On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice charged an Iranian military operative with plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, John Bolton. Bolton, who served as Trump’s third national security advisor for 17 months before resigning, was the main architect of the administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran. According to court documents, 45-year-old …
Monthly Archives: August 2022
3 people killed in Southern Indiana house explosion; 39 more homes are damaged
Three people were killed Wednesday when a house exploded in the southern Indiana city of Evansville. The cause of the explosion has not been determined, but the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was investigating. Evansville Fire Department Chief Mike Connelly said a total of 39 houses were damaged by the explosion at around 1 …
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Detroit Tigers fire general manager Al Avila after seven seasons
The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday they have fired executive vice president and general manager Al Avila after 22 years with the organization, including seven years as the GM. Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Illitch said in a statement: “Once I decided to make a change, I sat down with Al and thanked him for …
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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant placed on injured reserve list; is ruled out for season
The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday they have placed wide receiver Jakeem Grant on injured reserve after he tore an Achilles at training camp, ending his 2022 season. Grant was carted off the field after he sustained the injury Tuesday in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said in a statement: “I really feel awful for …
ERNEST announces first headlining ‘Sucker For Small Towns’ tour
ERNEST is gearing up to embark on his first-ever headlining tour, dubbed the Sucker For Small Towns Tour. The country hitmaker announced the news on social media: “I’m stoked to get out there and take the ERN show on the road. Gonna be playin’ to rooms I think we can pack! It’s an experience we put …
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Listen to the new song from Craig Morgan ‘How You Make a Man’
Craig Morgan has released the debut single from his forthcoming ‘God, Family, Country’ (Deluxe Edition) album, titled “How You Make a Man.” The deluxe edition of the LP is scheduled to be released on November 11. Morgan says of the new song How You Make a Man: “This song makes a powerful statement about how you …
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Selena Gomez in talks to produce reboot of the 1988 film ‘Working Girl’
Selena Gomez is in talks to produce a reboot of the 1988 rom-com Working Girl. Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios is working on a revival of the film, with Gomez serving as producer. It is unclear if the 30-year-old Gomez will be cast in the film in addition to her producer role, and no additional …
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Kenan Thompson to host 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards this fall
NBC and the Television Academy said in a press release that Kenan Thompson will host the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards. The 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place Sept. 12 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, airing at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC and also streaming on Peacock. The 44-year-old Thompson is an …
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Suspect arrested in killings of 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that a man suspected of killing at least two Muslim men in New Mexico has been arrested. The suspect, 51-year-old Muhammad Syed, was taken into custody after a tipster contacted authorities. Albuquerque Police Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock told reporters that Syed is accused of the July 26 and Aug. 1 murders of …
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Hostage standoff at Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Florida leaves three dead in murder-suicide
A hostage situation at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Florida ended with three people dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Police responded to a report that a person was shot at Bridge the Gap, a non-profit organization, on Monday at approximately 7:00 p.m. in Edgewater, Florida. Bridge the Gap was hosting a Narcotics Anonymous meeting at …