A Canadian national who sent a letter laced with the deadly toxin ricin to former President Donald Trump at the White House was sentenced Thursday to over 21 years in prison. Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, 56, a dual citizen of Canada and France, pleaded guilty in January to sending the homemade poison-laced letters to Trump… Continue reading Canadian woman who sent poison-laced letter to Trump sentenced to 21 years
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Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia on first such trip in years
Iran’s foreign minister traveled to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking the first trip to the kingdom by Tehran’s top diplomat in years after the two nations reached a détente with Chinese mediation. The visit by Hossein Amirabdollahian comes as both Saudi Arabia and Iran try to ease tensions between their nations, which long have viewed… Continue reading Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia on first such trip in years
Hawaii’s top power utility accused of years of mismanagement before the deadly wildfires
Hawaii’s biggest power utility faces growing scrutiny for the role it might have played in the deadliest wildfire in modern American history, including detailed allegations in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that it was negligent and knowingly failed to take proper action to prevent catastrophe. The lawsuit, first obtained by NBC News, alleges that Hawaiian Electric… Continue reading Hawaii’s top power utility accused of years of mismanagement before the deadly wildfires
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are engaged after 4 years of dating
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are engaged after four years of dating. The longtime couple announced the news Aug. 14 in a joint Instagram post. “Forever starts now!!!” they captioned a pic of Deschanel. 43, flashing her engagement ring while standing alongside her new “Property Brothers” fiancé, 45. People reports that Scott popped the question on Aug. 13 during a… Continue reading Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are engaged after 4 years of dating
Ex-Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III gets 3 to 10 years in prison for fatal DUI crash in Las Vegas
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for a fatal 2021 crash, in which he was found to be driving at high speeds while intoxicated. Ruggs pleaded guilty in May to a felony count of DUI resulting in death and misdemeanor manslaughter… Continue reading Ex-Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III gets 3 to 10 years in prison for fatal DUI crash in Las Vegas
Consumer prices fall for 1st time in 2 years
BEIJING — China reported inflation data for July that pointed to a modest improvement from June. The consumer price index fell by 0.3% in July from a year ago, but was up by 0.2% when compared with June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics Wednesday. The year-on-year CPI print for July was slightly better… Continue reading Consumer prices fall for 1st time in 2 years
Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot
LOS ANGELES — Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years after he was found guilty of shooting hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion in the foot after the pair left a Los Angeles party in 2020. The hearing began Monday and wrapped Tuesday, ending a high-profile case that saw Megan, 28, subjected to what prosecutors called “repeated… Continue reading Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot
Eight Amazon rainforest countries begin first summit in 14 years
BELEM, Brazil — For the first time in 14 years, presidents of the South American nations home to the Amazon rainforest are converging to chart a common course for protection of the bioregion and address organized crime. The summit Tuesday and Wednesday in the Brazilian city of Belem is a meeting of the Amazon Cooperation… Continue reading Eight Amazon rainforest countries begin first summit in 14 years
Teacher who had a ‘kill list’ gets 2½ years on probation
CROWN POINT, Ind. — A former fifth-grade teacher in northwestern Indiana who was charged with felony intimidation after, authorities say, she told a student she had a “kill list” of students and staff has been sentenced to 2½ years on probation. Angelica Carrasquillo, 25, of Griffith pleaded guilty Friday to an intimidation charge in Lake County Superior… Continue reading Teacher who had a ‘kill list’ gets 2½ years on probation
Texas Man Stuck In Jail 3.5 Years For Drunk Driving Charge Sues Lawyer
In 2018, Harris County, Texas, paid Jerome Godinich, a Houston-based defense lawyer, more than $409,000 to represent people who couldn’t afford to hire a lawyer in 604 cases. Godinich had a reputation of taking on more cases than one lawyer could reasonably handle, and his caseload regularly far exceeded state and federal guidelines. But judges,… Continue reading Texas Man Stuck In Jail 3.5 Years For Drunk Driving Charge Sues Lawyer