Jason Kelce won’t be charged in altercation that appeared to show him smashing someone’s phone
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Jason Kelce won’t be charged in altercation that appeared to show him smashing someone’s phone

According to a school official Wednesday, Jason Kelce, a former offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, will not face charges related to an argument outside Beaver Stadium at Penn State University last month in which he appeared to smash someone's cellphone. The argument, which was apparently started by a fan using a derogatory term against his brother, happened in Happy Valley on November 2 while Kelce, whose younger brother is Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, was at the Penn State-Ohio State game. NBC News confirmed social media footage that showed the elder Kelce strolling outside the stadium with a case of beer in hand, surrounded by supporters. In reference to Travis Kelce's relationship with pop singer Taylor Swift, a man could be heard shouting at Kelce i...
Four hurt when plane crashes into cars on South Texas street
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Four hurt when plane crashes into cars on South Texas street

Authorities said that a tiny plane crashed into three automobiles after landing on a street in South Texas on Wednesday, injuring four individuals who were transported to hospitals. A fourth person was transported to another institution for a higher level of care following the collision that occurred in Victoria at around 3 p.m., according to police, while three others had non-life-threatening injuries. At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, authorities stated that the pilot was being assessed. The little aircraft touched down in Victoria, a South Texas city approximately 85 miles north of Corpus Christi, on Mockingbird Lane and a feeder road to Zac Lentz Parkway, also known as State Highway Loop 463. We're relieved it wasn't worse than it is now. Eline Moya, the deputy chief of Victori...
Bill Belichick, who led Patriots to six Super Bowl wins, hired as next UNC coach
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Bill Belichick, who led Patriots to six Super Bowl wins, hired as next UNC coach

Bill Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl champion and former head coach of the New England Patriots, was named the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels on Wednesday. The agreement is subject to ratification by the university's board of governors and trustees and is valid for five years. From 2000 until 2023, Belichick, 72, was the Patriots' coach. After winning the Super Bowl in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, and 2018, he and New England parted ways in January. With 333 coaching victories, Belichick is second on the NFL's all-time tally. After the 1987 and 1990 seasons, he was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants, where he won two Super Bowls. In a statement, Belichick said, "I am thrilled about the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill." "I loved the moments I spent growing up...
On Reddit account linked to Luigi Mangione, posts describe back pain and spinal surgery
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On Reddit account linked to Luigi Mangione, posts describe back pain and spinal surgery

According to what appears to be an archived version of his deleted Reddit account, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson spoke online in recent years about having spinal surgery and dealing with persistent back pain, numbness, and restless sleep. On Monday, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was charged in New York with one crime of murder, three counts of unlawful weapon possession, and one count of possessing a counterfeit instrument. The murder of Thompson, which took place last week outside a New York City hotel, has drawn national attention and sparked discussions about corporate America, gun violence, and the healthcare sector. According to Mangione's lawyer, he plans to enter a not guilty plea to every charge. Mangione's interests and mental health over the past eig...
Wisconsin father who faked kayak death and fled overseas is back in U.S., charged with obstruction
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Wisconsin father who faked kayak death and fled overseas is back in U.S., charged with obstruction

Authorities said Wednesday that the Wisconsin man who reportedly devised a complex scheme to stage his death before arriving in western Asia with a lady had returned to the United States and been taken into custody. Ryan Borgwardt was charged with obstruction of an officer when he appeared before a Green Lake County judge on Wednesday afternoon while handcuffed and dressed in an orange jumpsuit. "I have $20 in my wallet in the other room, so that's what I have," Borgwardt, 45, responded when Circuit Court Judge Mark Slate asked him if he could afford bail. Slate stated that Borgwardt did not present a significant flight risk because he "voluntarily turned himself in" on Tuesday from "halfway around the world," and he set bail at $500. Borgwardt might be imprisoned for nine months and fined...
North Carolina GOP lawmakers override veto of bill to strip power from incoming Democratic officials
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North Carolina GOP lawmakers override veto of bill to strip power from incoming Democratic officials

A gubernatorial veto of a bill that deprives the state's incoming Democratic leaders of important authority was overridden by Republican lawmakers in North Carolina. In a party-line vote on Wednesday, the GOP-led state House of Representatives overrode outgoing Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto of legislation that is supposedly intended to aid hurricane victims but also undermines the power of statewide positions that Democrats won in last month's election, such as governor and attorney general. The bill will now take effect after the Republican-controlled state Senate overrode Cooper's veto last week, though legal challenges are anticipated. Republicans are in danger of losing their congressional supermajority, therefore Democrats have criticized them for taking this action after the ...
What we know about the lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of raping a teen with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
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What we know about the lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of raping a teen with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Jay-Z, whose actual name is Shawn Carter, is a rapper and businessman who was accused on Sunday of raping a teenage girl following an awards event over twenty years ago. The hip-hop tycoon, Sean Diddy Combs, is also facing federal sex trafficking accusations and a number of cases alleging sexual assault. The complaint, filed in federal court in the Southern District of New York, stated that the plaintiff in Sunday's claim was 13 years old at the time of the alleged assault. Carter said in a statement on Sunday that the accusations were "idiotic" and refuted them. The lawsuit was dismissed by Combs' legal team as a blatant publicity gimmick. What we know about the lawsuit is as follows. What are the allegations against Carter? Originally brought against Combs in October, the complain...
Biden administration has no current plans to authorize a bird flu vaccine for humans
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Biden administration has no current plans to authorize a bird flu vaccine for humans

Despite a growing outbreak among U.S. animals and at least 58 human infections in seven states, Biden administration officials stated on Wednesday that they currently have no plans to sanction a stockpiled bird flu vaccine. Given that Trump has appointed anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, the decision indicates that any decisions on a bird flu vaccine will probably be left to health officials in the upcoming Trump administration. As of Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the virus, which has been circulating in dairy cows since the spring, had affected at least 774 herds across 16 states. In an effort to combat the outbreak, the Department of Agriculture issued a federal order last Friday requ...
Wisconsin father who faked kayak death and fled overseas is back in U.S., charged with obstruction
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Wisconsin father who faked kayak death and fled overseas is back in U.S., charged with obstruction

Authorities reported Wednesday that the Wisconsin man, who allegedly staged his own death before appearing alive and well in western Asia, has returned to the United States and been arrested by sheriff's deputies. Ryan Borgwardt was charged with obstruction of an officer when he appeared before a Green Lake County judge on Wednesday afternoon while handcuffed and dressed in an orange jumpsuit. "I have $20 in my wallet in the other room, so that's what I have," Borgwardt, 45, responded when Circuit Court Judge Mark Slate asked him if he could afford bail. Borgwardt "voluntarily turned himself in" from "halfway around the world," according to Slate, who also ordered bond at $500, stating that the defendant did not constitute a significant flight risk. For allegedly staging his own death befo...
North Carolina GOP lawmakers override veto of bill to strip power from incoming Democratic officials
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North Carolina GOP lawmakers override veto of bill to strip power from incoming Democratic officials

A gubernatorial veto of a bill that deprives the state's incoming Democratic leaders of important authority was overridden by Republican lawmakers in North Carolina. In a party-line vote on Wednesday, the GOP-led state House of Representatives overrode outgoing Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto of legislation that is supposedly intended to aid hurricane victims but also undermines the power of statewide positions that Democrats won in last month's election, such as governor and attorney general. The bill will now take effect after the Republican-controlled state Senate overrode Cooper's veto last week, though legal challenges are anticipated. Given that the GOP is expected to lose its legislative supermajority after the 2024 elections, Democrats have denounced it as a power grab. Notab...