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Judge Tony Graf ruled against Tyler Robinson's defense team and will allow hearsay evidence during July's preliminary hearing, he ruled Monday. Graf said that while the hearing is a "critical stage of the criminal process," it's not a trial. "The court does not understand this principle to mean that constant constitutional protections are categorically inapplicable at a preliminary hearing, rather, because a preliminary hearing serves the limited purposes of determining whether probable cause exists, the scope and operation of a particular constitutional protections must be evaluated in light of that purpose," he said. Robinson's attorneys were trying to block hearsay...

A real story out of Massachusetts. Yes, according to police, 34-year-old Alexander Marano was enjoying a refreshing Sunday morning au naturel on the Ludlow Mills Riverwalk when he allegedly spotted a man walking his 8-year-old pit bull. I'm not joking about this next part: Marano reportedly charged the pair, threatened the owner with a nonexistent shotgun, and proceeded to choke the dog. When officers arrived and located the fully naked suspect, Marano helpfully surrendered with his hands up. No weapon was found, but they did recover his clothes, watch, and wallet nearby. Even in a suspected drug-fueled or mental health...

James Franco's recent TikTok posts about an alien invasion in his garage has his fans confused. Earlier this month, the 48-year-old actor joined TikTok, where he posted cryptic claims about "some serious s- -t" that was going on. In the footage, James wore a blue T-shirt covered in handwritten drawing and two pieces of tape as he urged his fans to follow him, confirming his video was neither AI nor a hoax. Days later he began sharing more videos where he expressed that he feared he was under surveillance; however, he never disclosed exactly what was his cause for concern....

We’ve come to a point in time when the men and women who created the golden era of rock music are in their late 70s or 80s. Many have died or retired, but some remain – plowing away as best as they can. This applies to 81-year-old British rock icon Rod Stewart, still touring and raising controversies. About a week ago, Stewart had to cancel a show at the last minute over health issues, only to be seen attending a World Cup match and indulging in alcoholic beverages. Now, the former ‘Faces’ star was forced to pause his Friday night...

For decades, young midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy have walked by “Ripley at the Bridge,” a dramatic diorama within the Memorial Hall foyer in Bancroft Hall featuring Marine Capt. John Ripley dangling from a girder over the Cua Viet River.On Thursday, 54 years after his actions in Vietnam that made him an iconic military hero and 18 years after his death in 2008, Ripley was posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor at the White House. Previously awarded the Navy Cross, Ripley’s upgrade to the military’s highest honor was approved by Congress in March, but was awaiting signoff by...

KABUL — The notorious terrorist organization ISIS has claimed responsibility for an algae attack that has disrupted the beautiful blue color of the Reflecting Pool. An ISIS spokesman released a statement today stating that the group was behind the infiltration of the pool by algae, turning the radiant blue water an unsightly off-green hue. "You have now seen the carnage we are capable of," said ISIS spokesman Ali Kandrahar. "Look how gross that green color is. Nasty. We have brought the Reflecting Pool to its knees, and this is only but a taste of what we have in store...

"There are a couple ways to get there. One would be nuking the filibuster; that appears not likely to happen but the other way is to exhaust the other side, to continue to debate the bill until it passes." Lee said the SAVE America Act is worth tying up the Senate floor until it is passed. "And we'll stay through weekends. We'll stay through previously scheduled recesses if necessary, but we're going to stay on this bill until it passes," Lee added.

On June 17, President Donald J. Trump announced a framework agreement with Iran that extends a shaky ceasefire for another 60 days, lifts the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, and lets oil exports resume.The deal entails Iran starting to dilute some highly enriched uranium stockpiles. It also features limited sanctions waivers from Uncle Sam. Bigger disputes like the full Iranian nuclear program’s fate and the Islamist theocracy’s ballistic missiles were pushed into that two-month negotiating window.

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While political pressure mounts on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid rising tensions within the Labour Party, attention inside 10 Downing Street has unexpectedly shifted to an unlikely figure who seems completely unbothered by the unfolding drama - Larry the Cat. As Starmer faced a day of political turbulence, marked by the resignation of multiple junior ministers and increasing pressure from within his own party, Larry was seen casually roaming around Downing Street, repeatedly appearing near the iconic black door while media crews gathered outside. The situation took a humorous turn when the cat’s official X account commented on the...

SAN DIEGO, CA — NASCAR will celebrate Pride month this year by featuring its first all-Subaru race at the Navy 250 in San Diego. Feeling that being hosted at a Navy base was not quite gay enough, NASCAR officials decided to up the ante by requiring all entrants drive a Subaru station wagon with at least 17 bumper stickers. "Now that's what I call 'Pride'," said NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell. "There will be little sailor outfits, Subarus, and 'It's Raining Men' blasting on the loudspeakers. We're going all in this year. The crews are going to all do the 'YMCA'...

Although the family of Karmelo Anthony brought in more than $600,000 in a fundraising pitch after the now-convicted killer was charged with murder, Anthony now says he is broke. Anthony filed to have taxpayers foot the bill for the appeal of his murder conviction and 35-year sentence, according to Fox News. Days after he was sentenced for stabbing Austin Metcalf in April 2025, when the killer and victim were each 17, Anthony filed the forms demanding someone else pay for his appeal. In the filing he said he was “penniless, destitute, and indigent person, too poor to employ counsel to...

At least 27 people were shot, five of them fatally, Friday into Saturday evening in gun-controlled Chicago, Illinois.Breitbart News noted at least 13 people were injured in a drive-by shooting Friday night around 11 p.m. The shooting occurred in the Princeton Park neighborhood, WLS reported police believe two shooters inside a red SUV opened fire simultaneously on a crowd of people.None of the 13 wounded persons suffered a fatality.The Chicago Sun-Times pointed to fatal drive-by that occurred at 5:15 Friday “in the 11900 block of South Michigan Avenue.” A 29-year-old was standing on the sidewalk when was shot numerous times...

Every year, golf enthusiasts and families alike mark their calendars for a special weekend in June - the US Open Golf Tournament, a prestigious event that coincides with Father's Day. But have you ever wondered why this renowned tournament always aligns with this heartfelt holiday? Let's explore the intriguing tradition and significance behind the US Open Golf Tournament taking place on Father's Day weekend.

Britain may — very likely — soon have a new government under Andy Burnham. Amid the swirl of senior Labour figures vying for a place at the top table, one name keeps coming up: Ed Miliband. The energy secretary, who led the Labour party himself between 2010 and 2015 — when he was rejected by voters at the ballot box — is regarded by many MPs, as well as by bookmakers, as the frontrunner to be Burnham’s chancellor. The two men are longstanding political allies and have been in regular contact in recent weeks, including one-to-one phone calls about policy...

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An 'exhausted' NHS consultant died of drug and alcohol overdose in a hospital on-call room after his ninth 13-hour night shift in a row, an inquest has heard. Dr Naeem Ahmed was discovered slumped in a chair at Poole Hospital, Dorset, with two syringes and a half-empty bottle of Jameson whiskey nearby. During his final night shift, on June 21 2025, the 50-year-old consultant's clinical decision making was 'faultless' and concerns were only raised after his shift had finished and a doctor could not find him for the handover. The doctor, who had finished his ninth of 11 shifts in...

@EricLDaugh NOW: Mark Levin fumes and demands the Trump administration "stop trashing, smearing, bullying the little state of Israel!" "Stop cozying up to and telling us that the enemy regime in Iran is now more rational, more moderate, and a regime that we can deal with!" "I don't know what's going on. But if people think they can bully a little country and people who've existed 4,000 years...into surrendering their defense...they got another thing coming. I think it's outrageous!" "We used to see SecWar and Joint Chiefs Chairman tell of the fantastic marriage between our militaries in defeating the enemy....

Newly released photos show the fatal wound Austin Metcalf suffered when Karmelo Anthony stabbed him with a $13 Walmart knife during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet. The grisly images, made public Friday by Collin County court, show a deep gash in the 17-year-old football player’s chest, with a forensic ruler placed beside the wound.

🚨 BREAKING: This is the enhanced security camera footage that captured, from a distance, the final moments leading up to the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf by Karmelo Anthony. Presented during trial, prosecutors used the footage to highlight Anthony’s movements immediately after the stabbing and as he departed the area prior to being taken into custody. This marks the first time the video has been made available to the public. Due to the camera’s distance and angle, the footage does not clearly show the physical interaction itself. However, it does appear to capture a brief exchange of movement beneath the...