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Justice Department sues Philadelphia over anti-ICE mask law
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (268+ words) The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging Philadelphia's anti-ICE policy banning federal agents from wearing masks while on duty. Federal lawyers said the city's law is an unconstitutional attempt to interfere with national law enforcement operations. The law not…...
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, "The Ring" villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (278+ words) LOS ANGELES " Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35. Chase's father, John David Schwallier, confirmed to The New York Times…...
Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8 M in earnings
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (392+ words) LOS ANGELES " Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday and charged with 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, prosecutors said. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges at a…...
Olympian Jenny Simpson shows "encouraging improvement" after collapsing at a Raleigh track event
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (337+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. " Olympic 1, 500-meter bronze medalist and world champion Jenny Simpson remains under medical care Thursday but shows "encouraging improvement" after collapsing while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh earlier this week. In a post on Instagram, Fleet…...
California billionaire tax proposal is slated to qualify for the November ballot
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (442+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California to counter federal cuts to healthcare for low-income people has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot, the state's top elections official said. Secretary of State…...
York Revolution baseball team forfeits Pride Night game after players refuse LGBTQ-themed jerseys
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (530+ words) A Pennsylvania independent professional baseball team forfeited its Pride Night game Thursday after several players refused to wear rainbow-sleeved jerseys, with the organization blasting its own athletes in a pointed public statement. The York Revolution, a member of the Atlantic…...
Chargers" Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (579+ words) EL SEGUNDO, Calif. " New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike Mc Daniel wanted to change Justin Herbert's footwork, so he has taken the football out of his star quarterback's hands for parts of the offseason program. While it might seem…...
11 suspected migrants charged with stealing food stamps, other benefits
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (547+ words) Prosecutor: 'It should not be this easy to steal from the government' Federal authorities announced charges Thursday against 15 people " including 11 suspected illegal immigrants " who they say stole food stamps and other welfare benefits in Massachusetts. The thefts ranged from relatively…...
Corey Feldman says food poisoning, not serious illness, caused in-flight medical scare
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (303+ words) Corey Feldman broke his silence Wednesday about the frightening mid-flight medical emergency that landed him in a Los Angeles hospital earlier this week, telling fans the initial diagnosis that spread through the media was wrong and that he is now…...
Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (236+ words) LOS ANGELES " A fire at a massive warehouse blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, prompting shelter-in-place orders in the area due to the risk of hazardous air. Los Angeles firefighters responded around 2: 30 p. m. to the blaze, which…...