‘Karen Read Was Framed’: Murder Case That Divided a Town Kicks Off
Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesKaren Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of fatally hitting her police officer boyfriend with an SUV after a night of drinking, is being “framed” for his 2022 death, defense attorneys argued at the start of her murder trial on Monday.Read, 44, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, manslaughter while driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of a crime after her boyfriend, Boston Police Office John O’Keefe, was found dead in a snowbank on January 29, 2022. She faces a life sentence if convicted of the second-degree murder charge.The case has garnered national media—and sharply divided the Boston suburb of Canton, where O’Keefe was raising his niece and nephew. Prosecutors allege that Read backed her SUV into O’Keefe, a 16-year police veteran, while dropping him off at a friend’s home for an after party in the midst of a blizzard and then cruelly left him to die in the cold. Defense lawyers insist that Read is actually the victim of an elaborate police cover-up.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Pier to deliver aid to Gaza under construction by U.S. will cost at least $320 million
A U.S. Navy ship and several Army vessels involved in an American-led effort to bring more aid into the besieged Gaza Strip are offshore from the enclave and building out a floating platform for the operation
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Sightings of invasive, toxic hammerhead flatworm increasing in Ontario
It's invasive, harmful and can regenerate from a tiny piece of its body — it's the hammerhead land planarian, and its been increasingly sighted in Ontario.
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Pennsylvania Hospital Suspends Its Liver Transplant Program
The move by the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center was the second time this month that a hospital has taken this rare step.
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Charlotte shooting: 'Numerous' law enforcement officers wounded in active SWAT situation
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said "numerous" police officers were shot in Charlotte on Monday afternoon. Residents are urged to stay inside.
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High-profile Dems victimized by string of crimes still deny blue state in crisis
Democrats remain divided on solutions to deter crime as a string of high-profile thefts and robbery attempts occurred in the last week of April.
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Disgraced Ex-Rep. George Santos Revives Drag Queen Persona For Cameo
Win McNamee/Getty ImagesDespite once claiming that his drag queen persona Kitara Ravache was a one-off when he was 18 years old, ex-U.S. Rep. George Santos is bringing his alter-ego back for special requests on the video-sharing site Cameo. “I’ve decided to bring Kitara out of the closet after 18 years!” the famed resume-forger announced on X Monday. Fans can now purchase personalized videos from Kitara for just $385 a pop. According to Santos, 20 percent of the proceeds are going to charitable organizations: Tunnel2Towers, a nonprofit that supports military and first responders, and The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, which supports Israel. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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OAN Retracts and Apologizes for False Story About Key Trump Trial Witness
Timothy Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesFar-right cable news network One America News apologized to Donald Trump’s former lawyer and “fixer” Michael Cohen Monday after retracting a report that suggested he—rather than Trump himself—had been the one who carried out an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.The affair in question, and a subsequent hush-money payout to Daniels orchestrated by Trump and Cohen, is at the center of Trump’s first criminal trial, which opened two weeks ago in New York City.“OAN today has retracted its March 27 article entitled “Whistleblower: Avenatti Alleged Cohen Daniels Affair Since 2006, Pre-2016 Trump Extortion Plan,” and is taking it down from all sites and removing it from all social media,” a note from the network reads. “This retraction is part of a settlement reached with Michael Cohen. Mr. Avenatti has denied making the allegations. OAN apologizes to Mr. Cohen for any harm the publication may have caused him.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Travis Kelce made NFL's highest-paid tight end with 2-year Chiefs extension: report
The Kansas City Chiefs have made Travis Kelce the NFL's highest-paid tight end, as he reportedly agreed to a two-year contract extension on Monday.
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Moment Guilt Overcomes Mom Who Recognizes Her Dog Feels Replaced by Baby
The mother tried making it up to her dog with extra walks, cuddles and treats.
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Morehouse College Gives Update on Biden Commencement Amid Revolt
Faculty and students of the college have expressed concerns about the president speaking due his support of Israel.
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Seller of fake N95 face masks to refund $1.1 million to customers
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
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Military families in Hawaii spark trial over jet fuel leak that tainted drinking water
A U.S. military fuel tank facility underground poisoned thousands of people when it leaked jet fuel into Pearl Harbor's drinking water.
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University of Arizona sophomore fatally shot at off-campus party
20-year-old University of Arizona sophomore Erin Jones was shot dead at an off-campus house party over the weekend, according to authorities.
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Dead Infant Found Inside Florida University Garbage Sparks Investigation
A police investigation is underway after Tampa Police found an infant dead inside a garbage bin at a Florida college campus.
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Who is Aaron Dimmock? Matt Gaetz's Republican Primary Challenger
Gaetz received a last-minute GOP primary challenge from a former naval aviator on Friday.
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Blue Ivy joins mom Beyoncé in ‘Lion King’ prequel ‘Mufasa.’ Can you feel the love?
Blue Ivy Carter, 12, is making her feature film debut alongside her mom, Beyoncé, in Disney’s upcoming film 'Mufasa: The Lion King.'
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French police remove pro-Palestinian students from the courtyard of Sorbonne university in Paris
Dozens of Sorbonne university students were removed from campus grounds by French police after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the elite institution's main courtyard.
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Matt Ryan replaces Phil Simms, Boomer Esiason as new quarterback on CBS' 'The NFL Today'
CBS is shaking up its Sunday studio show 'The NFL Today,' with Matt Ryan joining the crew in place of departing longtime analysts Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms.
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Elisabeth Moss stars as a spy gone rogue in FX's thriller 'The Veil'
In FX's "The Veil," premiering Tuesday on Hulu, Elisabeth Moss stars as an MI6 agent who encounters a woman believed to be an Islamic State leader.
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American tourist detained in Turks and Caicos speaks out
Ryan Watson, an American tourist detained in Turks and Caicos after officials there discovered ammo in his luggage, is speaking out. Watson, who is out on bail after being arrested, tells CBS News he was not aware of the ammo in his possessions.
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California 'Snow Deluges' Expected to Decline Significantly by 2100
Some periods of snow in 2023 were described as a "once-in-54-years event" with some areas reporting "once-in-320-years accumulations."
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As the U.K. Tries Moving Asylum Seekers Offshore, Ireland Pushes Back
The Irish government said it was drafting emergency legislation to return asylum seekers to Britain, after seeing a surge of people leaving there for sanctuary in Ireland.
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Recovery efforts underway after deadly Oklahoma tornadoes batter communities
At least four people were killed and more than a hundred injured when a string of tornadoes tore through Oklahoma, ripping homes apart and battering entire communities. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Sulphur.
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Clear encampment or face suspension, Columbia University tells Israel-Hamas war protesters
Columbia University issued an ultimatum for students to sign a form and leave a pro-Palestinian protest encampment by afternoon or face suspension.
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Multiple officers struck by gunfire in Charlotte shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said on social media the officers were taken to a hospital.
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Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power
Togolese voters headed to the polls for parliamentary elections that gauge support for a proposed new constitution that would give lawmakers the ability to choose the country's president.
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Judges Rule West Virginia and North Carolina’s Transgender Care Coverage Policies are Discriminatory
West Virginia and North Carolina's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal appeals court ruled.
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How to cut the cost of long-term care insurance in your 70s
Long-term care insurance can be expensive if you're in your 70s. Here are ways to cut that cost.
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How much should I spend on a wedding present? Life Kit's tips of the month
Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.'
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Influencer bandits the Brooklyn Half Marathon — then brags about her pace
"I did not realize I would offend so many people," Alexa Curtis, 26, wrote Monday on X.
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It took one week for Joel Embiid to become legendary Knicks villain
In Games 1 and 2, Joel Embiid was simply an elite player toying with the Knicks and torturing the fans, scoring 63 points in those first two games, making it look easy, inside, outside, wherever.
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Pregnant Lala Kent puts bare baby bump on display at Stagecoach 2024 in crop top, fringe skirt
The former "Vanderpump Rules" star rocked out at the music festival while baring her bump in a tiny T-shirt and fringe skirt.
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Multiple police officers struck by gunfire in active North Carolina SWAT situation
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said "numerous" police officers were shot in Charlotte on Monday afternoon. Residents are urged to stay inside.
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Top 10 most-searched summer 2024 destinations revealed by Delta: Where everyone will vacation
The list, which focuses on travel between May and August 2024, had numerous unsurprising tourist destinations — but also some more unique spots topping the chart.
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These Right-Wingers Are Actually Defending Kristi Noem Shooting Her Dog
Scott Olson/GettyEver since Kristi Noem revealed that she shot a 14-month-old dog for being “untrainable” and then doubled down on the puppycide for “politically incorrect” street cred, the once-rising GOP star has come under near-universal scorn and her veepstakes aspirations have seemingly tanked.The South Dakota governor has found few defenders among her key right-wing allies. Fox News and Newsmax, for example, have largely ignored the story rather than attempt to excuse her puppy execution. Nevertheless, there have been some MAGA media personalities who’ve rallied to Noem’s side.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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‘Numerous’ police officers wounded in ‘still active’ shooting near Charlotte
"Numerous” police officers were wounded when gunfire erupted Monday in a suburban neighborhood outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, according to police.
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Why an Immunity Ruling in Trump’s Favor Might Not Alter the Shape of His Trial
Prosecutors believe Donald J. Trump’s official acts in trying to overturn the election should be admissible evidence even if the Supreme Court rules they cannot be the basis of the charges.
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Map Shows States Where Boycotting Israel is Illegal
In recent weeks, pro-Palestinian protests have been staged at colleges like Columbia University and Northwestern University.
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William and Kate Will Not Meet Harry During His U.K. Trip, Friends Say
Kirsty O'Connor - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesPrince William and Kate Middleton will not meet Prince Harry when he returns to the U.K. next week as they don’t want to create unnecessary stress while she recovers from cancer, friends of the couple have told The Daily Beast.“Both sides understand each other’s position clearly now,” said one friend of the couple. “William and Catherine felt completely betrayed by Harry’s memoir (Spare). They don’t speak to Harry and Meghan, and they are certainly not about to start when Catherine is at her most vulnerable.”Harry’s camp have let it be known that he reached out privately to the princess after her cancer diagnosis; however, it is not known whether he is seeking a meeting this time. His spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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5 China threats the US can't afford to ignore
Our nation’s founding principles are the heart of our national strength and we need to leverage them to make a clear contrast between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party.
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Sure Sounds Like the Supreme Court Is About to Give Trump a Big Win!
Meanwhile: The hush money trial continues, and Arizona announces a new criminal indictment over the fake electors scheme.
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'Numerous' law enforcement officers struck by gunfire in Charlotte: Police
"Numerous" police officers were struck by gunfire in Charlotte, police said Monday afternoon.
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Shakira believed 'having a husband' was 'most important thing' in life before nasty Gerard Piqué split
The "most important" part of life for Shakira before her split from soccer star Gerard Piqué was "having a husband." The couple, who share two children, broke up in 2022.
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IRS Issues Advice to Small Businesses
The Internal Revenue Service urged small businesses to use its Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center on IRS.gov this week.
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Negotiators discuss terms for global treaty to end plastic pollution in Canada
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution met on Monday to begin the process of writing out a global treaty to end plastic pollution.
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Morgan Wallen, the Beach Boys and the best, worst and weirdest of Stagecoach Day 3
Morgan Wallen, Hardy and the Beach Boys with John Stamos brought the heat for the final day of the 2024 Stagecoach country music festival.
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