Washington House legislators questioned Deanne Criswell, the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, for about five hours on Tuesday regarding the federal government's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton, which devastated the Southeast. Earlier in the day, Criswell spoke before a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee before testifying before the House Oversight Committee. She was questioned by House Republicans over earlier reports that an agency employee said superiors instructed her to avoid Florida homes with Trump-supporting placards. Criswell dismissed the employee and stated that she thought her behavior was unacceptable.The employee, Marn i. Washington, has claimed on Fox News and other media that she was told by her bosses not to visit reside...

Tennis great Rafael Nadal lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, marking the end of his professional career. In October, the 38-year-old Rafael Nadal declared he would retire following the competition. He is among the most decorated tennis players at the end of his career. Nadal began playing professionally in his late teens and went on to win two Olympic gold medals, 22 majors (second-most ever), and 92 singles titles (fifth-most ever). Nadal is best known for his supremacy on clay, having won a record 14 French Open titles. After winning his debut in 2005, he went on to win nine of ten French Open finals during a strong run. He won four straight from 2017 to 20 after battling ailments, and in 2022 he won his final French Open and major title. ...

The man who allegedly went on a stabbing rampage and killed three peopleAccording to records, Monday was free on bail for other alleged crimes in New Jersey after being freed from New York City jail a month prior. Ramon Rivera, 51, was formally informed that he faces three charges of first-degree murder at his initial appearance before a Manhattan judge on Tuesday. Rivera was "wearing a grey sweatshirt that appeared to have bloodstains on it and dark pants," according to a criminal complaint, and he was carrying two knives when he was apprehended by police on Monday. According to the lawsuit, Rivera "admitted in substance" that "he stabbed the three" victims when he met with NYPD Detective Yeoman Castro. Rivera's court-assigned lawyer could not be immediately reached for comment Tuesday. N...

In an attempt to maintain the momentum of the construction of the enormous vehicle, SpaceX launched the sixth test flight of its Starship rocket on Tuesday. SpaceX's own Starbase facility, located close to Brownsville, Texas, is where the rocket took off. The flight of the Starship was empty of passengers. After reaching space, the starship circled the Earth halfway before reentering the atmosphere and landing in the Indian Ocean. After the rocket separated from the Starship, SpaceX intended to return the Super Heavy booster and land it on the arms of the launch tower. However, SpaceX stated in its webcast that the booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico because it failed to meet the commit criteria required for the catch attempt. As with every other test flight, SpaceX is advancing de...

Los AngelesThis Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that he will not consider the clemency request of Rick and Lyle Menendez until the new Los Angeles County district attorney has recommended a resentencing. This could be another setback to their fight for freedom. After defeating District Attorney George Gasc, who has advocated for clemency and backed Menendez's resentencing, earlier this month, Nathan Hochmanis is scheduled to enter office on December 2. Before making any conclusions, Hochman has stated that he will personally examine the matter. According to a spokesman for Newsom, the governor acknowledges that voters have trusted District Attorney-elect Hochman to fulfill the responsibilities of the district attorney in ensuring justice is served. For the 1989 murders of...

Following an argument by Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys that the seizure violated attorney-client privilege, a federal court on Tuesday ordered prosecutors to destroy copies of 19 pages of notes obtained from his detention cell. The court will retain the documents for the next few weeks as prosecutors and Combs attorneys submit briefs on the matter, according to a Tuesday ruling by Judge Arun Subramanian. While incarcerated pending trial on accusations of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, Combs has been charged by prosecutors with attempting to sway witnesses. Prosecutors claim that Combs' music empire, which he allegedly exploited to abuse and exploit women, is connected to the sex-related offenses for which he was arrested this fall. The music mo...

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will appoint Mehmet Oz, a TV personality and former Pennsylvania Senate candidate, to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Trump said in a statement that Oz would collaborate with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist whom Trump wants to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. "He is an eminent Physician, Heart Surgeon, Inventor, and World-Class Communicator, who has been at the forefront of healthy living for decades," Trump said. Oz said he was "honored" by Trump's announcement in his own statement. "I look forward to serving my country to Make America Healthy Again under the leadership of HHS Secretary @RobertKennedyJr," stated X. In an Instagram post last week, cardiothoracic surgeon Oz comme...

In the savage murder of an exotic dancer whose body was found in a burning car on an Arizona interstate more than a year ago, authorities announced an arrest Monday. Mercedes Vega, 22, was killed on April 17, 2023, and Sencere Hayes, 22, is charged with first-degree murder, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office stated Tuesday. According to jail records, Hayes, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was arrested in that state on November 11 and is currently being held in Hamilton County. The sheriff's office stated that the matter is still ongoing and being investigated and that no other details will be disclosed. The sheriff's office and local prosecutors are attempting to extradite Hayes to Arizona. Whether Hayes has a lawyer to represent him is unclear. Erika Pillsbury, Vega's mother, sta...

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will appoint Mehmet Oz, a TV personality and former Pennsylvania Senate candidate, to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Trump said in a statement that Oz would collaborate with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist whom Trump wants to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. "He is an eminent Physician, Heart Surgeon, Inventor, and World-Class Communicator, who has been at the forefront of healthy living for decades," Trump said. Trump's announcement "honored" Oz, he stated in his own statement. "I look forward to serving my country to Make America Healthy Again under the leadership of HHS Secretary @RobertKennedyJr," stated X. In an Instagram post last week, cardiothoracic surgeon Oz commended...