Day: November 23, 2024

‘Unlikely coalition’: A criminal justice reform advocate sees opportunities in a second Trump term

3:10 am November 23, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned for president in 2016 in part by styling himself as a tough-on-crime contender who, if elected, would institute a national anti-crime agenda, crack down on immigration and bring “very strong, very swift,” law and order. His incendiary rhetoric and messaging on crime had set off alarm bells among many Democrats and […]

Teen suspect arrested after cheerleader found dead in woods

3:02 am November 23, 2024

A Tennessee cheerleader, 13, was allegedly stabbed to death by a 15-year-old with a pocket knife and left alongside a dirt road. Now, prosecutors hope to try him as an adult in court. Savannah Copeland met with the 15-year-old around midnight Oct. 22, when he allegedly attacked her and fled, according to a petition released […]

Ellen DeGeneres’ exodus amid Trump victory includes ditching signature hairdo

2:35 am November 23, 2024

Ellen DeGeneres debuted a new look in England after reportedly leaving the United States because of Donald Trump’s presidential victory. DeGeneres, 66, was spotted sporting a brunette pixie cut instead of her famous blonde locks while enjoying live music at The Farmer’s Dog in the United Kingdom on Nov. 13. The former talk show host […]

Jason Kelce berated by angry fan in California over autograph signing

2:30 am November 23, 2024

A bizarre scene involving an angry fan and former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce unfolded in Hollywood Thursday night after the former NFL player apparently refused to sign an autograph. After filming an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night, Kelce was attacked verbally by an angry man who shouted a profanity-laced tirade at him […]

Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, praised as ‘loyal’ and ‘qualified’ for top US prosecutor role

2:24 am November 23, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump tapped former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday to head up the U.S. Department of Justice in his second term—a swift decision but one met with little surprise among many in Trump’s orbit. That’s because Bondi, 59, has emerged as a close ally of the president-elect in recent years—including defending him […]