A Kentucky man was sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison Tuesday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Clayton Ray Mullins, 54, of Larue County, pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding police officers, according to a news release from the U.S. […]
Biden raising money on Trump’s home turf in Florida
By Trevor Hunnicutt JUPITER, Florida (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Florida on Tuesday to raise funds for his 2024 reelection bid on the home turf of his likely opponent, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. Biden, a Democrat who is seeking another four-year term in the Nov. 5 election, is stopping at fundraising events in […]
Chita Rivera, pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91
Chita Rivera, the dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists, has died aged 91. Rivera’s death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she died in New York after a brief illness. Rivera first gained prominence in 1957 as […]
This clever $31 car camera makes it easy to see behind you when you back up — and it’s over 30% off
Most modern cars come with backup cameras, but if you drive an older vehicle, you’re missing out on what should be an essential function. The ability to see behind you makes it so much easier to back into parking spots or maneuver in tight spaces without discovering nearby objects with your fender. The Rohent Backup […]
Cold feet? These water-resistant boots — down to $58 — are ‘better and cheaper than Uggs’
It’s almost February, but that doesn’t mean winter’s worst is behind us. In fact, according to the experts, there’s more to come — are you prepared? For our money, the perfect cold-weather outfit begins at the feet, and a good pair of boots is worth its weight in gold. Luckily, with Project Cloud Ankle-High Snow […]
This pore-perfecting microdermabrasion tool is 50% off at Amazon right now—snag it for $45!
Skin need a glow-up? Whether it’s clogged pores, dull skin, or emerging wrinkles, this pore vacuum and microdermabrasion tool might be just what your skincare routine is missing. The Microderm Glo Gem Diamond boosts collagen and removes whatever gunk is lingering deep in your pores to reveal clean, clear, smooth skin. Right now this pro-grade […]
Newborn was found dead in trash bag in 1996. Now parents are identified, Iowa cops say
The parents of a newborn girl found in a garbage bag in 1996 have been identified, the Iowa Department of Public Safety (IDPS) said. On Nov. 10, 1996, a caller reported that the newborn girl’s body was in a garbage bag in a barn outside Lisbon, Iowa, IDPS said. The Iowa Division of Crime investigated […]
Justice Department investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush over alleged misuse of campaign funds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri misused campaign funds for her own personal security, the progressive lawmaker confirmed in a statement Tuesday. Bush, a second-term lawmaker, denied any wrongdoing and said she is “fully cooperating” with federal prosecutors. “As a rank-and-file member of Congress I am […]
Government to provide aid to refugees returning to Ukraine from abroad
The Cabinet has adopted a resolution authorizing financial assistance to Ukrainian citizens who have returned from abroad and are yet to find a job, for up to six months, Ukraine’s Reintegration Ministry said in a message on its website on Jan. 30. According to the announcement, the resolution was passed to help “families at risk […]
How to watch all the Best Picture nominees including ‘Poor Things,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ and more
The nominees are in for the 2024 Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic Oppenheimer stole the show with a whopping 13 nominations, Yorgos Lanthimos’ quirky comedy Poor Things got 11 nods, and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon came in third with 10. Greta Gerwig’s box office record-breaker Barbie earned eight nominations, including for […]
This fan-favorite Kate Somerville face moisturizer is under $20, today only
It’s an unfortunate fact of life: Dry skin happens. Luckily, there are plenty of solutions to tackle dryness, including the popular Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Glow Moisturizer. It’s $5 off at Amazon, just for today. While there are other skincare products on sale today, this is the deal you definitely don’t want to miss. Kate Somerville […]
Carnival cruise ship rescues 2 shipwrecked men stranded on kayak in Gulf of Mexico
Two men stranded on a kayak in the Gulf of Mexico were rescued by the Carnival Jubilee cruise ship on Monday. The cruise team spotted the men off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, on their scheduled route from Texas to the Western Caribbean, Carnival said in a press release. A stranded man is rescued in […]