The suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C., has been taken into custody, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Columbia are charging Melissa L. Farris with two felony charges for her alleged role in the vandalism. "Vandalizing our World War II Memorial is a despicable attack on a sacred monument honoring the Americans who fought and died for
The suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., has been charged with two federal offenses for injuring/depredating U.S. property and the destruction of a veterans’ memorial, according to court documents. The DOJ is accusing Kentucky woman Melissa L. Farris of an act of vandalism which occurred Thursday. The words "Clean hands, dirty money," were spray-painted on the memorial in bright pink paint along with dumping bubble soap into the fountain at the center of
Political promises of "free buses" in New York City are contributing to a spike in fare evasion that is costing the city’s mass transit system millions of dollars, transit officials warn. In July, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman Janno Lieber blamed political rhetoric for fueling fare evasion, though he never mentioned Mayor Zohran Mamdani by name. "There’s a trend that broke out," Lieber told reporters following a meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board, a
Mod fashion, nod to 80s excess or symbol of tradition? Andy Burnham’s button-on braces transcend class divisions The sartorial evolution of Andy Burnham reached another milestone this week when the prime minister appeared at a photocall in Derbyshire wearing a pair of braces under his suit. Navy, slimline and button-on rather than clipped, they were barely visible while he posed for a photo in Ilkeston. It was only when he unbuttoned his suit jacket to embrace members of the public that they wer
The Castellows teamed up with Keller Cox for a new song. The popular country music trio is on the fast track in the genre, and they show no signs of their momentum slowing. Eleanor, Lily, and Powell Balkcom have gained a significant following with their old school vibes. As a country music fan, it's been a lot of fun to watch over the past couple years. COUNTRY STARS ELLA LANGLEY AND CODY JOHNSON TEAM UP FOR COVER OF FAMOUS REBA MCENTIRE SONG The trio teased a new song with Keller Cox earlier in
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Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dry Five key reservoirs across England and Wales are “exceptionally low” as drought and extreme heat piles pressure on public water supply that is likely to continue into the autumn. Most of Europe has endured back-to-back climate crisis-driven heatwaves this summer. The extreme heat, coupled with strikingly little rainfall, means almost three-quarters of England and the whole of Wales is
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Shania Twain set the record straight after decades of her biggest hits being embraced as feminist anthems — insisting she was never out to bash men. Twain's influence has stretched far beyond country music, with some of today's biggest stars crediting her as an inspiration. When Harry Styles brought the Canadian singer onstage at Coachella in 2022, he revealed that her music had been part of his life since childhood. "In the car with my mother as a child, this lady taught me to sing. She also ta
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Steven Sansom and Adam Watson charged with trying to kill Belmarsh prisoner Urfan Sharif, who murdered his daughter Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of an inmate in Belmarsh prison understood to be Urfan Sharif, who was jailed for the murder of his daughter Sara Sharif. The Crown Prosecution Service said Steven Sansom and Adam Watson had been charged with attempted murder. Continue reading...
