Man Who Threatened to Cut Nancy Pelosi's Head Off Given 18 Months in Jail
Paul Hoeffler had previously pled guilty to making the threats through phone messages, having also sent them to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attorney Kim Foxx.
Biden Rescinds Title 42, Trump-Era Restrictions at U.S.-Mexico Border
The limits were revoked after careful consideration of current COVID-19 prevention measures.
Mariupol City Council Estimates Rebuild Will Cost at Least $10 Billion
The Ukrainian city has been the site of major attacks from the Russian military.
Pope Francis Apologizes to Canada's Indigenous Peoples for Abuse at Schools
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis delegates met with the pontiff at the Vatican.
Russian Author Mikhail Shishkin Says Country Needs 'Deputinization'
"Russian soldiers are destroying cities and killing people and children, and I'm Russian," said Shishkin. "In my name, such horrible crimes are committed."
Richard Burr Sticks With GOP, to Vote No on Ketanji Brown Jackson
The North Carolina senator was previously speculated to be considering voting for Jackson's confirmation.
Federal Judge Rules Florida's New Voting Restrictions Are Unconstitutional
The judge ruled that the new restrictions, such as reducing drop boxes for ballots and banning groups from offering aid to voters, cannot be put into effect.
U.S. Goes After Russian Tech, U.K. Targets Russian Media in Fresh Sanctions
"We will continue to target Putin's war machine with sanctions from every angle," said U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Wears Valley Wildfire Still Burning, Over 100 Structures Destroyed
The Sevier County Volunteer Fire Department recently put out a call for donations of water, eye drops, and food, adding "... we sure would appreciate you."
Disney Employee Running for Congress Says Company 'Straying' From Values
Jose Castillo told Fox News that a "silent majority" of Disney employees support the so-called Don't Say Gay bill but have not spoken out against it.
Naomi Irion Remains Missing as Suspected Kidnapper Appears in Court
Irion was last seen in early March at a Walmart parking lot in Fernley, Nevada.
CDC Drops COVID Travel Advisories for Cruise Ships
The agency had previously assessed cruise ships as containing a "high" or "very high" risk for COVID-19 transmission.
Wanda Sykes Says Will Smith Should Have Been Asked to Leave Oscars
"I was like, 'How gross is this?' This is just the wrong message," Sykes said.
Russia Could Gain More Territory, But It Won't Come From Ukraine
The Georgian breakaway state of South Ossetia has allegedly filed paperwork to join the Russian Federation.
Betty Taylor, 12-Year-Old Missing Since March 20, Found in South Carolina
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection to her disappearance.
Ex-Yale Employee Admits to Stealing $40M in Electronics From School
Jamie Petrone pleaded guilty to conducting an elaborate fraud scheme in which she sold purchased electronics to outside businesses.
Susan Collins Criticizes Questioning of Ketanji Brown Jackson by Senators
"The role the Constitution clearly assigns to the Senate is to examine the experience, qualifications, and integrity" of nominees, the Maine GOP senator said.
Voter Fraud Worries Lead GOP Chapter to Count 2020 Mail-In Envelopes
The Missoula County, Montana, Republican Central Committee is counting mail-in envelopes after a private group says it found irregularities in an investigation.
TurboTax's 'Free' Software Misleads Millions of Ineligible Users: Lawsuit
"TurboTax is bombarding consumers with ads for 'free' tax filing services, and then hitting them with charges when it's time to file," said the FTC.
Oscars Saw No Ratings Boost After Will Smith, Chris Rock Altercation
Nielsen reports that the so-called "Slap Heard Around The World" did not affect the broadcast, which averaged 16.6 million viewers.
NashStore, Russia's Answer to Google Play, to Launch May 9, 'Victory Day'
The developers of the store, Digital Platforms, say that the app was developed after Alphabet Inc. suspended usage of the Google Play store in Russia.
Jill Biden's Community College Class Canceled After Bomb Threat
The Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College has been closed for the day as the investigation surrounding the threat is underway.
Ocasio-Cortez Says There Might Be Grounds for Impeaching Clarence Thomas
The congresswoman said that the Supreme Court justice should resign to avoid potential impeachment regarding his stance on the January 6 investigation.
Woman Charged in Capitol Riot Facing Felony for Alleged DWI, Fatal Wreck
Emily Hernandez, who pleaded guilty to entering a restricted building during the January 6 Capitol riot, has now been implicated in a fatal Missouri car crash.
NFL: Diversity to Be 'Meaningful' Factor When Considering Ownership Groups
Thirty-two NFL clubs released a joint statement committing to increasing diversity in ownership groups.
Disney's 'Goal' Now to Repeal 'Don't Say Gay' Bill as DeSantis Signs It
The statement comes weeks after Disney CEO Bob Chapek refused to condemn the Florida law, leading to Disney employees staging walkouts and demanding action.
Janet Hubert, Will Smith's 'Fresh Prince' Co-Star, Defends Chris Rock Slap
"Will stood up for his wife, Chris Rock is always disrespecting Black women," wrote Hubert on social media.
Chris Rock's Restraint After Will Smith Slap Praised by Charlamagne Tha God
"Not only did he show restraint. He kept the show moving," said the popular radio host.
Taliban Clamps Down, Stops Airing Some Media Reports, Foreign TV Shows
The United Nations called the banning of two BBC broadcasts "another repressive step against the people of Afghanistan."
Russia, Losing Ground in Kyiv, Now Says 'Main Goal' to Free Eastern Ukraine
Both Russian and U.S. officials are saying that the Russian army are changing their minds about claiming other Ukrainian cities.