NPR suspends editor who accused the network of liberal bias
Uri Berliner, who has worked at NPR for 25 years, was suspended after he claimed the network pushed progressive viewpoints.
U.S. Army financial counselor pleads guilty to defrauding Gold Star families
A financial counselor for the U.S. Army has admitted to tricking the surviving beneficiaries of fallen soldiers out of millions while profiting himself.
DHS Secretary Mayorkas talks campaign to keep kids safe online
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Meta’s Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis discuss the “Know 2 Protect” campaign. It aims to provide parents and young people with information about how to prevent exploitation and abuse, how to report incidents and provide resources for victims and survivors.
Midwest cleans up following violent storms
About a dozen tornadoes were reported in four states across the Midwest. The twisters knocked down buildings and trees in Kansas and Iowa. At least two people were hurt. Those storms are now pushing east, creating another threat for severe weather.
Sons of Lennon and McCartney release first song together
The new single, titled “Primrose Hill”, was recently released by James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon, who are both musicians themselves.
Biden looks to capitalize on campaigning as Trump trial continues
There are two very different schedules for the presumptive presidential nominees. President Biden spent time in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania Tuesday, while former President Trump campaigned in heavily Democratic New York City after jury selection wrapped up on Tuesday. Seven jurors were picked in his “hush money” trial.
Tesla wants shareholders to vote again on Musk’s $56 billion payout
Elon Musk’s 2018 compensation package is back for board re-certification after being voided by a Delaware court.
O.J. Simpson was “chilling” just 2 weeks before he died, lawyer says
O.J. Simpson’s longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Highly controversial Disneyland expansion plan clears big hurdle
The highly controversial DisneylandForward proposal to expand the world-famous park and bring with it nearly $2 billion in new rides, attractions, restaurants and shops was given a key green light by the Anaheim City Council after an hours-long, heated meeting.
Israel blames starvation in Gaza on U.N. making excuses
UNICEF says a third of Gaza’s infants and toddlers are acutely malnourished, but Israel blames the U.N. itself.