The U.S. economy shrank between April and June of this year, marking the second consecutive quarter of declining economic activity — a sign the U.S. may be teetering on the edge of a recession. The nation’s gross domestic product, a measure of total spending on goods and services across the …
Read More »Barry Morphew, who had been charged in death of wife Suzanne Morphew, pleads guilty to casting her ballot for Trump
A Colorado man who had been charged in the presumed death of his missing wife has pleaded guilty to forgery for casting her 2020 election ballot for then-President Donald Trump. Barry Morphew pleaded guilty Thursday and was fined and assessed court costs of $600, The Denver Post reported. He avoids …
Read More »No charges for “Late Show” crew arrested on Capitol Hill
Federal prosecutors have declined to bring charges against nine people associated with CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” who were arrested in a building in the U.S. Capitol complex last month. The decision, made by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, comes after prosecutors determined they “cannot move forward” with …
Read More »“Scrubs” producer Eric Weinberg arrested for serial sexual assault, accused of luring victims for years
Los Angeles police have arrested a longtime Hollywood producer for sexually assaulting several young women between 2012 and 2019. Eric Weinberg, who was the co-executive producer of the hit series “Scrubs,” was arrested Thursday at his Los Feliz home, the city’s police department said in a statement. The Los Angeles …
Read More »“Eat the Rich” ice cream truck sells $10 popsicles shaped like Bezos, Musk, others
An artists’ collective in Brooklyn is selling popsicles shaped like billionaires including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos with the tagline “Eat the Rich.” But the $10 price tag on the frozen treats has some people pointing out the irony of criticizing the world’s wealthiest while engaging in “peak capitalism.” The …
Read More »Getting student debt forgiveness could be easier under new rules proposed by Biden administration
New rules proposed by the Biden administration on Wednesday would make it easier for borrowers to get their federal student debt forgiven through several existing programs. The action is intended to overhaul relief programs that have been criticized for their burdensome paperwork requirements and long processing times. It builds on …
Read More »Two police officers shot at July 4 celebration in Philadelphia released from hospital
Two police officers have been discharged from the Philadelphia hospital where they were treated for gunshot wounds on Monday night, authorities said. The officers, whose names were not made public, were identified as longstanding members of local law enforcement bureaus by Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw in comments given to press …
Read More »Inflation’s high — and coupons are increasingly difficult to find
It’s more difficult than ever to find paper coupons, once a household staple for saving on groceries and other purchases. The reason is partly due to the pandemic, with manufacturers wanting to avoid shortages in case consumers respond to an offer, Axios senior breaking news reporter Kelly Tyko told CBS …
Read More »Remains found in Texas in 2013 identified as 16
Human remains found in Texas nearly 10 years ago have been identified as Sylvia Nicole Smith, a teenager who had gone missing in 2000, Texas officials said. DNA testing helped authorities create a profile for the remains, and Smith’s mother was able to confirm her identity last month. A homicide …
Read More »Senator Kevin Cramer says he suffered “serious” hand injury that could require finger amputation
Republican Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota has suffered a serious hand injury that could require the amputation of part of a finger on his right hand, the senator tweeted Wednesday. Cramer suffered the injury during while doing yard work over the weekend, and required immediate surgery. Cramer clarified that …
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