Pennsylvania State Sen. Mike Folmer has stepped down following his arrest on charges of possession of child pornography. Folmer submitted his letter of resignation on Wednesday to Republican colleagues in Harrisburg. According to leadership in the state chamber, after reviewing the charges and speaking to Folmer, they insisted that he resign. “We are sickened and …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
President Trump Names Hostage Negotiator Robert O’Brien New National Security Adviser
President Donald Trump on Wednesday named hostage negotiatior, Robert O’Brien, as the new national security advisor. “I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!” Trump tweeted. Last week, Trump abruptly fired John Bolton. O’Brien has until now served as Trump’s envoy for situations involving US hostages abroad. He comes …
Washington Wizards Isaiah Thomas Undergoes Surgery To Repair Thumb Ligament
Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas underwent thumb surgery and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The team says Thomas ruptured the radial collateral ligament in his left thumb during routine workouts Monday and had surgery Wednesday. General manager Tommy Sheppard said the team expects the 30-year-old Thomas to make a full recovery. Thomas …
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LA Dodgers Outfielder Alex Verdugo To Miss NLDS
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that rookie outfielder Alex Verdugo will miss the NLDS with a sore back, an injury he suffered while rehabbing from an oblique injury that sidelined him in early August. The club is hopeful he could potentially return for the NL Championship Series if they advance. Verdugo confirmed the …
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See The Preview For “Party Of Five” Reboot
The Party of Five reboot from Freeform will make its debut on Jan. 8. Emily Tosta portrays one of the five Acosta children who are trying to stay together after their parents are deported back to Mexico. The Acosta family consists of Tosta as Lucia, Brandon Larracuente as Emilio, Niko Guardado as Beto, Elle Paris Legaspi as …
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Jane Lynch And Cyndi Lauper Team Up For New Netflix Show Called A ‘Golden Girls For Today’
Jane Lynch and Cyndi Lauper are teaming up for a new comedy series for Netflix that has been described as a ‘kind of a Golden Girls for today.’ Lynch confirmed the news at the Creative Arts Emmys, after she won an Emmy for guest actress in a comedy series for her role on The Marvelous …
Oklahoma Teenager Accused Of Threatening Mass School Shooting
A teenage girl from Oklahoma was arrested after threatening to enter her former high school and “shoot 400 people for fun.” 18-year-old Alexis Wilson made the threats Sunday while working at a pizza shop in McAlester, Oklahoma. Police say the incident began with Wilson showing a coworker an iPhone video of her shooting her newly …
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Journalist And Political Commentator Cokie Roberts Passes Away At Age 75
Veteran journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts died Tuesday at age 75. ABC News President James Goldston said in a statement: “Our dear friend and colleague Cokie Roberts passed away this morning in Washington, surrounded by her family and closest friends. She will be dearly missed. Cokie’s kindness, generosity, sharp intellect and thoughtful take on …
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Pittsburgh Pirates Closer Felipe Vazquez Arrested Over Alleged Child Solicitation Charges
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Felipe Vazquez was arrested and is facing charges related to his alleged sexual involvement with a child. Police in Lee County, Fla., said on Tuesday that Vazquez, 28, is facing multiple charges including solicitation of a minor, providing obscene material to minors and computer pornography. The charges stem from an investigation …
New York Giants Bench Eli Manning; Elevate Daniel Jones To Starting QB
Three weeks into the season, the New York Giants announced on Tuesday that 38-year-old QB Eli Manning will be benched in favor of rookie Daniel Jones. Coach Pat Shurmur said in a statement, “Eli and I spoke this morning, I told him that we are making a change and going with Daniel as the starter. …
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