The leaders of Iran and Israel made it clear that they were ready for an all-out war. They have been for some time. But polling and protests before and after the recent attacks show that support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — and the conflict — within their countries is fading. In August 2024, Netanyahu blamed Iran … [Read more...] about Leaders of Iran and Israel increasingly unpopular over conflict, polls show
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer mocks sex trafficking case in closing, says charges ‘badly exaggerated’
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was portrayed in his lawyer’s closing argument on Friday as the victim of an overzealous prosecution that tried to turn the recreational use of drugs and a swinger lifestyle into a racketeering conspiracy that could put the music mogul behind bars for life. Attorney Marc Angifilo mocked the government’s … [Read more...] about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer mocks sex trafficking case in closing, says charges ‘badly exaggerated’
NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani vowed to arrest Netanyahu if he visited city
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary for mayor Tuesday night, has said if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ever visited the city, he would arrest him. Mamdani spoke with former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan in December, with the host asking Mamdani if he would “welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu to New York City for the — for whatever … [Read more...] about NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani vowed to arrest Netanyahu if he visited city
Jury deliberating in case of Columbia mom charged with attempted murder of two teens
Attorneys gave closing arguments Wednesday afternoon in the jury trial of Dieneba Sekou Traore, 47, of Columbia, who is charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder in the October 2024 shooting of two teens in Columbia. Traore was indicted in January on two counts of attempted first- and second-degree murder, two counts of first- and second-degree assault, and two … [Read more...] about Jury deliberating in case of Columbia mom charged with attempted murder of two teens
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from jail only to be taken into immigration custody
By TRAVIS LOLLER NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from jail in Tennessee on Wednesday, only to be taken into immigration custody. Related Articles Murkowski says she might leave Republican Party to become an independent Jewish and Muslim institutions heighten security amid Israel-Iran … [Read more...] about Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from jail only to be taken into immigration custody