Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow Pay Tribute to Late “Friends” Director James Burrows: ‘A True Icon’

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Matt LeBlanc and his Friends costars are paying tribute to their late collaborator, James Burrows. Burrows’ family confirmed his death at the age of 85 to PEOPLE on Friday, June 19. The prolific TV director was known for his work on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Will & Grace, Taxi, Frasier, 3rd Rock from the Sunand Friends. LeBlanc, 58, shared a rare Instagram post paying tribute to … Read more

Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer Behind ‘Sicko Mode,’ Dead at 29

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Super producer Tay Keith, whose resume includes collaborations with Future, Travis Scott, and Beyoncé, was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday afternoon. He was 29. A statement by the Metro Nashville Police Department said that no foul play is suspected in the death of the Grammy-nominated artist, born Brytavious Chambers. “He was found … Read more

Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship

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CHICAGO, June 18 (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Barack Obama, celebrating a new museum and civic center dedicated to his eight years in the White House, called on Americans to resist the forces of political cynicism and division and instead embrace “our shared responsibilities as citizens.” The 44th U.S. president, who left office nearly a … Read more

Don Lemon arrested in Los Angeles in connection with Minnesota church protest

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Former CNN journalist Don Lemon was arrested early Friday morning in connection with an incident in which anti-ICE protesters disrupted a service at a Minnesota church, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. The incident unfolded on Jan. 18, when protesters entered Cities Church in St. Paul. The protesters said one of the pastors is the … Read more

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty, federal judge rules

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A federal judge in New York has dismissed the death-eligible counts from Luigi Mangione’s indictment on Friday. The same federal judge declined to suppress evidence seized from Mangione’s backpack. Mangione, who is accused of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024, has pleaded not guilty to state and federal … Read more

Woman taken into custody after authorities foil alleged Trump plot

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A librarian from Ripley, West Virginia, has been arrested and charged after local law enforcement said she used social media. in a way that allegedly crossed from controversial political commentary into a criminal terroristic threat.  The case has drawn attention nationally due to the nature of the alleged conduct and the political figure referenced. The woman at the … Read more

US Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for speeding in latest legal struggle

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U.S. Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested on a speeding charge after allegedly driving more than 100 mph in Florida Thursday. Authorities said Richardson was driving 104 mph and dangerously passing other motorists on the highway. It is the latest controversy in a growing series of off-track issues for the American gold medalist. In August, … Read more

Gov Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent screwworm fly infestation from spreading into Texas

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration on Thursday to prevent the potential spread of the New World screwworm fly into the Lone Star State, as he seeks to better protect livestock and wildlife. The governor’s declaration allows the Texas New World Screwworm Response Team to use all state government prevention and response resources to … Read more