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Santos Should Consider Resigning, Veteran GOP Lawmaker Says

Santos Should Consider Resigning, Veteran GOP Lawmaker Says

POLITICS | By Hope Yen | Jan 1, 2023

Even as the House GOP leadership keeps silent, a veteran Republican lawmaker said Sunday that George Santos should consider resigning after the congressman-elect from New York admitted to lying about his heritage, education and professional career.

Pope Benedict — 'God's Rottweiler' — Called Homosexuality 'Intrinsically Evil'

Pope Benedict — 'God's Rottweiler' — Called Homosexuality 'Intrinsically Evil'

NATIONAL | Jan 1, 2023

Benedict, who famously stepped away from leading the Catholic Church 9 years ago, was a rigid, moral disciplinarian who throughout his long church career actively addressed homosexuality as a moral defect.

'Trailblazer': Barbara Walters Mourned as Broadcasting Icon

'Trailblazer': Barbara Walters Mourned as Broadcasting Icon

NATIONAL | Jan 1, 2023

Reaction poured in from the worlds of journalism, politics, sports and entertainment following the death of TV news pioneer and "The View" creator Barbara Walters.

Woman Sues Steven Tyler, Alleging Child Sex Assault in 1970s

Woman Sues Steven Tyler, Alleging Child Sex Assault in 1970s

NATIONAL | Jan 1, 2023

A woman who has previously said Steven Tyler had an illicit sexual relationship with her when she was a teenager is now suing the Aerosmith frontman for sexual assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Brittney Griner's Wife Cherelle on Emotional Homecoming After Release from Russia

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Jan 1, 2023

After Brittney spent 294 days in Russian custody, Cherelle Griner says she is breathing a sigh of relief.

Appeals Court Rules Against Transgender Man in Bathroom Case

Appeals Court Rules Against Transgender Man in Bathroom Case

NATIONAL | Jan 1, 2023

A federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida school district's policy of separating school bathrooms based on biological sex is constitutional.

Revelers Throng to New Year's Parties After COVID Hiatus

Revelers Throng to New Year's Parties After COVID Hiatus

INTERNATIONAL | Dec 31, 2022

With countdowns and fireworks, revelers in major city centers across the Asia-Pacific region ushered in the first new year without COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic began in 2020.

Final Goodbye: Recalling Influential People Who Died in 2022

Final Goodbye: Recalling Influential People Who Died in 2022

NATIONAL | By Bernard McGhee | Dec 31, 2022

Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2022 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):

Benedict XVI, First Pope to Resign in 600 Years, Dies at 95

Benedict XVI, First Pope to Resign in 600 Years, Dies at 95

NATIONAL | By Nicole Winfield | Dec 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday. He was 95.

Barbara Walters, a Superstar and Pioneer in TV News, Dies

Barbara Walters, a Superstar and Pioneer in TV News, Dies

NATIONAL | By Frazier Moore | Dec 30, 2022

Barbara Walters, a pioneer as TV news' first woman superstar, has died, according to ABC News. She was 93.

George Santos Allegedly Used Campaign Funds to Rent $11K House, Spent $40K in Air Fare

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Dec 30, 2022

The Republican Representative-elect is now reportedly under investigation by the Nassau County District attorney Anne Donnelly, who's a Republican.

Time of Triumph for GOP Turns into 'Distraction' with Santos

Time of Triumph for GOP Turns into 'Distraction' with Santos

POLITICS | By Farnoush Amiri and Michael Balsamo | Dec 30, 2022

It should be a time of triumph for Republicans ready to take back control of the House in the new Congress next week, but their leaders are struggling with an embarrassing distraction about one of their own: What to do about George Santos?

Divisive Social Media Star Andrew Tate Detained in Romania

INTERNATIONAL | Dec 30, 2022

Andrew Tate, a divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer, was detained in Romania late Thursday on charges of human trafficking and rape, according to local media reports.

Huawei Says It's Out of 'Crisis Mode,' Though Revenue Flat

BUSINESS | By Zen Soo | Dec 30, 2022

Chinese technology giant Huawei says it has emerged from "crisis mode" after years of U.S. restrictions that have stifled its overseas sales, even though its revenue for 2022 failed to grow.

Probe: Alzheimer's Drug Approval 'Rife with Irregularities'

HEALTH | Dec 30, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration's contentious approval of a questionable Alzheimer's drug took another hit Thursday as congressional investigators called the process "rife with irregularities."

Vivienne Westwood, Influential Fashion Maverick, Dies at 81

Vivienne Westwood, Influential Fashion Maverick, Dies at 81

NATIONAL | By Gregory Katz | Dec 29, 2022

Vivienne Westwood, an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement, died Thursday at 81.

George Santos Caught in More Lies Involving Mom's Death, Prep Schooll

George Santos Caught in More Lies Involving Mom's Death, Prep Schooll

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Dec 29, 2022

George Santos has been seemingly caught in more lies about his mother's 9/11 death, attending a fancy prep school.

Andy Cohen Accuses James Corden Of Ripping Off 'Watch What Happens Live' Set

NATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | Dec 29, 2022

During an episode of the "Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi" podcast, Cohen claimed that Watch What Happens Live redefined "what the late night talk show is" and accused Corden of ripping off that style.

2022 Rewind: Watch: Oops! Man Embarrassingly Crashes Husband's Zoom Meeting

NATIONAL | Dec 29, 2022

Hollywood producer Jason Bowers gave his husband's Zoom meeting a jolt recently by crashing in the nude.

Kansas' Democratic Governor Imposes TikTok Ban

NATIONAL | By John Hanna | Dec 29, 2022

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly banned the use of TikTok on the state-issued devices of government workers under her control on Wednesday, becoming one of the first Democratic governors to do so.

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