President Biden receives second COVID-19 booster shot, pushes for more COVID funding

President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster shot on Wednesday, as the White House rolled out efforts to help Americans live with the coronavirus, including a new website and a push for vaccinations and funding.  On Tuesday, U.S. health officials authorized a second booster shot for Americans age 50 and older and those who …

Death toll rises to 6 after snow squall causes 80 vehicle pileup on I-95 in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state police reported on Wednesday that the death toll from an 80-vehicle pileup on a Pennsylvania highway Monday has risen to six people. Police also said 80 vehicles were involved in the crash — 39 commercial and 41 passenger vehicles — up from previous estimates of more than 50.  The crash also injured 24 …

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins retires after 13 years in NFL

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins announced Wednesday on social media that he will retire from the NFL, ending a 13-year career.  Jenkins wrote: “Grateful. After 13 seasons, my time on the football field has come to an end. I’m just a boy from Piscataway, who through this game became a champion in the sport …

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery for torn meniscus

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee Wednesday morning and is expected to miss four to six weeks.  Williams could potentially return to the Celtics in the second round of the playoffs, if the team advances past the first round. The 6-foot-8, 237-pound Williams injured the …

“CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & Friends” featuring Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton and more to debut in April

LeAnn Rimes is the guest of honor on the next installment of “CMT Crossroads.”  The concert event also includes Ashley McBryde, Brandy Clark, Carly Pearce and Mickey Guyton, who will help commemorate Rimes’ 25th anniversary as a recording artist. Said Rimes: “It was such a magical and surreal experience, celebrating the past 25 years of …

Miranda Lambert announces ‘Velvet Rodeo’ Las Vegas residency

Miranda Lambert is returning to Las Vegas to headline her own residency—Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency. Launching this fall, the residency will take place at Zappos Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.  Lambert took to social media on Wednesday, March 30, to reveal the news: ‘I’m heading to Vegas y’all! My …

Bruce Willis to “step away” from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia

Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, which leads to the loss of ability to understand or express speech, his family said in a statement posted to social media. In an Instagram post, Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of Demi Moore and Willis, shared that her father’s diagnosis …

‘Flash’ star Ezra Miller arrested, charged with harassment and disorderly conduct in Hawaii

“Flash” star Ezra Miller was arrested in Hilo, Hawaii early Monday following an incident at a karaoke bar. The 29-year-old actor was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment, according to a press release from the Hawaii Police Department. According to South Hilo patrol officers, the 29-year-old Miller became agitated and started yelling obscenities at patrons …

Second round of COVID-19 booster shots are approved for ages 50 and older

On Tuesday, public health officials approved a second round of COVID-19 booster shots for those over the age of 50, with shots to likely be available in pharmacies this week. Those 12 and older are currently eligible for a booster shot five months after their initial vaccine series if they received an mRNA vaccine like …

House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol identifies almost 8-hour gap in phone records

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified an almost 8-hour gap in official White House records of then-President Donald Trump’s phone calls as his supporters stormed the building. The time-gap extends from a little after 11 a.m. to about 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, and involves White House …