By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that received a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network. But several lawsuits filed late last year raised allegations of
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that received a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network. But several lawsuits filed late last year raised allegations of
Continue ReadingBy LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet with Israel’s minister of defense on Tuesday and discuss ways to defeat Hamas other than conducting a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, the Pentagon said, at a time of rising tensions between the two countries. Maj.
Continue ReadingBy Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Imagine jumping on a train in southwestern China, traveling some 2,000 miles and arriving in Singapore – less than 30 hours later. That’s the scenario China is envisioning for Southeast Asia as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a vast overseas infrastructure development program that launched more than
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — When Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s returns to court over felony securities fraud charges he’s been facing for nearly a decade, it will put him the closest he’s ever been to standing trial in the case. But it’s unclear if the trial set to begin April
Continue ReadingBy HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine needs any edge it can get to repel Russia from its territory. One emerging bright spot is its small but fast-growing defense industry, which the government is flooding with money in hopes that a surge of homemade weapons and ammunition can help turn the tide.
Continue ReadingBy MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday in its first abortion case since conservative justices overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago. At stake is the ease of access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S.
Continue ReadingBy Joan Biskupic, CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear its first abortion case since the 2022 reversal of Roe v. Wade and upheaval of reproductive rights in America. Consider how much the justices’ decision has changed the country: Fourteen states now have total bans and seven others have imposed substantial
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — In 60 surreal New York minutes, Donald Trump staved off a personal and financial disaster but moved perilously closer to historic ignominy. It didn’t start out too bad for the ex-president on Monday. He won a legal triumph when an appeals court more than halved the value of
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers have been drawn for an estimated $800 million Powerball jackpot that has grown so large thanks to nearly three dozen consecutive drawings without a winner of the top prize. The numbers drawn Monday night were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68 and red ball: 23
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers have been drawn for an estimated $800 million Powerball jackpot that has grown so large thanks to nearly three dozen consecutive drawings without a winner of the top prize. The numbers drawn Monday night were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68 and red ball: 23
Continue ReadingWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand says hackers linked to the Chinese government targeted its Parliament in 2021. New Zealand’s allegation comes a day after American and British authorities announced a set of criminal charges and sanctions against seven hackers, who targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.’s election watchdog. New
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The winning numbers for Monday’s estimated $800 million Powerball jackpot – which would be one of the largest prizes in the lottery’s history – have been drawn. The numbers are 7, 11, 19, 53 and 68 with a red Powerball of 23. This was the first of two opportunities
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By Raja Razek, Homero De la Fuente, Steve Almasy, Dalia Faheid and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Faced with growing attention over a theft and gambling scandal, baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday adamantly denied betting on any sport or paying a bookie and placed the blame for the improprieties squarely on his former interpreter
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Early in the third quarter, Kiki Rice knew the pressure was on her if the Bruins wanted to keep their hopes alive of getting to the Women’s Final Four for the first time. The sophomore point guard ended up delivering in the most pressure-packed time
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in muted trading Tuesday, as buying in some markets was soon erased by profit-taking. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225, where computer chip-related issues had interested investors early, reversed course to be little changed, inching down less than 0.1% to finish at 40,398.03. Australia’s
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Hosts across MSNBC’s airwaves are following Chuck Todd in publicly criticizing their network for hiring former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor. Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Nicolle Wallace, Lawrence O’Donnell and “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski all spoke
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By Holmes Lybrand and Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Search warrant activity at homes belonging to musician and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday is related to an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, a law enforcement source told CNN. The source would not specify whether Combs himself was the specific target, citing the sensitive nature of the investigation.
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USC President Carol Folt today presented a rare University Medallion in honor of Holocaust survivors, whose stories are told and honored by the Shoah Foundation at USC. Folt presented the honor during a gathering at the USC Town & Gown ballroom, attended by Shoah Foundation founder and Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg and Holocaust survivor Celina
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By Richard Roth, Ivana Kottasová, Lauren Izso and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Tensions between the United States and Israel were exposed on Monday when Washington stood aside and allowed the UN Security Council to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The US decision to abstain on the vote prompted Israel’s
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