:27 pm July 17, 2024

Authorities in Bangladesh urged all universities to close on Wednesday, the day after at least six people died in violent protests over the allocation of government jobs and police raided the headquarters of the main opposition party. Dhaka University, at the center of the violence, decided to suspend classes and close its dormitories indefinitely, a […]

Copa América final arrests include at least 11 illegal immigrants: report

5:33 pm July 17, 2024

The chaotic scene before the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida over the weekend resulted in 27 arrests and 55 ejections. Colombia’s soccer federation president, Ramón Jesurún, 71, and his son were among those arrested by law enforcement on Sunday, but according to a new report, at least […]

‘Defensive’ Biden lashes out at vulnerable Dems warning of November losses: reports

5:32 pm July 17, 2024

President Biden reportedly lashed out at fellow Democrats on a group call Saturday, insisting that questions about his viability for a second term were ridiculous. The president allegedly exploded on Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado during the call after Crow said “without a major change, we are facing a loss in November,” according to NBC […]