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Jussie Smollett Indicted for Faking Hate Crime Against Himself

Jussie Smollett has been indicted on six counts for allegedly faking a hate crime against himself. In January of 2019, the “Empire” actor claimed he was randomly attacked by two masked men while walking home from the subway. He claimed the men were Trump supporters who beat him and tied a noose around his neck all while yelling racial and…

Virginia’s House Officially Passes Assaults Weapons Ban

Virginia’s House has officially approved the “assault weapons” ban. Democrats gained control of Virginia’s house and senate in the most recent election and have wasted no time passing measures against gun violence. The assault weapons ban in Virginia has essentially become the epicenter of a national issue as they work to bring an end to the continued mass shootings in…

Defense in Harvey Weinstein’s Trial Finally Rests

After weeks of testimonials, the defense for the Harvey Weinstein case is finally resting. Although hundreds of women have come forward with claims Weinstein sexually assaulted, abused or raped them, only a fraction actually took the stand. Even less can actually press charges as the incidents are passed the statute of limitations. But despite this, they have taken the stand…

Dolphins Found Dead in Florida with Bullet, Stab Wounds

Two dolphins found within a week of each other appear to have been shot and stabbed multiple times. The dolphins were discovered just off the Florida coast. The first was floating in the waters of Naples. It appears the animal sustained multiple bullet or stab wounds, or quite possibly both. And the second was found washed up on Pensacola Beach…

Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire Primary in Tight Race

Senator Bernie Sanders has won the New Hampshire primary after a very tight race. Sanders won 29.5% of the vote with former mayor Pete Buttigieg trailing close behind him at 24.4%. However, both candidates tied for delegates after they each gained nine. This means Buttigieg has 23 delegates and sanders 21. It’s starting to become clear these men are coming…

Couple Arrested After Children Test Positive for Drugs

Two people in Myrtle Beach have been arrested and charged after three children tested positive for drugs. Brandi and Steven Schwartz are each facing “unlawful neglect of child or helpless person” after Myrtle Beach police responded to their residence on the 7600 block of N Ocean Boulevard on January 7th after they received reports of child neglect. Three children were…

Cayce Police Search for Missing Six-Year-Old Girl

Police are searching for a six-year-old girl who has been reported missing out of Cayce. Faye Swetlik was discovered missing yesterday afternoon. She has strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes. It’s believed she was last seen in the Churchill Heights neighborhood wearing polka dot boots and a black t-shirt. As of this morning, police were going door to door in…

Trump Administration Proposes Budget Plan for 2021

The Trump Administration proposed a new budget for 2021 that would heavily impact health care and other safety net programs. Changes to medicare, health care and other assistance programs is projected to save around $844 billion dollars over 10 years mainly by reducing payments to providers. They also mentioned eliminating enhanced federal match for medicaid expansion enrollees but have not…

New Hampshire Primaries Taking Place Today

The New Hampshire primaries are now underway and we’ve got the latest updates for you. Amy Klobuchar won the most votes after the first few New Hampshire residents cast their ballots shortly after midnight. It’s a tradition three tiny townships participate in and allows them to reveal their results ahead of everyone else since all the votes are cast so…

Hundreds of Officers Gather for Arraignment of Bronx Shooter

Hundreds of cops attended the arraignment of the Bronx shooter who injured two officers over the weekend. 45-year-old Robert Williams approached two officers in a patrol van and fired shots at them and injuring one. Hours later, he walked into the 41st Precinct in the Bronx and opened fire, injuring another officer and barely missing another. He unloaded his entire…