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DHS watchdog finds use-of-force issues, and safety and sanitation concerns at Louisiana ICE center

A Department of Homeland Security watchdog report revealed that staff at an ICE detention center in Louisiana used a prohibited chokehold to “gain control” of one person being held there and stabbed another in the hand with a pen when an officer could not close the door to a housing unit. The newly released findings about Winn Correctional Center in central Louisiana follow the DHS Inspector General’s review of video of the use-of-force incidents as part of an unannounced facility inspection. Th

Ohio State University reaches $100 million settlement in sex abuse lawsuits

Ohio State University has agreed to pay $100 million in damages to 279 former students who said a campus doctor sexually assaulted them decades ago. Just one of the former students who were part of five active federal lawsuits against Ohio State did not sign on to the agreement, the university and the lawyers for the accusers said in a statement. Details of the settlement were being finalized, the joint statement said. It did not divulge the name of the holdout. The announcement appeared to be a

Jan. 6 defendants still eyeing payouts, despite scrapped $1.8B fund

Despite the DOJ saying it is scrapping plans to launch a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," many Jan. 6 defendants are still eying payouts using other legal paths.

Why it takes days or even weeks for California to count votes

While primary day in California is now over, it could take days or weeks for final vote counts to be determined and some projections to be made.

West Virginia commit announces decision by blasting 'Country Roads,' lighting a couch on fire

A big moment in any student-athlete's career is announcing what school they're committing to, and I don't think you're going to find an announcement better than one we've got coming from one of the newest West Virginia Mountaineers . What's that smell? It... it smells like a couch burning to the sounds of the Mountaineers' beloved John Denver " Take Me Home, Country Roads ." You bet your sweet a-- that's what it is. Ethan Lawson is a 6'6", 300-lb offensive lineman and part of the 2027 recruiting

Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight

Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week. Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, of Chicago, is charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants, and assault within maritime territorial jurisdiction, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida announced Wednesday. Court records obtaine

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NBC News · Oct 8

Scott Pelley disputes CBS account of firing as tensions mount at ‘60 Minutes’

The veteran correspondent is accusing CBS leadership of lying about his termination and interfering with the editorial independence of “60 Minutes.” NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports.

BBC World News · Oct 8

Why Canada has generic Ozempic, and the US doesn't

Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

BBC World News · Oct 8

Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain

High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

Fox News · Oct 8

This should go without saying: Sending your ex's nude to her boss isn't a birthday gift

It’s perfectly fine to not get your ex anything for their birthday . You’ve gone your separate ways, and you’re not obligated to worry about finding them a gift. You don’t even have to wish them a happy birthday. It’s one of the perks of breaking up. For most, this is understood. They’re not going to slip up and mistake the occasion for an opportunity to surprise their ex with something they didn’t ask for on their birthday. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD

Fox News · Oct 8

NBA's claim of 'most-watched conference finals in 24 years' is misleading because of broadcast changes

The NBA is still misleading the public with deceptive press releases touting its 2026 playoff viewership. This week, the league claimed the Spurs-Thunder series was the "most-watched conference finals in 24 years," averaging 10.8 million viewers per game across NBC and Peacock. Twenty-four years, huh? For context, the last time the NBA aired conference finals games on NBC was in 2002 — exactly 24 years ago. Since then, conference finals broadcasts have aired primarily on cable, either ESPN or TN

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Russell Wilson announces retirement from NFL after 14 seasons

Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons, a career highlighted by a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler and the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, announced his retirement in a video posted to social media. A third-round pick by the Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson became one of the league's most recognizable quarterbacks, tallying 46,966 passing yards and 353 total touchdowns during a career that also included st

New attacks by Iran and U.S. strain an already shaky ceasefire

An Iran drone attack on Kuwait’s main airport killed one and injured dozens more. Still, late today President Trump dismissed the latest violence and said a longer term peace deal could be reached this weekend. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from the region.

New video shows apparent Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets in St. Petersburg

Police respond to hostage situation inside California bank U.S. Coast Guard to begin new search for Lynette Hooker Huge attack on Ukraine leaves more than 20 dead School bus in St. Paul, MN crashes into university building Former reality star Spencer Pratt faces off with LA's mayor in primary tonight Volunteer firefighter accused of arson spree in Pennsylvania Graduation surprise from doctor of teen who battled stage four cancer Passengers restrain man accused of trying to enter cockpit mid-flig

F1 drivers say they have reason to believe this year's Monaco Grand Prix will be better

The Monaco Grand Prix may be Formula 1's most iconic and picturesque race, but it's also one of its most consistently dull. However, there's a lot of hope that this year's race might be a little bit different. In fact, drivers have a couple of reasons to expect it could be significantly more exciting than in years past. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The first is that this season, the cars are significantly smaller and lighter than they have been in

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