LOS ANGELES — Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria are the next family set to star in their own reality series. The actor and producer, who has seven kids under age 10 with his wife, announced the TLC reality show about their life as a party of nine. “The Baldwins,”...
Modi Claims Victory in Indian Election, Vows to Continue With His Agenda Despite Drop in Support
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory Tuesday for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to push forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back against his mixed economic record and polarizing politics. “Today’s...
Feds Seek Woman Who Left Bag of $120,000 as Bribe With Promise of More at Home of Food Fraud Juror
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal authorities in Minnesota have confiscated cellphones and taken all seven defendants into custody as investigators try to determine who attempted to bribe a juror with a bag of cash containing $120,000 to get her to acquit them on charges of stealing more than $40 million from a...
Slovenia Recognizes Palestinian State Following Parliamentary Vote
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday after its parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the move, following in the recent steps of three other European countries. Slovenia Parliament Voted 52 For, None Against Slovenia’s government endorsed a motion last week to recognize a Palestinian state, and had...
World’s Coolest Garages: Exploring Luis Chanes’ Ultimate Ford Collection
In the collector car world, there are memorabilia collectors, and then there's Luis Chanes. There are people who love Fords, and then there’s Luis Chanes. The difference? It's like comparing someone with a garden gnome collection to the curator of the Louvre. In the heart of Orange County, I had...
The Gloves Come Off in Battle Between Selma’s Mayor and City Manager
Harassment allegations between Selma Mayor Scott Robertson and the city manager led to a city council apology and a potential settlement. Robertson filed a harassment and intimidation complaint against city manager Fernando Santillan last year. A third-party investigation did not support Robertson. In turn, Santillan filed a labor complaint against...
Dem California Senator Slams Progressives for Weakening Pedophile Legislation
A Democratic California state senator declared "I'm done with us," as she criticized progressive members of her party for attempting to weaken a proposed law targeting pedophiles, as reported by the NY Post. Democratic Sen. Susan Eggman of Stockton delivered a passionate speech on the Senate floor last Thursday while...
Pro Rock Climber Barrett Gets Life Sentence for Yosemite Sexual Assaults
Well-known professional rock climber Charles Barrett received a life prison sentence in Sacramento federal court on Tuesday morning. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert said in a news release that Barrett, 40, was sentenced for two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact that occurred during...
Epoch Times CFO Arrested in Alleged $67 Million Money Laundering Scheme
The chief financial officer of conservative news outlet The Epoch Times, Weidong "Bill" Guan, has been charged with leading a scheme to launder over $67 million in illicit funds, federal prosecutors announced Monday as reported by CNBC. The alleged operation involved cryptocurrency, prepaid debit cards, fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits, and...
California Braces for Triple-Digit Heat as Early Heat Wave Threatens Southwest
PHOENIX — Parts of California, Nevada and Arizona are expected to bake this week as the first heat wave of the season arrives with triple-digit temperatures forecast for areas including Phoenix, which last summer saw a record 31 straight days of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius). Heat Wave...