Smugglers jailed for deaths of Indian family in US-Canada border blizzard

A memorial ceremony will be held in New Orleans to honor 19 Black individuals whose heads were severed in 1872 for racist research and recently returned from Germany. Dillard University President Monique Guillory emphasized the importance of confronting this dark chapter in history with dignity and remembrance, acknowledging the victims as individuals with stories. The service will include a traditional jazz funeral, symbolizing respect and a commitment to never forget their legacy, as the remains...

Arkansas authorities are investigating whether Grant Hardin, a convicted former police chief serving sentences for murder and rape, used his prison kitchen job to facilitate his escape from Calico Rock prison, where he donned a makeshift law enforcement uniform. Hardin's escape has prompted local, state, and federal law enforcement to search for him, with the FBI offering a $10,000 reward for information. Concerns have been raised by victims' families about Hardin’s kitchen access, which could...

A former personal assistant, known as "Mia," testified against Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, describing a work environment where refusal was not an option due to fear of retaliation. Mia recounted multiple instances of sexual assault, detailing how Combs would exert control over her, including not allowing her to lock her bedroom door and forcing himself on her in various situations. Combs, who faces serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking,...

During Diddy’s trial, a former personal assistant, known as “Mia,” testified about her experiences working for the hip-hop mogul from 2009 to 2017, detailing multiple instances of sexual assault and a chaotic work environment. Mia described a toxic atmosphere influenced by Diddy’s mood and recounted witnessing him physically attack his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, while also recounting her own fears of his power and control. As she provided graphic testimony, Mia became increasingly emotional, illustrating the...

Bernie Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner known for his leadership during the 9/11 attacks, passed away at 69 after a private illness, as announced by FBI Director Kash Patel. Kerik, who led the NYPD from 2000 to 2001, received numerous accolades for his service but later faced legal troubles, pleading guilty to multiple felonies in 2009, before receiving a pardon from President Trump in 2020. He remained active in public discourse post-incarceration,...

A federal judge has extended a temporary order that prevents the Trump administration from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students, following the administration's demands for the university to provide evidence to support its certification under federal guidelines. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized Harvard for its noncompliance and claimed it endangered students, while Harvard stated the ruling allows it to continue supporting its international community. The legal dispute is part of a broader conflict...